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COURTESY EXTREME HUNTRESS
Kimberley’s Nikita Dalke (second from left) is in the thick of things, as the reality TV show “Extreme Huntress” kicked off with Episode One this week. Dalke is joined by Christie Pisani (Australia), Margaret Botha (South Africa), Kasi Geraci (USA), Erika Bergmark (Sweden) and Amanda Caldwell (USA). All competing for the title of Extreme Huntress. Filmed as a competition at a ranch in Dallas over the summer, contestants must complete challenges each episode and garner support from viewers through online voting. Dalke, a resident of Kimberley, was chosen to compete in the competition after submitting an essay and garnering enough online support to be a top-six finalist. See story, Page 3.
Commission studying BC electoral boundaries TRE VOR CR AWLEY
People seem happy with the status quo when it comes to the Kootenay East riding boundary. The B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission heard only a couple presentations on Tuesday night at St. Eugene, with residents seemingly content with the current size and scope of the riding. The commission, chaired by Justice Tom Melnick, is currently touring through the province to meet with British Columbians and assess any concerns with riding boundaries. Once the commission finishes touring every riding in B.C., it will submit a preliminary report to the legislature in May. “So what we’ve heard a number
of people say is they’re pleased that the legislation has created protected areas,” said Keith Archer, one of the commissioners. “Some have come and said to us that ‘We don’t want you to reduce the number of electoral districts in this area.’ “So part of the process is to make sure they understand the terms of reference of our group and the fact that the government has already passed legislation ensuring there are going to be four electoral districts in this region.” Having started in the northern part of the province, the commission has heard feedback regarding challenges of effective representation in large geographic ridings.
See COMMISSION, Page 5
ELECTION 2014
Cardozo declares for Council BARRY COULTER
After years of community involvement in Cranbrook, and a past year of exciting personal growth, Danielle Cardozo has made the decision to seek a seat on Cranbrook City Council in the upcoming municipal election November 15. Cardozo, who made it to the top 10 of this year’s MasterChef Canada reality show, is running on a platform of economic and infrastructure growth. “While I hope that residents of Cranbrook will use my appearance on MasterChef Canada to identify that I am particularly ambitious and dedicated to representing Cranbrook with integrity, I
hope that they’ll take the opportunity to recognize that my true passion lies in community and economic development,” Cardozo said in a press release. “As I run for Council, I would like residents to know that my focus will be on economic development, as a means to support local business, infrastructure growth, and decreased taxes.” Cardozo currently works as Business Development Coordinator with St. Mary’s Band and the band’s Development Corporation, Aq’am Community Enterprises. She has also served as Employment Development Officer with the Ktunaxa Nation. CHAD ST. PIERRE PHOTO
Danielle Cardozo
See CARDOZO, Page 4
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