TUESDAY JANUARY 7, 2014
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The accused in Cranbrook home invastions; one denied bail, three held until hearings.
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PROUDLY SERVING KIMBERLEY AND AREA SINCE 1932 | Vol. 82, Issue 04 | www.dailybulletin.ca FLU SEASON
H1N1 flu outbreak in Alberta, Lower Mainland It’s not too late to get a flu shot C AROLYN GR ANT editor@dailybulletin.ca
The H1N1 flu virus is breaking out in Alberta and the Lower Mainland as the new year begins. The Canadian Press reports 965 confirmed cases of the flu in Alberta and 270 of those people are in hospital. In the Lower Mainland at least 20 people are in intensive care, some of them on ventilators, due to H1N1 influenza. In Alberta, the problem is magnified by the fact that only 21 per cent of the general public and 49 per cent of health-care workers have had flu shots. Alberta began offering mass immunization clinics in many communities last Friday. In B.C. flu shots are mandatory for health-
care workers. The general public does have a choice, but anyone visiting any type of health care facility must either wear a mask or produce proof of a flu shot. This year’s flu shot does contain a vaccine for the H1N1 strain, and if you haven’t had one yet, Public Health Nurse Terri Fergus at the Kimberley Health Centre says vaccines are still available. “No, it’s not too late to get a flu shot and yes, we still have vaccines available,” Fergus said. Fergus said that as far as she knows there is no shortage of the vaccine. If you qualify to receive a free shot (qualification details can be found at interiorhealth. ca), you can call the public health nurse in Kimberley (250-4272215) or Cranbrook (250-420-2207) and arrange a time to get a shot.
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The Bavarian Barbarians roller derby team is recruiting new members now
Have a smashing new year Roller Derby’s Bavarian Barbarians are looking for fresh meat C AROLYN GR ANT editor@dailybulletin.ca
It’s January, the time of year when we stare our New Year’s resolution in the face. One of the most common resolutions is to be more fit
“ I want to know more about mutual funds.”
in the coming year. While that is one of the more popular resolutions, it is also one of the more difficult to hold yourself to. But if you could find a way to keep fit while making new friends, competing in a fun league and travelling a bit around the Kootenays, would that change your mind? That’s what Kimberley’s roller derby team the Bavarian Barbarians are offering. It’s time for their annual Fresh Meat recruiting drive.
With the 2014 season about to start, the Bavarian Barbarians are looking for derby girls, refs, non-skating officials, and volunteers. If you are interested in any of the above, there is an information night scheduled for this Thursday, January 9 at Resker Hall in Marysville from 7 to 9 p.m.. Drop by and meet the team, learn about derby and try some skates. The Barbarians are also offering a series of skills sessions/training camps
through the next few weeks. On Thursday evenings, January 16 through February 13, you can learn some of the basic skills required to join a team or referee roller derby matches. The first two practices are free, the rest only $5 each. Full gear will be provided. The sessions run from 7 to 9 p.m. Come out and discover the world of roller derby and skate your way to fitness and fun.
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