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ell, the 2014 hunting season is now in the books. Certainly in terms of success rates it all seemed to depend on who I talked to. Basically, a “feast or famine” type of year on elk, anyway. The butcher shops I chatted with told me that elk numbers harvested this year were pretty much the same as the year before. I found that a bit surprising considering the fact that there was no GOS (general open season) on cows and calf elk this year in most areas, with the exception being in the Elk Valley. One would then naturally assume that more bulls were harvested to maintain the previous year’s numbers. However, several of the outfitters in our region had one of their worst years on record and some die-hard elk hunters I know expressed a similar sentiment. Obviously, there were many successful hunters as well, so what it came down to in 2014 was location, location, location, as the real estate folks like to say. And, perhaps for a variety of different reasons elk may be changing their traditional habits, locales, and migra-
tory patterns as the years go by. Still on the subject of elk, I heard some very negative comments about the private ranch elk hunts in the trench, and the fact that some were charging people to access their property for the right to hunt. Some thought that might be illegal, and some also said that large numbers of elk were killed this year on quite a number of ranches. I checked with our local FLNR office to see if I could get some information to either verify or squelch the rumours. What they told me was this: They talked with most of the landowners after the hunt, and there were about five cow/calf elk killed on the four properties enrolled in the hunt. The land owners ARE legally able to charge hunters for access, as they can for any other hunt. The hunts were not LEH (limited entry hunt) but GOS hunts, but because of the small areas and short time frame, there were not a lot of hunters. The butcher shops in Cranbrook and Kimberley verified to me that only a few cow/ calves were brought in to be processed.
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The rationale the Ministry provided me for allowing these type of hunts was as follows: “The private land cow/ calf GOS was intended to maintain hunting and hazing pressure on private lands with high crop depredation. Although the elk population has declined overall in the Trench, some private land properties still have high levels of crop depredation. Small private land zones allow targeted management at a fine scale, with minimal impacts to the overall elk population. The GOS was only offered to landowners that continue to have very high crop depredation levels.” Mule deer, whitetail, and moose harvest numbers this past season seem to compare to previous years’ numbers as well. Right now
though, I want to make my thoughts known on the GOS open doe season in October on whitetails. I personally believe that this season must be stopped to avoid serious long term damage to future whitetail populations. I keep a diary of my personal sightings on whitetails during the rutting season in November and have done so for the last 15 years. The last two years in particular have been dismal and I am seeing over 50 per cent less of what I was seeing five years ago. The age class structure of bucks in the system is nothing short of pathetic as is the buck to doe ratio which is now less than five bucks per 100 does in areas that I hunt. I won’t argue that a few years ago we were
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FJ Hurtak is seeing more than 50 per cent fewer whitetail than he was five years ago. blessed with a surplus of does in our whitetail population but that situation no longer exists. I think what wildlife managers should recognize is that by keeping these liberal seasons in place, the impact is far greater than what they might imagine. For every female killed, we are actually killing three deer, one of which will be a buck. The other thing is, that provincial hunters gravitate to where there is the most opportunity and where they can carry the most tags. The impact to wildlife populations is huge. One butcher shop told me that they had over 200 does brought in to them alone during the GOS in October, mostly from hunters outside our region. In August of 2014 I took these concerns to a meeting of stakeholders which was held in Cranbrook at the Ministry office. The purpose of the meeting was to learn about, and offer comments on the new five year elk management plan and the five year plan for whitetail deer as well. I was told in no uncertain terms by the biologists present at this meeting, that the GOS on whitetail does in October was supported by the BCWF and the EKWA. Since that time I have asked many a hunter what they think on this issue, and frankly I can’t find very many who agree with continu-
ing with these wide open doe seasons. So if you are a member of either organization and you agree with what I am saying please contact your executive and make your feelings known. After all, one of the very good reasons to belong to any club is to make certain you have a say in what they are supporting. If they have given your opinions consideration already, regardless of which side you are on regarding this issue then that’s a good thing. Odds and Ends I hope you have received your beautiful Land for Wildlife Calendar in the mail and sent in your donation to the Kootenay Wildlife Heritage Fund. The photography this year is again spectacular, featuring the work of Brian Hay, Larry Tooze and Brian Varty. The calendars are a joint venture of the Nature Trust of B.C., The Kootenay Wildlife Heritage Fund, The BC Wildlife Federation, The BC Conservation Foundation and Tech Coal Limited. Kudos have to go out this year to Nikita Dalke and the rest of her Extreme Huntress competitors for introducing the sport of hunting to thousands of women in North America and proving unequivocally that hunting is NOT mostly just for men. Way to go ladies — well done. By the way you can
watch episodes of the Extreme Huntress at. www.extremehuntress. com Accolades also to Sgt. Darrel Robinson of the RCMP who freed an elk which had recently become tangled in a wire fence near Kimberley. It would have suffered a long and painful death. His deed received province-wide recognition and rightfully so. It can be dangerous when you are working with wild animals in distress. I don’t know Darrel personally, but I’d be willing to bet that he has a great respect for animals in general for taking the time to release the animal unharmed back into the wild. That concludes this year’s articles, and I want to thank all of the people who read this column on a regular basis for their continued encouragement and support to maintain it — it’s much appreciated. I want to take this time to wish all of you a wonderful, safe and happy 2015. Hope to see you in the field or on the water. Straight shooting and tight lines in the meantime.
FJ Hurtak is the author of the books Elk Hunting in the Kootenays, and Hunting the Antlered Big Game of the Kootenays, available at selected retailers in B.C. and Alberta. All profits from the books go to acquire land for wildlife or to habitat restoration.
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A day by day look at the year past, through the top stories in the Cranbrook Daily Townsman Continued from TUESDAY, DEC. 30 July 2 Cranbrook residents were called upon to form a jury panel, after a man accused in a series of home invasions elected a Supreme Court trial by judge and jury. Andrew Daryl James Monnette appeared via video in Cranbrook Provincial Court on June 30. July 4 A Cranbrook woman who took part in the Miss B.C. pageant has come away with the title of Miss Rocky Mountains. Jacqueline Potter, 20, was the first person from Cranbrook ever to enter the pageant, and she said the event surpassed her expectations. July 7 Get used to threehour wait times at the Canadian side of the Roosville border crossing on long weekends, said Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks. The Flathead Beacon reported that at the end of the Victoria Day long weekend in May, a line of vehicles waiting to get through Canadian customs stretched back 2.5 miles (4 kilometres) and took three hours to get through. July 8 Kimberley Search and Rescue members, assisted by numerous search and rescue teams around the East Kootenay, were actively searching ground and water in the St. Mary River area for 23-year old Alex Brown. Kimberley RCMP Cpl. Chris Newel says that Brown was reported to have jumped into the St. Mary River on Saturday, July 5 shortly after 7 p.m. July 9 MP David Wilks met with local government leaders to explain changes to the federal government’s temporary foreign workers program. The Kootenay-Columbia MP appeared at the Friday, July 4 board meeting for the Regional District of East Kootenay and answered questions about the local impact of changes to the temporary foreign workers program. July 11 It was reported that a new family doctor was moving to Cranbrook. Dr. Karen Fordham relocated from Moncton, New Brunswick to open
a practice in Cranbrook, filling one of at least five vacant GP positions in the community. July 14 Kootenay Ice captain Sam Reinhart signed an entry level contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, July 12. Reinhart, who was a second overall selection by the Sabres at the 2014 NHL Draft, is the club’s highest pick since 1987. July 16 BC Hydro was reporting a spike in electricity usage on Monday as the province battled an intense heat wave. BC Hydro registered a spike in electricty usage over the past week, which peaked on Monday, July 14, between 5 and 6 p.m. During that hour, electricity demand reached 7,302 megawatts, which is 433 megawatts higher than the same time a week before, on July 7. July 17 Five bighorn sheep were discovered dead at Teck’s Greenhills mine on Tuesday, July 15. The mining company sent out a news release Wednesday morning saying that it is looking into the incident at its mine near Elkford. July 21 It was reported that the city’s pothole budget was bottoming out, with only $9,733 remaining out of the $123,000 total for the year. Cranbrook Public Works will be utilizing the remaining funds primarily for pothole patching, but as that will only tackle some of the city’s road concerns, city staff may request additional funds. July 22 It was reported that Tim Bozon was getting back into competitive hockey. The Kootenay Ice import was to represent France at an U23 tournament in the Czech Republic that began at the end of July. Bozon was hospitalized in March during a road trip through Saskatchewan where he was diagnosed with a severe form of meningitis. July 23 The mechanism that runs the four clocks on the clock tower celebrated its 101st birthday this year and its 100th last, but it was reported that despite the momentous
occasion it went uncelebrated. July 24 Council granted the second Revitalization Taxation Exemption Agreement for Dr. W. Dean Nish Inc. The agreement, approved at the July 14 council meeting, provides a 100 per cent tax exemption of the municipal share of property tax due in relation to improvements on the parcels for a period of five years commencing in 2015. The HeidOut was the first business granted the exemption under the bylaw. The City of Cranbrook Downtown Revitalization Bylaw took effect in 2012. July 25 Extensive damage was caused by a confused driver in the parking lot at Save-On on Thursday morning, July 24. According to RCMP, an 86-year-old male driver in a minivan initially crashed through the window at a tanning salon in the strip mall beside Save-On. The driver then backed up, hitting five parked vehicles. July 28 Brandon Ouilette made the third out in the final inning against the Medicine Hat Majestics, snagging a fly ball that clinched the district tournament title for the Cranbrook Bandits in Hamilton in Montana. After going undefeated in round-robin, the Bandits headed into the final against the Majestics, utilizing a monster fourth inning to post an 11-5 win that gave them the ‘B’ division championship. July 29 The East Kootenay SPCA was working on a system to manage Cranbrook’s cat population, according to the city council notes. “On the matter of cat licensing, the Bylaw Services Manager advises that there is currently an extensive program preparing to launch which will deal with management of the cat population in the city,” city staff noted in the council package. July 30 A large forest fire was raging near Whiteswan Lake, southeast of Canal Flats. The 150-hectare Whitetail Brook fire was
sparked by lightning during the prior week’s storm, but wasn’t detected until Sunday afternoon, July 27. August 1 A lightning storm in the East Kootenay on Tuesday, July 29, sparked 31 new fires, on top of several other significant fires being fought by the Wildfire Management Branch. Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park was to remain closed for the long weekend as 63 firefighters continue to battle the now 650-hectare Whitetail Brook fire. August 5 School trustees around the province were urging the government and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to work together to reach
an agreement. The B.C. School Trustees Association (BCSTA) issued a “Back to School Action Plan,” at the same time as the Ministry of Education announced that parents of students under 13 would receive $40 a day per child to offset childcare costs during the strike. August 6 Thunderstorms over the long weekend led to a cluster of new fires around Cranbrook and Kimberley. The Wildfire Management Branch reported 14 fires in the area between Creston and Fernie, Koocanusa and Canal Flats. The most significant fire remained the Whitetail Brook fire, 10 kilometres east of Canal Flats. August 7
A pilot project to keep back the scourge of aquatic invasive species was deemed a success by organizers. The initiative took place over the past long weekend and saw members of the East Kootenay Invasive Plant Council (EKIPC) and conservation officers team up to educate people about aquatic invasive plants, like zebra and quagga mussels. August 12 It was reported that the two little bear cubs, Jo and Fisher, that found themselves orphaned and starving back in May, were doing well up at the Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter in Smithers, B.C. “They’re in the big group again, both of them,” said Angelika Langen, manager
at the wildlife shelter. “They are right in there, playing and bouncing around. We have no concerns with them whatsoever.” August 13 A 57-year-old Creston woman was killed in a two-vehicle collision, which occurred in the townsite of Yahk, B.C., at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Monday, August 11. The collision happened when an older model Nissan Sentra, being driven by the deceased and travelling southbound, crossed the double solid centre line into the path of a northbound, newer model Ford four-door station wagon.
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Year in Review: Looking back on 2014 Continued from page 3 August 14 A special prosecutor with the Criminal Justice Branch approved criminal charges against four individuals associated with Bountiful on Wednesday., August 13. The charges allege polygamy and the unlawful removal of children under the age of 16 years from Canada with the intention that an act committed outside Canada would be an offence against section 151 (sexual interference) or 152 (invitation to sexual touching) of the Criminal Code. Winston Blackmore and James Oler both faced charges of polygamy, while Oler also faced a charge for the alleged unlawful removal of a child from Canada. August 15 While in Cranbrook, Winston Blackmore gave a statement for the Cranbrook Townsman. “Anyone who knows anything at all about the original doctrine of the Church of Jesus Christ and the Latter Day Saints, which is the doctrine I follow, knows good and well that the principle of plural marriage and congregational living, where people work together for the good of the whole with a common view of taking care of everybody is part of that doctrine. Those are basic foundations of my faith. There is really nothing more to be said.” August 18 For the second time this week, swift response by neighbours and the volunteers of the Baynes Lake Fire Department quickly
contained four small fires in the tiny rural community of Kragmont near Baynes Lake. August 19 As part of the ramp up to the fluoride referendum set for November, the city announced it would be hosting an open house on Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Manual Training Centre. The topic of the open house will centre around informing the public on the potential benefits and dangers that ingesting fluoride can have. Cranbrook is one of a small minority of communities that still add fluoride to their water supplies. August 20 On Monday, August 18, Kootenay Employment Services received more than $500,000 in federal funding to help people with disabilities in the region find gainful work, through KES’s Working Solutions program. The funding was announced by Candice Bergen, Minister of State for Social Development, at the Service Canada offices in downtown Cranbrook. August 21 The Ktunaxa responded with disappointment to the filing of a lawsuit on behalf of the Okanagan Nation Alliance, which challenged a treaty agreement between the Ktunaxa nation and the provincial government. “The Ktunaxa Nation Council respects that the Okanagan do not wish to be a part of the treaty process,” said Kathryn Teneese, Ktunaxa Nation Council chair. “However, the
The teachers’ union and the B.C. government reached a settlement in September that saw schools reopen across the province after a three-month long strike. Ktunaxa are making progress in treaty negotiations and it is disappointing to have another Nation try to undermine our efforts. August 22 Interior Health asked the public for patience, as the East Kootenay Regional Hospital had seen a marked increase in visits as a result of recent losses of family physicians in the community. “We recognize that the emergency department may be the only option for local residents who do not have a family physician at this time,” said Grace Kucey, from Interior Health Communications. August 26 The flag at Kimberley City Hall was lowered to half mast Monday, August 25, as a giant in Kimberley politics passed away on Sunday evening, Aug. 24, 2014. Jim Ogilvie, former alderman, longtime Mayor and passionate advocate for Kimberley passed away. August 27 Local teachers and members of CUPE were back on the picket lines, and with only a week before the time schools are supposed to open, a deal between the BC
Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) and the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) had not been reached. August 29 Country Star Lisa Brokop spoke to the Townsman from her home in Nashville, Tennessee, prior to hitting the road to Canada, on a tour celebrating 20 years asa a professional recordiing artist. Brokop was to take the stage the Key City Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2 Students locally and abroad flooded the hallways and classrooms at the College of the Rockies as the new fall semester began this week. Orientation started on Tuesday, as over 2,000 students new and returning students—domestic and international—headed to the Cranbrook campus to get a locker, ID cards and textbooks. Sept. 3 Ktunaxa Nation will be appealing the Supreme Court decision relating to the ski resort approved for the Jumbo Valley. Ktunaxa Nation lawyers announced they have completed the next step in the process of appealing the court’s decision regarding
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Jumbo, which is known to the Ktunaxa as Qat’muk. Sept. 4 A group of former forestry workers feel slighted in a move by the IWA Forest Industry Pension Plan. Stephen Thacker, one of those workers, said because of an amendment made by trustees, he and other workers will no longer be paid out the commuted value of their pension. Sept. 8 Agriculture is very much a part of the East Kootenay region, and with that in mind, the RDEK had a chance to review a draft report for an agricultural plan on Thursday. Recommendations included enhancing institutional support for agriculture, improving the economic viability of agriculture, encouraging agriculture on Agriculture Land, increasing public knowledge and support of agriculture and setting up a regional agrifood system strategy. Sept. 9 They may wander the streets hungry and looking for food, but do the right thing and avoid feeding those urban-dwelling deer. The city reminded both residents and visitors not to feed the deer, as intentional feeding of deer contravenes the Cranbrook’s Deer Feeding Prohibition Bylaw. Sept. 10 The RDEK took another step to allowing medical marijuana production with a slew of proposed bylaw amendments at a monthly board meeting. However, don’t expect any medicinal operations to spring up overnight. The board gave each of
the 13 bylaws a second reading and set up meetings across the region for public feedback. Sept. 11 On time and on budget. That was the message from Interior Health Authority CEO Dr. Robert Halpenny regarding the East Kootenay Regional Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit expansion. The $20 million dollar project won’t open until 2016, but Halpenny was encouraged by the progress. Sept. 12 Three Cranbrook men convicted in a complex murder plot were sentenced in Kamloops to terms ranging from five and a half to 12 years. Lonnie Adams, Colin Correia, and Lorne Carry were all convicted by a jury in April of counselling to kill rival drug dealer Doug Mahon in 2009. Sept. 16 The Columbia River Treaty celebrated it’s 50th anniversary on Tuesday, Sept. 16. It’s an important milestone based on the benefits to both the Canadian and U.S. governments since its creation and is also notable because its the first date that the two sides can terminate or amend the agreement. Sept. 17 The teachers’ union and the B.C. government reached a tentative settlement that would see schools reopen across the province the next week, after a three-month long strike. The BC Teachers’ Federation and the B.C. Public Schools Employers’ Association reached an agreement in the early hours of Tuesday morning after negotiating a marathon session
in the sixth day of talks involving veteran mediator Vince Ready in Richmond. Sept. 19 The B.C. Coroners Service identified two men who died following an industrial motor vehicle incident near Cranbrook on Tuesday. Murray Neil Fadden, 36, of Dryden, Ontario, and Larry John Chorneyko, 58, of Arran, Saskatchewan, were pronounced dead at an accident scene 16 kilometres outside of the city after their Mini Mack truck crashed and overturned. Sept. 23 A new concept would allow paramedics in the province to operate within communities. Lengthy ambulance response times in rural and remote areas of B.C. has been gaining attention, as well as recruitment and retention of paramedics. The Ambulance Paramedics of B.C. noted that there are serious gaps in healthcare, in a letter to city council. Sept. 25 The region’s first household hazardous waste roundup was a success over the weekend, as over 450 people utilized the occasion to get rid of toxins, poisons and other wastes. Organized by the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK), sites were held in Fernie and Invermere on Saturday and Cranbrook on Sunday, as RDEK staff and Newalta employees received all kinds of hazardous material for proper disposal. Sept. 26 Cranbrook’s Scott Niedermayer added another accolade to a long list of achievements Thursday evening in Vancouver when he was inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame. Sept. 30 The Carlaw Clydes did it again, earning high honours at a recent event in California to wrap up the show season. The local clydes, owned and trained by the McGibbons family, represented Cranbrook at the 28th annual Draft Horse Classic in Grass Valley, California, where they placed 3rd in the six-horse hitch and 3rd in the team class. Our Year in Review will continue on Friday, Jan. 2 Happy New Year, everyone!
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We’ll be ringing in a cool New Year’s Day as arctic air continues to blow in over the EK. The weather is expected to stay in double-digit lows from now until the early days of January, said Jennifer Hay, meteorologist with Environment Canada. “It’s still looking cold over the next week, but I think we should have the winds decreasing,” Hay said. Dec. 30 was likely the coldest day, as the temperature dropped to -24.4 in the morning. “That’s the coldest you’ve had so far this month actually,” she said, adding the last time it was that cold in Cranbrook was Dec. 2 when the temperature reached -24. For New Year’s Day, Hay said they are predicting a low of -18. “It looks like we have a bit of cloud coming across the province, so when that comes in, if it’s there at night, it acts as a bit of a blanket — you don’t lose the radiational heating as much,” she said. “We’re not expecting any major weather systems. The dominant weather is the arctic air over B.C. and the ridge of high pressure that’s in place. “There’s some cloud and then there’s a chance of flurries in the weekend, but otherwise no major weather systems, no major pattern change. The coldest air does look like it pushes into the prairies, so it slightly moves out of our region.” She said that might lead to a bit of warmup. Hay noted most of the weather models show the cold weather going into January 5 or 6, before weather systems start to push from the more southern regions. The 30-year daily average temperature in December is -7.2. So far this month it’s been -5. “So overall, actually warmer than normal but not really very abnormal, just a smidgen warmer.” The usual snow depth at month end is 19 cm. There is currently 13 cm on the ground at the moment. The coldest day ever in Cranbrook was Dec. 30, 1968. The temperature that day reached an ice-cracking -40.
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s you can see from proceeding pages, 2014 was an action-packed year. But aren’t they all, really? A daily paper is like an endless river of news, and over the course of a whole year the weeks and months can become blurred together. But at year’s end, many stories stand out, which give the year past its own character and tenor, making that year distinct, unique and memorable. You’ve already read about some of my colleague’s favourite stories of the year in the past couple of issues. Here are some of mine. Elections are always an exciting time, especially municipal elections. Last month’s election in Cranbrook featured a record number of candidates for Council, mayoral candidates with different philosophies, new voting machines, and such different visions for the future of Cranbrook that it seemed there was a lot at stake. The results came as a surprise to many, including me — a complete change-over of council and mayor, and now the future awaits. It was one of the most intense municipal elections I’ve seen, in any of the communities I’ve lived and worked in. The new mayor and council have four years to make their mark, and we’re all excited to see where they’ll lead us. I’ve written in years past how Cranbrook is a town historically marked by fire — it’s become a metaphor for me. That changed this year — it strikes me that flooding issues are the wave of the future. We reported on residents’ concerns about the backing up of Idlewild Lake — a manmade body of water that is designed to be dredged occasionally. Elizabeth Lake, a body of water fed by creeks and underground springs, also flooded, bringing some of Cranbrook’s infrastructure problems to the fore. I don’t think it will take
many years before we know whether this watery activity is a one-time time thing, or if we can look forward to these as yearly events, perhaps as a result of climate change, for example. My favourite person of 2014 was Nelson the Cat, who became the poster boy for animal abuse down at the East Kootenay SPCA. This past spring, Nelson was subjected to hideous acts of torture, and abandoned in a ditch, where he was found and rescued. When I visited him, he was recovering from being shot with a pellet gun, having his throat slashed at, Barry and having a broken leg. was active and perCoulter He sonable, though suspicious, and while he was expected to make physical recovery he would undoubtedly be traumatized by the sick acts he was subjected to. The story of Nelson the Cat went viral online — it’s good to know so many people are compassionate and outraged by such acts. I had the pleasure of talking to some great musicians in 2014: Oscar Lopez, the Italian rock star Zucchero, Ashley MacIsaac, Lisa Brokop, Charlie Pride, Kenny Rogers — all who were charming, gracious and interesting interviews. These are my favourite kind of interviews, and I’m looking forward to doing many more in 2015. Cranbrook is and should be a great music town. And by the way — I know our new Council is budget conscious, but I’m going to be upping my campaign to get the acoustics approved in Western Financial Place. I’m going to be arguing in these pages about the economic and social benefits of doing so until everyone’s so sick of me they’ll fix the sound just to shut me up. Stay tuned (pun intended). Lastly, a shout-out to the local theatrical community, a vital crowd which as much as anything else makes Cranbrook
unique and sets above and apart. Cranbrook Community Theatre had a monster season, starting in December, 2013, with “Visiting Mr. Green,” directed by Tanya Laing Gahr. CCT’s one-acts — “The Exquisite Hour” and “Next” (Elizabeth Ross and Bob McCue, directors) — last January were dramatic gems. David Stock’s “The Foreigner” in April was a comedy tour de force, which sold out every night. And for the first time ever, a play was shared between Kimberley’s Off Centre Players and Cranbrook’s CCT — the Terry Miller directed “Calendar Girls,” a great, through-provoking comedy featuring some courageous and gifted actors. A fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. The play ran at Centre 64 then moved south to the Studio Stage Door. CCT also celebrated its 40th anniversary as stewards of the Studio Stage Door heritage building in Cranbrook. Speaking of Terry Miller, the local prolific director was the recipient in 2014 of Theatre B.C.’s prestigious Eric Hamber Award, which honours life-time contributions to community theatre. Brent Carver, Canada’s greatest stage actor and originally from Cranbrook, spoke to the Townsman about being recognized for his career and body of work with the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement. Carver was quick to praise the vitality, exuberance and traditions of local theatre. Mount Baker Secondary School put on “Urinetown,” directed by Mary Hamilton, a fabulous romp. Selkirk Secondary in Kimberley produced “Legally Blonde,” directed by Sven Heyde. And coming up right away at the Key City Theatre: the most famous play of the 20th century — Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting For Godot,” opening January 21. Happy New Year, everybody. See you in the streets and see you in the seats.
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UPCOMING
New Year’s Eve Candlelight Ski, 7:00-10:00 pm at Kimberley Nordic Club. Come and enjoy food, friends and beautiful skiing around our 3km loop lit with torches and candles! Admission by donation, with proceeds to support Kimberley Nordic Racers. Appies, treats and hot beverages will be available. 2015 FREE PUBLIC SWIM Wednesday, January 7th, 5:00-6:00pm is sponsored by Royal Lepage East Kootenay Realty. January 15 - Legacy Builders Chili Meal, for those aged 50 and over. Theme: Cabin Fever. 11:00 a.m. Abunant Life Assembly, 501-11 Ave. S., Cranbrook. FREE. Just let us know you are coming. Info: 250-426-2866. Adult or Senior? Want to learn or improve your computer skills? CBAL Cranbrook offers a 6 week introductory computer course starting Jan 16th. Pre-registration a must. Call Katherine 250-4172896, space is limited. Know someone who is a literacy champion in Cranbrook or Area C? Nominate them as Cranbrook’s 2014 Literacy Champion. Nominations close January 16th and the winner announced January 27th at the Family Literacy Day celebrations. For more info call Katherine 250-417-2896 or khough@cbal.org or on Facebook: Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Cranbrook
CAROLYN GRANT entertainment@ dailytownsman.com
Another year is done, dear readers, and it was a great year for arts and entertainment. If by some chance you have not selected an activity for tonight, New Year’s Eve, please peruse the offerings below. Have a safe and Happy New Year’s Eve and a wonderful new year, Kimberley/Cranbrook.
December 31 Family First Night
Community Connections Society of Southeast BC hosts the annual /family First Night, which takes place New Year’s Eve from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Western Financial Place. The inaugural event was a huge success last year and this year should be no different
December 31 A MADD New Year’s Eve
MADD Kimberley Cranbrook is pleased to present an alcohol free New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance. 6 p.m. to midnight, Centennial Hall Kimberley. Tickets are available at Bear’s Eatery in Kimberley and Bridge Interiors in Cranbrook or call 1-800-665-6233. Adults $15, youth $10.
New Year’s Eve at the Kimberley Elks Club
New Year’s Eve will be celebrated at the Kimberley Elks Club this year with refreshments, appies and live music. Don Cherry for Prime Minister will be playing their final show. Tickets available at the Elks Hall.
ONGOING
The Irish Rovers are booked to play the Key City Theatre on March 1.
New Year’s Eve at Kimberley Alpine Resort FAMILY PARTY IN THE PLAZA
Festivities run from 7pm-9pm Music & Entertainment, Fun & Games, Ice Skating Party, BBQ, Beer Gardens. Don’t go too far because we’ll be putting on a beautiful “FIREWORKS DISPLAY” at 9 pm. There’s also the 19 plus New Year’s Eve party at the Stemwinder and night skiing as well.
Sunrise Rotary Film Series
Tickets for Whiplash, the next movie in Sunrise Rotary’s Film Series are selling quickly. Another great idea for a Christmas gift! Whiplash is scheduled to play Thursday, January 8th 7:00 pm at the Columbia Theatre sponsored by CIAO Tours. Tickets are on sale at Lotus Books, $10.00 or ($12.00 at the door if tickets left). Intense, inspiring, and well-acted, Whiplash is a brilliant sophomore effort from director Damien Chazelle and a riveting vehicle for stars J.K. Simmons and Miles Teller. We are also selling our Silver and Gold Passes for the
Film Festival which will be held in March of 2015. The Silver ($45) and Gold ($90) passes are on sale at Lotus Books for the Sunrise Rotary Rockies Film Festival scheduled for Thursday, March 5th, at the Key City with an Opening Reception and continuing on March 6th and 7th at the Columbia Theatre.
Sat. January 3 Banff Film Fest
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, Saturday, Jan 3, 2015 - 7:30 p.m., Key City Theatre Tickets $27. Sponsored by Wildsight.
Wed. January 14 Travelogue
“Luxury Barging in Southern France”, a travelogue presented by Jeff and Linda Williams will be held on Wednesday, January 14,2015 at the College of the Rockies Lecture Theatre at 7PM. Admission by donation - all proceeds will be sent to the Stephen Lewis Foundation by GoGo Grannies.”
Sat. January 17 Locals Coffee House
7:30 pm sharp. This show is sold out, so be sure to get tickets early for the next show.
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Line-Up: Mismatched Socks (Justin, Grace & Rachel Cleland); Gord Blake; Jeanette Robertson & Bill Heibein; Mount Baker Bocal Jazz Band; Parkland School Band; Tim Ross
Sat. January 17, Sun. January 18 Gell it Up at Centre 64
Creston artist Win Dinn will get you hooked, whether you’re a mixed media artist, quilter, fabric artists, or just love to play with colour. For material list and more information call the Kimberley Arts Council or kimberleyarts.com
Jan. 6 to 31 Artageous Centre 64
In memory of Lou Wanak, this open exhibit features entries from regional artists that reflect ‘Lou Lou’s’ outrageous design sensibilities.
January 21 to 24 Waiting for Godot
At the Key City Theatre, directed by Directed by Paul Kershaw Showtime is 7:30 pm each night, Tickets $20
Fri. January 30
SNOWED IN COMEDY TOUR
Presented by Picker’s Hut Cider. January 30 at 8:30 pm Key City Theatre. Tickets: $35 and $25 for Students & Seniors.
Feb 10 Key City Concert LE VENT DU NORD
February 10 at 7:30 pm at Key City Theatre. Tickets $35/ $30 KCT Members
March 1 at KEy City Theatre IRISH ROVERS
March 1 at 7:30 pm. Tickets $45/ $40 for KCT Members. Throughout the years, these international ambassadors of Irish music have maintained their timeless ability to deliver a rollicking, rousing performance of good cheer one that will soon have you singing and clapping along. Their songs have become anthems of revelry and joy among generation after generation of fans.
Monday March 2 Big Sugar
Acoustical Sounds of Big Sugar. An acoustic take by the legendary Canadian band. March 2 at 7:30 pm. Tickets $40/ $35 KCT members
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Tigers use shootout to kill Kootenay’s five-game winning streak Taylor Rocc a Sports Editor
The Kootenay Ice a saw a five-game winning streak come to an end in Medicine Hat as the Tigers needed a shootout to earn a 5-4 victory Tuesday night . “I thought we deserved two points,” said Kootenay Ice head coach Ryan McGill over the phone from Medicine Hat following Tuesday’s shootout loss. “We had a couple breakdowns that let them back in the game, but for the most part, I thought we had a good work ethic and I thought we survived.” Despite the loss, the Ice earned one point with the regulation tie, extending a season-high point streak to six games. After Trevor Cox gave the hosts a 2-1 lead in the shootout, Luke Philp needed to score on Tigers goaltender Marek Langhamer to extend the festivities. Skating to-
wards the Tigers crease, Philp got jammed up and couldn’t slide the puck past the outstretched leg of the Czech netminder. Philp (2G, 2A) and Jaedon Descheneau (1G, 3A) each recorded fourpoint performances to help pace the offense for the visitors, while Kyle Becker (2G), Trevor Cox (2A) and Tommy Vannelli (2A) each recorded multi-point efforts for the hosts. Descheneau had an opportunity to earn his second goal of the night when he was awarded a penalty shot in the third period. Skating in on Langhamer, Descheneau sent a wrist shot high over the crossbar. Starting his 26th consecutive game, Ice goaltender Wyatt Hoflin established a franchise record for consecutive appearances by a goaltender. The previous record of 25 consecutive appearances was set by
Todd Mathews (Jan. 21 to March 14, 2009). “Obviously there’s maybe one goal tonight he might like back and maybe it was a result of being tired because he’s played so much,” McGill said. “Certainly, he’s been very consistent for us. He’s done a great job with making big saves for us at key times. “I think the break at Christmas was a good thing for him because he’s come back and he’s been very good.” Hoflin made 26 stops on 30 shots in the loss, while Langhamer turned aside 37 pucks for his 18th win of the season. A total of 12 power plays were handed out to the two teams by referees Adam Byblow and Kevin Shmyr, with the Tigers seeing eight advantages and the Ice receiving four.
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Kootenay Ice Scoring Summary Upcoming Games
TueSday, dec. 30
KooTenay Ice 4 aT MedIcIne HaT TIgerS 5 (So)
First Period 1. KTN - J. Descheneau, (20) (L. Philp, C. Fleury), 8:44 2. KTN - T. King, (5) (J. Descheneau, L. Philp), 18:53 (PP) Second Period 3. MHT - K. Becker, (9) (M. Bradley, T. Vannelli), 1:28 4. MHT - C. Sanford, (30) (T. Vannelli, T. Cox), 2:31 (PP) 5. KTN - L. Philp, (16) (J. Descheneau), 4:34 6. MHT - K. Becker, (10) (T. Cox, T. Vannelli), 14:30 (PP) 7. KTN - L. Philp, (17) (T. Bozon, J. Descheneau), 17:12 Third Period 8. MHT - M. Staples, (1) (A. Mowbray), 10:01 Overtime - No scoring Shootout Kootenay Ice: Zborosky (X); Bozon (√); Philp (X) Medicine Hat Tigers: Vannelli (X); Sanford (√); Cox (√) Shots 1 2 3 OT T Kootenay Ice 13 15 10 3 41 Medicine Hat Tigers 5 12 9 4 31 Goaltenders Saves Mins SV% KTN - Wyatt Hoflin 26/30 65:00 0.867 MHT - Marek Langhamer 37/41 65:00 0.902 Power plays Kootenay Ice 1/4 (25.0%) Medicine Hat Tigers 2/8 (25.0%) Three Stars: 1) J. Descheneau (KTN); 2) K. Becker (MHT); 3) L. Philp (KTN) Attendance: 4,006
Goaltending Statistics Player Wyatt Hoflin Keelan Williams
W L OTL SO GAA 20 14 1 2 3.30 0 3 0 0 5.37
SP 0.900 0.850
Jan. 2 at Red Deer Jan. 3 at Edmonton Jan. 9 vs. Red Deer Jan. 10 vs. Saskatoon Jan. 14 at Moose Jaw Jan. 16 at Prince Albert Jan. 17 at Saskatoon Jan. 20 vs. Vancouver Jan. 22 at Edmonton Jan. 24 vs. Swift Current Jan. 25 vs. Prince George Jan. 28 at Lethbridge Jan. 30 vs. Regina Jan. 31 vs. Kelowna
Scoring Statistics Player
GP
Jaedon Descheneau 36
Luke Philp 37 Tim Bozon 23 Levi Cable 35 Sam Reinhart 15 Rinat Valiev 23 Zak Zborosky 38 Tyler King 34 Matt Alfaro 38 Austin Vetterl 38 Jon Martin 23 Troy Murray 38 Ryan Chynoweth 38 Cale Fleury 37 Bryan Allbee 35 Tanner Faith 19 Vince Loschiavo 32 River Beattie 32 Dylan Overdyk 22 Wyatt Hoflin 36 Tanner Lishchynsky 3 Austin Wellsby 28
G 20 17 13 16 8 5 11 5 5 3 4 2 2 0 3 1 3 2 0 0 0 0
A 28 25 18 12 19 20 12 11 9 10 8 8 6 7 3 5 2 2 3 2 1 0
PTS 48 42 31 28 27 25 23 16 14 13 12 10 8 7 6 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
PIM 38 12 6 4 2 31 10 27 16 32 34 16 30 4 10 29 6 21 9 2 2 4
Vincent Ethier Photo
Kootenay Ice captain tallies one of his two goals for Team Canada against Finland Monday night at the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship. Reinhart and Team Canada prepare for Jack Eichel and Team USA on New Year’s Eve.
Canada-U.S.A showdown at World Junior Championship Bill Beacon Canadian Press
BROSSARD, Que. - It will be hard to overlook the head-to-head battle between the likely top two picks in the NHL draft when Canada faces the United States at the world junior championship. Debate has raged for at least two years on whether Canada’s Connor McDavid or American Jack Eichel will go first at the 2015 draft in June. But before that is settled, the gifted teenagers will face each other in a showdown for first place in their preliminary round group at the Bell Centre on Wednesday. While both insist the game is about the teams and not themselves, many fans in the seats and viewers on television will be comparing the play of two of the best junior prospects to emerge in recent years. “It’s there a little bit,” McDavid said Tuesday of the Connor versus Jack sideshow. “It’s been something that’s been there for a long time now, but at the end of the day, it’s the U.S. against Canada. It’s not me against anybody
else.” Eichel agreed. “It’s not all about me versus Connor, it’s a huge matchup for the top seed in our bracket,” he said. Eichel, who turned 18 on Oct. 28, was named captain of the American squad despite his youth, while Canada made McDavid, who turns 18 on Jan. 13, an alternate to captain Curtis Lazar. It is rare for a socalled “underage” player at the mostly 19-year-old tournament to wear any letter at all, but these two are special talents. Both are great skaters. Both have sublime hands and playmaking ability. Both pile up points, although neither has had a breakout game at the world juniors yet. After three games each, McDavid has a goal and two assists, all collected during a 4-0 win over Germany. Eichel has a goal and a helper. In the Ontario Hockey League, the six-footone 187-pound McDavid has 16 goals and 51 points in only 18 games for the Erie Otters. Before the world juniors, he hadn’t played since Nov. 11 after breaking
his right hand in a fight. The six-foot-two 193pound Eichel has eight goals and 27 points in 16 games for Boston University playing against slightly older competition in the NCAA. Now they are set to play against each other with a host of NHL scouts and a national TV audience watching every move. “You always want to be a difference maker, whatever game it is,” said McDavid. “Obviously it’s a bigger stage, but that doesn’t make a difference.” Both coaches, Benoit Groulx for Canada and Mark Osiecki for the U.S., praised their young phenoms for not getting too caught up in the hype about themselves and for putting their team’s performance first. Although McDavid and Eichel have never really met off the ice, they’ve faced each other before at under-17 and under-18 events. They also both played at last year’s world junior championship in Malmo, Sweden, although neither was in a leading role at that point in their development. “It’s exciting, but it’s
more exciting just to be at this tournament in general,” said Eichel. “It’s been a lot of fun so far and I’m sure it’ll be a blast.” Canada and the U.S. have built a rivalry in recent years that will add intensity to the matchup. And regardless of who wins, they could end up meeting again in the knockout stage. “For us, it’s Canada versus the U.S., not Connor versus Eichel,” said Groulx. “Those are two guys among 44 players who will play against each other. “I can’t answer for him, but I think a lot of media have been talking about Eichel and McDavid, so I think they’re used to it. But Connor is a team player and he thinks more about us winning than him versus Eichel.” Canada (3-0-0 for nine points) has outscored its opponents 16-1 so far, while the U.S. (2-0-1 for eight points) has an 11-1 edge. The Americans lost a point by going to overtime and a shootout in its tournament opening 2-1 win over Finland.
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Kimberley Dynamiters forward/defenceman Jared Marchi (shown on home ice Dec. 28 against Fernie) was injured Dec. 29 in a rematch with the Ghostriders at Fernie Memorial Arena. Taylor Rocc a Sports Editor
Kimberley Dynamiters forward Jared Marchi was released from Elk Valley Hospital Tuesday morning and is walking at home, according to head coach Jerry Bancks. Marchi was held overnight at the Elk Valley Hospital in Fernie Monday night after suffering a back injury during the third period of the Dynamiters 2-1 loss to the Fernie Ghostriders. Upon further examination Monday night and Tuesday morning, it was determined Marchi suffered ligament and muscle damage to his lower back and pelvis, according to Bancks. Marchi is expected to make a full recovery, but as of now, there is no timetable for a return to action with the Dynamiters. According to
Bancks, the 19-year-old native of Kimberley will undergo further x-rays and assessment Wednesday. The second-year Nitro was injured Monday night with less than five minutes to play in the third period. After going heavily into the boards in the corner of the offensive zone, Marchi did not get up and was tended to by trainers and players from both teams, paramedics, firefighters, and Bancks. Marchi wasn’t the only player injured Monday night as defenceman James Jowsey was knocked out of action after suffering a concussion in the third period. Jowsey sustained the injury after being on the receiving end of a high hit from Ghostriders captain Dylan Robertson. Robertson was hand-
ed a two-minute minor for elbowing on the play. With the injuries to Marchi and Jowsey, the Dynamiters now have eight regulars on the shelf with injury. Defenceman Jonas Gordon (upper body, week to week), forward Sawyer Hunt (upper body, week to week), forward Marco Campanella (lower body, four to six weeks), forward Jordan Roy (collar bone, four to six weeks) and defenceman Tristan Pagura (upper body, indefinite) are all unavailable. Forward-turned-defenceman Trevor Van Steinburg (undisclosed) didn’t suit up Monday in Fernie. The Dynamiters (1814-1-3, 40 points) next action comes Friday, Jan. 2 in Invermere against the Columbia Valley Rockies (6-23-06, 18).
KIJHL Standings
EddIE MountaIn dIvISIon TEAM GP W Fernie Ghostriders 34 26 Golden Rockets 37 19 Kimberley Dynamiters 36 18 Creston Valley T. Cats 33 16 Col. Valley Rockies 35 6
L 5 13 14 13 23
T OTL PTS 1 2 55 0 5 43 1 3 40 1 3 36 0 6 18
STRK W2 W1 L2 L2 L1
nEIL MurdocH dIvISIon TEAM GP W Beav. Valley Nitehawks 34 21 Nelson Leafs 34 20 Castlegar Rebels 37 20 Spokane Braves 37 18 G. Forks Border Bruins 36 7
L 8 9 13 16 25
T OTL PTS 1 4 47 2 3 45 1 3 44 0 3 39 1 3 18
STRK W8 W1 L1 L3 L16
doug BIrKS dIvISIon TEAM GP Kamloops Storm 35 Chase Heat 37 Sicamous Eagles 35 100 Mile H. Wranglers 33 Revelstoke Grizzlies 34
W 22 16 18 17 13
L 11 14 15 13 15
T OTL PTS 0 2 46 2 5 39 1 1 38 0 3 37 2 4 32
STRK L1 W5 W1 L4 W2
oKanagan dIvISIon TEAM GP Osoyoos Coyotes 37 Summerland Steam 32 Princeton Posse 33 Kelowna Chiefs 35 N. Okanagan Knights 36
W 30 22 14 14 5
L 6 9 15 18 28
T OTL PTS 0 1 61 0 1 45 2 2 32 2 1 31 1 2 13
STRK W4 W3 L3 W1 L3
Scoring Leaders Player 1. Doan Smith 2. Rainer Glimpel 3. Aaron Azevedo 4. Troy Maclise 5. Jason Richter 6. Ian Desrosier 7. Felix Larouche 8. Ian Chrystal 9. Cole Mckechney 10. Cody Hodges
Team FER OSO OSO OSO KIM GOL KAM KAM GOL CHA
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GP 35 37 30 35 36 35 33 35 34 35
G 28 19 17 20 27 23 16 26 12 21
A 21 28 30 25 17 21 28 17 31 21
Goaltending Leaders (min. five games played) Player Team GAA W L T 1. Bailey Stephens PRI 2.01 4 2 0 2. Brett Soles OSO 2.13 16 2 1 3. Jeff Orser FER 2.37 17 4 1 4. Adam Maida NEL 2.51 8 6 1 5. Brett Huber SUM 2.63 14 9 0 6. Lawrence Langan OSO 2.63 19 5 1 7. Olivier Charest SIC 2.64 9 5 1 8. Tyson Brouwer KIM 2.67 16 9 1 9. Patrick Kasper SIC 2.71 6 9 0 10. Drake Poirier BVN 2.72 14 4 0 *Does not include Tuesday games
PTS 49 47 47 45 44 44 44 43 43 42 SO 0 3 0 2 2 1 1 1 1 1
WHL Standings
cEntraL dIvISIon TEAM Medicine Hat Tigers Red Deer Rebels Calgary Hitmen Kootenay Ice Edmonton Oil Kings Lethbridge Hurricanes
GP 36 37 36 37 37 35
W 25 20 19 20 16 9
L OTL SL PTS 9 1 1 52 13 3 1 44 14 1 2 41 17 0 0 40 16 3 2 37 21 3 2 23
STRK W1 W2 L3 W5 L2 L1
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Canada-U.S.A. play for pool supremacy Continued from page 8 Where Canada has an edge is on the power play, which has scored on five of 10 chances. The Americans have one goal in 13 opportunities. Neither team has conceded a power-play goal. Groulx made a surprise move in announcing that Eric Comrie will get the start in goal. Zach Fucale, a Montreal native, started the first and third games, allowing one goal, while Comrie had a 4-0 shutout against Germany.
While the choice suggests to some a lack of faith in Fucale, Groulx said he considers them equal and said it has not yet been decided which of them is the number one netminder. He also said that Vancouver Canucks prospect Jake Virtanen will stick with McDavid’s line with Curtis Lazar after playing there in the third period of a 4-1 win over Finland on Monday night. That bumps big Nick Ritchie
Ice fall to Tigers Tuesday night Continued from page 8 Tyler King scored the lone power-play marker for the Ice in the first period, while Cole Sanford and Kyle Becker responded on the man advantage for the Tigers. The Ice (20-17-0-1, 41 points) re-
of the Peterborough Petes to the fourth unit. “He’s the same type of player as Rich,” McDavid said of Virtanen. “He’s a big body. He flies out there. He’s a real presence and he has a lot of skills.” The game also features two more players slated as top-10 draft picks: fourth-line forward Lawson Crouse for Canada and defenceman Noah Hanifin of the U.S., who many have ranked just behind McDavid and Eichel.
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The Land of Iconic Reindeer Diane Manson of Mountain City Travel takes us on a mid-winter trip to Spitsbergen
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tours here are usually done on boats around the island and these will sail you through some of the most breathtaking scenery of massively long fjords and cinematic mountain passes. The glaciers here are nothing less than spectacular too and most tour companies will take you close enough
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FEATURES Conflict between light, darkness began at Christmas ANASTASIA BARTLET T
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eople intrigue me. Before I became Orthodox I had often wondered about the people in the New Testament; who were these people before they met Christ and what did they do afterwards? Then I joined the Church and discovered a whole new world of tradition. Take Joseph for instance. Orthodox traditions tells us he was an elderly widow with mainly grown children. He was not happy to be miraculously chosen as the guardian/betrothed for this young girl who had been raised in the temple since she was three years old and now needed a husband. He had thought that maybe he could keep her until his youngest son, James (later Bishop of Jerusalem and the
writer of the book of James) came of age. He wanted to marry Mary to James, but was told, ‘Nope, he, Joseph, was the one chosen by God to become Mary’s husband’. Tradition also tells us Joseph’s whole family trooped off to Bethlehem for the census. Salome, one of Joseph’s daughters and the eventual mother of James and John, was to act as midwife to Mary but was not needed because the birth happened so quickly and easily. Instead, she had the privilege of washing the newborn and wrapping him in swaddling cloths. Tradition also tells us that the magi returned home and, decades later, met the Apostle Thomas who on his way to India to preach the gospel after the resurrection of Christ. Thomas told them
the story of Christ and baptized them into the Christian faith. But the time of the birth of Christ wasn’t all joy. The New Testament relates how, after the wise men didn’t return, Herod in a fit of rage ordered the death of all the male infants under the age of two to ensure the death of his rival. Tradition gives us the details; Soldiers bursting into all the towns and villages searching for Jewish babies not taking time to differentiate boys from girls. Mothers weeping and clutching their infants and dying with them as a sword is thrust though both or screaming in horror as their infants are slaughtered before their eyes. Rachel weeps. Mary’s cousin, Elizabeth,
fled to the desert with her young son, John, while her husband, the priest Zacharias, was killed before the altar of God by the soldiers searching for John. According to tradition, Elizabeth died shortly afterwards in the desert and John was raised by the angels for 30 years before beginning his ministry of baptism. The Orthodox church remembers the martyrdom of thousands of Holy Innocents on Dec 29. They are the first martyrs of the Christian church and the first to die as darkness strives to protect itself from the newborn light. As Joseph and his family fled to Egypt, they passed by a band of brigands who were sleeping. Two of them woke up. Tradition tells us their names were Dismas and
Gestas. Dismas quietly investigated the travellers and was taken aback by the beauty of the baby in Mary’s arms and wanted to let them pass unmolested. Gestas was all for waking their companions and robbing the Holy family. Dismas argued for their safety and, in the end, successfully bribed Gestas to stay quiet and let the family go. Orthodox tradition tell us they were the two thieves who were crucified on either side of Christ over thirty years later, Dismas on His right and Gestas on His left. Dismas recognized Christ for who He was, repented and entered Paradise that day. Gestas didn’t. These stories brought out the true meaning of Christmas for me; joy turned to sorrow, the beauty of the
child into ugliness of the tortured beaten man. And sorrow to joy; the terrible massacre of innocents into a joyful resurrection, the birth of the baby into the death and resurrection of the GodMan, Christmas is the celebration of the birth of the Incarnate God/child and the saviour of the world. But Christmas also marks the beginning of the final conflict between light and darkness. Thirty years later, this child will confront the darkness on its own terms and win, providing the world with a choice. Without Pascha, Christmas is meaningless. Anastasia Bartlett is a member of St. Aidan’s in Cranbrook and author of Glimpses of Glory
MENTAL HEALTH IN CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Drugs, alcohol, mental health problems: which came first? This is the fourth in a weekly series of columns on mental health for children and youth, by Dr. David Smith
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drugs cause this? Or did a pre-existing mental health issue cause the substance use? Substance use and mental health problems often go hand-inhand. In fact, surveys show that 33 per cent of youth with a diagnosed mental health condi-
tion also have a substance use issue. The rates are even higher among those with a diagnosed substance use condition (such as dependence on alcohol or addiction to drugs), with anywhere from 60 to 80 per cent found to have an underlying
mental health condition. When mental illness and substance use show up together it is called a “concurrent disorder” and it is particularly challenging to treat because both issues must be explored and treated at the same
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time. Sometimes the two are very closely entwined; sometimes they just exist together. Why do the two issues so often occur together? One reason is that the risk factors underlying both the mental health condition and the substance use issue are similar and may include a genetic predisposition, family history or any of a series of common life stressors such as a past experience of loss, trauma, abuse or poor attachment; a difficult or unstable family or living situation; limited supportive adults in their life; chronic stress; learning disabilities or poor school performance issues; poverty and neglect. Sometimes the substance use itself can actually trigger mental health concerns like depression, paranoia or hallucinations that may clear up once the substance use is stopped. Another reason is self-medication. Sometimes a teenager begins to use substances because he or she finds it provides temporary relief from uncomfortable or disconcerting symptoms. They may feel using the substance
Dr. David Smith helps relieve anxiety, tension or depression. For a time it reduces psychological or physical suffering or makes them feel better. When self-medication is occurring, there is a greater risk of long-term dependence because the youth truly feels the substance is helping them cope. Alcohol and marijuana (or cannabis) are the substances most used by B.C. teenagers. We now know that adolescent brains, particularly the critical frontal lobes, are not completely developed until about age 25. Youth brains are not just immature versions of adult brains, they also appear to be more vulnerable to substance use in ways that adult brains are not. It seems that the younger the start, the higher the
risk. The older youth are when they started using alcohol or marijuana, the less likely they are to be current users or to engage in risky behaviours such as mixing different types of alcohol, drinking at high risk levels, using drugs such as amphetamines or crystal meth, or to have injected drugs. Fortunately, results from the 2013 Adolescent Health Survey found that more BC students are waiting to try alcohol and/or cannabis until after they are at least 15 years of age or older. But the 2013 survey also found that 75 per cent of 16- to 18-yearolds had tried alcohol and 46 per cent had tried marijuana. While most youth do not develop long-term addictions or mental health issues, substance use alone comes with significant risks to their health and wellness. Binge drinking, alcohol poisoning, driving while intoxicated, unprotected sex, and injuries are all risks that arise from substance use, independent of any mental health concerns.
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Mental health problems, drugs, alcohol : which came first? Continued from page 1 Protective factors against using either drugs or alcohol include good supervision from caring adults, strong connections to school, a positive peer group, involvement in extracurricular activities, and positive self-esteem and attitudes. In recent years, concerns have been raised about the role heavy marijuana use can have in the onset of psychosis (hallucinations and delusions) and even schizophrenia. In the 2002 Dunedin study (UK) researchers found that cannabis use in adolescence significantly increased the odds of developing schizophrenia in adulthood, especially in psychologically vulnerable individuals who had used the drug by age 15. More research
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VANCOUVER - B.C.’s largest 911 call centre is asking the public to stop draining its emergency resources with complaints about cold food or broken Internet. E-Comm has released a list of 10 reasons to not call 911, saying it is a reminder that the emergency line is not an information line. The centre says calls have included someone asking for a replacement slice of pizza because theirs isn’t fresh, inquiries about the date, or asking for a taxi. In one instance, someone called to ask for help finding their lost glasses. But the centre’s number one reason not to call is to report that Wi-Fi at a coffee shop isn’t working, which it says was this year’s top nuisance call. Spokeswoman Jody Robertson says 911 call takers simply cannot answer questions about how long power outages will last, or when the clocks turn back, as E-Comm receives approximately 2,600 calls per day.
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Dads, dark shadows and doorknockers Hi everyone. My guides and I wish you a belated Merry Christmas. We also wish you a very Happy Wonderful Prosperous New Year. May it be filled with health, wealth and much peace and joy. Sorry to all my readers but it’s been a crazy December just about lost my doggy this month. However, with the help of a very competent emergency vet at Tanglefoot Vet Clinic she pulled him through. So I wish to thank this wonderful vet for my Jazar’s life back. I know it will only be for a short time he will be on this plane. I would also like to thank my many readers for supporting my guides and I throughout the years. If you have any questions you would like to ask my guides about in the coming New Year please feel free to contact me any time. Hi Wendy: I have been told by my brothers that the dad I had as I was growing
up was not my real dad. They also told me they heard that this other man was my real dad. Can you tell me which man is my dad genetically? I have also seen a dark shadow appear at the corner of my eye. Can you tell me who this is? Sometimes I will hear a knock on my door and I go to the door and no one is there. Am I going crazy or is this one of my relatives in heaven? I have a feeling I know who it is but I need confirmation on that. Some days when I am sitting quietly, those are the times I am feeling so lonesome, I can feel a warm hand around my waist, as if someone is holding me. Is that just my imagination or is it my brother who also is in heaven? Wondering Dear Wondering: I want you to pull up your email on your computer and print it out if you can. The reason why
brown hair. She had arthritis in her legs. She’s about five feet 2 ASK WENDY inches tall and had a very hard life. However, Wendy I like her attitude; some Evano would say she was coarse and blunt the I want you to do this is way she talked. I would because the first man say she was impatient you mentioned in your around liars and schememail is not your dad ge- ers. netically; the second I asked my guides the man is your dad geneti- follow questions about cally. you and this is what I The dark shadow that have discovered: appears at the corner of Q. Does this woman your eye is your guide. know how to naturally The person who is channel to the other knocking on your door side? A. Yes, she spends and no one is there is a much time by herself male relative. It is the and this is when her relman who is your father atives come to see her. genetically. They are trying to comThe days when you fort her when she feels feel lonesome and you so alone and afraid. can feel a warm hand Q. Again, can this encircle you around woman communicate your waist holding you is with her loved ones on not your brother. It is a the other side? A. Yes female that comes to see I know you menyou. I believe it may be one of your friends that have passed over to the other side. We feel it could be a female that passed over around 7 years ago. She has short
tioned in your email that some of your relatives think you are crazy when you tell them these things you have mentioned to me. Do not let them make you believe you are crazy. You have a natural gift to open up and embrace those that are in heaven. Don’t ever let anyone define who you are. Another person’s opinion about you is just that: an opinion. It doesn’t matter how often someone states it or how loudly. It’s still and opinion and not a fact. No one should tell you that what you see and feel is not real that’s just plain mean. Some of us have the purity and gift of being able to talk to our loved ones on the other side. If I listened to people as I was growing up always telling me I was dif-
ferent or my relatives telling me to stop talking to my guides and angels then I would not be who I am today. I would be meandering around in some job I was unhappy with just to fit in and please whomever. Well, really, who wants to live that type of life? Do not let anyone tell you what you see and what you don’t see. My thoughts and blessings are with you at this time. If you ever need my guides and I again to ask some questions you were wondering about, please email me anytime of the day or night. Wendy
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Rather than eye a situation with remorse, take a deep breath and make your resolutions. You’ll feel empowered right now, and resolutions stand a chance at becoming a reality. Make time for a friend if you would like to bypass a problem. Tonight: Stay present in the moment. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Everyone will be unusually aware of your choices, yet they might question where you are going. Know that you make a difference, and that others tend to be observant of you. Someone might express some jealousy toward you. Be nice. Tonight: Cheer in the new year! GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You might not be in the mood to be around others this New Year’s Eve. Instead, you might opt to invite a dear friend over. One-on-one relating is likely to take this relationship in a new direction. Tonight: Use the pre-midnight hours to let go of any hassles.
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Sarah “Chris” Gemmell 1922 - 2014 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sarah Gemmell on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook at 92 years of age. Chris was born on November 30, 1922 in Ayrshire, Scotland to Janet and James Davis. She was a quiet and loving person who stayed close to home. A home which was kept immaculate! She took good care of her family! Chris always looked forward to her trips to Scotland, with her husband Bill, to be with her family. She would always be so happy to be “home”. Chris leaves behind three grandchildren Corrie (Steve), Brad, and Mark, four great grandchildren Alannah, Dillan, Devon and Logan, one step great grandchild Erika, nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her loving husband William, of 62 years, in 2003 and her much loved son Roy in 2009. At Chris’ request there will be no funeral service. She requests no flowers. Cremation has taken place and she will join her husband Bill. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com
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It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mary Vohradsky at the Kimberley Special Care Home on December 22, 2014, just three days before her 97th birthday. Our special, kind and talented mother was born December 25, 1917 in Linlithgow, Scotland to Walter and Jane Blyth. She immigrated to Canada at the age of 18 months to reside in Cumberland, BC where her father worked in the coal mine. After a short time there, the family moved to Wellington, BC and then on to Coleman, AB. At an early age music became an important part of her life. She was taught by her father who was a classical violinist. Mary’s musical talents developed quickly. She played piano in the Frank Edl and Frank Hosek Orchestras in the Crowsnest Pass starting at the age of 14. In 1938, Mary married Vince Vohradsky of Bellevue, AB and then moved to Kimberley, BC the same year. Together they raised their three children, Walter, Frances and Barbara. Mom was a great homemaker and always had a pantry bursting with canned vegetables and fruits, kitchen containers full of homemade bread and treats like her famous pineapple-cherry square, scotch perkins and shortbread. There were many samples of her embroidery work around our home as well. Mom loved sports, both as a participant and spectator. She loved softball, swimming, bowling, fishing and camping. She hated to miss a hockey game and was an avid fan of the old Kimberley Dynamiters in the 40-50’s right up to the present Junior B Team. The last game she attended was at age 94. She was an active member of the Pythian Sisters for 60+ years, holding many positions. Volunteering for “Meal on Wheels” was another enjoyable activity for her. Through all of these interests, music was her passion. She spent many years playing in local dance bands including, “The Rhythmares”. You could find her “tinkling the ivories” at the Blue Bird Inn and Ta Ta Creek, Elks, KP and Moose Halls. She later became the organist at the Kimberley United Church and continued in this capacity for 30 years, retiring at the age of 88. Mary’s musical legacy lives on through her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mary is survived by her three children, Walter Vohradsky (Anne) of Merritt, BC, Fran Franklin (Dan) of Courtenay, BC, Barb Streich (Allan) of Kimberley; sister Christine Udahl (Robert); sister-in-law Iris Ruzek; 8 grandchildren; Greg, Vicki, Vincent, Rod, Cindy, Kristen, Sean and Daneen; 13 and 2/3 great grandchildren; special niece, Norma Gates and nephew Gerald Fisher; and many other nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by Vince, her husband of 52 years; her brother, Walter; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Norman Fisher; and nephew Norman Udahl. Mary’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2014 at 1:00 pm at the Kimberley United Church, 10 Boundary Street, Reverend Christine Dudley officiating. Condolences may be left for the family at www.markmemorial.com No flowers by family request. If so wished, donations may be made in Mary Vohradsky’s memory to the Kimberley Special Care Home (The Pines), 386 – 2nd Avenue, Kimberley, BC V1A 2Z8 The family is most grateful to the dedicated staff of The Pines for their exceptional care of our Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma. Mark Memorial Funeral Services in care of arrangements (250) 426-4864
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I just wanted to take a moment to reflect on the last year at the BCSPCA East Kootenay Branch. 2014 has zoomed by with lots of challenges, changes and improvements. In 2014 we saw over 800 animals come through our door. 578 animals were adopted out to their forever homes. 150 stray animals were returned to their owners. We utilized the BCSPCA’s Drive for Lives program and transferred out 130 animals to other BCSPCA’s throughout the province. All of these animals that we have transferred have been adopted out to their forever homes. We were able to obtain funding through grants from RDEK, CBT and private donors to begin some much needed renovations in the shelter. We have transformed some of the cat rooms, installed proper ventilation in part of the shelter and the crematorium, built a proper animal intake room and we will be upgrading our tub room. We will also be receiving 30 brand new cat kennels at a cost of $20,000. These improvements are going to make a world of difference on the health of the animals and the safety of our staff and volunteers. We will be having a grand re-opening once all of the renovations are completed. 2014 also saw some other exciting projects started. We had the rebirth of the Community Council at our Branch. We obtained some funding to start up our low income spay/neuter vouchers for cats. We completed work on our 1st feral cat colony TnR program. A big thank you to EKCARES for their tremendous amount of work on this project. It would not have been possible without them! We had some amazing volunteer groups such as the Telus group, Service BC, and the local Peewee lacrosse team come out and help with painting and cleaning up the shelter and the grounds. During the past year we saw some very sad things as well. In April, Nelson came into all of our lives. This is a day that will never be far from any of our minds. This poor cat had been shot in the head numerous times. He had 7 pellets embedded in his head, his teeth were shot out and his neck sliced. He weighed only 7 lbs when he came in. With this we had a huge outpouring of support from all over North America. He received the treatment he needed at the vet and the unconditional care and love from everyone at the shelter. He is now thriving in his forever home where he is very happy and healthy. He now weighs over 15 lbs and looks amazing! December was a bit challenging as we had a cat come in the shelter and it tested positive for ring worm. The shelter ended up being closed to incoming and outgoing animals for 3 weeks as all of our animals were in quarantine. The quarantine has been lifted and we are accepting and adopting out animals! Thank you to all of our volunteers and supporters for all that you have given over the last year. You have made a difference in many of the animal’s lives! I also wanted to take a moment to give a huge thanks to all of the amazing staff that I have working at the East Kootenay Branch. Working in animal welfare is an extremely difficult job. The staff gives countless hours helping all of the animals live a better life. Thank you for everything that you do! I wish everyone a very Happy New Year and I look forward to working with you in 2015! Brenna Baker Branch Manager BCSPCA East Kootenay Branch
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745 Notre Dame Drive (250) 851-8700
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300 St. Paul Str. (250) 377-3773
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2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600
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