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The Kootenay Ice took a moment out of their Sunday to visit Wodsworth and Wanda, the biggest snowfolk in town. The big white behemoths were pretty animated for the occasion, dancing around and high-fiving the players following their victory the previous evening over Lethbridge. All the players came over to meet Wodsworth and Wanda following a movie afternoon with the Ice Pepsi Kid Club.

Cranbrook keeps pushing towards the 20,000 mark B A R RY CO U LT E R

Cranbrook just can’t seem to break that 20,000 ceiling. But we’re getting close. BC Stats, the province’s statistics agency, put Cranbrook’s latest population figure at 19,911. That’s 353 souls — or 1.8 per cent — more than 2014. According to BC Stats, Cranbrook’s population also grew slightly in 2014 (19,558). This was a change from the previous two years, which saw decreases in our population. There were 19,452 residents in 2014,down 161 from 2013. 2013 itself was down 120 people from 2012. So it looks as if Cranbrook is back

on the upswing. Steady as she grows. Meanwhile, Kimberley is holding steady — a population of 6,746 is up 0.7 per cent over 2014. Kimberley also saw an increased headcount in 2014, and decreases the two years previously. The East Kootenay itself grew peoplewise by 0.2 per cent. Our region now boasts 57,642. We here at the Townsman are hoping you all get subscriptions. Canal Flats and Fernie were the only towns of those noted in the East Kootenay that were down in 2015. The next national census will be conducted this year.

Pink Shirt Day to take stand against bullying T R E VO R C R AW LE Y

Students across the Southeast Kootenay district are preparing to take a stand against bullying as Pink Shirt Day approaches on Feb. 24th. More than just wearing a pink shirt, the day — and indeed throughout the whole week — students themselves are taking the initiative to organize and participate in school activities to push back against bullying. Lynn Hauptman, the superintendent for SD5, says most schools in the district are doing something to mark the occasion.

“It’s so important that we’re all aware of what our words and actions can do to people and that’s something that we continue to work and education our students about and our students, as a result of that, have taken a real lead in helping to create that bully awareness and standing up when they see bullying happening and helping out their fellow students,” Hauptman said. Most schools will be holding assemblies on Feb. 24 — Highlands Elementary School will be

having an assembly run by a student leadership team with skits, videos and discussion topics. Parkland Middle School is adopting a slogan of ‘One Size Fits All’ as students are selling pink shirts with proceeds going to a charity yet to be determined. Outside Cranbrook, Sparwood Secondary will be donning pink attire and putting on an assembly. Students will bring a positive message written on a piece of paper and attach it to a poster that will be displayed.

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The length and breadth of musical Canada Celtic artist Lizzy Hoyt debuts “Canadian Folk Sketches” with the Symphony of the Kootenays Bar ry Co ulter

ere’s a travelogue you’ve seldom heard the like of before. One of the top Celtic musicians and folk singers in the country will be presenting musical portrait of Canada with the Symphony of the Kootenays this Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook. Lizzy Hoyt — an Edmonton-based singer, songwriter, fiddler and step-dancer — has had new symphonic arrangements crafted for her original Canadian-inspired songs as well as a mix of well known folk songs from across the country. These will be presented for the first time ever in Cranbrook, with “Canadian Folk Sketches,” the Symphony’s third concert of the season. “It’s very exciting for me,” Hoyt said in an interview with the Townsman. “Not every folk

artist gets the opportunity to play with a symphony orchestra. So this is very exciting for me and my trio.” Hoyt’s trio is comprised of herself (guitar, fiddle, harp), Keith Rempel on upright bass and guitarist/mandolinist Chris Tabbert — the latter two who’ve been playing with Hoyt for about six years. “Great musicians, great people. Almost all of my touring with with them.” It’s been a rewarding and inspiring journey Hoyt has taken in compiling this most Canadian of shows. And there is no simple definition for the rich and varied Canadian musical heritage she’s presenting. One of the challenges when talking about folk music in Canada, Hoyt says, is the diversity of regions and how the music is reflected accordingly. Newfoundland, after all, is different from B.C. “There’s such a vari-

ety of music. It changes so much depending on where you are, or what background people are from. “But it’s a very rich culture, when you think about all the folk music that’s in Canada. There’s so much of it and from varied backgrounds.” Hoyt says that in a general sense, Saturday’s concert will be a folk music show, with a mix of some of the songs she has composed about Canada, as well as standard Canadian folk songs from across the country. “Obviously I specialize in Celtic, but growing up in Western Canada there’s some influence from Country music. But we did want to make sure we touched on the strengths and variety of folk music in Canada. “We’ve made an effort to hit every province in some number. We’ve got some songs in French, we’ve got some

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“Canadian Folk Sketches,” with Lizzy Hoyt’s trio and the Symphony of the Kootenays, takes place Saturday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m. Métis fiddle tunes, we’ve got an Inuit lullaby on the program … We’re trying to make sure it’s a really diverse show.” Hoyt said the show will also touch on some Canadian history, with her songs like “Vimy Ridge” and “New Lady On The Prairie.” As to the symphonic arrangements, Hoyt herself wrote one of

do another one in the future.” Hoyt says the majority of the arrangements were done by a professional arranger and professional copyist. These colleagues were people experienced not only with symphony orchestras and all the instruments, also experience specifically writing charts for artists who are not classical musi-

them. “I thought it would be a great exercise and challenge for me, and it certainly was. But as an artist it’s always fun to find something new that you’d like to learn. So I did the arrangement for ‘Land of the Silver Birch,’ and it’s a little bit of a smaller orchestra — for strings and winds — but it was a very rewarding experience. Maybe I’ll

cians — k.d. lang, for example. “People finding ways between making a bridge between different styles of music and what a symphony orchestra is capable of.” This symphony weekend will be the first time Hoyt has debuted this material — a couple of rehearsals (including the open rehearsal Saturday afternoon). And concert-goers can expect a high energy show for the evening. “The fiddle tunes are very lively, the step-dancing is always very fun,” Hoyt said. “And on a personal note, I love to talk to the audience as well. As a person who goes to concerts I love hearing songwriters introduce their songs and give a little background about the story. I think that’s a very important part of delivering material in a live setting.” “Canadian Folk Sketches,” with Lizzy Hoyt’s trio and the Symphony of the Kootenays, takes place Saturday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m.

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Sharing the trails by saddle Backcountry Horseman promote, preserve and expand on extensive local trail networks or up through the Pickerings and stuff like that,” Marriott said. “People here, especially in spring breaks and summer holidays and those who are retired, are constantly riding.”

“We’re very fortunate, too, in that we’re not hampered by some of the restrictions put on by other areas, as far as not being able to use trails or going out into the bush. I don’t even have to trailer; I can ride out the back end of my property into 100,000 acres and not see anybody.” Brian Marriott

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While the long rides don’t happen in the winter, the group has recently headed out to Wardner to a member’s property and hitched up the horses to some sleighs for sleigh-riding. Other trips in the spring, summer and fall have included rides into Baldy Lake, an overnight venture to Dewar Hot Springs and a poker ride out in Bull River. Marriott touts the rugged beauty and the access to backcountry terrain as a major draw for people who wish to explore the wilderness by horseback. It’s not like some other parts of the province, where wilderness areas are regulated, he added. “We’re very fortunate, too, in that we’re not hampered by some of the restrictions put on by other areas, as far as not being able to use trails or going out into the bush,” Marriott said. “I don’t even have to trailer; I can ride out the back end of my property into 100,000 acres and not see anybody. “But you get down into the Interior, or the Okanagan or the Island, all those people, they get to ride in

groomed areas, where it’s kind of restricted as to what you can do, when you can do it, and how you can do it.” Though the group is newly formed in the East Kootenay, the provincial body of the BCHBC is celebrating it’s 25th anniversary this year, and has a long history of contributing to trail building efforts in chapters around B.C. Marriott noted that in Manning Provincial Park, just outside Hope in the Lower Mainland, has seen some work by the BCHBC in trail-building, as well as the construction of a barn and corrals. “We do a lot of work as far as maintaining trails in certain areas, whether it’s here in the East Kootenay or in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island or up around Terrace or in the Okanagan,” Marriott said. Closer to home, the group has previously done some work along the Trans-Canada Trail in conjunction with Al Skucas and Trails BC and is hoping to pitch in on some more projects in the future, whether they be kiosks, washrooms or trail signage. “It’s not going to happen overnight,” Marriott said. “Logistically, we have to be solid in how we get the material to these areas and how we’re going to secure them, but we’re looking at stuff up in Dewar Hot Springs and we’re also looking at some stuff at Top of the World [Provincial Park]. “It all just takes time. We don’t have a projected plan for the next year, two years, five years kind of thing, but that’s kind of the areas that we’re looking at.” The group meets once a month on the third Tuesday of every month at the Heritage Inn for roughly an hour to talk about and plan upcoming rides or trail building projects. If you wish to get involved, visit their website at www.bchorsemen.org or call Marriott at 250919-8150.

t’s no secret that the East Kootenay is a jewel for backcountry recreation. From hiking, to biking and everything in between, there are tons of options to head out to explore new and old trails or hit the nearby mountain ranges. You can add the newly-formed East Kootenay chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen of B.C. to the list of groups that can be found in the outdoors with their equine companions, as they strive to promote, preserve and expand on the extensive trail networks throughout the region. The province-wide organization, which is celebrating it’s 25th anniversary this year, opened a regional chapter a year ago to advocate for recreational backcountry issues in the East Kootenay. Headed up by Brian Marriott, the EK chapter, which boasts roughly 30 members, meets once a month for meetings and an activity — usually a ride with their four-legged partners. Marriott stresses that the Backcountry Horsemen of B.C. wants to ensure that the the wilderness — and the trail networks throughout the East Kootenay and the province — remains open for all users, not just equine riders. “It’s kind of a share the trail concept, and that’s what the Backcountry Horsemen are all about, is to keep wilderness open to equine and trails open to all non-motorized, hikers, bikers, that sort of thing,” Marriott said. And when the spring and summer hit—even if it’s not members of the BCHBC — there are equine riders who are always on their horses throughout the area. “We’re all riding on a constant basis. It’s amazing … I know there’s quite a group around that Wardner area that ride almost daily out there, either along the river or out through the Remparts,

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Twenty-eight teams played in the Creston Curling Centre’s 53rd annual Valentine Bonspiel from Feb. 5-7, with a Castlegar-Nelson team taking home the trophy in the A event, and a Creston team winning the D event. A Cranbrook team (above) earned the B event’s Macaulay Forestry trophy, which (from left) Carrie Macaulay presented to skip Frankie Reekie, third Kay Epp, second Marion Dixon, lead Ann McLaughlin and fifth Bev Raymond. The C event honours also went to a Cranbrook team (below), with (above, from left) Dale Moberg presenting the Pyramid Building Supplies trophy to skip Kelly Epp, third Debbie Reed, second Kim Dick, lead Jeannette Sissons and fifth Connie Biddles.

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Anti-bullying day coming up Feb. 24 Continued from page 1 Jaffray Elementary/ Junior Secondary School had a member of their student council adopt a classroom and created a collage of handprints on a wall and the message: ‘With heart and helping hands, a child can accomplish anything’. Hauptman also noted that bullying isn’t just something that happens on playgrounds anymore as teens are highly active on social media. “Cyberbullying is a whole new part of the world that certainly, for many of us, we can’t even comprehend it because it’s not what we

grew up with,” Hauptman said. “But again, in the district, we’ve done a lot of education in terms of cyberbullying and helping parents to be aware of that as well, so they can report and move forward with things in terms of cyberbullying.” She adds that anti-bullying initiatives aren’t just for schools and that it’s something that entire communities can get behind, citing the way the Kootenay Ice have embraced the event, with their Pink the Rink night on Feb. 26 when they host the Edmonton Oil Kings. Even at the SD5 dis-

trict office, the staff will do their part, she continued. “We do something here at the board office too, we dress up in pink and bring in pink food. We like to support what’s going on in the schools as well. I try to get out to the schools wearing my pink shirt too,” Hauptman said. “It’s really a campaign that’s started a few years ago that has grown and grown across Canada, but it has really grown here in our school district and I’m really proud of the work that our schools do and the leadership that the kids take on this day.”

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A GOOD PLACE TO BE. Community Survey closes February 15th – The City is currently updating the Official Community Plan (OCP). This sets out the vision and supporting policies to guide future development, land use and infrastructure decisions in Kimberley. Community input is essential to the development of the OCP. This is an important opportunity to have your say in how Kimberley should evolve:

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ere we go again. North Korea launched a ballistic missile of intercontinental range on Sunday (saying it was just putting up a satellite) only weeks after it carried out its fourth nuclear weapons test (which it claimed was a hydrogen bomb). The United Nations Security Council strongly condemned it, and even the People’s Republic of China, North Korea’s only ally, expressed its “regret” at what the country had done. There will certainly now be more UN sanctions against Kim Jong-un’s isolated regime. But there have already been four rounds of UN military and economic sanctions since North Korea’s first nuclear test in 2006, and Pyongyang just ignores them. Clearly, this is something that the North Korean regime wants so badly that it is willing to endure considerable punishment in order to get it. But why is this very poor country spending vast sums in order to be able to strike its neighbours — and even the United States, for that is what the intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) are about — with nuclear weapons? Well, here’s a clue. What the North Korean government said after last month’s hydrogen bomb test was this: “The DPRK (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) is a genuine peace-loving state which has made every effort to protect peace on the Korean Peninsula and security in the region from the vicious US nuclear war scenario.” “The US is a gang of cruel robbers that has worked hard to bring even a nuclear disaster to the DPRK … By succeeding in the H-bomb test ... the DPRK proudly joined the advanced ranks of nuclear weapons states ... and the Korean people demonstrated the spirit of a dignified na-

tion equipped with the most powerful nuclear deterrent.” Never mind the stilted rhetoric and gutter abuse; North Korean propagandists always talk like that. Listen to the key words that are almost buried under the surrounding invective. North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme, they say, is meant to “protect ... the region from ... the US ... nuclear war scenario” by creating a “most powerful nuclear deterrent.” Really? Do they actually fear that the United States might use nuclear weapons on them, and that they can only be safe if they have their own hydrogen bombs and ICBMs? Are they doing all this purely as a defensive meaGwynne sure? Of course they are. HowDyer ever bad-tempered and impulsive they sounded, the men of the Kim family, father, son and grandson, who have ruled North Korea in dynastic succession for the past 68 years were not crazy. They never started a war, becaue they knew they would lose it, and the current incumbent is certainly not going to start a nuclear war. He would have to be crazy to do that. North Korea lacks the resources to build more than a few bombs a year, and it does not have the technologies to ensure that the missiles it may one day have won’t get shot down. It will probably never be able to guarantee that it can strike even South Korea or Japan with nuclear missiles, let alone the United States. Everybody in the North Korean hierarchy (along with some millions of other North Koreans) would certainly be dead only hours after the regime launched nuclear weapons at any of those countries. The United States has literally thousands of nuclear weapons. It would take only a few dozen quite small ones to virtually exterminate the entire ruling elite, and North

Korea would have no way of stopping them. A few not-very-high-tech nuclear weapons would give Pyongyang no usable ability to launch a nuclear attack against the United States or its allies. They would, however, give it a pretty credible nuclear deterrent. Launching a few nuclear weapons against a major nuclear power is suicidal, but those same few weapons can be a perfectly good deterrent against a nuclear attack by that same power, because they give the weaker party a capacity for “revenge from the grave.” Even a country as powerful as the United States will behave very cautiously when faced with the possibility that an opponent might land even one or two nuclear weapons on its territory. North Korea has lived under the implicit threat of US nuclear weapons for almost seven decades, and the United States has never promised not to use its those weapons against it. It’s almost surprising that we haven’t seen North Korean nuclear weapons before now. North Korea is just doing the same thing that Pakistan did in the 1980s and 90s out of fear of Indian nuclear weapons, and that Iran was doing in fear of both Pakistani and Israeli nuclear weapons in the last fifteen years. The Security Council is quite right to try to block North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme, and the successful use of international sanctions to stop Iran offers some hope that it may succeed. But North Korea is not a crazy state plotting a nuclear holocaust at the cost of its own extinction. Its nuclear weapons programme is a perfectly rational – although highly undesirable – policy for a small country with a big problem. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist based in London

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ow that the excitement of the Christmas Bird Counts has subsided, naturalists turn their attention to the comings and goings of animals who make their living in the winter landscapes of the East Kootenay. On several occasions, Naturalists have strapped on the snowshoes and headed off into the deep snows of the local area. One favourite spot is situated about 10 kilometres up the Moyie River drainage, an area exhibiting both East Kootenay and West Kootenay influences. There isn’t really much of a creek at Salesbury Creek, but there is forest diversity, some logging and an old trail. Armed with our ‘track’ guidebooks, a little background knowledge and a willingness to learn, we tromped up the hill. Once you begin tracking, you soon discover there is a whole new world out there with many riddles and scenarios waiting to be revealed. If you allow yourself to be right and rely on your hunches and intuition, the puzzles can eventually be solved. Observe the little threads of evidence and blend these with the larger picture. Chances are you will be right more often than not. Soon we came across the trail of something big and heavy. Looking right and left, we saw that, whatever it was, had been clipping off some willow tips. In fact, it looked like there was a ‘big one’ and a ‘smaller one’. Greg ventured off to the side and luckily found a small pile of poop which he shared with us. Now we were fairly confident that this puzzle could be solved. A cow and calf moose were up there somewhere. The next curiosity was a very faint, skinny streak, actually several little direct lines. Something very small had tried to climb the slope. We could see tiny hopping prints which were partially obscured by a dusting of fresh snow. Evidently, one or more Dusky Shrews had made repeated passes in an attempt to find something to eat. Now we could check off two animals, one of which weighed about 100,000 times more than the other. Identifying tracks to the species level is much easier if you first look for certain clues. Those clues are not usually found in the track. Only 1 in 100 tracks show clear detail like toe or nail marks. By far, the two most useful clues to look for are the track ‘pattern’ and the overall trail width that the pattern makes. Many animals have four legs and an ability to change their speed. Therefore, it is somewhat complicated to ID their track patterns. In an effort to conserve energy, there are distinct patterns that the various species use most of the time, so it is useful to group the animals by their ‘regular’ walking pattern. There are 4 basic patterns: Pace, Diagonal, Bound and Gallop. Of course, animals and birds also make ‘signs’ as they go about their business. We encountered a group of live trees where, perhaps 50 years ago, a black bear had stripped away the bark near the base of some spruce and balsams. In an effort to obtain nourishment in late winter when new, leafy greenery has not yet emerged, bears will seek the cambium and inner bark of trees. The tree crowns will be responding to the warm April sunshine at the same time that their feet are still in the cold, snowy ground. The sap is starting to flow and bears will capitalize. One more recently stripped tree had been weakened enough so that bark beetles had gained the upper hand. Something, perhaps a Three-toed

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Rocky Mountain Naturalists head up into the Moyie River drainage area. Woodpecker, had made numerous pits in the bark of the now dead tree. If the activity was recent, we might have seen bark flakes on the snow. Piles of broken fir and spruce cones accumulate where squirrels perched on a prominent root or branch, and repeatedly sought the nourishing seeds within the cones. It was not surprising to see Pine Marten tracks in the snow near these middens, the squirrels` main predator. Next time we search for tracks, we’ll use some newfound skills. When the sun is low and casting long shadows, track depressions will darken, while scuff marks will lighten up. Even if we can’t easily determine the number of toes or the shape of the heel pad, we’ll reach down and feel the tracks with our fingers. If a track is snowedin we’ll simply dig down to the original track and feel for it. It will be firm from the compression of the snow and may actually be like a chunk of ice. Not many birds were seen that afternoon, but we got one of the biggest, most striking forest birds on the continent. Nearly the size of a crow, black with bold white stripes down the neck and a flaming red crest, it drummed on the tip of a tall, dead Western Larch. The distinctive, heavy, thunk of the Pileated Woodpecker could be heard at a great distance. Pileateds live in mature deciduous or mixed deciduous-coniferous woodlands of nearly every type, from tall Western Hemlock stands of the Westcoast, to Beech and Maple forests in New England and Cypress swamps of the Southeast. Besides younger forests with a good supply of downed wood, suburban areas with large trees and patches of woodland provide good habitat. Large, rectangular excavations which pursue the tunnels of carpenter ants indicate the presence of the Pileated. These excavations can be so broad and deep, that, in the wind, small trees will break and fall. In addition to carpenter ants, these birds seek woodboring beetle larvae, termites, spruce budworm, caterpillars and grasshoppers. They also eat wild fruits and nuts, and occasionally will visit backyard bird feeders for seeds or suet. A Pileated pair stays together on it’s territory all year round. Defensive in all seasons, they will tolerate new arrivals during the winter. It’s rare to see more than 2 birds together at a time, as Pileateds are monogamous and hold large territories. With a lifespan of 10 or more years, if a member of a pair dies, the other often gains a new

mate. New individuals then get a chance to breed and hold a territory. The female Pileated lays 1 clutch per breeding season. With 4 eggs being most common, 1-6 are possible. The eggs are white and slightly glossy and are incubated by both adults. Following 15-18 days of incubation, both adults alternately feed the young in the nest cavity for 24-28 days. After 3-5 months, the young leave the adults but do not venture far from the natal territory. The Pileated Woodpecker is an extremely important part of the forest ecosystem, as it’s excavations provide shelter for many other species including Swifts, Owls, Bats and Pine Martens. Although it is a relatively common and abundant species, Woody is under threat from collisions with road traffic and increased predation from habitat loss. The location of it’s roosts and nests in tall trees puts it at risk from lightening strikes. Also, it’s attempts to create roosts in creosote-treated utility poles can cause the death of eggs and nestlings. According to the North American Breeding Bird Survey, populations have steadily increased over the last 50 years. It is important for property owners and forest managers to maintain large, standing dead trees and fallen logs. These elements provide insect food and the cavities which are needed by many species of birds and mammals. Historically, Pileateds probably declined greatly with the clearing of the Eastern forests, but rebounded in the mid20th century as these forests grew back. More research is needed into the Pileated’s biology and the effects of human disturbances on it’s population. • Dusky Shrew — 3 grams • Masked Shrew — 7 grams • Deer Mouse — 28 grams • Three-toed Woodpecker — 65 grams • Short-tailed Weasel — 70-200 grams • Long-tailed Weasel — 130-150 grams • Western Red Squirrel — 225 grams • Pileated Woodpecker — 250-350 grams • Pine Marten — 0.5-1.8 kg • Snowshoe Hare — 1.8 kg • Canada Lynx — 6.8-14 kg • Timber Wolf — 32-54 kg • Mule Deer — 68-92 kg • Moose — 400 kg Submitted by Daryl Calder on behalf of Rocky Mountain Naturalists.

Thurs., Feb. 11-Rocky Mountain Naturalists host Lars Sander-Green from Wildsight. Lars will provide an informative presentation explaining our carbon emissions on the national and local levels and how we can make the changes we desperately need to reach sustainable carbon emissions before it’s too late. COTR, Room 2015, 7:00 pm. Anglican Church Pie Sale, 46-13th Ave. S. on Saturday, Feb 13th, 1:303:00 p.m. Admission. Whole pies goe on sale at 2:00 p.m. ‘He Said/She Said’ - Valentines Entertainment at The Green Door in Kimberley. A live, 2 person, interactive comedy. Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14. Contact squarepegkootenays@gmail.com for more information. Feb 17th Cranbrook GoGo Grannys presents a travelogue with Chris Elliot. “Waterways of the Tzars, Moscow to St. Petersburg”. Chris took a 10 day trip down the Volga River from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Admission by donation in support of the Grandmother to Grandmother campaign. College of the Rockies 7:00 Kimberley Aquatic Centre FREE FAMILY SWIM: Wednesday, Feb 17, 6:00-7:00pm is sponsored by Tyee Homes. Persons 18 years & younger must be accompanied by an adult. Art movie night presents “Georgia O’Keeffe: Great Women Artists Series” Fri, Feb 19. at Studio 64, 7:30 pm. Admission by donation to Kimberley Arts Council/Centre 64. Light snacks provided. No host bar. Home Grown Music Society presents the Coffee House, Centre 64 on Saturday, Feb 20 at 8:00 pm. Tickets $8 at the Snowdrift Cafe & Centre 64. FREE Community Family Swim, February 20th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the Cranbrook Aquatic Centre. Sponsored by Canfor. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Have Camera Will Travel.... presents “Morocco” Join Veronica Paauw & Mark Van Camp - “Trekking in Morocco”, Slide presentation at Centre 64 on Tuesday, Feb 23 at 7:30 pm. Admission by Donation to the Kimberley Arts Centre 64.

ONGOING 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. 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 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? 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. KidsZone – Tuesdays, 3:35-5:00 p.m. at Marysville Community Church. Snacks, Games, Crafts, Stories, Singing. No Cost. Registration: 250-427-7099 Mark Creek Lions meet 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at the Kimbrook. Meet & Greet from 6:00-6:30pm, supper 6:30-7:00, meeting 7:008:00pm. Contact 250-427-5612 or 250-427-7496. New members welcome – men and ladies! The Cellar Thrift Store Open Mon. to Sat., noon to 4:30 p.m. Our revenues support local programs and outreach programs of Cranbrook United Church. Baker Lane Entry at 2 – 12th Ave. S. Cranbrook, B. C. Donations of new or gently used items welcome. Funtastic Singers meet every Tuesday 6:45 pm at the Cranbrook United Church (by Safeway). No experience necessary. Contact Cranbrook Arts, 250-426-4223. The Cranbrook Quilter’s Guild meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, September - June, 7.15 p.m. at the Cranbrook Senior Citizens Hall, 125-17th Ave South. Interested??? Call Jennifer at 250426-6045. We’re on Facebook and www.cranbrookquiltersguild.ca. Enjoy Painting? Join ArtGroup 75, Fridays 1pm-4pm, Sept. June. Seniors Hall, Cranbrook. 125. 17th Ave. S. Quilters meet in Kimberley on the 2nd Monday at Centennial Hall at 7:00 PM and the 4th Monday for sewing sessions in the United Church Hall at 10 Boundary Street. Hey Kimberley! We need you as Big Brothers and Big Sisters. One hour a week. YOU can make a difference in a Child’s life that will last a life time. Info: 250-499-3111. 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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Wyatt Hoflin and Evan Sarthou went toeto-toe and save-for-save Wednesday night in a battle of the goaltenders during WHL action between the Kootenay Ice and Tri-City Americans. With the effort put forth by the masked guardians, it was a shame only one could come out on top. When the final buzzer sounded, a freak, broken play led to the only goal allowed by either puck-stopper as Vladislav Lukin capitalized on a fallen Kootenay defender to beat Hoflin and boost the Americans to a 2-0 victory. “You don’t win in this league without good goaltending,” said Mike Williamson, head coach of the Tri-City Americans, following his team’s win Wednesday night. “Sarts is playing more and more confident this second half and this last little while. “This game, I thought both goalies played fantastic. It was a game that came down to one break, kind of a broken play that ended up giving us a 1-0 lead. But it easily could have gone either way.” For Williamson, it was the 18-year-old Sarthou, a native of Black Diamond, Wash., turning in a steady 28-save performance for his first shutout of the season and 22nd victory of the campaign. At the other end of the rink, the 21-year-old Hoflin was equally as steady and the busier of the two netminders, stopping 40 of the 41 shots he faced. The only blemish on Hoflin’s record this night came on a 2-on-1, where defenceman Cale Fleury stepped

on the puck, falling out of the play and sending Parker Bowles and Lukin to work. “Tough way to lose it on a break like that after everything else we did well,” said Luke Pierce, head coach of the Kootenay Ice. “It’s back-to-back nights where [Hoflin] has made it look real simple. I thought he really helped us today with his puck movement in our end. For teams that don’t play us often, they maybe aren’t familiar with it. He was really able to help us breaking out of our zone, but for the most part, he just kept the game clean.” After shutting out the Lethbridge Hurricanes with a 31-save effort Saturday night, the Spruce Grove, Alta., native looked ready to blank the Americans as well. Lukin’s 17th goal of the season, which came 10:12 into the third period Wednesday evening, snapped a streak of more than 118 minutes in which Hoflin did not allow a goal. “Obviously when it’s 0-0 anything can happen,” Hoflin said Wednesday. “It was just a bad bounce for us that goes in our net. “These past couple games, being calm, not running around chasing pucks makes it a lot easier for pucks to hit me.” The only other goal of the night came off the stick of Americans leading scorer Parker Bowles. The 21-year-old native of Kelowna tallied his 30th of the campaign into an empty net to seal the victory with 19 seconds remaining on the clock. With all due respect to Sarthou’s efforts, the biggest save of the game

belonged to Hoflin. Americans right winger Morgan Geekie was awarded a penalty shot after being hauled down on a breakaway with 4:40 to play in the second period. Lining up at centre ice, the 17-year-old native of Strathclair, Man., skated wide left before swinging back towards the slot where the puck rolled just as the forward appeared ready to shoot. Instead, the 6-foot-2 Geekie carried on towards Hoflin, who sealed up the five-hole to make a critical stop and keep the game scoreless. If the penalty-shot save wasn’t big enough, later on in the period Hoflin came up with a couple more key stops on redirections in tight and the two teams hit the dressing room tied at zero after 40 minutes of play. The opening 20 minutes of play were relatively uneventful as far as both sides were concerned, though the Americans jumped out to a 13-3 advantage in the shot department. At the end of the night, the visitors posted a decisive 42-28 margin in shots. “Even though we gave up quite a few shots, we didn’t give up too many big opportunities for them to score or chances like that,” said Ice captain Tanner Lishchynsky. “We kind of started off slow, but guys got into it more, were hitting more and playing harder. We still lost, but there’s still a lot of good to take away from this game.” The loss drops the Ice to 9-41-4-0 while the Americans improved to 25-25-2-1 and pulled ever closer to the final wildcard position in the WHL’s Western Confer-

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Ice goaltender Wyatt Hoflin turns aside a penalty-shot attempt by Americans forward Morgan Geekie during the second period Wednesday night. The Americans went on to a 2-0 win in WHL action. ence. Following Wednesday’s festivities, the Americans are three points back of the Kamloops Blazers (24-22-53) for the second wildcard seed in the west. Over the past 10 games, Williamson’s crew has gone 7-2-0-1 and has points in six consecutive outings. “We’re chasing a playoff spot and road games are tough in this league,” Williamson said. “There’s not a lot of games left, so the two points was huge for us. “We’ve gotten some consistent play out of whole lineup. When we’re playing well, we can shorten up on guys’ minutes and really get a lot of distribution, get a lot of different players out there and play at a good pace. That’s what’s helped us win games lately.” Next, the Ice host the Spokane Chiefs (26-214-2) Friday at Western Financial Place, while the Americans continue on through the Central Division to take on the Lethbridge Hurricanes (38-16-0-0) Friday.

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Daily Townsman Three Stars: 1) G Wyatt Hoflin, Kootenay Ice (40 saves) 2) G Evan Sarthou, Tri-City Americans (28 saves, shutout) 3) RW Vladislav Lukin, Tri-City Americans (GWG, plus-1) Notes: Kootenay Ice RW Jesse Zaharichuk and D Mario Grman were held out of action Wednesday after violating team policy. According to coach Pierce, Zaharichuk and Grman broke curfew, but handled the situation with accountability… The Ice also went without RW Vince Loschiavo (illness) Wednesday and lost LW Austin Wellsby to an upper-body injury during the first period. After starting one body short, Pierce operated the rest of the night with 10 forwards… Scratched for the Americans were D Kurtis Rutledge, D Brendan O’Reilly, C Kyle Olson (lower body) and C Parker AuCoin… Announced attendance in Cranbrook was 1,877…

TORONTO - Third baseman Josh Donaldson and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a two-year deal worth US$28.65 million, the club announced on Wednesday.

The long reported deal will see the 30-yearold Donaldson earn $11.65 million in 2016 and $17 million in 2017. Donaldson was named American League MVP last season after hitting .297 with 41 home runs and a

league-leading 123 runs batted in in his first year with the Blue Jays. He is just the second Blue Jay to earn MVP honours after George Bell in 1987. Donaldson was also named player of the year by the Sporting

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He lost his salary arbitration case against the Blue Jays in February of 2015 after seeking $5.75 million. Instead, he was awarded Toronto’s offer of $4.3 million for the 2015 season.

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Kimberley’s Jordan Roy enjoying WHL rookie season with Americans Former Kimberley Dynamiter Jordan Roy has graduated to the WHL and is taking on rookie campaign with a smile

Taylor Rocc a Sports Editor

Even though he hasn’t seen a huge amount of ice time in his rookie season in the Western Hockey League, Tri-City Americans forward Jordan Roy is making the most of his opportunities and doing it with a smile. A native of Kimberley, B.C, Roy returned to the East Kootenay Wednesday for the first time since graduating to the WHL with the Americans this fall. “It’s great, I haven’t seen some of my friends and family in a while,” Roy said Wednesday evening following a 2-0 win over the Kootenay Ice at Western Financial Place in Cranbrook. “It’s nice they got to see me play. “It’s good to get the win. It definitely boosts confidence moving into the next games.” Roy and the Americans opened a fourgame Central Division road trip in victorious fashion Wednesday evening, pulling within three points of the Kamloops Blazers in the WHL’s Western Conference wildcard race. For the 6-foot-2, 190pound Roy, he suited up as the fourth-line right winger for head coach Mike Williamson Wednesday night. Strong on the forecheck and physical in the corners, the 17-year-old kept the game simple. “He’s got great tools,” Williamson said. “He skates well, he’s strong, he’s a good two-way player that can create turnovers with his

speed. He gets some opportunities with his speed as well, he just needs to continue to learn the game and get that experience. “We’ve got some guys ahead of him in the lineup, so he hasn’t played as much, but he’s a good teammate, a great kid and it’s been great to have him on our team.” To this point in his rookie campaign, the former KIJHL champion and Kimberley Dynamiters pivot has worked his way into 26 games with the Americans, registering one goal and two points, along with 20 penalty minutes and a minus-3 rating. “The speed of the game [has been the biggest challenge],” Roy said. “The KIJHL did a good job of preparing me in my first year of junior. The speed [in the WHL] has been hard to catch up on.” A fifth-round selection (95th overall) of the Americans at the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft, Roy began his junior hockey career with the Dynamiters during the 201415 season. In 21 regular season outings as a 16-year-old, Roy’s presence was strong as he put forth eight goals and 20 points in a campaign shortened by a broken collar bone. The lanky centreman returned for the Dynamiters 2015 championship run, tallying a goal and two points in 11 KIJHL playoff games. He then added two goals and four points in four games at the 2015 Cyclone Taylor Cup -- British Columbia’s Junior B championship -- as his

squad finished runner-up to the Campbell River Storm. “I’ve been trying to work on my positioning and making sure I’m good in the defensive zone,” Roy said of his focus this season. According to Williamson, young Roy has successfully done just that. With continued hard work, more opportunities will come. “It’s kind of a scenario where you need to get out there to gain that experience,” Williamson said. “It’s a matter of being patient, but at the same time pushing and working hard. He’s done those things for us.” The Americans play out of the WHL’s U.S. Division in the Western Conference, meaning Roy’s opportunity to play in front of friends and family is a rare one. Wednesday marked the only meeting of the season between the Ice and Americans. Roy and his squad carry on through a fourgame Central Division road trip to visit the Lethbridge Hurricanes Friday night, before taking on the Red Deer Rebels Saturday and Edmonton Oil Kings Monday. “Playing smart,” Roy said of the key focus for the duration of the road trip. “We have to just do the little things that make a big difference and keep winning.” The Americans (2525-2-1) are 7-2-0-1 over the previous 10 games and sit three points back of the Blazers (24-22-53) for the second and final wildcard seed in the WHL’s Western Conference.

Canucks edge Coyotes John Marshall Associated Press

GLENDALE, Ariz. - Ryan Miller stopped 34 shots to end a five-game losing streak and extend his dominance over Arizona, lifting the Vancouver Canucks to a 2-1 victory over the Coyotes on Wednesday night. Jake Virtanen scored in the first period and Jannik Hansen had his 16th of the season on a double carom off two Coyotes players in the second. Miller made some big saves in the third period and got some help from defenceman Alex Biega, who saved a goal after a shot by Kyle Chipchura trickled past his sprawled-out goalie. Miller improved to 9-1 against Arizona, including 6-0 in Glendale. Martin Hanzal scored a power-play

goal and Louis Domingue stopped 24 shots for the Coyotes. They have lost five straight and nine of 11. The game was a big one for two teams scrapping to stay in the Western Conference race. The Canucks moved into a tie with the Coyotes for 10th in the conference (54 points) with a 3-1 win over Colorado Tuesday. Jacob Markstrom started for Vancouver in that game, but Miller was back between the pipes, hoping to end a five-game winless streak (0-3-2). Notes: Canucks D Alex Edler (foot) and C Brandon Sutter (jaw) returned to Vancouver after being injured against the Avalanche Tuesday. D Yannick Weber and C Alex Friesen, called up as reinforcements after the injuries, were healthy scratches against the Coyotes

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Kimberley native Jordan Roy, pictured during warmups prior to Wednesday’s tilt between the Kootenay Ice and Tri-City Americans, is enjoying the challenge of his first WHL season after winning a KIJHL championship with the Kimberley Dynamiters.

KIJHL Standings EddIE MountaIn dIvISIon TEAM GP W y-Kimberley Dynamiters 48 37 x-Creston Valley T. Cats 47 29 x-Fernie Ghostriders 47 26 x-Columbia Valley Rockies 48 28 Golden Rockets 48 4

L 7 14 17 20 40

T OT 0 4 2 2 0 4 0 0 1 3

nEIL MurdocH dIvISIon TEAM GP W x-Beaver Valley Nitehawks 47 31 x-Castlegar Rebels 46 29 x-G. Forks Border Bruins 46 20 x-Nelson Leafs 46 19 Spokane Braves 47 8

L 10 14 22 25 35

T OTL PTS 3 3 68 2 1 61 0 4 44 0 2 40 0 4 20

GF/A +67 +44 -31 -27 -118

S L2 W1 L1 W1 W2

doug BIrKS dIvISIon TEAM GP x-Kamloops Storm 48 x-100 Mile H. Wranglers 48 x-Chase Heat 47 x-Revelstoke Grizzlies 47 Sicamous Eagles 48

W 31 30 27 20 10

L 12 12 15 23 30

T OTL PTS 1 4 67 2 4 66 3 2 59 2 2 44 2 6 28

GF/A +39 +43 +36 -4 -94

S W1 L1 L1 W1 L1

oKanagan dIvISIon TEAM GP y-Osoyoos Coyotes 47 x-Summerland Steam 47 x-Kelowna Chiefs 49 x-N. Okanagan Knights 46 Princeton Posse 47

W 36 30 22 13 9

L 9 15 24 25 35

T OTL PTS 1 1 74 0 2 62 2 1 47 3 5 34 2 1 21

GF/A S +106 W7 +41 W2 -16 L2 -33 W1 -92 L7

Scoring Leaders Player 1. Micheal Cardinal 2. Rainer Glimpel 3. Tayden Woods 4. Eric Buckley 5. Alec Wilkinson 6. Jordan Busch 7. Jared Marchi 8. Braden Fuller 9. Jack Mills 10. Nick Headrick

Team CVR OSO CGR KIM CVT KIM KIM BVN SUM CGR

GP 46 47 46 48 45 48 48 41 45 44

G 32 24 27 22 13 8 27 28 28 18

PTS 78 62 56 56 12

GF/A S +87 W2 +58 W4 +28 L2 +19 W2 -153 L17

A 41 48 37 41 50 54 34 31 31 41

PTS 73 72 64 63 63 62 61 59 59 59

Goaltending Leaders (min. six games played) Player Team GAA SP W 1. Olafr Schmidt KAM 1.51 .944 6 2. Brett Soles OSO 1.84 .939 20 3. Tavin Grant KAM 1.90 .931 8 4. Tyson Brouwer KIM 2.04 .927 29 5. Adam Derochie 1MH 2.08 .941 12 6. Nic Bruyere CHA 2.20 .930 19 7. Aidan Doak REV 2.26 .922 12 8. Matthew Huber SUM 2.28 .910 15 9. Spencer Eschyschyn KAM 2.39 .904 12 2.39 .910 8 10. Mitch Traichevich KIM

L T 1 0 6 1 3 0 6 0 3 1 12 2 7 1 8 0 10 1 5 0

PIM 101 44 32 100 32 30 34 91 89 20 SO 2 5 1 7 0 3 0 2 3 2

x = clinched playoffs; y = clinched division; z = clinched conference *does not include games from Mon., Feb. 8

WHL Standings cEntraL dIvISIon TEAM GP Lethbridge Hurricanes 53 Red Deer Rebels 53 Calgary Hitmen 54 Edmonton Oil Kings 55 Medicine Hat Tigers 55 Kootenay Ice 53 EaSt dIvISIon TEAM GP Brandon Wheat Kings 54 Prince Albert Raiders 53 Moose Jaw Warriors 54 Regina Pats 52 Swift Current Broncos 52 Saskatoon Blades 53 EaStErn WILdcard TEAM GP *Regina Pats 52 *Edmonton Oil Kings 55 Swift Current Broncos 52 B.c. dIvISIon TEAM GP Kelowna Rockets 55 Victoria Royals 56 Prince George Cougars 55 Kamloops Blazers 54 Vancouver Giants 55 u.S. dIvISIon TEAM GP Everett Silvertips 53 Seattle Thunderbirds 54 Spokane Chiefs 52 Portland Winterhawks 53 Tri-City Americans 52 WEStErn WILdcard TEAM GP *Kamloops Blazers 54 *Portland Winterhawks 53 Tri-City Americans 52

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Scoring Leaders Player Team GP G A 1. Adam Brooks REG 52 27 54 2. Dryden Hunt MJW 54 35 44 3. Brayden Burke LET 53 19 57 4. Tyson Baillie KEL 53 31 44 5. Reid Gardiner PAR 53 34 40 Goaltending Leaders (min. 1,020 min played) Player Team GAA SP W 1. Griffen Outhouse VIC 1.91 .937 12 2. Carter Hart EVE 2.04 .923 31 3. Coleman Vollrath VIC 2.41 .914 24 4. Stuart Skinner LET 2.50 .926 20 5. Jackson Whistle KEL 2.54 .920 19 * = Wildcard holder Does not include games from Wed., Feb. 10

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Sports Lady Avalanche strike twice, men’s squad falls to Camosun PACWEST regular season volleyball concludes this weekend at COTR Taylor Rocc a

The College of the Rockies Avalanche women’s volleyball team clawed further up the PACWEST standings this past weekend, claiming a pair of victories over the second-ranked Camosun College Chargers. The Lady Avs claimed a tightly-contested, five-sets victory (25-16, 16-25, 25-16, 2325, 15-6) Friday evening before sweeping the Chargers Saturday (2516, 25-15, 25-22). Setter Sarah Wood was named Avalanche Athlete of the Week for her efforts, including six digs over the course of the weekend. Additionally, libero/ power Alexa Koshman was named PACWEST Female Athlete of the Week, tallying 34 digs in total. Saturday, Koshman moved from the libero position into her team’s power two

slot, registering 10 kills and three aces. The Lady Avs wrap up the 2015-16 PACWEST regular season this coming weekend at College of the Rockies as they welcome the top-ranked Vancouver Island University Mariners to Cranbrook Friday (6 p.m.) and Saturday (1 p.m.). The top six teams int he conference qualify for the 2016 PACWEST Women’s Volleyball Championship, slated for Feb. 25 to 27 at Columbia Bible College. PACWEST Women’s Standings: 1) Vancouver Island University (16-4, 32 points); 2) Camosun College (13-9, 26); 3) Capilano University (11-9, 22); 4) Douglas College (10-10, 20); 5) University of the Fraser Valley (9-11, 18); 6) College of the Rockies (9-13, 18); 7) Columbia Bible College (4-16, 8)

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The College of the Rockies Avalanche push towards the post-season was slowed this past weekend as the Camosun College Chargers visited Cranbrook, stealing a pair of games from the host Avs. The PACWEST’s top-seeded Chargers claimed back-to-back, five-sets victories, to remain perched atop the conference standings heading into the final weekend of play. Friday, the Chargers eked out a 3-2 triumph (25-22, 29-27, 20-25, 2325, 15-9) before doing the same Saturday afternoon (25-15, 22-25, 2125, 25-20, 15-12). Outside hitter Zach Fedechko was named Avalanche Athlete of the Week for his efforts, recording 19 kills and six digs through the weekend.

The Avalanche wrap up the 2015-16 PACWEST regular season this coming weekend at College of the Rockies as they welcome the third-ranked Vancouver Island University Mariners to Cranbrook Friday (8 p.m.) and Saturday (3 p.m.). The top six teams in the conference qualify for the 2016 PACWEST Men’s Volleyball Championship, slated for Feb. 25 to 27 at Columbia Bible College. PACWEST Men’s Standings: 1) Camosun College (19-3, 38 points); 2) Douglas College (16-4, 32); 3) Vancouver Island University (12-8, 24); 4) University of the Fraser Valley (12-8, 24); 5) College of the Rockies (8-14, 16); 6) Capilano University (4-16, 8); 7) Columbia Bible College (1-19, 2)

Saskatchewan -- or is it Saskquatchewan? -- gets attention of Fox Sports CANADIAN PRESS

REGINA - A Fox Sports announcer’s claim that Saskatchewan is named after the sasquatch because the province is home to the hairy, ape-like creature is getting a lot of laughs. The announcer made the comment after his network colleague mentioned during Tuesday night’s game between the Utah Jazz and the Dallas Mavericks that Saskatoon-born Jazz forward Trey Lyles is the first-ever NBA player from Saskatchewan. “Wow, that’s an impressive NBA fact right there,” the announcer said. “Of course, that region (is) known for being home to a lot of sasquatches.” “Saskatchewan?” asked the other announcer in apparent bewilderment. “Yes,” he replied. “That’s what it’s named after.” When the other announcer said he

didn’t think that’s what the province is known for, the one who made the bizarre claim fired back with “look it up.” “It’s known for being very cold; very flat and very cold,” said the other announcer. “It is known for that.” Many in Saskatchewan - or is it Sasquatchewan? - are having a good chuckle over the colourful commentary, including politicians. “I think we might have more Elvis sightings than actual sasquatch sightings in Saskatchewan,” joked Premier Brad Wall. Regina Mayor Michael Fougere said the on-air exchange was “good for a laugh.” “It is sort of funny that they think that Saskatchewan is named after a sasquatch,” Fougere said. “That’s a good one. I’ve never heard that one before.”

Raptors fall to Timberwolves in NBA action Jon Kr awcz ynski Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS Karl-Anthony Towns had 35 points and 11 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves came back from 18 points down to stun the Toron-

to Raptors 117-112 on Wednesday night. Canadian star Andrew Wiggins scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, including a jumper with under 2 minutes to go that gave Minnesota a 112-

109 lead. Ricky Rubio had 19 points, eight assists and eight rebounds to outplay All-Star Kyle Lowry, and the Wolves used a huge advantage at the free throw line to close out a team that had won 14 of 15 games.

YOUR CITY WORKING FOR YOU! Thursday, February 11th, 2016 2016 – 2020 FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN SPECIAL MEETING 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, February 13, 2016 beginning at 9:00am in Council Chambers at City Hall. The public is welcome to attend.

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NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 2015 SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARD Nominations are now being accepted for the 2015 Sustainable Community Builder Award. The recipient will be provided $500 to be donated to their charity of choice, thanks to a partnership with the Cranbrook and District Community Foundation (CDCF). The money for the grant comes from the legacy fund left to the CDCF by the Knights of Pythias, Crescent Lodge #33 of Cranbrook. The Sustainable Community Builder Award is presented to an individual, group, club, agency or society in recognition of outstanding contributions to the social, arts, cultural, economic or environmental sustainability of the City of Cranbrook. Application forms and eligibility criteria are available at City Hall, on the City’s website www.cranbrook.ca or www.cranbrookcf.ca. The deadline for nominations is Friday March 18, 2016.

ON STREET PARKING AROUND EAST KOOTENAY REGIONAL HOSPITAL PROHIBITED EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1ST.

To help keep the public safe and mobile during the winter months, the City is asking residents and businesses to help out by keeping streets and sidewalks clear of snow and ice.

Due to traffic congestion during the winter months on 24th Avenue South from 2nd Street South to 1st Street South, and 23rd Avenue North from 2nd Street North to 4th Street North, because of snowbanks which are left by snow plowing activities, Council resolved in November 2009 to prohibit parking in these areas from December 1st to March 31st every year. These restrictions are required to ensure free flow of traffic to and from the hospital, particularly for emergency vehicles.

Clearing snow is not just the responsibility of Public Works, which does the best they can with the resources available to keep the community moving during the winter months. Responsibility also lies with each resident and business owner to help clear around their home or business.

This location will be patrolled on a regular basis by Bylaw Services, regardless of the weather or road conditions. The prescribed fine for being unlawfully parked in the posted area is $25.00.

Avoiding leaving your vehicle parked on the street during snowfalls wherever possible will also help make clearing the streets easier for City plows. Residents are also asked to please avoid pushing or blowing snow from their sidewalks, driveways and any windrows back into the street, after the City plows have been by. For more information about how the City clears the streets and why decisions are made the way they are, priority route maps and more, please visit our website at www.cranbrook.ca, and click on ‘Snow Removal Information’ listed under City of Cranbrook Links on the homepage.

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Triton Swimmers qualify for Provincials For the Townsman

Back row, left to right: Dave Chisholm, Matthew Meuleman, Jayden White, Sarah Brown, Rhys Marlatt. Front row, left to right: Cam Wilson, Chloe Mayes, Sydney Kenke, Ella Kenke, Madeline Hill. Missing: Shelby Lehmann

The Cranbrook Triton Swim Team had a superb competition January 22-24, at the Kelowna Aquajets Snowfest Swim Meet. Ten swimmers attended this meet posting many personal best times with the top eight finishers collecting points for the club. The Tritons placed 7th as a team with 573 points. Individuals from the Tritons attending this meet were: Swimmers – Sarah Brown, Madeline Hill, Elle Kenke, Sydney Kenke, Shelby Lehmann, Rhys Marlatt, Chloe Mayes, Matthew Meuleman, Jayden White and Cam Wilson. Coach - Dave Chisholm The top 8 finishes by swimmers attending this Kelowna Meet were: • Sarah placed 6th in the 200 Freestyle Relay and 7th in the 200 Medley Relay.

• Madeline placed 2nd in 200 Backstroke; 3rd in 50 Backstroke; 5th in 200 Individual Medley; 7th in 100 Backstroke; 8th in the 50 Freestyle and 100 Butterfly as well as 6th in the 200 Freestyle Relay and 7th in the 200 Medley Relay. Maddi qualifies for BC AA Provincial Champs. • Ella placed 5th in 100 Breaststroke; 7th in 50 Breaststroke; and 7th in the 200 Freestyle Relay. • Sydney placed 2nd in the 100 Breaststroke; and 6th in 400 Freestyle, 200 Individual Medley, 50 Breaststroke and 200 Breaststroke as well as 7th in the 200 Freestyle Relay and the 200 Medley Relay. Sydney qualifies for BC AAA Provincial Champs. • Shelby Lehmann placed 7th in 400 Freestyle as well as 7th in the

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200 Freestyle Relay. • Rhys placed 1st in all his swims of 50 and 100 Freestyle; 50, 100 and 200 Backstroke; 50 and 100 Butterfly. Rhys qualifies for BC AAA Provincial Champs. • Chloe placed 6th and 7th in 200 Freestyle Relays. • Matthew Meuleman placed 2nd in 200 Freestyle and 200 Individual Medley; 3rd in 400 Freestyle, 4th in 100 Freestyle; 5th in 50 Breaststroke and 100 Butterfly; 6th in 50 Freestyle and 7th in 50 Butterfly. Matthew qualifies for BC AAA Provincial Champs. • Jayden White placed 6th in the 200 Freestyle Relay and 7th in the 200 Medley Relay. • Cam Wilson placed 4th in 50 Butterfly; 6th in 200 Breaststroke; and 8th in the 200 Freestyle. Cam qualifies for BC AA Provincial Champs. BC AA Provincial Championships are in Penticton, February 12 14, and BC AAA Provincial Championships are in Victoria, March 4 – 6.

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50 Crazy Foods to try in Iceland: Part II Carla Nelson of Maritime Travel brings us another list of Icelandic delicacies

For the Townsman

Carla Nelson of Maritime Travel dines on some Icelandic deliciousness.

hile in Iceland last summer, I was fortunate to be able to try some new and interesting foods. Here is the list of strange and wonderful foods to try in Iceland and how I made out with the list in the two weeks I was there. This is part 2. Fishburgers – They never tell you what the fish is, apparently it changes all the time, and it’s usually ground meat, so who knows? I ate it anyways. Served with fish soup.

Rhubarb jam – rabarbarasulta or ‘Icelandic jam’. It grows everywhere. They put it in meatballs, cake filling and on waffles and bread. Delicious! Rot-cured skate – Another stinky one! Apparently smells like urine and makes your eyes water. Traditional at Christmas. Good grief. Thank goodness I missed Christmas there. Sheep head – burned and boiled. Half a singed head with turnip and potatoes. Yes, I ate

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it. Good thing for the turnip and potatoes as there is not enough edible in a head to make a meal! Though Icelanders wouldn’t agree, they eat more parts than I was willing to. Chocolate eggs – eaten in large quantities at Easter. Missed it. My hips say thank you. Organic veggies – a short growing season but 24 hour sun results in some large tomatoes, cucumbers and bell peppers. No pesticides because they are no insects. Very tasty. Kleinur – Icelandic doughnuts. A twisted doughnut which some say resembles female genitalia. Weird. But they are yummy. Brennivin – the national drink. A spirit made from potatoes and cumin. Also known as Black Death. I drank it to wash down the rotten shark! Icelandic water – the champagne of the north. Considered the purest in the world. You won’t find any bottled water here, just drink from a stream or the tap, it’s fantastic! Eggs of the Viking hen – small eggs with a dark yolk and a strong taste. They’re good. Iceland moss – they put it in tea, soup, bread. Apparently the fungus has medicinal powers. I passed. I think. Puffin – cute and tasty! Roasted ‘lundi’ is really good. A wild gamey taste with a hint of fishiness. Served without beak. Porrablot – This is the name for an Icelandic buffet. Everything is either smoked, pickled or dried, washed down with Brennivin. Held in winter months. Missed it. Bolludagur – means ‘Bun Day’. Held around Lent, parents spank their kids ‘buns’ and reward them with creamfilled dough balls. Weird, glad I missed it. I might have reported abuse. Skyr – I loved skyr! Similar to yogurt, only thicker and made with skimmed milk. Fat free and high in calcium and protein. Eaten many times during the day. Some nightclubs have erotic skyr wrestling and when the Icelanders protest the government, they throw it at

the politicians. Interesting. Wild Salmon – It was good, but living in BC, didn’t find it anything special. Dulse – seaweed. Harvested and dried into salty snacks. I’m a Maritimer, so I’ve had this before, and I like it. Surir hrutspungar – a fancy name for ram testicles. Boiled balls. Yum. No, I didn’t! Icelandic bananas – grown in greenhouses with geothermal heat, these are big and bold in flavour. Icelandic horse – Even though Icelanders love their noble companions, they love the special flavour of the meat more! You’ll find filly on the menu, and steak and sausage in the grocery store. I couldn’t do it. Hardfiskur – dried fish snacks. Chewy and fishy, mainly catfish, haddock or cod. Too stinky for me. Svida lappir – singed sheep feet. Nibble on boiled skin or suck on if pickled. Yech. The poor sheep, they don’t leave much uneaten. I ate the head, he can have his feet. Icelandic flowers – natural essences from flowers are mixed into powerful health foods to encourage creativity, joy and laughter. That’s what they told me. I passed. Arctic tern eggs – a delicacy that Icelanders steal from the nests of screeching birds every spring. I missed this event. Christmas buffet – Icelanders love to eat and celebrations are great excuses for a buffet of seasonal delicacies. Classic Christmas foods include smoked lamb, ham and leaf-cut bread, gravlax, herring, reindeer pate, and crab salad . This one I’m sorry I missed! Well, that’s all 50 foods! My taste count is 13 from this batch. My taste tally 26/50. Anyone out there can beat my count? Let me know, and good on ya! I count ‘hakarl’ (rotten shark) and ‘boiled sheep head’ as the worst of the best!

For more information on Iceland, contact Carla Nelson, Branch Manager, Maritime Travel, 250.489.4788.

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Mulcair shoulders blame in letter to NDP supporters KRISTY KIRKUP Canadian Press

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comings. I could have done a better job.” Rebecca Blaikie, the party’s president who is leading the election post-mortem, told party faithful on Tuesday that many believe the NDP presented “cautious change” as opposed to “real change” that the Liberals claimed to offer. They feel the campaign lacked a strong, simple narrative that made it more difficult to present a co-ordinated

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a more proactive approach, one where caucus members are invited to initiate projects that help us reach out to the people we represent.” Mulcair also acknowledged the party’s balanced budget pledge was a problem during the campaign - a change from a televised interview on Tuesday, in which he would not concede this was a mistake. “We are addressing the important observation from the interim report that the campaign lacked an overarching narrative that could eas-

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Blackthorn brings Celtic night to Studio 64 Mike Redfern

Ensemble Caprice, February 23 at 7:30 pm at the Royal Alexandra Hall.

Timeless baroque repertoire on display at Royal Alexandra For the Townsman

For 25 years Ensemble Caprice has been known for the innovative spirit it breathes into the baroque repertoire. And the renowned orchestra is coming to Cranbrook’s Royal Alexandra Hall Feb. 23. Ensemble Caprice, a baroque ensemble which performs on period instruments, was founded by acclaimed recorder soloist Matthias Maute and has become known for its innovative and adventuresome approach to an increasingly expanding musical repertoire. In addition to their concerts in Montreal, the orchestra undertakes several tours every year – an impressive accomplishment, with dozens of concerts given in Quebec, Canada, USA, Europe, and Asia. They have named their latest project Salsa Baroque. Salsa is the Spanish word for sauce, designating at the same time a dance as well as a family of musical genres in Latin-American music. It is this latter meaning and its ancient roots that, together with a bit of humour, that Ensemble Caprice have taken to give the title Salsa baroque to their project.

Despite the human and political tragedies surrounding the colonization of the South American continent, the multi-polar musical culture that resulted is distinguished by its fiery spirit and passion: here is music with a unique character that enriches the repertoire of the 17th century with refreshing novelties. Music of Latin America and Spain of the 17th and 18th Century. During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the musical dialogue between the Old and the New Worlds produced extraordinary results. This fascinating blend of European polyphony and Latin American traditional music created a unique style. Also included in the programme are sonatas by Falconieri, a European composer who was influenced by this Latin American style. Gems from this spectacular musical era will be performed on instruments that were common at the time: flutes and recorders, baroque guitar, cello and various percussion instruments. Tickets are available at the Key City Theatre Box Office 250-426-7006 and Online at www.keycitytheatre.com.

Blackthorn, a Canadian Celtic folk band from Vancouver, will open Kimberley’s 2016 Live at Studio 64 spring season on Friday, March 4, with a concert of traditional and contemporary Celtic music. The program will feature jigs and reels, airs and ballads rooted in Scottish, Irish, English and French traditions, including original compositions by members of the band that can be heard on their recent albums. It promises to be a high energy, toe-tapping time. Blackthorn’s four instrumentalists all sing vocals. Rosie Carver on fiddle is a classically trained violinist, associate director of Vancouver’s Corelli Strings and founder and director of the West Coast Fiddleheads. Her instrumental compositions can be heard on the band’s recent album, Sweet ForgetMe-Not. Michelle Carlisle plays flute, piccolo, penny whistle and fife. She started her musical career playing classical, jazz, Latin and blues before turning to the complex harmonies and rhythms of Celtic music and joining Black-

Vancouver band Blackthorn playing at Studio 64 in Kimberley, Friday, March 4. cations as well as hosting the Vancouver Co-op Radio show, In the Claddagh Ring, on Friday nights. The fourth member of the group, Tim Renaud, plays bass, bodhran, and octave-mandolin. Tim writes music in the traditional style as well as producing and engi-

thorn over a decade ago. Michael Viens plays 6 & 12-string guitars, harmonica and bohdran. He started his career as a saxophonist and singing in an acappella choir before joining Blackthorn in 1995. Michael co-hosts weekly traditional music sessions in a couple of Lower Mainland lo-

neering albums, including Blackthorn’s recent Sweet Forget-Me-Not. Since 1989 Blackthorn has been appearing regularly to great acclaim at concerts, festivals, and Highland Games across Western Canada and the Pacific North West of the USA. In that time they have produced 5 albums, their latest, Open Skies, the title song of which is a tribute to Michelle’s home province of Saskatchewan, was released in September, 2015. Previous albums are Sweet Forget-Me-Not in 2008, Singing the Travels in 2003, Market Town in 1996, and their first album, The Dark Island, released in 1992 but no longer available. Tunes from these albums can be heard on their website. The March 4 concert in Studio 64 starts at 8 p.m., doors open at 7.30 p.m. for bar service and seating. Advance tickets are $22 for Kimberley arts council members, $24 for non-members, available online at www.eastkootenaysnapd. com or from Centre 64 (250427-4919). Season tickets for the three concert series are $60 KAC members, $66 non-members. Tickets at the door are $26 if the concert isn’t sold out in advance.

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LNG Canada CEO Andy Calitz announces project proceeding to engineering and environmental assessment, joined by officials from PetroChina, Mitsubishi and Korea Gas as well as Premier Christy Clark and Natural Gas Development MInister Rich Coleman, April 30, 2014.

Shell postpones LNG decision to late 2016 Tom Fletcher Black Press

With a world-wide slump in oil and natural gas prices extending further than expected, the Shell-led liquefied natural gas project proposed for Kitimat has delayed its final investment decision until the end of the year. Backed by a consortium of Shell Canada, Korea Gas, Mitsubishi and PetroChina, the LNG Canada project is a key part of the B.C. government’s bid to enter the global LNG export market. Along with delays on the Petronas-led Pacific Northwest LNG proposed for Prince Rupert, the chances of a large LNG project being under construction by the 2017 provincial election have faded. Premier Christy Clark was attending an industrial development conference in Ottawa when the delay was revealed in Shell’s quarterly update. As with other global energy companies, the glut of oil resulted in a 44 per cent in earnings for Shell compared to the same quarter last year. Clark, who rode the prospect of an LNG revenue bonanza to victory in the 2013 B.C. election, acknowledged that the delay is significant. “What I was pleased to see, though, is that Shell has reconfirmed its intention to make a final investment decision this year, even in these very uncertain times,” Clark said. LNG Canada CEO Andy Calitz was attend-

ing the same conference and he noted that the delay means all four international partners have agreed to stay with the project. “LNG Canada is in great shape as a project,” Calitz said. “We have all our federal and provincial environmental approvals in place, and the

National Energy Board recently decided that they support a 40-year export licence.” Another factor in the delay is the ongoing Shell takeover of British Gas Group, which had its own proposal to build a pipeline and LNG terminal in the Prince Rupert area.

LNG Canada has an agreement with TransCanada Corp. to build a pipeline through the Rocky Mountains from northeastern B.C., where Shell and others have major gas drilling operations in the Montney shale near Dawson Creek and other gasrich formations.

Pacific Northwest LNG is still waiting for its federal environmental permit, after redesigning its LNG tanker port proposed for Lelu Island near the Prince Rupert port. Local protests have dogged the project over its potential impact on salmon in the Skeena River.

Power outage notice: planned maintenance St. Mary’s Band

The Skills for Jobs Blueprint is the provincial government’s plan for matching people up with the right skills to meet a known labour market demand. Government funded the forestry skills training program for 24 local people at a cost of $700,000.00.

Students took 17 weeks of intensive training through College of the Rockies in plant & tree identiﬁcation, silviculture, brush & chain saw operation, First Aid, leadership, work-place safety. All skills training is designed to meet or exceed the expectations of employers.

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After the classroom and ﬁeld training, students were given shortterm job placements to get some experience. Employers reported high satisfaction with the level of knowledge of the students. All students are expected to ﬁnd full time jobs.

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Dave Humphrey Items compiled from the archived newspapers held at the Cranbrook History Centre Archives

1908 Hillcrest to be the Pittsburg of Canada … C. P. Hill, managing director of the Hillcrest coal mines, accompanied by Mrs. Hill, was in Cranbrook spending Sunday with Superintendent and Mrs. Erickson. Mr. Hill, when seen by a representative of the Herald, said: “I expect to see Hillcrest one of the best towns in South Western Alberta. There are five producing coal mines within a mile of the townsite. The payrolls from those mines amount to $100,000 per month. Lots in the town site of Hillcrest will not be put on the market until the general meeting of the company has been held in March, if after that, prices will be announced and the lots put on the market. There are already forty-seven buildings on the townsite and a hotel is finished and the furniture is being installed. “Hillcrest coal,” concluded Mr. Hill, “is the best steam coal in Canada. It burns, to a white ash and is absolutely free from clinkers.” Why be a crow? … An Optimistic club has been formed in Cranbrook and has adopted the following as its qualifications: The man who never makes any mistakes never makes anything else. Before money was invented, some people were happy. Shake hands as though you meant it and smile. Go bury thy sorrows, the world has its share. Just smile. When in doubt take Optimistic views. Nobody can really harm you but yourself. You are under obligation to every man on earth. Hard luck stories are like overdue notes. In the realm of the birds, the lark is the Optimist, the crow is the pessimist. Why be a crow? Keep pushing … Cranbrook should have the University of British Columbia. No spot in the whole of this great province is better adapted for the purpose than Cranbrook. Everybody, irrespective of party affiliations, should do all in their power to convince the powers that be to this effect. The establishment of a university in Cranbrook would be of inestimable value to the city and district. It would not only bring a large increase in population by the students who would be here but the fact of Cranbrook being the acknowledged seat of learning for the province would attract people of the very best class as permanent residents of this city. Banana belt … The Herald originated the term “banana belt” and applied it to the Cranbrook district. Any newspaper who uses it in connection with any part of North America except the Cranbrook district, is guilty of plagiarism. Electric trains … In the not very far distant future electric railways, operated by the wonderful water power in the district will radiate from Cranbrook. They will connect every point in the district, from Windermere, on the north to Gateway, on the south from Crows Nest on the east to Creston on the west. Wasa bridge … The new bridge at Wasa, that is being built by N. Hanson, is nearly completed. This will be a good thing for Cranbrook. Movies … The moving pictures at the Edison theatre are particularly good this week. Mr. J. A. Brin is doing all in his power to make the entertainment attractive and is succeeding if crowded houses count for anything. Moving pictures have come to stay. There are no less than twelve firms in the United States manufacturing films and two weekly newspapers devoted to the moving picture business are published in New York. To men who wish to make the best of

The explosion at Hillcrest Mine on June 19, 1914, ripped through the mine and damaged the hoist house outside the No. 1 entrance. In this historical photo, family and friends gather at the mine site to wait for news of the men in the mine. — photo courtesy of the Crowsnest Museum & Archives life … Don’t Spend Your Money on Whisky. This Space is paid for by the Methodist Church Temperance Department. Every possible help within reason will be given to men desiring to quit the Drink Habit. Call and have a chat with the Pastor. Residence next the Church. Phone 10 They are coming … Sky pilots are flocking into Elko every week and we expect to see tenders called for the construction of at least four churches. We are expecting a gang of Mormons in this week from the south and a Salvation Army drum corps from the east. Bunch of “old timers” … On Sunday afternoon some twenty men were in the rotunda of the Cranbrook hotel and among them, saying goodbye to George Miner, were fourteen who were in Cranbrook before Cranbrook started. They were; James Ryan, G. W. Robinson, George Miner, George Bremner, Dr. Bell, J. P. Fink, George Leitch, E. D. Johnson, V. Hyde Baker, E. H. Small, Chief of Police Dow, F. E. Simpson, Hutch and “Brownie”, the Herald dog. Cranbrook beautiful … A Cranbrook beautiful should be the aim of every citizen. Not only for our personal satisfaction but for the purpose of making the city attractive to our fellow citizens and the stranger within our gates. We should do all in our power to get rid of unsightly spots and to substitute that which is pleasing to the eye. Much can be done a trifling expense by the planting of a few flowers and flowering shrubs about our homes. If every householder, without exception, was to devote a little time to cultivating a small flowerbed what a difference it would make. The Herald would like to suggest that at the time of the fall fair a prize he given for the best kept garden. This is done every year in Nelson and the competition is very keen indeed. Let us have a Cranbrook Beautiful. The city council does good work … Everything is moving smoothly and the people are pleased. The health committee reported that they had visited the Chinese quarter and the alleys in the center of the city. Some of the Chinese houses were found to be overcrowded and dirty, chicken houses, being, in some instances, adjoining the dwelling. Instructions were given in each case to clean up, The committee found several alleys and yards in a dirty condition and instructed the owners or tenants to clean them up. The committee intends to ask for further powers which will be dealt with in a bylaw to be submitted at the next regular meeting. Ladies’ basket ball match ... The Gymnasium was crowded last Thursday night by an expected audience to witness the match game of Basket Ball between two teams of ladies, known as the “ Stars” and the “Crescents”. After a few preliminaries, the ladies commenced to play at 8.30, being umpired by Mr. W. Hopkins the secretary of the Gym

in a very able manner. In the middle of the game, the lights suddenly went out, and the large audience reluctantly had to leave. The score stood in favor of the Stars 4 to 0, but the Crescents were placing a strong game at the time of the accident to the light. The game was replayed on Friday night. It is not unlikely that another team will be got together shortly, several ladies wishing to play. Sleigh ride party ... The younger generation started on what was intended to be, a most delightful sleigh ride to Wycliffe, but which terminated at the second bridge on Cranbrook Avenue. The party consisting of five or six gentlemen and about twenty ladies walked back home much displeased with the unfortunate ending of what was intended to be an evening of pleasure. Women who wear well ... It is astonishing how great a change a few years of married life often make in the appearance and disposition of many women. The freshness, the charm, the brilliance vanish like the bloom from a peach which is rudely handled. The matron is only a dim shadow, a faint echo of the charming maiden. There are two reasons for this change, ignorance and neglect. Few young women appreciate the shock to the system through the change which comes with marriage and motherhood. Many neglect to deal with the unpleasant pelvic drains and weaknesses which too often come with marriage and motherhood, not understanding that this secret drain is robbing the cheek of its freshness and the form of its fairness. As sorely as the general health suffers when there is derangement of the health of the delicate womanly organs, so surely when these organs are established in health the face and form at once witness to the fact in renewed comeliness. Nearly a million women have found health and happiness in the use of Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. It makes weak women strong and sick women well. Ingredients on label: contains no alcohol or harmful habit-forming drugs. Made wholly of those native American medicinal roots most highly recommended by leading medical authorities of all the several schools of practice for the cure of woman’s peculiar ailments. For nursing mothers, or for those broken-down in health by too frequent bearing of children, also for the expectant mothers, to prepare the system for the coming of baby and making its advent easy and almost painless, there is no medicine quite so good as “Favorite Prescription”. It can do no harm in any condition of the system. It is a most potent invigorating tonic and strengthening nervine, nicely adapted to woman’s delicate system by a physician of large experience in the treatment of woman’s peculiar ailments. Dr. Pierce may be consulted by letter free of charge. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical institute Buffalo, N. Y.

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Hiker stumbles across remains of human foot on Vancouver Island beach PORT RENFREW, B.C. - British Columbia’s coroners’ service has confirmed that a foot discovered on a Vancouver Island shoreline is in fact human. A hiker exploring Botanical Beach near Port Renfrew Sunday afternoon came across a running shoe containing a human foot in a sock. B.C. Coroners Service spokeswoman Barb McLintock says an investigation is underway to determine whose foot it is and the cause of death. She says so far there is no suspicion of foul play. This is the 13th foot found washed up on the B.C. coast since 2007. McLintock says of the 12 previous instances, coroners have been able to identify 10 of the feet, belonging to seven people. Bullying incident ends season for high school team A bullying incident involving several high school basketball players in Victoria has ended the season for the entire team. The principal of Oak Bay Secondary suspended the junior boys’ basketball team after a questionable photo was taken as one team member posed with another

during a road trip last month. Victoria School Board Supt. Piet Langstraat says one of the boys was bullied after the picture was posted online. Langstraat learned most of the team knew about the bullying so she decided to end the season, while further discipline is considered.

Police in Abbotsford play cupid to keep drivers off cell phones Police in Abbotsford say there’s a heartwarming way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, and it doesn’t involve chocolates or frilly underwear. For the third year, police in the Fraser Valley city are running the ‘Love Them Enough Not To Call’ campaign, where parents, kids, lovers and friends can pledge to their Valentine that they love them enough not to use an electronic device while driving. Participants email their pledge to roadsafety↕abbypd.ca, and, in return, staff at the police department will call that person’s Valentine on Feb. 14, tell them their loved one is thinking of them, and wish them a great day. Police hope the campaign keeps drivers off cell phones or other devices while behind the wheel, and they note nothing says Valentine’s Day like a call from the police.

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FRUITY CANADIAN PEPPERONI, MUSHROOM & PINEAPPLE

2ND 2 TOPPING PIZZA $9 MORE

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FRESH DOUGH DAILY Choose Your Sauce: • Signature Tomato • White Parmesan • Pesto Choose Your Crust: Thin or Regular or 12”

HAWAIIAN Lots of Canadian Smoked Ham Juicy Pineapple Chunks

DOUBLE PEPPERONI Canadian’s specially blended Spicy Pepperoni and even more Pepperoni 2 - 10” 2 - 12” 2 - 14” $22.95 $27.95 $34.95

THE ULTIMATE Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Canadian Ham, Onions, Green Peppers, Shrimp, Black Olives, Tomatoes, Pineapple, Lean Ground Beef, and Smoked Canadian Bacon 2 - 12” 2 - 14” $34.95 $41.95

CHICKEN PIZZAS BBQ CHICKEN BONANZA Meaty BBQ Chicken, Green Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes and Smoked Canadian Bacon

CHICKEN CAESAR Caesar Dressing, Chicken, Tomatoes, Onions, Smoked Canadian Bacon and Parmesan Cheese

CHICKEN PESTO A favourite Thin Crust Pizza with Pesto Sauce, Chicken, Spinach, Tomatoes, and Feta Cheese

CHICKEN MONTE CRISTO White Parmesan Sauce, Chicken, Canadian Smoked Ham, and Red Peppers

CHICKEN BACON RANCH Ranch Dressing, Julienne Chicken, Smoked Canadian Bacon, Tomatoes

2 - 10” $24.95

2 - 12” $30.95

2 - 14” $38.95

BACON DOUBLE CHEESE Seasoned Lean Ground Beef, Canadian Bacon, Tomatoes, Onions, Cheddar and Mozzarella Cheeses

VEGETARIAN

PHILLY STEAK Sirloin Beef Strips, Fresh Mushrooms, Onions and Green Peppers

GARDEN VEGGIE Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Tomatoes, Sliced Black Olives and Onions

HAWAIIAN SUPREME Canadian Smoked Ham, Juicy Pineapple Chunks, Smoked Canadian Bacon and Crispy Green Peppers

ITALIAN HARVEST Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Onions, Green Peppers, and our ‘full of flavour’ Italian Sausage

EUROPEAN VEGGIE Artichokes, Tomatoes, Onions, Feta Cheese and Sliced Black Olives

PEPPERONI SUPREME Spicy Pepperoni, Chilli Peppers, Feta Cheese, Fresh Tomatoes

CLASSIC ITALIAN Capicolli, Spicy Pepperoni, Salami, Green Peppers and Sliced Black Olives

FOUR CHEESE PLEASER Mozzarella, Feta, Edam, Parmesan 2 - 10” 2 - 12” 2 - 14” $24.95 $30.95 $38.95

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TUSCAN SAUSAGE SUPREME A Thin Crust Pizza with Pesto Sauce, Onions, Italian sausage, Tomatoes, Basil SICILIAN PIZZA Signature sauce, Ancho Chipotle Sauce, Spicy Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Red Pepper, Onion, Oregano and Canadian’s Cheese Blend Single 10” Single 12” Single 14” $13.95 $17.10 $21.45

Pick up the Savings!

Three on Three

NEW YORK DELI Signature Sauce, Spicy Pepperoni, Salami, Italian Sausage and Canadian’s Cheese Blend x2 10” x2 12” x2 14” $24.95 $30.95 $38.95

Lunch Pick Up Special

Three 12” Three Topping Pizzas $36 Three 14” Three Topping Pizzas $48

One - 10” 2 Topping Pizza & Pop

At participating locations. No substitutions or additions allowed. Mention Coupon when ordering and present coupon when picking up. Not valid with any other offer. Expires March 17, 2016.

$7.95

+ tax

Extra cheese will attract Extra charges.

2 - 14” $30.95

1 Topping: $21.95

TUESDAY 2 TOPPING SPECIAL*

$26.45

$32.95

2 Toppings: $22.95

$27.95

$34.95

3 Toppings: $23.95

$29.45

$36.95

*not 2 for 1 1 - 12” Two Topping Pizza ONLY $11.00* Upsize to 14” $4 more Pick up price. At participating locations

4 Toppings: $24.95

$30.95

$38.95

Extra Toppings: $2.00 $2.50

$3.00

• Salami • Spiced Lean Ground Beef • Banana Peppers • Pineapple • Capicolli • Sirloin Steak Strips • Green Peppers • Mushrooms • Smoked Oysters • Pepperoni • BBQ Chicken • Red Peppers • Artichokes • Parmesan • Shrimp • Spinach • Italian Sausage • Sun Dried Tomatoes • Chili Peppers • Crushed Garlic • Peaches • Canadian Ham • Fresh Tomatoes • Anchovies • Onions • Black Olives • Smoked Bacon • Jalapeno Peppers *Some toppings may contain soya

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Donair $6.50 each

McCain Deep & Delicious 510g $8.95

Salads

2 Caesar $9.50 2 Green $7.50

Super Wings 10 $10

1 - 14” CANADIAN CLASSIC (Bacon, Ham, Pepperoni, Mushroom)

30 $30

1 - 14” TWO TOPPING PIZZA Of Your Choice ONLY $30.00 Pick up price. At participating locations

Cheesy Garlic Fingers 24pc -

Cinnamon Sensation $6

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.85 each

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Cranbrook’s Only

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At participating locations. No substitutions or additions allowed. Mention Coupon when ordering and present coupon when picking up. Not valid with any other offer. Expires March 17, 2016.

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DEBIT on DELIVERY at participating locations DELIVERY AVAILABLE With minimum Purchase Limited Delivery Area Surcharge May Apply. All prices are subject to change without notice. Taxes extra. Some items may not be available at all locations. Some toppings may contain soya. ©Copyright Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza 2011. For information on franchise opportunities available in your area visit: www.canadian2for1pizza.com

Cans $1.25 2 Litre $3.25 plus deposit.

WEDNESDAY IS PIZZA PARTY!!

PICK YOUR TOPPINGS*

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2 - 10” 2 - 12” Cheese Only: $20.95 $24.95

Extra Cheese*: $4.00 $5.50 $7.00 *cheddar, feta or cheese blend

CLASSIC GREEK Seasoned Lean Ground Beef, Feta Cheese, Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Onions and Sliced Black Olives

EXTRAS (Not 2 for 1)

for $4 more add Chicken & Mushrooms or Shrimp & Red Peppers Pick up price. At participating locations

BUILD YOUR OWN

SUPER TACO PIZZA Seasoned Lean Ground Beef, Onions, Chunky Salsa, Mozzarella. Baked then layered with Sour Cream, Lettuce, Tomatoes & Cheddar Cheese

MEDITERRANEAN Spinach, Feta Cheese, Tomatoes, Onions, Green Peppers and Sliced Black Olives

Pick up price. At participating locations Fettuccine Alfredo 2 Pasta, 2 Garden Salads, 2 Garlic Toast ONLY $17.00

2-10 oz. orders of BBQ RIBS w/2 Pastas $41.95

MEAT LOVERS Spicy Pepperoni, Smoked Ham, Salami, Seasoned Lean Ground Beef, Italian Sausage

HOT & SPICY Tomatoes, Banana Peppers, Capicolli, Jalapeno Peppers and Chilli Peppers

Spaghetti or Lasagna 2 Pasta, 2 Garden Salads, 2 Garlic Toast ONLY $17.00

2 HALF BBQ CHICKEN w/2 Pastas $35.00

HOUSE SPECIAL Shrimp, Pepperoni, Smoked Ham, Onions, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Black Olives

MEXICAN FIESTA Seasoned Lean Ground Beef, Chilli Peppers, Onions, Green Peppers, Tomatoes, and Jalapenos

MONDAY IS PASTA NIGHT

Entrees include 2 Tossed Salads, and 2 Garlic Toasts 2 Baked PASTAS w/cheese $20.95 Spaghetti or Lasagna w/meat sauce Fettuccine with Alfredo Sauce Add 2 Extra Toppings $4.00

CLASSICS CANADIAN CLASSIC Canadian Smoked Ham and Bacon, Spicy Pepperoni and Mushrooms

PASTA • CHICKEN • RIBS

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See March 17, 2016 Daily Townsman/Daily Bulletin

FOR NEW SPECIALS!