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Which leaves the burning question, where does bocce go? C AROLYN GR ANT BULLE TIN EDITOR
The Kimberley Rotary Club Spray Park project got a solid boost this past weekend, when it was announced that the Columbia Basin Trust was coming through with a $143,000 grant. Mayor Don McCormick, also a Rotary member, says this means shovels in the ground this year, although there is still some $25,000 to be fund-raised. McCormick is confident that amount can be raised given the community buy-in to the project so far. This announcement will cause some ripples right down the line as the location chosen for the new spray park is where JulyFest bocce is traditionally held. If construction be-
gins before JulyFest, then the Kimberley Chamber and JulyFest Committee have some decisions to make. Alternate locations are under consideration, according to Chamber Manager Mike Guarnery, but there are lots of logistics to figure out. “The Chamber will have a decision on the bocce location very shortly,” he said. As for the spray park, McCormick says Rotary is very pleased with how supportive the community has been. “This has become a community project. We have received money from all kinds of organizations. It’s been an amazing community effort. We’ve raised $140,000 over two years. That’s not a small amount. And the grant from CBT put it over the top.”
AKBLG convention a great success C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
Last week the City of Kimberley hosted the Association of Kootenay Boundary Municipalities annual convention at the Kimberley Conference and Athlete Training Centre. Over 200 people attended. “It went really well,” said Mayor Don McCormick. “The organizing committee and the AKBLG executive were really happy with the conference.”
Both the SunMine tour and the tour of the Mark Creek rehab tour were very well received. “It’s interesting,” McCormick said. “The SunMine is always well received but Mark Creek got a whole lot of attention because of the radical change in the downtown. I think we don’t see it because it’s evolved over four years, but if you haven’t been in Kimberley for a while, it’s a radical transformation.”
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International student Nora Selnæs (center) and Mika Weissenberger (right), president of Selkirk Secondary’s Student Council present a $400 check to Kimberley Refugee Resettlement Group (KRRG) co-chair Becky Pelkonen (left). Student Council unanimously chose KRRG to share in the proceeds from Selkirk’s Spring Dance.
Kootenay Lake kokanee numbers cause for concern
High number of predators likely cause of kokanee decline, government says C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
Last week the provincial government announced that, due to low numbers, the kokanee fishery on the upper west arm of Kootenay Lake would be catch and release only this year. This spring, anglers landed fewer kokanee than usual in this part of the lake, which could be an indication that the overall numbers are down, says
The kokanee is B.C.‘s second most popular sport fish. Greg Beithel, Public Affairs Officer, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. “The closure is a precaution aimed to support longterm kokanee conservation efforts.” The kokanee fishery in the main part of the lake already was closed and will remain so. The Ministry reports that
last fall, biologists counted 18,000 spawning kokanee in the main body of the lake and its tributaries, the lowest number since the annual count started in 1979. Scientists estimate that the fish laid 4.26 million eggs, down from a high of 265 million eggs in 1981. “The ministry has worked with experts to review the Koo-
tenay Lake kokanee collapse, and the consensus is that the primary cause was a very high abundance of Gerrard and bull trout, both predators of kokanee,” Beithel said. Although no other kokanee populations in the Kootenay region have declined as they have in Kootenay Lake, Beithel says the Arrow Lakes Reservoir kokanee are at lower abundance for a number of different reasons, but largely due to several recent high-discharge water years in a row that have temporarily prevented the productivity of the kokanee food web. See KOKANEE, page 4
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NEWS City of Cranbrook hires 2016 Water Smart Ambassador Submit ted
The City of Cranbrook’s annual Water Conservation education initiative will see a new
face at the helm this summer. Cranbrook is pleased to announce the addition of Thea Rodgers as the official
2016 Water Smart Ambassador for Cranbrook through into late August. “I’m excited to work
with the City of Cranbrook over the next few months as an ambassador for water conservation education,” says
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Thea Rodgers, 2016 Water Ambassador. “Water is an incredibly important resource, especially in the summer months as the days get warmer and drier and we begin adjusting our outdoor water use habits to reflect these changes. I’m really looking forward to contributing to our City’s sustainable water management, getting to know many community members face-to-face and sharing information with the public about wise water use this summer.” Free irrigation system assessments for both residential and commercial water customers will be available again this year, on a first come first serve basis. The public is encouraged to take advantage of the free assessments. Information about how to sign up for an assessment will be made available later in May. “I am very excited to have Thea join our team,” says Chris Zettel, Corporate Communications Officer for the City of Cranbrook. “She will be the face and voice of
Thea Rodgers our 2016 water education program, will conduct free irrigation assessments for the public and business, and provide information about conservation to the public along with a water conservation education program for elementary school students. She has a strong background in environmental initiatives especially around water. She
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will be a great fit and I hope people will welcome her.” The addition of the Water Smart Ambassador to the City’s overall water conservation education program is a tool made available by the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) Water Smart initiative. To date, the City has seen an overall reduction in water use of 13% since 2009.
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Fourteen students from School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) in Kimberley, Invermere, and Golden visited Japan from March 10 – 21, 2016 for a ten-day cultural exchange experience. The trip was led my Mark Davies and Monica De of the Rocky Mountain International Student Program (RMISP). Trip highlights included a visit to Kimberley’s sister city, Annaka, for a three-day homestay experience and a two-day stay at Tokai Gakuen, an RMISP partner high school in Nagoya. The students also visited Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Hiroshima, and Kyoto. Above, Group picture and a warm welcome from the host families in Annaka.
Madison Clubley saying good-bye to her host family in Annaka
Emma MacLeod learning to play the taiko drums in Annaka
Emma MacLeod and Thea DePaoli paining Dharma dolls in Annaka
Posing for a group photo after professional baseball game in Nagoya
Thea DePaoli and Tyler White enjoying a walk in the plum blossoms in Annaka.
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Kokanee concerns From Page 1 As for another popular kokanee fishery — Koocanusa — there is no cause for concern, he says. “The abundance and size of Koocanusa kokanee fluctuates naturally over time, but recent spawner surveys indicate a healthy population in the reservoir that can support a fishery as well as kokanee predators.” Meanwhile, Beithel says the government, working with First Nations, the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC and the BC Wildlife Federation, is moving forward on accelerating kokanee recovery in Kootenay Lake. The Province has already taken a number of steps to address the kokanee decline, including: Changing fishing regulations to decrease
kokanee harvest and increase Gerrard trout harvest. Initiating an aggressive kokanee re-building program. Last year, biologists planted 500,000 eggs in Kootenay Lake spawning channels and released an additional 95,000 fry in 2015. Biologists will release another 500,000 fry into the lake this spring. Initiating a study of kokanee across the Province to identify stocks genetically suitable for future recovery efforts. Continuing spawning channel operations, nutrient restoration and fish health testing. Kokanee are landlocked sockeye salmon and are second only to rainbow trout as the most popular game fish in B.C.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cranbrook is considering adopting “City of Cranbrook Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3861, 2016”. The purpose of the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment is to remove the regulation requiring permanent foundations for mobile homes in the Mobile Home and Single Family Residential Zone: R-7 in “Cranbrook Zoning Bylaw No. 3737, 2012”. The proposed change will apply to all R-7 zoned properties in the City. “City of Cranbrook Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3861, 2016” may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, up until May 9, 2016 as posted on the bulletin board in the foyer at City Hall, or in the office of the Municipal Clerk. The Public Hearing will commence in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 40 - 10 Avenue South at 6:00 p.m. on May 9, 2016 All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw Amendment may submit written presentations to the City of Cranbrook prior to the date of the Hearing and they may also submit written and/or verbal presentations at the Hearing, thereby allowing all persons an opportunity to be heard on this matter. SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. Municipal Clerk
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The dance last weekend at Centennial Hall was another successful fundraising effort for the Kimberley Refugee Resettlement Group. Top, “The Hollers” delivering the music. and lightshow! (L to R) Emilio Regina (lead vocals, harmonica, trombone, percussion), Mike Dodd (guitar, vocals), Robin Douglas (guitar, congas), Craig Hillman (bass guitar, vocals), Ed Johnson (drums, vocals), Matt Ney (keyboards, vocals), and above attendees enjoying a good visit while others dance.
JCI Kootenay host Leadercast KIMBERLEY, BC (May 6th, 2016) ? On Friday,
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Road Patching Services The City is seeking proposals from qualified proponents for the provision of road patching services for a one year term with the option for a one year extension at the discretion of the City. Proposal documents are available from BCBid and the City’s web site under “Business – City Tenders”. The sealed proposals, clearly marked, should be addressed: “Request for Proposal – CRA2016-R-001 – Road Patching Services” and must be received by Tuesday, May 17, 2016, no later than 2:30 pm local time by the office of: The Corporation of the City of Cranbrook Attention: Melissa Smith, Financial Services Manager 40 10th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC V1C 2M8 Late submissions will be rejected. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted.
May 6th, Leadercast, a conference designed to build leaders in business, communities and organizations will be hosted by Junior Chamber International (JCI) Kootenay at the Kimberley Conference and Athlete Training Centre. Proudly supported by Sun Life Financial, the theme of this year’s conference is Architects of Tomorrow, focusing on visionary leaders who imagine and build a future that is rich in innovation, collaboration and full of hope. The event brings together eight recognized and respected keynote speakers from various backgrounds and professions for a full day of leadership training and development. A catered lunch and refreshments are provided throughout the day. This year’s speakers include: - Steve Wozniak Co-founder of Apple, Inc. - Nick Saban - Head Football Coach, the University of Alabama
- Andy Stanley - Leadership Author & Communicator - James Brown - Network Broadcaster, CBS Sports and News - And more For the full line-up, and event information visit http://event.leadercast.com/location/ jcikootenay. Tickets are available online at https://eastkootenay. snapd.com or stop by the Bedroom Furniture Galleries in Cranbrook. JCI Kootenay will also be hosting an Experience JCI?event following Leadercast; a unique opportunity for young Kootenay leaders and entrepreneurs to meet like-minded individuals and learn more about what Junior Chamber International (JCI) Kootenay has to offer. The event will take place immediately following Leadercast on Friday, May 6th, starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Stemwinder Bar & Grill in Kimberley, 501 N Star Blvd. Guests will enjoy a compli-
mentary beverage and snacks, and have the chance to win a variety of door prizes from local businesses, including a draw for a Stay & Play golf package from RCR. This is a free event, and is open to anyone interested in learning more about JCI Kootenay, meeting our current membership and executive board, and networking with young business professionals and entrepreneurs in the Kootenays. “The theme for this year’s Experience Junior Chamber event is Be Better,” said JCI Kootenay President Brenda Van Der Meer. “That phrase is Junior Chamber International’s tagline. It also guides us as an organization. We’re constantly empowering our members to create positive change and be better in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. This event will help prospective members to understand how.”
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Local NEWS Fred Penner performs Saturday at Children’s Fest Barry Coulter
Fred Penner has never underestimated a person’s ability to make a difference in the life of a child. That philosophy has led to decades as one of the most renowned children’s entertainers in the world. “This is my 44th year on the road — a fairly intense commitment,” Penner told the Townsman, just before he sets out for Cranbrook. “I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t feel some excitement and inspiration and enjoyment from the audience.” Yes, the Cat’s Coming Back to Cranbrook. Penner’s pending appearance created a lot of buzz, so much so that demand for tickets for his upcoming show this Saturday prompted the Key City Theatre to move the concert outdoors, where it will take place right in the heart of the Kootenay Children’s Festival, Saturday, May 7. Penner takes the stage at 1 p.m. Local songwriter Dawson Rutledge is coming on first, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Penner says his shows like this are a wonderful connection and reconnection with the fan base that’s been following him for decades. “The wonderful thing that’s happened over this multi-decade career is that the ‘FredHeads’ who watched the TV series in the ‘80s are now the young parents bringing their kids to the shows, and there’s such a wonderful ex-
Iconic children’s performer Fred Penner. citement that comes up as their children are being exposed to what they had,” he said. “It’s not something I would have necessarily anticipated when things began. You have no idea where it’s going to go. Fortunately I’ve been able to maintain this career since I started performing in 1972.” Penner, along with other notable Canadians, was one of the key figures in what is considered a golden age of children’s entertainment. But the whole industry, indeed, the whole market, for children’s entertainment has changed substantially in the past years. “The ‘80s and early ‘90s were the heyday for what I was doing, along with Raffi and Sharon, Lois and Bram,” Penner said. ”We were filling
multi-thousand seat venues across the country and doing the festivals, and there was a real vibrancy about the music that came from the post-war generation boomers. That’s the generation that spawned our industry, because they were demanding quality for their kids. “It’s such a huge demographic — that’s where Robert Munsch came from, that’s where Sesame Street evolved from — there was a lot of stuff happening. And then as the ‘90s progressed and technology came along, the industry realized they could actually make money in the children’s market. Penner said that for a long time children’s material was thought of as “off in its own world.” “But once the busi-
ness people realized they could tap into that market, they started flooding it with a lot of crap — kiddy pop and poorly produced, poorly presented material that watered down the quality of the whole market. That was kind of frustrating. It led to the demise of Fred Penner’s Place (Penner’s iconic TV show for kids) in the ‘90s, because they wanted to go into more technical stuff — computer generated animation. Stuff they didn’t have to pay as much for.” That being said, Penner is still working his magic. While he says the whole thing of bringing music to an audience now is almost looked on as unique — “it’s not what the kids generally get” — he’s still working at it. “To actually get out of the house, go into a venue and share in that most personal or organic moment of sharing music … is very empowering. It’s a wonderful thing to see. And I’m still very committed and delighted in where it’s going.” His approach to an audience hasn’t
changed over the years, Penner says. “The material changes, songs come and go ‘(The Cat Came Back’ will always be there, ‘Sandwiches’ will always be there). But what I try to relate to is the values, the values of a family, the values of a human. “I talk about being proud, I talk about taking care of each other, I talk about ‘you can do this if you try.’ It’s all about cooperation and love and communication and energy and the kinds of things that keep a person energized and a family moving in a positive direction. “The philosophy I’ve carried forever, the adage, is ‘Never underestimate your ability to make a difference in the life of a child. And I bring that constantly to my work.” He even has a new album due out this year, along with Ken Whitely — “a folk Blues icon from Toronto” — who produced some early recordings by Penner and by Raffi in the 1980s. “I’ve reconnected with Ken and in about two weeks will be doing the bed tracking, and by
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the end of the summer will have the essence of the album done and will be launching it in the fall, probably in November some time. “The process is right upon me, and everyday I’m sitting down and going through the 20 songs that I have to whittle down to a dozen or more. It’s a good challenge, because I have so much music inside of me and I sit down after a couple of days and look at the same tune and say ‘maybe I can extend it this way or that.’ So I have to get to a point of
saying ‘okay, this is where it is now, work on what you got and stop trying to change it all the time.’ “Penner will be showcasing some new material on Saturday. He is taking the stage at 1 p.m. At the Kootenay Children’s Festival at Mount Baker Field beside the high school and the Key City Theatre, along with Paul O’Neill, who’ll be adding some guitar and some vocal harmonies.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cranbrook is considering adopting “City of Cranbrook Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3858, 2016”. The proposed amendment of the Zoning Bylaw will change the zoning of the northern portion of land legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 24, Kootenay District, Plan 14459, Except Part Included in Plan NEP 20273, from “Single Family Extended Residential Zone: R-1” to “Two Family Residential Zone: RD”. The purpose of the rezoning is to enable consideration of subdivision of the property and potential development of single and two family dwellings for the northern portion of the property. The southern portion of the property will remain “Single Family Extended Residential Zone: R-1”. The subject property is located at 1701 - 30th Avenue North as indicated on the reference map below; “City of Cranbrook Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3858, 2016” may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, up until May 9, 2016, as posted on the bulletin board in the foyer at City Hall, or in the office of the Municipal Clerk. The Public Hearing will commence in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 40 - 10 Avenue South at 6:00 p.m. on May 9, 2016. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw Amendment may submit written presentations to the City of Cranbrook prior to the date of the Hearing and they may also submit written and/or verbal presentations at the Hearing, thereby allowing all persons an opportunity to be heard on this matter. SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. Municipal Clerk
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The state of Iraq is failing fast
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roperty prices in central Baghdad are as high as London’s, even though Iraq’s national income is down by 70 percent since the collapse in the oil price. Islamic State’s bombs regularly devastate parts of the capital, and still the real estate market booms. Why? Because there is so much “dirty money” in Iraq that needs to be laundered. If you lack the political clout to get your stolen money out of the country, then the safest course is to put it into residential property. Although that’s not a very safe bet either when the entire pseudo-democratic system bequeathed to Iraq by the US invasion is on the brink of collapse. Last weekend’s intrusion into the Green Zone, the vast (10 sq. km) blast-walled government compound in Baghdad, by thousands of angry Iraqis was probably the beginning of the end of the current dispensation in Iraq. After only two days they left again after delivering an ultimatum calling for wholesale reform of the government, but they vowed to return if it does not happen. It will not happen, and they will be back in the streets soon. Former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki, forced from power in 2014 after Islamic State forces conquered the western half of Iraq, has been plotting a comeback with other parties in parliament. He may not succeed, but he and his allies are certainly able to block the passage of most measures they do not like. The cement binding Maliki and the other plotters together is their determination to retain the utterly corrupt system that has allowed them to loot the country’s oil wealth for so long. The oil wealth is a great deal less now, but it is still practically
Iraq’s only source of income and they have no intention of giving it up. The man who replaced Maliki, President Haider al-Abadi, is in relative terms a reformer. He belongs to the same Dawa Party as Maliki and cannot afford to get too far out of touch with his power base. Nevertheless, almost a year ago he promised that he would replace many of his cabinet members, drawn from the various parties in the ruling coalition, with “technocrats” who would (theoretically) be less likely to steal the government’s money. He couldn’t deliver on Gwynne his promise, however, because any cabinet changes Dyer have to be approved by parliament. None of the parties there were willing to give up their own cabinet ministers, and with it their ability to divert the government’s cash flow into their own pockets. Three times Abadi’s proposed reforms were rejected by parliament. It was after the last time, in April, that Moqtada al-Sadr, a populist cleric with a big following among Baghdad’s multitudinous Shia poor, ordered the invasion of the fortified Green Zone. That did force parliament to approve of five of Abadi’s cabinet changes, and more will probably follow. But changing the figureheads in the government ministries will not end the looting of public funds, which permeates the system from top to bottom. Indeed, you might say that corruption is the system in Iraq. Like several other oil-rich countries, Iraq distributes some of the cash-flow to the citizens by means of paying them to do non-jobs. Most of the rest is stolen by the
25,000 or so people who hold senior administrative, political or military positions, leaving a small amount for public works. There are seven million government employees in Iraq — in other words, a large majority of the adult male population — and most of them do little or no work. Indeed, some of them don’t even exist, like the “ghost soldiers” whose pay is collected by their officers. Collectively they were paid around $4 billion a month, which was all right when monthly oil income was up around $6 billion. The oil revenue is now down to $2 billion a month. The Central Bank has been making up the difference from its reserves, but those are now running low. The system is about to go bankrupt and the economic crisis is now more urgent and more dangerous than the military confrontation with Islamic State, but that does not seem clear to many of the major players in Iraq’s dysfunctional political system. It is so dysfunctional that little is being done even to repair the Mosul Dam, which requires constant work on its foundations if it is not to break and drown Mosul, four hours downstream, under a 24-metre-high wave. The wave would be much lower when it reached Baghdad two days later, but it would still be big enough to wreck property values for a long time to come. All this talk about the Iraqi army driving Islamic State back is just hot air. The only Iraqi military advances have happened under the cover of massive US air strikes, and the government’s own attention is elsewhere. So, increasingly, is that of the population. But Islamic State is still paying attention. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist based in London
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Spring entertainment lineup What’s Up? C AROLYN GR ANT
“THRESHOLD” A SURVEY OF WORKS BY KWANTLEN NATION ARTIST IN THE GALLERY CENTRE 64 FROM APRIL 26TH TO MAY 21ST
Kwantlen Nation Artist Brandon Gabriel’s work is situated somewhere amongst many styles of art and despite the variations of mediums and styles- one thing that is strikingly similar to all these works are the spectral colours and similar narratives of cultural, political, and spiritual reclamations. His work is situated neither here nor there- A threshold.”
THURS. MAY 5 TULIP CELEBRATION
Thursday May 5th at 1:50pm join the Cranbrook Garden Club at the Dutch-Canadian Friendship Tulip Garden Bloom Celebration at the old Elko Train station Cranbrook beside the Rotary International sign.
MAY 5 TO 7 KEY CITY THEATRE MARY POPPINS
Mount Baker Wild Theatre. 7:30 pm. May 8 at 2:30 pm.
FRI. MAY 6 CHILDREN’S ART CLASSES CENTRE 64
Tropical fish painting this week with local artist Colleen Routlay. $12 drop in fee, materials included.
FRIDAY, MAY 6 THE ODD COUPLE
Cranbrook Community Theatre presents “The Odd Couple,” at the Studio Stage Door in Cranbrook. Neil Simon’s most famous work comes to the stage next month with both new and veteran local acting talent. Bob Wakulich is gruff, easygoing and sarcastic as Oscar Madison, a sportswriter whose financial and marital failures are exemplified in his sloppy appearance and garbage-filled apartment. A recent divorcee, Oscar is lovable but impossible to live with – a situation his best friend Felix Ungar suddenly finds very fa-
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FRI. MAY 6 & SAT. MAY 7 MOTHERS DAY QUILT SHOW AND TEA
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Join the Cranbrook Garden Club at the Dutch-Canadian Friendship Garden Tulip Bloom Celebration at the old Elko Train Station Cranbrook beside Rotary International Sign on Thursday May 5th at 1:50 pm. May 7th, GLITZ AND GLAMOUR - Join us for the GoGo Grannies annual Glitz and Glamour Mother’s Day Brunch at the Heritage Inn from 11 am - 2 pm. Tickets are $25. and are available at Lotus Books. All the proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to help African Grandmothers raise their orphaned grandchildren. Jubilee Chapter #64, Order of the Eastern Star will be meeting on Monday, May 9th at 7:30 PM sharp, in the Masonic Hall, 401-3rd Avenue South, Cranbrook. Kimberley Society for Community Living, assisting people with developmental disabilities, next meeting May 10, 7 p.m. New members welcome. 250-427-4019. May 11. Kimberley Garden Club May Program: TBA, Upcoming May 14th Plant Sale. Selkirk High School Library 7-9 pm. New members welcome. For member info: Nola 250-427-1947 May 11 at 9:30 am is the Ft. Steele Cemetery Society’s annual grounds cleanup. Volunteers appreciated. Please bring your own rake. British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association, Rocky Mountain Branch, will be holding their luncheon meeting at the Heritage Inn on May 11th, 2016 at 12 noon. Our guest speaker will be Nancy from the Salvation Army. For further information call Ron Kerr at 250-432-0002. May 14: Kimberley Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale Saturday from 9 am – 11 am at the Kimberley Credit Union Parking lot at 200 Wallinger Avenue. Perennials, Annuals, Veggie Seedlings, Herbs, House Plants, Rose Bushes. Sotiabank MS Walk. Cranbrook May 15, 2016. Registraton 8 a.m. Walk starts 10 a.m. 1-800-268-7582. The Kootenay Railway Pensioners Association will be having a Social Luncheon at 12:30 pm On Tuesday May 17th 2016 at Heritage Inn 803 Cranbrook St.N,Cranbrook BC. All Railway Retiree’s and Spouses are welcome RSVP by May 13th 2016 for further information, please contact Frances Allen at 250-4262720 or Myrtle 250-426-2378,Jean 250-426-8338. The E.K. Music Festival Showcase will be at the Key City Theatre Monday, May 9th at 7pm. Single tickets are $10, Immediate families $25. Awards and Best of Showcase featured. AGM May 25th at the Library Manual Training Hall at 7pm. All welcome.
Celebrating WomenFriday May 6, noon-7 and Sat May 7 10 am - 4 pm. Wasa Community Center
SAT. MAY 7 FRED PENNER AT THE EK CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
1 p.m. on the outdoor stage, Canada’s favourite kids’ performer.
MAY 7TH GLITZ AND GLAMOUR
Join us for the GoGo Grannies annual Glitz and Glamour Mother’s Day Brunch at the Heritage Inn from 11 am - 2 pm. Come with a friend for this fun event. We will be selling gently used jewelry, scarves and purses as well as having silent auction items and door prizes something for everyone. Tickets are $25. and are available at Lotus Books. All the proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to help African Grandmothers raise their orphaned grandchildren. We look forward to seeing old and new faces there!
MON. MAY 9 SHOWCASE
The E.K. Music Festival Showcase will be at the Key City Theatre Monday, May 9th at 7pm. Single tickets are $10, Immediate families $25. Awards and Best of Showcase featured. AGM May 25th at the Library Manual Training Hall at 7pm. All welcome.
FISHER PEAK WINTER ALE CONCERT SERIES KEY CITY THEATRE SMALL STAGE MAY 12 Featured Last show: Brian Brons & His Band of Brothers (May 12). Series Tickets on Sale Now! Buy online at www.keycitytheatre. com or call 250-4267006
MAY 13 AT THE GREEN DOOR, PINOT
With Local Artist Christine Simpson. Friday May 13th, 6-9pm.
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Come paint with us! Wonderful Artist Christine Simpson will guide you through an “Impressionistic Flowers” painting, while Ty and Jaime offer Tapas and Wine! $65.00 per person includes canvas, paints, art supplies, tapas and a glass of wine. Register at greendoorgreen@ gmail.com, full payment required at time of registration to reserve seats. Green Door is thrilled to be hosting such a fun and inspired event!
FRI. MAY 13 ROY ORBISON TRIBUTE THE LONELY
nuals, tomato plants, herbs, house plants and rose bushes all potted up and ready to plant. Also some Four O’Clock Tubers and Dahlia tubers, also ready to plant.
SAT. MAY 14 SPRING CONCERT
A Bright New DAy brought to you by the Kimberley Community Choir. 7 p.m. Kimberley United Church, 10 Boundary St. Admission by donation.
WED. MAY 18 VICTORIA DAY TEA
May 13 at 7:30 pm. Tickets $42. On Sale: Mar 11, 10 a.m. Members: Mar 8 ,10 a.m.
Kimberley United Church, 10 Boundary Street. 1 to 3 p.m. All are welcome to join us, with hats on, for fun, food, drinks, entertainment and fellowship.
SATURDAY, MAY 14 PLANT SALE
SAT. MAY 21 RAILWAY OPENS
The Kimberley Garden Club will be holding its annual plant sale in the parking lot of the Kimberley Credit Union at 200 Wallinger Avenue from 9 am – 11 am. There will be Kimberley grown perennials, an-
The opening weekend for the Sullivan Underground Mining Railway is May 21, 22 & 23. Express trains at 10 a.m. all three days, mining tours at 11, 1 and 3. Trains will be running weekends from May 21
until June 26: daily operations from July 1st until September 5th.
MAY 23 TO JUNE 5 IN THE GALLERY AT CENTRE 64 FABRICATED
The works of the North Star Quilters on display.
SAT. MAY 28 THE RED CANNONS
Part of the Live from Studio 64 Spring Concert series, the Red Cannons perform at 8 p.m. Tickets $22 for Art Council members, $24 for non-members.
JUNE 2016 TRADITIONAL DREAM CATCHER WORKSHOP, CRANBROOK
Lifeways Retreat is offering an opportunity to work beside Elder Terry Daniels, an award winning bead worker. Terry is a traditional culture worker from the Stoney Nakoda First Nation. Please call 250581-1017 for more information. $80 per session.
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. Canadian Cancer Society- if you have spare time and would like to volunteer, interested applicants can call 250-426-8916, drop by our office at #19-9th Avenue S, Cranbrook or go to www. cancervolunteer.ca and register as a volunteer. Mark Creek Lions meet 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at the Kimbrook. Supper 6:15-6:45, meeting 7:00-8:00pm. Contact Larry 250-4275612 or Bev 250-427-7722. New members welcome – men & 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. 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 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. 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. 1-800-461-3639 ext 4, and ask for Lauralee. 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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Features It happened this week in Cranbrook Week May 1 - 7 Dav e H u m p h r e y Items compiled from the archived newspapers held at the Cranbrook History Centre Archives
1905 Incorporation for Cranbrook … At last the question of incorporation for Cranbrook has been settled. W. F. Gurd, who has been acting as solicitor for the committee appointed at a public meeting about a year ago, received a telegram yesterday afternoon announcing the fact that an order in council had passed at Victoria granting the application for the incorporation of Cranbrook. To some this will be good news, to others it won’t be received with any degree of gratification while there are still more who had no preferences either way. Fortunately there has been no hard feelings over the matter from the start. The question has been discussed for the past four years, but about a year ago a large number of the property owners thought that it was time for action on the matter, and with this idea in view prevailed upon the Board of Trade to call a special meeting to discuss the question in its entirety. The meeting was one of the largest ever held in Cranbrook and the discussion was very free and open on both sides of the question. A vote was finally taken and the result was very nearly unanimous in favor of incorporation. A committee was then appointed and Mr. Dennis, land commissioner for the C. P. R., was seen as to his views. He wrote frankly that although the laws of British Columbia rendered it impossible to secure incorporate rights on a small scale, yet he was of the opinion that Cranbrook had arrived at the stage when some step should be taken to secure local government. Drug dept … If you want to die, don’t let us dispense your prescriptions. We can only reiterate our oft printed statements about our drug department. We don’t fake. We don’t substitute. We buy only the first grade of everything, regardless of price. We will not attempt to dispense your prescription unless we have exactly what the doctor orders. The best proof of all the above is that we have the confidence of all the leading doctors on the Crows Nest line. This department is in charge of Mr. W. J. Atchison, who is well known as a reliable, accurate dispenser. Our stock is now complete. Kodak Cameras -- Don’t overlook half the pleasures of your summer trip; have them in years to come. Drop in and let’s have a Kodak talk. Beattie and Atchison Who is the writer? …The Herald editor has received two anonymous letters the past week, which had slurring remarks about the policy of the
Herald. There is hardly an individual on earth a bigger coward than the writer of an unsigned letter. The publisher of a newspaper is giving utterance of opinions in each issue. It is quite natural that those opinions do not meet with the approval of all, and the colums of the Herald are always open to the free discussion of any public question. But the writer of anonymous letters never avails himself of the opportunity of a public discussion. To do that would be manly. Growth needed … There are all kinds of opportunities in South East Kootenay for the small farmer. It has been demonstrated that this district has the right climate for fruit raising, that it is an ideal place for the raising of poultry since it has the best of markets right at hand, and for a pleasant home there is not a more attractive section on earth than right around Cranbrook. Fifty to one hundred truck farmers within a radius of ten miles around Cranbrook would mean much for this town, and yet there is no one to tell of these advantages in a systematic manner so that people might be induced to come here and settle. That is what Cranbrook needs, an organization that would take care of inquiries along this line and furnish the required information. It is true there is the board of trade, but a board of trade with no means of securing a steady revenue, with a secretary working for love, with only eight or ten members who would attend a meeting if one were called, is little more than an ornament to a town. Cranbrook should grow and insure growth, every opportunity should be taken advantage of to bring in permanent settlers who will be producers and also buyers. New livery … N. C. McKinstry has sold his livery barn to the Dezell Bros, and the rest of the summer he will devote his time to shipping horses north. The Dezell Bros, will give their attention to the stable although they will continue their blacksmith and wagon shop. They propose to give the people of Cranbrook the best to be had in the line of livery business and hope to receive their share of the business. Moyie news … The Moyie Water Company is laying a water main from Queens Avenue south on Tavistock Street so as to be able to supply water to the residences of that vicinity. This main is being laid deeper than any on the system, the ditch being over five feet in depth. The system is in first class condition again and all of the patrons are getting water. Moyie squatters must move ... J. A. Harvey, of Cranbrook, solicitor to the mine inspector, was here yesterday conferring with D, J , Elmer, the local agent, on matters pertaining to the town It is understood that Mr. Harvey has notified all squatters
on land adjoining the townsite that they must either move off or pay ground rent. Another order has been issued to the effect that the red light district is to be confined to that portion of the town up next to the base of the hill, and that the houses down on the flat are not to be longer used for immoral purposes. Fined for overtime … Six muckers, F. Kelly, Fred Ege, P. Hartigan, Chas, Helding, Otto Wester and R. Sheridan, employed at the St. Eugene mine, pleaded guilty and were each fined $2.50 and costs yesterday for violating the Eight Hour law. The case was tried before Lewis Thompson, justice of the peace. Thos. Morgan, the mine inspector for this district, intended to be present but the train was delayed and the trial was over when he arrived. On the 8th and 9th of March these men were working in the shaft level. There was a rush of work and they were asked to work overtime in order to have the muck cleared away for the shift following. The matter was reported to the mine inspector, who in turn caused the arrest of the men, There is also a heavy fine for a company violating this law, and the case against the St. Eugene company will come up for trial later on. Mr. Cronin is not in town, so it is not possible to give his views on the matter. Pull together … What the people of Cranbrook should do now is get together and work for a first class council and a mayor who will be progressive, yet absolutely safe. There has existed a difference of opinion as to the advisability of incorporating. The question has been settled in favor of incorporation. It is to the interest of everyone to unite on work that will prove beneficial to the community as a whole. This is no time for knocking or fault finding. Every man who owns property and, every man in business in Cranbrook is interested in the advancement of the town. Let us all pull together. It is not a question of politics or religion, but simply a question of business. No one man or set of men can have their way. It is the time for mutual concessions and harmony. This is the growing time for Cranbrook. Let no man stand in the way. Bank of Commerce will build … Word has been received by F. C. Malpas, manager of the Bank of Commerce, that the contract for the new bank building in Cranbrook has been let to the Browley Brothers of Fernie. Word has also been received from the architect who will supervise construction that he is all ready as soon as the contractors start to work. This building will be of brick face with stone, two stories high, and will be an ornament to the main street of Cranbrook. Work will be inaugurated within a few days and will be pushed forward as rapidly as possible.
Runaway … M. B. King’s horse ran away last Tuesday. They caught the rig but up to date the horse has not been heard from. 1906 Be sociable … Always have on hand something to offer to your friends when they call. It’s the height of conviviality. Call up Phone 17 and get the best in Wines, Liquors and Cigars. A. L. McDermot Wholesaler, Cranbrook, B.C Strange death … Bert Patch, a man of 35 years of age, was found dead in the shrubbery about a hundred yards behind the Elk hotel, Elko, on Monday afternoon. The cause of the man’s death is shrouded in mystery too deep for the coroner’s inquest to resolve and the matter will probably remain a mystery. There are indications of foul play, although not the slightest motive is apparent. The body was found by a cook who passing through the shrubbery on the path, noticed the body lying flat on its face nearby. The authorities were notified and Constable Drummond and Coroner Bleasdell went down on the G. N. evening train. The circumstances were sufficiently suspicious to warrant an inquest, and Dr. Higgins was summoned to make an examination. The doctor found that the deceased came to his death by a fracture of the vertebrae. No marks or bruises of any kind were found on the body to indicate violence. The body was lying outstretched on inclined ground with the head higher than the feet. Blood had flowed freely from the nose. Some of this had trickled downwards, but the peculiar thing was that some blood had run the other way, over the forehead and to the top of the head. The body was in a natural position, not resembling that often assumed in a death struggle. The inquest brought out little additional information though several witnesses were examined. Deceased had drunk considerable liquor on the preceding Friday or Saturday, but on Sunday he was comparatively sober. He disappeared on Sunday, no one knew where or how and that was the last seen of him alive. Back behind bars … R. J. Johnasen, alias W. Delaney, who was remanded a week ago, came up for sentence before Magistrate Crease yesterday, on charges of breaking gaol and of having a weapon in his possession, to both of which he had pleaded guilty. The magistrate sentenced him to two years’ imprisonment for the escape and three months for carrying a weapon. The sentences will be served in the provincial penitentiary at New Westminster. Constable C. W. Young will leave for the coast with Delaney this morning.
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Celebrating mothers
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children’s screen time to no more than one or two hours a day. Too much screen time by children, and even adults, can result in irregular sleeping habits, behavioral problems, obesity, and less time for play or family interaction. Shutting off devices for a few hours frees up opportunities for families to engage in other activities. • Take a vacation together as a family and make sure you leave phones and tablets behind at the hotel so you can fully immerse yourself in your surroundings. It’s amazing what you might learn about one another when you are engaged in the same activity and are away from the distractions you routinely encounter back at home.
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Kootenay Ice eager to surprise as WHL Bantam Draft looms large With WHL Bantam Draft set for Thursday in Calgary, Kootenay Ice prepare for top choice since selecting first overall in 1997 Taylor Rocc a Sports Editor
For only the second time in franchise history, the Kootenay Ice are set to make the first-overall selection at the WHL Bantam Draft. In a season full of ups and downs, the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft at Hotel Arts in Calgary Thursday morning (8:30 a.m.) will most definitely be a highlight. For Garnet Kazuik, director of scouting, and Jeff Chynoweth, president and general manager, Thursday will mark the end of a journey that took both far and wide across the region in search of not only the prized prospect at the top of the proverbial pile but hidden gems and depth throughout the rest of the draft. Having spent plenty of time in arenas across western Canada all season long, and particularly over the final few months of the bantam hockey season, Kazuik, Chynoweth and the rest of the Ice scouting department are all but set when it comes to making the top selection. “We’ve got a lot coming at us, obviously people want to know what we’re doing,” Kazuik said over the phone from Calgary Tuesday morning. “We’re not revealing that one bit. We think it’s exciting — what’s wrong with a little bit of surprise at the draft? “There’s no doubt we’ve narrowed it down as a staff. There are rumours out there — three or four players we’re looking at, but they’re just rumours. We’re the only ones that know what we want to do here. “It’s very exciting, it’s very different drafting
first overall and that’s exciting in itself. It’s not the way you want to do it. You don’t want to finish last, you don’t want to have this pick, but at the same time, we are here and it’s exciting. We’re going to take full advantage of it.” After finishing the campaign in the WHL cellar with a record of 12-53-6-1, the Ice went on to win the WHL Bantam Draft lottery to retain the top selection in the league’s annual restocking. One has to dig deep into the archives — a full 19 years ago — to track down the last time the Kootenay Ice were the first franchise to step to the podium at the bantam draft. “There were two forwards — Jarret Stoll and Eric Johansson,” Chynoweth said Tuesday, reminiscing upon the lead up to the 1997 bantam draft. “Eric Johansson was a local boy from Edmonton who had an outstanding year playing bantam hockey. “I think the turning point for us that year was at the St. Albert bantam tournament in January where Jarret had a phenomenal tournament. That was the tipping point for us to make a decision on Jarret at that time.” In 1997, the Edmonton Ice called Stoll’s name with the prestige pick, adding to a stable that already housed defenceman Steve McCarthy (1996, first overall). One year later, a wellknown workhorse goaltender by the name of Dan Blackburn (1998, third overall) saddled up beside McCarthy and Stoll. The rest is history as the trio helped lead the club to the 2000
WHL championship. Stoll carried on, captaining the Ice to a second WHL championship and Memorial Cup crown in 2002 after McCarthy and Blackburn turned pro. Stoll, a native of Melville, Sask., stacked up an impressive 124 goals and 286 points in 245 career WHL regular-season games, adding 18 goals and 50 points in 57 post-season games along the way. Since going pro, Stoll has won two Stanley Cup championships and played nearly 900 NHL regular-season games. There is no questioning the impact he had both with the Kootenay Ice and beyond. “In three consecutive bantam drafts, we think we had the best position player — Steve McCarthy in 1996, Jarret Stoll in 1997 and Dan Blackburn in the 1998 draft,” Chynoweth said. “It isn’t just the first pick that allows you to have success. But Jarret’s leadership skills that are evident in the NHL today were evident back then. He came in and he struggled and adjusted to life just like any 16-year-old player, but he came in at 15 during our last year in Edmonton, played some games, made an impression. “You could see the potential in him, Steve McCarthy and Dan Blackburn. It provided a bright future for our hockey club at the time.” The aforementioned Johansson ended up going fourth overall to the Tri-City Americans in 1997, tallying 266 points over the course of a 262-game regular season career. Despite being selected in both the 2000 and 2002 NHL
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Round 1 — First overall Round 2 — 23rd overall Round 3 — 56th overall (via Red Deer for Luke Philp via Vancouver via Moose Jaw) Round 4 — 67th overall Round 4 — 70th overall (via Swift Current for Jon Martin) Round 4 — 78th overall (via Moose Jaw for Tanner Faith) Round 5 — 89th overall Round 6 — 111th overall Round 8 — 155th overall Round 9 — 177th overall Round 10 — 199th overall Round 11 — 221st overall Round 12 — 243rd overall
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Jarret Stoll, pictured during his WHL days with the Kootenay Ice, was the last first-overall selection in franchise history. Defenceman Steve McCarthy (1996) is the only other first-overall pick in club history. The Ice will add one more to that list Thursday with the top pick at the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft in Calgary. Entry Drafts, Johansson never played an NHL game, instead taking his talents to Europe, where he remains to this day. Kazuik and Chynoweth were both rightfully mum as to what name will be called first at Thursday’s bantam draft, though it’s no secret whomever is selected will eventually be tasked with contributing big things to a club in rebuild mode looking for a brighter future once again for the first time in nearly 20 years. Chynoweth recalls deliberating both Stoll and Johansson in the months leading up to the 1997 draft and similarly there has been plenty of conversation revolving around a number of options heading into 2016. Outside that, there is only one existing commonality between 1997 and
2016 as far as Chynoweth is concerned. “It’s been so long since we had the first-overall pick, obviously the game has changed a little bit since then,” Chynoweth said. “There are more teams and the scouting is more detailed than maybe it was in 1997. It continues to get better, year in and year out, in the Western Hockey League. “The only similarity is we have the first-overall pick.” With names like Bowen Byram (Lethbridge Golden Hawks), Kirby Dach (Fort Saskatchewan Rangers) and Peyton Krebs (Rocky Mountain Raiders) floating around — just to name a few — there’s no shortage of quality atop the charts. “We’re close to finalizing our decision,” Chynoweth said. “We’ll
let the player that we select know Thursday morning. It will be a surprise.” Beyond the excitement of the first-overall selection, the Ice hold 13 picks in the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft. According to both Chynoweth and Kazuik, the game plan is to tab 10 players by the time the proceedings wrap up. The later rounds of the draft can prove just as fruitful and are certainly significant, despite not sharing the same glamour and glitz as the first round. According to Kazuik, his group of scouts has prioritized a list of 60 to 80 targets they project will go on to be successful WHL players. Hitting on as many of those names throughout the proceedings is the ultimate goal as the club continues its rigorous
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1996 — Steve McCarthy, D (Trail, B.C.) — First overall 1997 — Jarret Stoll, C (Melville, Sask.) — First overall 1998 — Dan Blackburn, G (Montreal) — Third overall 1999 — Andy Thompson, D (North Delta, B.C.) — Seventh overall 2000 — Dale Mahovsky, RW (Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.) — 17th overall 2001 — Jeremy Schenderling, C (Langley, B.C.) — 18th overall 2003 — Ben Maxwell, C/LW (North Vancouver) — Second overall 2003 — Todd Panchyson, D (Nipawin, Sask.) — 12th overall 2004 — John Negrin, D (West Vancouver) — Seventh overall 2005 — Jordan Wilkins, D (Princeton, B.C.) — 20th overall 2006 — Nathan Lieuwen, G (Abbotsford, B.C.) — 16th overall 2007 — Drew Czerwonka, LW (Glenavon, Sask.) — 20th overall 2008 — Brendan Hurley, LW (Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.) — 15th overall 2009 — Colby Cave, C/LW (Battleford, Sask.) — 13th overall 2010 — Sam Reinhart, C/RW (North Vancouver) — 15th overall 2011 — Collin Shirley, LW/C (Saskatoon) — 17th overall 2012 — Troy Murray, D (White City, Sask.) — 10th overall 2013 — Jared Legien, LW (Pilot Butte, Sask.) — Ninth overall 2014 — Griffin Mendel, D (Kelowna) — 11th overall
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Bowen Byram isn’t exactly sure what the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft is going to bring Thursday morning. One thing he is certain of is the fact he has been anxiously waiting for this day for as long as he can remember. “I’m really excited, mostly nervous though, but whatever happens will happen,” said the 14-year-old native of Cranbrook Tuesday over the phone from his billet home in Lethbridge, Alta. “I’ve always wanted to play in the WHL for as long as I can remember. My dad played in the WHL, so that’s led me along that path.” A defenceman by trade, standing 6-feet tall and weighing in at 163 pounds, Byram grew up in Cranbrook but has spent the previous two seasons playing Bantam AAA hockey across the Alberta-B.C. border, suiting up with the Lethbridge AAA Golden Hawks of the Alberta Major Bantam Hockey League (AMBHL). Over two campaigns in southern Alberta, the East Kootenay product has done nothing short of dominate the play and dictate the pace.
In 2015-16, Byram notched 22 goals and 59 points over 34 games to register as the top-scoring blueliner in the AMBHL. “He’s everything. He’s a 200-foot player for his team right now and probably moving forward,” said Garnet Kazuik, director of scouting for the Kootenay Ice, when asked to provide a report on Byram in March. “He’s a penalty-kill guy, he’s a power-play guy. He’s very hard to play against. He has good size and one of his biggest assets is he can really shoot the puck. His No. 1 asset is his skating ability. He’s very lateral… He has a great stick and he communicates so well on the ice.” Byram’s steady play on the back end helped the Golden Hawks to a bronze-medal finish at the 2016 Western Canadian Bantam AAA Championship on the heels of winning the AMBHL. “Every time I get on the ice, train or anything, I just try to get one per cent better,” Byram said. “Hopefully that helps me reach my goal of one day playing in the WHL.” While Kazuik kept his cards close to his chest regarding the
player the Kootenay Ice will select with the first-overall pick at the 2016 WHL Bantam Draft Thursday morning in Calgary (8:30 a.m. MT), there’s no arguing the fact a hometown selection of Byram serves as nothing short of storybook.
The smooth-skating rearguard has been consistently in the conversation when it comes to players projected to go not only in the first round, but in the top-10 or even top-five selections at this year’s bantam draft. “It’s been pretty good, sometimes intimidating meeting with guys a lot older than me,” Byram said of chatting with scouts in the lead up to this year’s draft. “It’s been good, productive for the most part.” Western Elite Hockey Prospects ranks Byram as the No. 2 southern Alberta prospect behind
only forward Peyton Krebs, who led the AMBHL in scoring with 46 goals and 102 points in 27 games played with the Rocky Mountain Raiders. As the young Byram mentioned, hockey runs in his bloodlines with father Shawn having suited up for 178 WHL regular season games split between the Regina Pats (1984-85 to 1986-87) and Prince Albert Raiders (1986-87 to 1987-88). “It’s helped a lot,” Byram said. “He has given me some tips and some tricks that make it easier in the transition from minor hockey.” Where Byram ends up is a fate still to be determined. The Kootenay Ice will dictate the roll of the draft when they step to the podium at Calgary’s Hotel Arts. After that, the Vancouver Giants slide in with the second-overall pick, following by the Saskatoon Blades, Swift Current Broncos and Medicine Hat Tigers. Whether he ends up back home in B.C. or slides east of his temporary home in Lethbridge, Bowen will be relieved when Thursday finally comes to pass. “It’s been a lot of stress on me,” Bowen said. “I’ll just be excited
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It is with deep sorrow that the family of Katherine Lesiw (Marusak) announces her passing on Sunday, April 24th, 2016 at the Joseph Creek Care Home in Cranbrook, BC at the age of 97. Katherine was born on January 23, 1919 in Hay Lakes, Alberta. She was a wonderful loving person, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be greatly missed and cherished forever. Katherine is survived by her sister Eva Haluschak, of Edmonton, her son, Jerry (Lillian) Lesiw of Cranbrook, her beloved granddaughters Catherine (Rodney) Hicks of Vancouver and Shelley Lesiw of Canmore, and her beloved great grandchildren Ethan, Sydney, Cedar and Cole, as well as nieces, nephews, and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Harry and Annie Marusak (Weselosky), husband Alex Lesiw, son Dennis, brother Alex Marusak, sisters Nellie Brachman (Marusak) and Dorothy Stefura (Marusak). Her family would like to thank all the caregivers, especially at Joseph Creek, and everyone involved in her care. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service, Cranbrook, BC and Vernon Funeral Home, Vernon, BC. Holly Mass will be held Monday, May 9th, 10 am at St. Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Vernon, BC. Interment to follow at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, 8901 W. Higgins Rd. Vernon, BC.
John William Bissett “Jackâ€? 1935 – 2016 We sadly said farewell to our Jack on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Kimberley Special Care Home. Jack was born on August 14, 1935 in Vancouver and started his career with his dad doing lighting at Empire Stadium leading to long support for the BC Lions. Jack went on to BCIT and achieved an Electrical Trade Certificate and thereafter worked mostly for BC Hydro. Over the years Jack played baseball, curled, bowled, golfed and was an avid Kootenay Ice fan. Many fun trips were made to Reno and Vegas with pals. He and Lil enjoyed camping at the local lakes and taking road trips across Canada. Jack was a very special man who loved his family and was dearly loved in return. He was kind and generous with a wonderful gift of laughter bringing many good friends into his life whom he cherished. Even through the long journey of Alzheimer’s his beautiful spirit shone through charming everyone with his smiles and gentle good nature. He will be greatly missed. Jack leaves to mourn his loving partner Lillian, sons Daryl (Bev) Bissett and Monte (Laura) Bissett, daughter Jaimie Lee Glass (John Futa), grandchildren Shawn, Jarret, Stephanie, Mathew, Jesse, Cameron, Ashley and Dolan and nine great grandchildren. Also sadly missing Jack are his extended family Rob (Jacki) D’Etcheverry and children Rylan and Tyson and Ryan (Tanya) D’Etcheverry and children Daxton and Jasper. Favourite words of Jack’s by Henry Van Dyke were‌. Time is too slow for those who wait Too swift for those who fear Too long for those who grieve Too short for those who rejoice But for those who love Time is not. There will be no service by Jack’s request. Many hugs and thanks to the staff at the Pines for Jack’s excellent care. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com
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B.C. resists call for outside mine oversight Tom Fletcher Black Press
The B.C. government’s oversight of mining has too few resources and inspections and a lack of enforcement, increasing risk of another Mount Polley-type failure that damages the environment, B.C. Auditor General Carol Bellringer says in a new report. Bellringer said having mine permitting and mine inspections in the same ministry creates an “irreconcilable conflict” between promoting expansion of mining and regulating it. She recommends moving the compliance and enforcement function outside the ministry to an independent body. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett stopped short of rejecting that idea, but said he has found no other jurisdictions in Canada that does that, and there are important reasons for keeping it within the ministry.
Al Hoffman, Chief Inspector of Mines for B.C. His position was backed by two senior officials, Chief Inspector of Mines Al Hoffman and George Warnock, director of geotechnical engineering for the B.C. government. Hoffman said it’s important that the technical experts who set per-
mit conditions and then do compliance and enforcement be in the same group so they know how to follow up. Warnock used the example of the KSM mine, recently permitted for construction in northwest B.C. with 178 conditions.
Tailings storage facility construction for Red Chris mine in northwestern B.C. “We know exactly what we’re looking for in those permit conditions when we go to that mine, and I don’t know how a body outside the ministry would,” Warnock said. NDP mining critic Norm Macdonald said the 2014 collapse of the tailings dam at Mount Polley copper mine near Williams Lake shows the auditor is correct
that there is not a “culture of enforcement” in B.C. mining. An undetected weak layer under the Mount Polley dam was the ultimate cause of the failure, but risk was compounded by high water, the lack of “beach” construction to ease pressure on the dam and a steeper slope than what was called for in the original plans, Macdon-
ald said. Bennett acknowledged that the ministry had too few geotechnical inspectors in 200910. He said the ministry accepts the other 17 recommendations in Bellringer’s report, and is on its way to implementing them. The government has changed the Mines Act to allow for administrative penalties to be as-
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