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Legal delays lead to cull of 19 animals out of 100 permitted ANDREA KLASSEN editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

Though the District of Invermere only killed approximately a quarter of the deer it originally aimed to cull, mayor Gerry Taft says there is no appetite for extending the operation.

While the district had the option to apply for a five day extension of its provincial permit, which allowed it to cull up to 100 urban deer, Taft told a busy audience at Invermere's March 13 district council meeting the community won't be taking that step.

"We're pretty tired. It's been a really difficult process. It's been a hard couple of months,” Taft said. "It's just to the point where I think we're all ready for it to be over."

As of March 15, when the district's provincial permit for the cull expired, contractors had put down 19 deer — fewer than the City of Cranbrook, which killed 25, and Kimberley, which put down 100 deer.

With the cull complete, members of the Invermere Deer Protection Organization (IDPO) were also at council to discuss how those on both sides of the issue could work together on dealing with deer.

“We really need to address the vision of the community over this issue," Charles

Grade 7 J.A. Laird student Tannia Tallis had some fun trying to make a jello volcano using some common household ingredients at the elementary school science fair on Tuesday, March 13.

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Laphier told council during a presentation on behalf of the IDPO. “I would be willing to work with you and come up with solutions. I think with talking we can come up with good solutions for this problem.”

Formed earlier this year, the IDPO was responsible for an injunction that halted the deer cull for nearly three weeks at its outset.

That legal action was part of an ongo-

ing lawsuit against the district, which has yet to be settled — and which could hamper reconciliation efforts, members of council said.

“How do we share with someone that wants to sue the pants off us? That's something we have to think about," said councillor Greg Anderson, one of several who quizzed the group about whether it would be willing to drop its civil suit, which seeks unspecified financial com-

pensation for "nuisance and emotional pain."

"With working together, and with trying to have a position of mutual trust, there is some awkwardness for us and potentially some legal issues for us... if the lawsuit which is against us stays in place,” added Taft.

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Columbia Basin Trust moves Lot 48 one step closer to protection SALLY MACDONALD Black Press Reporter

A one-of-a-kind property on the eastern shores of Columbia Lake has moved one step closer to conservation.

On March 5, the Columbia Basin Trust dedicated $1 million to the Nature Conservancy of Canada to conserve Lot 48, an ecologically and culturally important private property, five kilometres south of Fairmont Hot Springs.

That’s in addition to $900,000 committed to the purchase and long-term protection of the property by the Regional District of East Kootenay last August.

Lot 48 has been considered a regional treasure for decades, but moves to protect it didn’t begin until 2005 when pri-

vate owners slated plans to create a golf resort on the land.

To stop the development, the regional district tabled a rare motion to down-zone the land to an agricultural use only. The issue has gone back and forth since then, and in 2010 the private owners, who have owned the land since 1966, petitioned the regional district to work with them towards finding a solution that would both protect the land and ease their financial burden.

Since then, Area F Director Wendy Booth has worked closely with the owners, the province, the Ktunaxa and environmental groups to broker a conservation plan.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada is now in negotiations to purchase Lot 48, but it comes with a $7.2 million bill to

secure the property and create a stewardship endowment. The Nature Conservancy is in the process of confirming other contributions in order to complete the purchase.

Bounded by Columbia Lake Provincial Park, the Columbia Wetlands Wildlife Management Area and the East Side Columbia Lake Wildlife Management Area, Lot 48 is 127 hectares of undeveloped land.

Columbia Lake and its shoreline hold great spiritual significance to the Ktunaxa Nation. For thousands of years the Ktunaxa used the area as a transportation route to the prairies and built villages and camps there. They held ceremonial events there, plus harvested salmon, hunted game and gathered food in the area. Archaeological evi-

dence remains, including pictographs and burial sites.

“The east side of Columbia Lake is an integral part of Ktunaxa history,” said Kathryn Teneese, Ktunaxa Nation Chair.

“It is the foundation of the Ktunaxa Creation Story, and has been used by our people for thousands of years.

“Lot 48 is a significant piece of the cultural landscape of that area. The Ktunaxa Nation supports all efforts to conserve this area for future generations, and we would like to commend Columbia Basin Trust and the Nature Conservancy of Canada for their work and dedication to this common goal.”

Lot 48 is home to mixed forests and grasslands that provide habitat for rare and endangered animal species like badgers, owls and grizzly bears.

FUNDING FOR STUDENTS, NOT FOR WAGE HIKES. The BCTF is demanding a 15 per cent wage hike and other benefits that would cost $2 billion and raise taxes for BC families. Virtually all other public sector unions have settled for no wage increases.

It’s unacceptable that schools are disrupted and that students and their families are inconvenienced over an unreasonable salary demand in difficult economic times. The union is making claims and demands that simply don’t add up.

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The union wants more paid time outside the classroom – sick leave for teachers on call, expanded bereavement and discretionary leave.

The government wants more time for teacher training and to ensure that Pro-D days really are for professional development.

The union says all teaching positions should be selected on the basis of seniority.

The government supports seniority but qualifications must also count so that math teachers teach math, and science teachers teach science.

The union says that teachers who perform poorly in evaluations will be dismissed – ‘one strike and you’re out’.

The government wants to support teacher improvement through a standardized evaluation process.

The union says that government refuses to negotiate.

There has been over a year of negotiations and 78 full bargaining sessions.

The union says that class size limits have been eliminated.

Class size limits will remain in place on all grades across BC.

The union says that BC has 700 fewer special needs teachers.

2100 new teaching assistants have been hired since 2001. And, with a new $165 million Learning Improvement Fund, we will hire more.

It’s time to focus on what matters most in education – BC’s students. That’s why we are focused on per-student funding which is at an all time high, not on wage increases.

We all want to do more to make BC’s education system even better. It’s the driving force behind BC’s Education Plan that teachers, parents and students are helping to shape.

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The Falk family — from left to right: Brianna, Joy, Stacey and Rebekah — are headed to Niger for two years of volunteering. They hope to leave early this summer, so their daughters can begin school in August.

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The Falk family always thought that someday they'd like to go overseas to do volunteer work, but they didn't always think it would be quite so soon.

"We've always kind of had this idea in our mind that someday we would probably go and do something international," Joy Falk said. "But maybe it would be when our kids were done high school."

However, that all changed when the Falks heard from a family friend that there was a need for volunteers in the city of Niamey in the African country of Niger.

Upon looking at the information about what kinds of vol-

unteers were needed, the Falks found a position for both Joy, who is a kindergarten teacher, and Stacey, who works with construction. The Falks ended up getting into contact with an organization called Teach Beyond, and before you know it, the Falks had committed to a two-year stay volunteering in Niger.

"The people that know us well, they haven't been surprised," Joy said. "They have been very supportive, and we've had a lot of comments about what a great fit it is for our family."

The Falks and their two daughters, Brianna, 12, and Rebekah, 9 will be working for and attending the Sahel Academy in Niger's capital, a city of roughly 1.3 million people.

Joy will be teaching kindergar-

ten while Stacey will serve as a construction supervisor, and their daughters will be attending the academy as students.

"When we first told [our daughters] they got really excited about it," Joy said.

"There is a lot of apprehension for all of us, leaving your friends and all that is familiar behind... but we're all excited and we're looking forward to the adventure it will be for us as a family, and how it will broaden our perspectives and strengthen us."

There will be a lot of things for the family to get used to, not the least of which will be the weather. With temperatures ranging into the high 40s in a congested city like Niamey, health concerns are a very real risk.

"It is a very busy city, and it's a culture where relationships are very important," Joy said. "It's about the people, and we have to accept the cultural differences and not see one as right, or wrong, or bad, but that they are different and that they have their own strengths."

There is also a significant language barrier to overcome, as the predominant language in Niger is French. Joy says this is one area where their daughters have a leg up, thanks to their learning French in school.

The family has also made contact with several members of the staff of the Sahel Academy, one of whom will be taking the family under their wing while they get situated and get adjusted to the language.

School begins at the academy

August 8, and the family would obviously like to be there for the first day of school, which means leaving in mid July.

However, since their positions are voluntary, this leaving date is also contingent on the Falks raising the necessary funds.

The family plans on having a garage sale or possibly a bake sale, but in the meantime donations can be made either though their website or by contacting the family directly.

"We want to make a difference in the lives of others," Joy said.

"We want to have a different experience, and to even have a life filled with gratitude, to help us realize what we have here and how blessed we are."

For more information or how to donate, visit the Falks website at falks.ca.

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Wednesday, March 21, 2012 The Valley Echo

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Invermere water rate to rise

INVERMERE — Residents in the District of Invermere should plan to spend a bit more on water this year, as both the metered and flat rate for water edge up.

At its most recent meeting, Invermere council agreed to raise the flat fee for water use which residents pay twice a year by

$10, bringing the cost to $170 per year. The metered rate for water will also go up by five cents per cubic metre, or 1,000 litres.

District director of finance Karen Cote says the average family will pay about $20 more per year because of the increase.

It's estimated the district will pull in an extra $35,000 for its water fund.

Cote says the district's water fund fell short of its expected budget last year, and this year's planned costs would leave only $1,000 of reserve cash.

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1, and will show up on ratepayers' fall bill.

“It not an unacceptable increase, especially compared to a lot of the other neighbouring constituencies,” councillor Greg Anderson, told council before it unanimously approved the increase.

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Festival spreads its Wings for 16th year STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

Each year, the Wings Over the Rockies Festival gives participants an inside look at the amazing ecosystem we live in, and this year's festival should be no different.

The 16th iteration of the festival kicks off May 7 and runs to the 13 this year, with registration for roughly 65 events and activities beginning April 9. Activities range from canoe trips with champion birders to educational hikes with conservation officers, not to mention the huge line up of fantastic keynote speakers, including author, photographer and regular Globe and Mail columnist Bruce Kirkby.

"I think the goal is to educate participants about the natural environment we live in, and the way the ecologies have to work together to be successful," festival chair Jim Bonny said.

"We're lucky that we have a lot of excellent professionals in the valley, through a number of organizations, so a lot of the field leaders are very knowledgeable."

Bonny first became involved with the festival about 10 years ago, at first just as a participant. He had such a great experience that he became determined to become involved, and has now been chair for about four years after filling a few other volunteer positions. He says one of his favourite things is actually planning the festival, because he gets to pick and choose which new events to include each year to keep the festival fresh.

"It's fun planning it, and thinking what new events we can host, and what kind of theme we can have," Bonny said. "It's a lot of work to put together, but we have a really good team of volunteers."

The theme for this year's festival, "Our Backyard — The Envy of the World" is something Bonny says can be enjoyed by anyone, whether you live in the valley or are just visiting.

Each year Bonny estimates about 500 people take part in the event, with over 50 per cent of those people coming from outside the valley.

"I think if it's their first time here, and if they take part in a number of events, they'll have a chance to really explore

the Columbia Valley and learn about things from some true experts," Bonny said. "I think anyone who goes out to some of the field events is probably going to learn something new."

As mentioned, this year's special guest speaker is award-winning photographer and best-selling author Bruce Kirkby. Kirkby's travels have taken him across the globe to over 80 countries, to some of the most remote areas in the world. Kirkby is also a former CBC television host of the program "No Opportunity Wasted" where his weekly mission was to "help regular Canadians confront and overcome personal fears, and in the process accomplish the seemingly impossible."

The now Kimberley-based author will speak at the gala banquet that takes place Saturday May 12, and will also be leading a canoe and kayak trip through the Columbia Valley Wetlands earlier in the day. Almost all the events do have an upper limit on participants, so those looking to attend are encouraged to sign up at the earliest possible date. For the full schedule, and more details on how to register, visit wingsovertherockies.org.

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Worth it?

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he Invermere cull is over, and what does the community have to show for it?

About 20 dead deer, enough pages of vitriol from supporters and detractors to re-paper the district offices, at least $25,000 in legal fees paid out (the Invermere Deer Protection Organization is not disclosing its spending on the injunction and civil suit), and a definite sense of fatigue.

Back in January, we joked that it was the Year of the Deer in Invermere. Turns out we weren't kidding — though at this point it looks like most of us would be happy to go back to the good old, regular old Year of the Dragon.

While deer management issues will continue, likely for years, with this particular stage of the ungulate saga over there's one question left to ask: Was it worth it?

Like most things involved in this story, that depends on how you look at it.

If you're a parent worried about deer charging your children, we can't see how 20 fewer deer will put your concerns completely to rest. If you saw the cull as morally reprehensible, even a handful of deaths is a downer.

And that's without getting into the tens of thousands spent by both the district and those against the cull.

But there is a bright side to this issue.

When the deer cull was first announced last summer, no one expected the issue to ruffle more than a few feathers. Mayor Gerry Taft has since admitted the process might have changed some if council had seen the events of the last few months coming down the pipe.

Since then, we've seen a group of citizens organize on an issue they feel passionately about and, along the way, learn more about the sometimes Byzantine ins and outs of local government.

The awareness is crucial. If this saga brings more interest and citizen participation and scrutiny to the decisions made by our local politicians, and the decisions made by those higher up that affect them, then in some small way this has worked in our favour.

And if those newly energized by this issue find themselves less willing to read city documents, attend council meetings and stay up to date on local issues now that the last deer has been trapped?

Then... what a waste.

TO THE EDITOR

Breast Friends' bash a smashing success If you live on valley time, chances are you missed getting your ticket to the Breast Friends' Bash on Saturday, March 10 at the Black Forest Restaurant.

And if you missed this event, you missed a fun-filled evening which raised a bunch of cash for A Clear View.

This campaign is the largest the East Kootenay Foundation for Health has run. Our goal is to raise one million dollars to bring a much needed digital stereotactic mammography unit to the Cranbrook Regional Hospital.

This mammography unit will save lives. It is able to detect different cancers that the current unit cannot. One of the big bonuses of this machine is that the patient will get the results immediately. No more weeks of waiting. Any patient can attest, the waiting is the worst.

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So, to that end, we had a Bash — Clearly… a Breast Friends' Bash.

The evening began with a delicious three-course dinner. For me, the dessert was when Nic Veen announced that The Black Forest would be donating all the meals. Needless to say, the place exploded in applause. The next day, I was also notified that the serving staff were donating all the tips they made that night.

The next segment of the evening was when nine breast cancer survivors modelled clothing from Inside Edge Boutique, Essentials Dept. Store and Tiffany's Thredz.

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Yorston. They strutted their stuff in front of a packed house of 174 people, not once, not twice, but three times.

The festivities ended when the silent auction closed. There were 113 auction items generously donated by individuals and businesses throughout the valley. Clearly, they cannot all be named, but their contribution to this event, is very much appreciated.

This valley never ceases to amaze me and with the generosity of all, we were able to raise an astounding $14,334.07.

We have had such incredible feedback, and because of that, we have decided to hold another Breast Friends' Bash in late October, early November.

Stay tuned.

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Ramble On — Marilyn Berry

Two weeks and time to fill It's spring break… and what have parents planned for their children?

It's wonderful for those that are able to take vacations around the school holiday, or even part of it.

The anticipation is enough to keep kids from being bored while they wait for departure time. But what about those that aren't going on vacation? There are two weeks to fill without a specific holiday in the middle to build on.

I know the students think it's great to have two weeks off in the midst of the second term but what do parents think?

I've heard rumblings — which have led to this rambling — that one week is enough especially in the middle of March when there are no organized ac-

tivities for children and the weather can't be counted on to be pleasant.

My firsthand experience with this is minimal, my niece typically spends the break visiting relatives at the coast and there was only a one week break when my children were in school.

However, having an exchange student in my home has raised this question.

What is he to do for two weeks?

Most kids aren't fitted with the wherewithal to entertain themselves for extended periods of time. Or at least not without much of that time being spent in front of a television set or a computer. If anyone has ideas to share, please do!

I am officially 'between seasons.' The curling sea-

son is over for most, except to watch the World Championships on TV, and it just isn't warm enough or dry enough to golf yet.

It's a nice time in some ways, an opportunity to rest and wind up for an active summer. But I, like bored kids on spring break, also miss a scheduled lifestyle where I know I will have some physical activity as well as social interaction on a regular basis.

One more deer story… the exchange student failed to ensure the front door was completely closed on the weekend after a visitor left.

Off to another part of the house he went, then heard suspicious noises. He returned to the front door area to find a deer halfway into the house, not a welcome visitor at all!

Time to become a ‘scaredy deer' Deer Abby I remember the good old days. When the buffalo would roam and we would play here with our antelope friends. Then these alien transport devises with two bright lights started coming around. They scared us off at first but eventually we came back. It was like the aliens were drawing us in with their fancy, tasty plants. I warned the herd, "don't be fooled by those beautiful offerings." They all snorted and said things like "don't be a scaredy deer" and "you can't look a gift alien in the mouth."

So I kind of gave in and followed the herd.

We were living the high life. Waking up to the birds singing in Fort point, dining on delicious tulips in Wilder, and then heading up

to Westridge for an all-you-can-eat salad bar with hardly a fence to be seen. And cougars, ha, there were none. Sometimes for fun, the young bucks would chase dogs and the odd human. What a sight to see. We would laugh for hours under the moon light.

Those were the days, weren't they? All was going quite well then BAM! The next thing I knew Uncle Buck was behind bars. The herd panicked. Many others just disappeared. I knew something like this would happen but the herd wouldn't listen. Please Deer Abby, get the word out. Tell all who roam and play here to be afraid, vewy, vewy afraid. The aliens are coming, the aliens are coming.

Sincerely, Jane Doe

WED MARCH 21 •Adult Slo-Pitch Invermere League, Team Captains Meeting, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena, 7:00 p.m.

250-342-2808 FRI MARCH 23 •Board of Directors meeting for Columbia Basin Trust at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, 4 p.m. 1-800-505-8998 SAT MARCH 24 •Annual garage sale hosted by Edgewater Recreation Society at the Edgewater Community Hall, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mary’s Kitchen is serving breakfast sandwiches. Tanya: 250-347-9646.

MON MARCH 26 •Columbia Valley Cycling Society AGM, 7-8:30 p.m., Lion's Hall.

Movie, pizza and meeting. columbiavalleycyclingsociety.org.

•Wildsight presents Climate Solutions for the Kootenays: Green Wheels. Informative presentation, engaging speakers, and free food! Bring your own cup, plate, and utensils.

6 - 9 p.m. at Invermere Community Hall. tammy@wildsight.ca MARCH 2324 •Canadian Cancer Society daffodil sales at Radium Mountainside Market, Invermere Sobeys, AG Valley Foods and Fairmont Bigway Foods.

MARCH 2729 •BC Cancer Agency Mammogram screening, Invermere. Call 1-800-663-9203 for appointment.

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EVERY SUNDAY •Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5.

•Radium Seniors’ Carpet Bowling, 1:30 p.m., Hall.

EVERY MONDAY •Gentle drop-in carpet bowling, 1:30 p.m., Seniors' Centre.

•Cadets, 6:30-9 p.m. for boys and girls, ages 12-17. Cost: FREE (includes uniform). Info: Rick Dendy 250-3411509.

•Duplicate Bridge, 6:30 p.m., Invermere Seniors’ Hall, $2/person.

Visitors welcome.

•EK Brain Injury Support Group, 1-3 p.m., Family Resource Centre. Info: 250-344-5674.

1st & 3rd TUESDAY •OPT clinic, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Inv. Health Unit, 850-10th Ave. Confidential service: lowcost birth control, and STI testing.

1st TUESDAY •Invermere Camera Club 7 p.m. Tanya, tanyadeleeuw65@ gmail.com.

EVERY TUESDAY •Yoga THRIVE- Yoga for Cancer Survivors.

Hot springs studio, Fairmont Village Mall.

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•Adult Volleyball Meet at 6 p.m. play 6:30-8.

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•Adult Volleyball Meet at 6 p.m. play 6:30-8.

Edgewater School Gym. $30/season or $5/dropin. Any level. 250-2700340 • Pyjama Night Story Time at the Radium Public Library 6:45 p.m.

• Children's Air Rifle Program, with the LWDRGC, Inv. Community Hall, 7 - 8:30 p.m., free of charge, ages 6-15.

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1st WEDNESDAY •1st Wednesday of every month. Scrabble Night at Invermere Public Library. 6 - 8 p.m. Bring your boards!

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EVERY FRIDAY •Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5.

•Preschool Story Time at the Invermere Public Library, 10:30 a.m. For info visit invermere. bclibrary.ca.

EVERY SATURDAY •Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5.

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ter to council. Schab said the resort would also take responsibility for constructing the pumping station and lines needed to hook up with the village's system.

“Obviously it came as a bit of a surprise to us all, I think,” mayor Dee Conklin said of the request, before suggesting council refer the matter back to staff to get more information. A report on the issue will likely be presented at council's March 28 meeting.

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IDPO asked to drop lawsuit Continued from page A1 Laphier said he personally felt the lawsuit was necessary as "a stopgap to draw attention.�

"I can't apologize for what we did because I felt we had to take action, as a member [of the IDPO],� he added.

“The next group that's upset with a decision... are they going to take us to court?�

JUSTIN ATTERBURY DISTRICT OF INVERMERE COUNCILLOR

Councillor Justin Atterbury was less enthused about the suit, which the district has spent more than $25,000 in legal fees to deal with so far.

"Was that a good use of that money in the valley?� he asked, adding he worries the lawsuit will set a precedent for the town. “My fear is the next group that's upset with a

decision... are they going to take us to court?

And we can go to court and get it thrown out, but it still costs the taxpayer a one per cent tax increase.�

Atterbury added he personally doesn't want the district to communicate with the group unless the civil suit is dropped.

That may be a possibility.

Laphier said he'll discuss the issue with the group, and IDPO president Devin Kazakoff, who was also at the meeting, said the group would be willing to discuss the suit.

"We can settle this out of court if you want to work with us,� he said.

According to Laphier, the IDPO has already formed its own Solutions Group to discuss deer management.

He says he'd like to see council get to work on a number of deer management options that could include education campaigns, better enforcement of anti-feeding bylaws for wildlife and "soft hazing," where deer would be encouraged not to fawn in certain parts of town using sprinklers and other devices.

Cycling Society gears up for AGM SUBMITTED Special to The Valley Echo

Legal non-motorized biking, hiking, and running trails provide enormous physical, social, economic, and environmental benefits to the Columbia Valley.

That is why you should attend the seventh annual general meeting of the Columbia Valley Cycling Society on Monday, March 26, 7 p.m. at the Invermere Lion’s Hall.

The evening will be a high-paced affair, which will begin with free pizza and a showing of the inspiring movie Pedal Driven.

The movie chronicles the town of Leavenworth, Washington which has had several of the same challenges experienced by cyclists and non-motorized users attempting to gain legal trail access in the Columbia Valley. It will leave viewers with a better understanding of what the club is doing and the kind of local trail network we are working to achieve.

At 8 p.m. the wordy portion of the meeting will begin in earnest with the goal of wrapping everything up by 8:30 p.m.

The past year was a busy and successful one for the volunteer club. Among our major successes were: • legal designation of the Kloosifier Trail on

the Toby Bench, only the Columbia Valley’s third legal public mountain bike trail • development of a partnership with the Village of Radium Hot Springs and the Radium Rotary Club to build a pump track bike skills area • commencement of a collaborative attempt with other users to develop a backcountry management plan • commencement of work toward the legal designation of the Brewer Creek high alpine mountain bike trail and a legal trail between Invermere and Panorama • redevelopment of the club’s website by C-it Productions of Radium Hot Springs • over a month of work at Mt. Swansea by our professional trail building crew in the fall of 2011 that included the rerouting of a section of long-existing trail out of an area of sensitive owl habitat, while improving rider experience • development of a new mission statement; and more.

In 2012 we will keep that momentum going and hit the ground running in April as our trail crew begins the new work season at the newly-legalized Kloosifer Trail.

Hope to see you at the AGM. For more information contact Adrian Bergles, president of the Columbia Valley Cycling Society at cvcyclingsociety@hotmail.com.

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HOWDY PARDNER — Cowpokes of all ages got in the Stampede spirit at Panorama Mountain Village this weekend, as the resort hosted its third winter festival of the year. A celebration of the wild west, the day included carnival games, live entertainment and snacks.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING You’re invited to meet CBT’s Board and ask questions about CBT’s work in the Basin.

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The street upgrade will add extra vegetation and seating areas to the stretch of 7th Avenue running alongside Pothole Park. ABOVE: a plan for the intersection of 7th Avenue and 9th Street.

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INVERMERE — The District of Invermere will spend nearly $800,000 to revamp the portion of 7th Avenue near Pothole Park by the May long weekend.

Planned upgrades include better crossings at the 7th Avenue and 9th Street intersection, an expansion of the roadway which would make room for a future bike lane and more plants and street lighting.

Contractors will also install sidewalk on the park side of the street, replacing the path pedestrians currently

navigate to reach the rest of the downtown core.

“This will now tie the two links of downtown together,” district CAO Chris Prosser told council, adding the project will "set the tone" for future upgrades to 7th Avenue.

Money for the project will in part come from a $400,000 Towns for Tomorrow grant the district picked up back in 2008, as well as gas tax and Resort Development Strategy funds.

The bulk of the project is slated for completion by May 18, with a full

wrap-up date of June 30, “so it'll all be ready for summer,” Prosser said.

“I think it's a huge improvement,” councillor Greg Anderson said of the project.

Along with road and sidewalk improvements, the district also plans to plant another 13 trees along the roadway, install a "planting border" for seasonal flowers between the sidewalk and street, and construct a rest area along the new stretch of sidewalk overlooking the park that would have space for picnic tables and benches.

Time again to pick the valley's top citizen INVERMERE — Do you know someone who deserves recognition for outstanding work in the community?

If so, consider nominating them for Rotary Club of Invermere's annual Citizen of the Year award.

"It's a difficult choice, every year there are large numbers of very worthy people," Kerri-Anne Thomas of Rotary said. "There's only one award, but there are always a number of people who are excellent candidates."

Nominees can be from almost anywhere in the valley, from Spillimacheen to Canal Flats, and nomina-

tions must be delivered in writing and be signed by the nominator. Rotary generally looks for candidates who have put in a wide range of community service, without affiliation to a local religious group or political organization.

Nominations may be mailed to Rotary Club of Invermere, Box 877, Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0. Deadline for nominations is March 30, 2012, and the award will be presented in mid-May. All nominations are confidential.

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Remember When?

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50 years ago: Terrorism in the Kootenays? Guards had been set up at hundreds of points along a 600-mile power transmission network in response to "Doukhobor terrorists'" bombing of a giant power tower in the East Kootenay that caused industrial shutdowns for two months.

45 years ago: The Minister of Education was set to open the brand new J.A. Laird Elementary School. At the time, the school consisted of four classrooms, a small library and an administration area, and had only four teachers.

35 years ago: The DTSS drama troupe came home from the West Kootenay High School Drama Festival in Castlegar sporting some awards for their performances. Each of the actors received a merit award for performance and the play itself won an award for outstanding production.

23 years ago: Local merchants had pulled Chilean fruit from their shelves following a ban from Ottawa. An anonymous threat led U.S. officials to find traces of cyanide in red seedless grapes imported from Chile, prompting Invermere shopkeepers to immediately pull all Chilean foodstuffs from their shelves to be destroyed.

20 years ago: Invermere councillors were given a sneak peak at the new sewage treatment plant study. The report said that the current system could support about 2,800 people — a figure that was sometimes reached in Invermere during the summer months.

Estimates of the town's population at the time gave Invermere roughly 2,200 people.

15 years ago: Invermere was set to host its first referendum in years. The issue at hand was whether or not the District of Invermere would take over the responsibility of providing library services. Mayor Chuck Blanchard estimated at the time that the referendum would cost between $3,000 and $4,000.

March, 2008 — Eileen Madson Primary School student Kade Lewis dances a jig during his school’s celtic celebration March 14. The school was treated to traditional folk songs thanks to teacher Leisa O’Sullivan and her musical clan.

10 years ago: Loggers, government officials, and forestry industry association leaders unleashed "a war of words" directed at the United States over a breakdown of softwood lumber negotiations. "When we broke off (negotiations) we were convinced... of the utter, corrupt and fraudulent process we've been subjected to," Jake Kerr of the BC Lumber Trade Council said.

5 years ago: Legislation being considered in Victoria had Kootenay environmental groups rallying and preparing for further measures against the Jumbo Resort proposal. According to the Jumbo Creek Conservation Society, the legislation had the potential to "jeopardize the right of local residents" to decide on whether the resort should be built or not.

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NEWS Sheep to live on at visitor centre George Thierbach, director (Radium-Edgewater area) of the East Kootenay Big Game Club, presents Graham Kerslake, president of the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, a cheque for $2,000. The money will go towards the mounting of a bighorn sheep that was struck and killed in the Village of Radium Hot Springs last December.

This bighorn sheep mount will be on permanent display at the Radium Visitor Information Centre for all to see and to learn about the bighorn sheep in our area. The mount will be the property of the Village of Radium Hot Springs to ensure it will remain on display for all locals and visitors to see and learn from and take pictures of as long as it is in existence. This educational bighorn sheep kiosk is made possible by the Radium Chamber of Commerce working within the partnership spirit with the Village of Radium Hot Springs, the East Kootenay Big Game Club and Alpine Taxidermy studio. The ram is one of the approximately 15 bighorn sheep that are struck annually in and around the village.

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Come pick up a Special Events Application at the District office.

The District of Invermere recognizes the importance of Special Events in enhancing the quality of life, tourism, culture, recreation, and education and in providing economic benefits to local businesses. All of which would not be possible without the invaluable service of volunteers, community groups and sponsors that add support and skill to enhancing special events.

Each year the District receives many requests from community groups and organizations to operate special events on municipal property. These events vary in scope, purpose, size, cost and complexity all of which require the coordinated efforts of staff to ensure safe event operation and adherence to applicable bylaws, policies and procedures, therefore, the District is has implemented a policy for “Special Events� held within the municipality.

What is a Special Event?

A Special Event is an event that takes place in a municipal-owned park space, pathway, road or open space and the activity may include, but is not limited to: •Parades •Festivals •Street fairs •Outdoor music concerts •Block parties •Athletic events such as bicycle races, walks and runs •Carnivals Do I need a Special Event Authorization?

Yes, Council authorization is required for an event that takes place in a municipal-owned park space, pathway, road or open space.

How do I apply?

Each year all organizations will be required to submit an application for their special event. Applications received are evaluated on a first come first serve basis and must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the event date.

Application forms and copies of the Special Events Policy are available at www.invermere.net or at the municipal office.

Please submit your application to the municipal office to: Nancy Smith Confidential Secretary District of Invermere 914 8th Avenue Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 corporateservices@invermere.net

We look forward to working with you toward a successful event!

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Special thank you to Tiffany for organizing the fashion show; models’ jewellery compliments of Brayenna Murray, Lia Sophia Jewellery; make-up compliments of April Williams, Mary Kay Cosmetics; and hair styling by Christine Johansen, Meka and Britt Jensen, Scizzor Sisters.

Thank you to Jane at Lambert Insurance and Doug from Lambert-Kipp for their monetary donation; Dee at Palliser Printing for all our posters, tickets and letters; Heather, Heidi, Kathleen and Cindy for collecting auction items; the staff at AG Valley Foods, EK Realty Insurance and The Book Bar for selling tickets; Shandrea from The Stem for all the table flowers; Sandy and Larry at Canterbury Flowers for the wonderful pink balloons; Stephen Lebovits for providing photography services; The Valley Echo for the free advertising; Copper Point Resort for lending us banquet tables; and to all the individuals and businesses who contributed to our 113 auction items.

A huge thank you to our hosts at the Black Forest Restaurant. Restaurant manager Jacque Veen Leduc and the front staff put a whole new meaning to the term ‘customer service’; Chef Dragica Veen and her kitchen staff did their usual magic; and Nic surprised the entire restaurant when he announced they were donating the entire evening to the cause. I would also like to acknowledge Nicole from Sysco and Mark from GFS Calgary for their donations of food to help offset the cost to the Black Forest.

And of course, this event would not have been so successful without the financial support of all those that bought tickets, attended and bid on the auction items. We could not have done it without you. And for the many who wanted to come, but could not because we were SOLD OUT, we plan on doing an encore performance in late October/early November.

All proceeds from this event are going directly towards the purchase of the digital stereotactic mammography unit for the Cranbrook Regional Hospital. For more information, or to donate, please visit www.aclearview.ca

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Relay for Life looks to break records in 10th year SHEILA TUTTY Special to The Valley Echo

It may seem like a long time off, but the Columbia Valley Relay for Life is in fact, just three months away.

This year, will be our 10th anniversary, so we want to make it a special one. You do not have to be a family or friend of someone who has had cancer, in order to participate in Relay. Come out, join us, and help raise research funds so they can find cures for the over 200 kinds of cancer — before it affects you or loved ones.

The dedicated committee has made a number of changes for this, our tenth Relay. The first thing is that we are starting earlier in the day. Our NEW 3 p.m. start will enable people with children, or those not able to spend the night, to participate in Relay.

Entertainment chair Cindy MacKay, with the help of her fellow Killer Rollbots, has already been planning a bunch of games and activities to keep everyone occupied when not walking on the track.

Cindy is also looking for entertainers for the event, so if you have a musical act, stop by and see her at East Kootenay Realty in downtown Invermere.

As well, she is hoping for another great turnout for the head shave. Anyone with at least six inches of hair can

have it shaved or cut off and sent to the Canadian Cancer Society to make a wig for a patient suffering the side effects of chemo. Individuals are encouraged to get pledges for the head shave. You must pre-register with Cindy.

There are a lot of teams out there who have not participated in the past couple of years, and we would like to invite you all back this year. Let’s make our 10th anniversary a record breaker.

Survivor chair Terri Lightfoot will be welcoming all survivors and their caregivers to join in the Survivors’ Victory Lap, and then to socialize after in the Survivors’ Tent where you will enjoy beverages and snacks.

If you are a survivor, and are not on our list, please make sure that Terri knows who you are. You can contact her via email at terri.lightfoot@kscu.com or by phone at 250-342-9541. The more yellow shirts we see at Relay, the better it is. It shows everyone that cancer can be beaten, and we have done it. Please also register online at relaybc.ca The power point presentation that plays during the Luminary Ceremony features people who have had cancer.

If you are a cancer survivor and are not included in this presentation, or have a loved ones who is no longer with us, I invite you to send a photo and something about yourself to me at sheilatutty@telus.net and I would be happy to include

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Also new this year is a dynamic group of students — Sawyer Ellingboe, Caoimhe Anderson and Julia Stiz — who will be organizing the ‘after midnight’ crowd.

There will be lots of activities for those wishing to stay all night. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.

Keep in mind, this is not a schoolsanctioned event, so any team staying all night must have at least one adult on site for the entire time.

We are always looking for volunteers, so if you want to donate some time to us, please give me a call.

The Kick Off Party is at the Copper Point Golf Course on Thursday, April 12. This fun filled event is an opportunity to help us kick off our Relay in style.

You will enjoy fabulous hors d’oeuvres, bid on auction items, and visit with your neighbours. It is open to people of all ages.

We still have an ice fishing shack which we will be auctioning off this night, as well as many wonderful items, including a quilt made by yours truly. If you wish to donate an item(s) to the auction, we would be happy to accept them. Call me at 250-342-9059 for details.

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Stop by Radium Mountainside Market, Sobeys, AG Valley Foods or Fairmont Bigway Foods to purchase daffodils from the Canadian Cancer Society to brighten your day and support a good cause.

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Fun Events in the Valley • Thursday, March 22: Canadian Cancer Society spring daffodil sales begin at Invermere Sobeys and AG Valley Foods.

• Thursday, March 22: Pyjama Story Time at Radium Public Library, 6:45 - 7:45 p.m.

• Thursday, March 22: Popcorn And A Movie, hosted by the Lake Windermere Ambassadors at the Lake Office located at the south end of the building on 625 - 4th Street, 7:30 p.m. For info: 250-341-6898.

• March 23-24: Canadian Cancer Society daffodil sales at Radium Mountainside Market, Invermere Sobeys, AG Valley Foods and Fairmont Bigway Foods.

• Saturday, March 24: Annual garage sale hosted by Edgewater Recreation Society at the Edgewater Community Hall, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mary’s Kitchen is serving breakfast sandwiches. For info or to book a table call Tanya: 250-347-9646.

• Saturday, March 24: Barbecue at Home Hardware in support of Invermere Health Care Auxiliary, 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Garage sale season kicks off this Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon in Edgewater at the Edgewater Rec Society's annual garage sale.

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Free Transportation Workshop!

Learn easy ways to reduce gas mileage and about efficiency incentives. See how other towns are reducing their carbon footprints.

Enjoy an informative presentation, engaging speakers and free food!

• Sunday, March 25: Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club St. Patrick’s Spring Fever .22 Rimfire Clay Shoot • Monday, March 26: Wildsight presents Climate Solutions for the Kootenays: Green Wheels. Informative presentation, engaging speakers, and free food! Bring your own cup, plate, and utensils. 6 - 9 p.m. at Invermere Community Hall. Register at tammy@wildsight.ca • Wednesday, March 28: Knitting Night at the Invermere Public Library. No experience necessary - come and learn how. Experts invited to teach. Stuck on a project? Get help figuring it out. Knitting needles and yarn provided if needed. For info: 250-342-6416.

Bring your own cup, plate and utensils!

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Cheesecake Burlesque Revue • Sunday April 22 Mark Your Calendar – don’t miss this!

Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

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INVERMERE COMMUNITY HALL | 6PM-9PM

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Smaller debt, less credit Finally, after a lot of constant reportage from commentators of all kinds, Canadians may have finally caught on to the message of smaller debt and less credit. One factor that demonstrates the use of credit by consumers is it is now the lowest it has been in seven years.

Julian Beltrame, of The Canadian Press reported on a new credit analysis released last month, which shows debt, although still floating upward, has slowed to a rate of increase of just 1.4 percent. While that’s still an increase, it’s far lower that it has been for some time.

We Canadians have blithely gone on spending on credit cards and other forms of debt at a ferocious pace that has often put us at risk.

But, after all this time, we finally appear to be slowing down. In fact, the increase in level of debt was in line with other post-Christmas times. Even the three quarters prior to the Christmas season, which means all the way back to April 2011, we had largely stopped increasing our credit spending. That means we stopped using our credit last year, picked it up for Christmas and when that was over we stopped again. That’s a good thing for consumers. It means we can get on with paying down our debt and actually see a difference!

It also could well mean that the message about debt is beginning to sink in and be taken seriously.

That, too, is good, because our average non-mortgage debt in the

fourth quarter of last year was still $25,960.

And “there’s the rub”, as Shakespeare once said. Though the saddle of our debt is becoming a bit easier to wear, there is still a rubbing spot that is enough to make us uncomfortable. We are still way too far in debt. We need to both

Calgary housing prices in our higher-end homes, though according to some realtors, we have seen some lower-end homes going down in price.

When it comes right down to the crunch, most of us do not manage money very well at all. Of course, the recent few years be-

cut down on what we spend now and clear up what we owe from our spending in the past.

In many cases, we are finding prices that are still way beyond the sensible – such as prices for housing. It’s going to be interesting to see how that unfolds in the next year or two. Houses are still selling and prices in many parts of our country are still going up. Will there be what they call a ‘correction,’ a shrinkage? Here in the Columbia Valley, we are very comparable to

fore the squeeze, when available money seemed to grow constantly through higher wages and salaries, richer benefit packages and higher expense allowances, we began to think it would go on forever. Then, along comes a recession and brings with it reduction in all those areas.

For many of us it also brought with it the loss of work – for some, it may be permanent or nearly so.

It is also true that good money management practices have a tendency to get in the way of our

wishes. Good money management means giving a lot of thought to something we are not expert at, and don’t enjoy, and would rather not deal with. While things are good and money is increasing, it is an area easily ignored. Now that we have seen money in shorter supply, we have a problem.

It is clear to us there is very good reason to learn to manage money as fast as we can because, given the speed and the ways things are changing, it is likely the problem will only grow in our future.

One of the ways of learning in this age of change is to take the best advice we can possibly get. There was a time in human history when one person could know a lot about many things. That was a long time ago. Now, we need knowledgeable people in important areas of our lives in which we are not expert.

Yes, we are learning, but it is still useful to have resources available to give advice that helps us broaden our knowledge, even as we deepen it.

We all spend money for essentials every day. We are all going to need to spend money in our future. How do we do that and still maintain forward progress as much as we can?

Thinking about money problems has become one of the future’s challenges and, if we learn to do it well, with the advice of those we trust helping us, we are likely to get through those challenges more easily.

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After ďŹ nishing a race at the 2012 Nordic Masters, Invermere's Lyle Wilson grabs a well-deserved rest. Wilson had plenty of podium ďŹ nishes at the event, held at the Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre in Golden from March 12 to 17, and completed the weekend with three silver medals and a bronze to his name.

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Ski bus makes Panorama 75th stop of the season STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

For most people, skiing 100 resorts might be a lifetime goal, but for Steve Fisher of the Maui Ski Bus, the goal is to do it in just one season.

"I'm a frustrated ski bum living on a tropical island," Fisher said. "I decided to have the ultimate ski adventure and try to ski 100 resorts in one season, because I couldn't figure out which one I wanted to go to."

Fisher, a Guinness Book of World Records windsurfer, started his trip in No-

vember of 2011 in Southern California, and this past Friday made Panorama his landmark 75th stop of the trip after touring through much of the United States over the past several months.

Fisher said he first decided to do the trip last year when he read stories about how much snow there had been, and said he has been thoroughly impressed with the conditions on Canadian mountains so far.

Fisher is also making the trip on behalf of two different charities: the Maui United Way and the Livestrong Cancer Foundation. Twenty per cent of all donations and money received during his

trip will be divided between the two charities.

"I want to inspire people to get out and be active," Fisher said. "So many people don't want to go to ski resorts in the winter because they can't ski, and my answer to that is that you don't have to ski to have a good time."

Fisher has been driving and living in a colourful yellow bus with his two dogs, Franklin and Gykaiya. His normal routine is to arrive at a resort the night prior, so that he can experience each location during the next day. He says that all the ski resorts he has visited have been extremely receptive to him so far,

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Fisher says while he hasn't yet picked a specific resort that he'll finish on, he has a general time frame (after Easter) and general area in Tahoe. For more information and regular blog posts detailing his trip to each resort by Fisher himself, visit mauiskibus.com

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Para-Alpine Action

Team Canada Women's standing skier Melanie Schwartz and Team Switzerland's men's sit-skier Christoph Kunz compete in Super G races March 14 at Panorama. The athletes were among about 80 at the hill for the IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals. Visually impaired skiers also participated in the races. The multi-day event saw team USA place ďŹ rst, followed by France and Russia.

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The best 15 and 16 year old skiers in Canada gathered at Whistler for the FIS J1 National Championships from March 6 to 11, and when the dust settled Windermere's own Martin Grasic was crowned the Canadian J1 Giant Slalom Champion. Grasic dominated the competition over his two runs, with his combined time being nearly a second and a half ahead of his nearest competitor, with a ďŹ nal time of 2:22.73 to the second-place ďŹ nisher's time of 2:24.04. Not one to rest on his laurels, Grasic then followed up that huge win with another ďŹ rst place ďŹ nish in an FIS race in Sunday River in New England on March 15. Full story to follow in next week's issue of The Echo.

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Over 70 kids took part throughout the weekend to compete in Moguls and Slopestyle races.

The Panorama Mountain Freeride Club athletes won 19 medals overall. Among the locals on the podium were Grace Elekes, Sierra Gibson, Thomas Burnyeat, Cohen Sheppard, Ross Ferguson and Brian Burnyeat. For complete athlete results please visit the club's event page at thepanoramamountainfreerideclub.ca The club has had an exciting season and is looking forward to the next season of Freestyle and Freeride skiing.

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VILLAGE OF RADIUM HOT SPRINGS NOTICE OF SITTING WATER, SEWER & LOCAL CONSERVATION FUND PARCEL TAX ROLL The first sitting of the Parcel Tax Review Panel will be held at the Municipal Office, 4836A Radium Boulevard, Radium Hot Springs, B.C. on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:15 p.m. The Parcel Tax Review Panel may review and correct the Parcel Tax Roll and hear complaints on one or more of the following grounds:

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The Parcel Tax Roll will be open for inspection at the Municipal Office during regular office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) from Wednesday, March 7, 2012 to Wednesday, March 28, 2012.

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The annual St. Patrick’s Day Tea and Bake Sale at Christ Church Trinity took place on March 17. All proceeds from this event will be given to the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign to support families in sub-Saharan Africa, who have been impacted by HIV/AIDS. Here, Lynne Slotta, Marianne Comis and Audrey Thornton pause over a cup during the event.

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SUBMITTED Special to The Valley Echo

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort has achieved carbon neutral status for 2011, purchasing sufficient offsets to balance off all the resort's operational emissions.

Dean Prentice, COO, says the resort joined the EcoStay program, a carbon neutral program for Canadian hotels just over a year ago, in December 2010.

"Becoming certified as officially carbon neutral during our first year in the national EcoStay program is a great accomplishment for Fairmont Hot Springs Resort," he says.

"Carbon offsetting is an

important part of our ongoing commitment to develop green and sustainable practices within the resort.”

EcoStay helps hotels and resorts measure their carbon footprints, identify and fund reduction strategies and balance off their greenhouse gas emissions through carbon offsetting.

Under the program, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort collects $2 per night from hotel guests. These funds are then used to purchase carbon offsets and other upgrades.

Of the $2, $1.50 is used to purchase carbon offsets and 50 cents is used to make on-site and local eco-improvements.

Says Prentice, “the amount of carbon offset during 2011

is incredible. 1,647.8 tonnes of carbon offsets have been purchased from emission reducing projects. In real terms, that's equivalent to taking 120,289 cars off the road for a day.”

Earlier this year, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort launched a new in-house eco-improvement initiative called Green Clean, funded though the project.

“Green Clean is one more way our guests can help us conserve natural resources when they visit,” explains Prentice. “Guests now have the option to decline housekeeping service for the day, and in return we reward them with a gift voucher to spend on dining.”

Rotary of Radium Hot Springs Winter meeting place change until April 2012. Higher Ground Coffee Shop, Wednesdays, 7 a.m.

Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Thursday at 11:45 a.m. at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

On Thursday March 22 Marko Shehovac, Staff Sgt. of the RCMP presents an annual report.

Rotarian Dave Penner recently shared his experiences in Tanzania with members and guests.

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SAYULITA, MEXICO - The bungalow at Casa Azalea is available from March 21 to April 9. Come and enjoy the sun, beach, and surf in your own safe, private, and affordable bungalow. Contact Roger at gogoalie1@hotmail.com for pictures and information.

Required Immediately. Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician for Vernon Dealership. Our Heavy Equipment Technicians maintain, repair and rebuild heavy equipment at our shop and in the ďŹ eld in a safe, efďŹ cient and capable manner.

QualiďŹ cations required: Journeyman certiďŹ cation. Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety. Able to meet the physical demands of a Heavy Equipment Technician. Working knowledge of computers.

Experience in the Forestry and construction Industry.

Woodland Equipment Inc offers excellent wage compensation, extended health beneďŹ ts. On-going industry training and year round employment.

We are one of the largest Hyundai dealers in Canada and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the Workplace. Come join our team in sunny and warm Vernon, where you will be appreciated, love our climate and enjoy all our outdoor activities.

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Part-time Employment Opportunity StrongStart Outreach Facilitator April – June 2012, continuing for the 2012-2013 school year $20/hour The StrongStart facilitator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the StrongStart B.C. Outreach Program at Eileen Madson Primary and Edgewater Elementary schools. StrongStart is funded by the B.C. Ministry of Education and is a parent-and-child program that focuses on healthy early childhood development and school readiness for children from birth to school age. This is approximately a half-time position.

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The Valley Echo is currently recruiting for a full-time editor in Invermere, B.C. located in the Columbia Valley surrounded by the Canadian Rocky Mountains to the east, the Purcell Mountains to the west and nestled beside the sandy shores of Lake Windermere. This lakeside resort community is the place for all seasons. Perfect for anyone looking for direct access to an outdoor lifestyle that offers mountain biking, snowboarding, skiing, rock climbing, boating, kayaking and so much more.

We are looking for a talented individual, who is able to understand the challenges and rewards of working at a small community newspaper while meeting daily and weekly deadlines.

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Welcome Wagon is hiring!

We are looking for a motivated, organized, and enthusiastic individual to visit new families, new parents, and the newly engaged.

Car and computer required.

Sales experience an asset.

Email all questions and resumĂŠs to cwickenheiser@ welcomewagon.ca

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An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for ďŹ eld and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off.

Call Lloyd @ 780-723-5051

Heavy Duty Journeyman Diesel Mechanic required in Invermere, B.C. Must be able to complete D.O.T. truck inspections, welding ability an asset.

Competitive wage based on experience.

BeneďŹ t package available.

Please fax or email resume to: 250-342-0212 max@maxhelmer.ca.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Automotive Technician and Parts Manager required for Ford Dealership in Prince Rupert, BC. The individuals we seek must be team players interested in joining an exciting business.

Experience an asset but must be willing to advance skills with factory as well as self-study training. We offer competitive wages, a pension plan and full beneďŹ t package. Relocation assistance available for the right individual.

Please contact Brian Kennedy Port City Ford Sales 250-624-3673 or fax resume to 250-624-3672

Lake Windermere Pointe Employment Opportunity Sales Representative Hourly wage plus Commission

Please call Doug McIntosh 250-342-5755

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Tony’s Greek Grill in Fairmont Hot Springs requires the following experienced: t 'JSTU DPPL $IFG GPS .FEJUFSSBOFBO Greek cuisine t 1SFQ DPPLT t ,JUDIFO IFMQ t *DF DSFBN TFSWFST These positions are seasonal, work from April to October, with good wages.

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Summer Student Employment Opportunities We are looking for friendly, outgoing, energetic students who enjoy working with the public and young children to ďŹ ll the following three summer positions:

Licensed Autobody Repair person required for busy autobody repair shop. Windshield replacement & heavy truck experience an asset but not necessary. $25-$29./hr at rate depending on experience.

Fax resume to 250-265-4022 or e-mail to kimkus@telus.net or call Kim’s Kustoms Nakusp B.C. 250-265-4012.

Help Wanted

HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilďŹ eld services company is currently hiring;

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.

For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca

RV SALES REP needed for asap!

We need someone to join the Voyager RV sales team! We have a rare opening for an energetic & effective RV salesperson, to start this Spring! It’s an amazing opportunity to sell the industry’s top selling RV brands (Jayco, Itasca, Winnebago towables, Northern Lite & more!) and work at the BC Interior’s Largest RV dealer. Email resumes to sales@voyagerrv.ca or fax to 250766-4640.

Help Wanted

Family Resource Centre Director of Program Management Continuing Part-time Position Hours: up to 18 hours per week Start date: April 15, 2012 (target) Duties: The Director of Program Management plans, develops, implements and oversees the day-to-day operation of the direct service programs delivered by the Family Resource Centre.

The Director of Program Management will provide day to day supervision of program staff.

QualiďŹ cations: Degree in a related human / social service ďŹ eld is preferred.

Duties: Provides direct goal-oriented assistance to youth between 13 and 18 years of age who have a developmental disability. This assistance can include the development of appropriate social, life or other particular skills by the youth and/or the development of child management or other parenting skills to families.

QualiďŹ cations: Preferably a diploma in a relevant discipline, with one year of related job experience.

Other appropriate combinations of education and experience may be considered. A valid B.C. driver’s license is essential. Pursuant to provincial legislation, the applicant must agree to undergo a criminal records investigation.

Application process and deadline: Submit a resume and cover letter to Pat Cope, Executive Director, Family Resource Centre, Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, by 4:00 p.m., March 28, 2012.

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Service-oriented company requires versatile, handy, selfmotivated individual for permanent part-time employment.

Must have clean driving record, exp in building repair & maintenance an asset. Resume c/w driver’s abstract to Box A c/o The Valley Echo, PO Box 70, Invermere, BC V0A1K0 or drop off at Echo.

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Do you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment with opportunities for continuous growth and development?

Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759

Application process and deadline: Submit a resume and cover letter to Pat Cope, Executive Director, Family Resource Centre, Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, by 4:00 p.m., April 6, 2012.

Continuing Part-time Position Hours: up to 8 hours per week Shift schedule: Days, evenings and weekends are required Start date: April 5, 2012 (target)

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Gift Shop Coordinator This position will assist with the daily operations of the Friends’ gift shop (Nature’s Gifts and Book Shop).

Life Skills Worker - Youth

Help Wanted SOUTH ROCK has positions for road construction workers, BASE - heavy equipment operators (Finish Grader Op).

Asphalt - (paver, roller, screed, raker). Heavy Duty Mechanic (service truck). General labourers. Forward resume to: careers@southrock.ca.

Fax 403-568-1327; www.southrock.ca.

3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton.

Training and Experience: Three (3) years recent related experience including (2) years supervisory and administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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Junior Naturalist Coordinator/Assistant Junior Naturalist These summer positions will deliver the Junior Naturalist summer camp program to children 6 to 12 years of age.

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Invermere 2 bdrm, 1 bath apartment. Walk to the main street, beach, college & schools. Furnished, equipped kitchen.

Shared laundry. $800/mnth inc utilities. Call Ben, Green Door Property management at 250-6880362. More info: Kijiji Ad ID 364434004 LOCATION! Location! LAKE FRONT Bldg, 2 Bdrm condo @Lake Windermere Pointe, Invermere 2bdrm, 2bath furnished condo, $1250/mo, washer/dryer,main floor w/deck, n/p, n/s, undrgrd prkg exercise room, pool, 2 hot tubs. Call Sandi 403-888-5318 or email sandi@goodmenroofing.com

Commercial/ Industrial For lease, up to 10,000 sq ft.

Prime main street downtown Invermere commercial location. 403-519-0447.

Homes for Rent 3 Bdrm house. Invermere.

Great location & lake views!

One level, W/D, F/S DW. Available. $890 + utilities. Jeff 250-688-1105 CHARMING 2 BEDROOM HOUSE! Excellent location, Valley view. W/D, D/W, $850 + utilities. Available. Jeff 250688-1105 Kinsman Beach: 3 bedrm house W/D, DW, microwave, wood stove & fireplace. $1000/mo. Call 250-342-6975

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land (License of Occupation, Community/Institutional - utilities) FrontCounter BC Cranbrook has accepted an application made by Vermilion Irrigation District (contact: Norm Funnell by phone 250-347-9882, by mail PO Box 195, Edgewater, B.C., V0A 1E0 or email leinor@telus.net), on behalf of the Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) Cranbrook Region Office, Regional Client Services Division, for a Licence of Occupation to facilitate a widening of an existing right of way.

The application is related to an existing irrigation line within DL 11463, KD (point of reference: 50˚45’20”N, 116˚08’48”W) on Provincial Crown land near Edgewater, B.C. The MFLNRO File Number has been established for this application is 4405204 (project name: Vermilion Irrigation District). Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Natural Resource Officer at FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook, B.C., V1C 7G1 or email to: AuthorizingAgency.Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca Comments will be received by MFLNRO until April 22, 2012.

MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please refer to our website: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp -> Search -> Search by File Number: insert Lands File Number for more information.

Be advised that any response from this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations regional, Cranbrook.

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WATER UTILITY ACT AND THE UTILITIES COMMISSION ACT Notice is herby given by Corix Utilities Inc. that an application has been made to the Comptroller of Water Rights for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the proposed construction and operation of a waterworks distribution system to serve residents in the area of Block A of District Lot 17108 Kootenay District Except Plan NEP80595 The East 1/2 of District Lot 4609 Kootenay District Except Plans 8932, 12986, 18016, NEP19216, NEP19246, NEP66574, NEP73344, NEP80595, and NEP83461, Panorama Mountain Village, Trapper’s Ridge Development.

Any person wishing further information in connection with this application should apply directly to Corix Utilities Inc. Suite 1160, 1188 West Georgia Street Vancouver, B.C. V6E 4A2 Any objections to this application are to be forwarded to Rick Couroux, Secretary to the Deputy Comptroller of Water Rights, Ministry of Environment,

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CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship Services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

THE ANGLICAN & UNITED CHURCHES

WELCOME YOU TO A SHARED MINISTRY 250-342-6644 Fax 250-342-6643 100-7th Avenue, Invermere www.wvsm.info www.christchurchtrinity.com

CANADIAN MARTYRS CATHOLIC CHURCH

Roman Catholic Parish Pastor: Father James McHugh 250-342-6167 Invermere 250-344-6328 Golden Confession: 1/2 hour before Mass Canadian Martyrs Church 712 - 12 Ave, Invermere Saturday at 7 p.m.

Sunday at 9 a.m.

St. Joseph Church Highway 93-95, Radium Hot Springs Sunday at 11 a.m.

Sacred Heart Parish 808 - 11 Street, Golden Sunday at 5 p.m.

St. Anthony’s Mission

Sunday, March 25th 9:00 a.m. 25th Sunday, March UC9:00 Communion a.m.

All Saints Edgewater Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman UC Communion 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Rev. David Morton All Saints Edgewater UC Communion a.m.

1-866-426-7564 Christ10:30 Church Trinity UCInvermere Communion Christ Church Trinity Led

by Laura Invermere Kids’ Church - Thursdays Corner of Luck and Dunn, Canal Flats

by Laura from 5:30Led - 7:30 p.m. at Christ Saturday at 4:30 p.m. (served from Kimberly) Church Trinity Invermere

RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP For more information call 250-342-6633 or 250-347-6334 Loving God, Loving People #4 - 7553 Main Street West, Radium Sundays at 10 a.m.

Bible Studies #4 - 7553 Main Street West, Radium Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Kids’ Church Edgewater Hall Thursday 6:30 p.m.

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

326 - 10th Ave. 250-342-9535 REV. TREVOR HAGAN Senior Pastor www.lakewindermerealliance.org

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Hwy. 93/95 1 km north of Windermere Pastor: Murray Wittke

Sunday, March 25thth Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

10 a.m. Worship & Word CELEBRATION SUNDAY Kid’s Church Provided … with Special Speaker, Mr. Matt Wilks. The Lord’s Call the office at 250-342-9511 Supper will be served. for more information.

“K.I.D.S.” Church, for www.valleychristianonline.com children Age 3 to Grade 1; and Grade 2 to Grade 5, Sharing Truth during the Morning Service.

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The Valley Echo's 2011/2012

NHL Hockey Pool Standings RNK

TEAM

TOTAL

LW

GM

P/G

RNK

TEAM

TOTAL

LW

GM

P/G

1

Bones 1

1129

55

132

0.86

39

Ken Reid

1018

50

168

0.80

2

Jets Faithful

1127

60

150

0.88

40

Love the B's (3 )

1015

40

207

0.83

3

Cela

1126

46

134

0.86

41

Mini Me (3 )

1013

46

164

0.79

4

Spike 1

1117

55

184

0.89

42

Chicago Rocks (2 )

1010

37

224

0.83

5

Wind Walker (2 )

1113

47

154

0.87

43

Andy Charette (2 )

1009

51

186

0.80

6

Momma 3

1110

48

125

0.84

44

Sabu (2 )

1008

43

154

0.78

7

Harley (2 )

1090

56

182

0.87

45

Jordon & Sam (2 )

1007

48

142

0.78

8

Granny's Picks (4 )

1087

46

145

0.84

46

Dan (3 )

1006

37

160

0.79

9

Cruise

1086

42

111

0.82

47

Kats

1002

57

219

0.82

10

Koeye (3 )

1086

49

125

0.83

48

Go Jet Go (4 )

999

38

202

0.81

11

# 34 (2 )

1079

46

134

0.82

49

Van-Can-Fan (3 )

998

47

281

0.87

12

The Great Dame (3 )

1079

39

126

0.82

50

Scott Dubielewicz

995

53

212

0.81

13

Creeker

1072

44

133

0.82

51

KBoy (2 )

993

46

233

0.82

14

# 1 (2 )

1069

43

124

0.81

52

Whiz Bang (2 )

992

57

252

0.83

15

Go Flames! (3 )

1068

44

125

0.81

53

Skate or Die

988

35

150

0.77

16

G Whiz (2 )

1067

52

254

0.90

54

Hobbitt

985

51

178

0.78

17

30,000 Feet (4 )

1067

49

160

0.83

55

Big Bang

984

44

197

0.79

18

Peter Puck

1066

59

179

0.85

56

R.C.B. (2 )

983

50

252

0.83

19

I Heart Hockey

1064

45

209

0.87

57

Dream Team

983

47

205

0.79

20

McKenna

1058

50

126

0.81

58

Wyatt (4 )

982

37

212

0.80

21

Jesster

1058

51

202

0.86

59

Big D

977

46

194

0.78

22

The Jet Focker (2 )

1058

48

158

0.82

60

Queen Bee

976

38

263

0.83

23

WK221 (2 )

1053

58

157

0.82

61

Silent Sam

973

52

251

0.82

24

Team IROC

1048

53

150

0.81

62

Harry's Howlers

973

52

237

0.81

25

Larry Phillips (3 )

1043

50

150

0.81

63

Chip Magnet

968

51

219

0.79

26

Nou-Nou

1039

57

174

0.82

64

Wolfpack # 13 (3 )

968

48

250

0.82

27

Who Me? (3 )

1037

48

220

0.85

65

Hockey Man

964

49

204

0.78

28

Nelly (2 )

1037

40

179

0.82

66

Mark S.

963

37

179

0.77

29

Captain Kel (2 )

1037

48

261

0.88

67

Dogbreath (2 )

963

42

189

0.77

30

Brennan

1037

58

251

0.87

68

King Chris (2 )

961

46

275

0.83

31

Bob Stewart (3 )

1033

41

210

0.84

69

D. Walmsley

953

35

198

0.77

32

Berg # 4 (3 )

1031

49

190

0.83

70

Merrymen (3 )

952

42

178

0.75

33

Heck

1030

52

221

0.85

71

WP #13 team 2 (3 )

949

47

279

0.82

34

Spur Valley K.G. (2 )

1028

38

138

0.79

72

Crafty Lady (3 )

932

33

239

0.77

35

Deano

1028

50

160

0.80

73

Creekette (2 )

929

50

284

0.80

36

Semeron (2 )

1026

46

196

0.82

74

Wild Guess (3 )

925

36

195

0.75

37

Group Not Category (2 )

1023

43

203

0.83

75

Speed Swing (2 )

924

33

193

0.74

38

AFN-3251 (4 )

1022

38

177

0.81

76

The Mad Viking (4 )

916

31

253 3

0.77