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union will seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada in its bid to restore classroom rules the government removed from its contract in 2002. “All teachers are looking for is workable and teachable classrooms,” Iker said. Education Minister Peter Fassbender said the changes made to classroom organization in the disputed period have led to “dramatic improvements in student outcomes, particularly for students with special needs.” The B.C. education ministry has argued that caps on class size and number of students in
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Comedian/musician Todd Butler is performing at the College of the Rockies gymnasium on May 8. College of the Rockies is pleased to welcome comedian/musician/vocalist Todd Butler for an evening of fun and entertainment, Friday, May 8th at 7 pm in the College gymnasium. Butler, a veteran contributor to CBC Radio and Television, is an
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worthwhile venture for us.” “Students sometimes find themselves in circumstances they are unable to prepare for. They may break a pair of glasses, require dental work or have a family emergency that arises,” adds College of the Rockies’ Financial Assistance and Awards Advisor Lois Murray. “The Student Emergency Bursary can be the difference between a student continuing on in his or her studies or having to drop out of school.” Tickets for the event are available by donation, with a limit of four per person, at the College of the Rockies’ Registration office at the Cranbrook campus or at the door. For more information on this event, go to: cotr. ca/whatsnew.
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Recently, volunteers got together at the Brick Building (behind City Hall) to clean bricks that will be used to re-build the back wall of the building. After what seemed like a long winter, work finally began on the building recently. Local master Mason and Bricklayer Karl Schmideder Jr dismantled the back wall, and is using the cleaned bricks, and original morter, to rebuild the wall. Anyone who wants to come down during the week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to assist Mr Schmideder is more than welcome! (Pictured) Tootie Gripich, Anna Majkowski, Mr and Mrs Bob Sperling, Karen Waltham, Margaret Klima, Ken Haberman, John Fercho, Sharon Cross, Rob Amsing. Not pictured: Don and Linda Miller, Helen Thomas and Sonia Mama.
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Students from Mr. Nick’s and Ms. Taryn’s classes at the Kimberley Independent School pulled on their rubber boots and got their hands wet sampling macroinvertebrates in Mark Creek as part of Know Your Watershed, a program of the Columbia Basin Trust, delivered by Wildsight.
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Canada Safeway, $50.00 Gift Certificate .............................................................. $50.00 Bamboo Garden Dining Room, 1 x $20 Gift Certificate ..................................... $20.00 Hub International Barton Insurance Brokers, WCB First Aid Kit....................... $60.00 Cranbrook Transit, 1 student bus pass................................................................... $35.00 The Hearing Loss Clinic, One Hearing Evaluation .............................................. $40.00 H & R Block, $50.00 Discount voucher towards income tax preparation for 2016................... $50.00 The Cottage Restaurant, gift certificate for 2 for breakfast specials .................... $25.00 Fort Steele Heritage Town, Glass mug, Fort Steel wool, and candy sticks......... $36.00 Nailz & Spa, 1 Classic Manicure .......................................................................... $20.00 Guidance Planning Strategies, Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary Golf Card $40.00 .. $40.00 Dairy Queen Brazier Store, Certificate for 1 8" Blizzard Cake & 1 DQ Log .... $40.00 Victoria Car Wash, 2 - $25.00 Wash Cards ........................................................... $50.00 Fisher Peak RV Rentals Ltd., $50 Gift Certificate ............................................... $50.00 Bravo Carpet & Upholstery Care, 1 Certificate for cleaning one room ............ $100.00 Frank Vanden Broek Sun Life Financial, 2 - one lb KRC coffees & 2 coffee mugs ............................................................ $45.00 Studio's Salon, Hair Products - Matrix, Argobeta Oil & Sebastian Hair spray ... $75.00 Juniper Lanes, Birthday Party Pkg ........................................................................ $90.00 Mission Hills Golf , 2 - 18 hole rounds for 2 people with cart - expires 2016 $105.00 Elizabeth Lake Lodge, 4 Rounds Mini Golf and Beverages ............................... $36.00 Uniglobe Travel, 3 $50.00 Gift Certificates (some qualifications) ................... $150.00 Jason Wheeldon Personal Real Estate Corp., Home DĂŠcor Basket................... $100.00 Metro & Son Locksmith, 1 Residential Entrance Lock set.................................. $50.00 RBC Dominion Securities-Dean Hamdon, Ladies Size L - Adidas Golf Shirt - Bright Coral color ...................................... $60.00 Duthie's Propane, 1 Full propane tank (tank & fill).............................................. $60.00 Dixon's Service Centre, lube, oil, filter, & 14 point inspection............................ $79.95 Millennium Health & Wellness Center, White Kidney Bean Extract, African Mango - Metabolism Booster................... $50.00 Kootenay Budget Blinds, Gift certificate towards purchase of blinds............... $250.00 City Glass & Windshield Shop Ltd., gift certificate towards 1 bevelled mirror of your choice ................................... $100.00 Willow Appliances Ltd., Gift Certificate............................................................. $100.00 Cranbrook Physiotherapy Clinic, Full Physio Assessment and one follow-up treatment........................................ $145.00 Kootenay Wine Crafters, 3 X $50 gift cert ......................................................... $150.00 Arby's, Gift Certificate .......................................................................................... $20.00 East Side Mario's Cranbrook, $20.00 Gift Certificate .......................................... $20.00 Sandman Inn, Gift Certificate for 2 nights stay .................................................. $125.00 McGibbons Auto and Truck Repair, Cooling System Check & Flush, includes Coolant ............................................ $200.00 Finning Canada Inc., Men's large North End Jacket ............................................ $80.00 Harley Davidson of the Kootenays, Men's X Large T Shirt - sleeveless .......... $30.00 Emco Corporation, Kohler Coralais single centre set Lavatory Faucet ............ $172.00 Sandi's Blinds & Interior Fashion, One pair of Adult Faux Fur Leg Warmers ... $40.00 JJ's Laundry Depot, Certificate for one duvet, quilt or sleeping bag cleaning .... $25.00 snapd East Kootenay, 1/8" advertisement in "snapd" newspaper ...................... $240.00 Home Depot Canada, Makita Compact Cordless Drill Combo Kit .................. $199.00 Cranbrook Crossfit / Underground Fitness, 1 month of Beginner Crossfit Fundamental classes ........................................... $105.00 Taylor Adams Chartered Accountants, Registration for one in the 2015 Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo...................... $150.00 Southeast Disposal Ltd., 4 Rounds Golf at Will-O-Bend .................................... $80.00 Curves, one month membership (expires Sept. 2015) ......................................... $99.00
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Sun Valley Nissan, Gift certificate for parts & service ....................................... $100.00 McDonald's Restaurants Ltd., Gift Basket - contains coffee, mugs & 2 meals .................................................... $40.00 TD Canada Trust, Wood Wine Caddy................................................................... $25.00 Sunshine Houseboat Vacations Ltd., Gift certificate TOWARDS houseboat vacation between Sept 1 & Oct 15, 2015 ........................................................................... $500.00 Sandy Smith Personal Real Estate, Hair Services with Kaitlyn Smith @ Taupe Hair & Nail Salon......................... $100.00 Fitz Flooring Ltd., $200 Gift certificate .............................................................. $200.00 Initial Designs Custom Embroidery, Men's XL Brown Stormtech Work Jacket........................................................... $160.00 Revive Boutique, Family Photo Frame ................................................................. $30.00 HSBC Bank Canada, Gold Plated "Year of the Goat" Key chain and Handmade Crystal ornament "Mountain Goat" ................................................... $90.00 Rocky Mountain Diesel Ltd., $200 Certificate for body work .......................... $200.00 Neno's Paint & Auto Body, Gift Certificate ........................................................ $150.00 A & W Restaurant, $50.00 Gift Certificate ........................................................... $50.00 The Heid Out & Fisher Peak Brewing Co., 1 Growler plus 5 craft beer fills .... $87.40 Apollo Ristorante & Steak House Ltd., Certificate for 1 - 14" Pizza .................. $30.00 Cranbrook Glass, $100 credit towards a windshield replacement..................... $100.00 Kootenay Country Inn, 2 nights accommodation for two people and breakfast ...................................... $200.00 Suzanne Ormiston, Notary Public, $100 Gift Certificate towards a Will or Power of Attorney................................ $100.00 Koko Beach Tanning & Hair Salon, One Month of tanning with 3 packets tanning lotion .......................................... $75.00 JGD Handyman, 1 free lawn cutting in Cranbrook(1 city lot)............................. $60.00 Kootenay Mountain Mechanical Ltd, Full Service Certificate Complete service, eng oil, oil filter, fuel filter and grease - minimum of 42 litres of oil ............................................. $500.00 The Lawn Doctor, $100.00 gift certificate .......................................................... $100.00 Tri Kon Precast Products Ltd., Exposed aggregate planter.................................. $91.35 Sandor Rental Equipment Ltd, Two hour crane rental (to a max value of $450.00) Reserve bid of $300.00 ........................................................................................ $450.00 Van Horne Towing Ltd., 1 In town tow service ................................................... $75.00 Key City Theatre, Two pairs of tickets (4) to our May 2015 Performances ..... $110.00 Shaw's Enterprises, 1 Towing / Lifting nylon sling .............................................. $65.00 King Edward Hotel & Licensed Liquor Store, 1.5 L |Bottle of |White Zinfandel ........................................................................... $18.00 Fibrenew East Kootenay, 2 hours of Labour - Upholstery repair or Fibrenew repair .............................. $145.60 Subway, 7 Sub Party Platter................................................................................... $50.00 AABCO Pawnbrokers, Gift certificate for Aabco Pawnbrokers ....................... $100.00 Kootenay Ice Hockey Club Ltd, Luxury suite for a Kootenay Ice home game 2015 - 2016 regular season ........ $538.50 Great Canadian Liquor Warehouse Ltd., 100 Gift Card .................................... $100.00 Wolseley Mechanical, Delta 24" Towel Bar & Toilet Paper Holder - Stainless finish ........................... $160.00 Shoppers Drug Mart #290, Gift Basket for Him .................................................. $75.00 Baker Hill Dental Clinic, Oral B Toothbrush Pro 5000 with Bluetooth............. $95.00 Mega Silk Screening 2010, 4 assorted golf shirts, red, blue & pink, & 4 assorted caps .................................. $50.00 Tim Hortons (Tamarack Centre), 2 coffee go cups, 2 go cups for chilled drinks, 2 lbs Tim Hortons coffee one dark roast one reg .................................................. $45.00
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Over $58,000 in goods and services to be auctioned! Wed. May 6 and Thurs. May 7 - B104 Station
This year the radio auction will begin with the first 8 articles and operate on a rotation basis, such as No. 1 auctioned, No. 9 on board; No. 2 auctioned, No. 10 on board; No. 3 auctioned, No. 11 on board; and so on. There will be an item auctioned every 1.5 minutes. This means any given articles will be on the board for 10 -12 minutes before being auctioned off. By using this rotation system, we feel there will be a continual interest in the auction items. The announcer will give you a warning on the next item to be auctioned. When the auction is underway, the items will be sold to the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer. In the event 2 or more people are bidding on an item at the time of closing, it is suggested you stay on the phone until bidding is completed. The phone bidder will have the last chance to bid. When placing your bid by phone, please advise us of your name and phone number. If you are the highest bidder, you will be contacted. Items can be picked up at the Tamarack Centre during the auction times or on Friday, May 8 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm and Saturday, May 9 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. All donated items by merchants are for goods and services. Purchaser will not be able to redeem for cash or credit against an existing account payable.
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Canadian Rockies Landscape, Gift Certificate for yard design & consultation................................................... $500.00 Ron's Collision, Box Liner GMC pickup............................................................ $350.00 Pharmasave, $50.00 Gift card for Pharmasave .................................................... $50.00 Fab Rite Services Ltd., 4 hours of welding labour ............................................. $400.00 Home Hardware Building Centre, Area Rug 5 x 8' ........................................... $199.00 Bumble Tree, Play Mobil - City Action ................................................................ $49.99 Murielle A. Mathews, Lawyer, Gift certificate toward 2 spousal wills ............. $500.00 Eclipse Hair Studio, Color & Cut by Stacy Horgas ........................................... $120.00 Bamboo Garden Dining Room, 2 x $20 Gift Certificate ..................................... $40.00 Fort Steele Resort & R.V. Park, 2 nights full camper hook up for family of 4 ... $84.00 Core Fitness, 1 - Two Month Membership - including Keytag ....................... $141.75 M & K Plumbing & Heating, Residential Forced Air Furnace Service in Cranbrook....................................... $189.95 Sink N Ink Tattoos, 2 hour appointment for tattoo ............................................. $240.00 Salvador Ready Mix L.P., 1 load 3/4" crush delivered in Cranbrook................ $260.00 Top Hand Supplies Ltd., Gift Bag for animals - toys, snacks & chews, Hot Dogs and Cool Cats $25 gift card ................................................................ $200.00 NAPA Auto Parts, Portable 12 Volt Air Compressor.......................................... $100.00 Western Financial Group, Kootenay Ice Box Suite for one Game in the month of October for the 2015/2016 Season .......................................................................................... $300.00 The Heid Out & Fisher Peak Brewing Co., 2 - $50.00 Gift Certificates........ $100.00 Quizno's Subs, 1 Gift Card .................................................................................... $20.00 Investors Group-Dan Poirier, 18 Hole Round of Golf for 2 people @ Mission Hills ......................................... $55.00 The Roadhouse Grill, $25.00 Gift Certificate ....................................................... $25.00 MEDIchair Cranbrook, $100.00 gift certificate - no expiry............................... $100.00 Cloverdale Paint Inc., Gift Certificate ................................................................. $50.00 The Hearing Loss Clinic, One pair of ear defenders .......................................... $130.00 BDO Canada LLP, 1 coffee press, & one beige urban classic throw .................. $73.00 Tangles Hairstyling, Redkin 1 Ltr Shampoo & Conditioner / Bed Head Hairspray / American Crew Shampoo, Gel & Shave Cream & Post Shave Cooling Lotion $100.00 Wesclean Equipment & Cleaning Supplies, 12" Upright zipper Bag Vacuum cleaner............................................................ $399.00 Exhale Yoga Studio, Yoga mat, towel, eye pad, water bottle and 5 yoga classes ................................ $140.00 Naud Lester Insurance & Investment, Wine Basket filled with goodies, great wine and glasses ................................... $300.00 A & W Restaurant, $29.00 Gift Certificate for "Chubby Chicken" 10 pce meal c/w 1 family size fries, 2 regular salads, 1 regular gravy ................ $29.00 JJ's Laundry Depot, Certificate for one duvet, quilt or sleeping bag cleaning .... $25.00 Jim Nichol Contracting, $100.00 Home Depot gift certificate .......................... $100.00 Elements of Life Esthetics & Breast Cancer Touch, 1 Post Mastectomy Bra fittings plus complimentary bra ...................................... $80.00 AC Dyck Financial Services, Oil Change at Alpine Toyota .............................. $100.00 Frank's Steak & Schnitzel Haus Ltd., Gift card ................................................... $50.00 High Country Sportswear, Eagle Creek Wheeled Briefcase.............................. $310.00 Kootenay Wood Preservers, 3 1/2" x 10' treated rails - 135 pieces .............. $1,025.00 Charmed Jewellery,Gift Certificate for a Beautiful Necklace created just for you - medium locket, 28" Rolo Chain & 4 charms ........................................................ $62.00 Arby's, 2 x $20.00 Gift Certificate ........................................................................ $40.00 Cranbrook Paint & Moore, Gift Certificate for purchasing paint - PPL Products .......................................... $250.00 Travellers Motel, 1 Night - 1 free room .............................................................. $100.00 Allegra Restaurant, $75.00 Gift Certificate.......................................................... $75.00
126 R ocky Mountain Pro Drivers Inc,Class 1 Commercial Drivers Course RESERVE BID OF $4000.00 .......................................................................... $7,900.00 127 Prestige Rocky Mountain Hotel & Resort, One night stay in deluxe Queen Twin Guestroom.............................................. $259.95 128 Canadian Rockies International Airport, 30 days of free parking to be used within one year PLUS a $100. airport restaurant credit ................................................................ $340.00 129 Exact Tax, 1 Free Tax return .................................................................................. $80.00 130 Bruder Plumbing & Heating, Furnace Service (materials extra) ......................... $95.00 131 Cranbrook Building Centre Rona, Drill 3/8" chuck with handles ..................... $149.00 132 Harley Davidson of the Kootenays, Ladies Large Sleeveless T .......................... $40.00 133 Cranbrook Vision Care, 1 Pair "Spy" Sunglasses............................................... $150.00 134 Pro Fitnes Gym, 1 - 3 month membership & wrist wraps ............................... $185.00 135 Canadian Purcell Machinery Ltd., A round of golf with a cart for two and $100.00 towards dinner at St. Eugenes, plus golf balls .................................................... $280.00 136 Koko Beach Tanning & Hair Salon, Month of red light therapy & collagen rejuvenating cream ............................... $180.00 137 Anywear Garment Company, Men's Large Navy Tracksuit ................................ $80.00 138 TerraLogic Exploration Inc., 1 Waterproof Duffle Bag ..................................... $150.00 139 Integra Tire Ltd., Wheel Alignment plus 4 tire change and balance.................. $200.00 140 Wineworks Cranbrook and Kimberley, $50.00 Gift Certificate good for both Cranbrook or Kimberley shops................ $50.00 141 Ricks Fine Meats & Sausage, Gift Certificate ...................................................... $75.00 142 CIBC Wood Gundy, $100.00 gift certificate for the Sakura .............................. $100.00 143 Bootleg Gap Golf Club, 2 midweek rounds of golf ........................................... $113.40 144 Booster Juice, gift basket ...................................................................................... $150.00 145 The BRICK Cranbrook, 8 Piece King Comforter Set ........................................ $199.00 146 Joey's Restaurant, 2 - $25.00 Gift Certificates .................................................... $50.00 147 ABC Country Restaurant, 2 $25.00 Gift Certificates ........................................... $50.00 148 Ashley Furniture Homestore, Frigidaire 4.5 cu. Ft. compact Refridgerator ..... $409.00 149 Adams Wooley Certified General Accountants, 2 night stay in 2 bedroom condo - Panorama Horsethief Lodge sleeps 6 ........ $500.00 150 Robin's Ink & Taxes, Brothers Laser Printer HL 2240...................................... $129.00 151 Freightliner of Cranbrook Ltd., XL Work King Lined Jean Jacket & Multi tool................................................ $125.00 152 Community Futures East Kootenay, Weber Portable Charcoal Grill and tool set......................................................... $125.00 153 Wolfpack Signs & Printing, 2' x 8' Printed Banner - hemmed & grommets... $148.00 154 Van Houtte Coffee Services Inc., Keurig Brewer K40 Elite .............................. $120.00 155 Cranbrook Daily Townsman and Kimberley Daily Bulletin, Half page ad and leaderboard on both websites .................................................. $650.00 156 McElhanney Consultint Services Ltd., 1 Fort Steele Family Membership.......... $65.00 157 E-Know East Kootenay Online Weekly, 3 month box ad including 2 week contest page ................................................... $675.00 158 Rockies Law Corp, 1 business incorporation (excluding dispersements) .......... $750.00 159 RBC Royal Bank, 1 year free V.I.P. Banking Package........................................ $360.00 160 Kal Tire, 1 Complimentary Four Wheel Alignment ............................................ $135.00 161 Jiffy Lube, 1 complimentary oil change................................................................. $55.00 162 Lotus Books, Whitewater Cooks with Passion - Cookbook ................................. $35.00 163 Joanne Osachoff, Party Lite Candles, Gift Bag ................................................... $100.00 164 Mountain Eagle Security, gift certificate to Allegra Restaurant.......................... $100.00 165 East Kootenay Real Estate, gift certificate ........................................................... $150.00
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200 Dairy Queen Brazier Store, Certificate for 1 8" Blizzard Cake & 1 - 6 pack of cup cakes .............................. $40.00
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The annual Rotary Auction on May 6 and 7 is a service project in support of local and international Rotary projects and one of our main fundraisers throughout the year. Future local projects include the improvement and enhancement of the Rotary Way Trails and Rotary Park. Some of our recent local projects include Rotary Band Stand, Rotary Way and connectors, Cranbrook Arches project, and our annual Seniors Christmas Dinner. We support, through donations and hard work many other community groups and initiatives, including the Cranbrook Food Bank, East Kootenay Regional Hospital, and sports teams. Internationally, we partner with the Rotary Foundation to work on eliminating polio worldwide and have participated in many projects in third world countries.
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201 H & R Block, $50.00 Discount voucher towards income tax preparation for 2016................... $50.00 202 HSBC Bank Canada, Gold Plated "Year of the Goat" Key chain and Handmade Crystal ornament "Horse" ............................................................ $90.00 203 Mister Tire Sales Ltd, Wheel Alignment for Passenger Car or Light Truck ....... $99.95 204 The Hearing Loss Clinic, One pair of ear defenders .......................................... $130.00 205 Brandt Tractor Ltd, John Deere Logo Jacket Mens XXL ................................ $100.00 206 Waste Management of Canada, Scale model Waste Management Truck ........... $80.00 207 From the Ground Up (Organically Correct ), Gift Basket- Strathcona Urban Seed collection products ..................................... $50.00 208 Cutter Ranch - Fort Steele, Leg of Lamb roast ..................................................... $30.00 209 Hemp 2000, $50.00 Gift Certificate ...................................................................... $50.00 210 Arby's, $20.00 Gift Certificate .............................................................................. $20.00 211 A & W Restaurant, $50.00 Gift Certificate ........................................................... $50.00 212 MJ's Floral Designs, Large Decorative Red & White metal wall clock............ $170.00 213 Harley Davidson of the Kootenays, Men's Large T Shirt - sleeveless ............. $30.00 214 Cranbrook Golf Club, 2 Green Fees with powercart.......................................... $150.00 215 Rella Paolini & Rogers, Wills for two - Domestic partners ............................... $500.00 216 WSP Canada Inc, Gift certificate at "The Flower Pot"......................................... $55.00 217 Sakura Sushi & Grill, $30 Gift Certificate for Lunch or Dinner ......................... $30.00 218 Pharmasave, $50.00 Gift card for Pharmasave .................................................... $50.00 219 Kootenay Insurance Service Ltd., Gift Pkg: fire extinguisher, smoke detector, first aid kit ..................................... $100.00 220 Heritage Inn Cranbrook, One night stay, two tickets for Laugh Shop Comedy Club and Sunday brunch for two.......................................................... $250.00 221 New Energy Wellness Spa, $40.00 Gift Certificate.............................................. $40.00 222 Cranbrook Auto Repair, $200.00 Gift Certificate............................................... $200.00 223 The Vanity Room Salon & Day Spa, $120 mens & ladies products + 2 x $50. gift certificates .................................. $220.00 224 WSP Canada Inc, Pro Snorkel Travel Set - Blue & Black color L to XL....................................... $135.00 225 Investors Group-Dan Poirier, 18 Hole Round of Golf for 2 people @ Mission Hills ......................................... $55.00 226 Dr. Trent Brereton, Naturopathic Consultation.................................................. $150.00 227 Core Fitness, 1 - Two Month Membership - including Keytag ....................... $141.75 228 Top Crop Garden, Farm & Pet, Gift Certificate................................................... $50.00 229 Canadian Tire, Bean Bag Toss Game.................................................................... $40.00 230 Alpine Toyota, Men (L) & Ladies (M) Lethal Jackets $75.00 ea...................... $150.00 231 Acklands-Grainger Ltd, 1 Large Tool Bag ......................................................... $110.00 232 Pro Fitnes Gym, 1 - 3 month membership & wrist wraps ............................... $180.00 233 Willow Appliances Ltd., Gift Certificate............................................................. $100.00 234 Core Fitness, 1 - Two Month Membership - including Keytag ....................... $141.75 235 Rocky Mountain Prosthetics & Orthotics Ltd., $100.00 Gift Card for Allegra Restaurant ........................................................... $100.00 236 Guidance Planning Strategies, Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary Golf Card $40.00 .. $40.00 237 Pretty Pooch Dog Grooming, Gift Certificate towards Dog Grooming .............. $50.00 238 EK Transmission Ltd., One transmission service flush...................................... $250.00 239 Cranbrook Transit, 1 student bus pass................................................................... $35.00 240 Kootenay Advertiser, 1 Full page ad - includes color...................................... $1,000.00 241 Investors Group-Mary Ann Jenkins, The "Wine O'Clock" Bag - The perfect accessory for the woman who has everything .................................. $60.00 242 Max's Place, Mug, Coffee, Chai Tea Mix & 25.00 Gift Certificate..................... $75.00 243 Metro & Son Locksmith, 1 Residential Entrance Lock set.................................. $50.00 244 B A Blacktop (Interoute), Gift Certificate - 12 Kootenay Ice Tickets - upper suite 10 - 2015 / 2016 Season .............................................................................................. $650.00 245 Elizabeth Lake Lodge, 2 Night Stay ................................................................... $234.00
246 K ootenay Marine and Motor Company Inc., Poparazzi - inflatable water tube up to 3 riders, its unique shape with rocker bottom allows you to carve into the wake and glide across the water .................................................................... $600.00 247 Save On Foods, Acoustic Guitar ......................................................................... $175.00 248 Kootenay Kwik Print Ltd., $100 gift certificate towards copying & printing .. $100.00 249 RBC Dominion Securities, Men's Size XL - Adidas Golf Shirt - Bright coral color ..................................... $60.00 250 The Hearing Loss Clinic, One Hearing Test ......................................................... $40.00 251 Guillevin International, Electricians Tool Kit 16 piece ..................................... $250.00 252 Big Picture, Logitech (Bluetooth) Wireless speakers ......................................... $120.00 253 Kootenay Roasting Company, 2 lbs Costa Rican Honey - medium .................. $28.95 254 Exact Tax, 1 Free Tax return .................................................................................. $80.00 255 Creston Golf Club, 2 rounds of golf .................................................................... $120.00 256 Fort Steele Resort & R.V. Park, 2 Night stay for Family of 4.............................. $88.00 257 Koko Beach Tanning & Hair Salon, One Month of tanning with 3 packets tanning lotion ........................................... $75.00 258 Jim Nichol Contracting, $100.00 Home Depot gift certificate .......................... $100.00 259 East Side Mario's Cranbrook, $20.00 Gift Certificate .......................................... $20.00 260 Shoppers Drug Mart #290, Gift Basket for Her ................................................... $75.00 261 JJ's Laundry Depot, Certificate for one duvet, quilt or sleeping bag cleaning .... $25.00 262 Sidekick Stickers, $50.00 Gift Certificate ............................................................. $50.00 263 Bumble Tree, Play Mobil - City Action ................................................................ $49.99 264 E.H. Delamont Ltd., Sultana Mens watch .......................................................... $478.00 265 Bridge Interiors, Queen Box Spring & Mattress from Kingtown # 432 Body Fusion Model Luxury Firm Model 10 yr warranty ................................................................ $1,699.00 266 Kootenay Mountain Mechanical Ltd, Full Service Certificate Complete service, eng oil,oil filter, fuel filter and grease - minimum o f42 litres of oil ............................................. $500.00 267 Williams Moving & Storage (Cranbrook) Ltd., 2 hours local move time ........ $188.00 268 Steeples Construction Ltd., Kootenay Ice Gift Card .......................................... $100.00 269 Muriel & Jane's, Home DĂŠcor Gift Basket ......................................................... $100.00 270 Juniper Lanes (2006) Ltd., Birthday Party Pkg .................................................... $90.00 271 Cranbrook Crossfit / Underground Fitness, 1 month of Unlimited Crossfit Classes................................................................ $140.00 272 Heather Maher, RMT, one hour massage gift certificate...................................... $72.00 273 Peak Performance Motorsports Ltd., Large HJC Off-road Helmut................... $185.00 274 Affordable Floors, 8 Boxes Hardwood Flooring (260 sq. ft.) Engineered Oak 5" Planks - brown toned ....................................................... $1,500.00 275 Days Inn, Gift Certificate - 1 nights stay for two................................................ $165.00 276 Spring GM, XPEL paint Protection Treatment - Any vehicle ........................... $995.00 277 Ricks Fine Meats & Sausage, Gift Certificate ...................................................... $75.00 278 Bravo Carpet & Upholstery Care, 1 Certificate for cleaning one room ............ $100.00 279 OK Tire & Auto Service - Cranbrook, Wheel Alignment .................................. $100.00 280 Maximum Edge Skate Sharpening, 1 skate sharpening card with 10 sharpenings........................................................ $60.00 281 Carpet Superstores, 1 - 5 x 8 Area Rug ............................................................. $300.00 282 Grapes & Suds Brew, $30.00 Gift Certificate for Wine brewed on premises & Wine Cozy ................. $30.00 283 Bamboo Garden Dining Room, 2 x $20 Gift Certificate ..................................... $40.00 284 Pacific Coastal Airlines, Roundtrip ticket for two from Cranbrook to either Vancouver or Kelowna .................................................... $1,450.00 285 South East Maintenance, One load of topsoil (Approx. 10 cu yds.) delivered in Cranbrook......................................................................................... $500.00 286 Eastern Wok - Chinese Cuisine, Gift Certificate .................................................. $20.00
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Thank You Merchants and Organizations of Cranbrook and Area for their generosity and support • Tamarack Centre • Mitech Communications Inc. • Kootenay News Advertiser • McPhersons Funeral Services • Jim Pattison Broadcast Group • Cranbrook Interior Woodwork Donations for workers: Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza & Pizza Hut
Thank You To Our Cash Donators! • Miles, Zimmer & Associates • Cranbrook Denture Clinic • Haddad Financial Services
• Hryciuk Gallinger and Co. • Mik's Barbershop
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287 D r. Craig Spowart, One session of "Iveri" Teeth whitening in office includes 1/2 hour appt plus trays & bleach for home touch ups Book an appt $200.00 288 Shaw's Enterprises, 1 Towing / Lifting nylon sling .............................................. $65.00 289 Suzanne Ormiston, Notary Public, $100 Gift Certificate towards Real Estate transfer, or Mortgage transaction.... $100.00 290 Pro Vision Optical, $50.00 Gift Certificate .......................................................... $50.00 291 Windy May May Restaurant, Dinner for two ....................................................... $31.45 292 Dance With Me , 5 weeks - Dance Lessons........................................................ $130.00 293 Fab Rite Services Ltd., $200 toward rental at FR Rentals in Sparwood ........... $200.00 294 All Seasons Motor Sports, Motor Fist Hell Roaring Jacket - Unisex black & red jacket - size small ..... $260.00 295 Fabricland Ltd, "Rose" Color Throw 50" x 70" .................................................. $60.00 296 Fabricland Ltd, "Magenta" Color Throw 50" x 60" ............................................ $65.00 297 Maritime Travel Inc., Cooler bag with coolers and a $100.00 gift card to be used towards travel ...... $120.00 298 KD Electric, DeWalt 20 volt Lithium Cordless Hammer drill / impact driver combo kit ..... $399.00 299 BC Hydro, 100 piece Deluxe Highway Emergency Kit ...................................... $80.00 300 Marco Polo, Gift Certificate................................................................................... $20.00 301 Gold Creek Country Store, $50.00 Gift Certificate .............................................. $50.00 302 CIBC Wood Gundy, $100.00 gift certificate for the Heidout ............................ $100.00 303 Cranbrook Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, Gift certificate for 1 pair of custom made orthotics ............................................ $395.00 304 Splash of Colour Painting, Gift certificate towards painting (for labour and new customers only) ........... $300.00 305 Kootenay Pawnbrokers/RV Storage, $50.00 toward purchase in pawn shop or RV Storage.......................................... $50.00 306 Just Liquid Sports, 4 hour guided tour / expedition majestic Kootenay River for two people - includes kayak & gear, basic skill instruction, lunch & memories .................... $210.00 307 JJ's Laundry Depot, Certificate for one duvet, quilt or sleeping bag cleaning .... $25.00 308 Culligan Water & Beachcomber Hot Tubs, 6 month cooler rental & 12 water coupons ......................................................... $160.00 309 M & K Plumbing & Heating, Residential Forced Air Furnace Service in Cranbrook....................................... $189.95 310 Staples Canada, Stanley Cup Coin Bank .............................................................. $20.00 311 Cranbrook Photo & Studio, 1 Photo Mug & 50 5 x 7 prints .......................... $100.00 312 Denham Ford BC Ltd., Gift Certificate................................................................. $50.00 313 Exact Tax, 1 Free Tax return .................................................................................. $80.00 314 High Point Plumbing & Heating Ltd, One Year Plumbing and Heating Service Agreement ........................................ $299.00 315 Apollo Ristorante & Steak House Ltd., Certificate for 1 - 14" Pizza .................. $30.00 316 RE/MAX Blue Sky Realty Ltd., Portable Stainless Steel Mini Barbeque - uses propane .................................. $150.00 317 White Storm Enterprises Ltd., Pair of Lance Striker Auxiliary Driving Lights $287.00 318 Fitness Inc., 3 months free at Fitness Inc. ........................................................... $100.00 319 Cranbrook RV & Mini Storage,.......................................................................................... Gift certificate for storage of licensed recreational vehicle up to 30 ft. in length from June 1 to Oct 31 - .............................................................. $250.00 320 JGD Handyman, 3 hrs free painting labour .......................................................... $90.00 321 St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino, Romance Stay & Play Pkg , one night stay , strawberries & Sparkling wine, three course dinner & breakfast for two, one round of golf for two, power cart, use of hotel facilities ......................................................................... $350.00 322 Emco Corporation, Hytec Gemstar 60 x 32" Bath tub with apron, access panel right hand ......... $1,221.00 323 Fisher Peak CrossFit, 10 + 1 Punch card ........................................................... $100.00
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Roberts' Inspections, 1 Complete Home Inspection $400.00 + $20.00 GST... $420.00 Shadow Mountain Golf, 4 Golf Passes including cart ....................................... $380.00 Great Canadian Oil Change, $50.00 certificate for oil change ............................ $50.00 Signal Collision, Gift Certificate ......................................................................... $199.99 Harley Davidson of the Kootenays, Ladies Medium Sleeveless T ..................... $40.00 Spring Honda, Quick wash 'n' vac package .......................................................... $50.00 Open Gate Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic, One Acupuncture Treatment ......... $80.00 FlexiNETBroadband Inc., Free Wireless Internet Radio Equipment and Installation ($600 value) for Wireless Internet Services (Flexihome, Monthly charges of $54.95 + tax will apply thereafter) ...................................................................... $600.00 Chatters Salon - Cranbrook Ltd., Cut & Style Gift Certificate ............................ $33.60 Rockies Notary and Legal, his and her will and power of attorney package ..... $700.00 Bruder Plumbing & Heating, Furnace Service Call (materials extra) .................. $95.00 McDonald's Restaurants Ltd., Gift Basket - contains coffe, mugs & 2 meals .... $40.00 Dueck Enterprises, gift certificate for construction consulting .......................... $100.00 Lordco Auto Parts, 2 - $25.00 gift certificates .................................................... $50.00 A & W Restaurant, $29.00 Gift Certificate for "Chubby Chicken" 10 pce meal c/w 1 family size fries, 2 regular salads, 1 regular gravy ................ $29.00 Caliper Machine & Hydraulics Ltd., $75.00 gift certificate for Rick's Fine Meats ......................................................... $75.00 Joey's Restaurant, 2 - $25.00 Gift Certificates .................................................... $50.00 Panago, 3 - Certificates for a small pizza ............................................................... $36.00 Petra Naturally, Gift Bag - Bath & Body Products.............................................. $56.00 McGibbon Auto and Truck Repair, 1 Air conditioning Service, check & re-charge................................................... $150.00 Nailz & Spa, 1 Classic Manicure .......................................................................... $20.00 Van Horne Towing Ltd., 1 In town tow service ................................................... $75.00 Quizno's Subs, 1 Gift Card .................................................................................... $20.00 Elements of Life Esthetics and Breast Cancer Touch, 1 post-mastectomy bra fitting and complimentary bra .......................................... $80.00 Kootenay Massage Therapy - Troy McFadzen, RMT, 1 60 minute massage...... $90.00 Cranbrook Daily Townsman and Kimberley Daily Bulletin, 1 year subscription of Home Delivery ................................................................. $110.00 Sweet Gestures, Taste of Cranbrook Platter - Chocolates and Local Products .... $65.00
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Kootenay Granite Inc., Granite Lazy Susan................................... $175.00 Williams & Associate Mortgage Team, Licquor Basket ............... $150.00 Realty Executives Cranbrook, gift certificate for reduction in real estate listing commission....... $250.00 SA 4 Harley Davidson of the Kootenays, Men's X Large T Shirt - sleeveless ................................................. $30.00 SA 5 Mrs. Palmer's Pantry, Romantic Spring Basket ............................... $70.00 SA 6 Kimberley Golf Club, 2 Rounds of 18 Holes with Cart. Plus $50.00 dinner for 2 Gift Card ................................................. $200.00 SA 7 East Kootenay Community Credit Union, Tool Kit ...................... $100.00 SA 8 HSBC Bank Canada, Gold Plated "Year of the Goat" Key chain and Handmade Crystal ornament "Koi" ................................................................................... $65.00 SA 9 Koocanusa Publications Inc, T-shirt, 2 Coffee Travel Mugs, 3 books by Keith G Powell, signed by Author................................................................................................. $90.00 SA 10 Panago, 2 - Certificates for a small pizza ......................................... $24.00
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John Orza 1927 - 2015 John Orza passed away at the F.W. Green Memorial Home on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at 87 years of age. John was born in Viscount, SK on May 26, 1927. He was raised on the family farm, played hockey for the Viscount Hockey Team, and was a very good player. During the summer months he worked on the family farm and other area farms, during the winter months he spent time logging in Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. He married Jean Shaw on June 29th, 1948 in Watrous, SK, and they moved to Cranbrook in 1949. Shortly after, in the 1950’s John was employed with Crestbrook Forest Industries, driving logging trucks and building roads, until his retirement in 1989. John was a great gardener who took a lot of pride in his yard. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and camping, and he also enjoyed playing cards with friends. John was predeceased by his wife Jean of 57 years in 2005, his sisters Ella, Vera, Elsie, and Eileen, and by his brother Don. He is survived by his children George (Anne) of Oklahoma City, Rick (Lin) of Cranbrook, Shelby (Steve) Harvey of Revelstoke, and 1 brother Leon Orza (Lil) of Kakabeka Falls, ON, 9 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren. There will be a graveside service for John at a later date. The family would like to thank the staff of F.W. Green Memorial Home and Dr. Witten and Dr. Wigmore for their care of John over the years. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Gummer Unit, F.W. Green Memorial Home, 1700 – 4th Street South, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 6E1. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com
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Edwin Ralph Kelly 1922- 2015 Edwin Ralph Kelly “Ed� passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 28, 2015 in Cranbrook, BC at the age of 93. Ed was born on March 29, 1922 in Athalmer, BC. He was a very talented man. Some of his accomplishments included serving time in the Navy, running a successful business in Cranbrook for many years “Kelly’s Glass�, and making various things such as jewellery for his wife, stained glass lamps, toys for his grandchildren, and furniture using many different types of materials. Ed married Frances Auguson on December 16, 1944 and they enjoyed celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary last December. He was predeceased by his parents William and Catherine Kelly, by his brother Lewis Kelly, by his sister Josephine McLeod and by his great granddaughter Jannea Tiller. He is survived by his loving wife Frances “Nana� and his children Eldeen and Allan Tiller, Barbara and David Stuckenberg, Ray Kelly and his spouse Shelly Paradis. He is survived also by 5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren and many numerous amounts of loving family and friends. As per Ed’s request there will be no service. The family held a Celebration of his life/Open House on Saturday, May 2, 2015. The family sends out a great big thank you to the Care Staff at Joseph Creek Care Village in the Lakit Neighbourhood. They were absolutely amazing in how they cared for Ed and all of the family there with him. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com
Working together to be the best for our communities, our environment‌our future! Zellstoff Celgar operates a World Class1,500 tonne/day modern bleach kraft pulp mill located in Southeastern BC. This market kraft operation is committed to being its customers preferred supplier of customized pulp while maintaining its responsible position within the community. Presently we are seeking applicants for the position of Log Scaler / Yard Supervisor. Reporting to the Assistant Fibre Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring all loads delivered to the mill are scaled to both Company Standards and to all Provincial Regulations. You must hold a valid BC Scaling license with a minimum of 2 years scaling experience. In this role you will monitor the log quality program, ensuring the safety and efficiency of all log yard operations and maintenance of scale equipment. Your experience includes: • Weighing log loads, preparing daily reports, and month end reports • Hand scaling sample loads as per company standards and provincial legislation • Creating and maintaining log yard decks and inventory records • Maintaining scale platform to within regulatory tolerances • Operate rubber tired and tracked log loaders • Supervising loader operators • A working knowledge of the SAFE companies program • Excellent communication skills • Ability to use various software packages is an asset Zellstoff Celgar is just minutes from Castlegar, BC in the West Kootenay region. To apply for this position, please Email your CV to: jo-anne.shea@celgar.com (Apologies in advance; only those considered for an interview will be contacted)
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The Cranbrook branch is seeking an applicant for Shipping/Receiving who will assist in all areas of running a parts department. Duties will include: shipping and receiving of incoming and outgoing freight; processing and locating freight; customer and service department parts ordering; processing, requisitioning and providing quotes; processing and filing parts and service packing slips and invoices; other duties as required to maintain a clean and efficient parts department. The successful candidate will be computer literate and have excellent communication skills; experience with Quipware is preferable. It is necessary that the candidate be willing to continuously learn This position will require heavy lifting and carrying. Journeyperson status or enrollment in the Parts apprentice program are not required, but would be considered an asset. A highly successful candidate may be offered an apprenticeship if not already enrolled in the program. Mike Anderson, 250-426-6778 or manderson@gwequipment.com
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PERMANENT PART-TIME PROPERTY MANAGER required in SPARWOOD, BC for townhouse rentals. Must be honest, trustworthy, fair, frugal, good judge of people, have great common sense. Position includes organizing, administrating, record keeping, reporting, purchasing, hiring & supervising. Send resumes to primeprop@mymts.net or fax 1(204)633-8945
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GOOD quality horse hay wanted, minimum 200 bales, prefer small squares with some alfalfa. Baynes Lake area, will pay for delivery if available. sandralhodgins@gmail.com or 403-249-2683
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$100 & Under 4 matching P245/70/R17�, $25/each. 2 GT Maxtour 185/60/R14�, like new, $80/total. Turn at Lordco, down hill, past dump, 1st right, follow in to 1st barn on left to travel trailer. Assorted tires: 13� to 17�, $25/each. I buy some tires. Turn at Lordco, down hill past dump, first right, follow in to barn on left. Computer monitor, $25. Entertainment centre, $5. Double bed frames, $40/each. (250)489-2697 Four LT275/65/R20� 10-ply, excellent tread, need 20� tubes, $50/each. Turn at Lordco, down hill, past dump, first right, follow in to first barn on left. Four serviced lawnmowers, starting at $65. Call (250)4172040 “Kootenai Why Stories�, Frank Linderman, $15. “East Kootenay Chronicles�, David Scott & Edna Hanic, $10. “Tales of the Windermere�, Winifred Ariel Weir, $20. “The Kootenai Puzzle�, H.D. Smiley, $50. “40 Years in Canada�, Samuel B. Steele, $45. “The Flathead Indians�, John Fahey, $40. “The Buffalo Head�, R.M. Patterson, $45. (250)489-4532 Left hand Ping golf irons, #5-PW, reduced to $100 for quick sale. (778)517-5014 Platform rocker & foot stool, $45. Large “Country Kitchen� table, 2 leaves each 12� wide, table is 41.5�x57.5�, $50. Dining chairs, $10/each. Backpacking tent, $50. Call (250)489-4532 Two 205/75/R15� trailer tires, $25/each. (250)417-6603
$200 & Under 4 Toyo LT245/75/R16�, 6-ply, $150/total. 4 P265/70/R17� Goodyear Wranglers, 1/2 ton or SUV, $150/total. 4 GM 6-hole alum. 16� truck rims w/centres, $150/total. Turn at Lordco, down hill past dump, 1st right, follow in to 1st barn on left to travel trailer. Beautiful sweater, hand knit by Folknits North Country knitwear Yukon Territory of Qiviuk (Musk Ox wool), paid $600, sell for $250. Size XL. 1 (250)489-4532 Ranger “21� swimming pool filter, $800 new, selling for $200. (250)417-6603 Three serviced self propelled lawnmowers, starting at $110. (250)417-2040
Farm Equipment Irrigation pipe: 600’ of 6� mainline w/3 6� valves, two 6� elbows. 1720’ of 4� line w/sprinklers. $3000/all. (250)421-0354
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710B JD Extend A back hoe, slides & cylinders have been repaired, digging & clean up buckets 80%, detachable, no tractor, digging depth 23’ $2500 (250)417-6536 A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
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Medical Supplies Lift recliner, burgundy, electric w/battery back up, new cond., rarely used, paid $1195 (with receipt), asking $650. Call (250)427-3523
Misc. for Sale Composted manure, top soil, bark mulch, lava, pond boulders, flagstone & stackers, delivery available (250)421-7399 For Sale Two refrigerated drink machines, or trade for 2000 watt generator. 1 (250)427-7786 MODEL BOATS Handmade, radio controlled. 250-352-2419 Only one left! RV lot for lease at Kristina Creek Resort, fully serviced, games, trails & swimming pool. See www.kristinacreek.ca or call (250)424-5403 SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397. Make money and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info and DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext: 400OT www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT
STEEL BUILDINGS “Spring sales with hot savings!� All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
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Condo in Creston, BC, adult complex, 2-bdrm, 2-bath, w/d, f/s,dishwasher, beautiful view, $219,000. (250)417-7072 or (250)489-4456 www.crestonvalley.com/ property/rennich/index.php
Kootenays New subdivision coming summer 2015
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Mobile Homes & Parks
1975 22’x48’ double wide Good condition. Already disassembled and ready for shipping.
Only $15,000
Call James 250-417-5257
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Rentals Acreage New subdivision coming summer 2015
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Antlers Wanted,
Musical Instruments DJ SERVICE & KARAOKE Weddings (complete), anniversaries, birthdays & family reunions. Will travel throughout area. *Not expensive - No time limit or extra costs. One price 20+ years of entertaining. Families & guests. CALL ME! Leave Message 250-421-3298,Lily.
Real Estate
• Security Buildings • On-site Manager • Fridge, stove & hot water included • Centrally located near malls, schools, college & hospital
OFFICE:
106 1850 2nd St. N., Cranbrook Phone (250)489-5160 (250)417 1260
Rare opportunity to purchase private 150 acres 5 minutes from Cranbrook BC. Borders crown land on 3 sides. Mixture of timber and fields. Not in the ALR zoned RR60. Serious inquiries only, $675,000. 250-489-9234
For Sale By Owner Dovetail log shell packages for cabins, garages or barns, includes Mortised loft timbers, 22 long, 18 wide, 10 high and larger. For more info, call Dalton, (250)428-0108
Quiet downtown location, 1bdrm apt in Cranbrook, $650/mo, inc. all utilities, adults only, n/s, n/p, references required, available June 1. (250)919-3744
has some rust, only starts once in a while, 165,400 km, blue color, GAS PEDAL IS ON THE LEFT SIDE, asking $500 obo. Please call (250)919-7797 4 Firestone winter tires, 195/65R15 4-bolt mounted on steel rims, off of Chev Cobalt, should fit any Chev or Sunfire, used 1 month, $500 firm. (250)427-3477 Four 205/60R16 Goodyear Nordic winter tires on 5-hole universal mag wheels, Nitrogen, balanced. Used one season, ex. cond., $450 firm. (250)489-2100 (250)421-0020
Beaters under $1000
Cars - Domestic
Cars - Domestic 2008 Toyota Yaris, 4-dr, 5-spd standard, new front tires & bearings, runs well, 212,000 km, $3300 obo.(250)421-8976
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Sparwood 1 bdrm condo, @ Mtn. Air Chalets - furn or not inc util, w/deck, no pets, $700 + DD Call 403-616-6467 or 403-474-3926. WILSHIRE Apartments, central location, incl heat, hot water, games room, sauna, n/p, n/s, n/parties, 2-bdrm units, $725-$800. 1-bdrm, $650. Call 250-417-7379
CRESTON 2 bdrm home w/single car garage in 55+ community - #30 - 310 6th Avenue South. Very clean. W/D & kitchen appliances included. Utils extra. $950 monthly. 1 yr. lease. Refs. required. Call 1(306)222-3563. SPARWOOD, 2-storey, 3bdrm townhouse for rent w/full basement, close to school & rec centre. (250)425-4448 primeprop@mymts.net
Commercial Vehicles 2002 Honda Accord Coupe, V6, loaded, 156,000km, new W/S tires on alloy rims, towing package, immaculate, senior driven, $6500. (250)427-2258
has some rust, only starts once in a while, 165,400 km, blue color, GAS PEDAL IS ON THE LEFT SIDE, asking $500 obo. Please call (250)919-7797
Cars - Domestic
1966 Chrysler Windsor, partially restored, $7000 obo. (250)429-3937
2002 Merc Cougar 2.5L V6, Std, almost new, rebuilt front to back, ex. cond., very fast, $5000 Too many details to list. (250)489-1956
2002 PT Cruiser Chrysler, 5-spd std, 43,000 km, air, p/w, no rust., $2000. 1994 Mazda Miata, 72,000 miles, auto, hard & soft top. 2000 Ford Explorer, no rust, 3-spd auto., $2000. (250)428-4775 2005 Ford Mustang, 72,000km, 5-spd manual, $8900 obo. (250)426-9735
1979 Chev Malibu Classic, 2-dr, new: engine, paint, headers, top end cam & lifters, ex. cond., asking $5500. Call after 5pm, (250)426-5498
1985 Thunderbird Elan V6 Automatic 78,500 km No rust excellent condition $5,500 OBO (250)421-7054 1992 Toyota Corolla Wagon, new alternator, new winter & summer tires all on rims, newer muffler, well maintained, 277,000 km, $1400. Call (250)428-5624
1957 Studebaker truck, runs well, new paint, $8000 obo. (250)464-1286 (250)489-2265 1963 Plymouth Belvedere, push button control, please make me an offer. (250)4268307
1993 Toyota Corolla FOR PARTS,
Ol’ Blue 1954 International Off frame. Restored: motor, paint, no rust. Lots of fun & money invested ($15,000) Asking only $8500 for a new toy (250)417-1418
Motorcycles 1982 Honda Interstate Goldwing, 1100cc, A1 shape, 62,372km, inc. trailer, asking $5500. Henry, (250)428-3545
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1993 Toyota Corolla FOR PARTS,
For rent: 2 RV Moyie River front lots, fully serviced, side by side, 100x40, at 3 Valley Resort in Yahk, BC, $1000/year each including services. Email for more info: Holiday trailer or rent. Fully serviced & set up at Kristina Creek Resort. Sleeps 4, ideal for young family, games, trails & swimming pool. See www.kristinacreek.ca or call (250)424-5403
45’ Commercial transport van, heated, new 24.5 rubber, $5000. (250)489-8794
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Cars - Sports & Imports 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. Auto, A/C, PW, PL. 170,000km. Asking $9000. Call 250-919-7836
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Homes for Rent 3-bdrms, 2 full baths, all appliances, newer modular w/fenced yard, 8x10 storage shed, $1200/m, references required. (250)421-8976
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS 4-cylinder, 4-spd auto, block heater, new windshield, air, cruise, mud flaps, seats-5, CD/AM/FM, 4-new winter tires on rims, 4-summer tires on rims, no accidents, one owner & well maintained, only 85,300 km, $11,500 obo. (250)4223469
2008 Mazda 5, auto, 6 passenger, loaded, 180,000 km, absolutely immaculate, $7777.77. (250)426-7354
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Apt/Condo for Rent CRANBROOK, 1-bdrm & 2bdrm apartments, $600/m, includes utilities. (250)417-5806
1993 Toyota Corolla FOR PARTS,
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1998 Subaru Forester AWD, well maintained, new timing belt, battery, windshield, no rust, 220,000 km, $5000. (250)346-3378 2001 Chevrolet Impala, black, 4-dr, w/sunroof, good cond, only 181,356 km, asking $3000. (250)426-7797 2001 Grande Am, 5-spd, 4cyl, 194,000 km, sunroof, silver, good tires, 2-dr, $2300 obo. (250)426-0535 or (250)421-0551 2002 Chevrolet Impala, 4-dr, runs great, fully loaded, leather, sunroof, good tires, 270,000 km, $2500 obo. (250)489-1521 (250)464-9997
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Antiques / Classics
Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antique Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 in town.
Furniture
• 1 & 2 Bedroom units
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Solid Oak kitchen/dining room table & chairs, 6’x3-1/2’ table, 6 padded solid Oak chairs, $600 obo. (250)489-2428
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has some rust, only starts once in a while, 165,400 km, blue color, GAS PEDAL IS ON THE LEFT SIDE, asking $500 obo. Please call (250)919-7797 1997 Camaro 30th Anniversary Edition, black, V6, auto, loaded, 30,000km on new motor, $4700 obo. (250)428-7454 2002 Toyota van, must sell, offers. (250)426-8307
2007 Mazda 3 Sedan Manual transmission After market LED Spyder headlights Kenwood CD/ DVD deck Bluetooth compatible. Excellent condition. Very clean. One owner. $7500 (250)919-7788
1990 BMW K-1, 1000cc, rare model, red & yellow, flat four, 4 valves per cylinder, fuel injection, stainless steel exhaust, new Michelin radials, 55,000 km, $4500 obo. Must be seen! (250)426-8408 2004 Black Honda Rukas scooter, 50cc, low mileage, $1500. (250)417-9976 2004 Vulcan 2000, 2053 cu.cm of power & torque, if you are searching for the most powerful cruiser in mint cond., this is it! $7900. (250)2316720 Kimberley 2004 Yamaha Roadstar 1700, ex cond, 40,000km, lots of extras including Stage II upgrade, $8400. (250)489-2474
2006 Yamaha V Star 650 Silverado Classic, 9459km, saddle bags, windshield, sissy bar, halogen headlight, bike cover, electric vest (new never used), $5800. (250)489-4532 2008 750 Honda Shadow, 16,823 km, c/w windshield, saddle bags, sissy bar, engine guard & bike cover, ex. cond., $6000. (250)529-7724
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, 120,000 km, summer & winter wheels, air, $6500 obo. (250)427-7153 2008 Dodge Charger RT, 5.7L, 85,000km, one owner, summer driven only, $18,500. (250)417-7163 2008 Pontiac Grande Prix, V6, 1 owner, no rust, no dents, 111,000 km, $9500. Call (250)427-7094 (250)427-8758 2009 Pontiac G5, 4-dr, manual, FWD, 97,390 km, ex. cond., $7000. (250)489-5392
2009 Honda Goldwing, nav, audio, CB, other extras, call in evenings, (250)428-4301
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2010 850 4x4 Polaris Sportsman Touring, c/w winch, windshield, back box, extra set of tires & rims, handle bar warmer & tracks, asking $8500 with tracks or $6500 without. (250)529-7434
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2011 HONDA CRF230F w/riding gear, low km, 10 hrs approx riding time, $4800. 1 (250)426-3606 HD Sportster factory custom, 5400 km, (250)426-7710
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Off Road Vehicles 1996 Yamaha Big Bear 350 quad, plow, winch, $4000.(250)423-0328
2010 Dinli Centhor, red, 700cc ATV, trunk, wench, 500km, $5500. (250)428-7305
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1978 24’ Prowler, good cond., $1900. (250)427-3300
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Trucks & Vans
1979 28’ Terry trailer, good cond., fully contained, awning, sleeps-6+, $2800. (250)4210435
2009 Keystone Hideout 23RKS with slide, walk around queen, 2 entries, ex. cond., $13,500. (250)422-9321 or (250)421-9328
35’ Toy hauler, has 10’ garage, sleeps 8-10, $16,000. Two 8’ campers, both have fridge, stove, furnace, one has bathroom, $1200 & $3000. Good clean units, Call (250)428-9759
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 engine. 4DR 4X4 green with PS/PB/Power windows, cruise control, winter rated tires, trailer hitch. In excellent condition with 330,000 Km . $4800 OBO 250-430-7446
2006 Ford F150 Supercab, 4x4, p/w, air, new rubber, clean, $14,000. Leave message, (250)427-5162
ONLINE RV DEALS www.VoyagerRV.ca Over 200 new & used motorhomes, 5th wheels, trailers & campers. 0 down financing. Trades accepted. BC’s LARGEST Dealer. Voyager RV Centre, Hwy 97 Winfield. Toll free 1-800-668-1447
1999 Chev Blazer SUV, good cond., 239,263km, 4WD, auto, sunroof, 31 10.50 R15 LT tires, clean, V6, $4000 obo. (250)427-3040 (250)427-6376
1994 K.W. T800. 500hp N14 Cummins,46000lb Rockwell 410’s,Big 6 suspension. Excellent appearance, low hours, reliable. $29,500. 1986 PARPAC tri-axle wagon, Offers. Certified. 2000 PEERLESS pole trailer $4,000 certified. Call 250.428.5610 or 250.254.2441 Dave
1991 26’ Rustler, Jack & Jill bunks, front kitchen, fold out couch, air, full bath, new water pump, newer HW tank, new battery, sleeps-6, $5500 obo. (250)426-5653
2011 Coleman 26-1/2’ Lite CT250GS travel trailer, walk around queen bed, ducted air & heat, slide has couch, sink & stove, 1/2 ton towable, power awning, hard wall siding, $17,500. 1(250)402-6717 2011 Lance camper 1181, slide out, full bathroom, winter package, solar, loaded, like new, $28,800 obo. (250)4269832
1991 Dodge Ram Cummins diesel & 2010 Adventure camper. 140 watt solar panel, television, skylight, surround sound stereo system inside & out. $24,999 obo for both. (250)427-6806 1992 Jayco tent trailer, sleeps-6, f/s, good cond, $2200 obo. (250)421-8976 1992 Terry 29’, sleeps-6, rear walk around bed, appliances good working cond, newer fridge & awning, $4800. (250)428-7208
Snowmobiles 2012 Creekside 22RB, walk-around bed, couch, oven, MW, large bathroom, day/night blinds, 30 lb propane tanks, black tank flush, solar panel, p/awning, new battery, 3-yrs left on EXTENDED WARRANTY, $19,800. (250)489-1645
1994 Westwind 22’. 5th Wheel with hitch, good cond., air, furnace, awning, 4 burner propane stove & oven, MW, fridge/freezer, tub/shower & toilet, queen bed, sleeps 6, all works, power front jacks, propane tanks, asking $4500. Phone 250-427-4975
2014 Cougar Travel Trailer, 19’, with large slide, most options inc. power awning, as new, $24,500. (250)427-0728
1997 Vanguard Wrangler 5th wheel, 26’, hitch included, asking $8000. (250)426-5535
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1998 Kustom Koach 5th Wheel, 27.5’, like new, original owners, never smoked in, used 2 weekends, slide-out, air, awning, furnace, gas/electric fridge, loaded w/options, paid $51,900, reduced to $13,500 obo. (250)427-4435 1999 25’ Salem 5th Wheel, slide, loaded, $6900. Call (250)422-3217 1999 29-1/2’ Fleetwood Storm Class A, good cond., from Arizona, 451 C.I., 34,000 miles, queen bed in rear, $16,000 obo. 1976 Class C Dodge 17’, Tioga, 318 C.I., fiberglass body, like new tires, good running cond., $3000 obo. (250)428-4775 or (250)4894688
1999 Frontier 22.5’ sleeps 6, full kitchen, 6-person dinette, full lounge, 4pc. bath, excellent condition, new awning, $7900 (250)489-1833 1999 Jayco Litehawk 21BH, rear bunks, U-shape dinette, stereo, 4400lbs, awning, F/S, oven, very clean, no leaks, $7000. (250)489-0446 2003 23’ Westwind camper, sleeps-6, Jack & Jill beds, solar panel equipped, clean, outside shower, asking $7000. (250)427-5987 2005 29’ Holiday trailer, equipped with solar panels, 285 watts, 2000 watt inverter, large slide w/awning, dual wheels, mint cond., $16,000 obo. (250)342-6805 2006 Pioneer Holiday Trailer 19’, air, walk around queen bed, awning, $8000. Call (250)426-0252 2008 Pioneer 19’ trailer, ex. cond., barely used, $13,500. (250)421-3885
Reduced by $1200. Camping & Hunting. Truck & camper, rebuilt motor, trans, drive shaft, 8000lb winch, new water pump, alternator, power steering pump, master cylinder, shocks, 3-way fridge, stove, heater, many more, asking $4700, may consider trades.Call Ray,(250)489-5038
toll free 1-800-665-2382
2005 Arctic Cat M7, $3500 obo. (250)489-2877
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2000 4-Runner, 3.4L, V6 standard, 5-spd, running boards, sunroof, tow package, new clutch, 372,000km, 2nd owner, $4200. Dave, (250)489-0999
1984 S10 Blazer, 4x4, 350 V8, 700 rear transmission, 9 bolt Curry rear end, $6000. (250)427-7094
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Very Good Condition! Many Upgrades Call for info (250)426-7988
1993 Chev Silverado 1500 Ext cab 2x4, 350 cu.in., 4-spd auto, hard cover, running boards, Michelins, tow package, 288 K, runs great, $2400 obo. (250)402-6043 Creston
2000 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel, 24 valve, loaded w/leather, good shape, 200,000km, $11,800. Leave message at (250)829-0773 or call (250)421-7133 2002 Dodge Dakota 4x4, 4.7L, auto, 205,000km, 4-dr, air, very clean, $6900 obo. (778)517-5084 2004 GMC Sierra SLE 2500, 6.6 Duramax, 4-dr Ext cab, fully loaded, auto, 342,000 km, ex. shape, clean interior & body, 1 season on new winter tires, $12,400 with topper, $11,800 without. (250)4231377
2002 Explorer Limited, V8, w/trailer tow package, ex. cond., $5500. (250)426-7354
1998 Ford F150 4x4, 4.2L, 5-spd, 170,000km, shortbox, canopy, $6000 obo. Call (250)428-9884
2006 Chev Silverado 2500HD Ext. cab 4x4, includes aluminum bullboard, drybox, stainless steel stepbars & 4 winter tires on rims, only 122,000km, $18,500 obo. (250)426-5987
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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Sunshine Houseboat Vacations Ltd., of Cranbrook, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for a License of Occupation for Commercial General purpose (proposed septic field), situated on Provincial Crown land located in Gold Bay, Koocanusa Lake, BC, and containing 1.102 hectares more or less. The Lands File for this application is 4405580. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook BC V1C 7G1 or email to: AuthorizingAgency.Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to June 5, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp Search/Search by File Number: 4405580 for more information Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to these records requires the submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.Visithttp://www.gov.bc.ca/freedomof information to learnmore about the FOI submissions
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2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, Stow & Go model, roof rack, hidden hitch, very good cond., very clean, $6000. (250)464-1159 2007 F150, 4x4, 133,000 km, red with matching canopy, immaculate cond., trailer tow package, has all service records, can be seen at Mister Tire in Cranbrook, $15,500. (250)426-9606 2007 Ford F150 Lariat Supercrew, 4x4, 5.4 V8, leather interior, p/moonroof, sprayed shortbox, tri-fold Tonneau cover, air suspension kit, 61,000 km, ex. cond., $20,000. (250)426-9572 2008 DODGE Ram, 3500, 4x4 crew cab, loaded w/8’ box,$30,000. Good used work trucks. 1(250)427-6199 2008 F150, 4x2, Super Crew, XLT, V8, 170,000km, loaded, white/tan, new 3-fold Tonneau cover, great cond., $10,999.99. (250)426-5093
2010 Ford F-150, 4x4 ext cab, loaded. Also other good used trucks. 1 (250)427-6199 Hunter’s Special: 1980 Chev pickup, with Okanagan camper, great shape, comes with canopy, $3500. (250)421-9160 Selling locally, 2003 GMC 4x4 pickup, 5-spd standard, regular cab, short box, $6000 obo. Call for more details, (250)427-7171 or (250)4645214
Utility Trailers Flatdeck trailer, 16’x8’, heavy duty, double axle, new tires & spring shackles, $3500 obo. (250)489-5798 Tandem utility trailer, flatdeck, 8x16, $2200. (250)4176893
Boats 12’ aluminum shape, asking (250)417-3323
boat, good $600. Call
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2009 Silverado pick up, longbox, 2WD, V6, auto, air, p/w, $6500. (250)428-0108
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INVITATION TO BID Project #13747 Golden Community Early Learning & Childcare Centre
Kids Don’t Choose the Streets 2009 22’ Salem f/s, furnace, c/w hitch, sleeps-6, awning, $9999 firm. (250)489-4276
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2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad cab 4x4, $5200 obo. Call (250)426-8032
Trucks & Vans
2009 Chev Silverado 1500 Extra cab 4x4, immaculate cond., 121,000km, $20,000 (250)428-9606
1999 Dodge Dakota, V6, 5-spd, 4x4, good runner, $4500. (250)423-0328
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2011 Chev Traverse LT, 60,000km, AWD, 8-passenger, 2-1/2 yrs left on extended warranty, never winter driven, ex. cond., $25,500. (250)342-6968 Windermere
2006 GMC 2500 HD 4x4, V8, auto, a/c, 260,000km, well maintained, receipts for new parts, $15,000. (250)426-8591
SD 06 - Golden Community Early Learning & Childcare Centre The Board of Education of School District #06 (Rocky Mountain) 1000 S 14th Avenue, Golden, BC. The project, located in Golden, BC, consists of construction of a 392 m2 Daycare addition to the existing Alexander Park Elementary School. The work includes site development and construction of a new one storey wood framed structure over crawlspace, concrete slabs and stairs on grade. The roof is a combination of insulated SBS roof over plywood decking and wood trusses, with acrylic stucco finish system to exterior wood framed walls. Bid documents may be viewed and picked up at MQN Architects: #100 – 331332nd Ave., Vernon, BC. V1T 2M7, Tel: (250) 542-1199 after 1:00 PM (PST), Friday, May 01, 2015. Call to reserve your set. Bid documents may also be viewed at Construction Association Offices (SICA) in Cranbrook and Kelowna BC and, online at BC Bid. Aivee Castro MQN Architects Tel: (250) 542-1199 #100 – 3313-32nd Ave. Fax: (250) 542-5236 Vernon, BC. V1T 2M7 acastro@mqn.ca Bid documents will be available to General Contractors only upon payment of deposit of $50.00 for each set of documents. The deposit is refundable upon return of the documents in good condition within fourteen (14) days of the Award of Contract. Make deposit cheque payable to MQN Architects. A ten percent (10%) Bid Bond shall be submitted with the Bid. A fifty percent (50%) Performance Bond and a fifty percent (50%) Labour and Material Payment Bond are required within ten (10) working days of the Award of Contract. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a CCDC 2 (2008) Stipulated Price Contract and BCDC-2 amendments for Publicly Funded Projects. A non-mandatory site tour scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 3:00 PM (MST). N/A. Bids together with all documentation as called for in the Instructions to Bidders are to be delivered to the address listed below before 2:00 PM (MST) Thursday, May 28, 2015. Late bids will be returned unopened. Sealed bids together with all other attachments as called for in the Instructions to Bidders, marked “BID FOR: Golden Community Early Learning & Childcare Centre, Golden BC ” with the Bidder’s name and return address clearly indicated on the envelope, will be received at: Attn: Steve Jackson, Director of Operations School District #06 (Rocky Mountain) 620-4th Street Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Phone: (250) 342-4676 Fax: (250) 342-2579 FAX Bid Amendments: (250) 342-2579 The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted. In submitting bids, it is understood that the bid will remain irrevocable and open for acceptance until sixty (60) calendar days have expired from the bid closing date.
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A mother’s role has really changed! It was just before the First World War that Mother’s Day was first established in Canada and the United States. Even though we have only been celebrating our mothers for a little less than a hundred years, their role and status have changed a lot because of family separations, reconstituted families, adoptive families, etc. There are as many different family models as there are new challenges for the modern mother. The feminist struggle has opened new doors, as much in the job market as in the home. But there still remain enormous difficulties in families where the mother is not necessarily the one who gave birth to us. Think about those reconstituted families, for example, where sometimes two mothers share the same role. According to the most recent statistics of the Public Health Agency of Canada, 12% of families with children are reconstituted. As well as playing her traditional role, a mother must, more than
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ever, be inventive and able to organize complicated daily logistics within families where her status can sometimes be ambiguous. On Mother’s Day pay homage to mothers for finding answers to all the new challenges they are faced with. New breakthroughs in fertility treatments and the possibilities of adoption are also changing the hand that motherhood is dealt. It takes the modern mother a lot of courage and patience to take the difficult and often frustrating steps that accompany the decision to go to a fertility clinic or to start the monumental task of putting together an adoption file. On Mother’s Day pay homage to their determination. Today’s mothers are faced with new challenges.
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Our resources go way beyond our scenic beauty. Read inside some of the stories that make our region vibrant and unique.
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Cranbrook—expanding regional hub of the East Kootenay
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(From top, clockwise) Crowds line the streets for the Sam Steele Days Parade. The Wild Horse Theatre at Fort Steele Heritage Town. A look at the home rink of the Kootenay Ice at Western Financial Place. A Pacific Coastal plane gets ready for takeoff at the Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport. Cranbrook has a lot going for it. From the obvious assets of brilliant sunshine, green forests, sparkling lakes and rivers to the more intangible qualities this community offers, there is plenty here to crow about. Below is a snapshot of the community and some of its amenities, services and infrastructure. Transportation Cranbrook provides ground transport links to markets across North America, including: • CP Rail Four common carriers with local terminals serving Cranbrook, and one bonded warehouse • Across the region there are more than 45 trucking establishments providing service for hauling and general freight, moving and storage, logging and mining transport, and other trucking services. Many provide overnight or daily service to major centres
• Cranbrook is within 40 minutes of Kingsgate, a major US point of entry for road and rail freight. Retail The retail sector is Cranbrook‘s largest employer, reflecting the role the City plays in providing retail services to the region. Cranbrook is home to the region’s existing ‘Big Box’ retailers, with many other chains having already decided to locate in Cranbrook or considering the prospect. Healthcare and Education As the regional service centre, Cranbrook provides the East Kootenays with a first class regional hospital and associated healthcare facilities. The main campus of the BC College of the Rockies is located in Cranbrook, with six other campuses throughout the region providing a broad range of academic and vocational programs. The
College has been instrumental in developing training programs to address key labour and skills priorities in the region. Tourism The East Kootenays has a large and increasing tourism sector and almost all visitors (62% of which are non- residents) to the region stay in, or pass through, Cranbrook. The City serves as a hub for resorts and outdoor tourism facilities such as ski hills, hot springs and golf courses. There are approximately 34 accommodation properties with more than 1,000 bed units as well as meeting facilities. In addition there are 800 camp and RV sites in neighbouring parks and private facilities. Cranbrook is also a key player in sports tourism in the region, hosting the multi-use Western Financial Place and numerous indoor and outdoor recreation facilities.
Airport The Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport is emerging as a transportation growth engine for the region’s burgeoning tourism industry. It is the 10th busiest airport in the province with roughly 117,125 passengers in 2013, an 11% increase since 2010. The airport provides regular scheduled daily flights to and from Vancouver and Calgary, with new service expansion now in development. Communications Cranbrook is the central hub for East Kootenay communications delivery, including cable, wireless and telecommunications. The planned expansion of broad- band service is key to the City’s economic development strategy to attract professional service providers and entrepreneurs to the region.
Population: Cranbrook area (square km): 31.95 Population density (per square km) 604.7 Service population (within 150 km) 69,857 Housing and building: Value of building permits over 10 years: $356.7 million Average home price: $282,000 Education: K-12: 10 public and 2 private schools Post-Secondary: College of the Rockies Medical: General Practice/Family Physicians: 51 Specialist Physicians: 40 Attractions: Western Financial Place Kootenay Ice WHL Hockey Cranbrook Curling Centre Key City Theatre Symphony of the Kootenays Stages Studio Door Theatre Canadian Museum of Rail Travel Fort Steele Heritage Town Bull River Fish hatchery Wildstone Golf Course Shadow Mountain Golf Course St Eugene Golf Resort and Caino Cranbrook Golf Club Mission Hills Golf club Events: Cranbrook Farmers’ Market Cranbrook Pro Rodeo Fort Steele Dominion Day Celebration Fort Steele Halloween Kootenay Children’s Festival Kootenay Fall Fair Rockin’ in the Rockies Sam Steele Days
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Hard work, inventiveness and listening to your clients
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Mike Hambalek, right, receiving the Business Person of the Year Award at the Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. At the recent Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards, Mike Hambalek, of Caliper Machine & Hydraulics Ltd. won the Business Person of the Year award. He did that through a combination of knowing his customers, hard work and a level of inventiveness rarely seen anywhere. Caliper Machine & Hydraulics Ltd. is a machine, welding, fabricating and engineering services shop that has been in business for 41 years. Hambalek has been with the company for 19 years, taking over ownership 17 years ago. “Back in 2008 and 2009, our shop work was getting slow so I approached Teck and spoke with their employees about problems
they might have been having with their equipment,” said Hambalek. He said that the first problem they identified was at the back of their graders. At the back, there are teeth that can get pushed up on a hard contact with a rock. As these are connected to a bar to the back of the radiator, the end result is that the radiator could get pushed into the fan, causing between $50,000 to $100,000 worth of damage. “What we did was come up with a different idea where we made a shock absorbing cylinder, called a link absorber. That fixed the problem.” A short while later, again speaking with people at Teck to come up with solutions, he was informed that there were numerous prob-
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(Above) A view of the steel dash created by Caliper Machine & Hydraulics Ltd. to replace the plastic dash in the giant Komatsu haul trucks used by Teck. (Right) The solar and wind powered light stand currently being perfected by Hambalek and his partner, Bob Frampton. lems with the dash on the huge Komatsu 930e haul trucks. “They gave me this broken dash made out of plastic and asked me if it could be made of steel,” said Hambalek. “Besides it breaking, they told me that it took three hours to make any repairs to gauges or anything else on it.”
Hambalek went home, created a prototype out of craft paper, took it into a 3d program and cut one out of steel. He made it so it would go on and off easily, turning a three-hour repair job into three minutes. “Now we’ve done every Komatsu truck there and the smaller 830e as well.” Currently, as Teck and
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A view of the roller saddle block (the blue device with the green leaf emblazoned on it) being tested in the field on a massive shovel. This invention is under development by Hambalek and his company. other operators in places like Fort McMurray are using the giant 797 Cat Haul Trucks, he is working on prototypes to replace their
dashes as well. “The market for this is huge.” Lately, a project Hambalek is working on is get-
ting more and more attention. Starting with speaking with an electrician at Teck, Hambalek found out that they are constantly running
large lights on generators that operate on diesel fuel. In the winter, these lights run 24 hours a day because they won’t start when they
are cold. “I asked a senior foreman who estimated they spend over $1 million a year at the five mines just for the diesel fuel.” He spoke with a friend, Bob Frampton, who had designed a solar and wind powered light tower that used no generator at all. Although it was small, it had already run for two years without spending any money on it. The two set to work on making it more heavy duty. They replaced the halogen lights with LEDs, put on solar panels that will adjust to capture the best light and a wind turbine on the top of the light tower. The two formed Soleco Technologies to perfect the invention. “In winter testing, it ran almost continuously for almost five full nights in a day with 15 to 16 hours of darkness. We put in a generator and if the batteries get low, or the temperature drops it kicks in for a few hours to recharge the batteries. It then is ready for another four to six days of light.” Teck and other companies from Alberta and as far away as Chile have approached him about lights. Local company JSL Forum
Ltd., is also speaking with Hambalek about putting security cameras on the light stands. Because of this interest, Hambalek’s partner Frampton is in China overseeing the manufacture of the latest, more heavy-duty version of the lights. But one of the biggest projects Hambalek has ever done is still ongoing. For the past nine years he has been working on a roller saddle block to help with the operation of the big shovels used in the mining industry. Parts of the equipment were breaking on a regular basis and as the costs to fix are astronomical, Hambalek worked with engineers, Teck employees and his own acumen to create a device to alleviate the problem. Some testing has been done and Hambalek hopes to get the new roller saddle block into place as soon as he is able. “I’ve been able to do all this because I speak with the people on the ground. Sure it’s taken time and money, but I always say if you don’t try you’ll never know. Because of all of this, we’ve been breaking our business records for four years running and it’s because if someone needs something that is better and cheaper, we’ll do it.”
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The College of the Rockies Kootenay Centre entrance. Post-secondary education is always a good benchmark of the forward momentum of a community. In Cranbrook, the College of the Rockies has always moved to stay ahead of the skills curve to not only maintain its relevance but to help make the city a place people want to live in. “We at the College see ourselves as a key partner in the economic and social development not just in Cranbrook but for the entire college community,” said Patricia Bowron, Executive
Director of International and Regional Development with COTR. Having recently completed ‘Our Roadmap to New Heights’, the colleges strategic plan from 2015 to 2020, Bowron explained that just how the organization fits with the local community and with its students are questions constantly being asked by the college. “Our mission statement is to transform lives and enrich communities through the power of education,” explained Bowron. “That
includes any community we are involved in, even the international community.” Bowron noted that in regards to international students, the feedback from the community is that these students have become more involved in the fabric of the community and its workforce. Then there is the local students and the programs offered. Besides a host of trade, scientific and general course, the college also offers a Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustain-
able Business Practices, an Associate of Arts Degree, an Associate of Science Degree, a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Science Nursing. On top of that is the College’s desire to support the skills necessary for people to get jobs now. “We have specialized programming. There are the older worker programs and programs in what industry is looking for like health, business, tourism and skilled trades,” said Bowron. “One example is our haul-truck
program which has had around 175 graduates. We do skills accessment as an institution to help take care of the skills gap. We find that we have the nimbleness as a smaller institution that allows us to do that. We look at skills shortages and create programs to address that.” Heather Jackson, Manager, Communications & Marketing for the college pointed out how these degrees and other programs helps the local economy. “The college contributes $200 million to the region’s
economy, not just rhrough spending, but from contributions from students who spend in the area,” said Jackson. “We know that students who come here want to stay and start a business or be part of the economic community. Many alumni may have gone on to university and come back. A lot of students came here from larger centres and when we ask them why, their answer is because we get to know them and they feel a sense of community.”
Talking about business in Cranbrook with David D. Hull David D. Hull recently took over the reins of the executive director position for the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce. His experience ranges from city councilor to years in management consulting, real estate sales, management and operations for a large wholesale distribution company and six years as the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce. Recently he took the time to have a conversation about what he sees for the economic outlook of Cranbrook.
Q: You’ve been involved with business in a number of areas around the province. What is a good comparison for Cranbrook? A: A good comparison would be Terrace. It has a similar population and is the local centre for government. From mines to forestry, it is very similar to Cranbrook in that those industries and local economies are changing. Q: How do you see business and the economy changing exactly?
A: The economy here is certainly in a state of evolution. There is opportunity and that comes with a whole bunch of tentacles. The challenge is to work with what the new world looks like. Right now there is unprecedented mobility of people and money. When you and I were young, if you asked if someone worked elsewhere the vast majority would have said no. Now the world is really small and companies are investing all over the planet. Somewhere
along the line, from senior government down, we need to collectively realize where we are at and where we are going. The economy has changed in the last 20 years. Q: What strategies have you seen some municipalities take to increase their economy? A: Well, for a while it was chasing smokestacks. Then it was chasing call centres. But call centres isn’t really helping the economy with jobs that are slightly above minimum wage. That kind
of activity has happened in the past and it is a race to the bottom. Someone elsewhere can always give cheaper labour. Half the call centres in Canada have shut down and moved elsewhere now. It’s the same in manufacturing. I’ve travelled to China and a lot of the basic manufacturing is leaving there for Vietnam and Cambodia because China was too expensive. What you see in Canada is an effort to reestablish ourselves as manufacturers, which can help us
compete. Q: What about Cranbrook, in particular? A: The first thing that should be done is to stabilize what we have—make sure the people we have don’t leave. We need programs to keep people here. A retention strategy should be first and foremost. Identify what are the factors that make people succeed and why they should stay. The next step is to grow it. If we can grow the existing economy by 10 per cent, that would
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(Clockwise from top) Rob Porter teaching an outdoor kayak course. Being adventurous is a necessity for Porter from time to time. Porter winning the first of three awards at the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.
Rob Porter, owner of Just Liquid Sports, is the poster child for taking what you love to do and making it a growing business concern. The recent recipient of the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce’s Hospitatlity and Tourism, Retailer Excellence and Business of the Year with 1-15 employees awards, took time to answer questions on what has allowed him to start and grow his business over the years. Q: You were originally from Hamilton, Ontario, and I understand that you were involved in motocross for a number of years. A: Yes, I spent many years racing but that ended in a bad crash causing a 100 per cent fused ankle and the other with lots of hardware. I was not able to race any longer due to the weak fused ankle so I took up recreational kayaking (easier on the ankles). I started going
on many kayak expeditions throughout Ontario and then because I have a need for an adrenalin fix, I tried whitewater kayaking on the Ottawa River. I was hooked and on my way home from the course I bought a whitewater kayak. Five years later (now 10 years ago) I moved to BC and grew my passion for extreme whitewater, running steep creeks and rivers, competing and paddling all over BC and Alberta. Along the way I picked up sponsorships, claimed the first Descents of Moyie Falls, Bull River Falls, Big Sand Creek Falls and made headlines both in local papers and throughout the magazine world. This marketed this region globaly as a premier paddling paradise for extreme whitewater enthusiasts and this area is now frequently visited by paddlers form all over the world.
After travelling all over to different events, competitions and visiting shops for a year living the dream I realized the potential of the Kootenays and created the business plan for Just Liquid Sports. Q: So you had helped create awareness for kayaking and the area and had created a business plan. How did you make it all work? A: After splitting up with my ex the previous year to opening the shop, I did not have much left in the bank. All I had was a dream, a passion for watersports and a business plan. I tried to find a financial partner however nobody believed this area needed a shop Like Just liquid Sports. So I then contacted people in the industry and secured terms for some of the product and found a building to put it all in. Yes, my budget at the start was only $7,000 but
I had some help with terms in the industry. Throughout the first two years I was supported by close friends who helped me get through the toughest startup times. I am very lucky to have had so many great friends and family whom have been there through think and this. There have been many sacrifices, struggles, many hard lessons learned, and many stressful moments in the last five years. However it’s all worth it when I know we are contributing to a healthier active and friendlier community above or below H20 In the East Kootenays. I love this place and I am so proud of all our staff and fellow watersports enthusiasts whom contribute to making such a difference in our region. Q: Your operation is more than just bricks and mortar. You seem to spend as much time with the watersports
community as you do in your shop. A: Yes in the winters we continue with pool training for both Kayak (specially with youths and schools) and PADI Dive courses. We offer Paddle Canada Certified Training for Kayak, Canoe, Stand Up Paddleboarding, IKO Kiteboard instruction and we are also a PADI Scuba Dive center. We also offer EFR First Aid and CPR Certification Training as well. We also offer Rentals and repairs for almost all watersports and equipment. We also host a Just liquid Film Festival, Stand up Paddle board festival/race, Whitewater kayak Competition, regular guided Kayak, Canoe, SUP and Dive tours and more. Q: You talk a lot about community. How important is community to you and to your business? A: I believe that the best business is a business that gives back to its community just as much as the community gives to them if not more. My goal in opening Just Liquid was not to become a millionaire. I knew that would never happen the day I wrote the original business plan. I started Just Liquid because we live in a watersports paradise and at the time very few people were using the lakes and rivers to their potential. We set out our mission to create a healthy active and friendly community above or below
H2O and that continues to be our primary focus. I am not in it for the money, I am in it to change lives and contribute to building a healthy, happy active and friendly community within the East Kootenay region. I love this region and I am very honored, very happy and proud to live here. We live in a watersports enthusiast paradise and I am definitely an enthusiast of all watersports. The community is my life. We do what we do here at Just Liquid for the overall betterment of the community and use of the waterways in the is region. We work very hard to grow both the business and our community in a very positive direction but with out the community support and their positive change we could not and would not do what we do. Personally Community is very important to me just as close friends and family are. I have always been the friend who brings another outsider friend to a party or gathering thus growing that group of friends. I think the more friends the better and well why not just be one happy healthy community together. I like people and I love the great outdoors. Having a community of friends to enjoy this majestic place we call home is worth every effort I put fourth to grow such a community.
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(Above) Rick O’Connor, president and CEO of Black Press Group Ltd. (Right) The presses that produce The Kootenay Advertiser, The Cranbrook Daily Townsman, The Kimberley Daily Bulletin and a host of other publications.
What is often overlooked in the wealth and wellbeing of an area is the role of the local newspaper. The Kimberley Daily Bulletin was founded in 1932, the Cranbrook Daily Townsman has been operating since 1946, and the Kootenay News Advertiser has been in business for more than 40 years. Each of these newspapers have been bringing people the news of the region, human interest stories, classified and general advertising and
a host of other services to the communites since their inception. And while some like to point out that a lot of world news is available on the web, it is the local newspaper that keeps people informed about what is going on right here. “I think community papers are here to stay for a long time,” said Rick O’Connor, President and Chief Executive Officer of Black Press Group Ltd. “It’s still the preeminent way to convey the news for what is happening in the area. I don’t see how
communities can be healthy without community papers being a conduit for both news and advertising.” Newspapers have stayed relevant for more than just being disseminators of information and advertising. From its inception, the Kootenay News Advertiser, and other local newspapers have been strong supporters of the community. “Our mantra is to get involved in the community and support community activities at the same time. Every year our goal is to help
the community in as many ways as possible,” said O’Connor. A direct case in point is Black Press 4 Good, on the web at www.blackpress4good.com. This is a crowd funding site that provides a free platform for people with good ideas, individuals who need a helping hand and others looking to help their communities. To date more than $52 million has been raised by individuals and groups using the site. Locally, The Kootenay News Advertiser, the Cran-
brook Daily Townsman and the Kimberley Bulletin support the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy through the Black Press Reach a Reader initiative and Family Literacy Day. The United Way. The Spring Honda Fun Run for ALS, the Canadian Cancer Society (through the Abreast in the Rockies Dragon Boat Team and the Relay for Life), the SPCA, the Children’s Festival, Sam Steele Days and the M.S. Walk are other worthy initiatives supported by local Black Press papers. Black Press is also a major sponsor of the Symphony of the Kootenays and the Cranbrook and District Community Foundation. For Karen Johnstone, Cranbrook Daily Townsman publisher, this kind of support is what keeps a community going. “Our local businesses trust an advertising investment to their community newspaper and we in turn look to support initiatives and fund raise for the initiatives that stay in the community and make the lives of our readers richer,” explained Johnstone. The printing for a number of publications is done right here in Cranbrook and is probably more than most people think. The Cranbrook
Daily Townsman and the Kimberley Daily Bulletin are printed five days a week, the Kootenay Advertiser twice a week, the Creston Valley Advance, the Fernie Free Press, the Invermere Valley Echo and the Golden Star, the Columbia Valley Pioneer, the Elk Valley Herald and the Crowsnest Pass Herald are printed weekly. The press also publishes the Ktunaxa newsletter, the Salmo Valley News and a host of special sections, magazines and commercial jobs for local clients. All this printing results in direct employment for more than 230 people locally. This breaks down to 93 carriers, 4 drivers and 26 employees for the Kootenay Advertiser and its mailroom and 23 staff at the Townsman/ Bulletin and Press Centre, which also employs 11 drivers and over 75 carriers. “Black Press has invested in our local communities and in return have been welcomed by residents and the business sector,” said Zena Williams, publisher of the Kootenay News Advertiser. “Moving forward, we intend to keep supporting the people that make the East Kootenay region one of the best places to live and do business in the province.”
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April 5-May 17 Special Gospel Services: Each Sunday 3-4pm at the Girl Guides of Canada Hall, 1421-2nd St.S Cranbrook. Exception: No service April 26. Contact 250-426-4791.
MAY 5
Barbecue by donation, Save-on More, 11am6pm. All proceeds to go to Jennifer to help with her expenses as she represents Canada at the 2015 Paralympic Games in Rio De Janeiro. Jennifer will also have tickets on sale for the Silent Auction Fundraiser at Colombo Lodge on June 13th. Jennifer will have a copy of her book “An Unexpected Miracle-Surviving Brain Injury” on sale. 250426-6595.
MAY 8 8-9-Cranbrook
May Quilters’ Guild Quilt Show: Friday 12pm7pm, Saturday 10am4pm. 1200 Kootenay St.N (Alliance Church) $5 adults, $2 students, children under 12 Free. Hundreds of quilts on display, silent auction, refreshments available. See www.cranbrookquiltersguild.ca
MAY 9
GO GO Grannies annual GLITZ AND GLAMOR fund raiser. Light luncheon and lots of jewelry and women’s accessories. Tickets $25 per person and available at Lotus books or from your favourite Granny. Tickets sell fast! For more info or to donate items, please call Cynthia 250-919-8253. Dinner & Dance, Kimberley Elks Lodge, $30per person. Advance Tickets required. 250-427-2343. Children’s Festival, 10am to 4pm in front of the Key City Theatre. Special guests include: Charlotte Diamond (tickets must be picked up prior to May 9th and are free), the famous “Duck Man”, PT the Clown, Kellie Haines Ventriloquist, bouncy tents, face painting, CU Express Children’s Train and, much, more. Free Admission! No pets please.
MAY 11
Jubilee Chapter #64, OES will meet at
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Discover the joy of sox. Sign up at the Cranbrook Library or call the Sox Lady 250426-7071. Group Acoustic Guitar Lessons now available through Cranbrook Leisure Services. Tuesday and Thursdays 7-9pm. May 12-June 4. For more information contact 250-489-0220 or cranbrook.ca/residents/leisure-services.
MAY 13
Go Go Grannies, “Chilcotin Ghosts”, 7pm at the College of the Rockies theatre. Dan Hicks will illustrate the Chilcotin region. Admission by donation. Fort Steele Cemetery Society -Clean Up Day at Fort Steele Cemetery 9am-11:30am. Please bring a rake and gloves. BCGREA, Rocky Mountain Branch, Days Inn, Noon, Guest speaker: Francine Guerrette-Smith, Dietitian from Cranbrook Health Unit. For further information contact Ronald Kerr, 250-432-0002. Kimberley Garden Club meet, 7-9pm, Selkirk High School Library. New members welcome. For more info: Nola 250-4271948.
Pride’s celebration. May 22 9am-11pmLaser Bowling (Juniper Lanes), May 23 1-4pm Family BBQ at Rotary Park. May 23 6pm-9pm Youth Dance Rotary Park. May 23 11pm-2am Adult dance and entertainment at Dewey’s Pub. May 24 from
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ley Medical Clinic. Wasa Lions Fun Day & Community Garage Sale, 9am-3pm at the Wasa Lions Grounds. Contact Sharon 250422-3227 or Val 250422-3499 to book a table or to drop off items for donation to the Lions. Pancake Breakfast 9am-11:30am. Ev-
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Spaghetti Supper & Silent Auction in support of Jennifer De PippoParalympic Swimmer. Tickets on sale at Lotus Books. $15. Supper starts at 5:30pm at the Colombo Lodge, 22508th Ave. S, Cranbrook.
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Sale 99.99 Reg 149.99 FoodSaver Advanced Vacuum Sealing System. Vacuums, seals and shuts-off automatically with a single touch. 43-0620-2.
See us at the Kootenay Children’s Festival
May 9 • 10-4
Nat & Jess will be flipping delicious Burgers, Smokies and Hot Dogs!
Rick’s Fine Meats &
Award Winning Sausage
9 am-5:30 pm (Tues.-Sat.) 250-426-7770 • 1350 Theatre Rd., Cranbrook, BC
SAVE
70
%
Sale 19.99 Reg 69.99 T-fal 34cm Giant Frypan. Two handles. 1427079-4.
SAVE
70
%
Sale 19.99 Reg 69.99 T-fal Cook N’Serve 5-Qt Casserole. 142-2408-2. Sale 24.99 Reg 84.99 T-fal Jumbo 36cm Wok with Glass Lid. 1425766-0.
Hours:Mon–Wed8:30a.m.to8:00p.m. ,Thurs -Fri8:30a.m.to9:00p.m. Sat8:30a.m.to6:00p.m. ,Sund10:00a.m.to5:00p.m.Holidays8:30a.m.to5:00 p.m. 1100 Victoria Avenue North,
Cranbrook, BC • 250-489-3300 • 1-877-330-2323 • Service 250-489-5563
For days like today™
See our flyer in Friday’s Kootenay Advertiser All sale prices end Thursday at close
NOW
349
Save 45% Sale 3.99 Reg 7.69 Scotties 6-Pack Facial Tissues. 53-3034-6.
Enter to win one of 4 4-$25 gift cards
Name: _______________ Phone: _______________ Draw date May 31, 2015
* Cranbrook Store ONLY. Gift card must be picked up within the month or it will be re-drawn
B16 www.kootenayadvertiser.com
Monday, May 4, 2015 Kootenay News Advertiser
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HELD OVER! until W ed.,
May 6
WEEK ONLY dealer invoice pricing! Save up to
15,000!
$
You PAY what we PAY!
Dealer pricing clearly marked Call now DL #6340
DL #30736
250-427-4895 or 250-489-2525 www.chaletgm.com 1142-304th St, Kimberley
250-426-3133 www.cranbrookkia.com 1011 Victoria Ave, Cranbrook
Once in a Year Sale!