Mark Kaiser of Cranbrook came across one of the cougars of Area C and took its portrait, just beside New Lake Road, this week. No animals were harmed in the encounter. Mark Kaiser photo

Mark Kaiser of Cranbrook came across one of the cougars of Area C and took its portrait, just beside New Lake Road, this week. No animals were harmed in the encounter. Mark Kaiser photo

The Big Cats of Cranbrook

Mark Kaiser of Cranbrook came across one of the cougars of Area C and took its portrait, just beside New Lake Road, this week. No animals were harmed in the encounter. Mark Kaiser photo

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Interior Health reported 33 new COVID-19 cases on March 5. (Black Press Files)
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A crashed helicopter is seen near Mt. Gardner on Bowen Island on Friday March 5, 2021. Two people were taken to hospital in serious but stable condition after the crash. (Irene Paulus/contributed)
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Supporters rally outside court as Pastor James Coates of GraceLife Church is in court to appeal bail conditions, after he was arrested for holding day services in violation of COVID-19 rules, in Edmonton, Alta., on Thursday March 4, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
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