What's Happening....

Saturday March 16th

St Patrick's Tea and Bake Sale
1:00 -3:00pm
Senior's Hall
125, 17th Av. S.
Cranbrook 250-426-2436

Social Dance
7 -11:00pm
Cranbrook Senior's Hall
Don Davies Quartet
Admission $10

Crazy Quilting
Fort Steele
11:00am - 4:00pm
$55.00
250-427-2343

Monday March 18th

Fort Steele Spring Break
Kids Camp
March 18th - March 22nd
$155
250-417-6000

City Council Meeting
6:00pm Council Chambers


Cranbrook Garden Club meets
Anglican Church Hall
778-517-1222

City Seeks Sustainable Community Builders

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for more information please contact:
Chris Zettel, Corporate Communications Officer City of Cranbrook Phone: 250-489-0238
Cell: 250-420-1686

Blast from the Past - a Little Fisher Peak History

Fisher Peak Climbing weather is still several months away but this interesting piece from the Cranbrook Courier July 21st 1932, puts a date of 1865 for when the original cairn was placed by A. Holds.  Many have signed their names in the cairn since then - it would be equally interesting to see a complete list if it still exists.

Adapting to Climate Change

Columbia Basin Trust recently hosted an Adapting to Climate Change public lecture at The College of the Rockies.  A full day workshop was also held with the same experts,  Dr. Hans Schreier and Dr. Mel Reasoner presenting to municipal officials and representatives from other organisations.  The information is becoming repetitive but is no less damming.  Small adaptations are beginning but we have a long way to go in getting serious about the changes required to both cope with and slow what is now inevitable.

These slides are self explanatory - click to enlarge.  They concern our Columbia Valley.

                               

The full report is available at:  http://www.cbt.org/uploads/pdf/DialoguetoAction_Final_lo-res.pdf

Shane Koyzcan - For the Bullied and the Beautiful

"To This Day"

Out and About with Stewart - Life on the Lake

All but the water boatman were moving at a slow rate of speed - waking up to the melting ice.  Nature's anti- freeze keeps the water boatman ready to move as soon as the ice becomes liquid.  Sure signs of Spring.

all photos - Stewart Wilson

Local Food and Garden Forum

From the Wildsight Website:

Grow For It: Local Food and Garden Forum  

March 15-17, 2013 @ Centre 64

Join us in Kimberley for an event celebrating the coming of spring and the beginning of another season of gardening and fresh, local food.  We're fired up about the amazing initiatives taking place in our region, and think this is the start of something wonderful.

Whether you’re a new gardener, seasoned green thumb, or passionate foodie, there’s plenty of inspiration and information to be gleaned.

Click here to register now!

We'll be talking about:

• Permaculture - David Suzuki says: "What permaculturalists are doing is the most important activity that any group is doing on the planet."

• Community Gardening & Greenhouses - What if we had a space to learn to grow cold-hardy crops well into the winter?

• Local Food Systems - "With food occupying such a significant part of our lives, understanding the implications of our food choices can create a real sense of empowerment and self-determination." Deconstructing Dinner

• Composting - Learn the secrets of getting life into your soil

• Urban Livestock - Chickens, Rabbits, Bees.... and Bears?

• Landsharing - Landless? Help someone.  Too busy?  Share with someone.

Schedule of Events:

• Friday, March 15 @ 7:30pm - Foodie Film Night (Entrance by donation)

• Saturday, March 16 from 9:00am - 5:00pm - Speakers, breakout discussions & lunch  $30

• Saturday, March 16 7:00pm - Networking Feast @ The Old Bauernhaus  $32.50

• Sunday, March 17 - Full Day Permaculture Workshop with Toby Hemenway  $60

All events will take place at Centre 64 in Kimberley.  

Click here to Register now!

Speakers include:

Toby Hemenway, best-selling permaculture author and teacher

Jon Steinman, West Kootenay local food and farming advocate

Alison Candy, Groundswell Community Greenhouse Education Coordinator

....Plus connect with many more local experts and enthusiasts

* We have a limited number of scholarships and volunteer opportunities available for those not able to pay for the full cost of the event.  Please contact Jessica for more information.

Almost time to put the snowshoes and grippers away

These snowy views will soon be easily accessible without the clumsy footwear that has been necessary for the past few months.

climb the power lines from Six Mile Crossing

climb the hill above Kettle Lake in the Community Forest

from above Kettle Lake

from above Six Mile Crossing

A Clear View

Members of the medical staff and Hospital Auxiliary cut the ribbon

Today, March 8th is International Women's Day and as part of this week's celebrations, the new Clear View Mammography equipment was given a public viewing at the Cranbrook Regional Hospital.  

Anna Marie Skolos discusses the relay  of information from one computer to another and the detail that can now be detected.

Mayor Stetski and visitors receive information on the improved technology.

All celebrations require food and this food was exceptionally pretty!

Congratulations and Thank You to all those who contributed to the purchase of this wonderful new equipment.

Jenny Humphrey - Woman of the Year

by Tara Gillanders

Jenny and her Family (Jenny is in the blue dress)

Yesterday at the Manual Training Centre, Jenny Humphrey was honoured as Cranbrook's Women of the Year by the Cranbrook chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women. In front of a packed house friends and family of Jenny gathered to hear about her significant contributions to this city. Congratulations Jenny!
Thanks to Stewart Wilson for the photos

Mayor Stetski

Flower Presentation

Sharon Cross and Jan Gordon -Hooker