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Volume 28 Monday May 6, 2013 kimberleychronicle@gmail.com Welcome to our 28th issue of Kimberley Chronicle! We trust that everyone has been out enjoying the beautiful sunshine this past week. In this issue we decided to ask the candidates running in the upcoming provincial election (May 14) a set of identical questions so we could have a decent comparison. All of the candidates were great about getting back to us with the responses; we hope that this makes the difficult task of choosing a candidate to vote for somewhat easier. We looked into why Kimberley is in a different riding than Cranbrook; it turns out its purely a population per riding issue and they had to draw a line somewhere. Golden and Revelstoke are great and all, its just that we dont go there when we need to buy socks and underwear. After speaking with a friendly BC Elections official on the phone, we can safely say that it is not some secret plot to maintain a healthy rivalry between The Bavarian City of the Rockies and The Key City. As per usual we love hearing from our readers, you can get in touch with us by phone at 427-5430, by email at kimberleychronicle@gmail.com or you can check out our facebook page where we have links to all of our archived issues.

Norm MacDonald
BC NDP
www.normmacdonald. bcndp.ca norm.macdonald@bcndp.ca 250-344-7224

Doug Clovechok
BC Liberals
www.dougclovechok.com doug.clovechok@bcliberals.com Twitter - @Clovechok www.facebook.com/ClovechokforCRR

Earl Olsen

Laurel Ralston
BC Green Party
www.laurelralston.ca Twitter - @Ralston4MLA www.facebook.com/laurelralstonclr

BC Conservatives www.earlolsen.ca

earl4mla@gmail.com 250.270.1635

We dont want to sway peoples votes, heck we have a hard time making it to the polls ourselves. The order in which the responses are placed on the next two pages simply reflects the order in which we received the replies from these aspiring politicians.

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Laurel Ralston - Green Party Q: Where are you from? A:Ive lived in Kimberley for 7 years, grew up in Ottawa. Q:Prior to politics, what was your background? A:Im a musician and writer, serve as president of the Kimberley Arts Council, and Ive worked in non-profit and government. I have university degrees in music and philosophy. Q:What do you think is the most important issue in our area? A:Taking excellent care of our environment while we build a stable, thriving economy and community ensuring that theres work, education, services, and healthy ecosystems for all to share. Q:Hobbies/Pastimes? A:Im a slow runner, cyclist, and skier, and I try to practice yoga regularly. I love to read, cook, go for long walks, take photos, and watch baseball. Q:What would the coolest part of being our MLA be? A:Getting to meet people from all around the riding, learning about local projects, opportunities, and challenges, and helping to make a bright future for BC. Earl Olsen - BC Conservatives Q: Where are you from? A:I live in Fairmont Hot Springs. Q: Prior to politics, what was your background? A:I owned and operated a successful small business and have a successful history of financial management. I am a Certified General Accountant. with extensive experience in government and education. Q: What do you think is the most important issue in our area? A:A vibrant economy: attracting investments, supporting thriving businesses and creating meaningful jobs for our residents. We need less taxation and debt, less government interference, as well as focused education and training. Q: Hobbies/Pastimes? A:My spare time is normally spent with kids and grand kids, serving as a volunteer Fire Fighter/1st Responder. I enjoy kayaking and touring on my Honda Trike in the summer. Q: What would the coolest part of being our MLA be? A: Being part of a government that is focused on restoring BCs position as an economic leader in Canada and the world. Succeeding in that would ensure a great future for this, and future generations, of our province

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Norm MacDonald - NDP Q: Where are you from? A: I am from Golden, British Columbia. I was born in Winnipeg. Q:Prior to politics, what was your background? A: I have been a Town Councillor and Mayor as well as the MLA but prior to that I was a teacher and Principal. I taught mainly in Golden with six years in Africa. Q:What do you think is the most important issue in our area? A: People are telling me they want a change of government. They want a government that gets the basics right. They want Kimberley to get its fair share of services and grants. Q: Hobbies/Pastimes? A: I enjoy the outdoors and like hiking. I also enjoy spending time with my family.

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Q: What would the coolest part of being our MLA be? A:The best part of
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Doug Clovechok - BC Liberals Q:Where are you from? A: My wife and I live at Dutch Creek just south of Fairmont Hot Springs

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Q:Prior to politics, what was your background? A: I have been a high school teacher, was co-founder/President and CEO of the Calgary Educational Partnership Foundation, managed and directed tour operation in Canada for Princess Tours and have worked extensively with First Nations communities and am a member of the Wesletraveller family of the Piikani First Nation.. Q: What do you think is the most important issue in our area? A: Economic security and sustainable jobs are key issues that people have been talking with me at the doors. Early Child care services is another top priority issue. Q: Hobbies/Pastimes? A: I am an avid hunter and outdoorsman. I love to ski, kayak quad and play golf and spend as much time with my granddaughter as I can! Q:What would the coolest part of being our MLA be? A:What is cool for me is the thrill of helping people successfully work through issues. I have helped people succeed with issues like Cherry Creek Falls near Kimberley and Cosway Island in Golden.

Mt. Baker Wild Theatre presents one of Broadways best loved musicals, Fiddler on the Roof at the Key City Theatre May 9-11 at 7:30 pm and May 12 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $12.00 for students/seniors and are available at the Key City Theatre box office or by phoning (250) 426-7006.

June 1 - Kimberley, BC 4pm - Avalanche City Rollers vs. Killer Rollbots 6pm - Bavarian Barbarians vs. Mountain Town Maulers East Kootenay Rolle Derby League www.eastkootenayrollerderby.com

Malice in Wonderland

Looks pretty stellar for the next couple of weeks. How do you make a tissue dance? You put a little boogie in it. What did the little fish say when he swam into a wall? DAM! Whats Beethovens favorite fruit?Ba-na-na-naaa!
The Kimberley Branch of the Order of the Eastern Star is collecting postage stamps, Campbell Soup Labels and Pop Can Tabs for various charities. These items can be dropped off at Curves or at 960 Rotary. computers - networks - communications 250-427-5424 53 Trickle Ridge Place

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New Class On Monday Sunday May 12: Kimberley Nature Park - Mothers Day Walk. Meet at the Higgins St. entrance at 2 pm for a 2 - 2.5 Nights - Warm Flow hr moderate hike. Join leaders Ruth and Kent Goodwin. with Sue Inshaw 7pm. Sunday May 12: The Mishras - Classical North Indian Ragas and meditave music at Centre 64. Show starts at 7:30pm. www.onelovehotyoga.ca Tuesday May 14: Storyteller Ivan Coyote. Centre 64 at 7:30pm. Kimberley Forest Wednesday May 15: Free Family Swim (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult) 6-7pm. Sponsored by RCMP Consulting Speed Watch. Your forest expert. Friday May 17: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL DAY CAMP, for children 4-10 years old, Kimberley Aquatic Centre. Call Wildfire Assessments, 250 427-2983 for more info. Forest Development Plans, Friday May 17 & Saturday May 18: Kimberley Community Ecosystem Management, Choir All Canadian Repertoire concert at Centre 64. Friday Surveys. show at 7pm, Saturday show at 2pm, admission by donation. Wade Jarvis, RPF
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