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A herd of elk is pictured chowing down on hay at a feeding station near Cranbrook. The Kootenay Heritage Wildlife Fund is setting up feeding stations from ungulates around the East Kootenay — our hoofed neighbours in the wild are facing a season of considerable hardship following a long cold spell then historic amounts of snow.

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Cranbrook RCMP delivered year-end crime statistics to Council on Monday evening, while also touting the success of their new mental health liaison officer who has been able to help cut down the volume of mental health calls. S/Sgt. Hector Lee reported that most crime statistics are down across the board except for motor vehicle accidents (MVA), alcohol involved MVA’s and impaired driving. MVAs were up 17 per cent over 2015, while the alcohol-involved percentage of those MVAs is up by a single percentage point over last year. Additionally, impaired/refusal and Immediate Roadside Prohibitions are up 16 per cent. “I think overall, we see a lot higher form of diligence from our officers at these scenes,” Lee said. “I think they’re better at detecting alcohol, better at processing scenes and better at investigating when it comes to motor vehicle accidents which is contributing to a higher [statistical] number overall.”

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A prominent member of the Ktunaxa Nation has been presented with one of Canada’s highest honours. Sophie Pierre, former Chief of ?Aq’am [St. Mary’s Band] became part of the Order of Canada Friday, Feb. 17, in a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Last June, David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, announced the 113 new appointments to the Order, Pierre among them. As well as Chief, she served as Commissioner for the British Columbia Treaty Commission from 2009 to 2015.

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Sophie Pierre with the Order of Canada, Friday, Feb. 17, in Ottawa.

Rogers Hometown Hockey was a hub of activity this past weekend in the Cranbrook’s downtown core as the festival took up two blocks with free family events and a chance to meet NHL alumni. Theoren Fleury was mobbed by fans at one of the tents, posing for pictures and signing autographs throughout Saturday and Sunday and also joined Rob and Scott Niedermayer on stage for a hotstove conversation led by Tara Slone. “It’s a nice break from what I do on a daily basis,” said Fleury, “and the fans are so important to the game and without them, there wouldn’t be an NHL and so it’s a good opportunity to get out and support the fans and also support what Scotiabank and Rogers has done. “This Hometown Hockey thing is really a great thing for everybody.”

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Fabulous February entertainment for the winter weary I CAROLYN GRANT

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Artrageous in the gallery at Centre 64

3rd Annual Open Art Exhibition “Artrageous” In the gallery from January 31st to February 25th 2017s. Art exhibition by well known Kimberley artist Jim Poch, in the gallery from February 28th to March 25th 2017

On Now at the Cranbrook Arts Gallery

February 7th to March 3rd. “Good Things Come in Small Packages, The Tiny Things that make Canada Great.” A small display of small artworks is on show in the Gallery along with the regular creative work of many local artists. Any of these little works of art would make great gifts. A reception for this exhibit, to meet the artists will be held Saturday February 11th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. March Call to Artists. Our March Canada 150 Exhibit will be ‘For the Sport of It.’ It is open to members and we look forward to any pieces including photography and three dimensional work depicting Canadian sport. Pieces must be submitted to The Gallery by Thursday March 2nd.

Fisher Peak Winter Ale Concert Series

Package: $112.50 for Members, Non-members $125. All Shows start at 7 pm with the opener. • Sunday, Feb. 26: Slocan Ramblers Opener: Clayton Parsons • Wednesday, March 15: 100 Mile Opener: Tom Bungay • Wednesday, April 12: Brian Brons Opener: Heather Gemmmell • Wednesday, May 10: Jenny Allen Opener: Dave Prinn

Live at Studio 64 Spring Concert series

• Saturday, March 18: Silver Screen Scoundrels (Music, Laughs & Silent Film) • Wednesday, April 5: Sultans of String (Celtic Reels, Flamenco, Gypsy-Jazz, Arabic, Cuban & South Asian Rhythms)

PAINT AND PINOT at the Green door February 24th, 2017

As the days become longer and warmer the alpine glow grows stronger lets paint the “Ribbons of the Mountain Sky”. In celebration of Spring not far on the horizon come paint mountain silhouettes and vibrant warm skies with Local Artist Christine

See the Slocan Ramblers, Canada’s hottest young bluegrass band, this Sunday, February 26 at the Gallery Stage, Key City Theatre.

Simpson. Included in $75 ticket is all art supplies, art instruction, 1 glass of wine, creatively inspired appetizers, and lots of fun! To register for this event please email greendoorgreen@ gmail.com with phone number and any dietary restrictions, or call 250908-6423. Pre payment is required for this event.

Mostly Mozart Sat. February 25

Mostly Mozart! with Arne Sahlen at Cranbrook United Church Sat February 25 at 3 pm; at Kimberley United the same evening, 7 pm and Sun Feb 26, 3 pm. By donation. Brilliant piano student Emma Penner of Creston will join the Cranbrook event. Mozart goes with any decor from soiree to symphony hall. His famous Twinkle variations, two sonatas and more plus readings from his letters will bring the man and his music to life. For details contact arnesahlen@ hotmail.com or 250-427-2159 (cell/ text 250-540-4242)

SlOCAN RAMBLERS Sun. February 26 Opener: Clayton Parsons Gallery Stage Key City Theatre

The Slocan Ramblers are Canada’s young bluegrass band to watch. Rooted in the tradition, fearlessly creative, and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans (2015 Edmonton Folk Fest Emerging Artist Award recipients), have quickly become a leading light of Canada’s roots music scene, built on their reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musicianship and their uncanny ability to convert anyone within earshot into a lifelong fan. $27.50 Single Tickets |Se-

ries $125 | $112.50 Members Buy online at keycitytheatre.com or by phone 250-426-7006

Tues. Feb. 28 Have Camera Will Travel.... presents Biking Eastern Canada

Join Chris Ferguson - “Chasing Whales by Bike: Labrador, Newfoundland & Quebec” Slide/Video presentation at Centre 64 on Tuesday, February 28 at 7:30 pm. Admission by Donation to the Kimberley Arts Centre 64.

Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary, Rockies Film Series and Festival

Landfill Harmonic is opening our 20th Anniversary Rockies Film Festival at the Key City Theatre on Wednesday, March 1st with a Wine & Cheese starting at 6:00 pm, a presentation by the Cranbrook Violin club before the show followed by this great film at 7 pm. All proceeds from this evening will go directly back to the Hands in Harmony Music park project. The 20th Anniversary Rockies Film Festival brought to you by the Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary Club continues with the following eight movies, all at the Key City Theatre. Thursday, March 2nd 7 pm Things to Come, 9 pm Denial Friday, March 3rd 7 pm Julieta, 9 pm Paterson Saturday, March 4th 1 pm Operation Avalanche, 3 pm Mean Dreams, 7 pm Love & Friendship, 9 pm Manchester by the Sea Tickets for all movies are $12.00 each. Tickets are available at the Key

City by phone 250 426-7006 or online www.keycitytheatre.com or at the Key City Theatre Box Office. Thank you to our sponsors, EKCCU, BDO, Lotic Environmental, A.C. Dyck Financial and The Bedroom Furniture Galleries for your continued support of the youth in our community.

Wed. March 8 FRANCE & ITALY TRAVELOGUE

Presented by John Przeczek & Corrinne de Zoete. 7 p.m. at Cranbrook College of the Rockies Room 250. Whether it was the full moon over the Eiffel Tower, gaining an appreciation for the Nebbiolo grape in the Piedmont region of Italy and tasting the “King” of wines, cycling through Tuscany, or seeing the towns of Cinque Terra, we could never have anticipated the rich diversity we experienced. Please join us for our photographs, stories and laughter in support of the Go Go Grannies and the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Admission by donation.

Wed. March 8 Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash Tribute KEY CITY THEATRE

Western Canada Theatre and Chemainus Theatre Festival is proud to co-produce the ultimate tribute to the iconic Johnny Cash, Ring of Fire. Tickets are $45 | $39 for Key City Theatre members. Tickets are available at the Key City Theatre Box Office 250-426-7006 and Online at http://www.keycitytheatre. com” www.keycitytheatre.com

Sat. March 11 A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM: For Kids Key City Theatre

No need to wait until high school to develop a love of Shakespeare! For K-7 audiences, Monster Theatre presents a brandsparkling-new adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare’s whimsical classic tale about fairies, love potions and talking donkeys. The storytelling masters of Monster Theatre have created a magical performance starring both professional actors and students from local schools. Tickets $10 Buy Online at keycitytheatre.com or phone 250-426-7006

Sat. March 11 Home Grown

The next Kimberley Home Grown Music Coffee House will be at Centre 64 March 11th, doors open at 7:30 pm and show starts at 8 pm sharp. Tickets $8 and are available at The Snowdrift Café and at Centre 64. Line up for the evening features Selkirk Jazz Choir; Jeff Pew; Students of Arne Sahlen; Marta Zeegers; Tucks Troubadours; Emilio Regina

Fri. March 17 Art Movie

Centre 64 continues the ART MOVIE nights program on Friday, March 17 at 7:30 pm with Ansel Adams: Photographer and Environmentalist. This Documentary is an intimate portrait of the great artist and environmentalist. Light snacks provided. No host bar. Admission by donation to Kimberley Arts Centre 64

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Pierre gets Order of Canada

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Pierre was named an Officer of the Order of Canada for “her role in the British Columbia treaty process and for her commitment to the economic development of First Nations.” Pierre was named to the Order Of British Columbia in 1994. The ceremony kicked off the 50th anniversary celebration of the Order of Canada. Gov. Gen. David Johnston said in his speech at Rideau Hall the people being honoured have helped make Canada a better country, and he urged them to continue to inspire others. “We’re here because we desire a Canada in which everyone is able to lead a meaningful,

dignified and secure life to the greatest extent possible,” he said. “That’s what we mean when we say we desire a better country. I don’t need to tell you we’re not there yet. But thanks in part to the efforts of those of you we honour today with this investiture, we are closer to living in that country.” The Order of Canada appointees include one Companion (C.C.), 27 Officers (O.C.) and 85 Members (C.M.). These appointments were made on the recommendation of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada. The Order of Canada is the nation’s second highest honour for merit in the system of orders, decorations, and medals.

It comes second only to membership in the Order of Merit, which is the personal gift of Canada’s monarch. An Officer of the Order of Canada, and honour which is presented to people who have demonstrated an outstanding level of talent and service to Canadians, is graded after Companions of the Order of Canada and ahead of Members of the Order of Canada. The Order of Canada was established in 1967, during Canada’s centennial year, to recognize outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Over the last 49 years, more than 6,500 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order.

In addition to the purchase of a used plow truck, council also approved $150,000 for the 2017 budget for civic emergencies arising from the record-breaking snowfall.

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After the recent dump of snow that has been blanketing the region, City council approved the purchase of a used 2005 plow truck for $47,000. Staff found the used truck during the recent snowstorms while looking at rental options. It has low kilometres and low hours of use, with a new unit running up to $190-$210,000. The city currently runs four plow/spreader trucks, three of which are models released between 1993-1997. According to a city staff report, the trucks have a shorter useful lifespan because of corrosion from salting roads during the winter.

A new truck is scheduled for delivery in March, while the city has a second multi-use plow truck in the 2017 budget. “It has 65,000 km of mileage, multiple functions such as sander unit and rotating plow unit,” according to the report. “…This purchase would allow increased capacity and an added level of service in activities such as snow plowing, road maintenance and other purposes.” In addition to the purchase of the used truck, council also approved $150,000 for the 2017 budget for civic emergencies arising from the record-breaking snowfall. City staff are concerned

about the possibilities of collapsing roofs and spring flooding, which is where the funding will be directed to if needed. A staff report specifically identifies flooding around Elizabeth Lake and other parts of the Cranbrook community in 2014. The city had set aside $150,000 that year to deal with it, while costs eventually came in at $230,000. During that year, staff was able to secure funding from the province’s Disaster Financial Assistance program and the Provincial Emergency Program and is prepared to pursue those opportunities again, if needed.

Still time to register for EK Performing Arts Festival Barry Coulter

Every year performers from the Cranbrook compete to qualify for the B.C. Performing Arts Provincials, which almost immediately follows the East Kootenay Performing Arts Festival, set for April this year. Any participant needs to be the top of their class, and recommended by the adjudicator. In May, 2016, the BC Performing Arts Provincials were held in Fort St. John, and four performers who attended want to encourage all those young musicians and singers to get ready for this year’s East Kootenay Performing Arts Festival. Registration for the EKPAF is underway, and closes Tuesday, Feb. 28. Hallie Miller was selected as the EKPAF representative for Junior Musical Theatre. She says she was honoured to be chosen for this opportunity, as the competition is stiff in Cranbrook. Musical Theatre is a favorite for many singers. “I felt excited about seeing all the different performers from all over B.C. [at the BCPAP]. I felt inspired, and pumped about continuing on this path with my voice and performing.” Georgia Hamilton attended provincials in the Speech Arts category. “I truly enjoyed my time in speech arts, I learned a lot from the other kids,” she says. “Everyone seemed to have a stylized way of speaking, and each piece was very well picked. The adjudicator was very friendly, gave good advice, and didn’t put any pressure on anyone. It was such an open and creative environment.” Mya Robinson was selected to represent the EKPAF in the Junior Classical Voice category. In this category, each performer sings three contrasting solos. For a child who has been literally singing since she could speak, performing in a Provincial competition was unbelievable. Mya sang with 12 participants who were from all over BC and ranged in ages 12 – 14 years. “I am very fortunate to have been a part of the Nationals class at Provincials in Fort St. John,” said Danielle Nicholson. “What I discovered and appreciated about the Nationals class was that the energy around competing was so professional and mature. There was more weight and importance on the beauty of the performances and encouraging our peers, than on the competition itself, which is ultimately what I love and value about this art form. When we strip away the competitions and the prizes, we are left with something that can be transcendent and touches the souls of individuals.” The East Kootenay Performing Arts Festival has new online registration this year — the link is on the website ekperformingarts.com. Registration will go until Feb 28, 2017. The dates for festival are as follows. Speech Arts: Tuesday and Wednesday, April 4 and 5 Voice: April Monday-Thursday 10, 11, 12 and 13 Piano: Tuesday to Thursday, April 18, 19 and 20 Strings: Friday, April 28 and possibly Saturday,

Danielle Nicholson

Georgia Hamilton

Mya Robinson

Hallie Miller Showcase Gala: the best of festival is on May 15 at the Key City Theatre. “I value and have great respect for the performing arts and all who make these festivals possible starting at the local level,” said Nicholson.

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Local News Council hears about the year past in crime stats Continued from page 1

Lee also acknowledges the MVA stats may be a little off as not all accidents are reported to police. “People go to ICBC right away, sometimes they don’t come to the police,” Lee said. “So to get a true and accurate

number, our plan is to go to ICBC and see what their numbers are and see what their trend is as well.” Total calls for service were up seven per cent in the Q4, while yearend calls were relatively unchanged from 2015 at

OPEN HOUSE To celebrate the launching of our new Live and Learn Program the Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society is pleased to invite the public to an open house at our newly renovated location. Join us for refreshments and learn how the program can benefit anyone who has received a diagnosis of a life limiting illness at The Dr. F. W. Green Home Apt. 302-1700 4th St. South Friday February 24, 2017 between 2 and 5pm.

8,267. Person offences — assaults, sex assaults, assault with a weapon, robbery, threats, criminal harassment — was down 26 per cent in the quarter and 10 per cent from 2015. Property offences were down two per cent, however, there was a rash of 20 break and enters over the last quarter. “We were actually trending downward very much right after the end of the summer,” Lee said. “There were at least three different crime groups that we

were able to thwart before they actually got going and that drove our property offences down. “Then September happened after a busy summer. We had a crime group wreak havoc on us in the quarter and drove our stats back up, so I’m hoping for a little bit more even approach for this fall and the coming year in keeping our property crimes down.” Other criminal code offences such as causing a disturbance, breach/ bail violations, firearms offences, public mis-

Annual General Meeting March 9th, 6:45 pm Come and join us as we review our past year. All members in-good-standing are eligible to vote. Non-members are also welcome to attend. Membership sign-up will be available at the meeting. The AGM will be followed by the annual Arts & Culture Awards Gala at 7:30 pm 64 Deer Park Avenue www.kimberleyarts.com

chief, obstructing a police officer and counterfeit currency were up 34 per cent in the quarter, but down three per cent at year-end. There were less drug files than last year at 91, however, the clearance rate improved to 74 files at rate of 79 per cent. Total criminal code files was 1,506 with 624 cleared, for a rate of 41 per cent. There were 104 fewer criminal code files in 2016 than there were in 2015. Issued traffic tickets were down by 30 per cent, however, warnings were up by 78 per cent. Mental Health Liaison Lee praised the work of Cst. Erin Stevenson, who moved into a mental health liasion position last October to help deal with a steadily increasing amount of mental health files. “I think it’s important to note that as a result of Erin’s work just in the short few months she’s been in the position that our mental health calls for service have actually come down,” said Lee, “and a lot of it has to do with the partnerships she’s developed and just

looking for a more effective way to deal with mental health-related incidents.” Since she began working in the new position, Stevenson has met with 17 other non-profits and organizations to find and build on partnerships to tackle mental health issues and reduce the volume of calls for the RCMP. “ People are very excited this position exists, they do contact me fairly regularly,” Stevenson said. “…The ER was one of the big reasons why Hector decided this position was needed. A lot of our officers were spending a lot of time at the ER doing an MHA [Mental Health Act] apprehension and go to the hospital and spend up to 11 hours up there. “We’re still working with the ER, but right now my focus has been to redirect from the ER, so if it’s during the daytime, we have Interior Health mental health who can help us with assessments.” Other opportunities have included bringing front-line emergency responders together such as RCMP, firefighters and paramedics for ad-

ditional training on recognizing if a patient or suspect requires mental health or child and family development services. “We see so much of it, sometimes we’re immune to it…it’s one phone call,” Stevenson said. “That intake worker can go visit the home, they can call them and at least they can get some help. It doesn’t mean they will take the help, that’s the one thing, especially if they’re adults. If they don’t want the help, they don’t have to take it, but at least we’ve made that connection. That was a really positive meeting.” City councillor Norma Blissett said the mental health liaison position is proving it’s worth. “We’re saving money not only for the RCMP, but also for the hospital,” she said, “and we’re keeping people out of the penal system. It’s a great model and I’m really pleased that we’re doing this because sick people don’t need to be in jail, they need to be treated and it’s great that you’re able to help them.”

Power outage notice: planned maintenance Cranbrook

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To protect your equipment from damage during the outage, please turn off all lights, electric heaters, major appliances and unplug all electronics. We’ll restore power as soon as we can. Visit bchydro.com/outages or call 1 800 BCHYDRO (1 800 224 9376) for more information.

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Cranbrook Knights of Columbus have concluded their annual Charity Appeal. This year’s winners included 2nd prize winner of a 2017 Ford F150 4X4 XLT Super Crew was Wayne Keiver of Kimberley (above, holding Bill of sale), and 3rd prize winner in the Early Bird draw of $1,500 was Jody Marunchuk of Cranbrook. Other winners Were 1st Prize $50,000 Haminder Aujla of Abbotsford, 3rd prize 2017 Chevy Camaro 1LT, David Brand of Port Coquitlam, 4th prize 2017 Toyota RAV 4 AWD LE, Irma Cooper, Williams Lake, 5th prize 2017 Harley Davidson Rick Mackie, Powell River. Presenting the prizes are: Ticket Chairman, Frank Miller and Grand Knight John Hudak. The Knights thank the community.

The Cranbrook Food Bank needs your help. Drop boxes at Safeway and Save On Foods Food Bank office 104-8th Ave. S. • 250-426-7664 (from 10am-3pm)

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Fleury a fan favourite Continued from page 1 Sparking the Flames Fleury was a hell of a hockey player in his heyday. He literally had a point-a-game pace, scoring 455 goals and 1,088 points in just over a thousand games during his 12-year career in The Show. Internationally, he donned the national jersey for the World Juniors, World Championships, Canada Cup, World Cup and the Olympics, where he won gold alongside Scott Niedermayer in 2002. The accolades are noteworthy because he was never expected to amount to anything due to his size. Or lack thereof. Standing at 5’ 6”, Fleury was usually the smallest guy out on the ice, but also one of the most dangerous. He could skate, stickhandle and shoot and was as tough and tenacious as a pitbull. He played with no fear. Selected in the eighth round of the 1987 NHL Entry Draft by the Calgary Flames, Fleury turned pro two years later after setting franchise scoring records with the Moose Jaw Warriors. He won a Stanley Cup with Calgary in his rookie season after getting called up from the farm team. Just ten years later, he surpassed Al MacInnes and became the Flames’ all-time scoring leader with his 823rd point. His time in Calgary didn’t last and he was traded to Colorado for a brief spell before signing in New York with the Rangers as a free agent in 1999. Fleury plied his trade in the Big Apple for three years before going to Chicago, where he finished his NHL career. Fleury’s retirement wasn’t exactly voluntary. The NHL dropped the hammer on him for violating the league’s substance abuse policy in April 2003. After years of concealing alcohol and drug abuse, his addictions had eventually taken its toll and begun to affect his play on the ice and his relationships with family, friends and teammates. The league suspension effectively ended his career.

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Theo Fleury (left) and Scott Niedermayer hold forth during the Hot Stove Lounge at Hometown Hockey festivities in downtown Cranbrook Sunday, Feb. 19. Not pictured but also taking part are Rob Niedermayer and Tara Slone. Fleury attempted a comeback with the Flames in 2009 and played four exhibition games, scoring four points, however, he was eventually released by the team before the regular season began. Starting the conversation In 2009, Fleury published his autobiography - ‘Playing with Fire’ The revelations were shocking. While playing junior hockey, Fleury had been sexually abused by his former coach Graham James, who had been using his position as an authority figure to prey on many other players, including Sheldon Kennedy and Todd Holt. The book served as a catalyst for new charges against James as well as encouragement to other victims of sexual abuse to come forward. His wrote that his addictions can be traced right back to the abuse he suffered when he was a young teenager. The book was an instant non-fiction top-seller in Canada. Following its release, Fleury has told his story countless times and now criss-crosses the country as a public speaker presenting to students in schools or at corporate events to talk about winning, losing and never giving up even when the obstacles appear insurmountable. He is also involved in advocacy for mental health and trauma through the Breaking Free Foundation, which he helped create. The purpose of the BFF is two-fold: to con-

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Theo Fleury meets some young fans at the autograph tent Saturday. nect the community to resources and support for those who have experienced trauma and to make trauma healing accessible to everyone, regardless of economic status. “It’s going amazing,” said Fleury. “We have a new documentary coming out in a few weeks, we do our walks every summer. This year we’re doing Saskatchewan and we’ve been able to help a lot of people and the people who work at our foundation are amazing people. “It’s really starting to pick up momentum and at the end of the day, we’re helping lots of people.” The walks — the Victor Walk — was created by Fleury in 2013 which has been recognized as a national movement and hopes to change the way Canadians under-

stand the effects of childhood trauma. His work with the BFF and the Victor Walks also ties in with mental health, which is a cause that Fleury is also passionate about. More and more NHLers, NHL alumni and professional athletes have been telling their stories, struggles and triumphs over mental health. Over the past few years, the league and players have recognized the importance of addressing the issue. Just look at what the Vancouver Canucks have done with their Mindcheck program or how everyone has embraced Bell Media’s #BellLetsTalk campaign. “It’s all about stigma,” Fleury said. “Whether you talk about trauma, mental health or addiction or whatever it is,

there’s a lot of shame attached to experiencing something like that, so as advocates, it’s our job to get rid of the stigma. “It’s okay to ask for help and it’s essential to ask for help. I would say we’ve come a long ways, but there’s still miles and miles to go and so on a daily basis, that’s what I’m doing. I’m keeping the conversation going and along the way, picking up other people who want to have that same conversation.” While Fleury has been busy with his advocacy work, he’s also had some time to get in touch with his creative side. For six years, he worked with music industry professionals, which culminated in the release of a country record - ‘I am who I am’ in October 2015. “When I retired from hockey, I didn’t want to stay in hockey, I wanted to get as far away from the game as I could,” Fleury said. “I love music, I grew up around music, my family is musical so it was a fun project to do and it’s been fun getting out on the road and touring a bit and playing some shows.” Fleury and his bandmates, the Death Valley Rebels, had 30 songs that were cut down to 10 for the album, which includes the single ‘My Life’s Been a Country Song’. “I was country when country wasn’t cool,” Fleury joked. “I grew up with Buck Owens and Charlie Pride and Johnny Cash and all those guys…Waylon & Willie, so those are my influences, for sure.”

Bill Bennett

As a result of the hard work of British Columbians, and government’s clear, consistent plan, B.C. has moved from being last in job growth, and employment during the 1990’s to being first in job growth, and having the lowest unemployment rate anywhere in Canada.

We support B.C.’s resource dependent communities. That’s why government has worked to open several new mines since 2011, and has placed a strong focus on renewing the softwood lumber agreement, because we know how important it is to create good-paying jobs that sustain families.

With B.C. leading Canada in economic growth, a fifth balanced budget on the way, and more people working than ever before – government has more flexibility to take action to ensure taxpayers can keep more of their hard-earned money.

Bill Bennett, M.L.A. (Kootenay East)

Province of British Columbia Phone: 250-417-6022 Constituency Office: Fax: 250-417-6026 100c Cranbrook Street N. bill.bennett.mla@leg.bc.ca Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 3P9

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Zombie HST and other tax tales Some follow-ups today on tax issues, as income tax filing time draws near and Premier Christy Clark shovels out surplus money in the run-up to the May election. • Is provincial sales tax hidden somewhere in residential BC Hydro bills? Several readers contacted me to ask about this. I’m advised by the B.C. finance ministry that the answer is no. It is charged on business and industrial hydro bills, one of those historical relics of a sales tax that has been stitched together like Frankenstein’s monster over the decades. When the harmonized sales tax made its brief appearance in B.C., one of the main orders of business was to devise a tax credit so the provincial portion of HST on home power bills would be repaid. HST follows the rules of the good old GST, in provinces where the HST applies. And that means it is applied on top of all the other taxes on gasoline, and on electricity bills. This came up when mayors of struggling resource communities pleaded with Finance Minister Mike de Jong to relieve their pulp mills and sawmills from this burden, the only such sales tax in North America. • Could the zombie HST ever lurch back to life? It’s possible, especially if Clark’s BC Liberals get re-elected.

De Jong set up a Commission on Tax Competitiveness last year, and its report last November built a strong case for what they called a “Made-in-B.C. VAT.” VAT stands for value-added tax. In principle it’s roughly the same as extending sales tax on services and providing some breaks for goods that carry the load now. The Frankenstein PST clutches business by the BC Views throat, taxing not just huge hydro bills but things like Tom computer software and teleFletcher communications services. “The commission recommends all capital expenditure by business be exempted as soon as possible,” its report says. “This would be the single most effective short-term tax reform measure to improve competitiveness.” This is especially urgent as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to slash the corporate income tax rate, which is currently far higher than in Canada. Listen for a giant sucking sound as our high-tech jobs go down to Washington and California. • Is the foreign buyers tax, bolted onto the property transfer tax in Metro Vancouver last summer, really working? Yes, and not just as an extra cash cow for the B.C. government. Metro Vancouver’s average home price dropped 12 per cent from December to

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January, accounting for most of the sixper-cent decline for B.C. home prices overall during that time. • Is B.C.’s carbon tax really revenue neutral? The Fraser Institute’s Charles Lammam and Taylor Jackson dug into that, and their answer is no, not any more. Provincial income tax reductions, five per cent off the lower two brackets, and rural and low-income credits, initially did return all of the carbon tax revenue. In the past few years, the Fraser Institute economists point out, these measures have fallen behind the growing carbon tax revenue. The government has maintained the appearance of revenue neutrality by counting other tax credits, some of which were put in place before the carbon tax arrived in 2008. They counted the small business venture capital tax credit, the training tax credit, the children’s fitness credit and children’s art credit. I guess if your kids play hoops or paint pictures, they’re not riding in your planet-cooking vehicle. Even B.C.’s extravagant film production tax credit is counted against the carbon tax. So when Hollywood moviemakers fly up from La La Land to shoot scenes, that’s “climate action?” Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Kimberley Dynamiters have earned our support

After an incredible 2015/16 season that saw the Kimberley Dynamiters again make it into the finals of the Cyclone Taylor Cup, the departure of many of their senior players and the retirement of Gerry Bancks as head coach had many wondering what kind of team the Nitros would field for the 2016/17 season. Derek Stuart stepped into the role of Head Coach, pulled his veterans together, added 10 rookies, including both goalies, and the results have been incredible. For the whole season, the Nitros have sat at or near the top of the board and finished the season with a decisive win over the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. Now they start the playoffs this Friday February 24th and Saturday February 25th at home against the Fernie Ghostriders at 7pm at the Civic Centre. The Dynamiters are a proud part of Kimberley’s history and continue to be a strong community partner. If you are looking to take in some amazing playoff action in the east Kootenay region, Kimberley is where you are going to find it. Larry Armstrong Proud Supporter and Long-term Volunteer Goal Judge Kimberley

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So, the Liberal’s motion M-103 is going to make it a crime to have a phobia involving Islam. Whether a phobia is rational or not is beside the point; phobias are real. For example, most snakes cannot do harm to a human being, yet people have very real phobias toward snakes. If we make this a crime, will the phobia disappear? People have phobia toward Muslims because when terrorists attack, they do so under the name of their religion or their god. Most of the fear is not rational because most Muslims are not going to be involved in terrorist activities. But there is some rational fear there as well, because we have seen over and over how Westerners, and Christians in particular, are targets of Muslim terrorists. Criminalizing the person harboring fear is not gong to0 take the fear away. Making separate laws meant to protect lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, people questioning, women, natives, Muslims, or any other segment of our society serves only to divide us. Let’s put a stop to this hysterical phobia about any special group being left out. We should all be protected equally by one law for all. Fred Dewald Kimberley

It happened this week: 1911 Week February 19 - 25

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

1911 Snowshoeing in Fernie … One of the most pleasing features of the season was the snow shoe tramp on Thursday night. This was planned and carried out by the I. C. S. and they are to be congratulated upon its success. The torchlit crowd set out from the Bank of Hamilton at 8 o’clock and tramped to the Fairy Creek Lumber camp, where they sat down to several long tables well filled with baked beans and plenty of food, in variety. After lunch, the tables were cleared away and dancing was enjoyed for a little while. J. F. Spalding was one of the party and took a splendid flashlight of the crowd which numbered something over one hundred. Another guessing contest ... The C. C. S. on Saturday, February 25 th, will inaugurate another guessing contest. The prize is a handsome mahogany finished dresser, two drawers, mirror British bevel plate, size 24x40. Guessing this time will be confined to boys and girls under 16 years of age. You will see in our window a dog’s head, it has been filled with large beans, and the guessing will be as to how many beans the head contains. Every ten cent purchase or multiple thereof will entitle you to one vote. Full particulars Saturday morning.—C. C. S. For sale ... Eggs for hatching. Ancona, the famous winter layers, two dollars and fifty cents per fifteen; S. C. White Leghorns, from extra good laying strain, two dollars for fifteen. All eggs from selected pens. For one hundred egg lots, write A. MILTON, Mirror Lake Con artist … On Friday, the 17th, a man giving the name of G. H. James went into the Cranbrook Trading company and expressed a desire to look over some sets of harness, as he wanted to buy one. The manager showed him a number of sets and he asked that one of them be laid aside for an hour or so, when he would call in and take it away. Before leaving he made out a cheque payable to himself for the sum of $35, which he got the manager to cash for him in full. When the cheque was presented to the Imperial Bank of

Canada, on which bank it was drawn, it was refused as there was no such account in their ledger. The cheque was handed over to the chief of police and on his information Judge Ryan granted a warrant for the arrest of James. Chief Dow, with the warrant in his pocket, went over to Fort Steele and found his man whom he brought back here and lodged in jail. On being searched a promissory note purporting to be granted by a bank in Iowa in favor of Messrs. J. C. Huhling and Co. for the sum of $12,000 was found in his possession. The note is endorsed on the back J. C. Huhling and Co. per J. C. Huhling. On Monday he was brought before Judge Ryan for preliminary hearing. When questioned as to the meaning of the letters G. H. in his name he stated that they stood for nothing, as he was christened G. H. James. His surname was also James. The chief applied for and obtained a remand of eight days. The accused to remain in custody. It is known that the accused has issued cheques on other banks in the town and it is believed that he has been into this game before around Spokane,

Sandpoint and the neighboring towns. James appears to be about 26 years old and is smooth shaven, has high cheek bones, fair hair and blue eyes. He stands about five feet six inches in height and is very well proportioned. It’s painfulRUN … Ye been strugTILeditor END OFhas APRIL - STOP FOR SUMMERattack - THEN RESTART SEPT.6TH all gling with a severe of neuralgia the week and consequently work on this issue of the Herald has been considerably neglected. There is no need to explain to those who know what a severe attack of neuralgia means, and those who don’t know could never be made to understand. Ouch … Andrew Ostrum, a miner employed in the St. Eugene mine at Moyie, met with a shocking accident on Monday in the mine. It would appear that whilst using his pick he struck into a hole containing a missed shot. The blow exploded the shot and the unfortunate miner received the full force of the explosion. He was hurled several feet and when picked up it was found that his face had been shattered beyond recognition, his right arm shattered below the elbow and several other severe bruises about the body. He was hurried down to the St. Eugene hospital during the early hours of Tuesday morning and on arrival was found to be in such bad shape that the doctors had to amputate the arm below the elbow and to remove the last remnants of both eyes. The injured man is about twenty-six years of age, and although of a very retiring disposition, is extremely popular amongst his workmates and the people of Moyie. At the time of going to press we are advised that the miner, Andrew Ostrum, who was so severely injured in Moyie on Monday last is progressing as well as can be expected under the circumstances. Jail time … James Stewart Thynne appeared before Judge Ryan on Friday last charged with vagrancy. It came out in the evidence that he was seriously addicted to the use of cocaine, according to his own admission to Constable McLean, who arrested him. The judge considered that the only chance Thynne had of overcoming the habit would be to put him where he could not get it for some considerable time, so sent him down to Nelson for four months.

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oNGoiNG Cantabelles, an all-female singing group, meets Mondays 7-9pm. Join us and learn how to sing with 2, 3 and 4part harmonies. Contact: Sue Trombley, 250-426-0808 or suetrombley53@gmail.com 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. 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 BJs Restaurant. Supper 6:00-7:00, 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. 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 224. Al-Anon Family Group meets weekly. Monday at 7-8 pm at Marysville Community Church. (730 302 st.) The only requirement for membership is that there may be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend. Info, Susan 250-427-0212 or email afglearning2live@gmail.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. 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. Enjoy Painting? Join ArtGroup 75, Fridays 1pm-4pm, Sept. June. Seniors Hall, Cranbrook. 125. 17th Ave. S. Cranbrook Community Tennis Association welcomes all citizens to play or learn to play. Call Neil 250-489-8107, Cathy 250-464-1903. 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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Avs well-rested heading into Provincials College of the Rockies volleyball teams both finish in fourth place, play opening playoff matches on Thursday after extended break BR AD MCLEOD

It was a strange ending to their regular season, but the College of the Rockies Avalanche volleyball teams are still fired up to play in the PACWEST Provincial tournament on Thursday. After an up and down season for both the men’s and women’s teams, the Avs were expecting to play their final home games against the University of Fraser Valley Cascades on the weekend of February 10. Unfortunately, extreme weather kept the Cascades at home and they were ultimately forced to forfeit the matches. As a result, the COTR teams both earned fourth-place finishes, but will head into the Provincials more than two weeks removed from game action. “It was definitely disappointing [because] we get our athletes to practice and train and prepare physically, mentally, emotionally for these league games,” said women’s head coach John Swanson while on route to Nanaimo, where the tournament is being held.

“Safety is first and foremost for anybody on the road, though.” The Avs, however, were able to see the positive element in the situation. Coming in more rested than their opponents could give them an advantage. “We’ve given our players a little more time to rest and deal with the aches and pains,” Swanson said. “As long as we don’t come out too rusty or nervous, [we can] use that second wind that we probably gained from not having to play those matches.” In the first round, the women face UFV and Swanson admits that he’s not totally sure what to expect. “I was hoping to play them [here] because they have a different lineup in the second semester,” he said. “We’ve seen video of them, but I always like to at least play against them to see how we [should] prepare. “It’ll be a little bit unnerving not having played them for so long, but it’s the same for both teams so it is what it is.” The Avs only two matches against UFV took place in late No-

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Avs outside hitter Patrik Toze (#11, left) in action against the VIU Mariners earlier this season. vember, with the teams splitting the series. If COTR are able to win on Thursday, they’ll meet the top-ranked VIU Mariners on their home Nanaimo court for the semi-finals. Swanson, however, won’t even think about that yet. “Our sole focus is completely on UFV,” the coach said. “If we are not successful against UFV, however we prepare for any other team

is irrelevant. “If successful, we will have a quick celebration — probably literally take half-an-hour to just feel good about ourselves — then we quickly look to game plan and strategize for VIU.” Although they enter the tournament as the defending champions, having pulled off an incredible sixth-place Cinderella story last year, Swanson isn’t concerned about having too

big of a bounty on their head. “Based on the success we had last year, there’s some pressure that I think teams will certainly use as motivation,” he said. “I think the key thing for us is to know what we did last year and build on that, and grow with that and kind of embrace that, and utilize that to our advantage. “[But] once we get going in a match, it

doesn’t matter what we did last year, or even how we finished in the season, it’s two teams competing against each other and whoever’s the best that day are the ones who are going to be successful.” On the men’s side, the Avs will be facing the Douglas College Royals, a team who went 1-3 against them this season. “We’ll have to obviously play an A game,” said coach Herb Tepper.

“They’re a good team and they actually improved in terms of how their coach has adjusted their lineup. “We faced them with their new lineup recently so we know exactly what’s going to be coming at us […] we’re fairly comfortable [and] it’s a matter of our guys executing.” While at many points in the season Tepper was only asking that his team be competitive, now that it’s the postseason, the attitude has shifted. “We’re in a different mode now,” he said. “It’s Provincials so it’s not about just competing, it’s about winning. That’s the ultimate goal, to win it all. “That’s always been our goal and yes, we’ve had our struggles this season, but we have a very competitive group that if we put it together, I believe that we can [beat] any team.” The women’s team kick off their tournament at 6:00 p.m. PST and are followed by the men at 8:00 p.m. Every game of the Provincials will be held at the Vancouver Island University (VIU) Nanaimo Campus gymnasium.

Archery club trio goes big at Vegas Shoot Junior archers participate in world’s largest indoor shoot in Las Vegas, Nevada, aim for 2017 World Youth Archery Championships BR AD MCLEOD

They say what happens in Vegas stays there, but for three members of the Cranbrook Archery Club, they’re quite happy to tell you all about it. Luc Volard, Kyra Adachi and Jordan Adachi were participants in the 2017 Vegas Shoot, the largest and most prestigious indoor archery tournament in the world. From February 10 to 12, the three teen archers took in the incredible event, which attracts over 3,000 novice to Olympic archers from around the globe, and came through with some amazing results. Volard came in 18th place out of 1,300 in his category (the all-ages

Compound Flight category) and earned a perfect 300 score on his final day of shooting. The manner in which final scores are calculated is that the archers scores from Friday and Saturday are averaged and then they are grouped into a flight with those who shot similar to them. Volard made Flight 1 and Jordan Adachi was in Flight 3 and finished 26th (97th overall). Kyra Adachi finished fourth in Flight 23. For the young archers, it was an incredible experience allaround. “It was awesome,” Volard said. “It was crazy being around that many good shooters. “We got to watch all

the pros that you would see on TV, which was pretty cool.” With approximately 45 countries represented, it was also a great opportunity to connect with their peers around the world. “We talked to a few people from Hawaii and a bunch from Texas [...] it was a lot of fun.” Volard and the Adachis next big tournament is in April when they head to Phoenix, Arizona for the Arizona Cup, an outdoor competition. All three archers are working towards hopefully qualifying for the 2017 World Youth Archery Championships which will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from October 15 to 22.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) You handle responsibilities well. Your sense of well-being allows greater ebb and flow and less rigidity. A conversation with a superior or someone in power could take you down an interesting path, if you decide to go along with his or her ideas. Tonight: Till the wee hours. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Your ability to see past the obvious elicits strong ideas. Once more, a situation calls on your talents. A friend might be mired in uproar, unable to find the right answer. You could see this person’s mood change quickly as a result. Tonight: A surprise points you in a new direction. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) If you are able to go along with others’ ideas and suggestions, you will be more successful. Clearly, you have to move past a problem and come to an agreement with a key person. Your creativity will help you come up with the best suggestion. Tonight: Understanding goes far.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) You’ll continue to defer to others, as you seem to be overwhelmed by everything you need to do right now. You have answers, but whether they work for you is a different matter. Your sense of well-being emerges when dealing with a loved one. Tonight: Say “yes” to a child. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You’ll tap into an imaginative scenario involving a new project. You might be focused on moving through this process quickly. Schedule a checkup with your doctor, if you are due. Don’t neglect your health, or you are likely to set yourself back. Tonight: Play it easy and relaxed. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Reach out to someone who often plays a significant role in your life. Your creativity emerges when brainstorming with this person. Your anger could be close to the surface when dealing with a partner or key friend. Tonight: Listen to someone who seems wiser than you are. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Your positive attitude emerges and helps a loved one. This per-

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son often feels insecure when dealing with life’s problems. Your support means a lot to him or her. Don’t let an ongoing issue cause upset in your daily life. Tonight: Invite a friend over for dinner and a visit. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You often say what you think and do what you say. You might find that there are many different directions in which you could head. Refuse to become angry if a child or loved one pushes you too hard. Avoid getting involved in a power play. Tonight: Speak your mind. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You could be in a position where you will want to follow your instincts. As of late, your budget has been a great deal tighter than in the past. You know what you need from a special person in your life. Be direct. Tonight: Friends will be distracting. Why not go with the flow? CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You are in your element as you interact with others. A neighbor might want you to pay extra attention to what he or she has to say. You could find an issue

involving property to be quite contentious, and in some way unexpected. Tonight: Go for a midweek break. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You might feel as if you are off-kilter. Don’t worry; in a few days you will blossom into the person you want to be. Honor a fast change that occurs between you and others. Do more listening and less speaking. Don’t make a financial decision today. Tonight: Not to be found. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You might be feistier than usual. However, it is likely that no one has noticed your present mood. In order to make your point clear, you’ll need to stand your ground and speak up. A loved one is likely to try to help you relax and see the other point of view. Tonight As you like it. BORN TODAY Actress Drew Barrymore (1975), TV personality Steve Irwin (1962), basketball player Julius Erving (1950)

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Dear Annie by Annie Lane

worried about a soldier Dear Annie: I am 13 years old, and I have a problem that I am too embarrassed to talk about with anyone at home or school. My stepbrother is 19 years old, and he enlisted in the Army after he graduated from high school. I don’t know why I feel this way, but I am scared to death that something bad is going to happen to him. Sometimes it keeps me up at night because I have dreams that he is either taken prisoner or killed. I was fine when he first enlisted, but he is now overseas, and I am scared all the time. I have never been like this before, and I can’t talk about it because I am afraid people will laugh at me and think I am a baby. “Justin,” my stepbrother, is my best friend. When I was 8 years old, his dad married my mom. He told me that day that I was now his little brother and he will always be there for me. Nobody ever had a better big brother. I love him and look up to him as my role model. I have learned a lot from him over the years, and I miss him so much. What can I do to stop expecting something bad to happen? -- Scared and Worried Dear Scared: Justin sounds like a true American hero and an amazing brother. It is understandable how his Army service overseas causes you to worry. To calm your fears,

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try to keep in touch with him as much as you can. Skype and FaceTime are great. If you can’t do video chats, write to him often via email or good old-fashioned postcards. It would really help if you shared your fears with your parents. I promise they won’t think you are a baby. In fact, they will probably think you are very mature for being able to express your feelings and worries. My bet is that they share some of the same feelings,

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and you could all be helping one another. When the bad thoughts come in your head, try to say, “Stop.” Notice them in your mind and think about something peaceful that you enjoy. What your stepbrother is doing is incredibly courageous, and I know you have the bravery inside you to fight your fears. Dear Annie: I thought your advice to the

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parent of the 23-year-old daily marijuana user was perfect. You said not to focus so much on getting him to stop -- which would only make him fight back harder -- and instead let him learn from his own mistakes. I’d just like to add that one other thing that might be important for the son to understand as he enters the world of work is that many employers require a drug test as part of the hiring process. It would be a tough

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B.C. Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Federation president Glen Hansman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We still have a long way to go,â&#x20AC;? said Hansman. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more optimistic about the $320 million for the interim agreement between the B.C. Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Federation and the province and $50 million to hire 1,100 teachers announced in January. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We of course would have preferred to see a number but to have strong references to the necessary monies being there in the contingency fundâ&#x20AC;Ś that should get us there,â&#x20AC;? said Hansman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This all may be moot in the next couple of weeks if we resolve this and then we will be able to talk more concrete numbers and hopefully they will be able to nail down an exact amount.â&#x20AC;? There will be $120 million for 2017-18 and $100 million per year for the two following years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is money within the budget to address the ongoing negotiations that are taking place,â&#x20AC;? said De Jong. The total cost will be determined by the negotiations. According to the education ministry, the province has spent $2.6 million in legal fees on their 15-year battle with the BCTF. The final agreement has yet to be ratified. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m told that the discussions are productive at the moment and the parties are hopeful about reaching a settlement,â&#x20AC;? de Jong said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are monies in the fiscal plan to ensure that the final settlement can be financed.â&#x20AC;? Over the next three years, a total of $9 million will go towards keeping rural schools open and $45 million will go towards cutting school bus fees for the majority of students within school catchment areas. Education Minister Mike Bernier announced Sunday that school districts will receive $27.4 million this year in one-time funding out of the current yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget. Districts must apply and prioritize purchasing supplies and resources that reduce costs for parents and helping teachers deliver B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new curriculum. There will be $228 million over the three-year plan for projected enrolment growth and $94 million in flexible funding to help with school district operational costs. Out of the $13.7 billion in total

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The RDEK’s Draft Five Year Financial Plan is open for public comment and we want to hear from you! Copies of the 5-Year Financial Plan are available at our Cranbrook & Columbia Valley RDEK offices, on our website at www.rdek.bc.ca and can be mailed to you. Get a copy of the Plan today and let us know what you think. Comment forms are on our website www.rdek.bc.ca COMMENT PERIOD ENDS FEB 27, 2017 AT 10:00AM

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