Wednesday
volunteers
Urban deer
cull report
two great ladies retire
August 29, 2012
The stats from last winter’s deer cull.
Delma Nelson and Mae Vold officially retired from the Marysville Thrift Store
See LOCAL NEWS page 3
See LOCAL NEWS page 3
The Bulletin
Proudly serving kimberley and area since 1932 | Vol. 80, Issue 168 | www.dailybulletin.ca
Weddings, Maternity, Newborn, Families and everything in between.
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studio by appointment
JODI L’HEUREUX PHOTOGRAPHY
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No more Bootleg Sled Dog races
Organizers call it quits on Sled Dog races citing economy, weather
“We would like to thank the many sponsors, volunteers and competitors who made it such a great success the 3 years it did run. With the tremendous support it received this event raised over $50,000 for the East Kootenay Friends of Children charity.” Brenda Birrell
CAROLYN GRANT bulletin@cyberlink.ca
The Bootleg Sled Dog Races were an instant hit, drawing thousands of spectators for the first rendition in 2009, and they just kept getting better. But there were also difficulties pulling off the huge event each year, t h e major one being very uncertain weather. In fact the 2012 races had to be called off due to lack of snow. Now the Bootleg Sled Dog Race Society in conjunction with Bootleg Gap Golf Course which hosted the races, have made the difficult decision to call them off permanently. Organizer Brenda Birrell says it’s a combination of the current economic situation and the unpredictable weather patterns. “With unpredictable weather each year, it has been hard to ensure enough snow to allow safe conditions for the dogs and competitors,” Birrell said. “A huge amount of work and expense is required to put on the race each year by both the Sled Dog Race Society and Bootleg Gap Golf Course. Having unpredictable conditions puts all that work and expense at risk each year until the last minute. Also making it hard for the competitors to plan to attend as many travel a great distance to get here. The races began in 2009 and blue skies, weather just a little warmer than mushers may have liked lead to huge crowds and instant success. See RACES, Page 3
Bruce Kirkby photo
ALL MALE FASHION SHOW JOIN US FOR THE COPS FOR KIDS FUNDRAISER LAS VEGAS STYLE! WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 at the Tamarack Centre. Visit tamarackcentre.ca for more information.
Columbia Theatre
Winners
Staples