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JCI Family Fun Derby raises $7,895 FOR T H E TOWNS MAN

Another year of unseasonable weather, but another great turnout by the community to support local kids with cancer.

JCI Kootenay, Fort

Steele Heritage Town and the Family Fishing Derby volunteers and sponsors have a lot to be proud of after hosting an amazing fundraising event on Family Day.

Cranbrook gets deer project funds B A R RY CO U LT E R

Cranbrook is among the East Kootenay communities awarded grants to support an urban deer translocation trial project, set for this winter.

The Province announced Monday it is providing $36,000 to three communities — Cranbrook, Elkford and Invermere — to support urban deer management projects.

The announcement was made by Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests,Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

“The Province is committed to partnering with local governments to facilitate the development of urban deer management solutions,” Thomson said in a statement Monday.

“Every community is unique, and strategies for dealing with urban deer are informed by local conditions and community attitudes.”

Cranbrook is receiving a total of $4,000 in funds, while Invermere gets $6,000. Elkford gets the lion’s share of

the grant — $26,000.

“Urban deer continue to be a problem in the city,” said Cranbrook Acting Mayor Wesly Graham. “We appreciate the financial support of the Province in helping us try to manage our local deer population.”

Cranbrook’s most recent deer count identified an urban herd of 137 ungulates — the highest result since the city began keeping track of urban deer numbers in 2010. The City also conducted a cull over December and January of 20 animals.

At the Union of BC Municipalities meeting in September last year, the Province also announced it would set aside $100,000 a year for urban deer mitigation.

The statement released Monday said the Province will review the results translocation project with an eye to improving it.

The translocation is set to take place over the course of the next few months. It is already underway in Kimberley.

Topping last year’s similar event at Fort Steele, the 2016 version of the derby raised nearly $7,900 that will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society who will then distribute the funding to local kids with cancer and their families to support

treatment, travel and other expenses incurred while they fight the disease.

In addition to the fundraising, two local families won amazing vacation prizes donated by long time Derby Whale Sponsors. Dean and Tracey Uphill of

Dacota Freight sponsored a trip to Disneyland for a young cancer survivor and her family from Fernie; this is a legacy Dean and Tracey have generously continued every year the Derby has been held.

When contacted about the good news the fami-

ly was extremely grateful, “This is such an amazing event. The phone call we received last night just made my year. We told our son and daughter and they both cried they were so happy.”

Sunshine Houseboats Ltd. also spon-

sored a houseboat vacation for a young boy and his family from Creston who were very excited and made the trip to Fort Steele with many family members to enjoy the Family Fund Day festivities.

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COURTESY AL NUTINI

The Mount Baker Senior Girls basketball team travelled to Notre Dame High School in Calgary on the weekend to wrap up their tournament schedule for the 2015-16 season. The Wild defeated the Blue and Gold of Notre Dame to take home the Championship.

Back row, left to right: Julie Frankle, Mary Amsing, Rachel Hubick, Alexius Bell, Claire Duffy. Front row, left to right: Lacey Reay, Kal Taye, Justyn Mackie, Haylee Thomas. Missing: McKenzie Lightburn, Hunter Burton, Ashley Drought, Madeline Gentile & Sabrina Hobi. See more in Sports, Page 11.

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I need a home.

LICORICE is a black and white 2 year old girl. She enjoys being petted but not for too long at one time. She will certainly let you know when a petting session should be over. Licorice is fairly independent, she doesn’t need a lot of attention. She is an amazing mouser and would do best in a home with no other animals.

SPCA Recycle Program

For pickup, call 250-489-2450 Richard & Gail Ballance 3925 53 St. S, Cranbrook

I need a home.

SAMOA is a young energetic girl who loves to be around people. She will loose leash walk nicely. She will sit and stay with voice and hand commands. Samoa loves to play but is not good at giving up her toy. She does not like loud noises and just needs some reassurance. She enjoys routine. Samoa is unsure of how to play with other dogs and we are working on socializing her.

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I need a home.

TABI is a senior female short haired torbie. She is quite shy and likes affection on her own terms. She is a little unsure of children, loud noises and strangers. She is looking for a quiet home where she can relax without to much interruption.

125A Slater Rd., Cranbrook, BC 250 417-0477 • 877 411 0477 www.bridgeinteriors.com

I need a home.

SAPHRON is a beautiful 8 month old brown tabby. Shes a little shy and takes a while to get used to new situations.

Saphron likes to have hiding areas to feel safe. If you are patient, gentle and live in a quiet home, this cat will certainly come out of her shell for you! She loves the outdoors and is an amazing mouser. She is great with other cats.

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SAMMY is a cute black and white 10 month old kitten. She is very loving and affectionate. She good with other cats and dogs. She is very active, playful and loves the outdoors.

250-489-4555 1-888-489-4555 2101 Cranbrook St. N. Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5M6 www.topcrop.biz

LOCAL NEWS

S.P.C.A. Newsletter February 23, 2016 East Kootenay Branch Happenings

National Cup Cake Day February 29th

National Cupcake Day™ is the first-ever, coordinated Canadian event to support local shelters, SPCAs, and Humane Societies. In 2015, animal lovers across Canada raised over $450,000 in support of their favourite societies.

Register for National Cupcake Day and host your own National Cupcake Day Party where you bake cupcakes for your co-workers, friends and family. Your guests donate to the participating animal welfare charity of your choice, in exchange for a cupcake, and raise critically-needed funds for animals that are abused, abandoned, neglected or no longer wanted.

Your Cupcake Day party can be held at your workplace, home, schools or local community centre anywhere where you think people will enjoy a treat!

National Cupcake Day is Monday, February 29, 2016, although you can hold your Cupcake Day Party on whatever day works best for you in February.

The event is supported by the Ontario SPCA and BC SPCA on behalf of participating local shelters, SPCAs, and Humane Societies.

The East Kootenay Branch will be selling cupcakes at the shelter on February 26th – February 28th from 1pm-4pm.

Come on out and fight cruelty with cupcakes and “bake” a difference for animals!

PetSmart Charities and The East Kootenay Branch Team Up to Fight Cat Overpopulation in Cranbrook!

Do you or someone you know have a cat or kitten that needs to be spayed or neutered? We can help you out! Stop by the shelter and we will arrange your vet appointment and issue you a voucher to get your cat spayed or neutered. Please call 250-426-6751 for more information.

Bottle and Can Recycling to raise money for all of our furry friends!

Thanks to Gail and Richard Ballance a load of funds has been raised to assist with medical costs for all of the animals in the East Kootenay Branch’s care. They pick up, sort and deliver cans and bottles for recycling. If you want to donate please drop off your refundables at the shelter or call Gail and Richard at 250-489-2540 and they will pick up from your home or place of business.

THE BRITISH COLUMBIA SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (BC SPCA)

NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING

EAST KOOTENAY BRANCH OF THE BC SPCA EAST KOOTENAY BRANCH

Will take place on: Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016 – 7pm At: Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce Board Room 2279 Cranbrook Street North For the purpose of: Electing members of the Community Council for the branch, as well as conducting any other business of the Branch For further information on the meeting or to obtain a copy of the draft agenda, please contact Brenna Baker at bbaker@spca.bc.ca or 250-421-7861.

A copy of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Society is available at: http://www.spca.bc.ca/about/governance-accountability/governance-docs/ Issued by: Peter Johnson, Community Council Chair East Kootenay Branch

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I need a home.

RENEGADE is a 6 month old male cat.

He is just returning from foster care after having the sniffles. He has proved to be a very affectionate young cat. He takes a while to get used to new situations and new people. Once he relaxes he is a great loving boy.

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ROPER is a handsome short haired brown tabby, he is about 3 years old.

Roper is very affectionate, laid-back and fairly independent. He would do best in a where is allowed both indoors and outdoors as he enjoys laying in the sun on a warm day :)

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I need a home.

SAMSON is a fun extremely friendly 10 month old boy. He loves to play and enjoys climbing all over you. If you are looking for a cat who will give you tons of hugs and affection this is your boy.

1923 - 8th St. N., corner of 8th St.

I need a home VANILLA is a very sweet 8 month old brown tabby. She loves her pets and cuddles, she is great with other cats.

Vanilla is a bundle of energy. She loves to play and is curious about everything.

She is sure to keep you entertained and let you know when you are not paying enough attention.

22-10th Ave. S., Cranbrook, BC 250-489-1729 www.thepawshop.ca thepawshop@hotmail.com

I Need a Home DJANGO is a year and a half old plott hound cross. He has lots of energy and would need daily exercise. He has been introduced to hunting but doesn’t have much interest in the chase. Django is good with most other dogs but hasn’t been introduced with cats. He is happy to meet everyone as long as your willing to give him lots of love!

Corinne’s Kennels Located 15 minutes from Cranbrook 250-919-3647

Proud to Support our Local SPCA With the warm weather comes melting snow. As it melts, hidden treasures will surface, which your dog may find and try to eat. Walking on icy surfaces isn’t just difficult for you, but your pet as well. Be careful where you, and your pet are adventuring.

When you get home, be sure to wash your pets feet. The salt and “ice melt” can be hard on their paws, and not good when ingested.

250-426-8517 • 106 5th Ave. S. Cranbrook www.cranbrookveterinary.com Come and see our new Facebook Page. www.facebook.com/cranvet

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Chef Shelby Schiller, left, of BJ’s Restaurant and Creekside Pub went up against Chef Rusty Cox of The Heidout Restaurant and Brewhouse in the final matchup of the opening round of the Kootenay Granite Stone Soup Challenge on Monday at the Salvation Army soup kitchen.

Chef Rusty Cox advances, stone soup semifinals set Opening round of Kootenay Granite Stone Soup Challenge concludes with a clash of two local culinary heavyweights Tre vor Cr awley

There will be a new champion for the Kootenay Granite Stone Soup Challenge this year.

In an intense culinary battle, Rusty Cox of The Hideout Restaurant and Brewhouse exploited a loophole to take down Shelby Schiller, the defending champion, who represents BJ’s Restaurant and Creekside Pub. The last matchup of the opening round at the Salvation Army soup kitchen, Schiller brought a pecan pie as a mystery ingredient that Cox had to use in his soup, however, he declined to give Schiller a mystery ingredient that she had to use in her soup.

But it wasn’t out of the kindness of his heart, as there was a strategic principle at stake.

Had Cox given her a mystery ingredient and she used it in her soup—that would automatically award her five extra points. By denying her a mystery ingredient and using the one she provided for him, Cox was automatically

up five points before voting even started.

“It was an act of aggression,” Cox said. “It’s kind of like going to battle and taking your opponent’s artillery away, so, by taking five points away, I hope I don’t lose by four points now, because that would be terrible.”

Cox ended up taking the win by a vote of 27-16 as polled by Salvation Army clientele.

Although an unorthodox strategy, the Cranbrook and District Community Foundation, which is taking the lead on organizing the Stone Soup Challenge, ended up sanctioning the move.

Schiller admitted being a little thrown off by the luxury of not having a mystery ingredient to use.

“I was absolutely blank. No points and no basis for my soup? It stumped me more than I thought it would have,” she said. “Not having it [mystery ingredient], I was like, ‘Well, I have so many options now, it’s gotta be good.’”

While Cox hoped his tactic would add an ele-

ment of psychological warfare, he knew she would be serving up a challenging mystery ingredient, but wasn’t sure what he’d see on the kitchen counter.

“I heard rumours that Shelby was bringing some kind of habanero scotch bonnet pepper powder, and I have a chilli allergy, so that would’ve absolutely devastated me, but she didn’t follow through on it,” Cox joked. “…If she would’ve found that out, that would’ve been my doom right there.”

In the end, it turned out to be a pecan pie that Cox had to work into his soup.

Both ended up making very similar culinary creations; Schiller with a steak goulash, while Cox served up a steak vegetable soup.

Both were looking over their shoulders, spying on what the other was doing with their similar ingredients.

“We kept looking over, like, ‘What are you doing? That’s what I’m doing…’,” said Schiller.

Added Cox: “Shelby and I used pretty much the identical ingredient

base, just different amounts of what we used. The only difference with mine, was I had a little bit of sweetness because of the pecan pie as a secret ingredient, but it actually fit really nice into the soup.”

The Kootenay Granite Stone Soup Challenge semifinalists are now set, as Chef Graham Barnes, of Max’s Place, will face off against Lindsay Waugh of Hot Shots Cafe on Tuesday afternoon. On Friday, Cox will go head-to-head with Carmen Alaric, the resident chef at the Salvation Army soup kitchen.

The winners of the two semifinals will meet for the final event hosted by the Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort on Wednesday, March 2. Tickets are available through Max’s Place, calling the CDCF at 250-426-1119 or online at Snapd East Kootenay.

The event is a joint fundraiser split between the CDCF’s general endowment fund and the Salvation Army’s proposed 24/7 shelter.

Trevor Crawley photo

The Choice officially celebrated it’s 20th anniversary of business in Cranbrook on Monday, Feb. 22. The Choice, which was originally Boarder’s Choice and founded by Paul Machnau, has exchanged hands a few times over the years, but is now being spearheaded by Joey Sandberg and Mike Peabody. Pictured above: Joey Sandberg and Jaxon Toorenburgh show off a cake with the graphic created by the team over at CranbrookCity.com. Here’s to 20 more years.

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Volunteers at the JCI Kootenay Family Fun Day, held Monday, Feb. 8. at Fort Steele,

JCI Family Fun Day raises almost $8,000 for kids with cancer Continued from page 1

Hundreds of other prizes and draw items were given away throughout the day, including kids who took away a big screen LED TV as well as an X-BoxOne complete with two games courtesy of Mike Hambalek at Caliper Machine & Hydraulics.

The big adult prize was a 2 man pontoon boat valued at over $3,000.00, which went to the winner of the closely contested adult casting contest that had everyone on the edge of their seats.

In order to keep everyone fueled and hydrated for the day, food and refreshments were made available by Whale Sponsors Tim Hortons and Ricks Fine Meats & Sausage, as

well as great donations from local grocery stores and bakeries throughout the region.

This event would not be possible without the amazing support of the dozens of community sponsors and volunteers, as well as the participation of everyone that attended and donated generously.

JCI Kootenay is proud have brought this event to the community and even prouder of the lasting impact it will make on those local families that will benefit the most.

To find out more about JCI Kootenay and how you can create new opportunities for yourself and your community please visit them at Facebook.com/JCIKoo-

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The ever popular sack race — Fort Steele Heritage Town, Feb. 8 tenay or email Presid e nt @ J C I Ko o t e nay . com Special thanks to the

Derby’s Whale Sponsors: Dacota Freight Servcies Ltd., Caliper Machine & Hydraulics,

Sunshine Houseboat Vacations, Tim Hortons Cranbrook, Genex Marketing, Fort Steele Heri-

tage Town, Rick’s Fine Meats & Sausage, Economy Vacuum Tankers, Williams Moving and

Storage, Kootenay Knit & Apparel, Summit107

Border runner, stabbing part of cops’ busy week Barry Coulter

Cranbrook RCMP are reporting a busy week past, as usual.

Staff Sergeant Hector Lee said in an email press released that the local detachment responded to 119 calls to service Feb. 15-22 (up from 94 calls Feb. 8-15).

Two major incidents in-

cluded the arrest of a U.S. citizen, who was charged under the Motor Vehicle Act, after running the border at Kingsgate in a stolen truck on Feb. 17. East Kootenay Traffic Services and Cranbrook RCMP members were able to locate the vehicle, stop traffic westbound coming out of Cranbrook, then quickly exe-

cute a safe vehicle stop and arrested the lone male occupant on Highway 3 near Silver Springs Road.

The man was still in in custody as of Friday, Feb. 19, and being dealt with by Canada Border Services Agency.

Cranbrook RCMP are not pursuing criminal charges related to the stolen vehicle

as there is a likelihood that American Authorities will pursue similar charge in their jurisdiction, Lee said i the release.

As well, a woman was arrested early Saturday morning, Feb. 20, in Cranbrook after a stabbing incident.

In terms of motor vehicle incidents, two immediate

roadside prohibitions were issued (alcohol-related), and one 24-hour probibition (drug related).

Ten collisions were reported — four outside of the city and five within the city, plus one hit-and-run.

There were nine mental-health related calls, and seven individuals were ap-

prehended.

There were seven assault complaints, resulting in four individuals being arrested (three of these were domestic incidents, one non-domestic).

Four theft/frauds were reported, one break-and-enter to business (nothing stolen) and two drug seizures.

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Courtesy Julie Brannigan

St. Mary’s School hosted a ‘Night at the Museum’ Wednesday, Feb. 17, as part of their 50th Anniversary Celebrations. Intermediate students were tasked with completing a project about anything that interested them. With less stringent restraints than a traditional science fair, the results were fascinating. Pictured at right: Brogan Graham did his project on grey aliens.

What are those bats up to?

Kootenay Community Bat Project seeks public reports of bat activity during winter Submit ted

Our local bats are gone for the winter and their whereabouts is currently unknown in the Kootenay region. Biologists are requesting reports from citizens of bats found hibernating during the cold season.

“During summer, we receive a lot of reports from residents who have bats roosting on their property in houses, barns or sheds” explains Juliet Craig, Coordinating Biologist for the Kootenay Community Bat Project. “However, we have very little information about where these bats go in winter.”

The goals of the Kootenay Community Bat Project are to respond to public reports of roosting bats in buildings, provide information on bat houses and promote citizen scientist to monitor bat populations through the Annual Bat Count. This project is funded by the Columbia Basin Trust, Habitat Stewardship Program, Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, and Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund in response to increasing conservation concern for bats.

In the winter, local bats have been reported to hibernate in caves, rock crevices or abandoned mines, but only a few specific locations in the Kootenay region are

City Council invites public participation regarding the 2016-2020 Five Year Financial Plan before it is adopted.

Copies of the document will be available online at www.cranbrook.ca or for pick up at City Hall starting Tuesday, February 23rd.

Written submissions are invited from the public and will be considered by Council at a Special Meeting on Thursday, March 10, 2016.

Written submissions must be received at City Hall by 4:00 pm local time, Monday March 7, 2016.

Jakob Dulisse photo

During summer, there are lots of reports of bat behaviour. But there is very little information about where these bats go in winter. known. There is increasing anecdotal evidence that they might hibernate either singly or in small numbers in human created habitat such as buildings, chimneys, firewood piles, etc.

The Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifugus) was emergency listed as Endangered on the federal Species at Risk Act (SARA) in 2014 because of sudden and dramatic declines across the eastern portions of the ranges. These declines are the direct result of white-nose syndrome (WNS), a fungal disease that has killed millions of bats in eastern North

America during their winter hibernation.

White Nose Syndrome is currently not detected west of the Rockies, but is predicted in British Columbia during the next five to ten years. One of the first steps to managing the disease impacts is to better understand bat behaviour and habitat use in the winter. By locating the winter hibernation sites, biologists hope to prevent inadvertent disease introduction and protection of these sites will be essential for recover of populations should disease arrive and devastate local popula-

tions.

“Programs like the Kootenay Community Bat Project are in place to collect information from the public on bat populations with the intention of aiding in the conservation of bats and their habitats” continues Craig. “Reports from the public about bat hibernacula are extremely important for bat conservation in the province”.

Residents from the Kootenays are urged to report winter bat sightings to the online government reporting tool at http://www.env.gov. bc.ca/wildlife/wsi/incidental_obs.htm. Infor-

mation of particular importance is the location of the roosting sites (provide exact location so the site can be located again in future years), unusual behaviour such as flying during the day, how many bats were at the site, and a general description. It is very important that the bats should not be disturbed and so in most cases just select “bats” for the Species field and enter the number observed under “Unknown age and sex”.

For more information on bats in the Kootenays, see www.kootenaybats.com.

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he plot thickens. Actually, the plot Badly. Jeb (!) began his campaign with a thins. I don’t know how many of you war chest of over $100 million raised by were keeping an eye on the party his Super PAC Right to Rise. He also had primaries in the United States this past the favour of the Republican establishweekend, but on the Republican side, ment, who thought he was The Guy. Yet American’s flirtation with idiocy continues. Jeb’s (!) campaign sputtered almost from On the Democratic side, Hillary Clin- day one. He couldn’t answer questions ton took the Nevada caucus on Saturday, about his brother George W.’s actions in making her path to the nomination “inev- Iraq. He couldn’t seem to decide whether itable” according to some pundits. It cer- to defend them or not and in the end tried to duck the question. Not a good look. It tainly makes it easier. was a sad slide to fourth You know who else is place and only 7.8 per cent looking inevitable? Donof the South Carolina vote ald Trump. The bombasfrom there. Jeb’s (!) despertic, orange-haired ego maation was such that he actuniac took 32.5 per cent of ally hauled George W. out the vote in South Carolina, Carolyn on the campaign trail in the and along with it all 50 of Grant Bush-friendly environs of that state’s delegates. And South Carolina. But it was it’s the delegate numbers not to be. The exclamation point was wiltthat matter come convention time.

The evening proved remarkable in ing. Perhaps in the future we can refer to more than one way. Firstly, Trump’s victo- him as Jeb… or just Jeb :( In any event, he’s out of the race, the ry in a hugely evangelical Christian state is not a good look for his competitor Ted establishment is rallying around the dyCruz, who is about as evangelical as one namic … no wait, he’s even less dynamic could get, gearing his campaign directly to than Jeb (!), the robotic Marco Rubio. He that cohort. That Cruz couldn’t carry was even endorsed by Mitt Romney, South Carolina says something about his which is … I got nothing.

Which brings us back to Trump as the appeal or lack thereof.

South Carolina also brought an end to Republican candidate for president of the the dynamic Jeb! campaign. Wait, did I say United States. That’s right. I’m calling it. dynamic? Whichever marketing genius He’s going to be the nominee. A man with thought up the idea that putting an excla- no platform except Make America Great mation point after Jeb’s (!) name would be Again. The fact is the American economy an indication of the excitement of the can- is in full recovery mode — it’s certainly a didate should be looking for another job lot stronger than Canada’s at the moment.

But Trump and his followers don’t see it right now. Hopefully not in marketing.

The exclamation point let Jeb down. that way. Because to them, America was

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great in the 1950s. Staunchly conservative, white-privileged, picket fence America.

That’s when America was great. If you were a conservative white person, that is.

I don’t even know if Trump believes in his message himself but his followers do.

His followers are discontented with the current state of affairs and they are dying to find someone to blame. So when Trump points his finger to illegal Mexican residents, his followers roar and clap like trained seals. When Trump says his America will “beat China”, they are wildly excited. Beat China at what? He doesn’t say, but there is going to be some beating, you just wait and see.

Trump envisions America as the world’s bully, whom everyone else bows down to because they are afraid not to.

That’s some vision.

Can he beat Clinton in the general election? You want to say no but … Clinton has plenty of baggage and Trump will point it all out. Clinton will have to appeal to voters who want substance, who want more than a border wall and a big stick.

Clinton is hardly firing people up and she will need her supporters to come to the polls in droves. Trump’s best friend is going to be an apathetic electorate. And of course a fawning media, that has paved the way for him.

President Donald Trump. You might want to start wrapping your brain around that concept.

Carolyn Grant is Editor at the Kimberley Daily Bulletin

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Seven skiers hurt in B.C. avalanche were on self-guided trip: industry group C anadian Press

GOLDEN, B.C. - Skiers injured in an avalanche is southeastern British Columbia were on a self-guided trip and aware of the risks when they were caught in the snow slide, says an official from a ski holiday company.

The avalanche northeast of Golden happened Sunday, the day after a 30-year-old Calgary man was killed when a slide hit four snowmobile riders in the same region.

Avalanche Canada issued a special warning Friday for the area about the possibility of “very large and dangerous avalanches.”

The six injured skiers, part of a larger group staying at Sunrise Lodge, were on a slope when the avalanche occurred

near the treeline.

“We are very forthright about any avalanche warnings.

In fact, as soon as the special advisory came out we were very proactive in issuing that,” John Bell, a spokesman for Golden Alpine Holidays, said Monday.

“We offered a lodge to be rented out to a group that made the decision. We are not there to tell them what to do.”

The warning recommended that backcountry users avoid large slopes above and at the treeline.

The injured were flown by helicopter to hospital and two were in serious condition.

The dead snowmobiler was identified as Nick Roberts, a Calgary Fire Department technician.

“He was a very valued member of our fire department family since joining our organization in 2013,” said Carol Henke, a fire department spokeswoman. “We offer our sincere condolences to his family and friends.”

Avalanche Canada said 90 to 95 per cent of slides are triggered by the people who become buried by them.

Roberts was the seventh person to die in an avalanche in B.C. this season.

Ilya Storm, a forecaster with the non-profit agency, said avalanche conditions can change quickly and there is always an element of risk when heading out into the backcountry.

Storm said the key is for people to be aware of the conditions, adjust their activities to

stay safe and to be trained to deal with an avalanche.

Barb McLintock with the BC Coroners Service said it is frustrating to deal with such deaths when groups such as Avalanche Canada and Parks Canada work hard to issue forecasts of the danger.

She wonders if part of the problem is people who come to the mountains from outside the region who may not hear of the warnings or disregard them because they want to make the most of their trip or holiday.

“Obviously this is a risk that is still not well understood,” she said.

“It is like impaired driving.

Will we ever stop people from doing totally risky things? No we won’t.”

Time to take MSP off life support

T

he B.C. Liberal government made a big show of selectively easing Medical Services Plan fees in its budget for the coming election year.

In what is becoming a pattern for Premier Christy Clark, the biggest beneficiaries are single parents. The new MSP is calculated for adults only, so a single parent with two children saves as much as $1,200 a year.

Premium assistance is expanded, with discounts for single people making up to $42,000, rather than $30,000. But for singles, couples and seniors who don’t qualify for discounts, the rate is going up another four per cent effective Jan. 1, 2017.

Indeed, with population growth, the finance ministry expects its take from MSP premiums to rise every year, reaching $2.5 billion in the coming years.

MSP revenue covers about 17 per cent of B.C.’s health budget, and Clark and Finance Minister Mike de Jong insist that Canada’s only direct health care charge is a vital signal to people that health care isn’t free.

This argument has failed.

One seldom-discussed fact is that for half of the people charged MSP, it’s paid by their employers. In private sector terms it’s a hefty payroll tax, creating one more obstacle for businesses to hire full-time staff

with benefits.

So most full-time employees don’t receive this supposedly vital signal, unless they get laid off because their employer is losing money.

Also note that politicians and public sector employees have never paid MSP premiums. Their employers, taxpayers, pick up the tab for them.

People who have to pay out of pocket are what the bureaucracy calls “pay direct accounts.” Jordan Bateman of the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation recently revealed that nearly 400,000 of BC Views these accounts are currently in arrears by more than 30 Tom days, owing a grand total of Fletcher $457 million.

Of course this is Canada, so even if you haven’t paid or even registered for MSP, you still get treatment at the hospital. Another potential signal lost in the noise.

For people who lose their jobs, MSP is like being kicked when they are down.

Their employer stops paying, and the slow-moving bureaucracy charges them based on their income from the previous year.

There was a fuss in 2004 after the B.C. Liberals contracted out MSP administration to a Virginia-based back-office specialist, delightfully named Maximus Corporation.

Now Maximus goes after delinquent

MSP accounts with collection agency tactics, and attempts to keep up with the comings and goings from other provinces and countries.

Opposition parties decry the continued inequity of the MSP premium system, which charges the same for a single person making $45,000 or $450,000 a year.

NDP leader John Horgan rails about inequality and accuses Clark of using MSP revenues to establish her prosperity “slush fund,” but he stops short of calling for the elimination of MSP premiums.

One would expect the NDP to lead another “axe the tax” campaign, as they did with the carbon tax and the HST, but they aren’t. Perhaps this is because workers for this unnecessary Maximus machine remain members of the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union.

Green Party leader Andrew Weaver has it right. He staged a popular petition drive to roll MSP premiums into income tax. If the government wants to send a message, it can interrupt its continuous “Jobs Plan” advertising.

Scrapping MSP and raising income tax rates on higher brackets to compensate would fix the private sector payroll deterrent, make salaried employees (including me) pay their share, and end a tax break for the wealthy.

Don’t hold your breath.

Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

Relationship between income, health Kerri Wall

According to a recent report about income-related health inequalities in Canada, on a national level we collectively spend more than $200 billion a year on publicly funded health care. Here in British Columbia our health care is almost 50 per cent of our provincial budget.

But despite all this spending, those who are richer enjoy better health and live longer than those who are poor.

Our health is most impact-

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ed by social determinants – things like stable housing, having a job, access to education, and a steady income can make us healthier. It’s all connected - if you have a job and a steady income, you are more likely to be able to find the resources to improve your education or the education of your children.

With an advanced education, you are more likely to have a higher income and be able to afford safe and stable housing.

If you have affordable housing,

you are less likely to have to choose between buying healthy food and paying the rent and that means you can eat a healthier diet.

Health indicators like obesity, smoking rates, and child mortality paint a picture of two different worlds – the poorest Canadians are challenged by these problems much more than those who are economically advantaged.

Universal health care, like we have in Canada, is a corner-

stone to a more equitable society in terms of access to health care. We can also help decrease health inequities by investing in affordable housing, improving access to education, and supporting poverty reduction planning programs in our communities.

After all, every person matters.

Kerri Wall is a Community Health Facilitator with Interior Health

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East Kootenay Chapter Back Country Horsemen of BC is organizing a Tack Consignment event on Feb. 27 from 10am - 5pm at Top Crop Garden, Farm & Pet. You can participate by dropping off your used tack for consignment on: Wed Feb 24, 10am-2pm; Thurs Feb 25, 10am-2pm; Fri Feb 26, 9am-6pm. Info: Brian 250-919-8150. BBQ organized by Maverick Riding Club, 11am-2pm.

Sixth Annual Foster Parent Banquet and Loonie Auction on March 4th at the Heritage Inn. For info and tickets, contact Gerri at 250-489-8441 or Erin at 250-489-8807.

East Kootenay Regional Science Fair 2016 March 4th to 5th, 2016 held at College of the Rockies. This years theme: Science of Sport & Health.

More info at www.ekrsf.ca Join Steve Bell for an evening of Tunes and Tales, Saturday March 5th at Cranbrook Alliance Church. Free tickets are available at Cranbrook Alliance Church, The Nails or at www.stevebell.com Come dance to Old Spice, Saturday, March 5, 7:00-10:30 pm at Cranbrook Senior’s Centre. Everyone welcome! $10/person.

GoGo Granny Travelogue. In 28 days, Gebhard and Sabine travelled through Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil starting high in the Andes Mountains to the giant salt lake at Uyuni, the capital city of Sucre and Rio De Janeiro. Wednesday March 9th, 7:00 at the College of the Rockies Lecture Theatre. Admission by donation to GoGo Granny’s.

The Kimberley Camera Club presents its Annual Digital Show on Thurs, March 10th, 7:00 p.m. in the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Kimberley. Admission by donation.

Saturday April 23/16, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm; Open House at the Kootenay Trout Hatchery. Free event – fun and activities for the whole family.

ONGOING 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.

Cranbrook Community Tennis Association welcomes all citizens to play or learn to play. Call Neil 250-489-8107, Cathy 250-464-1903.

Cranbrook Phoenix Toastmasters meet every Thursday, noon -1:00 Heritage Inn. Toastmasters teaches communication & leadership skills. Roberta 250-489-0174. 1911.toastmastersclubs.org.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24; Friday Meat Draw: 4:30-6:30, Saturday Meat Draw: 3:30-5:30.

BINGO at the Kimberley Elks – Mondays, 6:30 start. All welcome.

The Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation invites anyone expecting bone and joint surgery to make contact with local volunteers for peer support. The free Ortho Connect program helps to ease the fear, stress and anxiety that go along with surgery and help patients prepare. 1-800-461-3639 ext 4, and ask for Lauralee.

Do you have the desire to stop eating compulsively? Overeaters Anonymous (a 12-Step Program) meets Wednesdays, from 7-8pm at Cranbrook United Church, 2-12th St. S., downstairs. Contact: cranbrookoa@hotmail.com Thursdays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm; Focus Meat Draw at the Elks Club, Kimberley. Proceeds to Emergency Funds and non-profit organizations.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) non profit weight loss support group meets EVERY Thursday at 5:00 pm, at Sr Citizen’s Centre, (downstairs) 125 17th Ave S, Cranbrook. Drop in, have fun while losing weight gradually. This Chapter has won an annual B.C. Provincial Award for “Best Avg Weight Loss Per Member”. Info: Marie 250 417 2642 Bibles For Missions Thrift Store, 824 Kootenay St. N., Cranbrook serving our community to benefit others - at home and abroad. We turn your donations into helping dollars! Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

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Dynamiters, Ghostriders ramp up playoff rivalry Puck drops on Game 1 of Eddie Mountain Division semifinal Tuesday at Kimberley Civic Centre

Taylor Rocc a Sports Editor

If the 2015-16 KIJHL campaign were a grocery list, the Kimberley Dynamiters loaded the shopping basket and didn’t miss a single item from the scribe.

Eddie Mountain Division title — check.

Kootenay Conference crown — check.

KIJHL regular-season championship — check.

While all that is well and great, it matters very little in the grand scheme as Kimberley’s junior-hockey heroes prepare to bust out a new, and much more important list, which includes, but is not limited to: win 16 KIJHL post-season games; win the 2016 Cyclone Taylor Cup, and; win the 2016 Keystone Cup. Tuesday night, the Dynamiters (41-7-0-4) welcome the Fernie Ghostriders (27-20-0-5) to the Kimberley Civic Centre (7 p.m.) for Game 1 of the best-ofseven Eddie Mountain Division semifinal.

“They’re a wellcoached, good hockey and they’ve had a little bit of adversity in terms of injuries and so on,” said Jerry Bancks, head coach of the Kimberley Dynamiters, Sunday evening. “They understand the spirit of the rivalry. It’s going to be a phenomenal series.

“It’s unbelievable. I tell my wife, ‘Now it’s time for you to start getting groceries.’ I can’t get through the store. Everyone wants to talk to you about [playoffs].

The whole town is like that. Because it is Fernie, it just amps up. It almost doubles in terms of the excitement. It’s pretty cool.”

The 2016 division semifinal serves as a bit of a role reversal for the fierce rivals.

After finishing the 2014-15 season atop the KIJHL’s Eddie Mountain Division, the Ghostriders dispatched the Golden Rockets in the first round before falling in the second round to the underdog Dynamiters, who went on to win

the 2015 KIJHL championship and represent the league at the provincial Cyclone Taylor Cup. Come 2016, the Dynamiters are the oddson favourites to emerge from the Eddie Mountain Division after claiming the KIJHL regular-season title, while the Ghostriders play the role of underdog as the divi-

“It’s going to take a whole lot of heart, a whole lot of blocking shots, a whole lot of grit. It’s going to be a long run. It’s going to be a lot of fun.”

Jason Richter Captain Kimberley Dynamiters sion’s fourth seed.

As much as the longstanding rivalry between the two mountain town teams extends deep into history and far before many of the current players came to lace up their skates, there’s still discontent and bad blood that exists.

“I love beating Orser,” said Dynamiters goaltender Tyson Brouwer, referring to Ghostriders puck-stopper Jeff Orser.

“He stole that goalie of the year award from me last year and I hope I steal it from him this year.”

Brouwer and the Dynamiters have done their fair share of beating Orser and the Ghostriders to date in 2015-16, going 5-1-0-2 through the eight-game regular-season series and outscoring Fernie by a 23-18 margin.

What exists is a tale of two teams headed in opposite directions as the post-season arrives.

The Dynamiters have only lost three games since the calendar turned to 2016, going 143-0-0 while the Ghostriders stumbled to a 7-9-0-1 mark since Jan. 1.

This past weekend, the Nitros saw the return of captain Jason

Richter. Despite missing 17 games due to an upper-body injury, the 5-foot-8 native of Cranbrook didn’t miss a beat as he returned to the lineup, tallying four goals and an assist in two games to close the regular season.

“It’s going to take a whole lot of heart, a whole lot of blocking shots, a whole lot of grit,” Richter said. “It’s going to be a long run. It’s going to be a lot of fun.”

On the flip side, the Ghostriders have been without captain and leading scorer Cole Keebler (upper body) since Jan. 16. While there have been rumblings about the potential for a firstround return, there seems to be nothing certain heading into Game 1.

What is for certain is both the towns of Kimberley and Fernie will come alive over the next week to 10 days.

During the second round of the 2016 KIJHL post-season, the two clubs combined to bring an average of 868 spectators through the gates over the six-game slate, with fans from both towns often making the trek across the pass to the rival barn.

“The biggest thing we learned last year was don’t worry too much about the other team, worry about what you’re doing,” Bancks said.

“Will beats skill. I’ll never go out on a limb and say we’re a more skilled team than anybody in our division. I’m hoping we work harder than they do and our will is stronger than theirs. It worked last year and it’s a simple formula.”

Hockey fans will get a firsthand chance to see whether or not that formula works again, beginning Tuesday (7 p.m.) with Game 1 at the Kimberley Civic Centre.

The Ghostriders host Game 2 of the Eddie Mountain Division semifinal Wednesday (7:30 p.m.) at the Fernie Memorial Arena. Game 3 is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 26 (7 p.m.) at the Kimberley Civic Centre.

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Kimberley Dynamiters winger Tanner Wit (#9) skates past Fernie Ghostriders defenceman Ryan Teslak (#8) earlier this season. Wit and the Dynamiters host Teslak and the Ghostriders Tuesday (7 p.m.) in Game 1 of the Eddie Mountain Division semifinal at the Kimberley Civic Centre.

Eddie Mountain Division semifinal

Fernie Ghostriders (4) vs. Kimberley Dynamiters (1) WHAT TO WATCH FOR

Taylor Rocc a Sports Editor

Forwards Dynamiters Beyond the return of Richter (29 goals, 54 points), the Nitros boast depth in the form of 20-year-olds Eric Buckley (24-46-70) and Jared Marchi (28-3866), as well as hulking California import Keenan Haase (26-37-63).

Look for the emergence of Sawyer Hunt (14-2135), Tanner Wit (12-14-26), Austyn Moser (9-14-23) and Brodie Buhler (3-5-8) as playoff warriors.

Ghostriders While Keebler (27 goals, 58 points) remains a question mark, the Ghostriders rely heavily on Zach Befus (25-28-53), who Bancks referred to as “the complete package.” Justin Peers (21-32-53) has been in and out of the lineup but provides key offense, as does the pint-sized, 5-foot-7 Mitch Titus (11-20-31).

Bruising forwards Alex Cheveldave (86 PIM) and Coleton Dawson (96 PIM) could pose a problem.

Defence Dynamiters Jordan Busch (8-58-66) sees the ice like few others and distributes the puck effectively. Justin Meier (92 PIM) and George Bertoia are arguably two of the

best shutdown defenders in the conference, if not the league. Trey Doell (4-20-24) has settled in as a steady two-way presence after a mid-season conversion from forward.

Ghostriders Keagan Kingwell (6-13-19) and Kevin Pierce (217-19) have proven steady, while Ryan Teslak and Travis Thomsen (85 PIM) have also been respective pains for the opposition.

Goal Dynamiters Tyson Brouwer was the 2015 Playoff MVP for the Dynamiters and named Team MVP for the 2015-16 regular season Sunday night (31-6-0, 1.96 GAA, .929 SP, 8 SO). Expect him to carry the load. If necessary, Mitch Traichevich (10-5-0, 2.27 GAA, .916, 2 SO) had his coming out party in a 5-2 win over Fernie to close the season.

Ghostriders Jeff Orser was the 2015 Eddie Mountain Division Goaltender of the Year and carried the load in 201516 (17-17-0, 2.74 GAA, .920 SP, 2 SO). Backup Brandon Butler (6-8-0, 2.89 GAA, .918 SP, 1 SO) was undoubtedly Fernie’s best player, making 37 saves, in a 3-1 loss at Kimberley Feb. 13.

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Creston’s Prince Charles Secondary School claims East Kootenay Jr. boys basketball crown

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Creston’s Prince Charles Secondary School Bulldogs (above, left) claimed the East Kootenay Jr. Boys Basketball Championship at Parkland Middle School in Cranbrook this past weekend, defeating the Mount Baker Secondary School Wild (above, right).

Barry Coulter Townsman Editor

Cranbrook was the site of the East Kootenay Junior Basketball Championships, featuring

both boys’ and girls’ sides this weekend past.

Parkland Middle School hosted the Boys’ championships, Mt. Baker hosted the Girls’ championships.

The Jaffray Jr. Secondary School Rebels came out on top on the Girls’ side, followed by the Bulldogs of Prince Charles Secondary School in Creston (2),

Cranbrook’s Parkland Raiders (3), Fernie Secondary School Falcons (4), Sparwood Secondary School Spartans (5), the Tigers of Laurie Middle School in Cran-

brook (6), Kimberley’s Selkirk Storm (7) and Invermere’s David Thompson Secondary School Lakers (8).

In the Boys’ championships, Creston’s

Prince Charles Secondary School took top spot over the Mount Baker Secondary School Wild (2). Fernie finished (3),followed by Jaffray (4), Parkland (5, win-

ning the Consolation side), Sparwood (6), David Thompson (7) and Selkirk (8).

Congratulations to all teams.

Wild Sr. Girls Basketball wrap tournament season with championship For The Townsman

The Mount Baker senior girls basketball team travelled to Notre Dame High School in Calgary this last weekend to wrap up their tournament schedule for the 2015-16 season.

The Wild defeated the Blue and Gold of Notre Dame to take home the championship.

The Wild came into the tournament with a 16-7 record and had recently returned from a weekend in McGrath where they dropped two of three games and definitely underperformed.

“It was one of those weekends where we forgot you don’t just deserve to win, you have to work hard from start to finish and do the little things to win. We were out worked and the results showed our lack of team effort,” said Lacey Reay. “It was disappointing to add that to our great season but it definitely helped us to prepare for and win the next weekend at Notre Dame in Calgary.”

The Wild started the weekend at Notre Dame facing Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute (MBCI) out of Winnipeg.

The Wild were short players due to injury and sickness but were relentless in pushing the ball.

MBCI battled hard in the first quarter but could not handle the depth and tempo of the Wild team over four quarters. The final score was 99-19 in favour of the Wild.

“We didn’t want the same feeling we had from the weekend before,” said Grade 11 athlete Haylee Thomas.

“The feeling of competing hard for each other is so much more fun.”

The next match for the Wild was against

Bishop McNally High School (Bobcats) out of Calgary.

The Wild had a significant size advantage but the opposition was relentless. The Bobcats were physical and loved to push the ball.

For three quarters the game was back and forth with the Wild maintaining single digit leads. In the fourth quarter the Wild boards made the difference and the Bobcats finally succumb to the pressure falling 58-35 to the Wild.

“It was a physical game, lots of contact and very high tempo. It

is a lot of fun to put defensive pressure on their best players” said Grade 11 player Kal Taye.

The Wild headed into the final game of the tournament wanting to push the home team.

“It is about competing, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose but it is important to compete,” said Wild Grade 11 player Rachel Hubick.

The home team was not going to concede easily, they came ready to fight and each time the Wild would get a double digit lead the Blue and Gold of Notre Dame fought back to

within a few points of the lead.

In the end, the battle and compete of all the Wild players was the difference.

“We won this tournament as a team, we fought for each other and pushed each other to do more,” said graduating player Claire Duffy. “We understand it takes getting after loose balls and winning defensive battles to

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Former Ice defenceman Polak dealt from Leafs to Sharks Jonas Siegel Canadian Press

TORONTO - Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello isn’t waiting until the final hours before the trade deadline to make moves.

Lamoriello continued to get ahead of the trade market Monday, completing his second transaction is as many days, a week before the Feb. 29 deadline.

The Leafs sent defenceman Roman Polak and centre Nick Spaling to San Jose for second-round picks in 2017 and 2018 as well as forward Raffi Torres. Toronto landed a fourth-round pick and prospect Colin

Smith when it dealt forward Shawn Matthias to Colorado Sunday and sent Dion Phaneuf to Ottawa in a nine-player swap earlier this month.

“I always felt that if you could do it a little earlier (it’s) better,” Lamoriello said on a conference call shortly after the trade was announced.

The two most recent transactions add more draft picks to a growing haul for the Leafs. Toronto could have as many as 12 selections in the 2016 draft with nine in the bank for 2017 (including three second-round picks potentially) and eight for 2018.

The Leafs want to

give Mark Hunter, the team’s director of player personnel and draft leader, plenty of opportunities to land prospects for the future.

“I think the picks are the most important thing that we’ve got in these transactions,” Lamoriello said, noting ability to move picks for players down the line.

Two second-round picks is a rich return for Toronto given that Polak and Spaling will likely fill depth roles for the Sharks, who missed the post-season last year and currently sit third in the Pacific Division.

Polak was acquired by the Leafs in a swap

for Carl Gunnarsson in the summer of 2014, becoming a valued veteran leader for the group this season. He became a favourite of Leafs head coach Mike Babcock for his competitive nature.

“There’s no question what his characteristics are: he’s a man,” said Lamoriello. “He’s somebody you’d go in a foxhole with at any given time. He knows what we think of him.”

Spaling was added in the Phil Kessel transaction last summer but was bothered by injuries this season. He snapped a 60-game goal drought in Toronto’s OT loss to Philadelphia Saturday.

The Leafs are likely to remain active on the trade front with a expiring contracts - P.A. Parenteau, Michael Grabner and Brad Boyes - still to move.

Toronto opted not to add a veteran to their AHL affiliate, the league-leading Toronto Marlies, and instead re-assigned Torres to the San Jose Barracuda.

Brendan Leipsic and Stuart Percy were recalled from the Marlies and could play Tuesday when the Leafs host the Predators.

Polak played for the Kootenay Ice in 2004-05, scoring 23 points in 65 games.

compete, and in this case, we beat a hard working team in their home gym. It was a great way to wrap up our tournaments for the season.”

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BC Briefs: Movie tax breaks under scrutiny Tom Fletcher Black Press

B.C.’s tax credits to the movie industry are rising rapidly as the low Canadian dollar attracts more productions to the province, and Finance Minister Mike de Jong has ordered a review.

“The sector is having a record-breaking year and that’s all good news for the people involved,” de Jong said. “But the way the tax credit is structured, we see the amount being paid out increasing exponentially. It’s set to cross the half billion-dollar mark.”

The review is to take place within the next two months, including consultation with B.C. production companies.

B.C. offers a refundable tax credit for one third of labour costs for movies, TV and digital media production.

The current box-office hit Deadpool is the latest of 20th Century Fox’s X-Men series to be filmed in B.C. An earlier movie in the series was lured to Montreal by generous tax incentives, and Ontario extended its tax credits to cover 25

per cent of all spending on a project.

Most of B.C.’s industry is foreign productions, taking advantage of experienced crews, scenic locations and easy access from Hollywood. De Jong said in 2013 that Canadian provinces are “being played” by producers looking to increase tax breaks by threatening to go elsewhere.

Disability benefits increasing A $77 increase in monthly income assistance for disabled people will make the system fairer for rural B.C. residents who don’t have access to transit service, Social Development Minister Michelle Stilwell says.

The increase, the first in nine years, has been the target of protests because the cost of monthly transit passes is deducted from it for those who were using the pass. Their increase is only $25 a month plus the continued transit pass.

“There were 40,000 individuals in this prov-

ince who weren’t eligible for the bus pass program because of the location where they live, because it wasn’t a service that was provided,” Stilwell said. “So what we’ve done is levelled the playing field for people with disabilities, and provided those individuals with a choice on how they want to spend their money.”

The increase is to take effect Sept. 1, at an annual cost of $170 million to the provincial treasury.

Six missing B.C. sledders are OK after being spotted by search helicopter Six missing sledders are OK after being spotted by search helicopter C anadian Press

There is happy news for the anxious families of a group snowmobilers missing in British Columbia’s north Okanagan.

Searchers say the six sledders were spotted Monday by a search helicopter flying over the Pinnacles area, east of

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Pete Wise of Vernon Search and Rescue say all six are safe and were taken out of the area by helicopter to be reunited with family and

friends.

The group set out Sunday for a day of sledding in an area where the avalanche risk is listed as extreme.

They were reported

overdue Sunday night and a helicopter, RCMP avalanche technician and search dog were sent to the remote area early Monday.

Concern was grow-

ing because separate avalanches in the Golden area over the weekend killed one Alberta man and injured three other people, one of them critically.

Premier reveals new protections for B.C. pets Tamsyn Burgmann Canadian Press

VANCOUVER - Catherine King has encountered a few distressing situations among fellow dog breeders over the 14 years she has been raising standard poodles in North Vancouver.

In one instance, she said a vendor held by many in high esteem didn’t leave any water out for her dogs. In another case, she came across a breeder whose dogs

had feces and discharge in their eyes.

“Disreputable breeders are just as damaging to reputable breeders as puppy mills,” said King. “In both instances, I tried to educate the breeder that this is what we need to do, this is how we need to change things. But, they had their way of doing it.”

King said she has always felt her hands were tied, but she’s now hopeful that will

change with prospective legislation announced Monday

by British Columbia Premier Christy Clark.

The provincial government is moving to tighten animal protection laws by crafting breeder licensing and inspection regulations, Clark told reporters outside the SPCA animal centre in Vancouver.

The province will also adopt the codes of practice designed by the Canadian

Veterinary Medical Association for kennel and cattery operations. They include rules on housing, ventilation, food and water, care and supervision, and record keeping.

“What we hope is that we will say to all of those people who are driven by pure naked greed that they are not welcome here in British Columbia,” said Clark, as a dog occasionally barked in the background.

BC Hydro goes to court with protesters L aur a K ane Canadian Press

VANCOUVER - Protesters have no legal right to block construction of the Site C dam and their actions could cost BC Hydro $8 million, a lawyer for the utility argued Monday.

The provincial Crown corporation has asked the British Columbia Supreme Court for an injunction to remove First Nations members and Peace Valley landowners from a protest camp near Fort St. John.

“BC Hydro has the legal authority to do what it is doing, and the defendants

have no legal right to obstruct it,” Mark Andrews told a judge.

The $8.8-billion dam will flood agricultural land, First Nations archeological sites and destroy hunting and fishing areas. Opponents include environmentalist David Suzuki, who said the project conflicts with climate targets set in Paris.

Demonstrators set up camp on the south bank of the Peace River in November 2015 and have been blocking crews from undertaking clearing work, even building campfires near tree-felling and excavation operations,

BC Hydro lawyers told the court.

Andrews said protesters are blocking an area where waste rock was to be deposited, forcing crews to transport the rock elsewhere at a cost of about $8 million. If the alternative site doesn’t work, there’s a small risk the project will be delayed by a year at a cost of $420 million, he said.

Clearing needs to be underway by no later than the beginning of March to avoid impinging on bird-nesting months, when it becomes impractical to clear, he added.

BC Hydro recognizes that opponents have a right to

protest, but there are many places they can demonstrate without stopping legally permitted work, Andrews said.

The hearing for the injunction application is expected to continue through Wednesday. Lawyers for the eight defendants have not yet had the opportunity to respond.

Yvonne Tupper of the Saulteau First Nations is one of the defendants and she drove 14 hours to attend the hearing. She said BC Hydro did not obtain consent of the Treaty 8 Tribal Association and the dam appears to violate its treaty rights.

“If your desire comes at the expense of animal welfare, we don’t want you working in this province.”

The announcement comes weeks after the SPCA announced two mass seizures of sick and neglected animals in alleged animal cruelty cases.

On Feb. 4, 66 dogs and puppies in Langley were taken into care in what the organization alleges was one of the largest puppy mills in B.C. history. Some animals were suffering from infections, broken limbs and missing eyes or ears.

On Feb. 16, constables seized 82 cats and dogs from a breeding and boarding facility in Surrey. Two suffering cats had to be euthanized.

Craig Daniell, CEO of the BC SPCA, said many of the rescued dogs were found in cramped cages in dark, unheated buildings with dangerously high ammonia levels.

“These events have really reinforced the public’s desire for the licensing and inspection of dog and cat breeders, to prevent the kind of suffering we have witnessed in the last few weeks.”

Daniell said the society conducts about 200 investi-

gations of animal breeders each year, most prompted by complaints from members of the public.

Christine Carey, an SPCA animal protection officer based in Abbotsford, said she’s hopeful the new rules will allow for more proactive investigations.

“Before, when doing an inspection in a pet store, we could only assume where the puppy came from,” she said, explaining the benefits of provincially mandated licences.

“This is a positive step forward, it makes the individual breeders more accountable.”

Advocacy group Animal Justice also lauded the intention for clear new standards, and urged the government to include provisions for regular, unannounced inspections.

It added the best way to shut down puppy mills is to end pet store sales and instead, encourage shops to offer up shelter animals for adoption.

The government anticipates the legislation would not be introduced until sometime in 2017, with consultations taking place over the coming spring.