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Officers on patrol over May long weekend
British Columbia’s natural resource officers, park rangers and conservation officers will be busy over the Victoria Day long weekend helping residents and visitors enjoy a safe and peaceful holiday. RCMP detachment manpower around the region is also, traditionally, beefed up … > Read More
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Sentinel reveals shadowy background to Harper’s war on science
By Miranda Holmes Much has been written in the past year about the Harper government’s war on science. Despite the irrefutable evidence of programs – and the scientists who run them – axed at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans … > Read More
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Lions Community Den to open soon
CBT supports purchase and preparation of new Fairmont multipurpose space What was once a pizza shop and real estate office will become a gathering place for the Fairmont community at large. Thanks to $100,000 from Columbia Basin Trust (CBT), the … > Read More
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April in the East Kootenay ‘13
April is the month that taunts and teases. In the mountainous clime of the East Kootenay, April is a fascinating mixture of atmospheric influence – one day ‘AH spring is here!’ to the next, ‘Here it comes again – bloody … > Read More
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Fifth annual DnS 5K
Approximately 25 participants took part in the Kootenay Orienteers and Trail Runners’ fifth annual DnS 5K run along the Mark Creek Trail in Marysville on Sunday, May 5. For more: Kimberley Orienteers and Trail Runners Photo courtesy Chris Newel Deadline … > Read More
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Western Financial president/CEO heading to Senate
Western Financial Group’s President and CEO Scott Tannas was appointed to the Canadian Senate by Prime Minister Stephen Harper on March 25. The company that purchased the naming rights to the formerly named Cranbrook Rec-Plex (now Western Financial Place, home of the … > Read More
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Into Darkness will sate Trekkies and genre newbies
Movie Reviews By Lynne Martin STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS (2013) starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, and Zoe Saldana is the 12th installment in this very popular science fiction franchise. A sequel to the 2009 prequel titled STAR TREK, this newest … > Read More
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Upcoming Events
The Tea Hee Party
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Weekend Showcase Featuring Dani Strong
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Paul Brandt
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Weekend Showcase Featuring J.J. Voss
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Creative Kid’s After School Arts Program
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Weekend Showcase Featuring “Jurassic” Mike Stenhouse
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Olde Koots Vintage Affair
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THIRD ANNUAL KOOTENAY GUN & ANTIQUE SHOW
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Obituary for Edward Daniel McKenzie “Ted”
Edward Daniel McKenzie “Ted” November 26, 1921 – May 12, 2013 Edward McKenzie passed away peacefully on May 12, 2013 at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook at 91 years of age. Ted was born on a ranch in … > Read More
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Classifieds
DOI Council HighlightsPosted: March 11, 2013
Sidewalk Encroachment Agreement
District of Invermere council February 26 approved a one-year encroachment agreement for Jurassic Gems located at the Right-of-Way adjacent to the CIBC.
Groundswell
Bill Swan presented the outcomes of Community Composting Feasibility Analysis and requested a Committee-of-the-Whole meeting for further discussion.
Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley
Maria Kliavkoff presented goals of the society as well request for financial and letter of support. Council deferred for further thought and information to be discussed at a future Committee of the Whole meeting.
Royal Canadian Legion
Request for support for 2013 Military Service Recognition Book was approved for $265.
Bylaws
Council adopted the following bylaws:
- Water Utility User Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1462
- Parks and Facilities Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1455
- Cemeteries Operation and Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1465
District of Invermere
