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Vol. 70, Issue 56
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Ktunaxa, RDEK focus on reconciliation FOR THE TOWNSMAN
Over 70 elected officials and senior management from Ktunaxa Communities, the Ktunaxa Nation Council and the Regional District of East Kootenay gathered on March 10 for a
Regional Community to Community Forum discuss the topic of Reconciliation. The Forum began with a Ktunaxa prayer from Aq’am Elder Herman Alpine and was moderated by former Aq’am Councillor Joe Pierre.
Ktunaxa Nation Chair Kathryn Teneese gave attendees a presentation on the importance and need for Reconciliation, particularly in light of the recent release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final re-
port and its 94 ‘Calls to Action’. “Reconciliation can be difficult to talk about, but we must move beyond any shame or guilt to start the healing process,” said Kathryn Teneese, Ktunaxa Na-
tion Council Chair. “There are a number of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s ‘Calls to Action’ that are only achievable at the regional and municipal level. We wanted to bring together our colleagues
from municipalities and regional districts in Ktunaxa Territory start the conversation about how we can make Reconciliation meaningful at the local level.”
See KTUNAXA, Page 4
Fraudster still at large TOWNSMAN STAFF
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Shealo Blackwell with the Kootenay Trout Hatchery gives a presentation to enquiring young minds at the East Kootenay Regional Science Fair earlier this month at the College of the Rockies. For more on the science fair, see Page 2.
RCMP from around region will be policing Koocanusa Mud Bogs BARRY COULTER
The Koocanusa Mud Bogs: Man and machine versus nature. That is to say, driving your vehicle into one end of a deep pit of mud and hoping to emerge out the other end.
It’s a unique and very Canadian way to celebrate the end of winter, and one we in the Kootenays love to come and watch watch. The Koocanusa Mud Bogs, held Easter weekend out Lake
Koocanusa way, have seen increasing audiences from year to year. And this year’s mud bogs will see an extra special increase in spectators. Cranbrook RCMP, Elk Valley
RCMP and East Kootenay Traffic Services have advised they will be increasing enforcement in and around the Koocanusa area. So take heed.
See MUD BOGS, Page 3
A middle aged man is still preying on the kindness of Cranbrook residents and getting more brazen in his methods. On March 9, Cranbrook RCMP were approached by a citizen who said he was scammed out of $50. A man had approached him near the Cranbrook Mall saying he had just come to Cranbrook by ambulance and needed money in order to get back home. The concerned citizen handed over the $50 after the man said he would meet him a week later and pay him back. The citizen went to the allotted meeting point but the man never showed. On March 21, Cranbrook RCMP were again alerted to a man scamming people out of money. This time an elderly man had just returned to his vehicle and opened his door to get in. The suspect then jumped into the back seat of the car and gave the senior and his wife a sob story about not having any money. Although the man made no threats, the couple was concerned thinking he might attack them if they did not do what he wanted. They gave the suspect $100 and then drove him to King Street. Cranbrook RCMP are seeking this man to proceed with possible charges of Fraud/False Pretenses. If anyone in the public has had similar incidents the Cranbrook RCMP would like to be notified.
RCMP investigate suspected arson Early on March 20, Cranbrook RCMP got a call from the Cranbrook Fire Department about a fire in the 200 Block of Slater Road. A 2009 Heartland travel trailer sustained extensive damage from the fire. Investigators from both the RCMP and Cranbrook Fire suspect this fire to be arson. The investigation is ongoing and the RCMP are asking anyone who may have information about this fire to contact the Cranbrook Detachment at 250-4893471 or Crimestoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be relayed via web or text based tips with details on canadiancrimestoppers.org
See THE WEEK, Page 4