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Winston Blackmore on his way into Cranbrook court, Tuesday, April 11.

Kimberley RCMP are investigating a suspicious truck fire on Wallinger Avenue.

Truck set on fire in Kimberley Submitted

RCMP are currently following up on a suspicious truck fire that took place on April 11, around 11 pm. Kimberley Fire Department attended the 600 block of Wallinger Avenue after the owner called 911. A quick response by the fire depart-

ment minimized damage to the vehicle but evidence located at the scene indicates the fire was intentionally set. RCMP and Kimberley Fire Department are conducting an investigation into the fire and asking for anybody who may have observed anything suspicious in the area to call police.

An unknown woman initially saw the fire and knocked on the front door of the owner’s house alerting him to the fire. If you are that person, the police would like to speak to you. Please contact the Kimberley RCMP at 250427-4811.

Man guilty in fatal highway accident Trevor Crawley

Criminal legal proceedings stemming from fatal motor vehicle accident nearly seven years ago recently concluded in Cranbrook on Wednesday. Judge Robin Smith said crown counsel proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Kyle Neidig was guilty of impaired operation of a

motor vehicle causing death and care and control of a motor vehicle while having a blood alcohol content over .08 causing death. However, Judge Smith said crown did not meet the burden of proof for criminal negligence causing death. After a night of drinking,

Neidig and a friend, Ian Shepherd, were driving in a 1995 Chevrolet Blazer that crashed just outside Cranbrook on Highway 3/95 in the early hours of June 11, 2010. Shepard was thrown from the vehicle and died on the scene. Neidig was charged nine

months later and went to a 22-day trial that wrapped up in August 2014 after Judge Grant Sheard ordered a stay of proceedings in large part to the RCMP’s destruction of the Blazer after their investigation, which prevented the defence from analyzing it with their own experts. Continued on Page A3

No splitting polygamy trials: judge Corey Bullock Corey Bullock

be dismissed. Two members of the Donegan, “balcommunity of Boun- anced the interests tiful facing polygamy of the public and the charges will be tried at accused,” and was not the same time. persuaded that the Blair Sufferdine, the trial will need to be defense counsel for separated. Winston Blackmore, Donegan will anwas in court on Tues- nounce her full reasons day, April 11 argu- in court on Tuesday ing that Blackmore’s April 18, prior to the proceedings should commencement of be separate from that trial. of James Oler, who is Both Blackmore and also facing a Polygamy Oler are connected to charge. the Fundamentalist On Wednesday, April Church of Jesus Christ 12 Justice Sheri Ann of Later Day Saints Donegan ruled, in a (FLDS) community brief hearing, that of Bountiful south of Sufferdine’s request Creston. for separate trial will Continued on Page A3

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Locals Coffee House filled with local talent On Saturday, April 8 the Studio Stage Door in Cranbrook held the Locals Coffee House, an evening of music and poetry performed by Cranbrook locals. The Line-Up included Tick Magnets; Josh and Tammy; Mismatched Socks; Slow Joe Crow; and Robyn Rader. From the mandolin, to the acoutic guitar, stand-up bass, slam poetry, and more, the evening was filled with a myriad of local talent that made for a memorable evening.

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RYLA - ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD Applications wanted for Rotary Youth Leadership Award Ages 18-25, High School Graduate, Demonstrated Leader Potential. July 2-9, 2016 Selkirk College Campus, Castlegar, BC Costs paid by Kimberley Rotary Club. Contact: Jaret Thompson phone 250-427-2588 email j.thompson@motive7.ca

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RDEK looking at fire protection for Wardner area TREVOR CRAWLEY Townsman Staff

Rural areas in Bull River, Wardner and the Mayook valley currently do not have fire protection, but the RDEK is looking to those residents to look at options for the future. Rob Gay, the RDEK board of directors, recently attended a public meeting in Wardner with staff to discuss what people are comfortable with, as any kind of fire protection will carry a cost. “Right now, if there’s a fire in Wardner, nobody comes,” Gay said. “They insure their homes accordingly, so when you are rural, you are considered unprotected and if you heat with wood

or in a log house, you pay thousands of dollars in insurance. “So what happens when you have fire protection, some insurance companies will recognize it. They won’t call you fully covered, but they’ll call you semi-covered. “The other thing people think is that the wildland people will come out and put out a house fire, but they’re not trained for that, they won’t do it. If there’s a grass fire that’s coming towards your house, they’ll help, but their first priority is the crown lands and not the private property.” Options include creating a brand new fire department like what the RDEK did with

Elko, but that requires about 15 volunteers to successfully implement. Fire service also includes a first responder component, Gay added. “We know first responders; it’s busier than fires, we don’t get a lot of fires,” Gay said. “We do get highway accidents, health issues, so first responder is pretty important. “What they do is go stabilize the people and then wait for the ambulance, so the ambulance still comes, but the first responder is able to deal with the issue right there.” One option is using Wardner as a satellite area for the Jaffray Fire Department. “If people support

Verdict delivered in fatal highway accident Continued from Page A1

That decision on the stay of proceedings went to the Appeal Court of British Columbia, which ordered a new trial in November 2015. The new trial began earlier this month, with crown presenting it’s case in front of Smith in Cranbrook Provincial Court. One of the major issues for the Crown was to prove whether Neidig was the driver of the vehicle at the time of the accident. Photographic evidence and RCMP statements noted that

Neidig showed signs of bruising on his neck and shoulder area, as well as near his hips, after the accident. A medical expert hired by Neidig noted that the bruising, which RCMP said was caused by a seatbelt, could also be attributed to a necklace that got caught on debris during the crash. Testimony from a friend who picked up Neidig from the police station the day after the accident noted that Neidig told his friend that the seatbelt had saved his life. RCMP investigation also concluded that the drivers seatbelt was the

only seatbelt that was in use following the accident given muddy debris on the belt as well as the fact that Shepherd had been ejected from the vehicle. Judge Smith also voiced his frustrations at the delay in the entire matter. Charges were initially sworn in March 7, 2011, with first appearance in court on April 19, 2011 and the trial eventually concluding on August 25, 2014. Following his decision, Judge Smith asked the court to prepare a pre-sentencing report, adjourning till Friday, May 26.

Blackmore, Oler will face charges in single trial Continued from Page A1 Sufferdine argued that the alleged polygamy charges involve two separate people and occured and two separate times, and there is no factual overlap at all. Sufferdine also noted that - if tried together

- evidence against Oler could be predjudicial against Blackmore and vice versa. Peter Wilson, a special prosecutor appointed by the provincial government to persue the polygamy charges, countered the argument by noting that expert evidence is

going to be called from witnesses in the U.S. and that it wouldn’t make sense to have them come up to Canada twice for separate proceedings. “It’s undesirable and contrary to the interests of justice to run the same trial twice,” said Wilson.

this, if there’s a fire in Wardner, a truck from Jaffray will respond. We’ll also have a second truck in the community,” Gay said. Gay said the meeting, which included

dinner, saw a turnout with roughly 80 people, four of which are committed to taking the required first-responder training. Any kind of plan will require a vote by the

residents. “With that, we’re going to go back in May, let people digest this — they want to know cost and how we will do it — then we’ll go over it with

the community and say this is what we’d like to do and see what they want to do,” Gay said.

The week on the beat TREVOR CRAWLEY Townsman Staff

RCMP responded to 132 calls for service last week in the Cranbrook area between April 3-6. Police took one drug-impaired driver off the road and responded to six collisions; three in Cranbrook and three

outside the city that resulted in minor damage or injury. One hit and run was reported at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital parking lot, while four assaults occurred — one domestic in nature resulting in an arrest, while two people were charged in other assault incidents.

Police say 10 thefts were reported; five shoplifting, two chainsaws taken from an open garage, one theft from a care facility. Three reports of thefts were unfounded, added RCMP. No break and enters to businesses or residences were reported, and while there was no

property damage, one vehicle window was damaged in town. Police made one drug seizure of marijuana. Over 20 false alarm reports were made, while RCMP also answered six mental health calls that did not require any apprehensions.

COTR pilots innovative course Courtesy Darryl Schmidt

College of the Rockies calculus instructor, Leslie Molnar, is teaching Differential Calculus in a fun new way. While fun and calculus are not words that most of us think go together, Molnar has found the means to make it a reality - through gamification. The Winter 2017 Differential Calculus (MATH 103) online course had two types of gamification elements incorporated

into the curriculum. The course itself was presented in the form of a quest. The premise was that a ship containing a chest of precious emeralds sank and two competing factions of a pirate crew are following clues to find the emeralds. Students earn skills (like the ability to fight, to not get seasick, to learn about ocean lore, etc) through their understanding of a calculus topic. With each new topic, there is a new

A GOOD PLACE TO BE. Easter Weekend Closure – City Hall, Public Works Yard, and the Civic Centre will be closed on Friday, April 14th and Monday, April 17th. Happy Easter from City staff! Easter Weekend Garbage Schedule Change - Waste that would have been picked up on Friday, April 14th will be picked up on Thursday, April 13th. Waste that would have been picked up on Monday, April 17th will be picked up on Tuesday, April 18th. For more information, please view our garbage schedule at: http://www.kimberley.ca/services/ garbage. Kimberley Alpine Discovery Camp – New to the region, this youth camp offers urban mountain adventure and Mongolian yurt accommodations in the alpine resort area. This camp is for the curious, the inquisitive, the adventurous, fun loving camper looking for something more than koombaya around the campfire – think Dora the Explorer meets the Magic School Bus. The Kimberley Community Development Society is producing the camp to increase tourism and patron local activity operators. Checkout the website for more information and to register www.kimberleydiscoverycamp.ca Sidewalk Cafe Licences – It’s that time of year to submit a Renewal Agreement for Downtown Sidewalk Café Patios. Forms can be found on the City’s website or are available for pick up at City Hall front reception area. If you are thinking about installing a sidewalk patio for your downtown restaurant please contact planning@kimberley.ca for more information. Pitch-In Canada – Operation “Clean Sweep” will be held from April 17th to 23rd. This is open to any groups, neighbourhoods, schools, or individuals that would like to help clean up along the trails, streets, or fields & parks. Take a photo of your group and we will share it on the City’s Facebook page! To register and receive 5 free garbage bags please call the Operations Department at 250.427.9660.

adventure to participate in and puzzle to solve. The second way in which gaming is incorporated is in the course’s methodology. Following the philosophy of a video game, students are not penalized for a lack of success the first time they face a challenge. As mastery of the topics is the goal, there are no time limits and no restrictions on the number of times a student can try an assignment or a quiz.

EYE ON YOUR CITY Mark Creek Water Level Warning - Be advised that water levels can change rapidly, and are especially high during spring run-off. Flows are extremely fast when water levels are high and present an extreme danger to anyone falling in the creek. Please stay clear of the creek during periods of high flow. Annual Maintenance Shutdown – A reminder to residents that the Aquatic Centre will be closed for maintenance shut down from April 3rd to 23rd. If you have questions or would like to register for lessons or programs, please leave a message and we will call you as soon as possible. You can view a complete listing of upcoming programming and events on our website at www.kimberley.ca. Red Cross Babysitting Course - The Aquatic Centre is offering the course on Friday, April 28th from 2:00 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $82.35 and candidates must attend all dates and times of the courses. For registration or details call 250.427.2983 or visit www. kimberley.ca and click on the shortcut to Aquatic Centre Info. Dog Etiquette - Please keep your dog on a leash in public places within City limits including the Rails to Trails. There are a few designated off-leash area within the City, please check out the website for more information. Remember to pick up your dog’s excrement on all Trail Heads, use the bags provided and place it in the receptacles. If you notice that the bag holder is empty contact the Animal Control Officer at 250.427.6460. Please be conscientious of everyone who uses the trails, as no one likes to step in dog poo! Let’s all pitch in to keep our trails clean and clear.

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Finishing the story of Easter F

Rev. Yme Woensdregt

or many people, Easter is a time of chocolates and bunnies, a time to welcome the returning warmth of spring, especially after the winter we’ve had. We feel the warmth of the sun on our skin and our thoughts turn naturally to spring projects. We put away most—but not quite all—of our winter clothing, and we watch with pleasure as the green buds on the trees turn to leaves and flowers begin to spring once again from the earth after its long winter nap. For the church, Easter is a time to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. We sing our alleluias and rejoice that “Christ the Lord is risen today.” Easter is a day for joy and celebration and thanksgiving for the renewal of life. But it was not always so. It strikes me this year in a new way that the first Easter was marked more by fear and confusion and pain than by joy and celebration. All four gospels in the Bible tell stories about a group of disciples who can’t make sense of what is happening. There are some common threads in the stories: some of the women who had followed Jesus come to the tomb early Sunday morning after the Sabbath had ended. They discover that the stone sealing the entrance of the tomb has been rolled away and the tomb is empty. They don’t find the body of their friend and teacher. In each story, an angel announces that Jesus has risen. Beyond those common threads, the stories differ in marked ways. The last gospel to be written was John. It comes from around 95–105, about 65 years after Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. John tells a touching

story about Mary’s pain. She weeps outside the tomb, wandering in a daze of confusion. When the risen Jesus stands near her, she doesn’t recognize him—until he calls her by name. Then she runs back to tell the others, “I have seen the Lord.” Luke and Matthew were written about a decade earlier. In Luke’s story, the angel reminds the women that Jesus had told them he would rise again. “They remembered his words,” ran back and “told all this to the eleven and to all the rest.” The apostles didn’t believe them; “these words seemed to them an idle tale.” You can’t believe the women, after all. Luke continues with a story of a couple of disciples (probably a husband and wife) who travel home to Emmaus the same day, only to encounter the risen Jesus when he breaks bread with them after they’ve reached home. Matthew tells a story about an earthquake, which explains how the stone had rolled away from the mouth of the tomb. He mentions that Pilate had posted a guard—a story which was likely told to counter later rumours that the disciples had stolen the body and spread a lie that Jesus had been raised. I want to focus on Mark’s story. Mark was almost certainly the earliest gospel, written sometime around the year 70. Mark’s gospel ends very strangely. The women come to the tomb and find it empty. They see “young man dressed in a white robe” who tells them that Jesus has risen. “Hh is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you.” You would think the story would end with the women returning to the disciples to tell this this news. But it doesn’t. The story ends this way: “And they went

out and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them; and they said nothing to any one, for they were afraid.” Full stop. Later copyists thought this was a very strange way to end the story. They might have thought that the ending was lost, or damaged in some way. At least a couple of scribes added their own endings, in which Jesus appeared to the disciples. Modern Bibles include these as a “shorter ending” and a “longer ending.” These endings, however, only appear in very late manuscripts. The earliest manuscripts end with the women being silent and fearful. I suspect that Mark knew exactly what he was doing, and that he ends the gospel this way deliberately. At the very beginning of his gospel, Mark tells us that his story is “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ.” This whole story is the beginning of the good news. Mark’s open–ended conclusion invites us into the story. The resurrection of Jesus isn’t a conclusion. It’s an invitation. We are invited to continue the story of what God is doing in the world. The story which Mark begins continues in us, in all the generations who have come after him, in all those people who have been inspired to continue the story of God’s healing love. The story of Easter life continues in us as we reach out in love and compassion to the world. I wish for you a happy Easter, and many opportunities to be loving and compassionate people. Yme Woensdregt is Pastor at Christ Church Anglican in Cranbrook

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OPINION/EVENTS LETTERS to the EDITOR

JCI Kootenay to Host All Candidates Forum April 18

This April JCI Kootenay is inviting residents of Cranbrook and area to come out and meet the local candidates hoping tosecure a seat in Victoria at this year’s upcoming provincial election. Proudly hosted by JCI Kootenay, The All Candidates Forum is an opportunity for all residents of Cranbrook and thesurrounding area to engage in and discuss important political issues that are concerning to our community while getting tomeet some new candidates. Running for the Liberal Party will be Tom Shypitka, running for the NDP will be Randal MacNair, Yvonne Prest of the Green Party and Keith Komar will be running for the Libertarian Party. Did you know that only 52% of eligible voters cast ballots during the last provincial election in 2013? JCI Kootenay is strivingto increase voter participation with the All Candidates Forum by making it more accessible to the public to get to know theircandidates. The Candidates will be asked a series of questions submitted anonymously by the audience prior to the event.The event will be moderated by David Hull from Cranbrook

Chamber of Commerce. Have a burning question to ask the candidates? Want to be more informed about your province and influence how it isgoverned? Come prepared to write a brief question on our question submission card. The forum will take place at the Key CityTheatre on Tuesday, April 18th. Doors open at 6:30pm, with the forum running from 7 pm until 9 pm. This event is opento all area residents and is free of charge. Organizers of this event can be reached at forum@jcikootenay.com Stephen Wik Cranbrook

MP’s response to former MP

I was surprised to see former MP Jim Abbott comment on the NDP’s action plan for defending the BC softwood lumber industry and the tens of thousands of jobs it provides in our province. After all, it was Abbott’s Conservative government that failed to fight US industry allegations that provincial ownership of forests is somehow a subsidy (it isn’t); it was Abbott’s Conservatives who failed to defend BC workers against

US subsidies, then allowed the US to keep $1 billion of unfairly collected duties; and it was Abbott’s government, too, that failed to negotiate a new agreement before they were kicked from office. During the last softwood lumber war, about 400 sawmills closed in Canada, costing over 20,000 jobs – about half of those lost here in BC. This cannot happen again. With the US in position to slap unjustified punishing duties on Canadian exports as early as next month, the NDP is the only party calling for a plan to protect Canadian softwood lumber jobs by offering loan guarantees to keep mills open and workers employed. The purpose of any short term low-interest loans would be to keep our companies viable if necessary pending the overturning of unfair US duties or until a new agreement is reached. It wouldn’t be necessary if the Conservatives’ incompetence in getting a new trade deal on time hadn’t put our industry in this unfortunate position. Wayne Stetski, MP Kootenay-Columbia

Facing the twilight in ‘On Golden Pond’

Barry Coulter

ranbrook Community Theatre’s latest production pulls aside the veil of a middle class family to show the complex web of relationships normally played out behind closed doors. On Golden Pond explores a family dynamic that has played out over a the course of a year — centred around Norman and Ethel Thayer, 80 and 70 years old respectively, who spend each summer at their cottage on a lake, in the twilight of their marriage, with the first signs of dementia are appearing in Jack. Coming to visit are the couple’s only daughter Chelsea, her friend Bill Ray, and his son Billy. “It’s a play about relationships that play out over a lifetime, and how they relate to other people,” says Director Elizabeth Ross. “It’s about the nature of relationships that people don’t see — we see it them, as the audience — and the lives they present to other people.” In particular, On Golden Pond focusses on the turbulent, often painful relationship between Norman and Chelsea — they have become estranged over the years, not least because of Norman’s gruffness and habit of standoffishness. “Chelsea and Norman are very much alike, and a s result butt heads a lot,” Ross said.

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Director Elizabeth Ross (at left) and some of the cast of Cranbrook Community Theatre’s ‘On Golden Pond’: (From left) Trevor Lundy, Jennifer Henkes Inglis, Lucius Lundy, Joanne Wilkinson, Lack Lindquist. “Most people have a relation- and-forth dialogue. He is wellBob McCue is Charlie the ship with someone they love matched in Ethel, played by Mailman, and the cast is that’s marked with conflict. Joanne Wilkinson. Ross said rounded out with Michelle The challenge in bringing that considering they never McCue as the voice of the this to the stage, Ross said, is met before rehearsals, Lind- operator. to have that relationship and quist and Wilkinson bring “This is a play about reits development play out over a great rapport to playing a lationships, with a lots of the course of the play, leav- couple who’ve lived together depths to it, a lot of humour,” ing hope for reconciliation at for more than half a century, Ross said. “I like a good story, in a partnership that even in which anyone can come and play’s end. The play unfolds over a year, these late years is fraught with watch and get drawn into.” divided into five scenes, with changing situations. MeanCranbrook Community every scene a month apart. while, the past keeps resur- Theatre’s presentation of “On When casting the play, Ross facing through the play. Golden Pond” opens Friday, sought actors who would be In the same vein, Lucius April 28, and runs Saturday, the age of the characters they Lundy, 12, in his first CCT April 29. It resumes the folwere playing. performance, takes the stage lowing Wednesday, May 3, Ross says she got great cast- as Billy,who develops a friend- and runs through May 6, ing with Jack Lindquist as ship with Norman that tran- and again May 10-13. All Norman, a challenging role scends the generations. performances, at the Studio for an actor. It’s not unidiTrevor Lundy plays Billy’s Stage Door, start at 7:30 p.m. mensional part — it has many father Bill Ray, while Jennifer Tickets are available at Lotus layers with rapid fire, back- Henkes Ingles is Chelsea. Books.

Kimberley Aquatic Centre FREE PUBLIC SWIM: Wednesday, Mar 1. 5:006:00pm is sponsored by Tyee Homes. Kimberley Aquatic Centre FREE FAMILY SWIM: Wednesday, March 29, 6:00-7:00pm is sponsored by Professional Law Corporation. Persons 18 years & younger must be accompanied by an adult.

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Interested in learning more about computers? Need a refresher? CBAL Cyber Learners Spring Session runs Fridays, starting April 21 from 1 – 2:30 pm at the Cranbrook Public Library. Spaces are limited. Registration is required. Contact Alison at 250-420-7596 or afacey@ cbal.org Free CBAL Kimberley Adult programs starting in April. Telling our Life Stories: Explore how to write down your memories and stories. This program will guide you through the writing process in a supportive and fun way. Runs for 9 weeks, starting April 4th. Learning Tablets: Do you have a tablet and want to learn how it works? These workshops will teach you everything you need to know from settings to managing photos and texting. Runs for 6 weeks, starting April 11th. Registration required. Contact Carol Fairhurst at (250) 687-4681 or cfairhurst@cbal.org

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 Anglican Church Hall Kimberley – 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, 10am to 4pm. 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. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) non profit weight loss support group meets EVERY Thursday at 5:00 pm, at Sr Citizen’s Centre, (downstairs) 125 17th Ave S, Cranbrook. Drop in, have fun while losing weight gradually. This Chapter has won an annual B.C. Provincial Award for “Best Avg Weight Loss Per Member”. Info: Marie 250 417 2642 Missions Thrift Store, 824 Kootenay St. N., Cranbrook - serving our community to benefit others - at home and abroad. We turn your donations into helping dollars! Open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Sat. 101:30. Phone 778-520-1981. The Friends of the Kimberley Public Library used book store in Marysville is open Wed to Sat; 10:30 to 3:30 & Sunday 1:00 to 4:00. 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. Noon every Wednesday, downtown United Church & Centre for Peace, the bells will call you to a time of calm. This is NOT church, rather it is a time to gather in a circle in a welcoming and harmonious space to practice the way of Taize. Wouldn’t you cherish a time to stop? to gather when the bells ring? to join with others in silence, in prayer, in meditative song? MILITARY AMES is a social/camaraderie/support group that meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month in the Kimberley Public Library reading room. All veterans are welcome. For more information call Cindy @ 250 919 3137. Funtastic Singers meet every Tuesday 6:45 pm at the Cranbrook United Church (by Safeway). No experience necessary. Contact Cranbrook Arts, 250-426-4223. 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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Greens, NDP aim for low-income support By Tom Fletcher

With the B.C. Liberals’ multi-million-dollar campaign rolling across the province, the B.C. NDP and Green Party are wooing low-income voters with promises of help for low-income people and renters. NDP leader John Horgan

announced his plan for a $400-a-year tax credit for renters at a campaign stop in Vancouver Wednesday. Horgan also promised changes to the Residential Tenancy Act to stop landlords from using fixed-term leases to get around the provincial cap on annual rent increases.

Also in Vancouver Wednesday, B.C. Green Party leader Andrew Weaver unveiled a plan to increase income assistance, disability assistance and shelter allowance by 10 per cent a year, starting this fall and continuing for five years. The Green Party estimates

the assistance increases will cost $79 million in the second half of the current fiscal year, rising to $788 million a year by 2020. The plan also includes “basic income support” for youth aged 18 to 24 transitioning from foster care, estimated to cost $60 million a year, as a model for a broader

minimum income program for B.C. The NDP’s promises for renters echo a proposal released the same day by Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson. Both Horgan and Robertson call for a budget increase for the province’s Residential Tenancy Office, which they say

has been cut by the B.C. Liberals to the point where access for renters is too difficult. “Renters should not be kicked out of their homes just because their landlord wants to renovate,” Robertson said in a video released Wednesday.

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Avs women continue adding pieces for 2017-18 COTR volleyball sign two more players, including former Camosun Chargers co-captain Brad McLeod Sports Editor

On Saturday night, the College of the Rockies Avalanche honoured their 2016-17 teams at their annual award banquet. Only days later, the team was already back at it building for next season. On April 10, the team signed Katie Friesen, a setter from Steinbach, Manitoba and the next day, they added Megan Beckett, an outside hitter from Victoria B.C. Friesen is currently in her last year at Steinbach Regional Secondary School and has been named captain of her high school and club team for various seasons.

The 5’10” setter helped guide her U16 club team to a silver medal at Nationals and has since progressed to become a member of the Red River College Rebels U18 team in Winnipeg. “[I am] very excited to play and study in the beautiful mountain region of BC,” Friesen said in an Avs team release. “Having grown up on the prairies, [I am] very excited to be a part of the COTR athletic program for the 2017-2018 season.” Beckett is a very experienced player, having previously played for the PACWEST’s Camosun College Chargers for two seasons be-

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“[I am] very excited to play and study in the beautiful mountain region of BC.” Katie Friesen

In her first season, the 6’0 power hitter was named to the PACWEST All-Rookie Team and was also the PACWEST Rookie of the Year. Beckett also helped lead the Chargers to a first place finish in the PACWEST regular

season, a silver medal at the PACWEST ProvincialChampionships and a bronze medal at the CCAA National championships. Friesen is planning to take courses to continue her education in Kinesiology or Psychology, while Beckett is looking to take the Elementary Education program through the University of Victoria offered at COTR. Friesen and Beckett are just two of nine new players who have already committed to the Avalanche for the 2017-18 season. In March, the program announced the signing of outside hitters Ashley Huberts, from

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Outlaws box lacrosse Badgers season hits the ground running begins next week Submitted For the Townsman

The Cranbrook Outlaws box lacrosse program is already in fullswing and they are expecting 2017 to be one of their best and most enjoyable seasons yet. The Outlaws hit the court on March 27 for practice and are busy preparing for a slew of tournaments over the summer. The program has over 125 players spread over six age divisions, and they practice two times a weeks developing their skills and “most importantly having fun while playing Canada’s national summer sport.” In addition to two home tournaments, the Outlaws will go on the road several times which the association believes ensures a tight group. “All players attend the same tournaments on the same weekends

Cranbrook field lacrosse continuing to grow in fourth year Submitted For the Townsman

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Cranbrook’s box lacrosse league plays their first home tournament from May 12 to 14. which helps create a family-like bond with all the kids,” a representative for the Outlaws said. “Families and teammates from each division are simply one big team and are there to support each other. It really helps boost the team spirit.” To stay on top of the Outlaws season visit: www.cranbrookoutlaws.com.

2017 Outlaws Tournament schedule April 28-30: High River, AB (Tyke to Pee Wee) April 28-30: Calgary, AB (Midget A/Bantam A) May 12-14: Cranbrook, BC (Tyke to Midget) May 20-22: Red Deer, AB (Tyke to Midget) June 2-4 : Innisfail, AB (Novice to Midget) June 5-15 : Cranbrook, BC (Mini Tyke to Midget)

The Badgers will be back next weekend. Introduced in 2014 by the Cranbrook Lacrosse Association under the guidance of head coach Russ Sheppard, the Cranbrook Badgers field lacrosse program has been steadily growing and will kick off another season on April 22 with practices. Although it started out as a small part of the local lacrosse scene, the Badgers have grown into a healthy-sized program that last year had a team travel to Yakima, Washington and go undefeated in round-robin play before losing in the tournament’s semi-finals. This season, the program is expecting to have three divisions: a U15, a U11, and a U9 team. They will play in three tour-

naments, beginning with the local “Cross Border Shoot Out” which will take place in Cranbrook from July 14 to 16. The varsity and junior varsity teams will then travel to Bend, Oregon for the Oregon Classic from July 22 to 26, and every team will make a trip to Calgary for the Calgary Field Day from August 19 to 20. To stay on top of the Badgers season visit: www.cranbrookbadgers.com.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Your thoughtfulness reveals a genuine compassion that is not missed by others. Surprises pop up throughout the day, and your imagination speaks to you. Stay centered, despite all the adventurous suggestions coming from those around you. Tonight: TGIF! Time to take off. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Despite all your energy, you’ll want to focus only on a special someone. This person will be so flattered that he or she might not know how to respond. Don’t try to provoke a response that is not there. Let the cards fall where they may. Tonight: Add a little more romance. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You might not have enough time to respond to what is happening around you. In fact, someone’s reactions could be so swift that they are likely to catch you off guard. Ask more questions, and you will learn a lot about this person. Tonight: Go along for the ride.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Attempt to rein in the constant internal chatter. If you can do that, you will learn a lot more about those around you, as they will reveal their authentic selves. Letting go of judgments and just living in the moment for a few hours could be enlightening. Tonight: Push yourself. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You are in the perfect space to take a leap of faith. You have weighed the pros and cons, and you finally can make a decision. News from a very knowledgeable friend provokes you to break past a mental barrier that has been holding you back. Tonight: Let the night unfurl. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You might feel cornered by what is happening around you. You could experience some tension where you normally would not. Your values are changing. Don’t fight the inevitable. Decide to go with the flow, and you will bypass any hassles. Tonight: Dinner for two. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Keep situations rocking and rolling; do not sit on them. As

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DEALING WITH RUDE COMMENTS Dear Annie: We have a friend, “Larry,” whom we socialize with and who is part of a tennis group that my husband is also part of. My husband has always loved cooking and is great at it. (More than once, friends have told him he ought to open a restaurant.) He has cooked for this tennis group -- having been asked -- on several occasions. But no matter what it is that my husband cooks, Larry always has some complaint: “It’s not the same as last time,” “It’s not spicy enough,” “This is overcooked,” etc. Yet he always comes back for seconds and more. It aggravates me, and I told my husband that perhaps he should tell this guy to do it himself, but he’s too nice. (Plus, the one time Larry did bring a dish, it was terrible -- though we all ate without complaining for the sake of his feelings.) What could my husband say while still being tactful? We are open to any suggestions. I don’t want to lose it and snap at this guy in front of all our friends. -- Sick of Fussy Larry Dear Sick: Larry sounds unbelievably spoiled. If it weren’t so irritating, you’d al-

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most have to laugh at the gall. Perhaps your husband could serve him some truth with a helping of humor: “Would you like a refund?” or “I’ll pass your complaints along to

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anyone’s mouth. Dear Annie: This is in response to the woman who wrote in about her daughter’s showing up late for holiday dinners. Our family tradition when I was growing up (in the 1960s and ‘70s) was Thanksgiving with Dad’s family and Christmas with Mom’s family. We lived less than an hour from Meemoo’s house. We found out years later that they always

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told Dad that dinner was an hour earlier than it was really scheduled for because Dad had a tendency to make us late. However, I agree with you. The person who is late is the rude person. When everyone is told that dinner will be at 4 p.m., the person who doesn’t bother to arrive until 4:45 is be-

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condone lying as a solution in general, what your family did was a good way to adjust for your dad’s own personal time zone. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

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Early in the morning of April 3, Bill finally found his opening in the pearly gates; he often joked that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d tried to get into heaven quite a few times, but Saint Peter kept slamming the gate shut. The path was clear this time, and he died peacefully and with great dignity with his four children by his side. Bill was predeceased by his parents Frank and Connie Chandler, and sisters Phyllis Lindstrom, Daphne Green and Winifred Inkster and by his wife Barbara, in 1999, after 54 years of marriage. He is survived by his son Bill Jr. (Linda) and their children Erin Pelletier (Gerald) Avery, Cohen & Taylor; Laurie Vest (Jason) Mya, Nolan & Rylee; Nicole Lloyd (Phil) Liam & Easton; his daughter Pat Mullaney (Jim) and their children Michael Mullaney, Marnie Crozier (Josh) Malakhi & Sophia; Jamie Cooke (Chris) Jayden & Charlize; and his daughters Linda Chandler (Ken) and Joan Chandler. His 4 children & their spouses, his 6 grandchildren and their spouses, and his 12 great grandchildren will remember him fondly as a true family man. He showed genuine interest and pride in all his family members and was always first in line with a pat on the back. He was generous to a fault and liberal in distributing â&#x20AC;&#x153;pink moneyâ&#x20AC;? for birthdays and Christmas and at other times when there was no occasion at all. Bill was born in Kaslo, BC. He was a WWII veteran who served as a radio operator with the Calgary Highlanders Infantry and saw action in Europe and particularly in the liberation of Holland in 1944 and 1945. To his last days, he remembered the boys who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it home and strove to live a life of integrity that would honour their sacrifice. He worked for Cominco for over 40 years in Trail, Tulsequah, Kimberley, Saskatoon and Elkford. Bill and Barb retired in Trail in 1985 where they spent happy years close to old friends who will recall Bill whistling in his tomato patch and Barb picking her raspberries in her little white hat. When Barbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health began to fail, they moved to Victoria, and closer to family. Bill assumed the role of Barbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s devoted caregiver with his typical attention to efficiency and detail; cooking, housekeeping and taking her for daily drives and picnics. After Barbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passing, until the fall of 2010, Bill lived a very independent life, but when he realized he needed a little help, he decided to move to The Berwick. Most recently, he has been a resident of The Lodge at Broadmead. Changing locations is never easy, but Bill took it all in stride and made new friends quickly wherever he landed. He especially valued his friendships with Verna Gilhooly and Muriel Rennie. Bill faced the challenges of grief and loss, physical limitations, and chronic discomfort by having the courage to be happy and grateful. His feisty spirit remained strong to the very end as he hung on through the night until his son Bill Jr. could join his sisters at his bedside. Bill could laugh at himself and had a gift for making others laugh. His signature humor resulted in him re-naming family, friends and work mates with no regard for their social position or personal preference. We all remember the crazy nicknamesâ&#x20AC;Ś. Fluffy, Dingaling & Jimmy Jesus; Chumchum, Bulldog & Goldie; Googie, Cricket & Nickolee; Bosun, Lug & Dooner; his angels, NinnyBin and Punky; faithful friend Buck and his beloved Grizz â&#x20AC;Ś to name only a few. His last years were full of visits from friends and family and whether their visits were daily or occasional he never failed to engage them in great conversation and thank them for coming. Bill had a special relationship with his nephew Roy Green and his wife Margie and the family is so grateful for the support they provided. The family was also touched by the compassionate Broadmead community and especially by Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s caregivers who came by, one after another, during Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last hours, and took time to say a heartfelt â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;goodbyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; before they went off shift. Linda and Joan cared for their dad daily and their devotion and love gave him a quality of life that would not otherwise have been possible. He will be missed, but we take heart because as we grieve, he is probably busy re-christening all the saints in heaven. No service is planned; the family will gather in the summer for a celebration of life and to inter Bill and Barbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ashes at Royal Oak Cemetery in Victoria. Those wishing to express condolences can reach the family through http://www.earthsoption.com/obituaries/obituary-listings

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Local resident, Glenn Tarasoff, has officially joined the Grumpy Old Men club as he turned 50 years old. He has finally earned his spot at the table with his dad Hank, who is turning 79. Let’s see who gets the head chair now fellas!!!

The City is seeking proposals from qualified proponents for the design, supply and installation of a new playground to be located at Idlewild Park. Proposal documents are available from the City’s website under “Business - City Tenders”. The sealed proposals, clearly marked, should be addressed: “Request for Proposal - CRA2017-R-001 - Idlewild Park Playground Equipment” and must be received by Monday, May 1, 2017, 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 2MB Late submissions will be rejected. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. For More Information: 250-426-4211 1-800-728-2726

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ELECT TOM SHYPITKA Keep the East Kootenay Strong

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B.C. paramedics’ effort to be named essential service fails Ashley Wadhwani Black Press

Tom Shypitka is a 5th generation resident of the East Kootenay who knows our region intimately. He and Carrie are raising their children here & Tom cares deeply about the East Kootenay. Tom is asking you to vote for him and the BC Liberals so he can continue to provide you with the strong, independent representation you’ve come to expect.

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An effort by paramedics to be deemed an essential service and get the same collective bargaining rights as firefighters and police officers has failed. Despite receiving more than 215,000 signatures during three months of canvassing across B.C., the petition didn’t meet a requirement of 10-percent support from each electoral district, Elections BC said in a release. Paramedics had been looking for the right to go to binding arbitration, rather than having to go on strike, should they hit an impasse while negotiating a new contract with

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their employer. Enough signatures would have referred the matter to MLAs or to a province-wide vote. The Victoria paramedic behind the petition, Josh Henshaw, said not enough names were collected in Metro Vancouver, Greater Victoria, Nanaimo and Kelowna. Henshaw suspects they didn’t have enough canvassers in those areas because paramedics there are “stretched the thinnest.” “When you get slammed hard at work for four days or nights and then get called in on your days off,” Henshaw said, “it’s tough to find the time to canvass as well. We were stuck in a bit of

a catch-22 there.” Although the petition failed, Henshaw said he’s optimistic about the group’s next steps. “I think most people know that this petition was basically run by me out of my own home on a shoestring budget, and to return 215,192 signatures to Elections BC in 90 days is a significant accomplishment,” he said. Henshaw says he plans to ride the wave of public support during the next four weeks of B.C. election campaigning. “I’m very confident that we will get fair bargaining before the next round of negotiations begins.”

I VOTE.

GENERAL ELECTION The provincial election is on May 9, 2017 You can vote if you are: • 18 or older on May 9, 2017 • a Canadian citizen, and • a resident of British Columbia for the past six months

Voter registration You must be registered to vote. If you are not already registered, you can register when you vote. Remember to bring your ID with you when you vote.

Make voting easy Look for your Where to Vote card in the mail and bring it with you when you vote. It will make voting faster and easier. You can vote at any voting place in the province. Voting places are listed on your Where to Vote card and at elections.bc.ca/wtv. You can also call 1-800-661-8683 to find voting places near you.

General Voting Day General Voting Day is May 9. Voting is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Pacific time).

What if I’ll be away? Vote at your district electoral office from now until 4 p.m. (Pacific time) on May 9, or ask for a vote by mail package from Elections BC.

Becoming a candidate You can get a candidate nomination kit from your district electoral office or online at elections.bc.ca.

Questions? For more information visit our website, call us toll-free or contact your district electoral office. Kootenay East D-500 Slater Rd NW Cranbrook, BC (250) 417-6135

Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Completed nomination kits must be delivered to your district electoral officer by 1 p.m. (Pacific time) on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

Six days of advance voting Advance voting is available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (local time) on April 29 and 30, and May 3, 4, 5 and 6. All voters can vote at advance voting and all advance voting places are wheelchair accessible.

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