Kimberley Daily Bulletin, October 27, 2015

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TUESDAY OCTOBER 27, 2015

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We Scare Hunger. On October 24th, the Selkirk Free the Children Club hosted their 5th Annual We Scare Hunger campaign. Joined by students and parents from McKim, Lindsay Park, and the Kimberley Independent School, they were able to collect a total of $1975 worth of food for the Kimberley Helping Hands Food Bank. A huge thank you to the students and parents who volunteered, to Heather Smith (Food Bank Coordinator) for her continued contribution and dedication to helping others, to Elizabeth Forsyth for serving us hot dogs and hot chocolate, and most of all to the community of Kimberley for giving so generously. In the words of Heather; “I am overwhelmed. Just when I think Kimberley can’t do any better – they do.” Back row - left to right) Brayden, Nora, Maddie, Megan, Cailyn, Heather (Middle row - L to R) Haylie (Baseball), Tye (pirate), Emerson (hockey jersey) (Front row - L to R) Olivia (in blue), Brooke (strawberry shortcake).

Kimberley Firesmart Community Champion Workshop

Kimberley Fire Department looking for community champions to coordinate neighbourhood Firesmart efforts C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor

This past fire season was a particularly active one, and while the Kimberley Cranbrook area was spared any significant threat, residents of Kootenay Boundary suffered loss of property through interface fire. If you look at interface fires in B.C. in the past years, there are always what Kimberley Assistant Fire Chief Rick Prasad calls the “miracle

home” — the one still standing while others on the same block burned. Studies have been done on why particular homes survived and they all come up with common factors, Prasad says. These factors include clearing of combustibles on the property, safer building materials and more. “Extensive flame fronts and flying embers that can travel up to two kilometers into the heart of town can create significant and overwhelming conditions for fire suppression crews. Yet, there are solutions than can significantly reduce the risk of wildfire loss and not allow our community to fall victim to wildfire.” The City of Kimberley has done extensive Firesmart work on public

lands and worked with large private landowners such as Teck to reduce ladder fuels and thin trees. But ideally, private homeowners need to take responsibility for doing Firesmart work on their own properties. To that end, the Kimberley Fire Department is planning a workshop on November 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fire Hall. “The Kimberley Fire Department is looking to work with proactive and concerned individuals that are interested in making their property less susceptible to wildfire ignition through the FireSmart Canada initiative,” Prasad said. These so-called community NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION PHOTO champions would help organize Why do some homes survive an interface fire while neighbouring Firesmart work in neighbourhoods. homes burn? It has a lot to do with Firesmart work on properties. See FIRESMART, page 4

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CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FALL JOB FAIR Looking for work ? Looking to recruit staff ? Join us for our first annual community fall job fair !

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Unstable railings on the two piers at Idlewild Park are the reason behind Public Works closing access to ensure public safety.

City of Cranbrook closes access to piers at Idlewild Submit ted

Unstable railings on the two piers at Idlewild Park are the reason be-

hind Public Works closing access to ensure public safety. Public Works staff

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closed both accesses with plywood gates and installed warning signs late last week. Plans are in place to completely replace both piers with steel structures, but that project will remain on hold until the dam work at Idlewild Lake is completed.

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Kimberley Fire Department seeks volunteers for neighbourhood Firesmart work From Page 1 “The Fire Department doesn’t do the work on private lands, but we can evaluate and help you make a plan to make your property safer,” he said. “Neighbours can work together to help each other. Then if you have a neighbourhood work party, the City could come in with the chipper. We want to create a board of these neighbourhood champions, and have a coordinated effort. Our role is to evaluate, give suggestions, then re-evaluate and report to the province. There are funds available to assist. “The workshop is to let people know how the program

works.” The workshop will serve to identify and prepare prospective Community Champions to lead their neighborhoods towards increased preparedness for wildfire. This will be achieved by providing individuals with the information to recognize wildfire hazards; an understanding of simple FireSmart solutions; opportunities for networking with fire professionals and other concerned residents; and a supportive process for getting started on local projects to reduce the risk of wildfire losses. This workshop will be an informative, enjoyable and productive experience.

Application forms are available online, under “Latest News” on Kimberley.ca or in person from the Fire Department. Please complete the registration form and fax to (250)-427-3631. If you are not able to attend and have a colleague who might be interested, please share the registration information. There is no charge to participate in this workshop. The Kimberley Fire Department looks forward to seeing you on November 25th at 6:30 pm. If you have questions about the workshop, contact the Fire Department at (250)427-4114 or email Fire@Kimberley.ca .

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Kimberley Chamber Business Excellence Awards

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Business of the Year Award—Sponsored by Kimberley Daily Bulletin. Winner: Kimberley City Bakery. Nominees: Kimberley Centex, Creekside Physiotherapy, Kimberley City Bakery, The Green Door.

Home Business of the Year Award—Sponsored by Toni Lepore Accounting. Winner: Kara Clarke Designs. Nominees: Kara Clarke Designs, Harmony Hari, Moody Bee, Meadowsweet Wellness and Yoga.

Tourism Excellence Award—Sponsored by Tourism Kimberley. Winner: Kimberley Trails Society. Nominees: Kimberley Underground Mining Railway Society, Kimberley Trails Society, Kimberley Riverside Campground, Kimberley Arts Council.

Retail Business of the Year Award—Sponsored by Kimberley Alpine Resort. Winner: Flowers Galore and More. Nominees: Arrow & Axe, Kimberley Centex, Flowers Galore and More, Bavarian Home Hardware.

Professional Services Excellence Award—Sponsored by Koocanusa Publications. Winner: Gray’s Compound Community Booster Award—Sponsored by City of Pharmacy. Nominees: Toni Lepore Accounting, Creekside Kimberley. Winner: Green Door Catering. Nominees: Green Physiotherapy, Gray’s Compound Pharmacy, Rockies Law. Door Catering, Jim Webster, Rotary Club, Kimberley Arts Council.

Entrepreneur of the Year—Sponsored by Business Development Bank of Canada. Winner: Rustic Hutch. Nominees: Bohemian Spirits, Rustic Hutch, Steam Donkey Coffee, Arrow & Axe.

Employee of the Year Award—Sponsored by TELUS Communications. Winner: Sabrina Park. Nominees: Natasha Norton, Sonya Nash, Sabrina Park, Melanie Kostiuk, Jack Bolger.

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Food and Beverage Industry Excellence Award—Sponsored by SNAP’d East Kootenay Winner: Heartbeet Vegetarian Bistro. Nominees: Pedal & Tap, Heartbeet Vegetarian Bistro, Sullivan Pub, The Old Bauernhaus

Creative Professional Excellence Award—Sponsored by Mountain Spirit Resort. Winner: Velvet & Ginger. Nominees: Flowers Galore and More, Go Kimberley, Velvet & Ginger, Creative TypeBC.

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Letters to the Editor

Democracy in Action

Re: ‘Democracy in Action’ letters, Thursday, Oct. 22: Which letter did you enjoy more? The gloating one from the gentleman in Wasa or the dignified one from the gentleman in Cranbrook? Without playing party politics the Cranbrook gentleman correctly thanked politicians on our behalf for all their hard work in “a you can’t please everyone” job. It was great to see such a great turnout of voters exercising a right that not everyone is fortunate enough to have. TR Byrne Cranbrook

Thanks to election workers

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the more than 230,000 Canadians who contributed to the successful delivery of the 42nd general election. Once again, Canadians were willing to take time from their busy lives, making personal and professional sacrifices to work long hours to ensure their fellow citizens could exercise their democratic right to vote and receive the election results without delay following the close of the polls. I am overwhelmed by the exceptional professionalism and dedication our election workers have demonstrated in serving Canadian electors, often in very challenging circumstances. Some three million more Canadians voted at this federal general election than at the 2011 election, resulting in the highest voter turnout in more than 20 years. There was a remarkable level of voter activity throughout the election, which in some instances resulted in wait times at both the advance polls and on election day. Our election workers provided the best service possible to their friends and neighbours in communities across our great land – for that is the true strength of our electoral process: Canadians working hard to make it possible for their fellow Canadians to choose the elected

officials who will represent them in the House of Commons. There will be time in the coming weeks and months to review our electoral procedures and consider ways they could be modernized for future elections. For now, our dedicated election workers should take great pride in their accomplishments and important contributions to our society. I know that all Canadians join me in thanking them for their excellent work in the service of democracy. Marc Mayrand Chief Electoral Officer of Canada

In Appreciation

Glen and Kathy Oderkirk and family would like to thank everyone who so generously donated to the Newfoundland Kitchen Party fundraiser. More than $3,000 was raised for the Cranbrook Women’s Resource Cetnre and Cranbrook Minor Hockey, thanks to: The Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort, Columbia Office Solutions, Lotus Books, East West Connection, Snapd, Blue Sky Realty, Bridge Interiors, The Brick, The Key City Theatre, Wolesley Mechanical Group, Grapes and Suds, Capitol Tire, Kootenay Therapy Centre, Dewey’s Pub, Canadian Tire, the Kootenay Ice, Serena Mitchell RMT, Canada Safeway, Kal Tire, West Coast Grill, The Choice, Koko Beach, Trends n Treasures, Casey’s Greenhouse, Columbia Basin Trust, Kootenay Fuel Injection, Investors Group, Don Cherry Sports Grill, Hemp 2000, Just Music, Chatters Hair Salon, Carol Gordon Art, Elizabeth Lake Lodge, MJ’s Floral, Live Wire DJ Services, New Energy Wellness Spa, Home Depot, Fran Voisin Epicure Consultant, Karen Chastain, Sweet Gestures Chocolate Shoppe, Real Deals on Home Decor, Cranbrook Kimberley Highland Dance Association, Jean Neve, Ugly Stick Making Crew, Fisher Peak Performing Artists, the Cranbrook Daily Townsman. Glen and Kathy Oderkirk and family Cranbrook

At the Cranbrook Public Library Retired Vancouver Police detective Lori Shenher chronicles her and her colleagues’ abject failure to arrest Robert Picton soon enough in ‘That Lonely Section of Hell.’ Ransom Riggs returns readers to the creepy world of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children in the series third installment ‘Library of Souls.’ Preschool Story Time is this Wednesday at 11 am, 1:15 pm, & 6:30 pm, and Toddler Story Time is 10 and 11 am. Both will be all about Halloween! Don’t forget to check out the Friends’ cart located in front of the Librarians office. It is chock full of craft and art books and all for sale at $2.00 each. Tablet training has returned. Anyone interested in learning about basic tablet usage, including internet, email, e-books, and accessing resources and invited to attend any of the upcoming free classes. Sessions begin this Sunday, October 11 from 3 to 4 pm at the Library. To register, please contact Jason at 250-317-4927. The planned author reading on October 29 featuring Jim Cameron and Keith Powell has been postponed until January. Sharron Schornagel’s beautifully detailed and hand-painted works of pottery are currently on display. Our new website is up and running at:

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www.cranbrookpubliclibrary.ca There is much more than this happening at the Library. Please check out our Facebook pages and our new website for more information and updates. Adult Newly Acquired: Brunch @ Bobby’s – Bobby Flay That Lonely Section of Hell – Lori Shenher Mike Selby The Laws of Medicine – Siddhartha Mukherjee A Fifty-Year Silence – Miranda Richmond Mouillot 10% Human – Alanna Collen The Upright Thinkers – Leonard Mlodinow Eat Clean, Stay Lean – Wendy Bazilian Rifles & Muskets – Michael E. Haskew The Road to Character – David Brooks (e-book) Every Cyclist’s Guide to Canadian Law – Craig Forcese Wylie: The Brave Street Dog Who Never Gave Up – Pen Farthing So Anyway – John Cleese (bio) (e-book) It’s A Long Story – Willie Nelson (bio) (e-book) Fiction Pretending to Dance – Diane Chamberlain Host – Robin Cook

Tell – Frances Itani The Lake House – Kate Morton The Heart Goes Last – Margaret Atwood Bird’s Eye View – Elinor Florence Dashing Through the Snow – Debbie Macomber Untamed – Diana Palmer War Room – Chris Fabry Signal – Patrick Lee Lifted by the Great Nothing – Karim Dimechkie Mystery The Gentle Assassin – Ryan David Jahn Superfluous Women – Carola Dunn The Murder House – James Patterson The Mask – Taylor Stevens Dexter is Dead – Jeff Lindsay The First Rule of Ten – Gay Hendricks The Second Rule of Ten – Gay Hendricks The Third Rule of Ten – Gay Hendricks The Fourth Rule of Ten – Gay Hendricks The Bones of You – Debbie Howells Shadow Play – Iris Johansen Young Adult & Children’s: Uncertain Soldier – Karen Bass (ya fic) Lights Out (Daniel X) –James Patterson Library of Souls – Ransom Riggs (ya fic) (e-book) Beauty Queen – Sarah Mlynowski (j fic) Zomboy – Richard Scrimger (j fic) Mike Selby is Reference Librarian at the Cranbrook Public Library

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UPCOMING

Have Camera Will Travel.... Join Jenny Broere presenting “Nica Hot - A visit to Nicaragua” at Centre 64 on Tuesday, Oct 27 at 7:30 pm. Admission by donation to the Kimberley Arts Centre. V.I.P. Visually Impaired Support Group meet at Heritage Inn, October 28th, 1:00 pm/Luncheon, meeting to follow. Contact Bonnie Matheson, 250-427-3289 or Fay Riley, 778-517-1803. East Kootenay Invasive Plant Council GENERAL INFO SESSION: Wed Oct 28th 3-5pm at the Cranbrook Library. -Program updates and opportunity to provide feedback. Guest Speaker Ken Walburger from MFLNRO Range Branch. www.ekipc.com Fall Tea & Bake Sale Saturday Oct. 31st, 1-3pm at Senior Citizens Br.11, 125 - 17th Ave. S. Info: Judy 250-426.2436. You’re Invited! Oct 31st, 6-9pm Mark Creek Lions Halloween Bonfire. Free hotdogs and hot chocolate. Two locations: Centennial Hall, Kimberley and Central Park, Marysville. Protect yourself and those you care for. Free Flu clinics will be held at the Tamarack Mall on: •Thursday, November 5, 9 – 5:30, •Friday, November 6, 9 – 4:30, •Monday, November 9, 9 – 5:30. Please bring your BC Care card and wear short sleeves. For more information call the flu information line at 250 420 2285 It’s New!...a wondrous Christmas Fair at Kimberley Sacred Heart Church. 10 am to 2 pm. Sat, Nov 7. Gourmet; Tourtiere, Meat Balls, Home Baking, Preserves & Crafts. Books. Raffle Prizes. Scones, Fruit, Tea, Coffee served. Jubilee Chapter #64, Eastern Star 4th ANNUAL COFFEE AND MUFFINS GALORE, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon, November 7 @ Masonic Lodge, 4th Street & 3rd Avenue South. Admission $2:00 for coffee & muffin, DOOR PRIZE, BAKING, CRAFTS. Christmas in the Country Market and Sale, Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmers’ Market, Sat. Nov. 7th, 9am-4pm. Jaffray Community Centre. Over 36 tables of Christmas shopping at its best! Anglican Church, 46-13th Ave. S., Christmas Bazaar, Bake Sale, Tea & Raffle: Saturday, Nov. 7th, 1:00-3:00pm ONGOING Learn the game of shuffleboard! Every Monday, 10:00 a.m. at Cranbrook Curling Rink. Info call: John 426-3959, Dennis 421-9176. 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 Bibles For Missions Thrift Store, 824 Kootenay St. N., Cranbrook serving our community to benefit others - at home and abroad. We turn your donations into helping dollars! Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Phone 778-520-1981. Noon every Wednesday, downtown United Church & Centre for Peace, the bells will call you to a time of calm. This is NOT church, rather it is a time to gather in a circle in a welcoming and harmonious space to practice the way of Taize. Wouldn’t you cherish a time to stop? to gather when the bells ring? to join with others in silence, in prayer, in meditative song? Cantebelles, an all-female singing group, meets Mondays 7-9pm. Join us and learn how to sing with 2, 3 and 4part harmonies. Contact: Sue Trombley, 250-426-0808 or suetrombley53@gmail.com 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. “The Way” Introductory Orthodox Christianity next 10 weeks, St. Aidan Orthodox Church, 201-7th. Ave., Cranbrook. Thursday evenings until Dec. 24th; 7 pm–drop in to any or all sessions. Contact: Fr. Andrew: 250-420-1582 or frandrewapplegate@gmail. com for info. Thursdays from 5:00 to 6:00pm; Focus Meat Draw at the Elks Club Kimberley. Proceeds to Emergency Funds and non-profit organizations. MILITARY AMES is a social/camaraderie/support group that meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month in the Kimberley Public Library reading room. All veterans are welcome. For more information call Cindy @ 250 919 3137. Quilters meet in Kimberley on the 2nd Monday at Centennial Hall at 7:00 PM and the 4th Monday for sewing sessions in the United Church Hall at 10 Boundary Street. Hey Kimberley! We need you as Big Brothers and Big Sisters. One hour a week. YOU can make a difference in a Child’s life that will last a life time. Info: 250-499-3111. 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. cancervolunteer.ca and register as a volunteer. Mark Creek Lions meet 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at the Kimbrook. Meet & Greet from 6:00-6:30pm, supper 6:30-7:00, meeting 7:008:00pm. Contact 250-427-5612 or 250-427-7496. New members welcome – men and ladies! 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. 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Myths of the Highway of Tears

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he scandal of the week at the B.C. legislature is what could be termed “delete-gate.” Primarily, it revolves around 36 pages of government emails that the NDP opposition has been trying for a year to get under freedom of information legislation. They relate to a series of meetings between transportation ministry bureaucrats and remote communities along Highway 16, between Prince George and Prince Rupert. If you want all of the accusations about government secrecy and alleged cover-ups, I invite you to read “Access Denied,” the latest report of the Information and Privacy Commissioner at www.oipc.bc.ca, and transcripts of question period in the legislature this week. What you won’t find there is much discussion of the actual problem, which is a shortage of safe and practical transportation options in and out of these communities, most of which are federally funded aboriginal reserves far from the region’s only highway. What we have seen for decades is a dramatic media narrative about one or more serial killers preying on vulnerable women hitch-hiking along what is now known worldwide as the Highway of Tears. The Wikipedia entry for Highway of Tears gives a sense of the credibility of this narrative. It begins with the unsolved murder of

Gloria Moody, last seen leaving a bar in Williams Lake in 1969. That’s a long way from Highway 16. Then there was Monica Jack, killed in 1978. DNA technology resulted in a charge finally being laid last year against a known serial rapist. This was even further away, near Merritt, and she was a 12-year-old riding her bike. Other cases involve street prostitution in and around Prince George, an urban hub BC VIEWS for a large aboriginal population similar to Regina and Tom Winnipeg. Fletcher Discussion in Victoria focuses on urban notions of increased transit, in places where existing service may be under-used. Nationally, the narrative is that deep-seated social problems within aboriginal communities would somehow be solved by a lawyer-heavy judicial inquiry that looks only at tragedies involving women. If you drive Highway 16 today, you will see fading billboards pleading for information on the disappearance of Madison Scott. She was last seen in the early hours of May 28, 2011, after a grad party in the woods outside Vanderhoof. Her truck and tent were still there. Again, nothing to do with hitch-hiking, but at least it was near Highway 16. Here’s something else you won’t often hear

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in the Highway of Tears melodrama. There is commercial bus service on Highway 16, although Greyhound reduced frequency in 2013 as it struggles with low ridership and high costs. BC Transit also operates bus service to some remote communities like Kispiox and Gitsegukla, connecting them south to Smithers. But BC Transit requires local governments and riders to cover about half the cost. Indian Act reserves don’t pay. North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice has noted that what people in remote communities ask for is a way to get back and forth for shopping and medical appointments. Yes, shopping is an important need, as those who live in remote areas can tell you. And Northern Health already runs a bus service for remote residents who need medical care. Rice’s observations at least move us toward practical solutions, although most of her effort seems directed towards political blame. I hope the infamous 36 pages of emails are eventually released, since they were not deleted but rather excluded from release. They may bring the discussion back to the actual public service issue, which is what realistic transportation options exist for these communities. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Winning 10 consecutive games in the world of sport is a pretty special feat to accomplish. With victories over the 100 Mile House Wranglers and Chase Heat this weekend, the Dynamiters reached that monumental mark in decisive fashion. “It’s definitely good and we keep it in the back our heads, but we don’t let it get to us,” said Dynamiters forward Keenan Haase after Sunday’s 8-1 extinguishing of the Chase Heat. “At the end of the day, we still have more games and you’re only as good as your last game. Coming out and getting those wins is huge. We know that this month, we needed to get all the wins we can. We know, later on the year, it’s only going to get tougher.” The 6-foot-2, 195pound forward registered the game-winning goal in a hat-trick performance to fuel the offense in a 5-2 victory over the bruising 100 Mile House Wranglers Saturday. Against the Heat, there was plenty of offense to go around with the Dynamiters finding the back of the net eight times, including five in the second period alone. Captain Jason Richter tallied twice Sunday and Eric Buckley matched Richter, scoring twice,

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Dynamiters captain Jason Richter (#40) celebrates a goal with teammates Jared Marchi (#15), Eric Buckley (#12), Trevor Van Steinburg (#21) and Keenan Haase (#27) Saturday night in a 5-2 win over the 100 Mile House Wranglers.

while defenceman Jordan Busch and forward Jared Marchi chipped in with three assists each. “Our goal this October is to go undefeated,” Richter said. “We’re

doing what we want to. “We’re getting better as a team as we go on and buying in every night.” The Nitros are undefeated through eight

home games to start the 2015-16 season. The Nitros face the Rockets Tuesday in Golden. See dailybulletin.ca/ kijhl/ for the full story.

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Zborosky & Philp lead Ice to victory Ice veterans tally four points each in OT win over Oil Kings Taylor Rocc a Sports Editor

Night after night, the opponent changes for the Kootenay Ice, but night after night, the most dangerous offensive weapons remain the same for the crew from Cranbrook. Monday night, forward Zak Zborosky registered two goals and two assists, including the overtime winner to guide the Kootenay Ice (3-11-1-0) to a much-needed 5-4 road victory over the Edmonton Oil Kings (3-7-3-0). “It feels great, I don’t know if there’s any other way to put it,” said Luke Pierce, head coach of the Kootenay Ice, over the phone Monday. “Obviously you’d like to win with a little more control, but it was a battle. It was a gutsy effort from our group and I’m proud of the way they competed. “It’s really encouraging. We put a lot of emphasis on that game and we talked about treating it like a must-win game in October. Our guys had a real good start and going into the third, we talked about not being afraid of losing again -go out and have some fun, play with some enthusiasm and try to win.” The four-point effort for Zborosky sets a new single-game career high for the native of Regina. Previously, Zborosky’s highest output in a contest came March 18,

2015, as he registered two goals and three points against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Not to be overshadowed by Zborosky’s outing was a four-point effort from captain Luke Philp. The native of Canmore tallied once and assisted on three others, including setting Zborosky up on the overtime winner. After Oil Kings forward Brandon Baddock opened the scoring with his fourth of the season

only 4:25 into regulation, Zborosky wasted no time tying the affair 19 seconds later. Rounding out the scoring for the Ice were rookie Jason Wenzel, with a first-period tally, and veteran Matt Alfaro scoring his first of the season on a power play in the third period. Ice goaltender Wyatt Hoflin made 30 saves on 34 shots for his second win of the season. Visit dailytownsman.com/breaking_ news/ for the full story.

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Five British nationals die when whale-watching boat sinks off B.C. coast Dirk Meissner Canadian Press

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eign Secretary Philip Hammond said in a statement, adding consular staff in B.C. are supporting grieving family members. The B.C. Coroners Service said Monday

those who died ranged in age from 18 to 76, and that four of them were men. Three of the dead where from Britain, while two of the British Nationals were living in

Canada. The woman was from B.C., and a man lived in Ontario, the service said. A tour boat with 24 passengers and three crew members on board sank Sunday afternoon

about 15 kilometres northwest of Tofino, B.C. First responders managed to rescue 21 passengers, some of them injured. The search for one person

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still missing was called off Sunday night. Boats from the nearby Ahousaht First Nation that answered the ship’s mayday call on Sunday around 4 p.m. found it partially submerged. Authorities have not said what might have caused the boat to sink. Robert Burridge of Nanaimo, B.C., was in Ahousaht on Sunday afternoon and estimates that every available vessel in the village was in the water searching for missing people. “The Ahousahts were the first on the scene,” he said. “They know these waters. They have a custom not to leave a body out at sea.” The 20-metre boat the Leviathan II - belonged to a local whale-watching company called Jamie’s Whaling Station. It issued a statement saying its entire team was heartbroken by the tragic day. “We are doing everything we can to assist our passengers and staff through this difficult time,” owner Jamie Bray said. “We are co-operating with investigators to determine exactly what happened.” Bray also offered his thanks to first responders, Tofino residents and local First Nations communities that helped with the rescue. Michael Harris, executive director of the Pacific Whale Watching Association, said the whale-watching community is in shock over the incident. He said tour operaters go above and beyond to make sure their passengers are safe. Harris said the first thing operators do when passengers get on board is explain safety, including where the life-jackets are kept. It’s unclear if the passengers on the Leviathan were wearing life-jackets. Investigators with the Transportation Safety Board were expected to be in Tofino by Monday afternoon. Tofino residents Sean and Deddeda White arrived with flowers at the dock on Monday as an RCMP dive team prepared to leave for the accident scene. Deddeda White said she gathered cedar bows, salal and flowers from her garden to make the bouquet she left at the dock. “This affects the whole town,” she said.

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