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Animal Alliance decries Cranbrook deer cull TRE VOR CR AWLEY
An animal rights organization is accusing the City of Cranbrook of conducting an urban deer cull in advance of a regional translocation trial that is about to get underway. Date-stamped video footage and photographs have
been posted on a website— www.bcdeer.org—and Liz White, a board member of the Animal Alliance of Canada, says that she hasn’t been able to find any evidence of a council vote to approve or fund a cull. The cull is preceding an anticipated study into the
potential of translocation as a solution for urban deer. Cranbrook, Kimberley, Elkford and Invermere are participating in the project, which the Animal Alliance of Canada has invested $10,000. “I’ve talked to councillors in other communities who are participating in the relo-
cation study—they knew nothing about it. When we first agreed to give money to the relocation program, I was told that there would be no culling if relocation took place,” said White. “On that basis, we decided to contribute money and then I find out in December
that, in fact, there is a cull going forward in Cranbrook.” The video footage—datestamped Jan. 5, 2016—shows a fawn enclosed in a clover trap before contractors arrive on scene. The video alleges the fawn paced for two hours
the contractors arrived, collapsed the trap and used a bolt gun twice on the animal. White alleges that even though the bolt gun was used twice, the animal can still be seen moving as it is dragged off the video frame.
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Noémi Kiss
Renowned vocalist returns to Cranbrook for intimate show BARRY COULTER
COURTESY DARYL CALDER
A good number of naturalists from the East Kootenay and Crowsnest Pass joined forces on December 27 for the Cranbrook Christmas Bird Count. And the results are in. See all the details, Page 4.
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A renowned vocalist from the West Kootenay is bringing her art back to the East Kootenay with a series of concerts in the area. Hungarian vocalist Noémi Kiss was last seen and heard, singing “Stella Natalis” with the Symphony of the Kootenays — and backed by a hundred-voice choir — at the Key City Theatre in December. But her coming performances will be markedly different. On Saturday, Jan. 30, at Centre 64 in Kimberley, and on Saturday,
Feb. 6, at the at the Royal Alexandra Hall in Cranbrook, Kiss and Nelson classical guitarist Rita Deane will perform a concert of love songs, in a variety of languages, that bridges the centuries. Noémi Kiss (pronounced Kish) spoke to the Townsman from Nelson, about the different approaches and rewards in performing with a symphony versus with a solo accompanist in a small hall, about language and song, and other musical matters.
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Ktunaxa, Christ Church Anglican team up for Street Angels Project Barry Coulter
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A project to raise funds for the Ktunaxa Nation’s Street Angel program in Cranbrook by Christ Church Anglican is likely to be a stage in a fruitful partnership between the Nation and the Cranbrook Church. Christ Church’s Advent Alternative Giving Project raised $3,464.25 from Operation Street Angel, which provides services to the homeless population of Cranbrook. Funds were raised through members of Christ Church and also readers of Woensdregt’s weekly column in the Daily Townsman, in Cranbrook and across the country. “This project generated a lot of interest at Christ Church,” said Rev. Yme Woensdregt. “People were keen to be a part of this. “For me, this is in response to the TRC Report,” Woesndregt added. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 4,000 page report, released last year, gives guidance to the country on how to best cope with the fallout of more than 150 years of residential schools in Canada. “The generosity of people and busi-
nesses in our area never ceases to amaze me,” said Jackie Brown, Ktunaxa Nation Council Urban Services Manager. “Thanks to the exposure that Reverend Woensdregt’s column on the project received in local media, donations for came in from as far away as Ontario. In total, $3,464 was raised through the project for Street Angel.” “I’d love this to be the beginning of a partnership between Christ Church and the Ktunaxa Nation,” Woensdregt said. The Ktunaxa Nation is of the same mind. “This partnership between the Ktunaxa Nation and Christ Church not only strengthens the relationship between our two organizations, it benefits the entire region through our Street Angel program,” said Kathryn Teneese, Ktunaxa Nation Council Chair. “I am glad to see the Ktunaxa Nation and Christ Church working together in the spirit of reconciliation for the betterment of those who call Ktunaxa territory home.” With files from Jesse Nicholas
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Local NEWS 116th Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Nuthatch one of the stars of the Cranbrook CBC A
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good number of naturalists from the East Kootenay and Crowsnest Pass joined forces on December 27 for the Cranbrook Christmas Bird Count. With the help of several feeder watchers, a wide variety of birds were counted on the cool, cloudy, calm day. Sometimes, a large number of individuals of a particular species such as Bohemian Waxwings, will skew the total, but that was not the case this year. Similarly, the species count can be elevated when only one individual of each of several species is observed. This occurred with the Rough-legged Hawk, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Black-billed Magpie, Chestnut-backed Chickadee and Golden-crowned Kinglet, although these birds are not particularly uncommon. Unfortunately, such year round birds as the Great Blue Heron, Northern Goshawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Golden Eagle, Blue and Ruffed Grouse, Northern Pygmy Owl, Belted Kingfisher and Brown Creeper could not be found. Naturalists were pleased with their effort and opportunity to contribute to the 116th Audubon CBC. One little, non-migrating bird which is common in mature, mixed woods is the White-breasted Nuthatch. All three species of North American nuthatches are found in the East Kootenay. The White-breasted is the largest; it’s clean markings give it a rather appealing look. It is successful because of it’s attributes and habits. The name nuthatch is actually a corruption of the word nuthack, because of it’s tendency to wedge seeds into crevices and hack them open with it’s bill. Thanks to strong legs and toes, long, curved talons and a long,
Grey-crowned Rosy Finches, photographed by Greg Ross during the annual Christmas Bird Count.
strong bill, this active, agile bird can walk up, down and sideways on tree trunks and large limbs. Starting near the top of a tree and
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Often heard before it is seen; it’s nasal ‘quank’ is distinctive and strong. The male performs a rather simple song, a regular series of six to eight notes. Pairs form long term bonds and remain on nesting territories year round. They do not generally excavate their own holes, but nest in a natural cavity or old woodpecker hole. Occasionally, they use artificial nest boxes. The female builds the nest, which is a soft cup of bark fibers, grass, hair and feathers. Sometimes mud is added to the entrance of the cavity, perhaps to keep larger predators away. They will also brush the nest, inside and out, with a crushed insect. The chemical secretions may keep predators away. The female incubates five to nine eggs for 12-14 days. The male feeds the female while she incubates, and helps her feed the young when they hatch. The little ones leave the nest after 14-26 days, but stay with the adults for several more weeks until they become completely independent.
The Cranbrook List: Total Species — 49 Total Individuals — 1876 • Canada Goose - 9 • Mallard - 171 • Bufflehead - 2 • Common Goldeneye - 17 • Barrow’s Goldeneye - 2 • Hooded Merganser - 7 • Wild Turkey - 41 • Cooper’s Hawk - 2 • Bald Eagle - 12 • Rough-legged Hawk - 1 • Rock Pigeon - 116 • Eurasian Collared-Dove - 1 • Downy Woodpecker - 25 • Hairy Woodpecker - 20 • Northern Flicker - 28 Pileated Woodpecker - 6 Merlin - 5 • Northern Shrike - 3 • Grey Jay - 6 • Steller’s Jay - 8 • Blue Jay - 18 • Black-billed Magpie - 1 • Clark’s Nutcracker - 22 • American Crow - 100 • Common Raven - 163 • Black-capped Chickadee - 169 • Mountain Chickadee - 84 • Chestnut-backed Chickadee - 1 • Red-breasted Nuthatch - 61 • White-breasted Nuthatch - 2 • American Dipper - 10 • Golden-crowned Kinglet - 1 • Townsend’s Solitaire - 5 • European Starling - 25 • Bohemian Waxwing - 105 • Dark-eyed Junco - 4 • Song Sparrow - 15 • Grey-crowned Rosy Finch - 35 • Pine Grosbeak - 105 • House Finch - 282 • Cassin’s Finch - 10 • Red Crossbill - 15 • White-winged Crossbill - 10 • Common Redpoll - 90 • Hoary Redpoll - 7 • Pine Siskin - 6 • American Goldfinch - 9 • Evening Grosbeak - 12 • House Sparrow - 24
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Animal Alliance decries Cranbrook cull Continued from page 1 “They are not complying with the contract, in terms of the humaneness,” White said. “The bolt gun is supposed to kill that deer immediately, and that in that trap, that was a full six minutes by the time it had been dragged out of the frame and we have no idea how long that deer was left before he or she was bled out. “That is a complete violation of the permit that was issued to Cranbrook, to which Cranbrook is responsible.” Photographs of another incident also posted on the same website show two fawns on the ground caught in a collapsed clover trap.
“Those two fawns were entangled in a trap and left in that condition for at least two hours, so that again is in violation of the contract,” said White. “All it says is that it has to be done humanely, so it doesn’t matter what happens, the contractor and the City of Cranbrook is responsible for ensuring it’s humaneness.” White says that she knows of four deer that were killed as part of the cull, as clover traps were deployed in late December and early January. A City of Cranbrook spokesman confirmed that the city received a deer cull permit a few months ago. Cranbrook
mayor Lee Pratt declined to comment on the deer cull and indicated he “doesn’t want to get into a debate through the media with Liz White or the Animal Alliance.” However, the city remains interested in proceeding with the urban deer translocation trial, as noted in an email statement provided to the Daily Townsman. “Council committed $10,000 to the trial and has been asking the Province for several years for additional tools to deal with urban deer, just the same as all the municipalities in the East Kootenay concerned with their respective urban deer populations.
The City is very interested to see the end results.” Darryl Oakley, a councillor for the City of Kimberley, told the Kimberley Daily Bulletin he is worried that Cranbrook’s cull could potentially affect the funding outcome of the translocation trial. While White is supportive of the urban deer translocation trial, she said she will start looking at pulling Animal Alliance’s funding to make sure the organization’s money goes to Kimberley or Elkford. “They’ve not done culls, they’ve agreed not to do culls during this period of time,” White said. “I’m going to have to make sure that happens.”
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Noémi Kiss (left) and Rita Deane
Kiss, Deane in concert Continued from page 1
“It’s wonderful to sing with a big orchestra, and it’s a great opportunity every time,” Kiss said. “But I personally love the intimacy of having one instrument, whether it’s a piano or a guitar. I really enjoy these projects. “One beautiful thing about it is when you do something like that you choose your own repertoire. Often when you work with a big orchestra, it’s some big project that you’re asked to do.” The Royal Alexandra Hall in Cranbrook, with it’s renowned acoustics, is in many ways a perfect venue for Kiss. “I really enjoy the ability to show the small things — with one instrument in a hall like (the Royal Alexandra) you can really be as quiet as you like, and the audience can hear the small nuances,” she said. “Especially with the repertoire that we chose, the music serves the poetry. So every single word can be heard, and there’s lots of colours you can apply.” Born in Hungary, Noémi Kiss studied at the Academy of Music in Budapest and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. She has performed and recorded around the world. She currently resides in Argenta, and teaches in Nelson. The Kiss-Deane concert will include a wide range of songs from early classical to contemporary, including works by Dowland, Sor, Giuliani, Rodrigo, Britten, Villa-Lobos, Sieber, as well as contemporary love songs and folk songs from around the world. The repertoire encompasses a wide variety of languages. “Every language has it’s own difficulties and beauties,” Kiss said. “Italian would surely be one of the nicest lan-
guages to sing in — the vowels are so open and the consonants are easy, it’s just a joy to sing in Italian. “But I do love singing in German as well — which is actually the only language we’re not including in the program. We’ll be doing Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Hungarian — which is also really nice for me. We’ll be doing a few folk songs and there’ll be a Hungarian folk song thrown in there. The arrangement was written by Rita. For me that’s especially wonderful because it brings out a whole different side of me, singing in Hungarian — just a little bit more vulnerable because it’s my mother tongue. It’s an added bonus for me.” Kiss and Deane got together to look through the centuries for their repertoire. “Mostly, we looked through what’s there for
voice and guitar. And the selection ended up mostly 20th century, with a little bit of earlier stuff like late 19th century. And then we chose one John Dowland song, which is the earliest example of voice and lute. The book of songs that he wrote was published in 1602. “We also chose a contemporary American singer-songwriter Eva Cassidy, a popular singer who died in the 1990s. So that’s a bit of a cross-over, which I like to do. “For me it just shows that we’re bridging centuries — with emotion, poetry and stories.” Kiss and Deane’s four concerts are all funded by the Columbia Basin Trust. They take place Jan. 29 in Creston, Jan. 30 at Centre 64 in Kimberley, Feb. 5 in Fernie, and Feb. 6 at the Royal Alexandra Hall in Cranbrook.
A press release from Mainroad advised motorists that a freezing rain advisory is in effect. Highway 3, in both directions, will see freezing rain from Yahk to Cranbrook (62.9 km), and a travel advisory was issued Wednesday. Local weather forecasts were calling for temperatures from 0 degrees C to -4 degrees C, with scattered light precipitation. There is a possibility of freezing rain due to warming trend in localized
areas and the development of icy conditions. Freezing rain was expected from Cranbrook to the Alberta border (147.1 km), and for Highway 93 in both directions from the British Columbia/ Montana Border to the junction with Highway 3, in Elko (26.9 km). Freezing rain was expected from the junction of Highway 95A to Canal Flats (41 km), and for Highway 95 in both directions, from BC/Idaho Border to Curzon Junction at Highway 3 (10.7 km). The Kimberley and
Cranbrook Intersection to Wasa Junction (55.2 km) was also expected to be dicey. Travellers are advised to use caution and expect winter driving conditions. Updated Wed Jan 13 at 10:48 am PST. (ID# 206928) Mainroad’s press release wanted to assure
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A snapshot of housing and homelessness More than one in five Cranbrook residents face extreme housing affordability problems
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omelessness describes people without shelter as well as those who are insecurely housed in emergency shelters, housing that does not meet public health and safety standards or other temporary accommodations. It also includes families and individuals whose economic situation puts them at imminent risk of homelessness. Our local situation is this: More than one in five Cranbrook residents face extreme housing affordability problems, meaning more than 50 percent of their income goes toward rent. With record low vacancy rates of 1.8 percent and the loss of 300 rental units since the mid-1990, Cranbrook rental situation has been rated as “poor” in BC’s Community Housing Index. A minimum of 125 additional housing units are needed to meet national occupancy standards in Cranbrook. With only an extreme weather emergency shelter open in winter months, Cranbrook lacks a permanent year round homeless shelter, despite the continued efforts of a very committed group of local service providers and community members. In 2014/15 the local Homeless Outreach Program met with 161 individuals who were completely homeless on first contact, another 265 at significant risk of becoming
homeless, and 32 who became homeless as a result of crises in their living situations. Client intakes have increased by 14 percent over the last year. Local waiting lists for affordable housing are also growing as vacancy rates fall below two percent. Opportunity does knock though. As well as the above mentioned emergency shelter committee and their continued efforts, Cranbrook is one of seven BC communities receiving provincial funding to increase innovation and sustainability in social and community service delivery. Ending homelessness in Cranbrook is identified as a priority. The vision of “Keys to Home” is one of community collaboration and partnership to ensure all individuals have access to a healthy, safe and affordable place to call home. Many communities in Canada are now tackling homelessness using Housing First. It is a proven approach that saves costs by moving chronically homeless individuals or families into stable housing so they have the opportunity to stabilize their lives. Every $10 spent on housing support for chronically homeless individuals results in $21.72 savings in social services, health care, housing and involvement in the justice system (Canadian Mental Health Commission, 2014). Twenty percent of the homeless popula-
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tion is defined as chronic and accounts for 60 percent of overall system costs. Housing First is based on the concept that a homeless individual or household’s first and primary need is to obtain stable housing, and that other issues that may affect the household can and should be addressed once housing is obtained. This approach enables service providers to shift from crisis management to supporting more innovative and responsive approaches that support long-term reductions in homelessness. Housing First delivers benefits for the whole community, including: the chronically homeless, including families and youth, anyone at imminent risk of homelessness due to changes in economic or health status, improved public safety, coordination of homeless-serving community service and health care providers, and strengthening values of care, connection and dignity in the community. All residents are invited to attend meetings to become involved. Follow the Facebook page www.facebook.com/CranbrookSocialPlanning/ where meeting details will be posted. Gwen Noble is a member of the Poverty Reduction Committee; a standing committee of the Cranbrook Social Planning Society.
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A comprehensive look at What’s Up? the 2015 hunting season F.J. Hurtak The 2015 hunting season is now in the books, and as I normally do I contacted some of the butcher shops in our region to get an overview of harvest levels and some observations to see how this past year compared to recent previous years. For the most part, the 2015 season seemed to be quite normal in terms of harvest levels compared to last year. Some experienced increases on certain species and some, slight decreases, depending on individual businesses. Of interest, one butcher told me that the body size and antlers on bull elk seemed to be smaller this year compared to past seasons. His theory was that the very dry conditions this spring and summer contributed to lesser growth. He may well be correct in that observation, because drought-like conditions have been proven to have an adverse effect on wildlife populations. However, he also related to me that he did get a few bigger than normal mule deer bucks brought into his shop this season. Now that the Ministry has finally abandoned that controversial “any buck” season which they had a few years ago, the age class structure for mule deer has probably increased slightly, so it would make complete sense that butcher shops would perhaps see a few more mature bucks being harvested this season. The butcher shops I chatted with, on average, experienced a small increase in white tail doe harvest this year as well, and pretty much the same number of LEH moose and spike forks were harvested as in the previous couple of years. Big horn sheep harvest numbers didn’t appear to change too much either this year. Butcher shops on average, also reported a very minimal harvest of whitetail deer during the late bow season (Dec1-20th). I also contacted the Southern Guide Outfitters Association to see what kind of success rates they had in the 2015 season. This industry in general, usually harvests only animals near the end of life cycle, because its clientele don’t normally come to the Kootenays to hunt does, cow/calf elk, or small bucks, etc. That being said though, guide-outfitters are an excellent barometer of what we have out there as far as overall game populations are concerned, because they are out in the woods observing wildlife for just about every day of the season. Many of the outfitters reportedly struggled again this year which really isn’t surprising. Game populations are down dramatically in the Kootenays compared to what we had 30-40 years ago. Ask any group of veteran outdoorsmen or women, who have hunted big game in this part of the country for the aforementioned number of years and I am certain that the valuable anecdotal evidence they provide will be enough to convince the greatest of skeptics that we have some very serious problems when it comes to wildlife numbers in this region. Moose are in major trouble in some management units; elk numbers have seen major reductions especially in the Trench and some historic high country locations; mule deer have been in decline for many years now; and big horn sheep numbers which were estimated to be around 6,000 in the 1950s are now below 2,100 in the Kootenay district. Mountain Goat populations have also dropped over 30 per cent in
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Abreast in the Rockies Dragon Boat Team Meeting: Monday, Jan 18, Mt. Baker Library, 6:45pm. Paddling registration available. The Kootenay Railway Pensioners Association will be having a Social Luncheon at 12:30 pm, Tuesday Jan.19th at Heritage Inn, 803 Cranbrook St.N. All Railway Retiree’s and Spouses are welcome. RSVP by Jan.15th. Info: Secretary Frances Allen at 250-426-2720 or Myrtle 250-426-2378, Jean 250-426-8338. Jan. 19th--KIDSZONE- ages 5-12, Tuesdays starting Jan. 19; 3:35-5:00 p.m. at Marysville Community Church. Snacks, Games, Crafts, Stories, Singing. No cost. Registration: 250-427-7099 Kimberley Aquatic Centre FREE FAMILY SWIM: Wednesday, January 20th, 6:00-7:00pm is sponsored by Kimberley Alpine Resort. Persons 18 years & younger must be accompanied by an adult. January 20, GoGo Grannys Travelogue. Jeff and Linda Williams will present their travelogue titled “Normandy: Land of William the Conqueror”. Join us in the lecture theatre at the College of the Rockies at 7:00. All proceeds support Grandmothers in Africa. Want to play your instrument with others? The Cranbrook Community Orchestra (CCO) is for musicians beginner to advanced. Find out more: 250-581-0058 Shelagh or facebook: Cranbrook Community Orchestra. Wednesdays; first meeting Jan 20 Got Scottish?! The annual Robbie Burns Dinner Fundraiser for Kimberley Cranbrook Highland Dance Association. Tickets on sale until Jan 16 at Lotus Books. Dinner is on January 23, Heritage Inn in Cranbrook. Tickets not available at the door. FMI Robin 432-5404 Have Camera Will Travel.... presents “Newfoundland” Join Dave White - “Ramblin’ on the Rock - Hiking the East Coast Trail”. Video presentation at Centre 64 on Tuesday, Jan 26 at 7:30 pm. Admission by Donation to the Kimberley Arts Centre 64. Know someone who is a literacy champion in Cranbrook or Area C? Nominate them as Cranbrook’s 2015 Literacy Champion. Nominations close January 20th and the winner announced January 27th at the Family Literacy Day celebrations. For more info call Katherine 250-420-7596 or khough@cbal.org or on Facebook: Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Cranbrook. Adult or Senior? Want to learn or improve your computer skills? CBAL Cranbrook offers a 6 week introductory computer course starting Jan 29th. Pre-registration a must. Call Katherine 250-417-2896, space is limited.
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Bull elk photo by Larry Tooze some management units. Therefore, in reference again to the Guiding industry, if you make make your living in pursuit of “trophy-type” animals in the Kootenays, you have likely experienced a rough patch these past few years. It is fair to assume that if the resource is limited, success rates will be in the same category. The immediate future is not bright for the industry from what I can see, or for us as resident hunters, because moose, mule deer, big horn sheep and goats in particular, are species that traditionally recover from declines — very slowly. I did an article this past fall in this publication, entitled “The Vanishing Serengeti,” which I received many comments on, and it reflected my beliefs as to why I think wildlife populations have dropped so drastically in this region, and I put forth some potential solutions as well. I don’t have the space to repeat what the relatively lengthy article covered,, but I will say, that in a nutshell, the problem is complex and involves a wide variety of things including far better predator management than what we have seen in the past, and better management in general from the province, with more decisions based on factual evidence, rather than rulings based on political correctness which we see far too often from the bureaucrats in Victoria. It is interesting to note that the Land Capability Analysis report conducted by the Canada Land Inventory stated at one time that: “The most outstanding characteristic of the East Kootenay is its capability to support large populations of big game. In this regard the region is unique in North America and ranks highly on a global scale.” I truly hope that some day in the future those words will be a reality once more.
Hunting regulation changes 2016/17 There are a number of hunting regulation changes on the table for the 2016/17 season that hunters need to be aware of. I contacted Tara Szkorupa, a wildlife biologist with the Fish and Wildlife Branch at the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resources in Cranbrook. I asked Tara to put together her top changes proposed for next season. Here is Tara’s Top Five list: 1. Reduce White-tailed Deer Antlerless Bag Limit to one 2. Amend Regulations to Remove Female Cougar Quota 3. Add compulsory Inspection requirements for multiple species 4. Replace General Open Season elk hunts with Limited Entry Hunt for youth/ seniors in Creston area 5. Increase Wolf bag limit from two to three Rationale and more information is available on the engagement website: http://apps.nrs.gov.bc.ca/pub/ahte/. Deer Translocation project: Sometime later on this winter, the communities of Cranbrook, Elkford, Kimberley and Invermere will join together in a pilot project to live-capture and relocate up to 80 mule deer back into their natural environment. This pilot project will have the eyes of the province focused on the East Kootenay, as desire has been expressed by many, to find a non-lethal option to reduce deer populations in urban centres. Twenty of the deer will be fitted with GPS radio collars and others with identifiable ear tags. All the deer will be female.
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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24; Friday Meat Draw: 4:30-6:30, Saturday Meat Draw: 3:30-5:30. BINGO at the Kimberley Elks – Mondays, 6:30 start. All welcome. 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. Do you have the desire to stop eating compulsively? Overeaters Anonymous (a 12-Step Program) meets Wednesdays, from 7-8pm at Cranbrook United Church, 2-12th St. S., downstairs. Contact: cranbrookoa@hotmail.com Thursdays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm; Focus Meat Draw at the Elks Club, Kimberley. Proceeds to Emergency Funds and non-profit organizations. 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. 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. 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. 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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Lishchynsky honoured as 20th captain in Kootenay Ice franchise history Veteran hopes to use final months of WHL career to help prepare young squad for future that awaits
Taylor Rocc a Sports Editor
Tanner Lishchynsky has been named the 20th captain in Kootenay Ice history. “It’s a great honour,” Lishchynsky said following Tuesday’s contest against the Saskatoon Blades. “Seeing those guys like Sam Reinhart and Jarret Stoll, guys that wore it before, it means a lot. It’s a great honour. Hopefully I can keep the legacy going.” The announcement was made Tuesday morning prior to the Ice hosting the Blades. “He’s in the trenches, he’s physical, he’s competing,” said Luke Pierce, head coach of the Kootenay Ice. “He brings that work ethic and that effort.” Lishchynsky becomes only the fifth defenceman to sport the captaincy, following in the footsteps of Steve McCarthy (1998-00), Mike Green (2000), Brayden McNabb (201011) and Joey Leach (2013). “Since joining our club in late December 2014, Tanner Lishchynsky has impressed both his teammates and coaches with the hard working, never-say-never attitude,” said Jeff Chynoweth, president and general manager of the Kootenay Ice, in a team release. “He brings his work boots to the rink every day and is a person all players on our team
“I think part of being the captain is to make sure guys are ready for next year... I’m trying to make them better hockey players, better leaders and better people in general.” Tanner Lishchynsky can look up to and learn from as we continue through the remainder of the season.” Lishchynsky, 21, takes the reigns from Luke Philp, who was named captain in October before being traded to the Red Deer Rebels in a blockbuster deal Jan. 3. “Tanner is a perfect example of how hard work gets you anywhere in this league,” said Ice goaltender Wyatt Hoflin Friday night after the 6-foot-1, 182-pound defenceman posted a three-point performance in a 5-3 win over the Regina Pats. “Any-
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time he has the puck, doesn’t have the puck, he’s working as hard as he can. He continues to do that every night and it’s huge for us.” Hard work has certainly been the defining characteristic for Lishchynsky over the course of his four-year junior hockey career — a trail that has seen him suit up all across western Canada. “I try to keep level-headed and try to keep everyone positive out on the bench and everything like that, because the game’s going to happen, stuff is going to happen, so you try to keep everyone calm and try to help them as best you can,” Lishchynsky said. “I’ve been in this league long enough that I know the ins and outs of it. I’m just trying to help them as best I can.” The Saskatoon product began his Western Hockey League days with the Prince George Cougars, suiting up in 78 games from 2012-13 to 2013-14, before being assigned to the Yorkton Terriers of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. Lishchynsky made the most of his stint in Saskatchewan, helping the Terriers to the 2014 RBC Cup — Canada’s national Junior A championship. The speedy defenceman registered a goal in the title game, helping his squad complete a dramatic third-period comeback before winning 4-3 in overtime. From there, Lishchynsky was shipped north to the Flin Flon
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Kootenay Ice defenceman Tanner Lishchynsky, above, debuted as captain Tuesday night. Bombers, where he started the 2014-15 hockey season, playing 29 games and registering 18 points. His play grabbed the attention of Chynoweth and in need of a spare defenceman coming out of the Christmas break, Lishchynsky was recalled as an affiliate player for a five-game trial run. The impact he had was immediately noticeable and shortly after, Chynoweth announced the veteran rearguard was around for good. Fast forward to this season, and Lishchynsky now finds himself as one of only two remaining overage players on the Ice roster, with Hoflin the other. With a bevy of quality 1995-born players heading into training camp, including Jaedon Descheneau, Hoflin, Jon
Martin and Philp amongst others, odds seemed stack against Lishchynsky remaining in the fold beyond the 20-year-old deadline this fall. Then Martin was traded. Then Descheneau suffered a season-ending shoulder injury. Suddenly, Lishchynsky was in a favourable position, and once again, he has made the most of it. As the elder statesman, Lishchynsky has posted one goal and 10 points through 31 games this season, but most importantly, he has provided stability and experience for what is a largely inexperienced blueline and dressing room. “I think part of being the captain is to make sure guys are ready for next year,” Lishchynsky said. “I know I won’t be here. I’m trying to make them better hockey
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players, better leaders and better people in general. I’m just trying to get them to always work hard -- the mentality the Kootenay Ice have always had for years. I’m trying to get that into their heads and hopefully it works out. After years of slugging it out on the bubble of the Western Hockey League, Lishchynsky is finally getting just recognition for his tremendous work ethic and leadership. “He’s huge [for our success],” said forward Matt Alfaro Friday night. “This is his last few months of junior hockey and he’s making the most of it and playing well.” As the 20th captain in Kootenay Ice history, Lishchynsky follows in the path of many greats before him, including Reinhart, Stoll and Adam Cracknell, just to
name a few. In addition to the naming of Lishchynsky as captain, Alfaro, Zak Zborosky and Cale Fleury have been named alternate captains. Kootenay Ice Captaincy History
John Kachur (199697); Steve McCarthy (1998-00); Mike Green (2000); Mike Comrie (2000); Dean Arsene (2000-01); Jason Jaffray (2001-02); Jarret Stoll (2001-02); Colin Sinclair (2002-03); Nigel Dawes (2003-05); Adam Cracknell (2005-06); Ryan Russell (2006-07); Steve DaSilva (2007-08); Andrew Bailey (2008-09); Dustin Sylvester (200910); Brayden McNabb (2010-11); Drew Czerwonka (2011-12); Joey Leach (2013); Sam Reinhart (2013-15); Luke Philp (2015-16); Tanner Lishchynsky (2016)
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Vancouver Canucks forward Chris Higgins cleared waivers Wednesday and was assigned to the Utica Comets of the AHL. The Canucks placed Higgins on waivers Tuesday, two days after
the team released a statement stating it was actively trying to trade him to make room for its younger forwards. It is rare for an NHL team to publicly declare its intention to trade one of its players. Higgins has strug-
gled this season after breaking his foot in training camp, putting up just two goals and an assist in 25 games. He still has another year left on his four-year deal that has an annual cap hit is US$2.5 million.
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have recalled forward Zack Kassian from the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. The Oilers acquired Kassian from Montreal for goaltender Ben Scrivens in a Dec. 28 trade. Kassian, 24, was acquired by Montreal last summer but did not play a game for the Canadiens. He was cleared to play in mid-December after spending more than two months in a substance abuse program.
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Cranbrook’s Ben Betker summoned to AHL’s Bakersfield Condors Taylor Rocc a
Cranbrook’s Ben Betker is climbing the pro hockey ladder. The 21-year-old defenceman was summoned by the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League (AHL) after starting the 2015-16 season with the ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals. Betker, a 2013 sixthround pick (158th overall) of the Edmonton Oilers, is in his first year of professional hockey after graduating from the WHL ranks with the Everett Silvertips. Opening the campaign with the Admirals, Betker registered one goal and 14 points in 39 games. With the Condors, Betker is now one step closer to the National Hockey League as Bakersfield is the direct affiliate of the Oilers.
According to Ryan Holt, broadcaster with the Condors, the team was carrying six healthy defenceman prior to the recall of Betker.
Ben Betker The 6-foot-6, 228pound Betker is expected to don sweater No. 39 when he suits up for Bakersfield. The Condors (14-132-2) sit sixth in the AHL’s seven-team Pacific Division. The Oilers’ affiliate is in action this weekend, hosting the Texas Stars (19-14-3-3) Friday before visiting the Ontario Reign (19-9-2-1) Saturday night. Betker joins a handful of Oilers prospects
KIJHL Standings EddIE MountaIn dIvISIon TEAM GP W x-Kimberley Dynamiters 39 31 x-Creston Valley T. Cats 37 23 x-Fernie Ghostriders 38 21 x-Columbia Valley Rockies 38 21 Golden Rockets 39 4
L 4 11 13 17 32
T OT 0 4 1 2 0 4 0 0 1 2
PTS 66 49 46 42 11
GF/A +81 +44 +24 +3 -119
S W4 W2 W1 L1 L8
nEIL MurdocH dIvISIon TEAM GP W x-Beaver Valley Nitehawks 39 27 x-Castlegar Rebels 37 24 Grand Forks Border Bruins 38 16 Nelson Leafs 38 16 Spokane Braves 38 5
L 8 11 19 21 29
T OTL PTS 2 2 58 2 0 50 0 3 35 0 1 33 0 4 14
GF/A +60 +40 -33 -21 -97
S W2 W2 L2 L1 L4
doug BIrKS dIvISIon TEAM GP x-Kamloops Storm 39 x-100 Mile H. Wranglers 39 Chase Heat 37 Revelstoke Grizzlies 37 Sicamous Eagles 38
W 24 23 21 18 8
L 10 11 11 16 23
T OTL PTS 1 4 53 1 4 51 3 2 47 1 2 39 2 5 23
GF/A +25 +29 +25 +4 -65
S W1 W1 L1 L1 L1
oKanagan dIvISIon TEAM GP x-Osoyoos Coyotes 37 Summerland Steam 38 Kelowna Chiefs 37 N. Okanagan Knights 38 Princeton Posse 39
W 27 24 18 10 8
L 8 12 16 21 28
T OTL PTS 1 1 56 0 2 50 2 1 39 3 4 27 2 1 19
GF/A +71 +34 0 -33 -72
S L1 W2 L2 W1 L1
PTS 61 55 55 54 54 53 51 49 47 47
PIM 36 91 30 14 28 24 99 4 61 32
Scoring Leaders Player 1. Rainer Glimpel 2. Eric Buckley 3. Alec Wilkinson 4. Cole Keebler 5. Jordan Busch 6. Jared Marchi 7. Micheal Cardinal 8. Jason Richter 9. Jack Mills 10. Jace Weegar
Team OSO KIM CVT FER KIM KIM CVR KIM SUM BVN
GP 37 39 36 28 39 39 36 31 36 37
G 21 19 11 26 7 21 24 25 22 14
A 40 36 44 28 47 32 27 24 25 33
Goaltending Leaders (min. five games played) Player Team GAA SP W 1. Brett Soles OSO 1.81 .940 18 2. Tavin Grant KAM 1.90 .931 8 3. Tyson Brouwer KIM 1.98 .929 24 4. Tallon Kramer BVN 2.08 .938 6 5. Adam Derochie 1MH 2.20 .941 8 6. Matthew Huber SUM 2.23 .913 13 7. Aidan Doak REV 2.26 .922 12 8. Mitch Traichevich KIM 2.27 .915 7 9. Nic Bruyere CHA 2.28 .927 17 10. Spencer Eschyschyn KAM 2.37 .906 11 x = clinched playoff spot
L 5 3 4 2 3 7 7 4 8 9
T 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 2 1
SO 4 1 5 1 0 6 0 2 1 3
WHL fans may be familiar with. Goalies Eetu Laurikainen (Swift Current Broncos) and Laurent Brossoit (Edmonton Oil Kings), defencemen Griffin Reinhart (Oil Kings), David Musil (Vancouver Giants) and Martin Gernat (Giants), forwards Braden Christoffer (Regina Pats), Kale Kessy (Medicine Hat Tigers, Giants, Kamloops Blazers), Jujhar Khaira (Everett Silvertips), Mitch Moroz (Oil Kings), Tyler Pitlick (Tigers) and Joshua Winquist (Silvertips) all had successful WHL careers prior to graduating to the pro ranks. The Condors play out of the Rabobank Arena, located in Bakersfield, Calif., a city of approximately 363,000 people located approximately 190 km north of Los Angeles.
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Cranbrook native Ben Betker (#28) is pictured earlier this season with the ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals. The 21-year-old defenceman and Edmonton Oilers prospect was called up to the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League Wednesday afternoon.
WHL Standings cEntraL dIvISIon TEAM Lethbridge Hurricanes Red Deer Rebels Calgary Hitmen Edmonton Oil Kings Medicine Hat Tigers Kootenay Ice
GP 42 43 44 42 41 44
W 30 28 26 17 15 8
L OTL SL PTS GF/A 12 0 0 60 +56 13 1 1 58 +35 16 1 1 54 +9 20 5 0 39 -19 22 3 1 34 -29 33 3 0 19 -98
S W4 OTL2 W1 OTL1 L1 L2
EaSt dIvISIon TEAM Brandon Wheat Kings Prince Albert Raiders Moose Jaw Warriors Regina Pats Saskatoon Blades Swift Current Broncos
GP 42 42 42 43 42 42
W 26 24 22 19 16 12
L OTL SL PTS GF/A 12 2 2 56 +36 14 3 1 52 +7 15 4 1 49 +14 18 3 3 44 -15 23 3 0 35 -43 25 4 1 29 -40
S W3 W1 W3 W2 W1 L4
B.c. dIvISIon TEAM Kelowna Rockets Prince George Cougars Victoria Royals Kamloops Blazers Vancouver Giants
GP 42 43 44 41 43
W 29 26 25 21 17
L OTL SL PTS 10 3 0 61 15 1 1 54 15 1 3 54 14 4 2 48 21 3 2 39
GF/A +33 +23 +35 +19 -19
S W1 W1 W1 W3 W2
u.S. dIvISIon TEAM Everett Silvertips Seattle Thunderbirds Spokane Chiefs Portland Winterhawks Tri-City Americans
GP 40 40 41 41 42
W 24 22 19 20 17
L OTL SL PTS 12 2 2 52 15 3 0 47 17 3 2 43 19 2 0 42 23 2 0 36
GF/A +22 +6 -10 +10 -29
S OTL1 L1 L3 L1 L3
Scoring Leaders Player 1. Adam Brooks 2. Tyson Baillie 3. Brayden Burke 4. Ivan Nikolishin 5. Dryden Hunt 6. Reid Gardiner 7. Parker Bowles 8. Alex Forsberg 9. Kailer Yamamoto 10. Giorgio Estephan
Team REG KEL LET RDR MJW PAR TCA VIC SPO LET
PTS 68 66 62 61 60 57 56 54 53 52
PIM 14 42 18 12 22 34 32 47 20 10
GP 43 42 42 43 42 42 42 43 41 42
G 25 26 13 25 27 26 24 17 16 22
A 43 40 49 36 33 31 32 37 37 30
Goaltending Leaders (min. 840 min played) Player Team GAA SP W L OT 1. Carter Hart EVT 1.97 .925 23 11 3 2. Ty Edmonds PGC 2.33 .926 14 8 1 3. Coleman Vollrath VIC 2.52 .912 18 12 2 4. Jackson Whistle KEL 2.54 .920 19 6 2 5. Rylan Toth RDR 2.73 .911 22 10 1 6. Connor Ingram KAM 2.75 .916 18 9 6 7. Jayden Sittler LET 2.76 .909 14 6 0 8. Jordan Papirny BWK 2.84 .898 16 11 4 9. Zach Sawchenko MJW 2.86 .917 16 8 3 10. Logan Flodell SEA 2.89 .894 13 11 3 *does not include games from Wed., Jan. 13
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Questions & answers about Rams’ move to Los Angeles ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOS ANGELES - The Rams will leave St. Louis and return to the team’s former home in the Los Angeles area this year, ending a football drought in the nation’s second-largest market that has lingered since the end of the 1994 season. It’s also possible a second team, the San Diego Chargers or Oakland Raiders, might end up in the $1.8 billion stadium planned just outside Los Angeles in the city of Inglewood. Some questions and answers on the move: Q. What happened? A. Three NFL teams were manoeuvring to relocate to LA in 2016, the Rams, Chargers and Raiders. The Chargers and Raiders proposed a joint stadium in the city of Carson, but at a Tuesday meeting in Houston the plan failed to attract support from NFL’s 32 owners. The Rams’ plan in Inglewood pushed by owner Stan Kroenke prevailed. NFL gave the Chargers a one-year window to decide if the team wants to play in Inglewood with the Rams, and if the Chargers take a pass, the Raiders would be given a chance to move. Q. Inglewood stadium not expected to be complete until 2019. Where will Rams play until then? A. It’s expected the team will play its games in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum near downtown LA, the home field of the University of Southern California football team and the Rams’ home from 1946-79. Q. The Chargers have been trying to get a new stadium for 10+ years & team has a strained relationship with city leadership. What happens now? A. Chargers owner Dean Spanos said little Tuesday after the vote, other than he would take weeks to review options. If the team wants to join the Rams, it needs to negotiate a deal to relocate either as a tenant or partner with Kroenke. It’s possible the team could remain in San Diego, but that would require reaching a new stadium deal. San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer said city and county “are not interested in a charade by the Chargers if they continue to pursue Los Angeles.”
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Creston’s Prince Charles Secondary School (PCSS) junior boys’ basketball team (above) claimed first place in tournament action hosted at Mount Baker Secondary School in Cranbrook this past weekend. PCSS eked out the tourney title in a tightly-contested championship match against Jaffray Junior Secondary School. In other action, Stanley Humphries Secondary School (Castlegar) took third place over the Mount Baker Wild, who finished fourth.
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Urban Deer Management Advisory Committee (Two positions are available).
2016 – 2020 FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN SPECIAL MEETING
The bi-monthly payments are made through your bank by pre-authorized debits on the 1st day of every 2nd month commencing February 1, 2016.
A special meeting of Council is scheduled for budget discussions, as it pertains to the City of Cranbrook 2016 – 2020 Five Year Financial Plan. The meeting will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2016 beginning at 9:00am in Council Chambers at City Hall. The public is welcome to attend.
Application forms are available at the City Hall Finance Department. For further information on this plan, call City Hall at (250) 426-4211.
RECRUITMENT FOR COMMITTEES 2016
Wellness and Heritage Committee (One Youth position is available). Terms of Reference and Volunteer Application Forms for all the committees are available on the City’s website at www.cranbrook.ca Applications will be accepted at City Hall (attention Kelly Thorsteinson) or by email thorsteinson@cranbrook.ca , no later than Friday, January 22, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. local time.
REMINDERS... Saturday January 16, 2016 – Public Budget Meeting @ 9am Monday January 18, 2016 – Regular City Council Meeting @ 6pm
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2016 WINTER LEISURE SERVICES PROGRAM GUIDE – AVAILABLE NOW! Download your copy today by visiting our website – www.cranbrook.ca and clicking on ‘Leisure Program Guide’ on the homepage.
SENIOR CITIZEN PARKING PERMITS If you are 65 years of age or older, you are eligible for a Senior Citizen Permit from the City of Cranbrook. Under the City of Cranbrook Parking Meter Bylaw, vehicles that display a Senior Citizen Permit are not required to pay for metered parking through the downtown area. Permits are available during regular business hours at City Hall. Those applying for a Senior Citizen Permit are required to provide government issued identification showing your date of birth and a copy of the vehicle registration proving ownership. If you have questions specific to the Senior Citizen Permit, please contact City Hall at 250-4264211.
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.
FREE COMMUNITY SPONSORED FAMILY SWIM – SATURDAY JANUARY 16, 2016
The Cranbrook Aquatic Centre is hosting another community sponsored family swim on Saturday January 16, 2016 from 12pm to 1pm. It will be free for families to swim at this event, compliments of the Days Inn Cranbrook. Are you or your business interested in sponsoring a family swim? Please contact our Aquatics Coordinator at 250-489-0224.
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SPORTS
Seahawks’ RB Lynch full participant in practice ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barry Coulter Photo
The Jaffray Junior Secondary School (JJSS) junior boys’ basketball team (above) took home a second-place finish in tournament action hosted at Mount Baker Secondary School in Cranbrook this past weekend, dropping a close championship finale to Prince Charles Secondary School from Creston.
WHEN LIFE KNOCKS YOU DOWN, DO A BURPEE!
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Everything you look for in a gym can be found at Kimberley’s Gym 67
RENTON, Wash. - Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch was a full participant in practice on Wednesday but coach Pete Carroll cautioned that was no indication whether he would play in the NFC divisional playoff game at Carolina on Sunday. Carroll said during his news conference that Lynch would be evaluated daily going forward to determine his availability for Sunday’s game. Carroll said he can feel that Lynch is “encouraged” to go for it this week. After practice concluded, Seattle offensive co-ordinator Darrell Bevell said Lynch looked a little quicker than he did last week. “He had a little bit more pace, a little bit more tempo to him even than he did at the end of last week,” Bevell said. Seattle was expecting Lynch to play last week against Minnesota before he made the late decision not to travel with the team to Minneapolis. Carroll said Lynch did not have a setback and just believed he wasn’t ready to go. Lynch has not played since Week 10 against Arizona, missing the past eight games. “I can tell he’s encouraged to go forward again and see if we can get it done,” Carroll said. Seattle also got tight end Luke Willson back at practice Wednesday. Willson suffered a concussion in Week 16 against St. Louis, missing the regular-season finale at Arizona, and suffered a setback last week when he attempted to return to practice. Willson was a full participant and would be an important addition with the success Seattle’s tight ends have had against Carolina the past two seasons.
THERE IS ALWAYS STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
Gym 67 is a fully equipped gym that offers free fitness orientations on cardio and weight machines, as well as a Form Fundamentals package for beginners to learn all the basics of weightlifting. They offer personal training sessions along with specialized programs created for specific goals and body types. You can have great full body workouts with any of the fitness classes including TRX, Kettlebells, Spin, Yoga and a variety of circuit classes. Brand new in 2016 are meal plans.
Back row: Kellie, Lori, Jocelyn, Hannah, Lisa. Front row: Mara, Sophie, Caroline.
Personal trainer Hannah is certified through CSEP-CPT, AFLAC, TRX, Agatsu Kettlebell and Precision Nutrition. Gym 67 opened in 2015 in the former Kimberley Legion building. And that’s where the name comes from. Owners Kent and Aaron Lees say they could have come up with anything for a name, but at the end of the day, you’re going to the gym and it is located in the old Legion Branch 67 building. So, with a nod to history, Gym 67 was born.
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The gym is 6,000 square feet, totally renovated with new heat and A/C. Manager Sophie Skakun has worked in a major fitness facility for the past four years before joining the Gym 67 team and holds multiple certification including Canfitpro Personal Trainer Specialist and AFLCA Resistance Training Specialty Leader. Skakun says the wonderful team at Gym 67 makes her job easier. “They have a passion for assisting our valued members with all of their health and fitness needs and goals. “We would like to let all of our current members know that we appreciate them and the opportunity they have given us. And to our future members, please do not hesitate to drop in and see what we’re all about.”
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Translocation, and other wildlife matters Continued from page 7 Biologists will be able to determine movement and survival rates to see if the deer will re-
turn to their home communities over time, and also provide the much needed answer to the
question of: “How will urban deer actually respond and cope with a variety of different predators in the wild?”
Also, it will be very interesting to find out once and for all, how urban deer themselves will respond to actually
being trapped and transported. A much needed and valuable project such as this one involves nu-
DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Pest Management Plan: BC Hydro Power Line Corridors 2016-2021
The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the Pest Management Plan (PMP) applies. The purpose of the proposed PMP is to control vegetation under, above and near BC Hydro’s power lines in order to maintain the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to our customers. This plan applies to all areas of British Columbia where BC Hydro manages its transmission and distribution system and associated power line corridors, access roads and helipads. The proposed duration of the PMP is from April 2016 to April 2021. Vegetation incompatible with the operation of the power system will be controlled using: physical (manual brushing, mowing, girdling, grooming, pruning, tree removal), cultural (compatible land use), biological (release of parasitic insects to control invasive plants), and chemical (herbicide application) techniques, or any combination of these methods. The active ingredients and trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include: ○ aminocyclopyrachlor and metsulfuron-methyl – Navius or equivalent ○ aminopyralid – Milestone or equivalent ○ aminopyralid and metsulfuron-methyl – ClearView or equivalent ○ aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl, and fluroxypyr – Sightline or equivalent ○ aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl and triclopyr – Clearview Brush or equivalent ○ Chondrostereum purpureum – Chontrol or equivalent ○ clopyralid – Lontrel or equivalent ○ diflufenzopyr and dicamba – Distinct, Overdrive, or equivalent ○ glyphosate – Vantage, Vision or equivalent ○ imazapyr – Arsenal Powerline or equivalent ○ metsulfuron-methyl – Escort or equivalent ○ picloram and 2,4-D – Aspect or equivalent ○ triclopyr – Garlon products or equivalent ○ 2,4-D – LV700 or equivalent Adjuvant products may also be combined on occasion with an herbicide to improve its effectiveness, such as: nonylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol – Agral 90, paraffinic oils – Gateway, octadec-9-enoic acid as methyl and ethyl esters – Hasten NT, or siloxylated polyether – Xiameter or equivalents. The proposed methods for applying herbicides include: cut surface, basal bark, backpack foliar (low pressure spray), mechanical foliar (boom, nozzle, powerhose, or wick), or injection (hack and squirt, lance or syringe) techniques. A draft copy of the proposed PMP is available at bchydro.com/pestplanforcorridors. Alternatively, it’s available in person at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby; 1401 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon; 18475 128 Street, Surrey; 400 Madsen Road, Nanaimo; 3333 22 Avenue, Prince George. BC Hydro, the applicant for the proposed PMP, is located at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby, B.C., V3N 4X8. Please contact Tom Wells, Vegetation Program Manager, at 604 516 8943 or thomas.wells@bchydro.com for more information. A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the above address within 30 days of the publication notice.
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merous partnerships, funding, and most of all ,cooperation from all sectors. Kudos to everyone involved. 2016 Wildlife Calendar: I hope by this time you have already sent in your donation to the Kootenay Wildlife Heritage fund for the 2016 wildlife calendar which you received in the mail. The calendar is a joint venture of the Heritage Fund, Nature Trust of B.C., the B.C. Conservation Foundation, and Canadian Forest Products Ltd. This year, they have released a second “Babes in the Woods”, edition, after the 2010 calendar of the same name was so popular. It features the young of many of our favourite wildlife species and the photography is again, second to none. Photos by Larry Tooze, Brian Varty and Brian Hay, all local photographers, will make you smile every single time you change the month. All donations to the Kootenay Wildlife Heritage Fund are tax deductible, so in the end you get a lot of enjoyment for a very low actual cost. Hunting Film Festival: The Back Country Hunters and Anglers (B.C. Chapter) will be hosting their 2nd Annual Hunting Film Tour and Fundraiser at the Key City Theatre on February 27. Their first
one in May of 2015 was very successful and it was a fun filled event for the whole family. This year will be no exception I’m sure, with the social, free hors d’oeuvres, and raffles commencing at 5:30 p.m. Films start at 7 p.m. They also have a wide array of door prizes again this year as well. I attended myself last year, and just about every second person I chatted with went home with something. Tickets are only $20 all inclusive and available at the Key City Theatre Box office, by phone at 250-4267006, or online at www. keycitytheatre.com Tickets can also be purchased from Mountain Man Outdoors on Baker Street in Cranbrook.
I want to conclude by saying that I hope you and yours have a safe and happy 2016. Thank you as well for your continued support and encouragement to maintain a fall/early winter column for hunters and fishermen in this publication. It’s much appreciated. Hope to see you in the field or on the lake.
F.J. Hurtak is the author of the books “Elk Hunting in the Kootenays” and “Hunting the Antlered Big game of the Kootenays” ,available at elected retailers in B.C. and Alberta. All profits go to land for wildlife or habitat restoration in the Kootenays.
Teck’s court date postponed to March The Free Press
Teck was due in court on Jan. 7 at the Fernie Courthouse. The mining company is facing 19 charges in relation to operations activities between Aug. 21 and Sept. 22, 2012. Seven of the charges fall under the Fisheries
Act, which are under federal jurisdiction. The remaining 12 charges are under the Environmental Management Act, a provincial matter. The case was postponed until Mar. 3. It will be heard at the Fernie Courthouse at 9:30 a.m.
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Secret Cull Secret Cruelty
What Mayor Pratt and your Council did not want you to know. In mid-December 2015, Cranbrook began to cull deer without notification to area residents. The city council made the decision to do so in secrecy.
On Friday, January 8 the BC Deer Protection Society lodged a formal complaint to the Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations about incidents involving fawns in Clover traps. The incidents, which show the cruelty of the cull, were captured through photographs and video footage.
Photo taken from footage of a fawn captured in a trap (unedited video documents the fawn pacing for over two hours) while its mother looks on. The cull contractors arrive, collapsing the trap on the animal and applying the bolt gun. The cull contractors stand and the fawn moves. They apply the bolt gun a second time. The fawn moves again as the contractors try to erect the trap. They drop it and observe the fawn. One contractor starts to reach for the bolt gun but stops. They proceed again to erect the trap and drag the fawn away by the hind leg. In both cases the fawn is seen moving. The cull contractor returns immediately leaving the fawn still alive and unattended. A total of six minutes passed between the arrival of the contractors and the removal of the deer.
The video, photographs, and the letters to the Minister and Council outlining the infractions of the culling permit are available on the BCDPS website. In the letter to the Minister, we urge him in the strongest possible terms to end the cull, conduct a full investigation of the violations of the permit and lay charges where appropriate. In addition, we ask that the permit for the current contractor be revoked until the investigation is complete.
Two fawns entangled in a trap that has collapsed on them. They remain entangled and compressed for at least two hours prior to the arrival of the cull contractors. It is not known at this time whether the fawnsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; struggle was so violent as to dislodge the mechanism holding the trap upright or whether the mechanism was faulty. Regardless, no-one checked the trap during that two hour period to end the suffering of these two animals.
Visit our website for more information at www.bcdeer.org Please contact us to learn how you can help end this cruelty. You can reach us through our confidential hotline at 250-417-7806 or email urbanwildlife@shaw.ca
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Offer(s) available on select new 2015/2016 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from January 5 to February 1, 2016. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,725, $22 AMVIC, $100 A/C charge (where applicable). Excludes taxes, licensing, PPSA, registration, insurance, variable dealer administration fees, fuel-fill charges up to $100, and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options also available. Φ0% financing for up to 60 months plus up to $4,000 discount available on select 2015/2016 models. Discount is deducted from the negotiated purchase/lease price before taxes. Certain conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. Representative Financing Example: Financing offer available on approved credit (OAC), on a new 2015 Optima LX AT Sunroof (OP743F) with a selling price of $27,862 is based on monthly payments of $398 for 60 months at 0% with a $0 down payment and first monthly payment due at finance inception. Offer also includes $4,000 discount (loan credit). Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. †“Don’t Pay For 90 Days” on all models (90-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing offers on all new 2015/2016 models on approved credit. No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal interest monthly over the term of the contract. Offer ends February 1, 2016. ≠Representative Leasing Example: Lease offer available on approved credit (OAC), on the 2016 Sorento LX 2.4L FWD (SR75AG)/2016 Forte Sedan LX MT (FO741G) with a selling price of $29,342/$17,562 (including $500/$1,300 lease credit discounts) is based on a total number of 130 bi-weekly payments of $135/$66 for 60 months at 1.9%/0%, with $0 security deposit, $1,950/$975 down payment and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation $17,554/$8,622 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $11,142/$6,665. Lease has 16,000 km/yr allowance (other packages available and $0.12/km for excess kilometres). **$500 Competitive Bonus offer available on the retail purchase/lease of any new 2016 Sportage and 2016 Sorento from participating dealers between January 5 and February 1, 2016 upon proof of current ownership/lease of a select competitive vehicle. Competitive models include specific VW, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Hyundai, Honda, GM, Ford, Jeep and Chrysler vehicles. Some conditions apply. See your dealer or kia.ca for complete details. *Cash Purchase Price for the new 2015 Optima LX AT (OP742F) is $19,995 and includes $1,545 delivery and destination fee, $6 AMVIC fee and $16 tire tax. Includes a cash discount of $6,467. Includes $467 in dealer participation. °Additional discounts available at participating dealers only. Some conditions may apply. See dealers for details. Dealer may sell for less. Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. Cash discounts vary by model and trim and are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. ‡Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2016 Sorento SX Turbo AWD (SR75IG)/2015 Optima SX AT Turbo (OP748F)/2016 Forte SX AT (FO748G) is $42,095/$34,895/$26,695. The Bluetooth® wordmark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. The 2015 Optima was awarded the 2015 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for model year 2015. U.S. models tested. Visit www.iihs.org for full details. The Sorento received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among midsize SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed from February to May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.
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Regional District of East Kootenay The RDEK is on the hunt for the 2016 Electoral Area Volunteers of the Year Nomination Deadline is Tuesday, January 26! If you know an outstanding volunteer in one of the rural areas in the region, the RDEK wants to hear from YOU! Nominees must be a resident of an Electoral Area and make voluntary contributions to the spirit, culture or people of the community. Nomination forms are now available at our Cranbrook & Columbia Valley RDEK offices and on our website at www.rdek.bc.ca.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - BYLAW 2585 & 2586 Bylaw Amendment - Fernie Ski Hill Road/RCR The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Resorts of the Canadian Rockies to amend the Fernie Alpine Resort Official Community Plan and the Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the bylaws will amend the OCP schedules and the OCP and Zoning designations of part of the subject properties to accommodate proposed development. The subject properties are located south of Timberline Crescent in the Fernie Alpine Resort area as shown on the attached map. Bylaw No. 2585 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Fernie Alpine Resort Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2363, 2012 – Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2014 (Fernie Ski Hill Road / RCR) will amend the designation of part of Lot 1, District Lots 4128 and 8901, Kootenay District, Plan NEP19500 and part of Lot A, District Lot 8901, Kootenay District, Plan 1687 Except Plans 10145, 15604, 17500, 18957, R368, NEP23072, NEP59141 and NEP59794, from RES-R, Resort Recreation and R-MF, Resort Multi-Family to R-SF, Resort Low Density and R-SF Resort, Low Density (Single / Two Family Residential). Bylaw No. 2586 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 829, 1990 – Amendment Bylaw No. 71, 2014 (Fernie Ski Hill Road / RCR) will amend the designation of part of Lot 1, District Lots 4128 and 8901, Kootenay District, Plan NEP19500 and part of Lot A, District Lot 8901, Kootenay District, Plan 1687 Except Plans 10145, 15604, 17500, 18957, R368, NEP23072, NEP59141 and NEP59794, from RR-8, Rural Residential (Country) Zone, CG-8, Resort Commercial Zone and CG-TP, Tourist Pension Commercial Zone to RS-2A, Resort Residential Zone. A public hearing will be held at:
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The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area A and the City of Fernie. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING All submissions will form part of the public record and will be published in a meeting agenda posted online. Personal contact information such as phone and email will be removed from written submissions. Questions about the disclosure of your personal information may be referred to the Corporate Officer at 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Tracy Van de Wiel, Planning Technician at 250-489-0306 or toll free at 1-888-478-7335 or email tvandewiel@rdek.bc.ca.
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Ocean search for Malaysian airliner finds 2nd shipwreck Rod McGuirk Associated Press
CANBERRA, Australia - The undersea search for the Malaysian airliner that vanished almost two years ago has found a likely 19th century shipwreck deep in the Indian Ocean off the west Australian coast, officials said Wednesday. A sonar search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 found what appeared to be a man-made object on Dec. 19, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau said in a statement. A follow-up investigation using an underwater drone captured high-resolution sonar images on Jan. 2 that confirmed that the find was a shipwreck, said the bureau, which is running the search for the Boeing 777 which vanished on March 8, 2014. The Shipwreck Galleries of the Western Australian Museum conducted a preliminary review of the images and
advised that the wreck was likely to be a steel or iron ship dating from the turn of the 19th century, the bureau said. The bureau on Thursday corrected the potential age of the wreck to the middle of the 19th century or later. “It looks like a large iron or steel sailing ship sitting upright and very intact dating from midto-late 19th, possibly early 20th century,” museum maritime archaeologist Ross Anderson told the bureau in a statement. “It appears it is collapsing in classic iron ship fashion with the bow and stern triangles upright and intact and side plating collapsing out to starboard,” Anderson added. Anderson said he was not able identify the name of the ship based on the image or say whether it had three or four masts, which would narrow the possibilities. He estimated it was 80
metres (260 feet) long. “It is all but impossible to identify ships or their country of manufacture/port of origin without being able to do more detailed artefact studies, as so many have been lost over the years,” Anderson said. “Often the best clue is something like crockery that may have visible the name of the shipping line or similar,” he added. The wreck was found under water 3.7 kilometres (12,100 feet) deep, 2,600 kilometres (1,600 miles) southwest of the Australian port of Fremantle where the three search vessels are based, the bureau said. The sea hunt similarly found what appeared to be a man-made object in March last year 3.9 kilometres (12,800 feet) deep. But it wasn’t until May that a closer look confirmed that it was not plane wreckage but the wreck of a cargo ship built in the mid-to-late 19th century.
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Feds looking at speeding up promised infrastructure spending Joan Bryden Jordan Press Canadian Press
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is “actively considering” speeding up promised investments in infrastructure in a bid to stimulate Canada’s rapidly deteriorating economy. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised during last fall’s election campaign to pump an additional $60 billion over 10 years into infrastructure projects.
But less than half that money $17.4 billion - was earmarked to flow during the Liberals’ first mandate. The platform committed to spending an extra $5 billion for each of the first two years and $3.45 billion in each of the next two years. However, The Canadian Press has learned the government is now looking at moving up the spending schedule, pushing the money out faster in response to
worsening economic conditions. Commodity prices have continued to slide, the dollar has nosedived and already sluggish economic growth has slowed to a crawl in the three months since Trudeau won election on a platform focused on stimulating the economy and improving the lot of middle class Canadians. The details of any new infrastructure spending will be unveiled in the federal budget, likely sometime in mid to late March.
The deteriorating situation has already forced the Liberals to rethink their pledge to run up deficits of no more than $10 billion in each of the first three years of their mandate. Trudeau has downgraded that promise to a “goal.” While they may yet have to scale back some of their other pricey campaign promises, Trudeau and Finance Minister Bill Morneau have doubled down on the infrastructure spending, arguing that the worsening economic
picture only reinforces the need to stimulate growth. “There has just never been a better time to make targeted investments to support economic growth in this country,” Morneau said Tuesday during a pre-budget tour stop in Montreal. Last week, Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz also weighed in, calling infrastructure spending an “important ingredient” in economic growth.
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DES MOINES, Iowa The estimated Powerball jackpot was holding steady at $1.5 billion just hours ahead of Wednesday night’s drawing, though same-day ticket sales could push the record-breaking amount even higher. Lottery officials said 85.8 per cent of possible number combinations had been selected by midday, increasing the chances that someone would win the world’s largest lottery jackpot. But the odds of winning are still extraordinarily slim, at 1 in 292.2 million. If someone matches all the winning numbers, the jackpot would be paid in annual payments over 29 years, or the winner could opt for a lump-sum payment of $930 million. Winners have to pay 39.6 per cent of the prize in federal income taxes, in addition to any state taxes. If no one wins Wednesday night, the estimated jackpot for
Saturday’s drawing would increase to $2 billion, or a lump-sum value of $1.24 billion before taxes, according to Kelly Cripe with the Texas Lottery, which currently manages the multistate Powerball game. Estimated jackpot amounts, which are released daily, have been steadily rising since Nov. 4, when the jackpot was reset at $40 million. Powerball tickets are sold in 44 states, as well as the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. But residents in the six states that don’t participate are finding ways to get their hands on tickets. Some of the biggest Powerball sales have come from cities bordering states that don’t sell the tickets, according to the MultiState Lottery Association. The association oversees the Powerball Lottery, but management rotates annually among member states.
Obama, Putin confer over Ukraine and Syria Associated Press
WASHINGTON President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin have spoken about the situations in Ukraine and Syria. The two leaders spoke by phone on Wednesday. The White House says they spent a large portion of the conversation discussing the need for Russia to live up to its commitments under a cease-fire agreement for Ukraine and to end its support for pro-Russian separat-
ists destabilizing eastern Ukraine. White House spokesman Josh Earnest says they also discussed efforts to secure a political transition in Syria. He’s noting that the U.S. has previously complimented Russia for playing a constructive role in diplomatic talks. The U.S. has long been pressing Russia to end its support for Syrian President Bashar Assad. Obama and Putin last met in November on the sidelines of a summit.
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US Navy sailors released unharmed by Iran Associated Press
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - It turned out to be the international crisis that wasn’t. Less than a day after 10 U.S. Navy sailors were detained in Iran when their boats drifted into Iranian waters, they and their vessels were back safely Wednesday with the American fleet.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry tapped the personal relationship he has formed with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif in the three years of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, speaking with him at least five times by telephone. Kerry credited the quick resolution to the “critical
A Book Under Every Tree 2015 Thank you to everyone who contributed books, bags and time! Gift quality books for 500 children’s bags were collected as well as over 100 adult books and were distributed through the Salvation Army’s Christmas Hampers or the Angel Tree Project. A special thank you to: • Faye Neilson, Majors Kirk and Linda Greene, the Salvation Army & their team of staff and volunteers • The Sunrise Rotary Club of Cranbrook and the Angel Tree program • Christ Church Anglican for collecting books as well as providing space for sorting and bagging • Everyone who created book bags or donated material • Fabricland for supplying fabric and materials for the book bags • All of the volunteers who generously donated their time and skill in helping us sort, bag, and deliver books • The Cranbrook Public Library, Lotus Books, the East Kootenay Community Credit Union who put out collection boxes for us.
role diplomacy plays in keeping our country secure and strong.” U.S. Defence Secretary Ash Carter thanked Kerry after the sailors’ release and couched the incident in humanitarian terms, noting that “the U.S. Navy routinely provides assistance to foreign sailors in distress.” For Tehran, the Americans’ swift release was a way to neutralize a potential new flashpoint days before it was expected to meet the terms of last summer’s nuclear deal, which will give Iran significant relief from painful economic sanctions. It is likely that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the final say on all matters of state, would have had to approve the release, given the immense political sensitivities. But the rapid resolution also was a victory for moderate President Hassan Rouhani, who has promoted greater
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OTTAWA - No matter where Bill Morneau has taken his pre-budget road show, the economic storm clouds have gathered overhead. The federal finance minister’s cross-country tour to consult Canadians as he crafts his first budget has been overshadowed by the rapidly deteriorating economic situation. On Wednesday, the rookie minister’s circuit took him to Canada’s financial centre: downtown Toronto. But on top of focusing on the new Liberal government’s plans to help middle income Canadians and spur economic growth, Morneau has also had to explain what he’s called “considerable headwinds.” And he has acknowledged they have “no quick, easy fixes.” Canada’s commodity-heavy economy is suffering from a toxic combination of still-falling resources prices, mounting business and consumer pessimism and eroding fiscal conditions that are gnawing away at the government’s bottom line. “The challenges that we face today are real,” Morneau told a business crowd earlier this week in Montreal. In Toronto, he told reporters about the fiscal hurdles the Liberals found when they formed government. “The sit-
Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau uation was more challenging than we expected,” Morneau said. The obstacles are mostly tied to tumbling crude oil prices, a key determinant of government revenues and overall economic health. Canada has been struggling since the late-2014 oil price shock, which forced the economy to contract over the first two quarters of 2015. In late November, Morneau released a fall fiscal update that based its calculations on private-sector projections calling for oil to average US$54 a barrel in 2016. The prediction
seemed optimistic at the time; oil was about US$40. This week, crude prices slid to near US$30 and some analysts have warned it could fall to US$20. “All in all, the message is that the outlook is much worse than what it was back in November,” said National Bank senior economist Krishen Rangasamy. “I think this is a major, major impact.” In a recent note to clients, Rangasamy pointed out that low oil prices have helped drive Canada’s terms of trade to their lowest mark in 12 years
- and that’s before the most recent oil price slide is factored in. It’s even below where it was during the so-called “Great Recession” of 2009. Terms of trade compare the prices a country pays for imports versus how much it receives for exports. Falling terms of trade lead to lower government revenue growth, as measured by nominal gross domestic product, Rangasamy said. His National Bank colleague, Warren Lovely, estimated in an “admittedly simplified scenario” that even a one per cent drop in nominal GDP could cost the government $8 billion a year. Rangasamy said under current conditions nominal GDP could very well come in one per cent lower than forecasts. He expects to the Bank of Canada to downgrade its projections when it releases its monetary policy report next week, a move that would likely see the Finance Department lower its projections. The drop in oil prices has also dragged down the dollar, pushing it to below 70 cents US - its lowest level since 2003. But even as the low loonie drives up some consumer costs - like vacations abroad and supermarket prices - experts say that overall, it should help the economy, particularly when it comes to exporters.
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FOX CREEK, Alta. The mayor of an Alberta town in an area of heavy hydraulic fracking is expressing concern over the oil industry’s impact after yet another earthquake hit his community. “Fox Creek town council is very concerned,” Jim Ahn wrote in a letter to reporters Wednesday. “It seems industry and the provincial government have been turning a blind eye as to what has been going on in our area.” Fox Creek, a resource town that relies on oil, gas and forestry for its jobs, was hit Tuesday by a quake that measured 4.8 on the Richter scale - big enough to rumble buildings and shake pictures on the wall and count as the strongest ever recorded in Alberta. It was the town’s 367th seismic event since January 2015. The Alberta Energy Regulator hasn’t definitively linked the activity to the amount of frack-
ing in the area, but it has implemented special regulations and is conducting research. Earthquakes aren’t the only thing Ahn is concerned about. “We have industry pulling water from our rivers, streams and lakes at rates we feel far exceed their capabilities to replenish themselves,” he wrote. “We do not want to be left with swamps that were once prize trophy lakes.” The town has had to spend $300,000 to truck in water after levels in the aquifers it normally depends on fell too low, said Ahn. It has received whistleblower reports of drilling rig leaks that could affect Fox Creek’s water supply and received contradictory messages from those involved. In an interview, Ahn said the town’s frustration is mostly with the regulator for, too often, not telling Fox Creek about what’s going on. “They just leave us in the dark.” When the regulator does communicate, it
doesn’t consider the realities of a small town, the mayor suggested. Council must apply - and pay - to get specifics on who’s drilling for what, and where. The regulator approves water withdrawal licences and gives the town - which has a volunteer council that meets twice a month -
10 days to respond, Ahn said. And when it does, it’s ignored. “Even if we oppose the application, it still goes through.” Fox Creek is trying to sell itself as a good place to start a business and raise a family and news about well blowouts and earthquakes doesn’t help, Ahn said.
“We have spent millions of dollars to try and attract people to come here ... what we do not need is negative headlines.” Ahn said council has invited Alberta Premier Rachel Notley to visit the town and speak with council about its concerns. Notley has not yet replied, he said.
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INES JOHNSON November 27, 1927 - December 18, 2015 With great sadness we announce the passing of Ines Johnson (nee DeCecco). Joining in Heaven her father Giulio, mother Germina (nee Del Cozzo), sister Lydia LePage, brother Bruno, and husband James Edward (1997). Left to mourn her passing are sons Ross (Flora) and Gary, and grandchildren Sarah and Adam. Ines enjoyed childhood in Wycliffe BC, moving with family to Cranbrook where she attended high school and graduated from the St. Eugene Hospital School of Nursing (1949). She practiced nursing in Toronto, Bermuda and then in Vancouver at the General and St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospitals. She and Ed married in 1954 and raised their family in North Vancouver. Mom enjoyed watching sports, reading, keeping in touch with old friends, and crosswords but most of all she loved her grandchildren, cats, and gardens. We thank the caring people at Lynn Valley Care Centre, her home during recent years. At Inesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; request there will be no service and in lieu of flowers please donate to the Union Gospel Mission or Salvation Army. Messages to her family may be left at Remembering.ca.
Albert Joseph Leon Vandaelle Albert Joseph Leon Vandaelle passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on Christmas Day, Friday December 25, 2015 at the Kimberley Special Care Home. He will be so greatly missed by his children Darlene (Mac), Don (Dori), Barry (Carrie), five grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and his remaining extended family and friends. AI loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them fishing, camping, hunting, gardening, and magically making candy appear! He was known as the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Candy Manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and his children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and neighborhood children loved to hunt for the hidden treats. AI taught his children the value of hard work and most especially, to appreciate the beauty of nature- his garden was a testimony of his gift of a green thumb. The family extends a heartfelt thank you to Alâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s caring Kimberley Special Care Home family for the compassionate care he received. Thank you also to the Veterans for their incredible support. A private family celebration will held at a later date. No flowers by request. If so desired, memorial donations in Alâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honor may be made to the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Kimberley Special Care Home Memorial Fundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at the Kimberley Special Care Home 386 -2nd Avenue, Kimberley, BC VIA 2Z8. Funeral Arrangements in care of Mark Memorial Services 250.426.4864
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Obituaries Lance Lesley Larson October 22, 1960 – January 8, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandpa and friend. Lance passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 8, 2016.
Lance was born on October 22, 1960 in Cranbrook, British Columbia. Lance grew up in Canal Flats and it was there that he met and fell in love with his high school sweetheart Anne Detta. They were married in 1982 and had their son, Matt in 1988 and daughter, Jessica two years later. At the young age of 15 Lance worked at the sawmill for Crestbrook Forest Industries for a short time and soon joined his father Carl and brother Ivar logging for Crestbrook and later joined as partners under Carl Larson Enterprises. Lance’s greatest love was his enjoyment of life with family and friends. Lance was a very caring and giving person. He especially enjoyed the great outdoors camping and the frequent getaway vacations with his loving wife and wonderful friends. Lance is survived by his wife Anne, son Matt (Jillian), granddaughter Lila, daughter Jessica, brothers Ivar (Donna), Neil (Penny), Nathan, sister Iona, mother Muriel, father Carl, mother-in-law Beryl, father-in-law Wilf, brother-in-law David, sisters-in-law Marlene, Audrey (Barry), Lori (Brent) and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his two sister’s Debbie and Melanie. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Community Centre, 8911 - Dunn Street, Canal Flats, BC. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Columbia Valley Hospice Society. Donations can be made online at http://www.hospicesocietycv.com. We would also like to express our sincerest appreciation to the Doctors and Nurses at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary, Dr. Gareth Mannheimer of Invermere, the Columbia Valley Hospice Society, the homecare workers and nurses for their care and compassion during his illness. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com
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No. 25812 Cranbrook Registry IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BETWEEN: REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY PLAINTIFF AND: DOUGLAS ALLAN THOMPSON DEFENDANT TO: DOUGLAS ALLAN THOMPSON
TAKE NOTICE THAT on 04/Jan/2016 an order was made for service on you of a Notice of Civil Claim issued from the Cranbrook Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, in proceeding number 25812 by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding, the Plaintiff, Regional District of East Kootenay, claims the following relief against you: (a) A Declaration that you are in breach of sections 4.04(2) and 4.17 of Regional District of East Kootenay Cranbrook Rural Zoning Bylaw No. 1402, 2001 (“Bylaw 1402”) and sections 4(b) and 4 (d) of the Regional District of East Kootenay - Nuisances, Rubbish and Unsightly Premises Bylaw No.777, 1987 (“Bylaw777”); (b) Orders enjoining and restraining you from breaching i. section 4.17 of Bylaw 1402 by storing derelict vehicles on the Lands; ii. section 4.04(2) Bylaw 1402 by allowing people to reside on the Lands in recreational vehicles; iii. section 4(b) of Bylaw 777 by storing derelict vehicles and rubbish on the Lands; and iv. section 4(d) of Bylaw 777 by leaving doors and windows of the abandoned manufactured home unsecured. (c) An Order compelling you to forthwith remove all derelict vehicles from the Lands; (d) An Order compelling you to forthwith remove all rubbish from the Lands; (e) An Order compelling you to forthwith secure all doors and windows of the manufactured home on the Lands; (f) An Order allowing the Plaintiff to enter upon the Lands pursuant to Section 5 (g) of Bylaw 777 to remove all rubbish, including, but not limited to, derelict vehicles, and to secure the doors and windows of the manufactured home on the Lands; (g) Coasts from you to the Plaintiff; (h) Such other relief as this Honourable Court may deem just. You must file a responding pleading within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you. You may obtain, from the Cranbrook Registry, at 102 - 11th Avenue South, a copy of the Notice of Civil Claim and the order providing for service by this advertisement. This advertisement is placed by the Plaintiff, Regional District of East Kootenay, whose address for service is c/o Rella Paolini & Rogers, Lawyers, Second Floor, 6 - 10th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 2M8, Fax No. 250-426-8987.
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Avatar sequel bombs in Walbran
the creation of Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park on VanBC Views couver Island. Protest tactics are Tom being refined. TargetFletcher ing just outside the boundary of the vast park established 20 vatar, the fut u r e - f a n t a s y years ago, giant trees are blockbuster that named and an Avabeat Titanic as all-time tar-style narrative of unHollywood box office bridled greed is spoonchamp, has finally been fed to urban media. There’s a “Tolkien unseated by the latest Star Wars space Giant” now, although I’m reliably informed it opera. I watched Avatar on is not one of those trees TV over the holidays for that gets up and walks the first time since its around in the Lord of 2009 release, and was the Rings movies. This able to see past the tree is also protected bombastic special ef- from logging, as are fects to examine it for most of the poster trees what it is, an anti-capi- used for propaganda and fundraising. talist propaganda film. The network uses Psychopathic military commander teams multiple front groups. with evil mining execu- Vancouver-based WilCommittee tive to blast and slaugh- derness ter their way to a chunk stages urban protests of rare mineral, ridicu- and issues news releaslously named “unob- es, while Ecojustice lawtainium.” Giant tree, yers fight forest compahome of highly evolved ny injunctions against Na’vi people and their direct actions that disdelicate jungle ecosys- rupt legal logging. An tem, is toppled for sadis- employee of the B.C. tic fun and profit, before branch plant of Sierra nature’s collective Club lurks, apparently coordinating media and strikes back. Canadian director protesters. A 1990s remnant James Cameron helped the global anti-develop- called Friends of Carment network use the manah-Walbran issued movie in its celebrity at- a statement Nov. 9 antack on the Alberta oil nouncing “autonomous industry. Now the story action” by three protestline is being employed ers to disrupt logging. again in B.C., in an effort Not their guys, you unto revive the 1990s “war derstand, just masked in the woods” that led to individuals willing to
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Obituaries
Obituaries Walter “Wally” Souter
Walter “ Wally” Souter, 75, of Kimberley, BC, passed away surrounded by family on January 11, 2016. Walter is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Rose, daughter Kim (Michael) Jeffery, son Scott (Lara) Souter, grandchildren Katie, Ben, Claire and Abby, brother Lawrence, sisters Helen and Patsy and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents George and Margaret Souter of Roblin, MB and seven brothers and sisters. Walter played junior hockey for the Flin Flon Bombers from 1958 - 61. In 1961 he moved to Kimberley and played senior hockey with the Kimberley Dynamiters for the next 10 years. His love for the game continued for several more years playing old timers hockey. Walt was an avid golfer and enjoyed curling and fly fishing. Walt worked as a millwright with Cominco for 35 years until his retirement in 1998. Above all, Walter was a family man, always putting his family first. He was a loving husband and father and was most proud of his four grandchildren. The family would like to extend a special thank you to staff at The Pines for their loving care and support. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Kimberley Special Care Home. The family would like to welcome you to join them in a Celebration of Life that will be held on Friday, January 15th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Elks Club in Kimberley.
Teal-Jones Group
Masked protester interferes with logging operation in the Walbran Valley, November 2015. lock themselves to equipment or wander into a road-building blast zone, forcing work to stop for safety reasons. These are among the actions that forced the logging company to go to court for an injunction. Cast in the role of evil corporation is TealJones Group, a B.C. forest company trying to operate in what is now the most environmentally restricted forest in the world. It keeps about 2,000 people employed in logging and its sawmills in Surrey, where investments have been made to handle second-growth coastal timber as well as what little old-growth they are allowed to harvest. Protesters have
dubbed their latest target, the tiny 3.2 hectare cutblock 4424, “Black Diamond Grove” for media and fundraising purposes. Teal-Jones forester Chris Harvey provided me some information to counter protester claims. Block 4424 isn’t being logged, although it was permitted last fall. Protesters are targeting other operations, none of which are in the contentious Walbran “bite” area next to the park. Teal-Jones has not only received permits and worked with environmental organizations, its operations are independently certified by the Canadian Standards Association. A B.C. Supreme Court judge granted an extension of the injunc-
tion protecting TealJones’ operations on Jan. 4. The judge wasn’t swayed by protesters packing the Victoria courtroom, and upheld a 50-metre safety zone around working equipment in the Walbran Valley until the end of March. A Wilderness Committee spokesman with no evident forestry qualifications was appalled. He will no doubt continue to issue news releases and write his own version for leftwing fringe publications that seek to perpetuate an urban culture of revulsion for logging. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc
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Executive Director to retire from EKFH
Donna Grainger headed up East Kootenay Foundation for Health for 103/4 years Ta nya L a i n g G a h r
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here are some people for whom a job is more than position, or a career, or a place you go to for eight hours a day. For some people, it’s a purpose ~ a role that takes as much as it gives. It’s as much passion as it is duty. For Donna Grainger, who is retiring after 10 ¾ years with East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH), the passion, the duty, the purpose, the giving and taking ~ and the people ~ are why her time as administrator and then executive director of EKFH were less career, more calling. Donna has been with EKFH since June 2005. The foundation provides funding to the East Kootenay Regional Hospital and other community health facilities in complementing the health care
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needs of the region. “The work that the foundation does literally changes people’s lives ~ including those of us who serve the foundation,” said Donna. “The EKFH is committed to the region and all areas of care, and the people who make up the foundation are committed to making a difference to others and each other.” It was a difficult decision to retire but Donna said that she’s ready to spend some time travelling, taking up some new interests, being with her husband and becoming more mindful about her own health. She also believes that every role requires fresh energy, insight and ideas and that her retirement will provide new opportunities for EKFH. In her role with EKFH, Donna has been responsible for or involved with almost
every aspect of operations for the foundation, including administration, marketing and fundraising. And during her tenure Donna has succeeded in increasing the visibility of the foundation as well as its involvement with the communities in the East Kootenay. The key to this is Donna’s belief that the foundation’s key role is building and maintaining relationships rather than hunting for dollars. This philosophy has helped EKFH succeed in many innovative initiatives over the last number of years. Along with raising the profile of the foundation throughout the region, Donna has been involved with or led important projects such as the completion of a campaign for a mobile MRI, the Invermere Emergency Depart-
ment Redevelopment Project, A Clear View campaign for a digital stereotactic mammography unit, the ICU Redevelopment Campaign; and currently the 8th annual Starlite Campaign which she states is one of the most rewarding and memorable initiatives in her time with EKFH. Although she takes great satisfaction in the success of all these projects, the digital stereotactic mammography campaign stands out to her for two reasons. First, the twoyear foal of $1 million was reached 13 months ahead of schedule. And, more personally, because the Faces of the Campaign ~ in which women from the East Kootenay who had been diagnosed with breast cancer shared their stories of struggle, hope and survival ~ connected real people in the region to the initiative. And at the end of the day, it was the stories of the people whose lives were affected by the work of the foundation that had the most impact on Donna. As executive director, Donna met with
Donna Grainger local, provincial and federal politicians. She often conferred with other directors of foun-
dations, business owners and organizational chairs. She worked closely with members
of the Kootenay ICE and local celebrities in several projects to raise awareness and funds for the foundation. All of these people brought great value to her work with EKFH, but it was often the people who flew under the radar that caught Donna’s attention and regard. “So many of the people who stand out to me in the last 10 ¾ years are the dreamers, the believers, the supporters, the leaders, the caregivers ~ those that know the true meaning of giving from the heart, for the cause and for others,” said Donna. “These are the men and women who are dedicated to sharing their talents in various fields of health care, the EKFH board and my colleagues ~ compassionate and caring people ~ who deserve praise.” The relationships and connections Donna has made throughout her time with EKFH have sustained her professionally and personally. When her parents passed away in a short time frame, she found herself lifted up by the people associated with the foundation that she had worked alongside and in support of. When she retires, it is the warmth of these relationships that she will take with her. “I am so grateful for the kindness, support and generosity others have bestowed on me after the loss of my parents, the challenges of my own health journey with Type 1 diabetes and the times just when you don’t think you are making a difference,” said Donna. “You find yourself in the eyes of those standing in front of you, in the hugs of happiness and loss and those unspoken acts of kindness that take your breath away. I’ve held people in celebration and in loss and the impact and mark it leaves on my heart I really don’t think I could adequately describe. I have found myself being in the right place at the right time in my life’s purpose. I’m blessed.” Donna’s last official day at EKFH will be 31 March. 2016. An executive search for her replacement is underway.
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key city theatre By Beth Henley
DIRECTED BY PAUL KERSHAW
Family cruelty has never been more casually dealt with than in this Pulitzer Prize winning Southern Gothic screwball comedy. Sweetleaf Music Facebook/Trevor Ball photography
A mid-winter dance with ska and regge band Sweetleaf. Also appearing, Hot Muck.
Beach dance party to set Centennial Hall rockin’ Mike Redfern
Victoria’s seasoned ska and reggae fest veterans Sweetleaf will be rocking Kimberley’s Centennial Hall on Saturday night, January 30, for the Midwinter Beach Dance Party being hosted by Kimberley Arts Council’s Live at Studio 64 committee. Kicking off the evening at 9 p.m. will be local favourites Hot Muck, with Sweetleaf keeping the beat going ‘til close at 12.30 a.m. Sweetleaf debuted in Victoria in 2012 and has since become one of the top bands at the annual Victoria Ska Fest. Sweetleaf is more than just a ska/reggae band, however, launching on occasion into hip hop, funk, punk, jazz, soul, and bluegrass. Says leader Chris Jones (guitar/vocals), “We play anything we write that has a fun, danceable rhythm.” With a 3-piece horn section, this new-age Canadian ska and reggae band can really liven up a party. “Their reggae-rock rhythms are reminiscent of hanging around with friends at the beach, drinkin’, smokin’, and straight West Coastin’,” wrote one reviewer. In addition to singer-guitarist Chris Jones the band features Jason
Ramalho on sax, Scot Renton on trombone, Greg Elliott on trumpet, Zack Knippel on bass, and Ethan Horan on drums. Last year the band released its first album, Stress Leave, now available online through Bandcamp. Kimberley’s Hot Muck have been making a name for themselves as a great party band, too, appearing at various local hangouts including aprés ski at the Stemwinder. The band comprises Ryan Peterson on banjo and guitar,
Brian Morris on guitar, Sean Downes on bass, Allyson Blake on fiddle and Rick Krewenchuk on drums, all of whom share the vocals. The doors for the Midwinter Beach Dance Party open at 8.30 p.m. for what promises to be a lively and memorable night. As alcohol will be available this is a 19+ event. Tickets are just $22 in advance from Centre 64 (250-4274919) or online at eastkootenay.snapd.com or $25 at the door.
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