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The community of Bountiful was founded in southeastern British Columbia, Canada, in 1947. It is located in the Creston Valley, near Cranbrook and Creston. The closest community is Lister, British Columbia. Its estimated population is about 1,000 with about one-third being members of a polygamist group. The polygamists live in a commune style compound outside of the town. Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Splendour without diminishment) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Lieutenant Governor Iona Campagnolo Area 944,735 km² (5th)  - Land 925,186 km²  - Water 19,549 km² (2. ... Cranbrook, British Columbia ( ) is a city in southeast British Columbia, seat of the Regional District of East Kootenay. ... Creston ( Lat. ... The term polygamy (many marriages in late Greek) is used in related ways in social anthropology, sociobiology, and sociology. ... A Commune is a kind of intentional community where most resources are shared and there is little or no personal property. ...

The polygamous community are either of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS) or an offshoot of FLDS based on the teachings of Winston Blackmore, a longstanding bishop of the polygamous community who split with the FLDS after concluding their leader, Warren Jeffs, had exceeded his authority and become too dictatorial. The FLDS Temple near Eldorado, Texas The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS) is a group of Mormon fundamentalists. ... Warren Steed Jeffs (born December 3, 1955 in San Francisco, California) is the President of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS). ...

On the April 19, 2005 they held an extensive press conference in an effort to dispel many of the rumours of abuse that had surrounded their community. Bountiful has come under intense scrutiny for its involvement in the polygamous sect. Warren Jeffs, who was considered one of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, is thought to have visited a dozen or so times in 2005. The Vancouver Sun on January 28, 2006, released information stating that Utah's attorney general is collaborating with British Columbia's attorney general in attempting to deal with polygamy and the alleged abuse in these communities. Jeffs was captured by the authorities outside Las Vegas during August 2006 during a routine traffic stop. April 19 is the 109th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (110th in leap years). ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list arose from a conversation held in late 1949, during a game of Hearts between J. Edgar Hoover, Director of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, and William Kinsey Hutchinson,[1] International News Service (the predecessor of the United Press International) Editor-in... January 28 is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Blackmore's family invited the media to visit on May 16, 2006 in response to a recent visit by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), indicating that they feel persecuted. Three of his wives may face deportation, as they are US citizens and would not be considered legally married to a Canadian.^[1] May 16 is the 136th day of the year (137th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... RCMP redirects here. ... Deportation is the expelling of someone from a country. ...

On June 6, 2007, the province of British Columbia announced the appointment of high-profile Vancouver criminal lawyer Richard Peck as a special prosecutor to review the results of a police investigation into possible polygamous activity or other offences by members of the community.^[2] is the 157th day of the year (158th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... A special prosecutor is a lawyer from outside the government appointed by the attorney general or Congress to investigate a federal official for misconduct while in office. ...

See also

• Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
• Polygamy

The FLDS Temple near Eldorado, Texas The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS) is a group of Mormon fundamentalists. ... The term polygamy (many marriages in late Greek) is used in related ways in social anthropology, sociobiology, and sociology. ...

External links

• Bountiful community (unofficial name) in the BC Geographical Names Information System
• Winston Blackmore's newsletter
• Religious Tolerance: Polygyny in the Mormon Movement: Bountiful, British Columbia
• CBC: The Fifth Estate - The Bishop of Bountiful Documentary disproves conflicts between the cult and secular Canadian community.

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