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Vol. 65, Issue 49
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Cranbrook has new CAO
FOR THE TOWNSMAN
The City of Cranbrook has officially announced the appointment of David Kim as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The announcement concludes the search for the replacement of outgoing CAO Wayne Staudt, who retires on March 24 after being with the City since 2002, both as Director of Finance and CAO. “There were a large number of applicants for the CAO position and a series of interviews were conducted with some excellent candidates,” Mayor Lee Pratt said. “As a result of these interviews conducted by Mayor and Council, David Kim was the unanimous choice. We are pleased that David has accepted the position.”
City appoints David Kim as new Chief Administrative Officer FOR THE TOWNSMAN
The City of Cranbrook has officially announced the appointment of David Kim as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The announcement concludes the search for the replacement of outgoing CAO Wayne Staudt, who retires on March 24 after being with the City since 2002, both as Director of Finance and CAO. “There were a large number of applicants for the CAO position and a series of interviews were conducted with some excellent candidates,” Mayor Lee Pratt said. “As a result of these interviews conducted by Mayor and Council, David Kim was the unanimous choice. We are pleased that David has accepted the position.”
DAVID KIM
David comes to Cranbrook via Calgary bringing with him over 20 years of leadership experience in both the public and private sectors.
See NEW CAO, Page 3
Schwarz named new Health Foundation Executive Director F O R T H E TO W N S M A N BARRY COULTER PHOTO
Claudia De Assumpcao is pictured leaving Cranbrook Courthouse on Thursday, March 10. The Brazilian national was sentenced for manslaughter and arson charges in relation to the death of a Marysville man three years ago, in March, 2013. See full story, Page 2.
Social media alive with false rumours TO W N S M A N S TA F F / R C M P
Facebook and other social media are swirling with false rumours that a young man injured in a tragic car accident last week has died of his injuries. Cranbrook RCMP took the step of issuing a press release to stop the spread of these rumours, which are causing great distress to the family.
Two other young men were killed in the accident early Friday, March 4, on Gold Creek Road. “Please be advised that the third male who had been travelling as a passenger in the 1985 pickup truck is NOT deceased,” RCMP said. “The Cranbrook RCMP and the East Kootenay Traffic Services Unit have received telephone calls from
the family of this third teenager, advising that social media is alive with rumors of their son’s death. These rumors are completely untrue. The 18-year-old is alive and being treated for serious but not life threatening injuries in Calgary hospital. “The family asks for their privacy and an end to these rumors which they find very upsetting.”
East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH) announced the appointment of Cassandra Schwarz as its new Executive Director. Ms. Schwarz brings several years’ experience in fundraising, non-profit leadership and community service to the role. Ms. Schwarz most recently served as the Admissions & Development Coordinator for the Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School as lead for donor stewardship and engagement and the coordination of the organization’s annual and capital campaigns. Wes Rogers, Chair of
CASSANDRA SCHWARZ
EKFH said, “We are very excited that Cassandra will serve as EKFH’s next Executive Director.”
See SCHWARZ, Page 3