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These happy hockey players are the Kimberley PeeWee Dynamiters Tier 4 team. They are celebrating their victory in their home tournament this past weekend, in which they went undefeated, winning the final over the Mindapore Mavericks from Calgary. Above back row, Mark Vanzyl, Chase Flegel, Avery Burki, Leif Olafsen, Ally Murray, Zoey Callwood, Aspen Cooper and Ben Verigan. Middle row, Ryan Renaud, Casey Miller, Cam Read, Sam Daprocida, Brayden Hoglund and Declan Armstrong. Front row, Tyden Wilson, Daxton D’Etcheverrey and Brad Traverse. Congratulations to the home team.

My Health is Sexy campaignAll adults encouraged to get tested for HIV

ARNE PETRYSHENTownsman Staff

A new campaign launched by Interior Health encourages all adults to get tested for HIV.

The “My Health Is Sexy” campaign uses intimate images to convey the message that knowing your HIV status is an important part of a healthy sex life and a good relationship.

It is part of the province’s Seek and Treat for Optimal Pre-vention of HIV/AIDS (STOP HIV/AIDS) program, which aims to reduce HIV transmis-sion and improve the health outcomes of those living with HIV. That is done by offering widespread HIV testing, treat-ment and early engagement into care.

Dr. Trevor Corneil, Medical Health Officer with Interior Health, noted that the treat-ment actually suppresses the patients viral load.

“If you can do those three things you shouldn’t actually have any new infections,” Dr. Corneil said.

However one of the prob-lems is that though doctors know where the high preva-lence of HIV infections lie — Corneil noted gay men, sex workers, drug users, Aborigi-nals, immigrants and refugees —  there is another 20 per cent out there that doesn’t know they have HIV, and doesn’t fit into those categories.

See HIV, page 3

TRE VOR CR AWLEY

A pathologist and another RCMP officer testified in Cranbrook Su-preme Court as the trial for Cheyenne Learn resumed on Monday.

In front of Justice Dev Dley, Dr. Gilles Molgat reported his findings on the autopsy of Tammy Ellis, while Cpl. Eric Barnes testified about his actions the day of and the day after the shoot-ing.

Learn is on trial for the shooting death of Ellis on Dec. 17, 2007. Learn was convicted of second-degree mur-der in 2009 but the decision was over-turned on appeal in 2013 and he was awarded a new trial.

Dr. Molgat, who is based out of Ka-

mloops, received the body of the de-ceased three days after the shooting, upon which he performed the autopsy in the presence of two RCMP mem-bers.

Crown counsel Lianna Swanson began her questioning of the witness before defence counsel Brent Bagnall cross-examined.

Warning: Details follow that some readers may find too graphic.

The body of the deceased had a wound in the lower left side of the back consistent with an impact from shot pellets fired from a shotgun, ac-cording to Dr. Molgat.

Autopsy discussed at Learn trial

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The Cranbrook Farmer’s Market helped launch winter with its fifth Winter Market in downtown Cranbrook — this edition of the popular event run-ning over three days — Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 28-30. The market in the old SuperValu building drew hundreds, and featured more than 70 vendors from Cranbrook and around the region. Marketgoers were able to peruse a wide range of products includ-ing potatoes, apples, garlic, beef, pork, lamb, honey, jams and jellies, pickles, locally made teas, cozy hand knit goods, handcrafted jewelry, luxurious body care items, scrumptious baked goods, handmade house-hold and gift items, Christmas cards and ornaments, stained glass, chocolates, teas, and a lot more.

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Carmen Ditzler and Greg Perry — Bad Duck Caramel

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From Page 1“We’ve moved from a risk

activity type of screening for HIV to actually screening ev-erybody for HIV,” he said. “There’s an education campaign for physicians and health care providers around how to begin screening people in a different way.”

He said 25 years ago an HIV diagnosis was the equivalent of a death sentence, but advances in treatment have transformed HIV into a chronic, manageable dis-

ease.“It is much better to know you

are HIV positive than not to know, because the treatment is remarkable,” he said.

The treatment reduces the level of HIV in the blood to unde-tectable levels thus improving the health of people with HIV, and decreases the level of HIV in sexual fluids to undetectable lev-els thus reducing the likelihood of HIV transmission by more than 95 per cent.

Development of programs

like STOP HIV/AIDS have ex-panded HIV testing, identifying more people infected with the disease and enabling them to get proper, life-saving treatment.

STOP HIV/AIDS began in 2009 as a four-year, $48-million pilot in Vancouver’s inner city and Prince George. The pilot strategy involved widespread HIV testing and earlier access to highly active antiretroviral thera-py to those medically eligible.

Adults urged to get HIV testing

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The Mark Creek Lions Club recently donated $500 in Breakfast Club coupons to McKim School. Above are Genesta Boroski and Stacey Decosse from McKim and David Biggs, Larry Armstrong and Terry Thompson from the Lions.

NORM MACDONALDMLA Columbia River

Revelstoke

Continued govern-ment inaction on zebra mussels will result in mas-sive losses

Our grandmothers taught us not to be penny wise and pound foolish; to be aware that saving a small amount of money in the present could in fact mean that we will be spending hundreds of millions of dollars in the future. Yet, that is exactly what the British Colum-bia government is doing right now.

Quagga and zebra mussel infestations have become Ontario and Manitoba’s worst night-mares. And the same thing will happen in Brit-ish Columbia if we don’t take immediate and de-termined action.

Ministry of Environ-ment documents state that ‘if zebra or quagga mussels become estab-lished in BC they could decimate sockeye salmon and kokanee fisheries as a result of the irreversible ecological challenges they could induce’. Rate of threat is classified by our government as high, yet they have done almost nothing to stop the trans-ference of this invasive species into British Co-lumbia’s lakes and rivers.

When faced with a similar threat states such as Idaho have taken ac-tion to ensure that their waterways remain mussel free. For 5 years, Idaho has been providing an excel-lent example of best prac-tice, developing cost-ef-fective protocols and gathering valuable data. Idaho has established in-spection stations at en-trance points to ensure that boats travelling through the state are not carrying mussels, which can survive for up to 30

days out of water.And it only takes one

contaminated boat to in-fect a water body. A single infected boat in Shuswap or Okanagan Lake will have devastating conse-quences for the ecosys-tem, tourism, house pric-es and more. Once a lake is infected, it cannot be reversed.

In the five years that the Idaho program has operated 11% of boats that were discovered to be infected were destined for BC lakes. That is a shock-ing statistic. If not for the diligent work of Idaho, BC lakes could already be in-fected.

Government mem-bers will tell you that we’ve signed agreements with neighbouring juris-dictions to combat quag-ga and zebra mussels, but virtually no money has been allocated to stop in-fected boats from enter-ing.

It is time for British Co-lumbia take responsibility for this very serious mat-ter. We’ve been lucky so far. Now it’s time to spend a small amount of money to ensure that boats are inspected and decontam-inated before they start an infestation that will cost this province dearly. Envi-ronment Minister Mary Polak needs to hear from you at ENV.minister@gov.bc.ca<mailto:ENV.minis-ter@gov.bc.ca>.

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Norm Macdonald

Dr. Molgat removed a number of pellets lodged within the body and described their tra-jectory in relation to the corresponding physical injuries.

He ruled the eventu-al cause of death was arrhythmia, caused by shotgun pellets damag-ing the heart, which caused it to stop beat-ing.

In addition to the shot pellets, Dr. Molgat also found ‘shot-wad’ material — used in the construction of shotgun shells — in the wound.

Dr. Molgat also con-cluded that the wound was caused by a shot-gun fired close-range between three to four feet away from the body.

In cross examina-

tion, Bagnall leaned more on Dr. Molgat’s ex-pertise as a medical doctor to solicit opinion evidence regarding the affects of long-term al-cohol abuse on the human body.

Dr. Molgat noted that in addition to the typical short-term signs of al-cohol consumption, such as unsteadiness or slurred speech, there are more serious effects for long-term abuse.

Those effects physi-cal damage to internal organs such as cirrhosis of the liver and hyper-tension while more seri-ous neurological dam-age includes symptoms that could be attributed to dementia.

Bagnall brought up issues of tolerance and

Dr. Molgat explained that it differs on a case-by-case basis, but also added that tolerance can be increased based on sustained alcohol abuse, including the practice of binge-drink-ing.

Dr. Molgat testified that heavy alcohol abuse can cause some-one to be disinhibited and interfere with their ability to reason.

Bagnall also suggest-ed that heavy alcohol abuse can cause black-outs, where a person appears to be function-ing but has no memory of their actions follow-ing significant alcoholic consumption.

Following testimony from Dr. Molgat, Barnes took the stand.

Swanson led off the questioning, as Barnes described his actions the night of the shooting and the day after, where he attended the resi-dence of the scene as well as another scene where a firearm was lo-cated and later deter-mined to be the same one used in the inci-dent.

Barnes arrived on scene roughly and hour and a half after the shooting, but was told to stand down and wait until officers from a Major Crimes Unit from the Interior to arrive.

On Dec. 18, 2007, Barnes attended the scene on 4th street at a bridge covering Joseph Creek behind the B.C. Liquor store where a ci-

vilian passerby had dis-covered a firearm in the snowbank.

He photographed the area and the weap-on — a sawed-off shot-gun — before picking it up and disarming it.

Later on in the inves-tigation, he checked the weapon for fingerprints, but none were found.

He later attended the residence where the shooting occurred, tak-ing pictures continu-ously as he moved from room to room.

Upon cross-exam-ination, Bagnall noted the components of the firearm were located on opposite sides of the bridge and described how he detached the barrel from the handle portion to disarm it.

The trial will resume on Wednesday and both sides are hoping to be done by the end of the week.

Autopsy results discussed at trial

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While there has been some preliminary dis-cussion about experi-menting with bats for mosquito control in the Lois Creek area, Kimber-ley’s main nuisance mosquito control pro-gram is run by D.G. Rea-gan and Associates each year.

The company has just submitted their summa-ry report on the 2014 season to Kimberley City Council.

The report indicates that seven different spe-cies of mosquito were collected in Kimberley in 2014 with the predomi-nant species being Aedes vexans, which are snow-melt-influenced. These accounted for 54 per cent of all larval samples identified.

Several large sloughs, ponds and slow-drain-ing area are located around the Lois Creek area and surrounding the ski hill and the Trick-

le Creek Golf Course area. Initially filled with snowmelt and later with precipitation runoff, many of these sites are capable of producing larvae from May through August.

In addition to the an-noyance factor, many of the mosquito species identified in Kimberley can be carriers of disease including the West Nile virus.

D.G. Reagan treats

sloughs and ponds with an anti-larval which tar-gets only mosquito lar-vae and is not harmful to fish or other insects. There were two aerial applications in 2014 as well as treatments from the ground.

The company is also available to treat any problems residents note in and around their own properties. Residents can simply call City Hall and report a problem.

Mosquito control

There were seven different species of mosquito found in Kimberley this past year.

COURTESY OF THE KIMBERLEY HERITAGE MUSEUM ARCHIVES

KIMBeRLeY NeWS DeceMBeR 1, 195550,000 BRIcKS go INto BaY’S NeW SuPeRMaRKetThe building that

houses the new Hud-son’s Bay Company Su-permarket and down-stairs store is one of the most modern in Canada and by long odds the most efficiently laid out.

Erected on the site that was home of Kim-berley’s post office from 1929 until it was demol-ished last year, the con-struction of concrete, steel and masonry is 120 feet in depth by 54 feet in width and with its base-ment and main floor combined covers a total area of some 13,000 square feet.

Surprisingly little time elapsed after Crown Assets Corporation, a government body, called for tenders on the old post office and site until the general contract for the building of the new Supermarket was award-ed to a Kimberley firm, Fabro Building and Sup-ply Company Limited.

First stage was the demolition of the old building, carried out by Kenyon Company of Penticton and actual construction was com-menced in July of this year. The contractors turned the building over in October, virtually a re-cord for construction in view of the usual season-al delays in delivery of construction materials.

Into the building

went whole carload of cement, four carloads of structural steel, two car-loads of masonry tile, 50,000 bricks and 30,000 square feet of wall-boards.

The accessories in the building, which are more fully described on the adjoining page, are the most modern ob-tainable and the colour scheme is sure to attract admiring comment. On the main floor the ceiling is white with contrasting walls of sunbury yellow and caasta red with fur-ther contrast in the vinyl plastic floor tile. The downstairs store is fin-ished with a white ceil-ing, turquoise and con-trasting sunset rose walls and emerald green vinyl plastic floor tile.MoDeRN FeatuReS

eMBoDIeD IN StoRe

Kimberley shoppers will thrill to the latest in 20th century merchan-dise methods when the doors open on Saturday next on the city’s newest and most modern store, the Hudson’s Bay Com-pany Supermarket, ad-joining the Bay’s main store.

The new building is actually two stores in one. The main floor is devoted entirely to fod displays while the lower floor is a business in it-self, a miniature depart-ment store featuring sporting oods, power and hand tools, house-hold hardwares, chi-naware and glassware, small electrical goods, highly convenient just –off-the-street candy and tobacco section, a “gad-

get bar”, luggage depart-ment, auto accessories and a complete Toyland to delight the youngsters.

The main floor fea-tures a decor that mod-ern experts favour – daf-fodil yellow and red walls and shopping gon-dolas and refrigerated display cases in pale green provide a setting that impresses the eye and is restful on the busy shopper.

Every modern idea in supermarket merchan-dising has been embod-ied in the main food sec-tion. The goods will be displayed on no less than 114 feet of gondolas with four shelves on each side. With ample room for shoppers, all goods may be seen at a glance and speed and ease of choosing have been the sought-for characteristics.

To supplement the open display gondolas are special banks of re-frigerated showcases. These are Hussmann cases – the very latest ob-tainable – with refrigera-tion by Frigidaire. They enclose the core area on three sides with preci-sion for dairy products, deep frozen goods, pre-packaged meats, cut chicken and fish, fresh fruits and vegetables and other refrigerated goods.

The feature that is most certain to attract the homemaker’s eye is the section devoted to pre-packaged meats and it is interesting in this connection to note, the provisions that have been made to ensure the most in protection for the buyer.

“All meats will be de-livered at a rear entrance where they are immedi-ately placed for keeping in a special “cool room”. As required they move to a cutting room where they are prepared for packaging. From here they go to the special re-frigerated showcases ex-tending the full width of the store.

Her shopping com-pleted, Mrs. Kimberley will next meet most modern innovation to be seen here. They are the special automatic re-volving turntables for checking-out. At the touch of a foot pedal, the operator will start in mo-tion a special round tray which brings the con-tents of the customer’s basket right to her hand and thence to still anoth-er department where the goods are wrapped or boxed. It will greatly ex-pedite the whole busi-ness of shopping.

Not likely to be seen by the general public but playing an important part nonetheless is the storage and distribution area at the rear. Here a special conveyor belt moves from the delivery entrance over a wide area of storage space. The same conveyor will carry bulk supplies up-stairs to the main food department as required. There is also nine Frigid-aire refrigeration com-pressors, installed by Bruce Robinson Electric of Calgary and a modern heating system and boil-er room.

Released sex offender will not

reside in Cranbrook

FOR The BuLLeTiN

Jason Beaudry has changed plans and is going to live in Vancou-ver, instead of Cran-brook as was an-nounced last week, said the Ministry of Justice corrections branch Fri-day .

Last week, B.C. jus-tice officials issued a public warning about high-risk, violent sex of-fender Jason Beaudry,

37. He was released in Kamloops and at first planned to live in Cran-brook.

He has at least 70 convictions, including violent and sexual of-fences and weapons charges, involving men, women, strangers and acquaintances, said BC Corrections.

Beaudry, who is 5’11” tall and 180 pounds, is subject to close monitoring and 13 court-ordered condi-tions including follow-ing a curfew, and avoiding places with alcohol or drugs.

Beaudry opts for Vancouver

Jason Beaudry has decided he won’t live in Cranbrook as previously announced.

The Way it Was, Dec. 1, 1955

Tuesday, deCember 2, 2014 Page 5

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As decision day approaches, the B.C. Liberals face two main choices to meet the province’s

future electricity needs, both controversial.“I can tell you that we’re down now to

essentially two options, one of which is Site C and one of which is the independent power project option,” Energy Minister Bill Bennett told reporters recently.

The first option would see BC Hydro construct a last-of-its-kind hydroelectric dam at Site C on the Peace River.

The second would entail Hydro con-tracting with private operators to build smaller-scale power projects — wind, run of river, perhaps biomass and geothermal — that would be scattered around the prov-ince.

In disclosing the final two options, Bennett tacitly confirmed that the Liberals have dropped consider-ation of building either a new gas-fired generating plant or refurbishing the lit-tle-used thermal plant on Burrard Inlet.

Each of the two remaining options has its proponents and — no surprise, this being British Columbia — each also raises ferocious objections. Anything one might say on this file is debatable, including this statement.

The pluses for Site C, as the government sees them, are that hydro is the proven method of electrical generation in this province and it provides some of the cheap-est rates on the continent. Once the con-struction cost has been paid out, hydro dams are reliable for the long-term and there’s no need to estimate the future cost of fuel, as with a gas-fired plant.

For the Liberals, independent power projects have their good points too. “I don’t think there’s any issue around the reliabili-

ty of the independent power industry,” Bennett told reporters. “It’s a good indus-try. We’re actually very proud to have it. We get 25 per cent of our electricity today in the province from the IPP industry.”

The industry, in a recent analysis (the one prepared, then withdrawn by KPMG), cited some other advantages of small-er-scale projects over the all-or-nothing aspect of Site C. IPPs could be phased in over time and spread around the province. Hydro could contract for range of power sources, including unproven-for-B.C. op-tions such as geothermal.

Bennett, for his part, insists that the de-ciding factor between the two options should be the impact of each on future

electricity rates. “We have to make a decision here that will have implications for many, many decades to the people who live in the prov-ince, to the businesses that operate here. We have to try to do everything we can to keep rates down, and that’s

the basis upon which we’ll make this choice.”

But having seen competing analyses on that score over the years, I doubt there’s an indisputable answer to the question raised by Bennett. It all depends on the assump-tions one makes going in and going for-ward.

Besides, other considerations have to be weighed, including the veto-in-all-but-name that First Nations exercise over re-source development in this province.

One advantage for independent power involves the emerging role in such projects for First Nations as partners, developers and suppliers of services. By comparison, natives in the Peace River region have mounted a strong legal case that Site C would cause irreparable damage to aborig-

inal rights, title and interests.Another factor is the impact on the pro-

vincial debt. IPPs don’t entail a lot of pro-vincial borrowing. They are underwritten in large measure by long-term contracts, which by verdict of the independent audi-tor general (applying generally accepted accounting principles) are listed in the public accounts as $56 billion-and-count-ing worth of multi-year contractual obliga-tions but not as debt.

Not so with BC Hydro. Because of the corporation’s already hefty debt load, and the government’s practice of raiding its ac-counts for dividends, the giant utility will have to borrow much of what it estimates to be the cost of Site C, namely $8 billion.

The province is already constrained in how much more it can borrow, according to Finance Minister Mike de Jong. “I don’t think we have a lot of room to move at this point,” he told me during an interview Thursday on Voice of B.C. on Shaw TV.

“Those rating agencies that assess us increasingly look at other variables and other measures ... The distinction that has historically been made by these agencies between taxpayer-supported debt and the debt incurred by agencies like BC Hydro, which is self-supporting, is beginning to blur in the minds of some of these bodies. So I’m saying we have to be cautious.”

Plus if Hydro is green-lighted to borrow billions for Site C, there will be that much less borrowing room for everything else. “It will likely crowd out many other projects,” de Jong continued.

Not to say that debt-loading or First Na-tions will trump all other considerations. Only that when the Liberals say this is one of the toughest and most expensive deci-sions they’ve faced, they mean it.

Vaughn Palmer is a columnist with the Vancouver Sun

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ONGOING Seniors Autobiographical Writing for those aged 60 or wiser at the Kimberley Library. No writing experience necessary. It’s free. Tuesdays 10:00 - Noon. Register: Kim Roberts CBAL Coordinator 250-427-4468 or kroberts@cbal.orgThe 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.CRANBROOK QUILTERS’ GUILD hold their meetings every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:15pm upstairs in the Seniors’ Hall, 125-17th Ave. S. Everyone welcome. Info: Donna at 250-426-7136.Cranbrook Phoenix Toastmasters meet every Thursday, noon -1:00 Heritage Inn. Toastmasters teaches communication & leadership skills. Roberta 250-489-0174. 1911.toastmastersclubs.org.The Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation invites anyone expecting bone and joint surgery to make contact with local volunteers for peer support. The free Ortho Connect program helps to ease the fear, stress and anxiety that go along with surgery and help patients prepare. 1-800-461-3639 ext 4, and ask for Lauralee.Computer skills need updating? CBAL hosts introductory computer classes for those 60 or wiser starting Oct 24th at the Cranbrook Library. Free! Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call Katherine 250-417-2896Aged10-14? Got the writing bug? CBAL hosts the Youth Writing Group at the Cranbrook Public Library. The 2nd & 4th Wed of each month, 4-5:30pm starting Oct 8th. Free! Call Lori 250-464-1864 or khough@cbal.orgTOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) non profi t 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 2642Cranbrook Writer’s Group meet on the 4th Monday of the month at the Arts Council. Engage in writing exercises, constructive critiques & share in information on upcoming literary events & contests. Cbk and District Arts Council, 104, 135-10th Ave S, CBK. info: 250-426-4223 www.cranbrookanddistrictartscouncil.comCanadian Cancer Society- if you have spare time and would like to volunteer, interested applicants can call 250-426-8916, drop by our offi ce at #19-9th Avenue S, Cranbrook or go to www.fi ghtwithus.ca and register as a volunteer.Parkinson’s Support Group are meeting at 2 pm on the third Wednesday of each month at the Heritage Inn. For more info. phone Linda @ 250-489-4252. No meetings July, Aug or Dec.Do you have the desire to stop eating compulsively? Overeaters Anonymous (a 12-Step Program) meets Wednesdays from 7-8pm at Cranbrook United Church, 2-12th St. S., downstairs. Contact: cranbrookoa@hotmail.comNorth Star Quilters Society Meetings are held the 2nd & 4th Monday at 7:00 PM, basement of Centennial Centre, 100 4th Ave Kimberley. Welcoming all! Info call Heather 250 427-4906Help stop our wait list from growing!! Apply to be a Kimberley or Cranbrook Big Brother or Sister, “one hour a week or more”. 250-489-3111.

UPCOMING2014 FREE PUBLIC SWIM Wednesday, Dec 3rd, 5:00-6:00pm is sponsored by Tyee Homes.Sing in the Season with Cranbrook Elementary Schools Christmas Choir, Wed. Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Alliance Church. All welcome. Admission by donation.Cranbrook Kimberley Hospice Society Memory Tree of Love, Tamarack Mall, Dec. 4 to 6 and 11 to 13. Remember a passed loved one with a snowfl ake for a donation to the Hospice Society.Annual Cookie Walk at Cranbrook United Church (downtown church at the corner of Baker Street and 12th Ave.) Dec. 6, 2014. Doors open at noon, Sales from 1 pm – 3 pm. Admission covers container & glove.REMEMBER ME - Candlelight Vigil for the Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women Saturday, December 6th - 6:30pm at the Cranbrook Women’s Centre (in the Backyard Gardens) 209A – 16th Ave. N. (Beside Core Fitness). Refreshments following the Vigil. ALL ARE WELCOME.Saturday Dec. 6; Girl Guides of Canada Spaghetti Dinner, Silent Auction and Bake Sale, Eagles Hall - 711 Kootenay St. 4:30-6:30pm. Info: Pam 250-489-3155.Kimberley Community Choir invites you to a special & fun Christmas evening for family and friends. Sing-A-Long with the Kimberley Community Choir, Saturday Dec. 6, 7:00 pm. Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 97 Boundary St., Kimberley. Admission by donation. Intermission refreshments served.Children’s Christmas Concert, Sunday Dec 7, 6:30 p.m. Marysville Community Church, 730-302 St., Marysville. Everyone welcome.Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints welcomes all to a Live, Outdoor Nativity; Monday Dec. 15 & Tuesday Dec. 16 at 7:00 pm. 2210 - 2nd St. N., Cranbrook. Free & open to the public. Refreshments served.2014 FREE FAMILY SWIM Wednesday, Dec 17th, 6:00-7:00pm is sponsored by Kimberley Rotary Club. Persons 18 years & younger must be accompanied by an adult.

It’s Site C vs. independent power producers, debt vs. multi-year contractual obligations

Vaughn Palmer

C anadian PressVANCOUVER — Scientists

who re-examined the fossils of mastodons that once roamed what is now the Yukon and Alaska have revised their likely cause of death, concluding global cooling probably wiped out the ancient cousin of the elephant.

Earlier estimates dated the mastodon bones at about 14,000 years old, but Grant Za-zula, a paleontologist in the Yukon Paleontology Program, says the fossils are now be-lieved to be about 75,000 years old.

Instead of dying off at the end of the ice age, as first be-

lieved, Zazula says it’s more likely the mastodons migrated to the area during a warming trend and then died when they couldn’t survive the cold.

He says the earlier theorized extinction date - at the end of the ice age - was suspect for experts because mastodons were adapted to warmer con-

ditions.Zazula says the discovery is

another piece of the puzzle in the disappearance of the mas-sive creatures, and raises more questions about the extinctions of other animals presumed to have died off at the end of the ice age.

Extinction theory revised; mastodon bones older than thought

C anadian PressOTTAWA - Statistics Canada

says the country’s homicide rate fell last year to 1.44 victims for every 100,000 people, its lowest level since 1966.

The agency says the 2013 rate was eight per cent lower than in 2012.

It says police reported 505 homicides in 2013, down 38 from the previous year.

Quebec reported 68 homi-cides in 2013, representing a rate of 0.83 per 100,000 popula-tion, the lowest rate recorded in the province since reporting began in 1961.

Six provinces reported modest increases in the num-ber of homicides in 2013, al-though even with these in-

creases, the homicide rates in nearly every province and ter-ritory were below their 10-year averages in 2013.

The exceptions were New-foundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island, where the 2013 homicide rates were above their previous 10-year average.

Homicide rates continued to be highest in the West and the North. Provincially, Mani-toba reported the highest ho-micide rate with 3.87 per 100,000 population, followed by Saskatchewan with 2.71, Al-berta at 2.04 and B.C. with 1.66.

Among metropolitan areas, Regina reported the highest homicide rate at 3.84 per 100,000 population, followed

by Winnipeg and Thunder Bay.Homicide rates were below

the national average in the two largest metropolitan areas, as Toronto had a rate of 1.34 and Montreal was at 1.08. Vancou-ver, at 1.72, was above the na-tional average.

Firearm-related homicides were down, but fatal stabbings increased. There were 131 ho-micides tied to guns in 2013, down 41 from 2012. Shooting still accounted for about a quarter of homicides.

Most gun-related homi-cides were committed with handguns, a trend that has held over the last 20 years. De-spite this, the rate of hand-gun-related homicides reached its lowest point since 1998.

The number of fatal stab-bings grew by 31 cases, to 195 deaths. Knives accounted for about 40 per cent of all homi-cides.

Gang-related homicides fell to 85 in 2013, compared with 96 reported the previous year.

The victims in almost 90 per cent of homicides knew their killers. The rate of stranger ho-micide was at its lowest level in over 40 years.

The number of victims of homicide committed by a cur-rent or former spouse, com-mon-law partner, dating part-ner or other intimate partner decreased in 2013. There were 68 intimate partner homicides reported in 2013, 14 fewer than in the previous year.

Canadian homicide rate hits 1966 level

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It has been 15 years since I wrote a com-mentary objecting to the B.C. government pushing aside its own hard-won treaty process to reach an unprecedented land-and-cash settlement with the Nisga’a Na-tion for their ancient Nass River territory.

My objection, and that of many others, was the impo-sition of a parallel state with collectively owned land en-shrined for all time. This was an ailing NDP government rushing to enable a property ownership system that has demonstrated little but fail-ure and suffering around the world.

The Nisga’a are proving me wrong, and this was again demonstrated at a little-no-ticed ceremony at the B.C. legislature last week.

The B.C. government had just passed amendments to allow a gas pipeline through Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park, the first co-managed provincial park in B.C. history. Another bill enabled the Nis-ga’a Lisims government to impose indus-trial property tax on liquefied natural gas production. Legal documents were signed so the Nisga’a legislature can do the same this week.

In recent years, the Nisga’a disposed of concern about collective land restrictions by adopting a private property system. And Supreme Court of Canada decisions have repeatedly answered protests about the

establishment of a parallel state – that’s what it is, so get used to it.

The Nisga’a have moved to assemble four fee-simple tidewater sites for LNG terminals, joining the Haisla Nation at Kiti-mat in reaching aggressively for a modern

economy through gas ex-port. The Nisga’a have part-nered with TransCanada Corp. on a 900-km pipeline to supply the $11-billion LNG project led by Petronas for the Prince Rupert port. And they don’t intend to stop there.

“We want to be part of the Canadian business establishment,” said former Nis-ga’a Nation president Joe Gosnell.

The signing ceremony was briefly dis-rupted by one of a small group of Vancou-ver-based Nisga’a who have been using modern protest tactics against this deci-sion. We weren’t consulted, it’s a desecra-tion of victims of a volcanic eruption, it’s a threat to eelgrass beds, and so forth, say well-rehearsed young men with video cameras running.

Nisga’a President Mitchell Stevens has patiently and repeatedly explained that Nisga’a legislature rules were relaxed to allow every hereditary chief to speak to elected leaders on this pivotal move. After that it received the required two-thirds majority support.

Gosnell, the revered chief negotiator

who carried the treaty over the goal line in 2000, moved slowly with the help of an or-nately carved cane to speak at a reception. He seemed genuinely surprised that he has lived long enough to see the fruits of generations of labour.

Gosnell recounted the 1887 paddling trip down the B.C. coast from the Nass Valley to Victoria to present the Nisga’a territorial claim, where the tribal leaders were turned away on the steps of the legis-lature by Premier William Smithe. It would take until 1910 for Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier to promise a settlement, and until 1949 for Nisga’a Chief Frank Calder to be elected to the B.C. legislature.

In 2000, when the treaty received royal assent in Ottawa, Gosnell took part in a ceremonial burning of the Indian Act and got to work on implementing self-govern-ment.

And on Nov. 27, 2014, B.C. Liberal, NDP and independent MLAs voted unanimous-ly to open the way to an industrial future for the Nisga’a.

“That’s what being alive means to me today,” Gosnell said. “You’ve got to have big dreams. Maybe all those dreams won’t come true, but at least you have the ability to dream big. And boy, are we ever dream-ing big.”

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

Nisga’a prove their critics wrong

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Wicked good timeKootenay Nitros second at Wickenheiser Female World Hockey Festival

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The DMK Drilling Fluids Kootenay Nitros (black sweaters) pose for a group photo with Team Mexico following the Tier 1 championship at the Wickenheiser World Female Hockey Festival in Calgary, Alta., Nov. 30. The Nitros placed second, falling 4-0 to Mexico in the tournament finale.

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The DMK Drilling Fluids Kootenay Nitros midget female hockey team made the trek to Calgary this past week-end, placing second at the Wickenheiser Fe-male World Hockey Fes-tival.

Coached by Brad Park and Rob Rice, the Nitros faced Mexico Midget A in the tourna-ment championship, falling 4-0 Sunday after-noon at the Markin MacPhail Centre in Cal-gary.

McKenna Nelson, of Invermere, stood tall be-tween the pipes all weekend long for the Nitros.

Caylee Lazar and Lilly McLaren led the way on offense for the Kootenay ladies, as each tallied two goals and

two assists over the course of the tourna-ment. Sam Scheller chipped in with a goal and two assists as well.

Claudia Tellez pro-vided the offensive flair for Mexico in the cham-pionship game, opening the scoring midway through the second pe-riod before adding two more tallies to complete the hat-trick. Tellez fac-tored into all four of Mexico’s goals, earning the primary assist on a Frida Cardenas’ sec-ond-period tally.

Renteria registered the championship shut-out in net for Mexico.

After opening the tournament Nov. 28 with a 3-1 victory over the Red Deer Chiefs, the Nitros followed up with a resounding 6-2 tri-umph over the Big Sky

Wildcats. Bailey Park tallied the game-win-ning marker against Red Deer, while Scheller reg-istered the deciding tally against Big Sky.

In the team’s lone game Nov. 29, the Nitros got past the Calgary Steelers 3-1. The two teams did all their scor-ing in the first period as Ashley Dubois’ goal stood as the eventual winner.

The final game of round-robin play proved to be a preview of the championship as the Ni-tros and Mexico battled to a scoreless draw Nov. 30. Nelson and Mexico goaltender Monica Ren-teria were both flawless between the pipes.

The Kootenay Nitros are a Cranbrook-based team comprised of girls 15 to 17 years old.

Maren Anderson (Kimberley)Caisey Cox (Cranbrook)Erica Donald (Cranbrook)Ashley Dubois (Invermere)Lisa DuToit (Kimberley)Jessica Hutchison (Fernie)Kelly Klein (Elkford)Nichole Klein (Elkford)Caylee Lazar (Cranbrook)Marhyn MacSteven (Invermere)

Lilly McLaren (Kimberley)McKenna Nelson (Invermere)Jazlyn Oaks (Invermere)Jessica Owen (Kimberley)Bailey ParkWasyn Rice (Invermere) Samantha Scheller (Jaffray)Annah Setter (Golden)Kennedy Sterzer (Kimberley)

2014-15 DMK Drilling Fluids Kootenay Nitros

Eddie Mountain highKimberley Dynamiters host Golden Rockets in divisional tilt

Tuesday, dec. 2

Golden RockeTs aT kimbeRley dynamiTeRs

GAME TIME: 7 P.M. (MT) GOLDEN ROCKETS vs. KIMBERLEY DYNAMITERS (16-10-0-4) RECORD (13-11-1-2) Second (Eddie Mountain) DIVISION Third (Eddie Mountain) 114 GF 110 119 GA 93 14th (13.6%) PP T-5th (20.8%) 12th (82.5%) PK Third (87.4%) I. Desrosier (21-18-39) TOP SCORER J. Richter (21-12-32) M. Viberg (3.70 GAA) TOP GOALIE T. Brouwer (2.95 GAA) W2 STREAK L1 6-2 W vs. CVR LAST GAME 4-1 L vs. FER Dec. 5 vs. NEL NEXT GAME Dec. 5 at CTC

Taylor rocc aSports Editor

The Kimberley Dy-namiters face another tall divisional task Tues-day evening when they host the Golden Rock-ets.

The two squads have spent much of the past month leap-frogging one another in the ul-tra-competitive Eddie Mountain Division. In recent weeks, the Rock-ets have earned points in seven consecutive games to pull ahead of the Nitros, taking a firm hold on second place in the division behind the Fernie Ghostriders (19-4-1-1).

“They’re very well-coached,” said Kimber-ley Dynamiters head coach Jerry Bancks Monday afternoon. “System-wise, they’re very similar to us. You can’t take any shortcuts. We have to play our sys-

tem as well as they will play theirs and outwork them.”

The two teams have split four meetings to this point in the cam-paign. The Rockets earned victories on home ice Oct. 4 and Nov. 21, while the Nitros edged the Rockets on the road Oct. 17, before using home-ice advan-tage for a 6-4 victory Nov. 1.

Tuesday’s tilt will be the first for the Dyna-miters since a 4-1 set-back at the hands of the Fernie Ghostriders Fri-day night. The one-game weekend allowed Bancks and his squad to get some much needed rest and regroup for a busy December.

“Having Saturday and Sunday off was real-ly healthy for the team,” Bancks said. “We’ve played a lot of hockey lately, had a lot of peo-ple sick and banged up

so it was nice to get some days off.”

Forward Braden Saretsky is in Kimberley and expected to play Tuesday night after being acquired from the Summerland Steam in exchange for Tyson Klingspohn Friday eve-ning.

Bancks expects to utilize the 18-year-old native of West Kelowna in his top six, as well as on one of his two pow-

er-play units. Saretsky tallied five

goals and 13 points in 19 games with the Steam prior to the trade. Though not set in stone, Bancks said his early plan places Saretsky be-tween veteran wingers Jared Marchi and Jason Richter.

The Rockets and Dy-namiters face-off at 7 p.m. at the Kimberley Civic Centre.

Seahawks control fate in NFC WestTim BooTh

Associated Press

RENTON, Wash. - During a long weekend of rest, the Seattle Sea-hawks got the help they needed to take control of their own fate in the NFC West race.

And to top it off, coach Pete Carroll added a lighthearted quip at the expense of the rival 49ers.

Following the Sea-hawks’ dominating 19-3 win over San Francisco that improved Seattle to

8-4, 49ers CEO Jed York tweeted an apology to fans saying, “This perfor-mance wasn’t accept-able.”

When asked what his reaction would be if Se-attle owner Paul Allen ever tweeted a similar message after a game, Carroll grinned.

“Our owner would never do that,” Carroll said tongue-in-cheek.

And once the chuck-ling subsided, Carroll added, “I would never comment on that.”

The atmosphere around Seattle changed in a short time. When Seattle returned from its 24-20 loss at Kansas City in Week 11, the Sea-hawks were 6-4, three games out of first place in the NFC West and about to begin a rugged five-day stretch facing division foes Arizona and San Francisco. They were on the cusp of fall-ing out of the division race and potentially the playoff picture.

Two weeks later, the

Seahawks are in playoff position and, more im-portantly, control their own destiny in the divi-sion thanks to Arizona’s loss on Sunday at Atlan-ta. If Seattle wins its final four games - beginning Sunday at Philadelphia - it wins the division.

“One of the things that you love in compe-tition is that you control your own future,” Car-roll said. “We have an opportunity to do that and we have to do that one day at a time.”

Mariners close to signing slugger CruzTim BooTh

Associated Press

SEATTLE - The Mariners are on the verge of landing the right-handed slugger they were seeking for the mid-dle of their batting order

Free agent Nelson Cruz and Seattle are nearing agreement, two people

with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press Monday. The pair spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal is pending a physical.

El Caribe in the Dominican Repub-lic reported the agreement, saying it was worth $57 million over for four years. Seattle did not comment.

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Home ImprovementsFULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.

Merchandise for Sale

FirearmsWANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collec-tions, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Deal-er. 1-866-960-0045 or online: www.dollars4guns.com.

Heavy Duty Machinery

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS

Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all

sizes in stock. Trades are welcome.

40’Containers under $2500!DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift.

Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator.

Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB

www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for SaleSTEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Misc. WantedPrivate Coin Collector BuyingCollections, Accumulations,Olympic Gold & Silver Coins +Chad: 778-281-0030. Local.

Real Estate

Acreage for Sale

PRIVATE 150 ACRES 5 minutes from Cranbrook . Borders crown land on 3 sides. Mixture of timber and fi elds. Surveyed, drilled well, power and Shaw cable. Not in ALR zoned RR60. Serious inquiries only. $695,000.

250-489-9234

LotsProposed Future

3 LOT SUBDIVISIONGreat View

8th Ave. & 16 St. SCranbrook B.C.

For more information call

250 489 9502

Mobile Homes & Parks

COMPLETELY RENOVATED mobile home for sale.

$21,500./obo.

Includes AppliancesNegotiable rent-to-own

with deposit

~250-417-3373~

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentBright, newly renovated

2-bdrm apt in Marysville, laundry

facilities on premises, avail immed.,

references, $750. (250)421-1950

Commercial/Industrial

FOR LEASE in Cranbrook.Two commercial spaces in prime location, next to Joey’s only. One space is 1270sq. ft., the other is 2367sq. ft. Price per sq. ft. is negotiable, open to offers.

Phone 250-992-2048

Suites, Upper

HUGE 890 sq ft UPPER BACHELOR

SUITE on quiet street in Kimberley

Free wifi, f/s, convection oven, dishwasher. References required.

Available immediately. Unfurnished. Looking for quiet tenant. No smoking.

$650 month, gas & elec included.Photos on Kijiji - Ad ID 1030320457

250-427-1022 or cell 250-432-5773

Rentals

Suites, Upper

Kimberley Studio Suite. Furnished, $495./mo. in-cludes utilities, hydro, gas, basic cable and internet. Laundry available on-site. Sorry, no pets. References required.

Call Peter at East Kootenay Realty ~ 250-908-0045 ~

Transportation

Cars - Domestic2000 FORD truck 1995. 1999 Ford Explorer 1995. 2000 Toyota rav4 1995. 2003 Hon-da 2995. 2006 VW diesel 7888. 2006 Dodge pickup 4995. Eagleridge 855-200-3899

Mortgages

Transportation

Utility Trailers

2009 ~ 28’

Cargo Hauler

$8,500.

Home: 250-426-6734 Cell: 250-919-0217

Mortgages

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WHAT YOU WANT SOLD!CALL: 426-5201 EXT. 202

BEAR NECESSITIESHOME WATCH SERVICE

•Planning a holiday and need your home

checked for insurance?

•Snow removal, mail p/u,plants, cat care & more.

BONDED & INSURED

For Peace of Mind Travelcall 250-464-9900

www.thebearnecessities.ca

GLEN’S SNOW REMOVAL

•Side x Side with front end plow

(ideal for driveways)

•Backpack blower•Shovel

Commercial/Residential

(250)426-8604

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SONNY & CHRIS NOMLAND

We rebuild Electrolux vacuums to

like-new condition.

We also repair all other brands.

Phone 250-489-2733

LEAKY BASEMENT

• Foundation Cracks

• Damp Proofi ng

• Drainage Systems

• Foundation Restoration

Residential / CommercialFree estimates

250-919-1777

PLAN DESIGNNew construction,

Additions, Renovations, Electrical, Landscape

Start with a good set of plans and be assured your investment will

FEEL, FUNCTION and LOOK GREAT!

Jody ~ 250-919-1575www.CHARLTONHOMES.CA

SHARPENING

Do you need something sharpened, like;

Carbide Blades, Router Bits, Planer Blades, Scissors,

Knives etc.?

We can do this!

We are in business for 18 years:

GL Sharpening Service in Creston, BC

Any questions?

Please call 250-428-5542

We are open from Monday to Friday

9:00am to 4:30pm

Service and SalesBox 905, Creston BCFax: 250-402-6473

glsharpening@shaw.ca

TIP TOP CHIMNEYSERVICES

“Sweeping the Kootenay’s Clean”

Chimney SweepingFireplace & Woodstove

ServicingVisual Inspections and

InstallationsGutter Cleaning Available

Call for Free Estimatefrom a W.E.T.T Certifi ed

Technician

Richard Hedrich250-919-3643

tiptopchim-neys@gmail.com

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SERVICES GUIDEContact these business for all your service needs!

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911 Baker Street • Cranbrook, BC 1-250-426-3355 • Toll Free: 1-888-629-4002

Open HousesWednesday December 3

2 bed, 2 bath mobile, fenced yard, covered deck, under deck storage, wired shed, mud room, addition, full ensuite. Nice kitchen, dining/living room layout. Close to transit, shopping, parks & airport. 2401436 $94,000Hosted by: Melanie Walsh

Solid built character home zoned C1, double lot, close to downtown core, zoning allows business, or residential. Variety uses for property; surgeon, dentist, retail store, group daycare, etc. Must conform withing C1 zoning. 2401706 $259,000Hosted by: Melanie Walsh

12:00 - 1:00 pm • #23, 2424 Industrial Rd 2

1:15 - 2:15 pm • 22 - 12 Ave. S.

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NEWSdaily townsman / daily bulletin

UP TO 69% OFF! Canadiana fry pans feature our toughest, most durable, non-stick enviro-friendly coating that is PFOA free.20cm/8” Canadiana fry pan. List: $129.00. Now $39.99!24cm/9.5” Canadiana fry pan. List: $139.00. Now $44.99!28cm/12” Canadiana fry pan. List: $149.00. Now $59.99!

Canadiana fry pans feature our toughest, most durable, non-stick enviro-friendly coating that is PFOA free.

57% OFF!16pc dinnerware set, white square porcelain. List: $69.99.

$2999

DECEMBER 3RD TO 7TH ONLY AT:

Information & dealers: 1-800-A NEW-POT or www.paderno.com. Not all locations open Sunday. Quantities limited, please be early. Sale items may not be exactly as shown.

42% OFF! Colourful 8pc nylon utensil set. List: $34.99.

$1999

CRANBROOKHome Hardware Building Centre1901 McPhee Road

FERNIEFernie Home Hardware Building Centre300 Manitou Road

INVERMEREInvermere Home Hardware9980 Arrow Road

42% OFF! 8pc nylon utensil set. List:

UP TO 42% OFF! Paderno EcoGreen bakeware. Featuring an exceptionally durable non-stick ceramic coating, PFOA and PTFE free, and silicone grips.

42% OFF!2pc carving set. List: $34.99.

$1999

and silicone grips.

74% OFF! Our 11pc Canadiana Cookware set is made from 18/10 stainless steel and features an impact bonded base that’s safe for all stovetops of modern kitchens, including induction. Durable riveted handles, no-drip lips, oven and dishwasher safe, the Canadiana is built to last and we stand behind it with our exceptional 25 year warranty. Set includes: 1.5L, 2L, 3L saucepans, 6L stock pot, 2.5L steamer, 24cm/9.5” frying pan, 20cm/8” ceramic non-stick frying pan, and 4 covers. List: $899.00.

$22999

Images of the 2014 JCI Kootenay Santa Claus Parade

WE ARE ALWAYS

LOOKING FOR CARRIERS.

Give us a call and start walking

today!

250-426-5201 ext 208

www.dailytownsman.com

Hundreds turned out in the pouring rain, Friday, Nov. 28, to take in the annual Santa Claus Parade, sponsored by JCI Kootenay. Photos by Barry Coulter