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The deer debate must become public
Perceptions by Gerry Warner Please consider this column an open letter to the citizens of Cranbrook and my fellow councilors on Cranbrook City Council. Regardless of where you stand on the deer issue we all share responsibility for the problem … > Read More
The Site C Dam and the true cost of ‘prosperity’
Perceptions by Gerry Warner Is history about to repeat itself? Sadly this appears to be the case as about 30 people heard at the College of the Rockies last week when they attended a presentation on BC Hydro’s plans for … > Read More
Farewell humble penny; we knew ye well
Perceptions by Gerry Warner Oh the humble penny! I’m going to miss that grubby piece of copper. Oops, that isn’t quite true. Since 1996, Canada’s pennies have been made of copper, zinc and steel, but I’m going to miss them … > Read More
Courageous women make for better politics
Perceptions by Gerry Warner Would the world be a better place if women were in charge of politics? This is not an idle question, especially here in Canada where we now have five provincial female premiers. (Funny that feminists aren’t … > Read More
Laugh with Leacock as you flush your smartphone away
Perceptions by Gerry Warner Remember that wonderful story by Canada’s greatest humorist? No, not Rick Mercer. Those of us of a certain age will remember Stephen Leacock and the story was: ‘My Financial Career.’ “When I go into a bank … > Read More
Warner’s ultimate NHL hockey wet dream
Perceptions by Gerry Warner “I have a dream.” With apologies to Dr. Martin Luther King, who uttered this statement in the most famous speech delivered in the 20th Century, I too have a dream, but my dream has to do … > Read More
2012 was a tough year and 2013 could be even tougher
Perceptions by Gerry Warner The year 2012 is grinding to an ignominious end and I wish I wasn’t so deeply pessimistic. But I am, and there’s no point hiding it. So if you’re still enjoying the year-end fun and festivities … > Read More
Sign open house a mob scene or an example of grassroots democracy – you be the judge
Perceptions by Gerry Warner “Beauty (and ‘clutter’) is in the eye of the beholder.” I don’t know who enunciated this truism first, probably Shakespeare or maybe the Bible. They are, after all, the two most quoted sources in the world. … > Read More
Don’t mess with the Mayans because they know what’s in store for us
Perceptions by Gerry Warner Dear readers: As many of you know, I’ve been writing a column in this town for a long time, about 15 years in fact, beginning with ‘Politically Incorrect’ in the Cranbrook Daily Townsman in 1997 and … > Read More
It’s time the Chamber of Commerce explained itself
Perceptions by Gerry Warner Let’s begin at the beginning. There’s a word in this community that’s being misused. It’s not fair and it’s got to stop. It benefits no one to have this word constantly misused. Cranbrook is a fine … > Read More
