The local Junior hockey team is the longest  continually operating team in the league approaching ( 37years) 4 decades. Was started in happy times here when the big income source of Craigmont mines was in full production. Don Dewitz of D Jays mens wear was an early principle and the team improved the demeanor and tone of the town to a gentleman’s standard.

If you have a child in the Minor hockey system here you can get a seasons pass for them for 100 dollars. $3.33 a game. regular adult is $250.00 and gate over time would cost you $390.00;for the 30 game season.

Over time it has sent many young people on their way in life including Rick Mettler, to professional hockey in Switzerland ( now a returned successful building contractor) Eddie Beers to the Calgary flames. Glen Johnson to a degree from the university of Denver  Colorado and a then on to a career in marketing. Paul Kruse to the NHL  and dozens of others to pro and semi pro hockey.At this writing there are 15 former players drawing a pay cheque from pro hockey.

Today in History, May 31, 1987

United Nations health organization creates World no Tobacco day.