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THURSDAY APRIL 30, 2015

Cadets raise funds for 2017 trip to Vimy Ridge Page 2

City of Cranbrook divvies up $262,389 Page 4

Sunrise Rotary du Toit, Idaho Vandals win launchess NCAA Big Sky Shelter Box drive for Nepal Championship Page 7

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Two dump truck loads of pavement were dumped on private property in Marysville, which touched off an RCMP investigation. The property owner, Kerry Murray of Unique Windows and Solariums in Kimberley, contacted police after finding the pavement dumped over an embankment. On Wednesday afternoon, the culprits contacted Murray and confessed to making an “honest mistake” in dumping the pavement. They have admitted fault and are taking steps to clean

up what was dumped, added Murray. “Someone Saturday night came in and dumped two dump truck-loads of asphalt over the bank right by Kyle Creek.” Police were looking for a black dump truck with white lettering that entered the property on Saturday, April 25, between 5 and 6 p.m. After writing about the dumping on Unique Windows and Solariums Facebook page, the post went viral within the community and the culprits came for- Two dump truck loads of pavement were dumped on private ward. property in Marysville, which touched off an RCMP investigation. AR

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A gathering for the Day of Mourning took place across Canada on Tuesday, April 24, and in Cranbrook, at Rotary Park. The day honours those who have been injured or killed on the job, and this brought awareness to the 173 B.C. workers that died on the job in 2014. Organizers and presenters included various union leaders and members of the East Kootenay Labour Council.

tremendous noise and the walls started to crumble and the floor was shaking back and forth like we were sand being sifted.” They made it out into the open, but found themselves in the path of the avalanche. “Nima (their guide) yelled and we all ran for cover and made it behind the same teahouse just in time,” Coulter wrote. “I tried to crawl under a bench as stone from the walls were crashing down on top of me but my legs stuck out and that’s when my ankle got injured — not broken but bruised and swollen and sore — good enough to get me on the last helicopter flight on Monday.” Coulter, Campbell and Nima then dug out a friend from Sweden, and started making their way back to the village of Langtang, thinking the larger town would be a better place to be.

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Cranbrook residents Anne Coulter and Jim Campbell are back in contact with friends and family after a harrowing experience in Nepal. Coulter and Campbell were caught up in the earthquake that devastated the Himalayan country Saturday, and were also hit by a subsequent avalanche. Coulter explained in a letter posted on social media that she had just made it back to Katmandu, and was waiting for Campbell to join her. Coulter had injured her ankle in the avalanche, and was airlifted back to the city separately. Coulter wrote of what happened when the avalanche struck. “Jim and I were having a lovely trek up the beautiful Langtang valley and had just arrived at the upper village of Kygin Gompa and were in the process of ordering lunch when the quake hit. There was a

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Cadets fundraising for Vimy Ridge trip T r e vo r C r aw l e y

Though it is two years away, events are in motion to mark the 100th anniversary of the Canadian victory at Vimy Ridge in France during the First World War. If all goes to plan, there will be a local component to the ceremonies, as an opportunity has arisen for the 1813 Army Cadets, based in Cranbrook, to participate. Despite the passage of time, the military victory at Vimy Ridge is still a source of national pride, as Canadian troops captured an escarpment from a Germany army in the opening phase of the Battle of Arras in April 1917. The 1813 Cadets are hoping to go to France to take part in ceremonies marking the centennial and are actively fundraising even though there’s still two years to go. However, bringing 20 cadets overseas carries a hefty cost and the cadets need to raise about $100,000 to make

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1813 Army Cadets, based in Cranbrook (some of whom are pictured here at Fort Steele) are working on getting to Vimy Ridge in two years to help mark the landmark battle’s 100th anniversary. the trip cost-free for their parents. “The Canadian troops were instrumental in the battle of Vimy — there were over 10,000 Canadian troops that participated and ultimately won at the battle of Vimy Ridge,” said Barb Smythe, the chairperson for the executive committee of the 1813 Cadet Corps. “It’s hugely important. They will actually be able to take part in

the ceremonies in full dress uniform so it represents Canada as well as our youth.” It’s more than just a trip to commemorate Vimy Ridge, as the cadets will travel throughout Western Europe to visit battle sites of the First and Second World War, along with other places such as Anne Frank’s house and the concentration camp of Auschwitz. “It’s not just Vimy —

they fly in for the anniversary, and then it’s a two weeks of travelling to include a lot of the other things to make this real for these guys.” The post-ceremony travel was booked through a company that specializes in touring for sites of historical significance in the two world wars. Though the cadet corps has two years to raise the $100,000, they have to pay $20,000 of

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we just gathered wood and tried to keep our spirits up and hope more people made it down.” Survivors kept trickling in throughout the night. An army helicopter arrived in the morning, after a cold, rainy night, and started ferrying the injured out to safety. Coulter and Campbell ended up spending another night at the shelter. “We had built a roof overhead so we were drier at least,” Coulter wrote. “Eating consisted of group rice eaten from a bag and using your hands … some treats we still had left and what ever anyone else had to share. “Monday rolled around, and when the chopper came for the last run of the day (the weather had been very iffy with lots of mist and low clouds) and they made room for the somewhat injured. So Nima showed off my lovely purple ankle and I got on board leaving Jim and Nima and all our new friends behind.” In Katmandu, Coulter was given a tent to sleep in (everyone was sleeping outside, Coulter wrote, in case buildings collapsed), and “food and so much kindness.” As of her writing the letter, Coulter was still waiting for Campbell to get out, but wanted to assure friends and family that she was fine.

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Continued from page 1 “We had to take cover behind large boulders when the aftershocks occurred and rocks falls happened,” Coulter wrote. “(We) then tried to help a very badly injured tourist into a still standing structure and then found out that Langtang village had been completely wiped out by an enormous avalanche. “It is doubtful that anyone who had been in the village, tourist or local, has survived.” There was one structure at the top of the hill — a medical centre that had been built to withstand earthquakes. The roof had been blown off by the avalanche but the walls were perfect, Coulter wrote. That’s where they spent the night. It had snowed heavily since the quake, Coulter wrote, and everything was soaking. “There was a very badly injured girl that we tucked into my sleeping bag and thermorest, so glad I had bothered to take it. Then

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the total by the end of the summer, or face the prospect of cancelling the trip. “The August deadline is looming and we seem to be getting nowhere,” Smythe said. “If we do not raise the needed funds by the deadline, we will forfeit close to $8,000 and have to cancel the trip.” The cadets have set up a GoFundMe page — http://www. gofundme.com/ lgcgi0 — and are organizing a number of events over the coming months to fundraise for the trip. The next fundraiser will be a car wash and barbecue at Cranbrook Dodge on Sunday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Included will be a raffle for two four-day passes to the Rockin’ River music festival in Merritt. For more information on the fundraising efforts or the Vimy Ridge trip, contact Smythe via email at cranbrookarmycadets@gmail.com.

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City of Cranbrook divvies up $262,389

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Each year, the City of Cranbrook gets to decide how to divvy up money between grant applicants that applied to the Columbia Basin Trust Community Ini-

tiatives and Affective Areas Program. Of the funds, Cranbrook was allocated. There were 52 applications for funding this year with the total requested amount of

$562,480. Mayor Lee Pratt, Coun. Norma Blissett and Coun. Isaac Hockley attended the Columbia Basin Trust Community Input Meeting held on April 1 where

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the disbursement of funds was decided. Mayor Pratt noted that the decisions came down to which groups would not have opportunities to get funding elsewhere. “We’ve come up with the recommendation to approve, or if they have some discussion or questions on some of the grants and the awarding of them then we could discuss that,” Pratt said. Coun. Danielle Cardozo asked why the Gran Fondo wasn’t awarded any of the $2,500 it asked for. “I just find it very surprising — it’s been a very successful event, it’s been a huge economic driver bringing in individuals from all over,” Cardozo said. Coun. Blissett noted the task of deciding who gets the funding, which was less than half the total of requested funds from organizations. “We needed to cut a fair bit,” she said. “We went through the groups that definitely need our money and we found that Rotary as a fundraising organization itself — yes it’s a great cause, all of the people that asked for money are worthy causes and met the criteria — but it just came down to dol-

lars and cents really and what we had. We felt that they had the capacity to raise money, where some of the other groups didn’t have the capacity.” CAO Wayne Staudt noted that the city already supports the Gran Fondo event. “They use the trail, which we maintain, and Rails 2 Trails from here to Kimberley, so if not directly there’s a lot of indirect in kind support that is given to the Gran Fondo through the city,” Staudt noted. Coun. Ron Popoff thanked the mayor and councillors for their work. “I can feel your pain,” he said. “We decided as a committee that these are the ones that we would like to see supported,” Pratt said. “And further to Coun. Blissett’s comments, it was a tough decision — we had to say no to $300,000 of grant requests. And we know that in saying that, literally, some of these affected thousands of people. It wasn’t just a small group of five or 10 or 15 people.” Pratt said the decisions weren’t made lightly and there were some very tough decisions made.

One of those was the decision not to grant School District 5 any of the $22,500 that it asked for for graduation ceremonies. That included the rental of Western Financial Place. “Council felt if we said yes to that then we were going to be setting a precedent, then that would open it up for all kinds of groups and organizations that would be wanting the building for free,” Pratt said. He noted that one thing that stuck out in that application was $17,000 for entertainment. “We felt that those graduation ceremonies are getting out of hand and couldn’t support them,” he said. Cardozo asked why the Triton Swim Club ended up being funded for $30,000 when the Kootenay East Youth Soccer Association received nothing — noting the swim club has about 40 swimmers, while the soccer association has almost 400 players. “I’m wondering what the justification is for funding 40 youth versus not funding the programming that affects 400 youth,” she said. Coun. Hockley explained that this was seen as an opportunity

to build the swim club and help them have meets. “When they tore down the old pool, the Triton Club took a really big fold off of it. We looked at this grant and thought this would be a really great kickstart to them getting more members,” he said. “They had close to 200 when they were running strong. So we thought if we awarded this grant to them it would give them a kickstart to get back to those numbers.” Pratt added that the club needs the funds to participate in swim meets, which the committee thought would have a beneficial economic impact for the city. Pratt noted that the soccer grant for was for new uniforms. “We’re not going to dole out $26,000 to put new jerseys on their backs,” he said. Pratt also noted that the funds going to the swim club are for touch pads to be able to host meets. Council’s recommendations will be forwarded to the Regional District of East Kootenay board for review at the May 29 meeting. Applicants will be contacted on the week of June 1 - 5.

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On the weekend of April 10, 11 and 12, the Cranbrook Lions Club hosted a District Conference at the Days Inn in Cranbrook. Over 160 guests from the East and West Kootenays as well as from Northern Idaho and North Eastern Washington attended. The Cranbrook Lions with to thank the City of Cranbrook and The Regional District of East Kootenay, as well as the businesses and individuals listed below, for their support. It was greatly appreciated.

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Local NEWS Cranbrook launches Parks & Rec public consultation process Submitted

The City of Cranbrook is embarking upon a process to update our Parks and Recreation Master Plan. This Master Plan will guide the planning, design and use of parks, trails, recreation facilities, and community programs and services for the next 10 years. Our last plan was prepared in 1995 and set the framework for the development of Rotary Way Cycle Walk Trail, and the new arena and aquatic centre. Consultants from Urban Systems have been hired and they will work with staff to analyze and make recommendations on all aspects of parks and recreation in Cranbrook. This will include needs for new or upgraded parks, trails or facilities; identification of any amenities or programs that residents would like to see in Cranbrook; and recommendations on the maintenance and management of the parks and facilities. All City residents are encouraged to provide input so the plan will reflect community interests and preferences. There will be multiple

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opportunities for participation. The first is a statistically valid survey that is being sent to 2,000 randomly selected households. If you receive a letter in the mail inviting your participation, please respond. You will have the option of completing the survey on the Internet or on a printed copy. Other opportunities for participation include interactive workshops for the public and for specific interest groups. If you would like to participate in a community or interest group workshop, please contact Denise Bedell at (250) 489-0257. If you would like to submit a letter or email about your interests in and suggestions for parks and recreation in Cranbrook, these are welcome at any time, and can be dropped off at Leisure Services, located at Western Financial Place. Information during

the study, which will be completed by the fall of 2015, will be made available at www.cranbrook.ca. The City would also like your input on Idlewild Park. As a result of recent assessments on the dam at Idlewild Lake, the water levels will be lowered to protect public safety. Cranbrook City Council recognizes the significance of Idlewild Lake to our residents and park users, and is seeking funding to replace the dam and restore the lake. The City sees potential opportunities to enhance and redevelop the park during the dam’s reconstruction. Please provide your input on the future of Idlewild Park by completing a survey on the City website. Hard copies are available for pick-up at Leisure Services. The deadline for both surveys is May 25, 2015.

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Highlands Elementary students do the morning news each and every morning, through a special Matrox streaming device to each of the SMART Boards in the classrooms.

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We are now up and running with Live Announcements every morning at Highlands School. The old way of just listening to announcements is becoming a thing of the past. Through new technology the students are now able to see their fellow students do the morning news each and every

morning. The announcements are streamed through a special Matrox streaming device to each of the SMART Boards in the classrooms. A special room has been designed as a studio for this task, with lights, music, podium, special camera, and a computer. We have found that students are more engaged when both

viewing and listening to the announcements. They get to see who is doing the talking and this helping us build a closer school community. As well as the news students have been doing interviews, reading out the Highlands Cheer, show casing their work, advertising our many school events, and even doing the joke of the day.

A GOOD PLACE TO BE. Emergency Preparedness Week May 3rd – 9th – Is your family prepared to be on your own for 72 hours in case of an extended emergency? Emergency services may not be readily available, as increasing demands are placed on responders. It may take emergency workers some time to get to you as they help those in most critical need. Basic survival items include: 2 litres of water per person per day, unperishable foods, can opener, flashlight and batteries, candles matches or a lighter, battery powered or windup radio, first aid kit, prescription medications, infant formula if needed, extra keys, cash in small bills, and a list of contact information. Prepare for the worst, and hope for the best! AKBLG 2016 – Kimberley has been chosen to host the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments (AKBLG) annual general meeting. There should be more than 150 elected officials from throughout the region attending the three-day conference in April of 2016. Hosting the AKBLG conference should provide a boost to the local economy during shoulder season, and enhance Kimberley’s reputation as a world-class destination. Miner Statues – Local sculptor Tony Austin will be placing three life-size sculptures of miners in front of the Kimberley Public Library in time for BC Mining Week, May 3rd-9th. The sculptures will commemorating Kimberley’s miners and our century-long history with the Sullivan Mine, and will depict two turn of the century miners and a modern miner at work. Energy Efficiency Rebates Available – The deadline for applying to East Kootenay Energy Diet for a reduced cost home energy assessment has been extended to May 31st, 2015. See http://kimberley.ca/services/planning-development/incentiveprograms-and-rebates for more information on this program.

EYE ON YOUR CITY Delay in Aquatic Centre Opening - Due to a major water leak in a water valve in the top floor of the Aquatic Centre, the pool will not be opening on May 1st, 2015 as scheduled. Crews are working as quickly as possible to fix the water damage. We apologize for any inconvenience and will keep you updated as to when the Aquatic Centre will re-open. Platzl Construction Zone – New businesses opening in the Platzl are requiring the City to make improvements to the underground utilities throughout the month of May. The Platzl will still be open for business. Please pay attention to signage and be careful! We thank you for your patience.

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Idylls of the Bear: Jewel of a basin

ay back in the 1950s, when we were not quite as wrinkly, but the mountains more so, two friends of ours discovered Bear Lake. Well, I’ll not claim that others had never seen it before them, but it was relatively unknown. There were no camp-fire scars in the basin nor any trail. Margaret and Paul told us how they had climbed — probably hopelessly lost — up from Summer Lake, attained the ridge and looked down to this jewel of a basin, and so we resolved to get to it more readily from the west side. A couple of week-ends later, we drove up the Wildhorse road and tried guess which creek we’d have to climb in order to get to that little Eden. It was then that we discovered a relatively new logging road heading in the correct direction. We ventured up and arrived at a ‘landing’. A creek tumbled noisily down but we opted to try to go straight up and did so, making our own trail and climbing a few rock faces en route. After crossing huge rock slides, we were awed when we reached the idyllic lake and the then ridges beyond. Over the years we found more gentle access routes and even guided other people to the lake where we camped and

often stayed for a week or so, revelling in the wild flowers, especially on the ridges in August. In fact, after one successful camp in which most of us had bathed in the cold waters, the sole teenaged girl of the group went discretely to the far end of the lake and immersed herself. I, of course, had to make a crack about her leaving a Peter ring around the tub and Warland was rewarded with a mess of melted chocolate chips shoved into my face. I still love the young lady. Eventually, the Forest Service decided to ‘berm’ up the road and deny access but the numerous Bear Lake enthusiasts dug their way through and, after a forest fire in the valley, the government gave up. For years, some of us couldn’t wait for summer and so in May, we would drive up the road as far as possible then don skis and climbing skins and make our way at least as far at the landing then, changing boots, tramp up to the lake or to the ridges beyond. The ski back down the road on rotting snow was often filled with interesting incidents. It was later that we discovered Ursa Minor, Little Bear, the smaller tarn in the adjacent valley and so it went. At times we

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traversed from lake to lake or dropped down — for a cooling dip — to Ruault Lake on the North-east side. We traversed the ridges from Bear Lake to the Nine Basins country and, quite often climbed Mount Ruault by way of The Bear. So Bear Lake is very busy these days. Those that climb up into the basin have, by and large, been kind to the place. It is not littered nor have motorized vehicles gained the basins except, I am sad to say, a few snow-tracked cats driven by real enthusiasts, who must have driven up the waterfall in order to gain access. I have often wondered why the name Bear Lake was put on the map. Over the years in the valley I have run into two separate grizzly bear families and on two trips met a lone bear. In each occasion we all respected each other and behaved ourselves and went our separate ways. Personally, I am still able to drag my ancient body up to Bear Lake and even to traverse amid the flowers from one basin to the other. How much longer will I be able to accomplish this, I have no idea, but I intend to keep on trying as long as my children and my dear friends like Paul and Margaret will come with me and keep me on my unsteady feet. If I skinny dip and leave a ring around either lake again, I promise to be discrete and not to frighten anybody.

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In the lead up to Sunday’s 13th annual Walk for Multiple Sclerosis in Cranbrook, Mayor Lee Pratt (centre) proclaimed the month of May to be Multiple Sclerosis Month. Joining the Mayor at City Hall were members of the East Kootenay MS Support Group and organizers of the upcoming walk. Left to right: John Rankel, Cyndie Dilts, Lee Pratt, and John and Sylvia Leasak. The MS Walk takes place Sunday, May 3, in Baker Park in Cranbrook, starting at 10 a.m. Every year over 40,000 Canadians in more than 160 communities including Cranbrook lace up at the MS Walk to raise vital funds for people living with MS. Canada has the largest per capita number of cases in the world.

Nepalese left homeless by quake

Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary Club launches ShelterBox donation drive to help Gerry Warner

hen the ground shook under Nepal Saturday and buildings crumbled into rubble, killing thousands, one thought immediately seared itself across my brain — now is the time for “the box that saves lives.” That life saver, of course, is ShelterBox, the famous green, disaster aid boxes that are sent all over the world whenever a major natural disaster strikes be it an earthquake, hurricane, flood or any other manifestation of Nature’s wrath. As luck would have it, I’d just done a ShelterBox presentation at T.M. Roberts Elementary School less than a week before the earth was rent asunder in Kathmandu and the surrounding Himalayan countryside often called the roof of the world. This drove home to me the dire need to move from talk to action to prevent the death toll from climbing beyond the 5,000 already confirmed dead. But it won’t be easy. However if any aid agency or NGO is up to the Herculean task, ShelterBox is probably it. Founded in 2000 by the English Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard,

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Kindergarten students from Mme. Pamela’s kindergarten class at T.M. Roberts Elementary School learned all about the ShelterBox disaster aid program on April 17, little more than a week before a devastating earthquake struck Nepal, killing more than 5,000 and leaving many thousands homeless. ShelterBox presentations to local schools in Cranbrook and Kimberley often result in students and their parents donating to the program, which is now on the ground in Kathmandu providing shelter for victims. which adopted it as its official millennium project, ShelterBox quickly spread around the world, responding to more than 200 disasters in 90 countries providing aid to more than a million people including victims of the horrific Asian tsunami in 2004, the devastating Haitian earthquake in 2010 and many other natural and man-made

disasters such as wars in the Middle East. The durable green boxes contain a huge, water-proof, free-standing tent that can sleep up to 10 as well as equipment disaster victims can use to support themselves once the tent is set up, including a folding, wood or coal-burning stove, pots and pans, water purification equipment, axe,

saw, shovel, mosquito nets, thermal fleece blankets, water-proof ground mats and even a children’s activity kit. ShelterBox’s fill a gap in relief aid by supplying safe and secure shelter — a roof over the heads of disaster victims — while they wait for other agencies to provide food, medicine and other critical forms of

relief. Interviewed on CBC Radio Wednesday, Invermere climber Pat Morrow, the second Canadian to climb Mount Everest and an extensive traveller in Nepal, said the critical need now is shelter with pre-monsoon rains and snow battering the devastated country. “Right now, it’s short term help that’s going to make the difference.” ShelterBox Operations Coordinator Phil Duloy, who is on the ground in Kathmandu, says the need is stunning. “Clearly this is going to be a major operation.” Beckie Menard, a volunteer on the scene, says, “There’s a huge, huge need in Nepal. We’re going to be here for months and months.” The 7.8 magnitude quake also caught climbers on Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world about 150 km northeast of Kathmandu. Many died from avalanches triggered by the quake with British climber Daniel Mazur tweeting, “A massive earthquake just hit Everest. Base camp has been severely damaged. Our team is caught in Camp 1. Please pray for everyone.”

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Adult or Senior? Want to improve your computer skills? Sign up now for 1 hour sessions on Internet and Email (May 1st) and iPad, Photos (May 8th). FREE! Sessions held at Cranbrook Public Library. Preregistration required. Call Katherine 250-417-2896, space is limited. Join the Kimberley Community Choir for “Earth Wind & Water”, Sat. May 2 @ 7pm. Admission by donation. Kimberley United Church, 10 Boundary St., Kimberley. Birth Healing Workshop organized by Ideal Family, Sat May 2, 11am5pm at Ideal Society (at the Yurt), 7770 Jaﬀray Baynes Lake Road, Jaﬀray. Sharon Sedgewick will share ways to cope with birth-related trauma for mothers. Info: Christina 250-429-3333. Scotiabank MS WALK. Every step tells a story. Cranbrook, Sun. May 3, 2015. Register now to end MS; 1-800-268-7582 or mswalks.ca. CARP - The Canadian Association of Retired Persons is launching a new chapter for the Kootenays on Monday May 4th,1-3 pm at the College of the Rockies, Cranbrook Campus. Room TBA. The Kootenay Chapter will provide a voice for aging individuals, their caregivers and other interested supporters. Info: Karen at 250-4265021 or Brenda 250-489-4033. Kimberley Aquatic Centre FREE PUBLIC SWIM: Wednesday, May 6, 5:00-6:00pm is sponsored by Grubstake Pizza. Learn about Advanced Care Planning, choose what healthcare you want and don’t want even when you can’t speak for yourself by attending an information session presented by the Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society, College of the Rockies Cranbrook Campus on Wed May 6th, 7 to 9 pm – and at the College of the Rockies, Kimberley Campus 1850 Warren Avenue on Thurs May 7th, 7 to 9 pm. It’s your voice, let it be heard. INFO: call 250-417-2019 toll free 855-417-2019 or www.ckhospice.com May 9, GoGo Grannies Annual GLITZ AND GLAMOR fund raiser. Sale of gently used women’s accessories including an amazing amount of jewelry, purses and scarfs. Silent auction tables. Tickets: Lotus books or from your favourite Granny. Info: Cynthia at 250-919-8253. WHAT SEEDS CAN BE PLANTED NOW? Interested in food gardening? Food security? Join a discussion with local food gardeners to share tips on what’s working in Kimberley. Thursday, May 7, 6:30 - 7:45 pm in the upstairs board room of the Kimberley Public Library with KURFFS, Kimberley Urban/Rural Farmers For Sustainability.

ONGOING Masonic Lodges of B.C. and Yukon will supply transportation to cancer patients who have arrived at Kelowna or Vancouver. This free service will be at the destination point. Example: from airport to clinic and clinic to airport on return, also around the destination city. Info may be received from your doctor, Canadian Cancer Society, or by phoning Ron at 250-426-8159. Seniors Autobiographical Writing for those aged 60 or wiser at the Kimberley Library. No writing experience necessary. It’s free. Tuesdays 10:00 - Noon. Register: Kim Roberts CBAL Coordinator 250-427-4468 or kroberts@cbal.org The Cellar Thrift Store Open Mon. to Sat., noon to 4:30 p.m. Our revenues support local programs and outreach programs of Cranbrook United Church. Baker Lane Entry at 2 – 12th Ave. S. Cranbrook, B. C. Donations of new or gently used items welcome. CRANBROOK QUILTERS’ GUILD hold their meetings every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:15pm upstairs in the Seniors’ Hall, 12517th Ave. S. Everyone welcome. Info: Donna at 250-426-7136. Cranbrook Community Tennis Association welcomes all citizens to play or learn to play. Call Neil 250-489-8107, Cathy 250-464-1903. Canadian Cancer Society- if you have spare time and would like to volunteer, interested applicants can call 250-426-8916, drop by our office at #19-9th Avenue S, Cranbrook or go to www.fightwithus.ca and register as a volunteer. Cranbrook Phoenix Toastmasters meet every Thursday, noon -1:00 Heritage Inn. Toastmasters teaches communication & leadership skills. Roberta 250-489-0174. 1911.toastmastersclubs.org. The Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation invites anyone expecting bone and joint surgery to make contact with local volunteers for peer support. The free Ortho Connect program helps to ease the fear, stress and anxiety that go along with surgery and help patients prepare. 1-800-461-3639 ext 4, and ask for Lauralee. Aged10-14? Got the writing bug? CBAL hosts the Youth Writing Group at the Cranbrook Public Library. The 2nd & 4th Wed of each month, 4-5:30pm Free! Call Lori 250-464-1864 or khough@cbal.org TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) non profit weight loss support group meets EVERY Thursday at 5:00 pm, at Sr Citizen’s Centre, (downstairs) 125 17th Ave S, Cranbrook. Drop in, have fun while losing weight gradually. This Chapter has won an annual B.C. Provincial Award for “Best Avg Weight Loss Per Member”. Info: Marie 250 417 2642 Cranbrook Writer’s Group meet on the 4th Monday of the month at the Arts Council. Engage in writing exercises, constructive critiques & share in information on upcoming literary events & contests. Cbk and District Arts Council, 104, 135-10th Ave S, CBK. info: 250-4264223 www.cranbrookanddistrictartscouncil.com Do you have the desire to stop eating compulsively? Overeaters Anonymous (a 12-Step Program) meets Mondays from 7-8pm at Cranbrook United Church, 2-12th St. S., downstairs. Contact: cranbrookoa@hotmail.com Place your notice in your “What’s Up?” Community Calendar FREE of charge. This column is intended for the use of clubs and non-profit organizations to publicize their coming events — provided the following requirements are met: • Notices will be accepted two weeks prior to the event. • All notices must be emailed, faxed or dropped off in person. No telephone calls please. • NOTICES SHOULD NOT EXCEED 30 WORDS. • Only one notice per week from any one club or non-profit organization. • All notices must be received by the Thursday prior to publication. • There is no guarantee of publication. Notices will run subject to space limitations.

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du Toit & Vandals dominate en route to Big Sky title Taylor Rocc a Sports Editor

The outcome was never in question. Jared du Toit was in complete control from start to finish. du Toit fired a six-under 66 during the final round of play at the NCAA’s 2015 Big Sky Conference Men’s Golf Championship, en route to an eight-under tournament total, claiming the individual title and pacing his University of Idaho Vandals to the overall team championship at Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort in Angels Camp, Calif., Wednesday afternoon. “It’s awesome,” du Toit said over the phone from California Wednesday afternoon. “We set that as our goal at the start of the year. It’s nice to finally get it done.” The Vandals sophomore and former Selkirk Secondary School stu-

dent from Kimberley let the field know of his intent to claim the championship on the 511yard, par-five ninth hole as he slammed home an eagle to pencil in a four-under front nine. “I actually got pretty lucky there,” du Toit said. “My first drive was cutting it pretty close to going out of bounds, I think. I don’t know what it hit, but it definitely stopped up pretty quick. I hit a really good shot onto the green and rolled in probably my best putt of the tournament, which couldn’t have come at a better time.” Apart from a double bogey on the 456-yard, par-four 14th hole, the back nine didn’t get in du Toit’s way as he steamrolled to the title with four more birdies and a two-under 34. du Toit got better and better as the Big Sky

championship wore on. Opening the event with a one-over 73, the Kimberley native took sole possession of first place after a three-under 69 and didn’t look back, carding a six-under 66 on the final day. “A lot of things went my way [Wednesday], which was nice,” du Toit said. “I took advantage of the opportunities I had and kept most of the blood off the card.” His Vandals crew did just the same, wrapping the tournament with a combined eight-under 856 to finish 21 strokes ahead of second-place Sacramento State. Adding to Idaho’s dominance was the presence of three Vandals in the top three. Senior Aaron Cockerill of Stony Mountain, Man., finished a solo second behind du Toit after carding a three-under score for the tournament. Freshman Daniel Sutton of Birmingham, England, landed in a two-way tie for third place with an even-par score after 54 holes. Junior Rylee Iacolucci of Cle Elum, Wash., snuck into a two-way tie for ninth at five-over and sophomore Ryan

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Kimberley’s Jared du Toit tees off during the final round of the 2015 Big Sky Conference Men’s Golf Championship at Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort in Angels Camp, Calif., Wednesday. Porch of Kalispell, Mont., finished in a tie for 16th at 11-over. The individual tournament victory is the second of the NCAA season for du Toit. He won his first tournament at the University of Wyoming Southern back in October 2014. In addition to tournament accolades, du Toit was named Big Sky Men’s Golfer of the Week four times through the season (Sept. 17, Oct. 8, Nov. 6 and Feb. 25). It has been a banner year for the Kimberley product, who finds him-

self ranked fourth on the Canadian men’s amateur golf charts as of April 23. du Toit was one of four Canadians competing for the 2015 Big Sky Conference Men’s Golf Championship. Cockerill, as well as Jack Sedgewick (Newmarket, Ont.) and Sameer Kalia (Campbellville, Ont.), both of Binghamton University, rounded out the Canadian contingent. Kalia finished the tournament in a tie for 19th at 13-over, while Sedgewick came into

the clubhouse at 30over and in 40th place. This year marks the first NCAA Big Sky Conference Men’s Golf Championship since Weber State University claimed the 2002 conference title. Men’s golf was absent from Big Sky Conference athletics from 2003 through 2014. From here, du Toit and the Vandals head to an NCAA Regional Tournament slated for May 14 to 16. The location is still to be determined and will be announced on the Golf Channel Monday, May 4.

“We’re definitely going to have to step it up a bit,” du Toit said, looking forward to regionals. “The competition is a lot steeper at an event like that.” The teams that advance from each respective regional tournament will compete for the 2015 NCAA Golf Championship at the Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Fla., approximately 90 km south of Tampa. The 2015 NCAA Golf Championship is set to be hosted by the University of South Florida from May 29 to June 3.

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The Idaho Vandals are, from left to right: Lee Dietrich (assistant coach), Alex Pounds (assistant coach), Ryan Porch, Daniel Sutton, Aaron Cockerill, John Means (head coach), Rylee Iacolucci and Jared du Toit.

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Worldly Warriors Kootenay Warriors travel to Alberta for Champions Cup For The Townsman

The Kootenay Warriors Spring Hockey Program was on the ice April 24 to 26 in Edmonton and Calgary for the 2015 Alberta Champions Cup. The 2004 Warriors competed in Edmonton, registering a 1-3-0 record in the Silver Division, including a decisive 11-4 victory over the Calgary Xtreme to open the tournament. The 2005 Warriors went 2-3-0 in Calgary, including a big 7-1 victory over Junior Hitmen Black. The 2006 Warriors came out of the tournament with a 2-2-1 record, including a resounding 15-3 triumph over the Central Alberta Coyotes Saturday afternoon. The highlight of the weekend for the 2005 and 2006 Warriors team came as they toured Team Canada’s dressing room and got hands on the IIHF World Junior Championship trophy. Hockey Canada made the tour even more special by having the Kootenay Warriors’ name plates on the

dressing stalls, along with their photos on overhead monitors. It was an experience of a lifetime for the Warriors. 2004 Warriors Results: Warriors 11 vs. Calgary Xtreme 4 Warriors 3 vs. Chain Iron 11 Warriors 1 vs. Midwest Mayhem 8 Warriors 6 vs. Canwest Bandits 13 2005 Warriors Results: Warriors 3. vs. Surge 6 Warriors 6 vs. NEBC Chill 5 Warriors 7 vs. Jr. Hitmen Black 1 Warriors 4 vs. Lethbridge Wolfpack 5 Warriors 1 vs. Pinnacle Hockey 4 2006 Warriors Results: Warriors 3 vs. Lakeland Lightning 7 Warriors 9 vs. Alberta Wolfpack 3 Warriors 7 vs. Foothills Elite 7 Warriors 15 vs. C. Alberta Coyotes 3 Warriors 3 vs. Lethbridge Wolfpack 7

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The Kootenay Warriors Spring Hockey Program travelled to Calgary and Edmonton for the 2015 Alberta Champions Cup April 24 to 26. Above: The 2005 Kootenay Warriors relish a photo opportunity with the IIHF World Junior Championship trophy in Team Canada’s dressing room.

Flames & Ducks open NHL second round Thursday

WHL Playoff Statistics & Series

EASTERN CONFERENCE Playoff Scoring Leaders Player Team 1. Adam Tambellini CGY 2. Travis Sanheim CGY 3. John Quenneville BWK 4. Connor Rankin CGY 5. Tim McGauley BWK

GP 14 15 13 12 12

G 12 5 7 9 4

A 13 11 8 5 8

PTS 25 16 15 14 12

WESTERN CONFERENCE Playoff Scoring Leaders Player Team 1. Oliver Bjorkstrand POR 2. Nicolas Petan POR 3. Leon Draisaitl KEL 4. Brandon Magee VIC 5. Tyson Baillie KEL

GP 14 14 12 10 12

G 13 8 5 9 7

A 11 16 12 6 8

PTS 24 24 17 15 15

Playoff Goaltending Leaders (min. 60 minutes played) Player Team GAA W L SO MP 1. Jordan Papirny BWK 2.12 10 3 0 821 2. Marek Langhamer MHT 2.28 5 5 1 657 3. Rylan Toth RDR 2.34 1 4 0 308 4. Mack Shields CGY 2.63 6 2 0 547 5. Daniel Wapple REG 2.81 5 4 0 554

Playoff Goaltending Leaders (min. 60 minutes played) Player Team GAA W L SO MP 1. Michael Herringer KEL 2.25 2 0 0 107 2. Carter Hart EVE 2.28 5 6 0 710 3. Garret Hughson SPO 2.33 2 4 0 438 4. Jackson Whistle KEL 2.64 7 3 3 637 5. Adin Hill POR 2.86 10 4 1 881

EASTERN CONFERENCE FINAL BRANDON WHEAT KINGS vs. CALGARY HITMEN Wheat Kings lead series 2-1 Game 1: Calgary Hitmen 4 at Brandon Wheat Kings 9 Game 2: Calgary Hitmen 2 at Brandon Wheat Kings 3 Game 3: Brandon Wheat Kings 1 at Calgary Hitmen 2 (OT) Game 4: Wednesday, April 29 at Calgary Game 5: Friday, May 1 at Brandon *Game 6: Sunday, May 3 at Calgary *Game 7: Tuesday, May 5 at Brandon

WESTERN CONFERENCE FINAL KELOWNA ROCKETS vs. PORTLAND WINTERHAWKS Winterhawks lead series 2-1 Game 1: Portland Winterhawks 2 at Kelowna Rockets 3 Game 2: Portland Winterhawks 3 at Kelowna Rockets 2 Game 3: Kelowna Rockets 3 at Portland Winterhawks 7 Game 4: Wednesday, April 29 at Portland Game 5: Friday, May 1 at Kelowna *Game 6: Sunday, May 3 at Portland *Game 7: Tuesday, May 5 at Kelowna

* = if necessary

EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS BRANDON WHEAT KINGS vs. REGINA PATS Wheat Kings win series 4-1 Game 1: Regina Pats 1 at Brandon Wheat Kings 5 Game 2: Regina Pats 2 at Brandon Wheat Kings 5 Game 3: Brandon Wheat Kings 2 at Regina Pats 3 Game 4: Brandon Wheat Kings 3 at Regina Pats 2 (OT) Game 5: Regina Pats 2 at Brandon Wheat Kings 3 (OT)

WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS KELOWNA ROCKETS vs. VICTORIA ROYALS Rockets win series 4-1 Game 1: Victoria Royals 0 at Kelowna Rockets 5 Game 2: Victoria Royals 3 at Kelowna Rockets 4 (OT) Game 3: Kelowna Rockets 4 at Victoria Royals 2 Game 4: Kelowna Rockets 4 at Victoria Royals 5 (OT) *Game 5: Victoria Royals 3 at Kelowna Rockets 7

CALGARY HITMEN vs. MEDICINE HAT TIGERS Hitmen win series 4-1 Game 1: Calgary Hitmen 3 at Medicine Hat Tigers 1 Game 2: Medicine Hat Tigers 3 at Calgary Hitmen 2 (OT) Game 3: Medicine Hat Tigers 4 at Calgary Hitmen 5 Game 4: Calgary Hitmen 2 at Medicine Hat Tigers 1 (OT) Game 5: Medicine Hat Tigers 3 at Calgary Hitmen 4 (OT2)

EVERETT SILVERTIPS vs. PORTLAND WINTERHAWKS Winterhawks win series 4-1 Game 1: Portland Winterhawks 3 at Everett Silvertips 5 Game 2: Portland Winterhawks 4 at Everett Silvertips 3 (OT2) Game 3: Everett Silvertips 3 at Portland Winterhawks 5 Game 4: Everett Silvertips 1 at Portland Winterhawks 2 (OT) Game 5: Portland Winterhawks 3 at Everett Silvertips 2

EASTERN CONFERENCE QuARTER-FINALS BRANDON WHEAT KINGS vs. EDMONTON OIL KINGS Brandon Wheat Kings win series 4-1

WESTERN CONFERENCE QuARTER-FINALS KELOWNA ROCKETS vs. TRI-CITY AMERICANS Kelowna Rockets win series 4-0

REGINA PATS vs. SWIFT CURRENT BRONCOS Regina Pats win series 4-0

VICTORIA ROYALS vs. PRINCE GEORGE COUGARS Victoria Royals win series 4-1

CALGARY HITMEN vs. KOOTENAY ICE Calgary Hitmen win series 4-3

EVERETT SILVERTIPS vs. SPOKANE CHIEFS Everett Silvertips win series 4-2

MEDICINE HAT TIGERS vs. RED DEER REBELS Medicine Hat Tigers win series 4-1

PORTLAND WINTERHAWKS vs. SEATTLE THUNDERBIRDS Portland Winterhawks win series 4-2

Donna Spencer Canadian Press

CALGARY - The Calgary Flames and Anaheim Ducks open their Western Conference semifinal Thursday at the Honda Centre. Here are five keys to the series: Top lines - Both sides expect and need production from their top forward lines. Anaheim’s dynamic duo of Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry with foot soldier Patrick Maroon combined for five goals in a first-round sweep of Winnipeg. Calgary’s Sean Monahan and winger Jiri Hudler and Johnny Gaudreau produced seven goals in six games against Vancouver, including four in the final game. Goalies - Calgary’s Jonas Hiller, who was a Duck a year ago, and Anaheim’s Frederik Andersen had up-and-down first rounds. Hiller was solid until Game 6, when he allowed two goals on three shots and was pulled for Karri Ramo. Andersen stopped 109 of the 118 shots in a four-game sweep of Winnipeg, but

gave up four goals in Game 3. What’s in the tank? - Anaheim is more rested and likely less injured after playing just six games in the last month. The Ducks clinched the division title on April 1. Calgary kept the pedal to the floor to stay in playoff contention. The Flames worked their top three defencemen hard over the final stretch of the regular season and in the first round. What’s under the hood? - Calgary took time and space away from Vancouver’s defencemen with a ferocious forecheck. They’ll use their speed again to keep the Anaheim blue-liners from easily exiting their zone. The Ducks have the heft to wear the Flames down and win battles for the puck. No lead is safe - The Flames and Ducks each earned 24 of their points in the regular season trailing after two periods. Anaheim came from behind in three of their four wins against Winnipeg. Calgary came back from threeand one-goal deficits to defeat Vancouver 7-4 in Game 6.

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Bulls on parade

Dynamiters Bull-A-Rama to light up Civic Centre Saturday TAYLOR ROCC A Sports Editor

The Kimberley Dynamiters Bull-A-Rama is back for a fifth year and set to kick up some dust Saturday, May 2 at the Kimberley Civic Centre. A total of 30 cowboys will vie for $4,000 worth of prize money and a championship buckle, with rides beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday night. “This is bull riding. When you go to a rodeo, you sit and you wait and you wait for the bull riding at the end,” said Kimberley Dynamiters Bull-A-Rama producer and promoter Guy Thompson. “It is the most dangerous sport in dirt. Everybody waits for the bull riding. “You’re going to see probably 40 bull rides right up close. You’re not sitting out in the bleachers somewhere. You’re right on top of the action.” In addition to five years of work with the Kimberley Dynamiters Bull-A-Rama, Thompson has been involved with Trail’s Kootenay Chrysler Bull-A-Rama for 13 years. As he took a break from filling the Civic Centre floor with dirt Wednesday afternoon, Thompson said he was looking forward to seeing a strong crop of cowboys roll into Kimberley Saturday evening. Coming from as far as Australia and Paraguay, and as near as Jaffray, bull riders will attempt to tame rodeo stock provided by Big Chief/Armstrong Bucking Bulls, Coyote Creek Rodeo and Outlaw

Buckers Rodeo Corp. “There’s five bulls that have been to the Canadian finals. One was the top bull in Canada last year,” Thompson said. “The last couple years, [the bulls] have been a little better than the cowboys, but I think this year is going to be something else.”

The Kimberley Dynamiters Bull-A-Rama is a Bull Riders Canada-sanctioned event and one of 59 shows comprising the third season of Bull Riders Canada (BRC). The Kimberley BRC event will feature five of the BRC’s top-10 riders on the 2015 circuit led by 2013 BRC National Champion Brian Hervey of Brant, Alta. Through April 25, Hervey sits first in the 2015 BRC standings, having earned 1,685 points and $8,804 in winnings. Also rolling into the Kimberley Civic Centre for the event will be fifth-place Devon Mezei (895 points), sixth-place Casey Berg, seventh-place Miles Pennington (765 points) and ninth-place Ken Siemens (695 points). Locally, the East Kootenay will be represented by Jaffray’s Sandy de Jong. Payouts at the Kimberley Dynamiters BullA-Rama will be made to the top-four riders in

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the long round, as well as the top-four riders in the short round of competition. BRC is the largest publicly-owned and operated bull-riding company in Canada. During the 2014 season, it paid out more than $245,000 to competitors. In addition to bull riding, fans will be entertained by Jason Charters, the Get Down Rodeo Clown, trick rider Shelby Cummings and mutton busting during the intermission. Announcer Wes Cummings will oversee the evening. Doors to the Civic Centre open at 5 p.m. Ahead of the event, Thompson wished to extend his thanks to the City of Kimberley and a long list of sponsors, headed by Cranbrook Dodge. After the bull riding, the Civic Centre floor will play host to dance and live music courtesy

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The quietest ballgame ever Dan Gelston Associated Press

BALTIMORE - Chris Davis might have hit the quietest home run for

the home team in Orioles history. As the slugger pounded the ball deep onto Eutaw Street, just a few feet from where fans

normally would have sprinted after a chance to catch a souvenir, there was almost nothing to hear. The only muffled

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Orioles fans had been muted. The wild applause had been silenced. There were no fans to stand for a standing ovation. Just Davis’ teammates in the dugout coming over for highfives. “When you’re rounding the bases, and the only cheers you hear were from outside the stadium,” he said, “it’s a weird feeling.” Baseball in Baltimore was closed to the public Wednesday. The shutout in the final score was in the attendance total: Orioles 8, White Sox 2, Fans 0. MLB decided to play the game behind closed doors because of looting and rioting around Camden Yards that broke out amid tensions between residents and police. The turmoil prompted a citywide curfew and began hours after the funeral of Freddie Gray, a 25-yearold black man who sustained a fatal spinal cord injury while in police custody.

The game was one of the oddest in history, brought alive only by sounds that were unmasked by the absence of fans’ voices. No cheering for the Orioles, no jeering the umpires. Not an usher, a wave, or one last call for a cold beer. The sounds of the game popped for the lucky hundreds of players, media or staff allowed inside, with each “whack!” ”crack!“ and ”pop!“ echoing throughout empty Camden Yards. Behind the plate, a couple of scouts kept their eyes on the action. The players were as audible as kids playing backyard wiffle ball. When Chicago second baseman Micah Johnson got the relay throw from right fielder Avisail Garcia, those around him shouted “No!” as he turned to make a throw to the plate. That’s because Everth Cabrera had stopped at third base. These are the things the fans don’t usually hear at the game. That, and an infielder yelling, “I got it!” as the outfielder closes in.

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The only place full besides the dugouts was the press box, where all 92 seats were taken. Beyond that, TV camera crews lined the field and stationed outside the ballpark, creating media buzz similar to that of a playoff game. But the grandstands were as vacant as they are in the off-season. The usually teeming concourse was barren and the concession stands selling $15 crabcakes, $6.50 crab soups and $8 canned beers were locked up. And those signs cautioning fans to “Watch Out for Batted Balls” were pointless for a day. It was believed to be the only time in MLB’s 145-season history that the game went on without fans. Neither the Baseball Hall of Fame nor John Thorn, Major League Baseball’s official historian, could find record of a major league game being played behind closed doors amid the worst outbreak of rioting in Baltimore since 1968. One Orioles fan hollered during batting practice: “Let us in!” No such luck.

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ARLINGTON, Va. The famous bronze U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial overlooking Washington that depicts Marines raising the American flag at Iwo Jima during World War II has begun turning green with age but now will be restored with a $5.37 million gift. Philanthropist David Rubenstein announced Wednesday that he will give the National Park Foundation the funds needed to wash, wax and restore the memorial and its plaza and landscaping. Improvements are also planned for the memorial’s signage and access for handicapped visitors. The project will also restore the memorial’s engravings to be

much brighter. The 61-year-old memorial honours all who have given their lives in the U.S. Marine Corps. It depicts a famous incident of World War II after a bloody battle when the Americans moved to capture the island of Iwo Jima to help bring the war to an end. The monument’s depiction was inspired by a Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal. This new restoration effort will be the first comprehensive refurbishment of the memorial since it was dedicated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954, though it has had routine maintenance over the years, said National Park Service Director

Jonathan Jarvis. Rubenstein said the $5.37 million he is providing is meant to honour the country and the Marine Corps - and also his father because he was a Marine who served in the Pacific during World War II. After the war, his father, Robert Rubenstein, worked as a U.S. Post Office clerk for the remainder of his working

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“Iwo Jima was one of the most brutal battles in our country’s history,” he said. “Whenever something is restored or made better, it tends to attract more visitors. When you attract more visitors, more people learn about history and about the things that led to the memorial.” About 230,000 people visit the Marine Corps memorial each

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OTTAWA - An attempted coverup of Sen. Mike Duffy’s residency issues was all about the prime minister trying to protect his own reputation, Opposition Leader Tom Mulcair said Wednesday. Mulcair was responding to suggestions this week that Harper overrode Duffy’s concerns about being appointed to the Senate to represent the province of Prince Edward Island in late 2008. A source familiar with the details of those discussions told The Canadian Press that Duffy suggested he would be better placed as a senator from Ontario, since that’s where he had lived for decades, but Harper was insistent about P.E.I. That’s when Duffy, who grew up on the island, began to make plans to renovate a cot-

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OWN YOUR OWN RESTAURANT! Great location. Unique opportunity to grow. Loyal clientelle. Call Brian Rhodes. MLS 2403017 $179,000

POPULAR ECONOLODGE - 76 ROOMS with lounge and grill. 146 seat restaurant, 134 seat licensed lounge, CPR contract year round. Great location on “Cranbrook’s Strip.” Ample parking on 1.86 acres. Great business opportunity. Call Brian Burch. MLS 2403031 $4,500,000

5200 SQ FT building on 0.71 acre, fenced compound. Includes retail, offices, 6 bay shop. In a great location. Call Brian Burch. MLS 2403660 $495,000

A WELL KNOWN franchise restaurant, constantly ranked in the top 3 of the ABC franchise chain, located in a high traffic & visibility on Hwy 3/95. 125 seat restaurant with a 50 seat banquet room makes for a positive return on investment. Call Brian Rhodes. MLS 2394247 $395,000

37 UNSERVICED camp sites on 8.74 acres. 1860 sq ft two storey shop/dwelling, 608 sq ft cabin with attached solarium. Phenomenal view of the Rocky mountains. Call Patrick Conroy. MLS 2395685 $499,900

CRANBROOK INDUSTRIAL park 1/2 acre lot. This level lot is located in the heart of Cranbrook’s Industrial Park. The entire lot has been fenced and is in great location. Call Ryan Dayman. MLS 2393313 $125,000

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Central location with great traffic exposure. Nice offices, in-floor heat, porcelain tile floor, skylights cover shop, huge fenced compound. Great potential. Call Brian Burch. MLS 2404093 $380,000

FOR LEASE, Various sizes all on one floor with an elevator. Loads of windows with spectacular mtn views. In the heart of downtown Cranbrook. Building has been meticulously maintained and is being offered at $12.00 per sq ft triple net. Call Jeannie / Brian Rhodes. MLS 2402497

EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY. 11.35 acres, indoor riding arena, outdoor arena, round pen, 11 box stalls, garage/tack room, 4 bedroom home and 2 bedroom ranch hand home. Call Jeannie. MLS 2401861 $759,000

STORE WITH living quarters on a high visibility main hwy in downtown Cranbrook. Zoned C1, the building has 900 sq ft per floor with a full in-law suite with separate access. The back yard is fully fenced and has a garage. Call Jeannie. MLS 2391304 $179,000

100,000 SQ FT manufacturing facility in Cranbrook. Approx 3 acres within the Industrial area. In a 3-5 day trucking window to all points in the Cdn Rockies & USA. Canadian Pacific Rail runs past the back of the property with a spur rail line onto the property. Call Jeannie. MLS 2391821 $2,900,000

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GUYS–TAKE A LOOK! On 3.11 acres just 8km from town and still in fire protection area. Beautiful 3 bdrm home on full bsmt, 3 outbuildings; 980 sq ft guest house, a 26x30’ canvas Quonset and 24x30’ garage - for your toys or business. Call Jeannie. MLS 2401336 $359,000

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156.57 ACRES in two parcels (8.75 acres FLY FISHING out your front door! 9 year old, with highway and 147.82 acres across the 4 bdrm home with walkout basement, river) connected by your own bridge. double detached garage, paved driveway, Property backs onto Crown land for a true underground sprinkler on a well manicured “dream come true” acreage. Call Jeannie. 2.5 acres fronting onto Moyie River. MLS 2397728 $650,000 Call Jeannie. MLS 2394767 $489,900

HIGH VISIBILITY Industrial Rd #2 zoned M2 with 2297 sq ft on main & approx 1000 sq ft mezzanine. Building is 4 years old with a 12x14 overhead door and a man door. 200 amp service, high efficiency overhead gas heater. Call Jeannie. MLS 4100177 $1400/month

IN THE heart of the East Kootenays Skookumchuk Motel & RV Park. Creekside setting; 11 kitchen units, coin laundry, 10 fully serviced RV sites (30 amps) showers, bathrooms, 3 yr young modular home, 1108 sq ft, 2 baths, 20x20 garage. All new flooring and windows. New railings & stairs. Call Jeannie. MLS 4000360 $549,000

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THIS IS AN outdoors enthusiast’s paradise! Snowmobiling, hunting, world class fishing right out your back door, natural hot springs just down the road - on 2 separate titles with 116.9 acres on one and 16 acres on the other; both with the river meandering a border. This was a quarter horse ranch until the seller retured and it is all fenced and x-fenced with barn, shop, hay shed and round pen. Crown land on 2 sides and river on the other and a comfortable 2 bdrm home with spectacular mountain view. Most of the land is pasture. Call Jeannie. MLS 2399456 $799,900

A TRUE “IN YOUR FACE” location – on the busy Cranbrook Strip. This very high visibility corner property comes with a 1700 sq ft office building. Property is in City limits but on its own well and septic (although services are at the property line), zoned C2 with a multitude of permitted uses. So what on earth do you want to do? Lot is flat with loads of parking. Call Jeannie. MLS 2402537 $499,900

LISTED $200,000 below assessed value! On 1.7 acres - zoned C1 in the Bull River on the Ft. Steele/Wardner Rd with Crown land on 2 sides and backing onto Garbutts lake. 3375 sq ft rancher features 3 bdrms, 3 baths + a 32x44’ garage with a mezzanine. Call Jeannie. MLS 2398571 $799,000

ZONED MULTI-FAMILY - RS - this .55 acre parcel overlooks Balment Park & RecPlex. With a Rocky Mtn view, park on 2 sides and Senior’s centre 1/2 block away - this is the perfect property to build up to 13 unit apartment bldg. Call Jeannie. MLS 2216300 $249,000

LOCATED in Industrial Park - ideal location for retail or wholesale distribution and warehouse - with great access for front retail presence and rear warehouse storage. 5000 sq ft available and ready for you to move in. Call Jeannie / Brian Rhodes. MLS 2399302 $9.00 sq ft

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ARE YOU looking for a great opportunity? Just off “The Strip” behind Dominos Pizza is this zoned C2 67x99 lot. City water and sewer in alleyway behind property, gas & hydro are readily available. An amazing value! Call Joe. MLS 2398706 $$89,900

GREAT RETIREMENT – Family Ma & Pa business with accomodations above. Famous Moyie Lake Pub. Great recreation and town landmarks. Established clientelle. Call Brian Burch. MLS 2404602 $297,500

COMMERCIAL LOT. C2 zoning on Van Horne Street. Across from the Prestige Hotel. With city services. Great highway exposure. Call Joe. MLS 2395872 $49,900

594 ACRES ON 3 separate titles. 207 acres of river front, 227 acres with large sand/ gravel pit overlooking the Kootenay River adjacent to other parcel. 160 acre parcel near base of Rock Mountains. Call Jeannie Argatoff / Adam Stenersen. MLS 2403838 $1,250,000

150 ACRES lease land suitable for grazing & camping or bring a long-term plan and a long-term lease can be made. Lots of water, 3-phase available. Call Sonia Mama. MLS 2402142 $800/month

COMMERCIAL SPACE located in the Mountain Spirit Resort at the Kimberley Alpine Resort. Four different locations with many opportunities. Call Brian Rhodes. MLS 2403305 From $14,000

MARYSVILLE - just 15 minutes to Cranbrook and 6 minutes to Kimberley on a very busy highway located on a 75’x120’ commercially zoned lot, with 5600 sq ft, 2 storey building, built in 2003. This is the perfect location for a professional/ medical building with loads of free parking. Call Jeannie / Brian Rhodes. MLS 2399429 $425,000

FRANCHISE BUILDING SUPPLY business, land & building. Great location, strong customer base with opportunity to grow in the community. 10,800 sq ft retail / warehouse on .96 acre. Estimated inventory value is $500,000 - inventory is NOT included in list price. Call Jeannie / Brian Rhodes. MLS 2401727 $749,000

DOWNTOWN 4PLEX with a great rental history and many recent updates including roof, furnace, landscaping, in-ground sprinklers, and fencing. Four 1 bdrm units with a total rent of $2200 per month. Why not buy this and live for free!? Call Jeannie. MLS 2217870 $239,000

OWN YOUR OWN business on Moyie River! Gas, liquor, convenience store, Greyhound agent, 18 RV unit park. Owner home on site – all on 3.41 acres. Call Joe. MLS 4100315 $299,900

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LAND ARE YOU LOOKING for an acreage in Gold Creek? How about 4.5 acres at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in an area of fine homes? On a paved road with beautiful mountain views – so if you are looking for a flat lot to build your dream home – come take a look. Call Jeannie. MLS 2403501 $229,900 37 ACRES in the Bull River Valley. Property in the ALR, bring your dream plans. Call Joe. MLS 2402469 $195,000. SKI RESORT DEVELOPMENT. 14.4 acres of prime real estate located at the base of Kimberley Alpine Resort. Call Ryan Dayman. MLS 2401635 $915,000. NEWER SUBDIVISION, BACKING onto green space. Indoor and outdoor recreation at your fingertips! Call Shelley. MLS 2217134 $95,800. BEAUTIFUL AND PRIVATE 130 acres off Wardner / Ft. Steele Road. Fantastic views. Call Waunita. MLS 2399864 $799,000. FLAT 0.27 ACRE lot on Little Van Horne. House needs to be removed. Call Phil. MLS 2403327 $38,700. RIVERS CROSSING at Shadow Mountain Golf Resort. This lot is situated on the St. Mary’s River. This .24 acre lot gives you the opportunity to express your individual style and lifestyle. The perfect home on the perfect lot in the perfect location. Call Jeannie. MLS 2400453 $199,000. BUILDING YOUR DREAM HOME is very affordable when your fully serviced lot is priced at just $59,900 with no GST payable. In an area of beautiful homes backing onto a greenbelt that connects to the community forest and has a fantastic sunset view. Call Jeannie. MLS 2400651 $59,000. OLD HOMESTEAD SITE south of Moyie Lake, over 10 acres. Drilled well, brand new septic, hydro & telephone at lot line, approved road access, large springfed pond, peaceful with pretty view. Call Sonia Mama. MLS 2404266 $139,900. LAKEFRONT PROPERTY for sale featuring 83’ of waterfront with a panoramic view of the Rockies. This well groomed, one acre lot is located in the quaint community of Wasa, BC on Cameron Pond – only 20 minutes from Cranbrook and 35 minutes from Kimberley Ski Hill. Call Jeannie. MLS 2398544 $249,900. ROCKY MOUNTAIN VIEW PROPERTY. This 6.3 acre lot is nestled between the foothills and the Rockies, surrounded by Crown land, has a 15 gallon per minute well and is ideal for keeping horses. Call Jeannie. MLS 2398546 $329,000. MOUNT ROYAL ESTATES - a beautiful .649 acre lot is awaiting your family. This lot backs onto a walk-way to community forest - just out your back gate will be a 4 season playground. With all services at the property line, a gorgeous view and GST has already been paid. Call Jeannie. MLS 2391146 $147,000. UNIQUE ACREAGE IN ERICKSON, 2.64 acres of breath-taking views. Call Brian Rhodes. MLS 2394758 $174,900. SPECTACULAR 11.5 acres overlooking the Creston valley. Call Brian Rhodes. MLS 2394759 $159,900. THIS LOT BACKS onto hole #5 on Wildstone Golf Course, amazing Rockies view. Call Ryan Dayman. MLS 2392436 $119,900. THE GOLF COURSE LIFESTYLE you deserve. Backing onto the #3 green, this is the largest lot in The Whins subdivision with a beautiful mountain view. This world renowned professional golf course designed by the Gary Player Group seeks a seamless harmony between the natural and the man-made. The lot is .276 acre and is a short drive to 2 spectacular ski hills in the heart of recreation country. Call Jeannie. MLS 2195984 $179,900. ZONED MULTI-FAMILY-RS this .55 acre parcel overlooks Balment Park and the RecPlex. With a Rocky Mtn view, park on 2 sides and Senior’s Centre 1/2 block away – this is the perfect property to build up to 13 unit apartment building. Why not make it adult oriented? Call Jeannie. MLS 2216300 $249,000. BACKS ONTO 3RD FAIRWAY of golf course. If you like to spend time outdoors this is your property. Call Ryan Dayman. MLS 2202002 $134,900. THIS .6 ACRE is a gorgeous lot to build your dream home on with a year round view to the Purcells and the Columbia Valley, plus a greenbelt walking trail connecting to Crown land. There is no building time commitment and the HST has already been paid. Call Jeannie. MLS 2392332 $119,000 inc. GST. OVERLOOKING ST. MARY’S RIVER campground. No limitations to build. In the middle of recreational paradise. Call Ryan Dayman. MLS 2200227 $89,000. LOCATED ON THE 13th hole. This .543 acre large home site is stunning. Invest in recreation or retire in beautiful BC. Call Ryan Dayman. MLS 2200281 $325,000. SOARING HAWK RIDGE - Cranbrook’s exclusive high end executive acreage community. Located just a few minutes to downtown. Situated next to Jim Smith Lake. Call Ryan Dayman. www.soaringhawkridge.ca $169,900 & up. Cul-de-Sac lot in Dutch Creek subdivision next to the Hoodoo’s in Fairmont BC. Call Ryan. MLS 2397109 $74,900 80 stunning acres! One of the best parcels of land in the Kootenays. Call Ryan. MLS 2397146 $459,000 FEEL HUGGED by nature! With park just behind and Elizabeth Lake in front, this lovely flat building lot is waiting for your dream home. T.M. Roberts school just 3 blocks away. This is a lovely cul-de-sac with a “McKenzie Town” feel. Call Jeannie. MLS 2400753 $89,900. .36 ACRE LOT in quiet corner of Cranbrook – zoned R1 but already serviced for a duplex. This flat lot sides onto a green belt and Elizabeth Lake park just 1/2 block away, T.M. Roberts French Immersion school just 4 blocks. This is the perfect lot for your future home or let’s explore the duplex idea. Call Jeannie. MLS 2400754 $94,900.

EXECUTIVE HOME WITH all the bells and whistles. Gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, french doors to covered deck, hardwood & tile throughout, huge master bdrm with fantastic ensuite, built-in speakers through entire home, central air, garage & so much more! Call Phil Lewis. MLS 2404479 $589,900

GREAT LOCATION ON a no-through street, close to parks & school. Lovely makeover from; roof, windows, furnace, flooring & baths. Gas fireplace with brick feature wall. Nice yard with lane access, covered deck plus carport & RV parking. Call Brian Burch. MLS 2404152 $252,900

WE FOUND IT!! Executive bungalow with daylight walk-out basement! Total of 7 bdrms, 7 baths. Two full living areas plus in-law suite. Must be seen! Superior!! Call Jeannie. MLS 2402106 $799,000

LOCATION! LOCATION! Backing onto undeveloped land and steps from Parkland Middle School. 2+1 bdrms, newer roof and furnace, amazing yard with lots of space. Attached single carport and more. Call Adam. MLS 2403649 $224,900

HERE IS A townhouse in Gyro Park area. Open floor plan, hardwood and tile floors, 3 bdrms, main floor laundry, ensuite, huge covered deck, unfinished walk-out basement, 2 car covered parking. Quality builder. Call Phil Lewis. MLS 2404242 $289,900

GORGEOUS 4 LEVEL split on quiet street in Park Royal. Features include 3+1 bdrms, 3 baths, large kitchen, great rec room and many recent upgrades including high efficiency furnace & hot water tank, roof, and exterior painting. Call Jeannie. MLS 2403473 $339,900

IN ANDERSON CRESCENT – just steps to the RecPlex. 4 bdrms on the main, many recent updates include windows, roof, HW tank & furnace. 5 appliances stay. Call Jeannie. MLS 2403087 $279,900

SOUTH FACING GORDON Heights beauty. 2 storey home features a total of 2940 sq ft on 3 floors, with 3+2 bdrms, 4 baths, large kitchen with center island, 2 gas f/p. Basement is all set up for an in-law suite with its own separate entry. Call Jeannie. MLS 2403125 $409,000

26 BEAUTIFUL ACRES – half way between Cranbrook & Kimberley. 1330 sq ft home, 3 bdrms, 1½ baths, attached carport plus 28x30’ wired & insulated shop and a garage. Even a spring-fed pond! Call Jeannie. MLS 2403218 $529,000

NO THIS IS NOT IN FORT STEELE. Built around the turn of the century and full of character. 3+1 bdrms, 2 full baths, many recent updates such as windows and roof; all on a 66x122 ft. fully fenced yard close to downtown. Call Jeannie. MLS 2399981 $219,000

CHARACTER, SPACE & LOCATION beautifully maintained 2 storey, 4 bdrms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, crown moulding, 5 appliances stay. 2 blocks to downtown. Call Jeannie. MLS 2403271 $239,900

A REMARKABLE VIEW! 3 bdrm home on large lot overlooking city. 2 storage sheds and a large deck. Call Adam. MLS 2402699 $135,900

3 BDRM, OPEN floor plan, country kitchen, immaculate condition. All new flooring, new roof, 6 appliances included. Air conditioning, covered patio, double carport, fenced yard. Call Joe Amatruda. MLS 2404473 $104,900

LET’S TALK CURB appeal! Located close to a park & shopping. 4 bdrms on the 2nd floor and 2 in basement. Basement is framed, wired & plumbed for 3rd bathroom. Basement has suite potential with separate entrance. Front & back decks, fenced back yard and alley access. Call Jeannie. MLS 2403796 $299,000

A TRUE HERITAGE home. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, on a large lot with exquisite landscaping with 2 relaxing water displays & even a 600 sq ft castle/workshop. Call Jeannie Argatoff. MLS 2402802 $299,900

WOW! WOW! WOW! This home has it all. Many recent updates, 16x34’ shop with attached carport. Built in 1937, features 19x10’ sunny porch, 2 bdrms on main, 1 down, main floor laundry, updated kitchen. Includes appliances. Immediate possession. Call Jeannie. MLS 2404104 $199,900

AMAZING CONDO! 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1200+ sq ft property, located on top floor of Mountain Meadows - Cranbrook’s premier condo complex. Secure parking, fitness room, 2 storage bays, elevator and so much more. One of the best units in the building. Call Adam. MLS 2403561 $310,000

THE PERFECT VIEW! Acreage in Gold Creek on 5 acres. Property is fenced and x-fenced with 1616 sq ft rancher. 3 bdrms, 2 full bathrooms, open floor plan, hdwd floors, 11.5x17’ solarium, attached double garage, detached 25x40’ shop, barn, chicken coop. Call Jeannie. MLS 2404675 $449,900

JUST WHEN YOU think you can’t have it all – You Can! 4+1 bdrm, 4 bath, wrap-around verandah, covered deck, 3500 sq ft developed, in-ground sprinklers, security system, hot tub and more! Call Jeannie. MLS 2402717 $495,000

CUSTOM CRAFTED LARGE home. Bright 2 level with soaring vaulted ceilings and designed windows for amazing Rocky Mtn views. Huge walk-out, finished basement. Quality throughout, gourmet kitchen with granite/tile and cabinetry. Call Brian Burch. MLS 2401252 $1,095,000

GORGEOUS 2 LEVEL home on beautiful Rosen Lake. Both levels have 40’ decks to overlook the lake. Separate entries with full kitchens for 2 families. 1 attached and 1 detached garage. Large boat dock & lift. Designed for family fun year round. Call Brian Burch. MLS 2403746 $895,000

IT’S PERFECT! 1390 sq ft per floor, 3+1 bdrms, 3 baths, granite counters, bay window seat in dining room, glass sliders to 12x12 solarium, fenced back yard with private patio, in-ground sprinklers, double attached garage, security system, outside basement entrance. Call Jeannie. MLS 2402576 $359,900

SECLUDED RURAL location backing onto Crown land. The view of Rocky Mtns is phenomenal! 1850 sq ft on each floor with hdwd flooring, 9’ main floor ceilings and 10’ high walk-out, fully finished bsmt. Large wrap-around deck, large 936 sq ft shop. Call Patrick Conroy. MLS 2403251 $725,000

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JUST LIKE living in Stanley Park! On .37 acre just 3 blocks from downtown. Home was built in 1930s with 1960 sq ft on each floor of wonderful retro decorating & extensive detail in woodwork and design. Many 9’ ceilings, 4 bdrms on main. Call Jeannie. MLS 2403475 $339,000

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A BIG BOLD beautiful home! With 3100 sq ft of developed area, glittering maple hardwood floors on main, family room off kitchen with glass sliders opening onto deck, 3+1 bdrms, main floor laundry, heated floors in the “Man Cave”, media room, games room, many recent updates. Call Jeannie. MLS 2403860 $439,000

LIVE IN WILDSTONE! Lots are just waiting for you to build your dream home and live in the stunning area, built around Gary Players first ever Canadian Golf design. Bring your plans and live the dream! Call Ryan Dayman. $99,900 and up

2 BDRM - 2 bath unit in Terra Lee gated community. Enclosed porch backing onto Joseph Creek. Single garage. Call Adam. MLS 2404211 $239,900

2.5 - 5 ACRE LOTS – SOARING HAWK RIDGE – Cranbrook’s exclusive high end executive acreage community located just a few minutes to downtown. Situated next to Jim Smith Lake. Call Ryan Dayman. From $169,900. www.SoaringHawkRidge.ca

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BEAUTIFUL MANUFACTURED HOME. Beautiful mtn view with empty field behind. Master bdrm with ensuite & walk-in closet, skylight in kitchen with abundance of cupboards and counter space. Quick possession available. Call Joy. MLS 2401059 $109,900

LOVELY CHARACTER HOME with large spacious rooms. 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, main floor laundry, unfinished loft/attic area. Fully fenced .43 acre yard with mountain view, garden area, patio, covered deck and garage. Call Joy. MLS 2402578 $225,000

PEACEFUL WESTSIDE ESTATES. 7km from Cranbrook. 2+ acre country setting. Spacious rancher with open plan, vaulted ceilings, no stairs, huge ensuite with jacuzzi tub. Easy landscaping, triple garage and so much more. Call Brian Burch. MLS 2403464 $605,000

LOCATED IN GRASMERE on 49.28 acres of private mountain park setting. 4 bdrm country, 2 storey home with wrap around deck. Detached dble garage. Fenced for horses, backing onto crown land. Currently has 2 home sites and potential for subdivision. Call Brian Rhodes. MLS 2395695 $695,000

EXECUTIVE HOME DESIGNED to pamper you! 3+1 bdrms, 4 baths, very private back yard, built-in sound system, heated floors on main, Brazilian hardwood, plus 24x40’ garage. Call Jeannie. MLS 2402320 $575,000

THREE BEDROOM HOME near downtown. Large dining area to the bright living room with wood fireplace, upgraded 100 amp electrical. One level living and quick possession. Single garage & RV parking. Call Waunita. MLS 2403089 $224,900

PANABODE LOG HOME sits on 0.85 acre (5 lots) with open zoning near Kingsgate Border Crossing. 3 bdrm, 3 bath, new kitchen, wood burning fireplace, master bdrm with ensuite and jetted tub. 360 sq ft shop & outbuildings. Lots of parking and updates. Call Shelley. MLS 2393384 $268,900

BEAUTIFUL AND PRIVATE 130 acres off Wardner/Ft. Steele Rd. ALR property with fantastic views. Many terrific building sites nestled in the mountains. All this tranquility only 15 mins from Cranbrook. Call Waunita. MLS 2399864 $799,000

EXCLUSIVE CUL-DE-SAC & executive home near community forest & golf course. 3+1 bdrms, 4 baths, covered back deck with hot tub, main floor family room. Kitchen has cherry wood, granite & stainless appliances. Many, many recent upgrades. Call Jeannie. MLS 2402463 $449,900

KOOCANUSA WATERFRONT! Older, character home offers 3 bedrooms, amazing views of mountains, river & wilderness, on a terraced hillside. Lawns, gardens, fruit trees, RV parking, garage and workshop. Call Sonia Mama. MLS 2402347 $449,900

DOES “BACKING ONTO greenbelt” sound interesting? This lovely modular home on its own land was built in 1996 and features 2 bdrms, 5 pce bath, vaulted ceilings and skylight in kitchen, glass sliders from dining room to lg sundeck. Price includes 5 appliances and window coverings. Call Jeannie. MLS 2403920 $159,000

SPACIOUS HOME PLUS a cabin set on a sunny hillside in the Mayook Valley on 6.68 acres with a plentiful well and farm power service. Nearby access to Pednorski Lake for swimming, fishing & skating. Call Sonia Mama. MLS 2404494 $469,900

ORCHARD PARK ESTATES! Carefree living in sought-after adult complex. Large open floor plan with oak kitchen, main floor laundry, french doors off family room leading to covered deck. Full basement, large 22x14’ workshop, RV parking. Call Phil Lewis. MLS 2402637 $339,900

JUST 1 BLOCK to St. Mary’s school and the Rockies out your front window. With 3+1 bdrms, 2 bathrooms, double attached garage, alley access in-ground sprinklers, central air, quick possession is possible. Price includes all the appliances. Call Jeannie. MLS 2404478 $269,900

VERY CLEAN, WELL maintained 1983 manufactured home. Located in Kimberley’s Creekside mobile home park. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, large covered deck, new roof in 2011 with recent interior upgrades. Call Brian Rhodes. MLS 2404224 $29,900

BEAUTIFUL – AFFORDABLE – SPOTLESS! This centrally located 2 storey townhouse features 3 bdrms, 3 baths, glass sliders from living room to a sunny patio & 5 appliances are included. Call Jeannie. MLS 2402934 $148,900

160 ACRES WITH a 360˚ view of the Steeples, Rockies, Purcells & Lone Pine Butte!! 3 bdrm, 3 bath rancher with classic wood cook stove in renovated kitchen. It’s time to get back to nature. Call Jeannie. MLS 2402994 $999,000

THIS IS A legal non-conforming residential investment. Six dwelling units all rented. Located just outside city limits, 83x300’ site. One tenant handling all rentals. Call Patrick Conroy. MLS 2401531 $319,900

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! 55 acres with a 3 bdrm, 2 bath home. Great views, private setting, many amenities allow you to save through solar power, wood heat, your own pond, covered decks. This property has no development restrictions. Call Brian Rhodes. MLS 2396188 $499,000

WHY ARE YOU renting? This beautiful 2 bedroom, 1½ bath, 2 storey townhouse can be yours for under $640 per month (including strata fees, heating, water & sewer). Close to hospital, college and recreation. With no rental restrictions this is an amazing buy! Call Jeannie. MLS 2402541 $74,900

GYRO PARK LOCATION. New exterior, new roof, hardwood floors, french doors, updated kitchen, repainted, very nice open floor plan, reno’d bathrooms, alley access, RV parking, all in a great location. Call Phil Lewis. MLS 2402695 $259,900

MAIN FLOOR LIVING in this exceptional 3 bdrm home. N/G fireplace, central air, beautifully renovated kitchen & appliances stay. Fenced yard, detached single garage off alley, landscaped yard. Call Waunita. MLS 2397963 $195,000

BRAND NEW AND oh so beautiful! Just 2 mins from town on .34 acre home features 9’ ceilings on the main and in the daylight walk-out basement with 3 bdrms, 2 baths, lovely maple cabinets, stainless appliances, loads of south facing windows & a fabulous view. Call Jeannie. MLS 2402976 $364,900

3 YEARS YOUNG & gorgeous! In Kootenay Orchard school area with 180˚ view! 3+3 bdrms, 3 full baths, kitchen has built-in breakfast nook opening to family room, 9’ ceilings in basement & it can be yours!! Call Jeannie. MLS 2398948 $439,000

THIS 2 BDRM, 2 bath has it all. Gated community. Includes community center with a pool, club room, etc. Features private deck, large bright kitchen & living room, attached garage, built-in vac, close to shopping & recreation area. Call Brian Rhodes. MLS 2403713 $284,900

ON 8.34 SECLUDED acres - 5 minutes out, incredible city and mountain views. A true rancher with walk-out basement. 3+1 bdrms, 4 baths, plus 600 sq ft attached garage and 30x30’ detached shop with water & 200 amp service. Call Jeannie. MLS 2402675 $599,900

LOVE TO COME home! Just under 2700 sq ft of developed area. With 9’ ceilings, open floor plan, granite counter tops, front balcony that overlooks city, 3+1 bdrms, office, 4 baths, oversized dble garge, hdwd floors, basement can entertain an in-law suite with its own entry. Call Jeannie. MLS 2404460 $449,000

2 PRIVATE DECKS that overlook the green belt, mtn and valley views. This unit in Fountain Estates is spectacular. Open floor plan, cherrywood cabinets, fantastic kitchen, NG fireplace, lg master bdrm with private deck, fully finished bsmt, all in the perfect location. Call Phil Lewis. MLS 2403117 $359,900

ENJOY THE STEEPLES view as you wake each morning! Recently fully updated 2 bdrm, 2 bath home set on almost 3 acres at the edge of town offers double garage, workshop, huge sundeck,outbuildings, hot tub. So much to enjoy here! Call Sonia Mama. MLS 2403489 $334,900

BEAUTIFUL IN-GROUND pool surrounded by fenced patio & great mtn view on 1 fenced acre just outside city limits. 5 bdrm, 3.5 bath home offers hdwd floors, ground level in-law suite, fireplaces, deck, skylights, dble carport, garage/workshop, ample parking, RV hookup, irrigated garden areas. Call Sonia Mama. MLS 2404444 $439,900

LOTS OF POTENTIAL with this single family dwelling. Large lot. Over 1500 sq ft on the main floor with two fireplaces, wood stove and in-law suite. Close to Amy Woodland elementary school. Call Patrick Conroy. MLS 2395446 $249,900

LOCATED ON MAIN street in Elko. 3+1 bdrm with an open kitchen, new flooring, walkout balcony off the living room, theatre room and rec room. Lots of functional space for a family. Call Brian Rhodes. MLS 2403859 $325,000

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for homeowners who want to work efficiently. Rototillers will break through tough soil and any plant roots. They come in a variety of sizes, and it’s best to match the tool to the size of the job. Many

Augers, both mechanical and manual, are essentially large drill bits that help move materials from one location to another. Augers are typically used to cut holes in landscapes, and they are good for post-hole drilling, which is part of the process of installing deck footings, fencing posts or other structures. Augers come in a variety of sizes, and homeowners can choose how much power they prefer. Augers can be heavy and cumbersome, and many do-it-yourselfers will find that one-person augers are more than adequate for their projects. Augers dig deep holes, so it is always smart to have the

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Wood studs are heavier and are measured and cut one at a time. If you happen to install a steel stud in the wrong spot, simply unscrew, slide out of the track and install in correct location; much easier than taking out a wood stud that’s been nailed in. Overall, less man hours to install than wood. Allows for mechanical. T-bar ceiling (drop down) track is the top track for steel studs and is the first track installed. This type of ceiling can cover existing mechanical, wires and provides for appropriate lighting. Very professional, clean and removable for easy access. Happier employees. Renovations taking place during work hours can be very challenging to you and your employees. Steel studs are much quieter to

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ABOUT SHILOH LAKE ENTERPRISES Shiloh Lake Enterprises Ltd is an independent contractor, representing Stratford

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Are You Planning a Home Renovation or Addition?

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Northwood Estates “Welcome Home!”

There are now only 7 lots available for purchase in Northwood Estates — Cranbrook’s premier gated community! Four of the remaining lots back onto a treed ravine offering privacy and a bright southern exposure rear yard. Large evergreens and natural bushes and ground cover blur the lines between city and country living. One remaining lot backs onto the walking path leading to the community park area. This lot also offers a sunny southern rear yard and is large enough to handle most any home design. Finally, there are 2 lots available that back onto a forested area offering a northern exposure rear yard. These lots are suited for walk out basement designs for grand living space on not one but two levels!

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On Safari in East Africa: Part I Janice Frioult of Maritime Travel heads to Nairobi and Amboseli National Park

n the 5th of April I set off on what was to be an amazing journey to Kenya. Here is part one, including Nairobi and our first game drive in Amboseli National Park. I arrived in Nairobi for a two-night stay before starting my Safari Adventure. Our group was met by Visit Africa Ltd., which was our tour guide for the duration of the trip. From meeting our group at the airport, to dropping us off two weeks later, we had three wonderful, knowledgeable guides who stayed close to make sure our journey was smooth and safe. Nairobi is a crazy city, with crazy drivers and traffic like I’ve never seen before. No city tours here — you would be stuck in traffic for hours! Security was tight everywhere, and although at first I won-

dered what I was in for, after a day or two it was almost logical to see all the precautions that were taken. Our hotel in Nairobi was lovely. From the rooms to the facilities to the service it was an enjoyable stay. The pool area was tropical, the food was amazing as was the wine. While we were in Nairobi we visited the Daphne Sheldrick Animal Orphanage where orphaned elephants were rehabilitated, and also saw the Giraffe Center (African Fund for Endangered Wildlife Kenya Ltd). Both centers were rooted in wildlife conservation and education and we had a great few hours viewing the baby elephants and endangered Rothschild giraffes that were the center’s guests for the next few years. On day three we loaded our jeeps and

set off on our five-hour drive to Amboseli National Park, which is situated at the footsteps of the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro. We stayed at the Amboseli Serena Lodge, which is a lovely resort. Natural foliage and pathways wind throughout. We were warned not to feed the monkeys, but we did unintentionally. Five minutes after we checked in and opened our door to the deck, a cheeky monkey pushed right through our screen, jumped up to the desk and helped himself to our bag of plantain chips. He sat on our deck and did not move until he finished every last one — welcome to the wild! We were able to take three game drives while at Amboseli. On our first drive ever we managed to view a family of elephants moving across the plain with

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A family of elephants in Amboseli National Park, Kenya, with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background the picturesque Mt Kilimanjaro as a backdrop. It was jaw-dropping. Over the next day and a

half we were also lucky enough to see zebras, impalas, buffalo and giraffe. What a perfect

start to our adventure! Watch for Part II in the Thursday, May 14, Daily Townsman.

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Many Canadians engage in regular spring cleaning rituals like checking fire alarms, rotating mattresses and planting gardens. They’re tedious and time-consuming tasks, but they need to be tended to by responsible homeowners. Those responsibilities shouldn’t end at household chores. Spring is as good a time as any to dust off and polish up all things personal finance. You’re already sorting through slips and statements to file your taxes, so you might as well take some time to focus on the little things that you can do to improve your finances. I’m a big fan of consolidating accounts. Having multiple bank or investment accounts may mean more fees and less visibility. But consolidating other accounts – like utilities and insurance – with a single provider is also a surefire way to put money in your pocket. Make sure everything you can bundle is bundled. And if you see a promotion from other providers that beats your current pricing for phone, cable, Internet or insurance, call your provider. They would prefer to offer you similar pricing over losing you. It’s cheaper for most companies to provide you with a discount and keep you than it is for them to

replace you with another customer. Beyond that, consider what you really need and don’t need. Home-phone land lines are so passé. And how can $100-a-month cable bill compete with streaming services that are a fraction of the cost? Scan your bank statements. Look for recurring monthly costs like memberships or subscriptions that you don’t need and should probably cancel anyway. And if you’re not regularly in the habit of scanning your statements, consider a budget app to start tracking your spending proactively instead of reactively. Cash in your accumulated rewards. Whether it’s points or miles or whatever else, make use of them on gift cards or financial rewards and free up your cash flow for investing or debt repayment. Do you have gift cards from Christmas that you haven’t used? There are websites that will buy your unused gift cards so you can turn them into cash. Do you still have credit card balances from the holidays? Hopefully not, but if you do, or if you’re carrying credit card debt generally, contact your credit provider and request a rate

reduction. Chances are they’ll go for it rather than losing you to a 0% promotional rate from a competitor. While you’re at it, you might as well check your credit report and make sure everything is up to date. This will help protect against identify theft by ensuring that no fraudulent credit applications have been made in your name and also prevent any potential errors on your report from impacting your credit score. The two national credit bureaus in Canada are TransUnion and Equifax. Combine your spring cleaning with your spring financial clean-up. If you have furniture or other personal items that might be of value to someone else, consider selling them online so you can kill two birds with one stone – getting rid of stuff you don’t need and getting money for them. I’d be inclined to do a financial audit each spring so that you’re checking, reviewing and haggling once a year. It can be tough for busy people to block off time to focus on finances, so don’t fall victim to personal financial procrastination. Try to use spring cleaning season to focus on more than just your house – and get your financial house in order as well.

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Young Artists on display at Centre 64 Young Artists’ Exhibition in at the Gallery April 28 to May 25. Submitted

Enter the Gallery at Centre 64 any time during the next four weeks and you will see some interesting departures from the art usually exhibited there. They include some captivating tree sculptures made out of wire and other materials by students from the Kimberley Alternate School, some bold and colourful “urban art” style paintings by Jon Chale, and delicate little images reminiscent of Japanese art but made of small stones by Lucas Slunt. These are just three examples of the 42 varied artworks on display in the second annual ‘Young Artists Exhibition’, featuring artworks by Kimberley youth aged between 12 and 29. Prizes will be awarded to seven of the artists whose work has been selected by a panel of jurors as particularly outstanding. The jurors this year are sculptor/painter/sumi-e artist Tony Austin, ceramicist/painter/puppet-maker Helen Robertson, and Kimberley Arts Council president Mike Redfern. The

prizes will be awarded at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, May 2. Members of the public are invited to attend the reception to meet some of the artists and to enjoy the complimentary appetizers and refreshments while viewing the exhibition. This exhibition is part of Kimberley Arts Council’s drive to engage youth more fully in the larger arts scene in Kimberley. Other events this spring have been a popular urban art workshop, run on three afternoons in February at Selkirk Secondary School by Kimberley urban artists Dustin Logan and John Chale, and an equally popular film-making workshop on four afternoons in April run by film-maker Yana Kehrlein. Six short films made by the film-making workshop participants will be screened on a continuous loop next door to the Gallery in Studio 64 during the reception. A photography workshop planned for March was undersubscribed so did not get off the ground, but a fourth

workshop making mega puppets for parades, etc., with Helen Robertson is planned for four afternoons in May. Contact Centre 64 at 250-4274919 if you are interested in registering for it. The workshops and exhibition would not have happened without the financial support of the Columbia Basin Trust who provided a youth grant to help fund the project. The workshops and exhibition have been organized by KAC-C64 visual arts programs committee chair Linda Douglas with the assistance of Centre 64 administrator Christine Besold and the volunteer members of the committee. Two more events especially for youth will also be featured in the Kimberley Kaleidoscope arts & culture festival this summer. On Saturday, July 23, Jon Chale will lead a graffiti painting workshop outdoors next to Centre 64 and on Saturday afternoon, August 8, Shane Phillip will perform a concert on the outdoor stage at Centre 64.

The second annual ‘Young Artists Exhibition’, featuring artworks by Kimberley youth aged between 12 and 29, is currently on display at Centre 64.

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Championing Canada’s Veterans

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Pictured above: A.W. Cardinal and Jasmine Collette — The Blue Moon Marquee, playing at Studio 64 in Kimberley May 23.

• Our Government has the utmost respect for the brave men and women who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Gypsy Blues Duo Live at Studio 64

• It is because of their dedication and commitment that Canadian families continue to live in peace and security. Action Plan 2015 • Economic recognizes the importance of veterans and introduces several new measures on their behalf, including: • Providing Additional Financial Security for Injured Veterans over the age of 65 through a new Retirement Income Security Benefit. • Compensating Disabled Veterans for the Loss of Career Opportunities caused by their disabilities through expanded access to the Permanent Impairment Allowance. • Modifying the Earnings Loss Benefit to ensure part-time Reserve Force veterans have access to the benefit calculated in the same manner as regular and full-time Reserve Force veterans. • Creating a New Annual Tax-Free Family Caregiver Relief Benefit recognizing the vital contributions of informal caregivers to the health and well-being of veterans. • Improving the Ratio of Veterans to Case Managers in order to increase the level of individualized care provided to our Canadian veterans who require regular support. • These measures build on our record of support thus far, which includes: • Supporting 17 existing and 9 soon-to-open front-line mental health clinics across Canada. • Working with the Military Family Resource Centers to support medically releasing Veterans and their families. • Hiring new staff to help transfer medical files more quickly and efficiently from National Defence to Veterans Affairs. • Almost tripling the total benefit available under the Funeral and Burial program and expanding it to provide funerals for the most destitute Veterans. • Creating new monthly financial benefits totaling thousands of dollars each year for seriously injured Veterans. • Eliminating over 2 million transactions including forms, emails, and letters between Veterans Affairs and Canadian Veterans just since January, 2013. • Investing $282 million to expand the Veterans Independence Program to over 30,000 Veterans’ widows. • Increasing Access to Veterans Services, by enabling veterans and their families to engage the Department of Veterans Affairs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. • Honouring Canada’s Veterans, by giving former Canadian Armed Forces personnel priority in federal public service employment opportunities. • Investing $2 billion to enhance the New Veterans Charter programs in support of seriously injured Veterans. • Providing $19 million in 2007-08 and $20 million thereafter to enhance services for veterans and to establish the Veterans’ Ombudsman.

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The self-styled ‘screaming and hollering gypsy blues’ duo, Blue Moon Marquee, hot off the trail from the dusty hoodoos of the Alberta Badlands, arrives in Kimberley at Studio 64 on May 23. Tagged as a duo that sounds like a full band, A. W. Cardinal and Jasmine Collette’s music has been described as containing “elements of jazz and traditional European folk music within their sound, (but) the blues is at the core.” A. W. Cardinal made a name for himself as a blues musician and song-writer in Montreal and New York before returning to his hometown in Alberta where he met up with Jasmine Collette. Their first CD, Stainless Steel Heart, released under Cardinal’s own label in 2013, was followed up by Lonesome Ghosts in 2014. Many numbers on this album have a distinctly retro feel using the 12 bar blues structure popularized in the 20s and 30s in the Mississippi Delta. Cardinal plays guitar and harmonica and sings raspy-voiced vocals that have had him likened to Long John Baldry and Tom Waits. In actual fact, his admitted influences are such greats as Lonnie Johnson, Charles Patton, Howlin’ Wolf, Big Bill Broonzy, and Django Reinhardt. Jasmine Collette also hales from the hoodoo country. She has toured North America as a

singer, bass player, and hoop dancer. Teamed up with Cardinal, Collette provides vocal backing and upright bass accompaniment to Cardinal’s lead guitar and vocals, while keeping the rhythm by playing the kick drum with one foot and the snare and hi-hat with the other. West coast pianist David Vest, who has played with Blue Moon Marquee, says of the duo: “Their musicality is outstanding, their presentation is spellbinding, and their original songs are unforgettable.” Quite a recommendation! This concert on Saturday, May 23, is the third in the spring series of concerts ‘Live at Studio 64’, presented by Kimberley Arts Council. The first two concerts by the Lovebullies and Guy Davis sold out quickly so blues lovers are advised to get their tickets early for this one. Go online to snapd.eastkootenay. com or call Centre 64 at 250-427-4919 or kimberleyarts@gmail.com to purchase advance tickets, priced $22 for Kimberley Arts Council members, $24 non-members. Tickets at the door are $26 if there are any left. Advance ticket holders can receive 10% off meals purchased on concert day at any one of five Kimberley restaurants. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. for bar service and seating. The concert starts at 8 p.m.

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Creekside Physio grows in Marysville CAROLYN GRANT It is often said that it takes three years to establish a business and determine whether or not it will be a success. Kimberley’s Creekside Physiotherapy, located in Marysville, is an exception to the rule. Creekside Physio began three years ago as a group of four and in three years has grown to a staff of 11. Owners Kari Loftsgard and Ryan Sleik recognize that a community’s health care needs are ever present and evolving. Therefore, it’s important to them to stay at the cutting edge of evidence-based research and technology to provide the best treatment for their clients. “For instance we are the only clinic between Kelowna and Calgary that offers Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy to help treat difficult problem like plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis, and tennis elbow,” says Sleik. The staff at Creekside Physio includes four physiotherapists with over 35 years of combined experience. “We all take regular training in new techniques and each have our own niche that we treat. Gunn IMS (a type of acupuncture for chronic conditions), concussion management, dizziness treatment, and craniosacral therapy are areas where we have taken extra training and certification but all our physios have a general interest in sports related injuries and pain management. “We also have a Registered Massage therapist (Robyn Lancaster) on staff that offers a broad range of services from visceral manipulation and prenatal massage therapy to salt glow and hot stone therapies. Ross and Kirsten Guest work with us for chronic pain management and offer some yoga classes in the clinic. Finally we have two Registered Kinesiologists (Shenoa Runge and Hali Duncan) who offer a wide range of experience and knowledge in exercise rehabilitation. In total we have nine therapy related members and two awesome office assistants (Sabrina

Park and Carol Kalmring). We are also very proud to have won the Professional Services Excellence Award at the Kimberley Chamber business awards the past two years.” But it’s not just about a well-trained and expert staff , but about enjoying the community they live in. “The people we work with make our day. Kimberley residents are great to work with and have such a drive to be healthy and active. They really live to our motto: Move Freely, Live Fully. Although we have all worked in different cities during our careers, helping work with the great people of this community make every day rewarding. We should also mention that the medical and other allied health professionals in the area have been great to work with here and there is a spirit of overall community health and wellbeing in working together.”

Front, left to right: Robyn Lancaster (RMT), Kari Loftsgard (RPT), Carol Kalmring (Office assist); Joanna Sleik (RPT.) Back row from left: Ryan Sleik (RPT), Sabrina Park (Office Manager), Hali Duncan (Kin), Eric Doak (RPT), Shenoa Runge (KIN) Missing: Ross and Kirsten Guest Being a part of the Kimberley community means supporting events and organizations as well, and the Creekside team enjoy working local events such as Wasa Triathlon

and Lillith Affair and sponsoring many local organizations and events — Dynamiters, Curling Club, Rotary, Round the Mountain, Kimberley Golf Club, Kimberley Food Bank to

name a few. Creekside Physio offers 30 minute or 1 hour appointments and like to describe themselves as a small town clinic with big city services. “We are thrilled to be

part of the Kimberley business community and are excited to continue to grow and offer new and exciting services to help everyone “Move Freely and Live Fully”.”

Book an appointment by calling or visiting (250) 427-2202. www.creeksidephysiotherapy.ca (and on Facebook too!!); email is info@creeksidephysiotherapy.ca

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Restoration of the historic Upper Columbia River Salmon runs was just one of several objectives adopted by the Columbia River Round Table Canadian Caucus, an ad hoc group of environmentalists from the East and West Kootenays that met in the village of Slocan City recently. Salmon and Steelhead runs used to cross the Canadian border in the millions every year after migrating more than 1,500 km’s up the Columbia River from the Pacific Ocean. But the mammoth runs came to an end in Canada after completion of the Grand Coulee Dam in the U.S. in 1939. Cessation of the ancient runs on what was once the greatest Salmon River in the world was a devastating blow to aboriginal culture and well-being and a “historic wrong” committed against the aboriginal peoples of North America. A recovery plan, developed by the Upper Columbia United Tribes and First Nations, will have one of its first unveilings at the Lake Roosevelt Forum in Spokane April 21 and 22.

“The Tribes and First Nations will be giving their first broad, public presentation of the plan at the Forum and the Roundtable is excited to hear what people think of it, the Roundtable supports this plan. We recognize the huge benefit that Salmon Reintroduction will give to Columbia River Ecosystem Function.” said Gerry Nellestijn of the Roundtable. Meanwhile members of the Canadian Columbia River Round Table Caucus will continue the transboundary partnership with the American Columbia River Round Table Caucus to restore Ecosystem Function to Rivers that have been engineered for commercial benefits on both sides of the border: power production, flood control, shipping, irrigation and consumptive uses. Fish species, mammals, water fowl and plant life that used to thrive when the river flowed free have been greatly impacted by storage and flow regimes dictated by the Columbia River Treaty. The Round Table calls on citizens, businesses and other organizations in Canada and

Recruitment for Committees 2015 City of Cranbrook There is one opportunity for public participation and involvement in the City of Cranbrook Advisory Planning Commission. The Advisory Planning Commission advises Council on matters respecting land use, community planning or proposed bylaws and permits. One position is available. Membership is open to residents of the City of Cranbrook. Terms of reference for the Advisory Planning Commission are available on the City’s website – www.cranbrook.ca Interested individuals are invited to submit a Volunteer Application form available at City Hall or the City’s website – www.cranbrook.ca.

Bill Bennett, M.L.A. (Kootenay East)

Province of British Columbia Constituency Ofﬁce: 100c Cranbrook Street N. Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 3P9

Phone: 250-417-6022 Fax: 250-417-6026 bill.bennett.mla@leg.bc.ca

Applications will be accepted at City Hall (attention Maryse Leroux) or by email leroux@ cranbrook.ca, no later than Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. local time.

Courtesy of the Salmo Museum.

Salmo River Chinook Salmon, late 1930s. the US to support an “updated and modernized” Columbia River Treaty. The group’s sixpoint Statement of Principles suggests this could be done in a number of ways. These include: restoration of ecosystem function on the river, creating resilience to climate change, reducing the harmful impacts of dams and reservoirs, restoration of Salmon and other anadromous species, honouring and supporting the efforts of First Na-

tions and Tribes to bring the river back to ecological health and meaningfully engaging all people affected by hydro-electric development in the Columbia Basin. An interim steering committee was also struck at the meeting consisting of Gerry Nellestijn, Ed McGinnis, Denise Dufault, Janet Spicer and David Reid, who will carry on the Round Table’s work for the next six months. The group will work on strategic planning, research-

ing alternative energy sources, funding issues, public outreach and strategies for reducing negative environmental impacts on the Columbia and the riparian lands surrounding it. The group would also like to see the BC government “explicitly acknowledge” Ecosystem Function as an equal benefit to power production and flood risk management in the upcoming Columbia River Treaty negotiations.

Shelterbox Drive for Nepal Continued from page 7 Several people from Cranbrook and other parts of the East Kootenay were stranded in Nepal by the quake, but are believed to be safe. So is there anything any of us can do to help? Allow me to be personal. I trekked into Everest from Kathmandu in 2011 and let me tell you this. I’ve never in my life met people as strong, resilient and friendly as the Nepalese, especially the Sherpa’s, who poundfor-pound have got to be the toughest people on earth. Their country is poor but they are strong in the things that count like grit, determination and generosity. A little bit of generosity towards them from us will pay immense dividends in helping them to rebuild their country out of the carnage and rubble it lies in now. But they need a roof over their heads before they can begin this gargantuan task. So as a Rotary ShelterBox Ambas-

sador, I sincerely ask if you would consider making a financial donation to the ShelterBox program. It costs $1,200 to send a fully-equipped ShelterBox anywhere in the world, but donations of any size are appreciated and donations of $20 or more will get a charitable tax receipt. All you have to do is visit the Townsman during regular business hours and ask for the ShelterBox Canada Donation Form and you can donate by cheque, credit card or cash. You will receive a receipt and/or a copy of the donation form if you wish. This just may be one of the nicest things you do this year. And thanks to the Townsman and the Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary Club for making this possible. Gerry Warner is Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary Club ShelterBox Ambassador

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It happened this week in Cranbrook Week of April 26–May 2 Dave Humphrey Items compiled from the archived newspapers held at the Cranbrook Museum and Archives 1901

A great concert ... On next Wednesday evening a concert will be given at the Methodist church that promises to be the most successful musical event in the history of South East Kootenay. Mrs. W. T. Reid has been training a chorus of between 30 and 40 voices for the past month, preparatory to presenting a mass on that date. The undertaking is a big one and those who are going to take part have been practicing two and three times a week and are putting forth every effort to make the concert a complete success. The people of Cranbrook should liberally patronize such work on the part of the musical talent of the town. 1902 Enlistment … Again Cranbrook has contributed liberally for a South African contingent. Last Saturday Lieutenant Wood, the recruiting officer, arrived and opened his headquarters at the Cranbrook hotel, with Dr. J. H King as examining physician. When the work had been completed, 25 good men and true were enlisted for service on the battle fields of South Africa. Hooligans … Cranbrook today has a number of boys who are rapid-

ly going to the bad. They are permitted by their parents to roam the streets day or night without any apparent restraint. They do not go to school, have no ambition and display evident pride in the performance of mean acts and rowdy ways. It seems to be their desire to destroy property and make trouble whenever an opportunity is afforded. Insulting at times, never displaying the finer traits of a gentleman, coarse and vulgar in their conversation, they are rapidly forming wrong ideas of life, and their future will indeed be a dark one. What parents can think of to permit children to run wild in this way we cannot imagine. What can they expect of a child allowed to do this, and what will a child like that become when grown. No education, no power of restraint, no ambition, no high ideals of life, no trade, no profession, what chance will such a young man have in this life? There is only one hope for such — a laborer’s life and a laborer’s pay, or a life of crime and the natural result. Both parents and children should pause to think of the future. It will not take care of itself. You must take care of it. Another fraud exposed ... “Deer sur ,” she wrote to the medicine firm, “my husband was all run down. We tride your selabrated compound three botls, but it done no good. He’s ded. So I brand you as a frod. Mrs. J. Pauklng. P.S. He was run down by a ottomobaal.”

Says he can do it ... The Herald is in receipt of the following letter from Fernie which will explain itself: Fernie, B. C., April 25, 1902 Editor The Herald: Having been informed that some of your local sports are inclined to dispute my ability to throw any man in British Columbia, best two in three falls, catch as catch can, I would like you to insert a challenge to that effect for a bet of from $100 to $1,000 a side. I am, Yours truly, C. K, Hallett, 1903 Frank Slide … Without warning, without any intimation whatever, an enormous mass of rock at the top of the great mountain at the town of Frank, Alberta, broke loose a few minutes after 4 o’clock Wednesday morning, and with the roaring of a volcano came sliding down the steep mountain side with awful velocity, crushing and grinding the life out of all in its way. Within a few seconds time nearly twenty cottages were buried beneath this tidal wave and over sixty people lost to life. A reign of terror broke forth among the surviving people of the town. The air was filled with the dust of the grinding limestone and in one or two cases a cottage was set on fire by being turned over and throwing burning stoves into the debris. The roar of the falling masses of rock, the glare of the flames and the rising of the powdered dust naturally impressed the frightened

survivors with the terrifying idea that the town was in the midst of a volcanic eruption. There was no help, there was no knowledge, there was apparently no escape. With blanched faces and quaking limbs some of the terrified people sought to put on enough clothing to protect them from the chilly air of night, while many rushed forth in their nightdresses, frantic with fright and wildly appealing for help and protection. Six of the Leitch family killed ... Alex Leitch, brother of A. Leitch of Cranbrook, lived with his wife and seven children in a cottage that was on the outer edge of the slide, but still far enough in to be totally demolished and the father and mother and four of the boys were killed. The dead children are John, Allan, Wilfred and Athol, and the bodies of the two former are not recovered. The escape of the three girls was a miracle, especially that of the little baby two years old, who was found near a neighbour’ s house several yards away, in her night dress and bare feet, without a scratch or bruise. She had been sleeping with her parents, who had been killed in their bed, and how the little one had got to where she was found will never be known. The house had been pushed along with the slide about 30 feet and was badly crushed and demolished. The little children were met at Fernie by Miss Jessie Leitch and when the train arrived in

Cranbrook taken at once to the Leitch home. Morrissey … Quite a number of Cranbrook people will go to Morrissey Thursday evening to be present at the townsite opening Friday. Young smokers … There are too many young kids in Cranbrook smoking cigarettes. A little parental discipline along this line would be a good thing. Pirates of Penzance … Rehearsals for the Pirates of Penzance that is to be presented Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings of nest week are being held nearly every evening and everything points to a great success. Those who will take part are busy with their costumes, and Mr. Mackenzie says that these promise to excel those used in Pincher Creek and Lethbridge The stage has been enlarged, the rear seats have been raised and everything arranged so that seats in every part of the house will be all right. The presentation of this opera promises to be the greatest musical event in the history of Cranbrook, and the people are anxiously waiting for the time to come. The advance sale is very good, and this week most if not all of the seats for the first night will be gone. Mr. McKenzie received word from Miss Gertrude Boyes that she would be here today to enter rehearsals for the part of Mabel which part she has taken before with such signal success.

YOUR CITY WORKING FOR YOU! Thursday, April 30th, 2015 SPRING STREET SWEEPING UNDERWAY Public Works crews continue with the annual spring street sweeping operations around the City. Motorists are asked to please slow down around the street sweeping equipment and their operators and give the equipment space as you drive by. Crews will continue into different areas of the City over the next few months with evening street cleaning operations expected to begin in April. The City will do its best to keep residents and motorists updated as to where cleanup efforts are underway. Residents who do park their vehicles on the street, especially in residential areas are asked to please watch for sweepers in their neighbourhood and do their best to move their vehicles off the street to allow for easier street cleaning. Sweeping operations are expected to be finished by early June.

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CRANBROOK TRANSIT SYSTEM When heading to work, out to shop or just to explore the City, why not consider using the Cranbrook Transit System. It is an affordable, reliable and environmentally responsible option for daily travel in the City. For information on schedules, maps, fares and passes, visit City Hall, Leisure Services at Western Financial Place or the Greyhound Bus Depot on Cranbrook Street. Visit our website for more information or call the Cranbrook Transit System Information Line at 250-417-4636.

REPORT ALL ACTS OF AGGRESSION BY URBAN DEER Any incidents involving acts of deer aggression in the City of Cranbrook should be reported. Both City staff and the provincial Conservation Officer Service keep close tabs on these reports of aggressive deer behaviour in order for Mayor and Council to make any future decisions around urban deer management. To report an incident to the Conservation Officer Service, please call 1-877-952-7277. To report an incident to the City of Cranbrook, please call 250-426-4211 or email urbandeer@cranbrook.ca. Late May through June is historically the time of year does give birth to their fawns. Does will drive away their offspring from the previous year and look for a secluded place to give birth. Deer have one or two fawns per year and triplets do occur once in a while. The white-spotted fawn relies on its colouration, lack of scent and silence for protection. It is quite common for does to leave fawns hidden while they forage in the area, returning occasionally to nurse. If you come across a fawn, it is best to leave it alone. It is also important for residents to remember that does with fawns are very wary of their surroundings and can act or react aggressively if they feel threatened. Give the deer plenty of space to either move or leave the area. Do not walk closer to the deer, choose another route. Be sure to walk your dog on a leash and be ready to let go of the leash if a deer attacks.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) Express your thoughts, and count on being heard. Your focus might be on a domestic matter, regardless of whether you want it to be. You’ll need to clear up this matter quickly, as it has become a source of tremendous stress. Tonight: Homeward bound. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) No matter what you do, you will get ahead and accomplish your fair share of the work. You need to maintain your focus. Communication excels to an unprecedented level. Allow your imagination to emerge more often; don’t hold back so much. Tonight: Chat the night away. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Be aware of how much you have to offer. You often want to back away and do a project your way. At those moments, you might not feel like a team player, as your concerns will be elsewhere. Consider spending some time with a family member. Tonight: Make it your treat. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You beam, and others respond

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ANKORS is hiring: AIDS Walk for Life Coordinator ANKORS (AIDS Network Kootenay Outreach & Support Society) will be hiring a summer student as AIDS Walk for Life Coordinator. This is a $14.00 hr, 32 hours/week position to commence as soon as a suitable candidate is hired and will run until August 28th, 2015. Applicants must be between the age 15 and 30, attended school full time during 14/15 and returning to school fall of 2015. The successful applicant will have basic computer skills, familiarity with 0S of¿ce, an ability to work as part of a team and excellent communication skills. This position is to lead the organization in our Annual AIDS Walk for Life in September and requires an ability to reach out to the public, to generate participants, volunteers and performers for the event. ANKORS is accepting applications until May 6, 4:00 PM. Please contact ANKORS @ 250-426 3383, ankorseast14@gmail.com or gary@ankors.bc.ca Closing date is: May 4th.

School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain)

Kimberley Zone

School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain), Kimberley Zone is now accepting applications for the following permanent position. JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN/HVAC - Full Time (40 hrs/wk) This is skilled journeyman maintenance work on all School District facilities dealing with all types of electrical and HVAC systems such as heating and ventilation systems, DDC controls, electrical service, lighting, motor controls, P.A. systems, fire alarms, intrusion alarms, networking systems, etc. Work is performed under the general direction of the Operations Supervisor in the Kimberley Zone. There is general expectation of assistance and performance in cross classification job assignments. Completion of the 12th school grade or equivalent, a BC Certificate of Registration as a Journeyman Electrician, FSR (Class A or B) is required. Rate of pay: As per Collective Agreement 440, $28.43/hour. If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume, with three references, by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2015 to: Meghan O’Neill Human Resources Coordinator School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) P.O. Box 430 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Phone: (250) 342-9243 e-mail: hr@sd6.bc.ca Successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record search. Applications will continue to be received and considered for the position following May 22nd, until the position is successfully filled.

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Human-caused global warming responsible for hotter days: study Association Press

WASHINGTON - If you find yourself sweating out a day that is monstrously hot, chances are you can blame humanity. A new report links three out of four such days to man’s effects on climate. And as climate change worsens around mid-century, that percentage of extremely hot days being caused by man-made greenhouse gases will push past 95 per cent, according to the new study published Monday in the journal Nature Climate Change. Humans have not had as great an effect on heavy downpours, though. The Swiss scientists who did the

study calculated that 18 per cent of extreme rain events are caused by global warming. But if the world warms another two degrees Fahrenheit (1.1 degrees Celsius) - expected to happen around mid-century - about 39 per cent of the downpours would be attributed to humanity’s influence, according to the study. That influence comes from greenhouse gases, mostly carbon dioxide from the burning of coal, oil and gas. “This new study helps get the actual probability or odds of human influence,” said University of Arizona climate scientist Jonathan Overpeck, who wasn’t part of the re-

search. “This is key: If you don’t like hot temperature extremes that we’re getting, you now know how you can reduce the odds of such events by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.” Lead author Erich Fischer, a climate scientist at ETH Zurich, a Swiss university, and colleague Reto Knutti examined just the hottest of hot days, the hottest one-tenth of one per cent. Using 25 different computer models. Fischer and Knutti simulated a world without human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and found those hot days happened once every three years. Then they calculated

how many times they happen with the current level of heat-trapping gases and the number increases to four days. So three of the four are human caused, the team said. And when the scientists dialed up the greenhouse gases using current pollution trends - to simulate a world about mid-century, they got 26 of those super-hot days, “almost a whole month,” Fischer said. The figures that Fischer and Knutti calculated are global estimates. The margins of error, plus or minus about 13 per cent with current hot days, grow larger when smaller regions are considered.

Russia’s spinning supply capsule total loss, will burn up in the atmosphere Marcia Dunn Associated Press

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A Russian supply capsule that went into an uncontrollable spin after launch was declared a total loss Wednesday, but astronauts at the International Space Station said they will get by without the delivery of fresh food, water, clothes and equipment. “We should be OK,” NASA astronaut Scott Kelly assured The Associated Press. “I think we’re going to be in good shape.” Kelly and Russian Mikhail Kornienko, the space station’s one-year crew members, told the AP during an interview that flight controllers had given up trying to command the cargo carrier. NASA and the Russian Space Agency later confirmed the news. The unmanned Progress vessel, bearing 3 tons of goods, began tumbling when it reached orbit Tuesday, following launch from Kazakhstan. The head of Roscosmos, Russia’s space agency, Igor Komarov, cited a lack of pressure in the main block of the propulsion system in the decision to abort the mission. Kelly said the craft will fall out of orbit and re-enter the atmosphere. Russian reports indicated a re-entry possibly next week.

The capsule is expected to burn up harmlessly in the atmosphere, as is the case for all Progress carriers, once they have delivered their shipments and are filled with trash. “The program plans for these kinds of things to happen. They’re very unfortunate when they do,” said Kelly, one month into a yearlong mission, which will be a record for NASA. He added: “The important thing is hardware can be replaced.” Kornienko called it “a big concern.” But he expressed “100 per cent confidence” that operations will continue as planned until the next shipment arrives. Supplying the space station is mostly handled by the United States and Russia. NASA hired SpaceX and Orbital Sciences Corp. to provide regular shipments, once the shuttle program ended in 2011. SpaceX plans to send up a load of supplies in June; its most recent shipment arrived less than two weeks ago. This is the second cargo ship lost in the past half year. In October, Orbital Sciences suffered a launch explosion in Virginia that destroyed a station supply ship. NASA officials want a six-month supply of food on the space station, but because of the Orbital Sciences acci-

dent, the reserves are down a month or so. The Japanese Space Agency also periodically sends up cargo; it is aiming for a summer shipment Six people currently live at the space station: two Americans, one Italian and three Russians. Just days before Tuesday’s launch, Roscosmos announced that the cargo ship held a copy of the Banner of Victory, the red flag with the Soviet hammer and

sickle that was raised over the Reichstag in Berlin by victorious Soviet soldiers in 1945. It is a highly revered symbol of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. But on Wednesday, the agency said the banner was already on the space station, arriving with Kelly and Kornienko in March. Russia is planning extensive celebrations for the 70th anniversary of Victory Day on May 9.

However, they found Africa and South America now have the highest percentages of unusual hot days that could be blamed on human influence, 89 per cent and 88 per cent respectively. Europe, at 63 per cent, and North America, with 67 per cent, come in at the lowest. By mid-century, if emissions continue at current pace, all continents will be able blame at least 93 per cent of super hot days on humans.

Half a dozen outside scientists praised the study as valid, elegant and important. When people ask if a single weird weather event is due to human activity or just natural variation, that’s the wrong question because both factors are always involved, said Princeton University climate scientist Michael Oppenheimer, who wasn’t part of the study but praised it heavily. This study, he said, asks the right

question: “How much of the change is due to human activity and how much is natural variation?” And once that percentage of damages, costs and deaths can be attributed to human influence, it’s easier for governments to put a price on carbon dioxide emissions in an effort to control global warming, said Duke University climate scientist Drew Shindell.

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