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For those who have ever been frustrated by the downtown parking situation, or feel like there's an idea no one else has thought of yet, the District of Invermere (DOI) has a new public survey to help lay the groundwork for future projects.

Available either online on the district website or in hard copy at either the library or the district offices, the Downtown Invermere Parking Survey 2012 is a chance for anyone who is interested to have their say about future parking projects in the downtown of Invermere.

The survey is a joint effort between the DOI and consulting company Opus International, who were awarded a contract earlier in the year.

"The scope of it is that they are looking at downtown parking, the existing parking, and considering the community enhancement plan," Director of Development Services for the DOI, Rory Hromadnik said. "They're taking a look at the direction for the downtown and at our parking options, but more importantly really evaluating what we have, what's working, and what's not working."

While Opus International has provided the survey and will be taking a look at the results, they worked closely with the

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district to provide relevant questions and solutions for Invermere's parking problems, both during shoulder seasons as well as the busier summer days.

Included with the four-page survey is a chance to win one of four $50 shopping vouchers at downtown Invermere businesses. The survey itself asks how satisfied one is with the current parking situation, as well as questions regarding parking preferences and short term cost-effective options that could be implemented for this upcoming summer.

Hromadnik says while it's nearly impossible to plan for some of the busier summer days, they would like to see a few changes this summer, including improved signage, to help alleviate congestion.

"There are certain days of the year where it is just physically impossible to have enough parking spots," Hromadnik said. "It's about organizing, and I think the problem is we're not sure what we actually need."

While the survey itself likely won't

serve as a precursor to any major immediate changes, what it will do is help the DOI come up with a vision of what they would like to eventually see happen. While Hromadnik says the district does have some ideas already, he says that this is a great opportunity for the community at large to have their opinions heard and to have a say in the document Opus International will produce to be presented to council later in the year.

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Known for its annual biker congregation, this year the Horsethief Hideout, just past Wilmer, is trying a more family-oriented weekend of good, music, good food, and great people.

On the May long weekend, May 18 to 20, the first annual Backwoods Blues Festival hits the stage with a wide variety of musical acts.

Featuring the talents of Kelly Jay of Crowbar, Mighty Joe Young, Boogie Patrol and much more, the festival aims to bring a one-of-akind musical experience to the Columbia Valley.

"We've always wanted to have multiple events a year out there," Vice President of Events Stan Oja said. "We're really trying to promote a family event for the May long weekend."

Starting the evening of Friday May 18, ticketholders are welcome to come on down to the Hideout to catch some of the opening bands before the event takes off in earnest the next day, when a daylong lineup of musical acts hits the stage. This continues throughout the weekend, culminating in an All-Star Blues Jam with all the bands in attendance Sunday evening.

There will also be a kid-friendly area called the Kids' Corral, where youngsters can get their faces painted or maybe take in a magic act if they get a little tired of the music. Also

featured at the Festival will be a number of vendors, who at this point are confirmed to be selling food, but Oja hopes that vendors from all kinds of local businesses come down to set up a stall free of charge, provided they are in fact local.

"What we're trying to do is promote local vendors from within the valley," Oja said. "It's important to draw people in and promote the valley."

For those unfamiliar to the Hideout, Oja describes it as a roughly 110-acre patch of land that contains an old saloon and an outdoor stage. These days, Oja and his father have set up a multi-purpose area that can cater to all different kinds of events, from private weddings to the annual Horsethief Memorial Rally, which is entering its ninth year.

The Hideout grounds also contain massive areas for camping, for those families that want to make a true outdoor weekend mixed with a festival atmosphere. Oja says there is more than enough space for the 3,000-odd tickets he's printed so far, and each ticket gives you access to the campgrounds for the full three days along with the various musical acts. Tickets are available at The Book Bar in Invermere, at www.horesthiefhideout.ca, or at the gate the day of the event. Tickets are $50 for adults, $25 for youths and free for children 10 and under for the three-day event.

"I hope to see us selling all our tickets, but if I see 500 or 1,000 people come out I'll be happy," Oja said. "This first year is going to be the toughest, it's going to make it or break it."

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Crowds of anti-Jumbo protestors took to the streets of Invermere for a rally Wednesday, April 11.

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Anti-Jumbo protesters took to the streets of Invermere Wednesday evening to rally support for their cause.

Almost 200 enthusiastic protesters, led by Jumbo Creek Conservation Society member Bob Campsall, gathered at the Windermere Community Hall in Invermere before beginning their march down 7th Ave. Armed with signs, banners and a very large fake Grizzly bear the enthusiastic group let their message

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be known.

"Wild places are precious and they're worth fighting for," said Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA, Norm Macdonald.

"We love the land and we're going to look after it."

Macdonald is publicly opposed to the development of Jumbo Glacier Resort, and was one of the many speakers who took part in the evening of inspiration at the community centre that followed the lively protest.

Kicking off the long list of guest speakers was Campsall, whose charismatic comments had the large audience breaking out in laughter and later huge

applause. Campsall has been a long time anti-Jumbo supporter, and was shocked that a decision had been made by the government on the Jumbo Resort proposal without even a single public hearing.

"There has never been a public hearing about Jumbo," said Campsall. "Did you know that? That has to be the most maddening thing I've ever heard."

Also in attendance was Executive Director and Conservations Program Director of Wildsight John Bergenske. Bergenske took to the stage and assured the gathering of protesters that their fight has not been for nothing, and they will

indeed halt the development of Jumbo.

"This is far from over, we have the power to make sure Jumbo stays wild," said Bergenske. "In the end it's going to fail but we don't want to see the land desecrated in the meantime."

Representing the Akisqnuk First Nation, who believe the Jumbo Valley is the home of the spirit of the Grizzly bear and is a vital part of Ktunaxa culture, was councillor Samantha Sam. Sam was very appreciative of the large number of people that showed up in support and thanked all those in attendance on behalf of the Akisqnuk First Nation.

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When best-selling author and CBC radio personality Grant Lawrence visits Invermere on April 28, he won't just be taking in the sights and sounds. Instead, he'll be at Christ Church Trinity at 1 p.m. to present a reading and slideshow of his best-selling book, Adventures in Solitude: What Not to Wear to a Nude Potluck and Other Stories from Desolation Sound.

Lawrence started his journey as the lead singer of the Vancouver rock band "The Smugglers" in the early '90s.

After 15 years, eight records and countless performances around the world, the band parted ways, but Lawrence wasn't done entertaining people just yet. Instead, Lawrence went on to host a variety of CBC programs, most notably as a daily host at CBC Radio 3, which he still does today. Lawrence has also hosted such major music events such as the Polaris Music Prize Gala and the Western Canadian Music Awards.

Adventures in Solitude represents Lawrence's first foray into the field of writing, and has found massive critical success since its release in October of 2010. The book went to #1 on the B.C. Bestsellers List just a month after release, and followed that up by placing #2 on the Canadian National Nonfiction Bestsellers List, before winning the B.C. Book Prize for the 2010 book of the year.

"I would describe Adventures in Solitude as a coming of age memoir set on the wild west coast, in a place called Desolation Sound," Lawrence said. "Essentially, this book is the adventures that unfold around this place, which was a very lonely and isolated place to have a family cabin."

In the book, Lawrence describes how his father decided to build a little family cabin in Desolation Sound in the 1970s, and how during family trips they would meet all different kinds of characters, which at times could range from outlaw bikers to hermits and hippies. The first half of the book details his childhood, when he would rather be anywhere

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but Desolation Sound, while the second half chronicles his rediscovery of Desolation Sound as an adult, years later.

"We were a pretty conservative family from West Vancouver, so we were definitely the fish out of water up there," Lawrence joked. "When [The Smugglers] kind of wound down, after many years of not going to the cabin I started going again, and I realized that all these people that I was so scared of when I was a little kid, they were actually quite fascinating, and they all had really interesting stories of how they ended up there."

Lawrence began to tell these stories on his radio programs on CBC, and before long, he says that a producer had suggested that he write some of it down, and Adventures in Solitude was born.

Along with the stories of surprise nude potlucks and outlandish characters, Lawrence says that he also became fascinated with the story of Captain George Vancouver, who was the man to name Desolation Sound. Lawrence says that after learning about Captain Vancouver, he began to weave his stories into his own experiences to create a rich tapestry of part humor, and part history.

Lawrence had been set to speak in Invermere back in October, but due to scheduling conflicts was forced to cancel.

This time around he'll be visiting a number of towns in the region from Penticton to Kamloops, and says that he really just hopes people enjoy his presentation of his book.

"I've heard from people age 14 to into their nineties, who can relate to that specific story of simply being dragged somewhere against their will, and then realizing years later, what was my problem?" Lawrence said. "Eventually as I became an older and mature adult, I kind of kicked myself saying, 'what am I crazy? How could I have forsaken this incredible place?'"

Lawrence will do a reading from his book, along with a presentation of a slideshow and a short movie he made regarding his adventures in Desolation Sound. He'll also answer questions and sign books for anyone who is interested.

"As much as I like to write, I'm very much an oral storyteller," Lawrence said. "I just love to tell the stories."

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opinions and letters A moving experience Events that can bring an entire community behind one flag don't come around very often.

Things like the Terry Fox Run, the Olympic Torch, and the Rick Hansen Relay have exactly that power, and that feeling of a community coming together was on full display this past week.

To see the medal pass through our respective towns, and to see how many people came out to support the medal bearers was truly inspiring. In Radium, to see Floyd Verge carry his medal down the street, all the while dancing and hugging the crowd was incredibly moving. When five-year-old Kingston Peters had his chance to carry the medal, and exuberantly wheeled his wheelchair out in front of the crowd, it was nearly impossible not to break out into a hearty smile as we struggled to keep up with him.

In Invermere, it was absolutely incredible to see how many people turned out for the end of day celebration. When Kate Gibbs approached the stage, the cheers she received were nearly deafening, and members of her entourage could be seen with tears in their eyes.

This is the true meaning of the Rick Hansen Relay, when a whole community comes out and supports each other. This is how we can make a difference in each others' lives, by continually showing that unconditional support for our neighbours, our friends, and our families.

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our community difference makers by cheering, clapping and helping our medal bearers reach their goals. The entire Columbia Valley showed their true colours this past week, and those colours represented how all of our communities can come together to make a difference.

A huge thank you also goes out to each and every one of the medal-bearers — without your bravery and courage none of this would be possible.

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TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, There is a great deal of concern about our seniors facing the possibility of losing their licences under the provincial DriveAble program and the travel that is involved to take the test.

DriveAble is the brand name of tests developed through scientific research to asses a person’s cognitive functioning necessary for driving and is not only applied to senior testing but to anyone a doctor or police may have identified as a candidate. It is employed not only in B.C. but by other Canadian provinces and American states. Seniors who have not been recommended to the BC Superintendent of Motor Vehicles by a doctor or the police will not have to be tested and it is estimated that no more than two per cent of all seniors will ever have to take the test.

Over the past months I have met with seniors in our riding listening to their comments. I have heard that the DCAT test is intimidating and for those in the Columbia River Revelstoke riding the long trip to a testing

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centre either in Nelson, Kelowna or with permission from the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles, a trip to Calgary was very difficult. There is no question that travelling distances is unreasonable and that they are expensive for seniors who may be on fixed incomes.

In response to what I heard I went to work with East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett and other BC Liberal MLAs to find solutions to this issue. Our findings were brought to the attention of Solicitor General Shirley Bond and I am very pleased to report she gets it.

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ability to drive is done in the most respectful and thorough manner”.”

I have also started to work with local community leaders such as Dee Conklin, Mayor of Radium Hot Springs on creative solutions for local seniors who have lost their licences. Ideas like creating a community car pooling program that seniors could access to get around town are being discussed.

As the BC Liberal candidate for our riding in the next election I am proud of the accomplishments that we have made on this issue and question where our NDP MLA has been in this solution process. Your government has not only listened but has acted on behalf of our seniors. I assure you that I and the BC Liberal government will continue to monitor the progress of these changes and the effects they are having.

Doug Clovechok BC Liberal Candidate nominee

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COMMENT & LETTERS

community calendar

Ramble On — Marilyn Berry

Giving Back The Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life committee held their kick off party for the 2012 version of the Relay in the Columbia Valley last week. It's amazing to me how the best seems to come when we're least expecting it. Although the turnout for the event was one of the poorest on record, the proceeds in monetary terms were one of the best!

I know we are all pressed each day to contribute to many different causes and they are all worthy. So it is difficult to make a choice when it's required that we do so. It seems though that the choices we make generally turn out to be the right ones and all our truly good causes benefit in the long haul.

I would like to invite those of you who have good causes to apply to be the beneficiary of The Valley Echo's Giving Back golf tournament coming up on June 24. It is our pleasure each year to help make a difference by giving back to this wonderful community we inhabit. Some of the causes we have helped include ICAN last year as well as the Special Olympics group the year previous to that. There is a lot of hard work to be done but tempered with a whole lot of fun, good things come in the way of hard-earned dollars. Let us know why your cause should be the lucky one this year.

It's always a treat for me to be able to combine a couple of my favourite things…

fundraising for a good cause and golf! We certainly couldn't do the job we do without the tremendous support of the Wilfey family, the Windermere Valley Golf Course and their staff led by Dale Moore.

Keep your eyes peeled for the entry information and be ready to come out and play with us, all for a great cause and a good time.

It's Earth Day today and although we haven't made a big deal about it in this issue, I'd like to invite you to all think about it and plan your participation in the local cleanup initiatives taking place throughout our neighbourhoods. Valley Pride will take place a week later this year on April 28, try to plan to take part.

Columbia House staff protecting residents Re: Family questions access at seniors' home, April 4 First of all let me say I am surprised by the publication of this outrageous story!

The only persons of concern in this story is Trina and her mother, not the voices of individuals taking advantage of a dire family situation.

The job and mandate of the caregivers, nurses, doctors and staff at Columbia House and other healthcare facilities is the safety, health and protection of their personal information, financial as well as health records. One cannot just appoint themselves as "power of attorney". That has to be done by the affected individual themselves when they are mentally capable and must be notorized and registered with their will. If that cannot be done because of "incapability" of that individual, then the ONLY recourse is to apply for Committeeship through the courts with the assistance of law-

yers- and it is not cheap! Then the appointed Committee must be able to submit accounts to the Public Trustee every year. A job that is not rewarding financially, but rewarding morally.

Just having stated the "legal" facts as I know them from personal experience, and knowing many of the individuals as residents at Columbia House and the people that work there, this woman is in caring, concerned and loving hands. I hope the powers that be at IH stand by their resident and her rights to live out her days in such a facility.

As to the true friends of Trina, please protect her and do the right thing!

Most sincerely concerned for these women, Kimberley Harris

WED APRIL 18 •Denis Chang performs, Christ Church Trinity, 8:00 p.m.

Preceeded by a Masterclass for guitarists.

THURS APRIL 19 •Little Badger Early Learning Program 5th Anniversary, Eva Joseph Family Centre, Windermere, 12 - 1 p.m •Christmas Bureau AGM 7 p.m. activity room, Columbia Garden Village.

SAT APRIL 21 •Desiderata Dance Academy/Peak Danceworks year-end recital, "I Hope you Dance" Key City Theatre, Cranbrook, 2 p.m.

•Girls Only Comedy Show, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, 5:00 p.m.

•Big Band Dance, DTSS, Invermere Community Hall, 7:30 p.m.

SUN APRIL 22 •The Return of the Cheesecake Burlesque Revue. Workshop, dinner and show package available, Bud's Bar & Lounge. 250-342-4423.

MON APRIL 23 •Ladies' Night Out at Lake Windermere Alliance Church, 7 p.m.

"Break Forth" with Eliana perform.

TUES APRIL 24 •Invermere Slo-Pitch Softball at the arena, 7 p.m.

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

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

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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.

For info Jan Klimek 250-342-1195.

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

Edgewater School Gym. $30/season or $5/dropin. Any level. 250-2700340.

EVERY WEDNESDAY • Lake Windermere Rod & Gun Club Archery, Lake Lillian Outdoor Range, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

• H20 Aquatic Bootcamp @ Copper Point

by Fitness 4 Life, 5:15 p.m. 250-688-0221.

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

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

Edgewater School Gym. $30/season or $5/drop-in.

Any level. 250-270-0340 • 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.

Learn safety, marksmanship, equipment provided.

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

Call 250-342-6416.

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 • H20 Aquatic Bootcamp @ Copper Point

by Fitness 4 Life, 11 a.m.

250-688-0221.

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

2nd SUNDAY •LW Alliance Church Sing and Celebrate, 7 p.m. For more information call Clarence Stauffer, 250-342-9580.

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Bill Bennett doesn't speak for me Dear Editor, From Kimberley through Invermere and Golden in the Rocky Mountain Trench — over the Roger's Pass to Revelstoke — that domain is the constituency of MLA Norm Macdonald. It is truly exasperating for me that the MLA to the south of us seems to appear in photo ops of many of "our" communities and is designated as the MLA for East Kootenay — which is not Columbia-Revelstoke!

Could it be recognized that this person, apart from his and the current B.C. government's misguided approval of a ski-area which a) is not within reasonable reach of many, b) based on a shrinking glacial area, c) is still rather pie-in-the-sky — belongs in the south, not our Upper Columbia Valley.

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Bigger fish to fry For those who missed the Jumbo Rally, here`s what you are supposed to do according to Bob Campsall: Put on your "I Love Jumbo Wild" button and "just walk past Grant Costello." Also if anyone was there who is not in full support of the Jumbo protest "please do not get up to speak, this is not a debate."

In other words: Don`t confuse us with the facts, or any additional information, our minds are made up. Evidently the democratic process is just for the opponents, not for the proponents. If of the about 175 people that were there represent the 90 per cent that voted against Jumbo, that means about 200 people even cared one way or the other. The fish and game department evidently has allowed 300 Grizzly tags for resident hunters province wide. Who is protesting that?

And while we are all arguing about Jumbo, the deer cull, and the ghost of the Grizzly, the Harper government is not so slowly eroding our privacy, the environmental protection agency, silencing the scientists and the me-

dia. Spending money for a war machine not of our own making to fight... who? The imaginary bogeyman? Exporting all the raw materials for the benefit of a few people. Selling off wholesale, any jobs that might be available to the cheapest bidder under the guise of "free trade"; spending billions of dollars, as if it was their own money, on scrap metal. And a host of other issues specifically designed to accommodate the US agenda: using Canada as a military base.

Better wake up: what we need is more agriculture and crop growing to feed the valley for what is coming.

There never really was an elephant named Jumbo that could fly anyway, so don`t worry about that. (And I heard that from a good source, but it wasn`t from the Harper government.)

Have you got a community event planned for May? Email us the details in a brief message and we will include it on our Events Calendar page in the April 25th issue for free!

Send your event to production@invermerevalleyecho.com or call 250-342-9216.

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THANK YOU Mere words cannot adequately express the appreciation we feel for the incredible support that was received for our

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This year in June, The Valley Echo is holding the

Giving Back

KICK OFF PARTY Thursday, April 12 at Copper Point Golf Club.

Although attendance was at an all-time low, the generosity of this valley, was at an all-time high.

We raised a record-breaking

$11,878 We could not have done it without the support of Brian Schaal and his staff at Copper Point Golf Club, who year after year, host this event, and give so much. The generosity of this valley continues to amaze, but special mention must be made to David Wolfe of John Wolfe Construction, whose generosity knew no bounds.

Golf Tournament

Thank you to the following who donated items for us to auction off:

Raise funds for your non-profit in a fun way!

We are inviting non-profit groups and organizations to submit a proposal on why you should receive the proceeds. The successful group will be required to assist The Valley Echo staff in planning and executing the event.

Send your proposals to: Marilyn Berry, Publisher, The Valley Echo P.O. Box 70, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 or e-mail at marilyn@invermerevalleyecho.com

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Deadline to submit proposals: Wednesday, April 25, 2012.

Alice Hale; Back Door Wine Cellar; Bare Hands Day Spa; Bliss Hair; Blue Dog Cafe; Canadian Tire; Candyland; Carney Oudendag; Carolyn Barzilay (La Galeria); Catherine Wigorski (Stampin’ in the Rockies); Colleen Wagner (Desiderata Studio); Copper Point Golf Club; Copper Point Resort; Crazy Soles; Columbia Valley Trading Co; Dave’s Hot Jelly (Dave & Kathy Sutherland); Denise Lemaster; Details by JoAnne; Diamond Heating & Spas; Eagle Ranch; Essentials; Fairmont Goldsmiths; Fairmont Hot Springs Resort; Fusion Spa; High Country Properties; Home Hardware; Hoodoo Grill; Inside Edge Sports & Boutique; Interior World; Invermere Inn; John Wolfe Construction; Julie Brown (Osteohands); Julie St Amand (Tupperware); Lambert Kipp Pharmacy; Mark’s Wearhouse; Max Helmer Construction; Mercer & Company; Mountain Creek Technology; Nipika Mtn Resort; Odyssey Rug Cleaning & Restoration; One Hour Photo; Radium Resort; Rainbow Donkey; Rivergems; Robyn Oliver; Rose-Marie Regitnig (Silpada Jewellery); Selkirk TV & Appliance; Sheila Tutty; Spur Valley Golf; Summit Footwear; Syndicate Boardshop; Te Papa Nui; The Bistro; The Book Bar; The Ridge at Copper Point; The Valley Echo; Three Bears; Trends ‘n’ Treasures; Valley Shine Shop; VJ Bishop Excavating; Windermere Valley Golf Course The Columbia Valley Relay for Life committee

Join us for Relay for Life, June 16 at DTSS.

www.relaybc.ca or on Facebook at Columbia Valley Relay for Life

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'Would like to see some clarity' It’s Hans Sander’s 80th Birthday!

We’re celebrating!

Sunday April 22 from 2 - 4 p.m. the Seniors’ Hall 1317 - 14 Street All mountain friends, hiking buddies, trail society and skiing friends are welcome! To anyone I have missed, come and help Hans celenbrate.

No gifts please!

Continued from page A1 "The intent is to have a document we can hopefully adopt and then have a vision, so that when grants and community dollars become available, we've got something to say this is where we're going," Hromadnik said. "What I'd like to see is some clarity on what our cur-

rent situation is, and to have some science behind that."

The survey deadline was recently moved ahead to April 27, 2012. There are also plans to have a sort of open house on June 8, where the community can submit their own designs and ideas for consideration.

Get ready for Wings over Rockies

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Official Community Plan Amendment & Zoning Bylaw Amendment NOTICE is given of a Public Hearing to be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday May 1, 2012, in the Council Chambers at the District of Invermere Office, 914 - 8th Ave., in the District of Invermere, to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002.

Zoning Bylaw amendment No. 1445, 2012 and Official Community Plan Amendment No. 1446, 2012 will amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 and OCP Bylaw 1085, 2001 as follows: By amending the Zoning designation of the following lands, that portion of Lot 14 Block I Plan NEP1052 District Lot 1092 Kootenay District Except Plan NEP74773 NEP74967 NEP76431 covered within an area 50m west of the southeast corner of the property line and 67.5 m north of the southeast corner of the property line from, R-5, MULTI FAMILY(SENIORS / ADULT HOUSING) to C-5, NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL, WESTSIDE PARK, and by amending the current Land use plan designation, for the same location, under 3.2 and 3.3 of the OCP from RESIDENTIAL EXPANSION to NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL. By amending the Zoning designation of the following lands, that portion of Lot 2, DL 1092, KD Plan NEP74773 except Plans NEP74967 and NEP76431covered within an area 25m west of the northeast corner of the property line and 60 m south of the northeast corner of the property line from C - 3, NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL to R-3, CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT (MEDIUM DENSITY) and by amending the current Land use plan designation, for the same location, under 3.2 and 3.3 of the OCP from NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL to PLANNED RESIDENTIAL.

Judy Burns prepares to toss a tethered eagle into the air for a training ight.

SUBMITTED Special to The Valley Echo

The intent of these bylaws is to amend the land use and zoning in order relocate the existing neighbourhood commercial zoning further south along 13th avenue to the intersection of 15th ave and Stark Drive and revert existing commercial zoning to residential. The zoning amendment also proposes additional uses including, gas bar – fuel sales, food service and sales, coffee bar, restaurant, and fitness and yoga studio, spa The above synopsis is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as the full text and content of the proposed “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1446, 2012 or OCP Amendment Bylaw 1445, 2012�. A copy of the proposed bylaw and relevant background documents may be inspected at the District of Invermere municipal office 914 - 8th Ave., Invermere from April 18, 2012 to May 1, 2012. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

All persons who believe that their interest in the property is affected by the proposed “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1445, 2012� and / or OCP Amendment Bylaw # 1446, 2012 may: Send written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing Fax written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing; or Present verbal or written briefs at the hearing.

Tossing tethered raptors into the air for rehabilitation flights was an arduous process and potentially harmful to the birds. Now, thanks to a very generous donation from the Panorama Foundation and hours of labour from Columbia Valley volunteers, injured raptors can regain their strength by flying in a 100’x20’x20’ flight cage. The 2012 Wings over the Rockies festival will celebrate the Grand Opening of the new flight cage on Saturday, May 12 with

an open house from 1:00 to 4:00 and a presentation at 2:00.

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

Activities fill up fast, so make sure to visit wingsovertherockies.org for the full schedule, and more details on how to register.

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 April 19 MP David Wilks will speak.

Pictured is hard-working Rotarian Roger Smith.

NOTICE is also given that the Council will not accept any written or verbal presentations after the close of the public hearing.

Rory Hromadnik Director of Development Services

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INVERMERE PARKING STRATEGY PUBLIC AND BUSINESS FEEDBACK SURVEY One of the many successful bidders for items at the silent auction table at the Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life Kickoff party last week at Copper Point Golf Club.

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The Survey will collect feedback on parking issues including summer peak parking, parking restrictions, and identifying cost effective options to improve seasonal and overall downtown parking. It is the intent of the District to develop a long term parking strategy that aligns with the community’s sustainability goals and Official Community Plan.

The goal of the survey is to gather input from residents and businesses of Invermere so we can develop a strong community endorsed parking solutions for our downtown business area. We want our parking strategy to enhance our business vitality and tourism.

The survey will be available online at the District of Invermere web site until April 27th: www.invermere.net or through the following website URL: www.surveymonkey.com/s/invermeresurvey

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Simply go on-line and complete the survey, it will only take 5 minutes; the survey has less than 10 questions.

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Just $59 + tax Tickets: 250.345.6070 fairmonthotsprings.com

Or alternatively hardcopies of the survey will be made available at the Invermere Public Library and Municipal Office. Fill out and drop off by April 27th at either location.

This survey is part of the downtown parking strategy being prepared by the District of Invermere which is due to be completed by September this year.

Participants in the survey may enter their name to win 1 of 4 prizes of a $50 shopping voucher to businesses in the downtown of Invermere.

Contact: Rory Hromadnik, Director of Development Services Tel: 250-342-9281 ext. 235 Email: planning@invermere.net

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April, 2007 — Roughly 20 participants, including locals, staff and visitors, took part in the annual Slush Cup at Panorama. Nadia Roupe and company were the only ones to make a tandem attempt at the jump.

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50 years ago: The Windermere District Board of Trade were demanding action on poor road conditions on Highway 95.

Representatives called the road practically useless, and plans were made to approach the federal government in search of funding.

45 years ago: "Crinolines

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and powdered wigs" were the order of the evening at the Centennial Ball, sponsored by the Windermere Hospital Auxiliary. Taking place in the Invermere Community Centre, a barbershop quartet serenaded the guests while "hesitation waltzes, one-steps and twostep" dances were popular.

35 years ago: Amalgamation of Westside Improvement District and the village of Invermere was rejected after Westside resi-

dents voted 56 to 53 against it. Improvement district chairman Joe Conroy was disappointed with the result, however had plans to contest the vote as he felt some of the voters should be ruled ineligible.

23 years ago: Invermere youngsters were set to get a new playground. Located on 12th Avenue, the park was set to be less than an acre large, and was being funded in part by the municipality, the province and

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the Lions Club. The total cost of the park was right around $45,000.

20 years ago: Plans to bring natural gas service into the Columbia Valley were cancelled after B.C. Gas failed to receive $22 million from the Power and Gas Extension Program to subsidize the $28 million cost. With the cancellation, it looked unlikely the valley would receive those services until at least the following year.

15 years ago: The Shuswap Band was still eyeing the crossroads as a potential location for a casino.

The band's economic officer, Dean Martin said they were putting a proposal to the provincial government, and that a concept had been created and that band representatives were set to meet with the B.C. gaming commission.

10 years ago: Two men who were breaking into Pip's Country Store in Edgewater were sent running by observant members of the community. Residents living nearby heard and saw two men breaking into the establishment at approximately 2:30 a.m. and called the owners, while other neighbours headed to the store on foot.

5 years ago: The Invermere and District Hospital emergency department was set to be the focus of a $100,000 planning exercise, with an eye on several long-needed upgrades. According to Interior Health, the upgrades focus would be to improve patient flow through the emergency department, leading to an increase of functionality for doctors and nurses.

If you have a volunteer you'd like to celebrate, let us know at editor@ invermerevalleyecho.com

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"We would like to express our appreciation for the diligence of all the groups and individuals here," said Sam. "Thank you very much for the continued support."

Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Electoral Area G Director Gerry Wilkie also made a brief appearance on stage. Stressing the point that although Jumbo Glacier Resort has received approval of their master development agreement there are still a few hurdles they must clear in

order to get the resort off the ground.

"The important thing right now is nothing has changed," said Wilkie. "The important thing is that all of us keep up the fight."

In order for Jumbo Glacier Resort to continue with their development of the Jumbo Valley they must successfully have the area rezoned via the RDEK, by having the area annexed for management by a nearby municipality, or by classifying Jumbo as a mountain resort municipality.

Columbia Basin Trust to aid literacy SUBMITTED Special to The Valley Echo

CBT is helping Basin communities continue to address literacy issues by renewing its partnership with the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL). CBT is committing $1.32 million over three years, or $440,000 per year. This is an increase of 10 per cent over the previous partnership agreement of $400,000 per year, and is a response to increased demands for CBAL's programs.

"CBT wants to support communities in setting and addressing their own literacy priorities," said Neil Muth, CBT President and CEO. "Given CBAL's demonstrated track record and the increased demand for the services it provides, we're excited we can both renew our partnership and increase our support."

CBAL works by assisting communities as they tackle

their individual literacy needs. Results include programs and resources focused on topics like reading, writing, early language learning, English as a second language and computer literacy. Over 7,000 people accessed CBAL programs in 2010/11.

"Our renewed partnership with CBT is a key factor in helping us meet increasing community demands for our programs, ensuring communities can access a range of literacy support services based on their own priorities," said Ali Wassing, CBAL Executive Director.

CBAL was the first group in the province to formally use the community development approach to literacy planning. This approach means that CBAL works with local volunteers to identify a community's literacy needs and what supports could be offered to meet those needs. CBAL also partners with local and regional organizations like colleges, school districts and libraries, spotting gaps and ensuring there is no overlap in services.

CBT has partnered with CBAL since CBAL's inception in 2001. The partnership renewal brings CBT's total contribution to the organization to over $4 million.

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Get ready to clean up the valley on Valley Pride day SUBMITTED Special to The Valley Echo

Valley Pride is an opportunity for people in the valley to participate in a yearly spring clean-up.

It has been going on for a number of years, spearheaded

by Milt Deck and the Rotary Club of Invermere. Milt was unavailable to get the planning started this year and thus, the late notice for the event. The event has previously coincided with Earth Day and the national schools Pitch-In Day. The schools are once again participating in this worthwhile venture on days that fit within their schedules.

Due to the late start in organizing the event, this year we will hold the event a week later on Saturday, April 28. Everyone who would like to lend a helping hand in Invermere is invited to meet at Pothole Park at 10 a.m. on April 28 and plan to spend two hours of the day cleaning Valley Pride Day will be on April 28 this year. up a designated part of the valley. The community associa- to meet at the Community Hall 10 a.m.

Once again, refreshments and tions in Wilmer and Edgewater at 10 a.m. Volunteers in Edgeare planning a clean-up in their water are to do your yards and hot dogs will be available for areas the morning of April 28 as frontage at 9:30 a.m. and then participants at noon at the park well. Volunteers in Wilmer are meet at the Community Hall at in Invermere and at the com-

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bring your energy, pride and enthusiasm, and join us in our annual quest to make our valley more presentable both for residents and our visitors.

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Fun Events in the Valley

Golf specials at Windermere Valley!

18 holes from $27 10 round punchcards from $259

•Wednesday, April 18: Denis Chang performs, Christ Church Trinity, 8:00 p.m. Preceeded by a Masterclass for guitarists.

(limited time only)

• Thursday, April 19: Little Badger Early Learning Program 5th Anniversary, Eva Joseph Family Centre, Windermere, 12 - 1 p.m.

Kids golf free! (some restrictions apply)

• Saturday, April 21: Desiderata Dance Academy/Peak Danceworks year-end recital, "I Hope you Dance" Key City Theatre, Cranbrook, 2 p.m. • Saturday, April 21: Girls Only Comedy Show, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, 5:00 p.m.

Book your Tee Times: 250.342.3004

• Saturday, April 21: Big Band Dance, DTSS, Invermere Community Hall, 7:30 p.m.

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• Sunday, April 22: Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club Mini Sporting Clays Shoot. • Sunday, April 22: The Return of the Cheesecake Burlesque Revue. Workshop, dinner and show package available, Bud's Bar & Lounge. 250-342-4423. • Monday, April 23: Ladies' Night Out at Lake Windermere Alliance Church, 7 p.m. "Break Forth" with Eliana perform. • Tuesday, April 24: Invermere Slo-Pitch Softball at the arena, 7 p.m. • Tuesday, April 24: Blackie & the Rodeo Kings, Key City Theatre, Cranbrook.

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Debt continues to be a problem Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of Canada used a speech delivered recently to a business group in Toronto, to chastise Canadian businesses. He used some of his strongest words on the development and export of natural resources. He felt Canadian businesses were behind the rest of the developed world – second-last in the G20 – to grow into new markets. More on that in another article.

He also has recently had some very strong words to say about and to consumers regarding debt. He has spoken often, and now very bluntly, about the debt load Canadians are carrying. In particular, he is concerned that if interest rates go up to what he called “normal rates,” many Canadians would be vulnerable unable to service the larger debt.

The consequences, he says, could be “catastrophic.”

Right now, Canadians are indebted, he says, to a level of 150 per cent of total family income. Total family income is basically all money that comes into the house, made by any family member, from any source. That is just over the level that characterised the US before the downturn. He points to some issues that make Canada now different from the US then, but says this creates very dangerous prospects.

One of the chief dangers he describes is one of the reasons why so many people find economics difficult to comprehend – the negative impact of such large debt on the general national economy.

This is one of those areas where the

old saying is true that, “damned if you do and damned if you don’t.” Consumer purchasing is one of the driving forces that move an economy forward.

It is also one of the areas that tend to move more quickly than many others, so the economy responds faster when consumers feel good that they can spend freely. When consumers are at their limit and cannot purchase

slowed a bit. It is the continued rise that creates the problem. In fact, it is such a concern that Carney said if it continues he may exercise some options that would reduce or at least constrain the growth. He says he has some options, though does not spell them out very clearly.

One thing he could do would be to increase interest rates nearer to those

any more, the economy cannot grow and moves more slowly.

There is some recent evidence that Canadian consumers are beginning to get the message about debt – or else they can’t find a way to get more debt than they already have because they are completely tapped out. They may even be willing to stop buying until they catch up a bit. Yet, Mark Carney is concerned.

The problem is that consumer debt is still going up, though the rise has

“normal levels” he mentioned, which would cause a higher ‘cost of debt’ to the consumer. His plans do not seem yet to be in place, though he is considering what he should do. The rise would probably be somewhat slow, yet we don’t have much room so even a slow move could a have significant impact. As a rule, most analysts have said higher rates would probably not happen until late this year or even in the early parts of next year, but he could intervene to raise them sooner

if he thinks it would help.

Even though bankruptcies are currently at all-time low levels, people may now be at their limits – for most, beyond the level of sustainability. We’re right on the edge. A hike in interest rates would have its largest effect on mortgage rates, making monthly payments larger. This would be especially hard for those who have big mortgages on which an increase in rates would put them over their ability to service the debt. That would, of course, increase the number of bankruptcies, plus all the other human costs it would entail.

This is an issue we have been very concerned about. Our clients evaluate their total financial picture in terms of where they want to be and where they really are. Then, we show them how they can go from here to there. Though that may sometimes be difficult, it is a lot more likely to keep people whole in the long run.

If people aren’t taking a true look at their financial situation, and just living day-to-day, there is a good chance they will be caught off guard with any change.

Some other happy news, in March employment figures took a spring bounce and outdistanced expectations. We’ll see where they go from here. Also, a CIBC report in March even said corporate Canada is "fit as a fiddle.” One result is that jobs seem to be on the increase, though there is still some hesitancy about this as it is dependent to some degree on where and what sort of jobs are considered.

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Sports Strong performances at 20th Whistler Cup

Courtney Hoffos placed 11th in the giant slalom event at the 20th Whistler Cup.

STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

When Whistler celebrated the 20th anniversary of their annual Whistler Cup from April 6 to 9, Team Panorama Ski Club and the Windermere Valley Ski Club were well-represented by the two athletes chosen to compete as a part of Team Canada.

Keagan Sharp and Courtney Hoffos, of Panorama Ski Club and Windermere Valley Ski Club respectively, were each chosen to ski as a part of the Canadian National team late in March. Competing against 350 of the world's best 11-14 year old skiers, both Sharp and Hoffos had some strong showings mixed in with some missed opportunities.

Sharp had a bit of a tough first day as he was unable to finish his run, however he rebounded nicely with a 22nd place finish on day two, followed by a 27th place finish on the final day.

Day one of the event for Hoffos saw her place 20th in the girls super G, however day two is when Hoffos had her strongest showing of the event with an 11th place

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finish in the giant slalom event, before she was unable to finish her second run on the third day.

"I thought I did pretty good," Hoffos said. "I did well on the giant slalom. It's always fun to compete against the international skiers because you can kind of see how you stand in the world."

This was Hoffos's fourth trip to the Whistler Cup, but first as a member of Team Canada, and she says she maybe wasn't as focused as she could have been.

"I think I could've been a little more focused," Hoffos said. "In a way I think I was a little caught up with meeting a bunch of new people."

Canada's first team ended up finishing in second place behind the Swiss team, and for Hoffos, who says she's been skiing since about age 2, it's merely another step to her goal of becoming a professional skier.

"Skiing is definitely really fun," Hoffos said. "I've been doing it since such a young age that I kind of always grew up doing it. I am very lucky I have many supportive and encouraging people from the valley that have helped me get to this stage in ski racing."

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Announcements

Employment

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Education/Trade Schools

BC ARTS And Culture Week is here! From April 22-28, arts councils & schools in your community are hosting activities of all sorts as part of the celebration. www.bcartsweek.org

Special Meeting for Edgewater residents regarding Barry Moore and the Columbia Valley Music and Festival Association’s personal equipment. This is an informative meeting to explain the reason they were asked to remove their equipment and piano.

April 24th, 2012 at 7 p.m.

Edgewater Community Hall For information please call Tammy Tutte: 250-347 9324

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AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiďŹ ed- Housing available.

CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 1(877)818-0783.

APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certiďŹ cate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012.

More information: www.bccommunitynews.com

Information Help Wanted

PATIENTS - NEED a Medical Marijuana Doctor? Growers want to be a Designated Grower? Info at: www.greenlineacademy.com or 1-250-860-8611.

SUPERB 24TH Annual Auction. Horse drawn carriages & sleighs. Plus incredible offering horse era antiques. Sunday, May 6, 12 noon, Al Oeming Park; Bodnarus Auctioneering. Phone 306-227-9505.

Canada’s Best. www.aloemingauctions.com.

The work and piano over at Edgewater’s Hall has been my effort to better the performing arts in the Valley. Barry Moore

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ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication.

Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition!

Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca HOME BASED BUSINESSWe need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry.

High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com Radium Hot Springs for Rent or Lease Full Service Licenced Restaurant Turn Key Operation Prime location Main Street Outdoor patio & balcony Views of the valley and mountains.

Includes manager’s upstairs suite.

Please call 250-342-5755 or email info@chattan.com

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking VJ Bishop Excavating needs truck drivers. Must be experienced. Prefer Class 1. Fax resume to 250-341-6006.

NOW - NEW 8 week courses covering snowmobile or quad or marine outboard repair.

Take one course or all - ďŹ t your interest and your timeline.

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Tutor Wanted: Russian speaking individual to teach and translate conversations. 250-341-1617

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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 ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES Limited is recruiting Line Cooks and Guest Services positions for Inns North hotels in Nunavut. E-mail your resume:

Focus Corporation is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm that provides a wide range of geomatics, oil and gas facilities engineering, transportation and land development/municipal services throughout Western Canada. We are currently seeking a Survey Assistant to join our Invermere team.

Along with an exciting, challenging and dynamic atmosphere, we offer an excellent compensation package that includes a competitive salary, mobilization costs, excellent group health benefits, fitness program and group RRSP plan, along with the opportunity to work in a progressive environment.

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EXPERIENCED SERVICE Provider for Chrysler dealership in Salmon Arm. Strong customer satisfaction skills.

Able to work in a fast paced environment. Excellent wage/ beneďŹ t package. Fax resume 1-250-832-4545. E-mail: pat@brabymotors.com

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive beneďŹ t package and applicant must possess a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502.

Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com

RIVER FLY FISHING GUIDE AVID FLY FISHER, JET AND DRIFT BOATS EXPERIENCE AN ASSET. REMOTE LODGE IN BC. EMAIL RESUME AND REFERENCES TO TSYLOS@TSYLOS.COM Spur Valley Golf Course has an immediate position for grounds crew, seasonal full time position.

Mechanically inclined preferred. Wage negotiable based on experience email resume to: k_g@shaw.ca or drop off at maintenance department attention Kelly

WANTED STUDENTS! Now interviewing for 4 positions starting May, 2012 If you are a full time student in secondary or post secondary, great with people, familiar with the Columbia Valley, reliable, a team player and motivated to learn, please apply in conďŹ dence to

Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Visitor Centre Manager at info@cvchamber.ca

Reporter The Nelson Star, in beautiful Nelson, is currently seeking a full-time reporter for its growing community newspaper. Enjoy Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great lifestyle opportunities while working in a fast-paced and fun environment.

The successful candidate will have a keen interest and be an active member of the community. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of beats, including local government and sports. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who works well as a member of a diverse and unique team.

Quali½cations: â&#x20AC;˘ Pro½ciency with InDesign and Photoshop would be an asset. â&#x20AC;˘ Post secondary education/preferably college diploma in journalism. â&#x20AC;˘ Photography skills and own camera equipment required â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. â&#x20AC;˘ Own transportation required.

The salary is commensurate with experience.

Black Press is Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest privately held, independent newspaper company with more than 150 community newspapers and associated publications and 19 dailies, located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. If you are community-focussed, success-oriented and want to live in one of B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most beautiful areas we want to hear from you. Please send your resume with cover letter to Bob Hall, bob@nelsonstar.com Closing date of April 20 at 4 pm.

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE Associate Publisher/ "WFOVF r #PY Sales Representative *OWFSNFSF # $ 7 " ,

24 hr. Live-In Support Required (Kamloops, B.C.) Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo extensive screening including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract.

Housing & Utilities incls. w/ a Remarkable Compensation Package.

Please forward resume to Kristine Toebosch at ktoebosch@ dengarry.bc.ca or fax to 1-250-377-4581 or mail Attn: Kristine PO Box 892 Kamloops BC V2C-5M8

Trades, Technical CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters.

Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete ďŹ nishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta.

Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com. Cell 780-660-8130.

Fax 780-444-7103.

GAS FITTER / AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC Experienced Journeyman (6 years min. experience).

Journeyman Wages upto $45.00/hr. based on exp.

Construction, Oil Patch & Commercial. Excellent Opportunities. Must be able to work independently. Class 5 drivers license required.

Call Fort Nelson Heating Ltd. 1.250.233.5033 or e-mail resume: fortnelsonheating@ hotmail.com

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiďŹ cation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Kenmore washer & Beaumont dryer, used less than 3 months. Both are white, and in mint condition. $650 for the pair. Call 250-342-9059

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Dry Gulch #5 Green Acres mobile home park. Off of hwy 93/95 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat. April 21st. Follow balloons

DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Field/Engineer Layout Kitimat, BC Canada. Supervise project layouts Responsible for construction quality control, in particular, ensuring that the materials installed in the project are in the proper locations and are the correct materials.

Analyze construction drawings for dimensional and quality control purposes and coordinates with the Project Engineer to clarify discrepancies. Use precision computerized equipment to deďŹ ne points of control and ensure the work is being installed true and plump. Responsible for coordinating with other construction trades to ensure that all are using appropriate control points. High School Diploma or equivalent; or 4 to 6 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in Line and Grade Persistent for Perfection This work will start 5/1/12 Please respond to this ad by 5/1/12 Please respond via email by placing Field Engineer in the subject line to patton@bakerconcrete.com

MACHINIST REQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D for jobber/repair shop in Sundre, AB. Applicant should have exp in millwrighting/mechanics.

Millwrights with machining exp may apply. Wages attractive.

Resume to 403-638-4649 or e-mail to fmachine@telus.net MORLEY MULDOON Transport is seeking qualiďŹ ed Heavy Duty Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Technicians, Dispatcher, HR/Safety Supervisor. Fax resume to 780-8426511 or email to: dispatch.mmt@telus.net.

SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta).

Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, beneďŹ ts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

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DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSTING Casual Employees The District of Invermere is seeking applications for our Casual Employee list for the 2012 season in the Public Works Department.

To be eligible you must possess a valid class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Special consideration will be given to people with previous construction or municipal works experience including Environmental Operators CertiĂ&#x20AC;cation. An air brakes endorsement or a valid class 3 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license would be an asset.

Under the supervision of the Public Works Foreman, the casual employee performs a variety of manual labour duties and equipment operations. Work involves the general maintenance of municipal infrastructures including roads and streets, storm drainage, water and sewer systems, parks, cemetery and buildings. The primary tasks considered for this posting involve buildings, parks, roads and utility maintenance and repair.

Applicants must possess sound communication and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of WCB regulations would be an asset.

This position is within C.U.P.E. 2982 bargaining unit. A full job description is available for this position.

Kim Leibel, Managersend of Building Protectiveand Services Please your &resume cover letter to: District ofDave Invermere Hamilton PO Box 339 (914 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8th Avenue) publisher@thefreepress.ca Box1K0 2350 Invermere,P.O. BC, V0A Fernie, BC, V0B 1M0 Fax: 250-342-2934

Applicants are invited to submit their resumes to: Kim Leibel, Manager of Building & Protective Services District of Invermere PO Box 339 (914 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8th Avenue) Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Fax: 250-342-2934

Applications will be received by the Manager of Building & Protective Services at the District of Invermere ofĂ&#x20AC;ce up to and including 2:00pm, Monday April 30, 2012

Applications will be received by the Manager of Building & Protective Services at the District of Invermere ofĂ&#x20AC;ce up to and including 2:00 p.m., Monday April 30, 2012.

No phone calls please.

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The Free Press has an opening for a full time info@invermere.net www.invermere.net Associate Publisher/Sales Representative.

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and fun, but results-oriented team, and will be able to meet and exceed sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients, while at the same time developing new business for the newspaper.

The District of Invermere is accepting applications for Summer The ability to work independently in anStudents to extremely work as part of our Publicfast-paced Works staff. environment while adhering to CUPE deadlines is abargaining must. Candidates This position is within the Local 2982 unit. considered for the position will be results This position is temporary, full-time, 40 hours per week. and oriented, strong communicators, be willing to learn and adapt in an everDuties include semi-skilled, manual labour, Ă owerbed planting and changing business environment.

TheTosuccessful will also condition, be an and maintenance. be eligible youcandidate must be in good physical active member of the Knowledge community andengines be possess a valid Class 5 Drivers License. of small willing to get behind community initiatives would be an asset. and events with a positive and helpful attitude. A vehicle and a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s This position within is C.U.P.E. 2982 bargaining unitaand wagesworking follow the licence required.

We offer great with a better than average Collectiveenvironment Agreement. compensation plan, along with a strong benefits package.

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Garage Sales

Business/OfďŹ ce Service DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability beneďŹ ts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

Pets & Livestock

Livestock BULLS For Sale: Registered top quality Luings. Two=year olds & yearlings. Telephone 250-346-3100 E-mail:galenacreekranch@telus.net

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CANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T GET Up Your Stairs?

Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991.

DIY STEEL Building deals!

Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. Free brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170. **HOME PHONE Reconnect** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid long distance specials! Feature package specials! Referral program! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be without a home phone! Call to connect!

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Window Cleaning

Krystal Klear Window Washing & Snow Plowing

250-342-0450 Serving the Valley for over a decade!

Estate Sales

Estate Sales

ESTATE / FARM AUCTION FOR THE ESTATE OF MR. MURRAY CARRY

(Longtime resident & rancher in the Cranbrook area) at 3675 - 17th ST SOUTH, CRANBROOK, B.C. (Directions: Take Victoria Ave to 17 St S, turn left)

SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012, AT 11 A.M. SHARP! Tractors, farm machinery, outdoor equipment, antiques & collectibles, furniture & household For detailed listing go to www.highcountryauctions.net or call 250-341-5316 TERMS: Cash, Visa, MC, certiĂ&#x201E;ed company cheques VIEWING: Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. - sale time Concession by Cranbrook Colts Friendship Hockey

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SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money and save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

WINDERMERE, B.C. Well built house, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms up; 2 bedrooms, 1 bath down in self contained suite.

Across from school.

Very clean, partially renovated and ready for immediate occupancy.

Single detached garage.

For details and pictures go to: www.highcountryauctions.net or call 250-341-5316.

CHARMING 2 BEDROOM HOUSE! Excellent location, Valley view. W/D, D/W, $850 + utilities. Available. Jeff 250688-1105 EDGEWATER 3 acres 6 bdrms 4 full baths 2 kitchens 2 living rooms 10 appliances. $950/mth. 403-650-8654 Invermere: large 4 bedroom house, 13th St. W/D, DW, N.S. $1200 + utilities avail May 1.

Call 250-341-1650 Kinsman Beach: 3 bedrm house W/D, DW, microwave, wood stove & ďŹ replace. $1000/mo. Call 250-342-6975

Cars - Sports & Imports

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STEEL BUILDING- Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700.

40x50 $14,480.

47x76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

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Misc. Wanted

2 Bedroom fully furnished ground-ďŹ&#x201A;oor apartment for rent. All utilities, cable & free laundry facilities included. $850/mth plus D/D, N/S. Long term preferred.

Only 1.5 blocks from downtown Invermere!

Kitchen and bathroom recently renovated. Available immediately.

Local Coin Collector buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold & Silver Coins.

Call Chad 250-863-3082

Real Estate For Sale By Owner

Phone(250) 342-9712. or email camperkaren@shaw.ca more info and photos: kijiji.ca Ad ID 367486174

5 bedroom home. Close to schools. Recently renovated.

250-341-1106

Houses For Sale Two homes and a shop in Golden for sale.

Kijiji 370618987. Phone 250-344-5772 or 344-0553.

AKISKINOOK resort - 1 bdrm fully furnished condo, indoor pool, hot tub. $750/ month includes cable.

Call 403-281-3991

Lake Windermere Pointe condos starting at $1000 plus utilities. Several choice properties available. Contact Eric Redeker at First Choice Realty at 250-342-5914 for an appointment.

Newer 2bdrm + den townhome in dwntwn Invermere. Fully furnished & equipped, walk to beach & stores, garage, gas f/p. $1250+utilities. Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-688-0362 Kijiiji.ca Ad 366313307.

Apartment Furnished 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

Duplex / 4 Plex Windermere 2 bdrm suite, recently renovated,4 appliances, large deck, large yard, view of lake, separate entrance, ample parking, 3 blocks from beach. Avail immediately $700/mth.

Call or text 250-409-7435 or sillymilleys@shaw.ca

Misc for Rent Available May 1 two one bedroom suites, furnished or not. Prices start at $650 plus utilities. Contact Eric Redeker at First Choice Realty 250-342-5914 Panorama Resort Studio avail May 1st with all amenities. $750/mnth inclusive 1st & last required. Call 905-263-4690

Motels,Hotels Skookum Inn Motel has 2 bedrm, 2 bath suite with full kitchen & living room for long term rent. $900/mnth includes utilites & cable. Suite includes basic cooking utensils, cutlery, plates, cups, etc. Avail. Apr 15. DD required. Call John 250-342-6293.

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Kinsmen Beach to get much-needed restoration this spring

Kirsten Harma, Program Co-ordinator of the Lake Windermere Ambassadors demonstrates the eroding section of beach that will be restored this spring.

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In an effort to restore Kinsmen Beach and prevent further erosion, the Lake Windermere Ambassadors (LWA) and the District of Invermere (DOI) are planning a soft shoreline restoration

later this month.

For a number of years the shoreline at Kinsmen Beach has been gradually eroding thanks to a combination of human traffic as well as natural causes.

Since part of the Lake WIndermere Management Plan is to protect and maintain the shoreline, the LWA and the DOI are planning a "soft" shoreline restoration project, with a goal of breaking ground

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on the April 22 weekend. There are also concerns that the eroding high bank could be dangerous for children using the beach.

"Over the years the shoreline has been eroded through natural and manmade processes and is reaching a point where rehabilitation is required to prevent further impacts to the aquatic and terrestrial environment,â&#x20AC;? Rory Hromadnik, Director of Development Services for the District of Invermere said in a release.

"We want this to be a model project for the community because it is such a wellvisited beach," Kirsten Harma, Program Co-ordinator for the Lake Windermere Ambassadors added.

The key term being used here is a "soft" restoration, as opposed to a hard restoration, which Harma says would involve using bulkheads to turn away the waves.

Harma says that while the bulkhead route is the more foolproof one, it can actually cause more harm than good, as waves are merely re-directed to another part of the beach where they cause further erosion on someone else's property. Instead, the plan is to use a combination of rocks, logs and native vegetation, which has the added bonus of creating extra habitats and food sources for any nearby wildlife.

"The rough edges of the rock will deflect waves so as not to create worse erosion further down the beach,â&#x20AC;? Harma

said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Native plants will provide food and shelter for migratory and resident birds, and will also provide food for fish spawning on the shoreline.â&#x20AC;?

Furthermore, Harma says that because there is so much traffic on the beach, there are plans to try and funnel visitors to the beach using specific points of access, such as new stairways or paths.

With so many different access points to the beach at the moment, Harma says that using these new channels of access will help reduce any man-made damage from visitors climbing up and down the high banks next to the shore.

While the project is set to begin work following Earth Day on April 22 thanks to financial contributions from the DOI, Canadian Wildlife Foundation, Columbia Basin Trust and the Columbia Valley Local Conservation fund among others, there is a need for volunteers to help with the planting of the new vegetation along the shore. As such Harma is asking anyone who is interested in taking part in a bit of a gardening exercise to contact the LWA either by emailing info@lakeambassadors.ca or by calling them at 250-341-6898. In the meantime, Harma asks for patience from beach visitors as the work gets underway.

"It's going to look like mud and muck for a couple months," Harma laughed.

"We're just asking that people hold on and visualize (what the beach will look like) a couple of years from now." y

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Wednesday, April 18, 2012 The Valley Echo

New book to 'keep Jumbo wild'

Hockey players hit Invermere

SUBMITTED Special to The Valley Echo

Skier, mountaineer, and journalist Keith Liggett of Fernie, and author, publisher, artist and musician Randy Morse of Kaslo, have teamed up to launch a new book and ebook project, intended to assist the effort to ensure Jumbo stays wild — forever.

Liggett has been writing mountain-centric material for decades. Morse is the author of numerous books, including The Mountains of Canada, Canada The Mountains, The Naked Mountain, and the forthcoming Man Up in Ten Lessons.

The two intend to create two gorgeous books -- one a largely hand-printed limited edition, in collaboration with Fernie's Clawhammer Press, the other a handsome colour trade tome, to be produced by Cranbrook's Rocky Mountain Printing. Plans are also in the works to produce an enhanced ebook, that will include the text and images from the printed works, as well as spoken word, music, video, and interactivity.

"Keith and I are old dudes, who share a life-long love of mountains," Morse said recently. "We came together while discussing the St. Eugene Writers Conference. When we heard about the B.C. government's decision to allow the Jumbo resort to proceed, we quickly realized we could contribute to 'the cause,'" he added. "There are lots of people out there who've never seen the Jumbo area, people who may never have the chance to do so -- we want to reach out to them through these books and ebook, to give them a loving, lasting taste of just how spectacularly special this area is," Morse concluded.

This initiative is a fundraiser — all net proceeds will go directly to the Ktunaxa Jumbo defence fund.

"We're requesting that anyone who has photos, text, music, or video they think might be appropriate for a project like this, contact us," Liggett said. "The more submissions from the public, the merrier. If you love wild alpine areas generally, and Jumbo in particular, we want to hear from you!"

Preliminary plans are afoot to launch a Jumbo Forever Wild tour throughout the Kootenays this fall, featuring an exhibition of works from the books and ebook, as well as spoken word and musical performances "We're deeply concerned about the ultimate fate of this magical area," Morse said. "But we also want to celebrate the fact it exists, we want to remind people of the joy the simple existence of places like Jumbo brings to the world, so we're going about this work with big grins!"

will advance to eventually form Team BC which will compete in the 2012 National U18 Championship in Dawson Creek, B.C. The Host Committee is excited for the opportunity to host the 2012 Female U18 BC Cup. “We wish all the players good luck and safe travels and hope that they enjoy their stay in our beautiful valley," a member of the host commitee said. Opening Ceremonies will be on Thursday April 26 at 6:30 p.m. just before the game opener.

Games will run all day Friday and Saturday with the final game on Sunday morning. We are looking for volunteers to do time/score keeping and penalty boxes. If you can help or would like further information please contact Kim Westergaard at kimole@shaw.ca or 250- 342-5820 and or Louise Helmer at louise@maxhelmer.ca 250-342-5306.

SUBMITTED Special to The Valley Echo

The B.C. Hockey Female High Performance Program is excited to hold the 2012 U18 BC Cup in Invermere B.C. April 25-April 29 2012. A total of 100 players from around the province have been selected from various zone camps to compete at the U18 BC cup.

The cup is the second stage of the program, bringing the players together in a five team, jamboree style, tournament. During the BC cup players will be evaluated and selections will be made for invitations to the Team BC Provincial Camp that will take place May 1720 in Salmon Arm, B.C. Following that camp selected athletes

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