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Radium hot pools to go private Parks Canada annouces new plan for Radium, Banff and Jasper hot springs

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A surprise move announced on Monday (April 30) by Parks Canada to privatize business operations at all three Canadian Rockies Hot Springs will affect 20 employees at the Radium Hot Springs pool in Kootenay National Park.

“From a union perspective, let me just say that it’s completely ludicrous for the employer to consider commercialization or privatization of the hot springs,” said Kevin King, the regional vice-president of the Union of National CONTINUES TO 'RADIUM' ON PAGE A2

Valley transit gets green light Annual operating agreement renewed until March 2013 STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

Despite the recent announcement that the Golden transit service would be coming to an end following a town council decision, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Columbia Valley Directors Committee voted unanimously on Thursday

STEVE JESSEL/VALLEY ECHO Birder Russell Cannings shows Shannon Swan the sights of the Columbia Valley during one of the opening activities of the Wings Over the Rockies Festival on Monday (May 7).

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(May 3) to sign the new annual operating agreement for Columbia Valley Transit (CVT), effectively continuing the service until March 2013.

“Technically, the operator has been operating since about the beginning of April without a contract, just on the basis of getting the contract approved,” RDEK Board of Directors Vice Chair and District of Invermere mayor Gerry Taft said.

CVT, which currently uses a bus to service the communities of Canal Flats, Fairmont Hot Springs, Windermere, Invermere, Radium and Edgewater, has been in operation for about three and a half years. At STEVE JESSEL/VALLEY ECHO present, there is one bus that runs Mon- DIstrict of Invermere mayor Gerry Taft says big day to Friday in these communities, and changes may be coming to valley transit. a second bus that runs on Mondays and Fridays for the Health Connections service ley,” Taft said. “If you do one thing propthat runs from Golden to Cranbrook, also erly, then a whole bunch of other things won’t work for other people, especially making a stop in Invermere.

Costs for the transit are split between with just one bus.”

To this end, Taft said the board may BC Transit and RDEK, and Taft says consider changing the Monday to Frithe new contract will cost RDEK an extra $24,000 or so compared to the one day bus to a Tuesday to Thursday route previous. The increase in cost is directly to avoid exactly such a situation. With tied to the cost of leasing new buses, as ridership down by over 6 per cent, acthe two CVT buses are nearing the end cording to the BC Transit 2010-2011 anof their five-year life span and are set to nual performance summary, Taft said it’s hard to justify getting a second bus be replaced by 2013.

The contractor, Olympus Stage Lines just to fill those specific days. “[Although] in some ways, getting a Ltd., who runs CVT was also responsible for the soon-to-be discontinued Golden second bus would provide for a better service, and Taft said that because of the schedule and service that might inGolden cancellation, CVT faces even crease ridership,” Taft said. “It’s kind of the chicken and the egg.” more challenges in the future.

For the future, Taft said they will conAs the two Golden buses were also used as backups in case one of the CVT tinue to consult with transit users and buses broke down, there could be direct stakeholders on ways to improve the bus consequences on CVT routes should a service. For his part, Taft feels the cost to bus be out of service. Taft said should the replace the buses is quite high and wants Health Connections bus break down, to push BC Transit for a different bus then the bus that services the aforemen- model for the urban route as opposed to tioned communities would be forced to the highway route to cut costs. Taft would cancel its route in order to focus on the also like to see improved marketing for the bus service, including the on-call serHealth Connections service.

“The biggest challenge with CVT is vice, which he feels is under-utilized.

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Employees and Public Service Alliance of Canada, which represent Parks Canada workers. “I think everyone should know that the discovery of the hot springs led to the creation of the national park system so they’re actually privatizing the origins of our national parks.”

The plans to privatize will affect a total of 42 employees at the three hot springs — which also include the Banff Upper Hot Springs and the Miette Hot Springs in Jasper — who have been notified their positions may be subject to workforce adjustment, which could result in new job offers with the successful proponent or provisions of their collective agreement kicking in. The Radium pool is the largest hot spring out of the three, as well as in all of Canada.

“These employees are obviously devastated,” King said. “These employees have provided long term services in Radium for a very, very long time for Canadians and our international visitors enjoying the services provided at the Radium aquacourt.”

“We’re going to work under the provisions of the collective agreement to ensure the employees are supported and their rights are respected,” executive director of the mountain national parks Tracy Thiessen told The Valley Echo.

She could not say whether the hot springs will continue to run under one umbrella or splinter into three separate enterprises. Currently, annual pass holders can access all three locations.

“Those are some of the questions that we’re grappling with in the development of the request for proposals,” Thiessen said. “We’ve targeted to try to see if we could succeed in developing the transfer for May 2013 so if we were to follow that path, the Request for Proposal (RFP) would go out in the next six to eight weeks and that’s currently our goal, to try to meet that timeline.”

“What we would expect from a successful private sector proponent is that they

SUBMITTED PHOTO The hot springs in Radium will operate as usual until May 2013.

will no doubt have a different model for operating the hot pools that could imply higher fees, it could imply different hours, and it could imply a completely different level of service as well,” she said.

Until then, it will be business as usual at the hot pool with no changes to what users normally expect, Thiessen said.

The privatization of the Radium Hot Springs pool is not a unique experience, said Graham Kerslake, president of Tourism Radium and the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce.

“If Parks Canada is looking at third party contracts in areas not considered to be their core competency, I think that’s consistent with a lot of what corporate Canada is doing so I think that’s a positive; I think that’s a benefit.”

The announcement came the same day the federal government revealed its most recent round of staffing cuts. With Parks Canada being one of the affected agencies, 16 employees from Yoho and Kootenay National Parks have been laid off while eight more are forced to consider workforce adjustment options, confirmed King.

“Just last year, Parks management was bragging up how wonderful these employees were doing in our celebratory year of our 100th anniversary, and then with sneakiness and stealth and swiftness, they identified without warning that these jobs were going to alternate service delivery,” said King about the impending privatization.

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Page Three Final push to raise funds to protect Lot 48 Conservancy group just $366,000 shy of $7.2 million price tag for land parcel STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is aiming to close out their efforts to conserve Columbia Lake Lot 48 with one final push.

“It’s an amazing piece of land,” said Nancy Newhouse, Canadian Rockies Program Manager for the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

Lot 48, located five kilometres south of Fairmont Hot Springs, is an ecologically and culturally sensitive parcel of land over 300 acres located on the eastern shore of Columbia Lake.

Efforts to conserve the property first began in 2005, when the land’s private owners made plans to create a golf resort in the area. This began a back-and-forth discussion that resulted in the Regional District of East Kootenday (RDEK) down-zoning the land to agricultural use only. In 2010, the longtime owners then petitioned the regional district to work with them to find a solution that would both protect the land and compensate the owners financially.

The NCC then began negotiations to

SUBMITTED PHOTO The purchase of Lot 48 will ensure an 18,000 acre conservation area on the east side of Columbia Lake.

purchase the land at a $7.2 million price tag that includes funds to create a stewardship endowment for long-term management of the property.

To date, the NCC has raised 95 per cent of the necessary funds and — with a deadline of June 1, 2012 — are now turning to local communities and major funders alike in an effort to raise the final $366,000.

“It’s really exciting to be this close,” said Newhouse. “There are so many layers about this project that are exciting, but for us, in part, it’s just how much it has brought all different interests together... it’s really a classic example of effective partnership.”

A large variety of groups and organizations have supported the project over the years, including but not limited to the Columbia Basin Trust, the Regional District of East Kootenay, BC Hydro Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program and a number of local groups and organizations. “[Lot 48] is hugely significant because it lays at the headwaters of the whole Columbia system,” Newhouse said. “This 315 acre parcel will connect and create an 18,000 acre conservation network on the east side of the lake.”

Aside from the land being an important habitat for animals such as elk, bighorn sheep, badgers, grizzly bears,

black bears, cougars and bobcats, the land also holds special significance for the Ktunaxa Nation, as for thousands of years the Ktunaxa used the area as a transportation route and, to this day, archaeological evidence of this 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 in a March release. “It is the foundation of the Ktunaxa Creation Story, and has been used by our people for thousands of years.”

The NCC is now asking any and all individuals who are interested in seeing this parcel of land conserved to make a donation. Newhouse said a large number of people had expressed interest in being a part of the solution in the past, but they were unable to accept donations up until this point as they were not 100 per cent confident the project would go through. Now, with the final goal of $7.2 million so close, the NCC is hopeful they can raise the necessary funds by June 1.

“Protecting Lot 48 is essential to maintaining the integrity of the entire east side of the lake forever,” Newhouse said. “This is an opportunity for everyone who cares about this amazing property to show their support in ways great or small.”

To donate, or to learn more about the efforts to conserve Lot 48, contact Newhouse at (250) 342-5521 or email nancy. newhouse@natureconservancy.ca.

Fields store in Invermere one of 57 avoiding closure NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

The Fields Dollar Depot in Invermere will remain open after FHC Holdings Ltd. (FHC) announced on Monday (May 1) it had closed its deal with Hudson’s Bay Company to purchase 57 Fields stores across Canada, of which the Invermere location is one.

“Our team is very excited at the prospect of serving the 57 communities in which it has acquired stores, and will work to ensure people continue to be able to get what they need in their local communities,” FHC President Jason McDougall stated in a press release.

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He confirmed FHC will be assuming the store’s existing lease which expires in 2020.

The next closest location included in the acquisition is Golden.

Fields, previously owned by HBC, has been a fixture in small Canadian towns for decades, stated the press release, with the first store in Western Canada opening in Vancouver in 1950. The stores newly acquired by FHC are located across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories.

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In April 2011, the Invermere location held a grand reopening after undergoing weeks of renovations, and was one of six stores in the country that upgraded to a new Dollar Depot model.

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RCMP Report For the week of Friday, April 27 to Monday, April 30

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Columbia Valley Detachment Open House As was done last year, Columbia Valley detachment will be hosting an open house. More information will be provided next week with full particulars — just giving everyone a heads up. The date will be May 24th from 5 to 8 p.m. The Windermere Lions Club will be hosting a barbecue and Tim Hortons will be providing treats. Further sponsors will be announced with more information to follow.

Invermere Citizens on Patrol is Needing More Volunteers The turnout for Radium was a success and this program will get started in the near future.

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An information session will be organized in the near future — just planting the bug in your ear to think about it.

April 27 The Columbia Valley detachment responded to a complaint of disturbance in the parking lot of Tim Hortons. On arrival, RCMP discovered a group of people had organized a get-together over Facebook. The group was co-operative and moved after they were advised by police that the noise was disturbing residents in the area.

April 28 Const. Ralph risked life and limb to ensure the well-being of a Husky dog that was left in a vehicle at the pools in Radium. The rear windows were halfway down and although the inside of the vehicle was hot, the evaluation was that the dog was not in immediate distress. Const.

Ralph observed there was a bowl in the car and reached in to unlock the car to retrieve the bowl and supply water for the dog. His thinking was either his hand would get ripped up or the dog would co-operate. Although the dog appreciated the assistance, Const. Ralph advised that the dog refused to identify himself when asked. Beyond the call of duty.

April 28 The Columbia Valley detachment received a report of an insecure residence in the 5000 block of Raven Rd. in Fairmont. A window was found broken and entry appeared to have been gained.

The owner of the residence was not located at the time. It is believed that a TV may have been stolen from the residence. The investigation is continuing.

April 29 A 59-year-old male from Invermere was found intoxicated and lying down on the sidewalk in front of the local bars in town at 2:50 a.m. The male was arrested for being drunk in public and released in the morning with a ticket for being drunk in a public place.

April 29 The Columbia Valley detachment was advised of a single vehicle accident with a deer on Hwy 93/95 at 7 p.m. near Dry Gulch. The deer was killed as a result of the impact. The driver was not injured and the vehicle was able to be driven away.

April 29 The Columbia Valley detachment was advised of two stranded skiers who were stranded while on a five-day trek from Alberta to B.C. through Kootenay National Park in the area of Mount McQuade/Elk Lakes. One of the skiers had lost their skis off a cliff. Search and Rescue were contacted and it was determined that since the two hikers were not in any emergency, or lost, there was no need for immediate attendance. The experienced hikers remained at their location and Parks was able to fly in and drop off skis. The hikers were able to communicate their problem via a satellite phone. Our thanks to the Park Wardens for looking after this problem.

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Bike Rodeo I had the pleasure of doing a bike rodeo for the kids at Eileen Madson Elementary School. I laid out the bike course to make it as challenging as possible in order to have a good look at the kids' ability to control their bikes. We also practiced our hand signals. I, however, also had to play with their minds.

Nearing the last class before they started the obstacle course, I mentioned to the children that the course was challenging and so far only three kids had to be taken to the hospital. I could see that one of the girls' reaction went from all smiles to all gloom. After my talk, I took questions and the one that went gloom on me raised her hand. She asked if I was serious that three kids went to the hospital.

You would think that my parental, loving and kind instincts would kick in, but I guess now that my son is all grown up and no longer home, these instincts seem to be lacking and I informed the child it was true. As she was going through the most difficult obstacle, I informed her to be careful as this was the obstacle that sent the three to the hospital. She made it. I also informed the kids that part of the obstacle was to cross the crosswalk near the school ensuring that they walk the bike across the road. As I stood nearby and the kids approached the crosswalk, I would tell some of the kids that we were behind schedule and to go ahead and ride the bike across rather than walk it across. As they were about to fall for my trick, I grabbed them by the scruff of the neck and advised them that even adults don’t know it all. I tried that on some other kids and got the response, “don’t think so.” To those kids, I admonished them with, “I’m a policeman, you don’t listen to the police?” My thanks to all the staff, parent volunteers and the Grade 7 leadership class for helping out with the rodeo. Also thanks to Columbia Cycle and Bike Works for inspecting the bikes.

—Marko Shehovac

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Opinions and Letters Private vs. public NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

Parks Canada is assuring the public the move to privatize the Canadian Rockies Hot Springs will be beneficial in the long run — improved service, possibly more jobs and an overall improvement to operations.

That user costs may also increase is not something anyone is willing to comment on because the fees haven't gone up — yet.

But as mountain national parks executive director Theresa Thiessen said: "What we would expect from a successful private sector proponent is that they will no doubt have a different model for operating the hot pools that could imply higher fees... " It's the common expectation that when private enterprise takes over anything originally considered the public domain, increased costs are soon to follow.

While profit-driven contractors are poised to take over what many consider to be an invaluable jewel in the Canadian crown of national parks, it's been stated — and it's expected — that they will bring in new services and amenities which will undoubtedly add to the unique experience the hot springs pools already have to offer.

But when the price tag to access the new "benefits" has the adverse effect of denying those with less disposable income access to the offerings of their own country's national parks — and no one is willing to talk about it from the outset — it's definitely cause for concern.

What's also alarming about this decision is that the Canadian public loses one more stake in what it can govern through its choice of elected officials.

Private enterprise is absolutely necessary and fundamentally important to a healthy economy.

Market competition makes for higher quality products and services, and everyone does stand to benefit in the long run.

But at one point should we — or can we — as concerned citizens decide what is fair game as far as privatization goes, and what should forever remain under governmental control?

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TO THE EDITOR Mother’s Day – Part Two Dear Editor: Sequels are rarely a good idea, so last year when I wrote a Mother’s Day letter to the editor for my mom, Maryann Pereira. I did not think I would be doing it again this year.

It was a wonderful feeling to watch my mom open her gift on Mother’s Day, a framed newspaper clipping of her article.

At first she thought it was a joke...

I guess that’s what I get for being a prankster all my life! After a lot of, “No, seriously mom…happy mother’s day, I wrote this for you,” Mama Pereira finally got the point.

My mom is one of the most important people in my life; she has influenced and instilled such great qualities over the years in my brother, sister and myself.

This year — although I would love to surprise my mom again and write something about her — my life has changed a bit. I am getting married!

Now, I am trying to make sure this letter does not come off in a “Car-

Maybe one day the two kids will meet and get married… okay, maybe that’s a “Carrie Bradshaw from Sex in the City” thought.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Maryann Pereiras and Vijay Patels in the world. It does not matter how old we are, married or single, you’re not just our moms… you’re our whole world.

Alicia Pereira Westside Park

In Praise of Valley Pride Dear Editor: Thank you for your splendid coverage of the Wildsight wetland cleanup that took place on Valley Pride Day, Saturday, April 28. I was also pleased to see that on page A7 you drew attention to the many other groups who also contributed to the cleanup efforts throughout the valley. Many of these groups included children and I commend the parents for making Valley Pride Day a family affair.

Jim Galloway Brisco

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rie Bradshaw from Sex in the City” think-out loud-as-I-type-kind of tone. Plain and simple, my life is about to take a new and exciting turn, and now I will have two moms to celebrate this Mother’s Day. The more moms the better — double the guidance, double the food take-home packages, double the fun … that sounds like a Spearmint Gum commercial.

I still work at World Vision and love it, so this year, in addition to writing another letter to the editor, I decided that a great way to support Mayann Pereira and my “new mom, Vijay Patel” is to support an expectant mom living in poverty through the World Vision Gift Catalogue or even sponsor a child in their name (www. worldvision.ca).

The way I see it, without my mom and my dreamy fiancée’s mom, we would not being saying our “I Dos” later this summer. So the least we can do is give the gift in our moms’ names to help two expecting moms have the same opportunity to be great mothers to their kid(s).

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WED MAY 9 â&#x20AC;˘Jaclyn Guillou, Strand's Old House, 7 p.m. $10

THURS MAY 17 â&#x20AC;˘Special Olympics BC AGM, 7 p.m. District of Invermere office

thurs may 10 â&#x20AC;˘Wilmer Waterworks District AGM, Wilmer Communit Hall, 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘Wings Festival Evening Presentation at Pynelogs, "David Thompson: Birder", 7 p.m.

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FRI MAY 11 â&#x20AC;˘All Saint's Church Guild Mother's Day Luncheon, Edgewater Legion, 12 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘Georgina DuBois Dedication at the Valley Fitness Centre, 12:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘Columbia Valley Arts Council presents the La Cafamore String Quartet with Pianist Nina Horvath at the Edgewater Hall, 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘Wings Festival Evening Presentation at Pynelogs, " The Geology, the Hikes and the Birds of the Rocky Mountains

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SUBMITTED Special to The Valley Echo

On Saturday (May 5), despite the pouring rain, the Fairmont and District Lions' Club took to the highway to collect some soggy garbage from roadside ditches.

After several hours of work, the volunteers headed to Smoking Waters Restaurant and the Lions' Club would like to say a special thank you to the staff there for their hard work and support.

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Columbia RiverRevelstoke MLA welcomes wage hike, criticizes exceptions NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

After a decade-long drought of hikes to the provincial minimum wage, the BC Liberal Government raised B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minimum wage to $10.25 per hour on Tuesday (May 1). This is the third and final increase to the minimum wage rate over the past year and effectively fulfills the commitment Premier Christy Clark made in May 2011, of increasing minimum wage in three parts to the new rate by May 1, 2012. â&#x20AC;&#x153;British Columbians who made $8 per hour last year, could now have more than an additional $4,000 in their pockets this year,â&#x20AC;? Minister of Labour, Citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Services and Open Government Margaret MacDiarmid said in a press release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good news for individuals and families â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good news for the economy.â&#x20AC;?

But the exclusion of some workers from the wage hike is problematic, according to Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We went ten years with no increase and we had fallen to one of the lowest minimum wages in Canada with some of the highest costs of living so this is obviously a positive step from that perspective,â&#x20AC;? Macdonald told The Valley Echo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We [the NDP] had campaigned on a promise of raising it to ten dollars an hour and, of course, this

is now more than that; we had also wage at about $11.25 per hour. talked about the need to move it up â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that it is true that it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t incrementally with inflation so that really represent a living wage,â&#x20AC;? Macyou donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get jumps for employers,â&#x20AC;? donald said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nevertheless, it is conhe said. sistent with what we [the NDP] have â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fact that some workers are left out been talking about so from that perI think is troubling and clearly unfair.â&#x20AC;? spective itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obviously a good move.â&#x20AC;?

When the first general increase was But local business owner Paul Chrisintroduced last May, minimum wage ty isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure if the move is going to help was increased to $8.75 per hour for or hurt small businesses. most workers, and the training wage The owner of Monkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Uncle Toy was repealed. At that time, a sepa- and Gift Company on 7th Avenue is rate minimum wage of $8.50 per hour also the past chair of the Columbia came into effect for employees who Valley Chamber of Commerce. serve liquor.

Having more money in your pocket When the second is always a good increase was introthing, he said. duced in Novem- â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fact that some workers â&#x20AC;&#x153;But, for small ber 2011, the mini- are left out I think is businesses, quite mum wage rate troubling and clearly unfair.â&#x20AC;? often the only way jumped to $9.50 you can deal with NORM MACDONALD while the miniincreased cost is COLLUMBIA RIVER-REVELSTOKE MLA mum wage rate for to increase some liquor servers inof your prices,â&#x20AC;? he creased to $8.75. said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So as people have more spendUnder the new employment stan- ing money, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also paying more dards, the minimum wage for liquor for some items. servers is now $9 per hour while piece â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to rates for hand harvesting remain at balance out.â&#x20AC;? a percentage of the first general inChristy thinks the increase will also crease implemented last May. be an issue for those businesses that â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is absolutely unfair and arbitrary were offering what was once conof this government to increase the sidered a premium wage, which is minimum wage [to $10.25 per hour] now on par with the minimum wage for some workers and not others,â&#x20AC;? standard. president of the B.C. Federation of Laâ&#x20AC;&#x153;We certainly have always paid highbour (BCFED) Jim Sinclair stated in a er than minimum wage here so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not press release . going to react immediately because And the new wage still doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t en- I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certainly something I sure that people who are working 40 need to start planning for,â&#x20AC;? he said. hours per week are earning enough to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keeping that distance â&#x20AC;&#x201D; between stay above the poverty line, he said, as what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m paying and what minimum the Low Income Cut-off methodology wage is â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is certainly going to be a used by Statistics Canada puts that challenge.â&#x20AC;?

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NEWS

Grizzly maims paw in trap New developments to DriveABLE progam

Conservation officer speculates bear hibernated with trap through winter

Controversial program for elderly drivers a heated local issue

NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

The Invermere conservation office service is aware of a local incident involving a grizzly bear that appears to have lost some toes due to having its paw caught in a trap. A set of before photographs taken on April 17 by trail cameras set up on private property west of Invermere up Johnson Road reveal the full size grizzly with a small pine marten trap attached to its right paw. Night images captured in the ensuing week of the same bear show the trap gone as well as some of its toes.

“It took a while, but finally the pictures were disclosed to us and our interest was the wellbeing of that bear,” conservation officer Greg Kruger said. “We wanted to get that trap off.”

After seeing the first set of images, the plan was to capture and tranquilize the bear in order to remove the trap.

“As soon as we were strategizing that, I was given the second set of pictures that show the trap was gone off that bear and either all its toes or a few toes where the trap was locked on,” Kruger said.

Conservation officers have determined the trap is a Conibear trap used to trap pine martens, a weasel-like fur bearing animal common to the area. Lawful trapping on both Crown land and private property takes place all around Invermere, said Kruger.

“There are a lot of designated trap lines,” he said. “There’s a very good chance this bear got into a couple marten sets... because the trapper would use a bait to attract a marten and that same bait attracted this bear.”

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Local seniors required to test their driving ability in order to stay behind the wheel no longer have to go great distances to get assessed. As of Friday, April 27, a new DriveABLE centre opened in Cranbrook, meaning drivers in the Columbia Valley no longer have to make the trip to Kelowna or Nelson to determine if they can keep their license upon turning 80-years-old.

The opening of the centre follows on the heels of a major development to the DriveABLE program that was announced in March whereby seniors can now take a road test should they fail the in-office assessment at no additional cost.

“Changes in the DriveABLE BC processes have been implemented and directly address the concerns raised by seniors throughout the province about the DriveABLE in-office assessment,” BC Liberal candidate for the Columbia River Revelstoke riding Doug Clovechok told The

SUBMITTED PHOTO An image of the grizzly bear that conservation officers say hibernated through the winter with a pine marten trap on its paw.

From the information he’s gathered, Kruger said it’s likely the trap sprang on the bear late last year when a trapper had traps out for marten.

“There’s a good chance it went into the den with that trap on, and through the winter when it was hibernating, that trap would have cut off the circulation to its toes,” he said.

Kruger said when the bear came out of hibernation with the trap still on, it was likely able to pull it off because the tissue in the toes would have died, losing some in the process.

The second set of photographs that show the trap off also show some healing to the paw, he said.

“We have no idea where this bear is now but we are hoping it’s going to live out its life healthy and stay out of trouble, out of conflict with people,” Kruger said. “If this bear does ever get in conflict with people, then we ask people to report it to us — public safety is our main mandate so we are definitely interested if this bear does become a problem or safety issue.”

Reports to the Columbia Valley Conservation Officer call centre can be made 24/7 by calling 1-877-952-7277.

Valley Echo in an email. “I am proud of those seniors who took the time to let their government know how they felt about this issues and I am also proud of the BC Liberal government for hearing [their] voices and acting on them.”

A new system assessing elderly drivers was introduced in 2010, which requires drivers to be tested every two years once they reach the age of 80. Based on a doctor’s Driver’s Medical Examination Report (DMER), the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles (OSMV) decides if a DriveABLE test is necessary, which helps determine if the driver suffers from any cognitive impairment.

On April 4, Columbia RiverRevelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald held a meeting with Invermere seniors to address their concerns related to DriveABLE program. The hour-longer touch-screen DriveABLE exam — deemed unfair to those not comfortable with computers — was high on the list of complaints, as was the long distance commute to DriveABLE centres.

“We did not get complaints on the system that existed for seniors until DriveABLE was introduced in 2010, then a whole host of issues when this new CONT. TO 'DRIVER' ON PAGE A11

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MLAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Norm Macdonald

Fulfilling responsibility Every second week, I have the opportunity to share my thoughts on a number of issues that face my communities and in January I wrote an MLA report about community resilience. In recent times, it was this report that garnered the greatest number of constituent contacts, indicating to me that this is an issue that is of interest to many.

To increase the resilience of a community, action must be taken to enhance the capacity of citizens and institutions to thrive even during times of social, environmental or economic change. In my previous report, I wrote primarily about the need for communities to be able to make decisions for themselves.

But there are a number of other factors that are needed to ensure that rural communities are able to manage the challenges

brought about by climate change and peak oil. Local government leaders across the region are applying sustainability principles to governance, making sure that we are prepared for whatever the future holds.

Four key principles of sustainability that are being applied by communities are: resource conservation, social equity, adaptive management and just transition.

Resilient communities are careful to use existing resources in a manner that ensures maximum benefit for its citizens, not just for today but for tomorrow.

Resilient communities work toward developing policies and programs to make life more affordable and provide opportunities for all citizens to fully participate in community life.

Resilient communities are committed to adaptive management, using the

best practices available, developing a culture of continuous learning, and being prepared to modify strategies as more information becomes available.

But resilient communities also require a provincial understanding of just transition. Just transition means that mechanisms must be in place to ensure that â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as communities adapt to environmental, economic and social change â&#x20AC;&#x201D; no individual or sector bears an unfair burden. The provincial government must commit to just transition; it must fulfill this responsibility to communities.

There will be challenges ahead, but I believe our communities will thrive as citizens work together, share individual knowledge and focus efforts on building a stronger community. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Norm Macdonald MLA Columbia River - Revelstoke

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program was introduced,â&#x20AC;? Macdonald told The Valley Echo.

Clovechok held a meeting of his own with seniors on Monday (April 30) who were â&#x20AC;&#x153;surprised and concernedâ&#x20AC;? they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t receive the most up-to-date information on the DriveABLE program at their April 4 meeting with Macdonald, Clovechok said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My intent was not to have a political meeting but I just want to make sure that they know all of the information and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the feedback I got from them,â&#x20AC;? he said.

In his email, Clovechok stated the OSMV is in the process of contacting drivers who failed the in-office assessment in the six months prior to the changes to invite them to take an onroad evaluation. These drivers will be provided with a three-day temporary license before they take on-road portion of the DriveABLE assessment. For people who failed the inoffice assessment more than six months ago, their doctor must submit an updated report for review. If an improved cognitive condition is indicated, they will be offered an on-road assessment. New medical information, such as improvements to a condition or changes to prescription medications will also be considered. Individuals can also appeal licensing

decisions.

Despite the new centre in Cranbrook, Macdonald is still critical of the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accessibility. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no excuse for not being able to set up a system that communities can access in their own DOUG CLOVECHOK community â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we do it for 16-year-olds, we can certainly do it for seniors,â&#x20AC;?

Macdonald told The Valley Echo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even if the test was right, get it so that people can take it in Invermere. how difficult is that, to get a screen test in Invermere, and secondly do a road test in Invermere.â&#x20AC;?

There have been questions about the validity of the test and the government is just now doing a peer review to determine if the test is valid or not, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To take seniors and... force them into two years where there have been all sorts of accessibility issues and now, two years on entering into a secret contract, they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even say with certainty that the test is valid? It is a mess up of the first order,â&#x20AC;? Macdonald said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re scrambling to try to fix it.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is about getting information to a group of people who are really really scared and frustrated.â&#x20AC;? said Clovechok.

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I had stopped at a red light intending to make a right turn. Check left, check right, look at the sidewalk and right shoulder check. All clear, so I began to make the turn. I saw the cyclist on my right as I made another 180 degree sweep of the intersection and stopped before the far side of the crosswalk. He skimmed by my front bumper and kept going down the wrong side of the road.

It was a close call because I did not expect to see the cyclist there and was likely focused on ďŹ nding what I was most concerned about. This would be cross trafďŹ c coming from my left, pedestrians nearing the crosswalk and anything that might try to overtake me on the right. A cyclist can be hard to see because of their size and from a riderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s point of view there is absolutely no sense choosing a path that increases the risk.

I expect that this is why the law requires all trafďŹ c other than pedestrians to use the right hand side of the road. The cyclist I nearly collided with would have been much easier to see an yield to if he had been doing what the rules required and I anticipated.

Yes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still the law that cyclists must ride in the same direction as all motorized trafďŹ c and there is a good reason for it!

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50 years ago: The Lake Windermere Players took home four top prizes at the East Kootenay Drama Festival, held in Fernie. The players performed a one act play entitled "Silver Nails," and won best play, best di-

rector, best actor and best actress, and this marked the fifth time in seven years the Players had won the overall Festival award.

45 years ago: A gas tanker exploded at Radium Hot Springs. A semi-trailer gas tanker had rolled into Sinclair Creek just below the road. Witnesses said flames climbed as high as 150 feet from the site of the explo-

sion, and the two wooden bridges across Sinclair Creek burst into flames, trapping people on the other side.

35 years ago: The annual Windermere Valley Rodeo was making its return, and at the time, was claimed as the fastest growing spectator sport in America, with only baseball having more paid admissions in the previous year. Cowboys were

set to come from Alberta, Saskatchewan, B.C. and the United States to compete for the grand prize: a silver belt buckle.

23 years ago: Record numbers attended the Kinsmen Trade Fair and Heavy Equipment Show.

Over 4,000 people visited the annual event, which showcased heavy equipment and a record number of exhibitors. The Trade Fair was the Kinsmen's annual fundraiser and money raised was to go to a new sound system for the Columbia Valley Arena.

20 years ago: The crossroads just outside Invermere was scheduled to become an 18-hole golf course and 150-unit campground. The 242 acre community golf course was slated to be located on the southwest corner of the crossroads, and was a project of the Lake Windermere Lions Club.

10 years ago: A Fairmont Hot Springs woman had a black bear try to enter her house. This was one of several recent incidences for the woman, but in this case, she became alarmed when a bear began to scratch on her back door. Columbia Valley RCMP were forced to take the call in absence of any conservation officers, but were unable to locate the animal after a search.

5 years ago: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort was given a year-long extension to try and solve the issue of Lot 48. Despite concerns from local groups, the RDEK directors agreed to further delay a bylaw that would "backzone" the area in question in order to halt the hotly contested plans to construct an 18-hole golf resort on the lot.

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SUBMITTED PHOTOS The Arabian Spice Mountain dance troupe from Invermere had a chance to learn from some world-class instructors at their workshop in Calgary.

Bellydancing bliss STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

When Invermere’s Arabian Mountain Spice Dance Troupe took to the stage at the Nile Odyssey dance show in Calgary this past weekend (May 5), instructor Sandra Mercier says it was extremely nerve-wracking.

“It was very intimidating and nerve-wracking, but halfway through the crowd was cheering and clapping,” Mercier said.

“Suddenly, it was like ‘Oh my god, this is awesome.’ The fear of dancing in front of so many people just disappears.”

The troupe, which consists of five dancers, have been together since 2007 when Mercier began teaching Arabian dance classes.

She said that while the troupe initially numbered in the dozens, over time numbers have thinned down to what she has now.

The troupe started with small local shows and eventually worked their way up to performing all around the valley, from Edgewater and Windermere to Fairmont Hot Springs and Canal Flats. When they performed in Calgary, Mercier said it was by

far the biggest show of their time together.

“The performing part is the really hard part,” Mercier said. “People just maybe want to learn the dancing, but don’t really want to dance in front of other people.”

The group practices about twice a week, and Mercier said the amount of performances they do really picks up during the summer months. One thing the group can really take away from their recent performance in Calgary is the amount of work that goes into doing a truly successful group show, she said.

“What we learned is that to be able to pull off a group performance, a lot of hours are needed, way more than what we’ve been doing in the past,” she said. “I’m really hoping we continue like this because it pushed the troupe to work so much harder.”

For the future, Mercier hopes that they can start to travel a bit more for shows, and also looks forward to doing more workshops like the one in Calgary they participated in. Their next performance takes place at the Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Invermere on June 16.

“Being able to express yourself through music... you don’t need a a partner, you can just let yourself be moved,” Mercier said.

“It’s a lot of feelings that you can let out, and if you have anything bothering you, it all gets let out.”

NOTICE OF POWER INTERRUPTION INVERMERE, WINDERMERE, RADIUM HOT SPRINGS AND SURROUNDING AREAS Time: 5:30am—9:00am Mountain Daylight Time When: Sunday, May 27, 2012 We will be making electrical system improvements to Athalmer substation on Sunday, May 27, 2012. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately 3 1/2 hours, from 5:30am to 9:00am.

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Popular pianist makes Edgewater return Louise Rose has studied, worked with the likes of Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

Pianist and singer Louise Rose is likely well-known to anyone who has attended a music performance at the Edgewater Hall in the past, but for those who haven’t heard of her before, she promises a truly one-of-a kind experience.

“I really don’t have a show,” Rose said.

“There are only ideas, thoughts and feelings I want to share with those who have honoured me with an invitation to spend some time in their midst.”

On Sunday, May 20 at 2 p.m., Rose makes a return to the hall she helped open 16 years ago. Rose, who writes and performs all completely original music, said she “declared” to her family in 1948 that she wanted to be a piano player and singer when she was four years old. By the age of eight, she was conducting her grandfather’s church choir and went on to receive a bachelor of music education from Temple University. Rose then continued her studies at the Harvard School of Divinity and was later ordained as a Baptist minister.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Pianist and singer Louise Rose makes a return to the Edgewater Hall May 20.

“Music, for me, is the metaphor for life... it explains the inexplicable,” Rose said. “Singing in a choir is one of the most wholesome team sports in the world in that everyone on the team con-

tributes to the outcome, and, no matter what the outcome, everyone wins.”

Not one to be tied down to one profession, Rose also worked with committees on anti-racism as the years went on and

has served as Victoria’s special ambassador for the United Nation’s Children’s Education Fund. At various other times, she has also been a police officer and a sociology teacher. Her music is described as a mix of jazz, blues and gospel, and she has studied and worked with such names as Aretha Franklin, Oscar Peterson, Ray Charles and Leonard Bernstein.

“They call her a force of nature,” said Barry Moore, of the Columbia Valley Music and Festivals Association. “She’s got this tremendous voice, and passion for life... I just like the strength of her voice, she’s very emphatic and emotive when she sings.”

Moore has been in part responsible for putting together many of the Edgewater concerts over the years and with the recent news that the grand piano in the hall would be moving to Christ Church Trinity in Invermere, this is likely one of the last shows the Edgewater Community Hall will be able to put on in the foreseeable future.

“My perception of what I do is anything but a performance,” Rose said.

“What I do is share what is personal and meaningful to me, with the belief that what is personal and meaningful to me is mutual on some level.”

Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for students and $5 for children, and are available at the door or by calling Barry Moore at (250) 347-9668 or Anne Jardine at (250) 347-9860.

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ACROSS 1 Compact 5 Failure 9 Mil. rank 12 Tree sloth 13 Tiny particle 14 Vietnamese currency unit 15 NWT’s official bird 17 Stock Mkt. offering 18 Angle 19 Indo European tongue 21 Pungent 24 Partner of span 25 Next 26 _____ Jay ( BC’s official bird) 30 Roman 1014 31 Sweet and sticky 32 Payable 33 Quebec’s official bird 35 Protein molecule 36 Portray 37 Primp 38 Yukon’s official bird 40 Universal greeting 42 Roman 151 43 Camera parts 48 Males 49 Cutty _____ 50 Animal fat 51 Nog 52 Very, to Veronique 53 To be, in Toulouse DOWN 1 Harbour vessel 2 Some 3 Damage 4 Newfoundland’s official bird 5 Sons, to Serge 6 Lake, to Lachli

7ELCOME to all the visitors to our Valley for the Wings Over the Rockies festival!

7 Prefix denoting the ear 8 An impressive array 9 New Brunswick’s official bird 10 Male family figure 11 Ontario’s official bird 16 Assist 20 The S in RSVP 21 Cash dispenser at RBC and others 22 Beard locale 23 Rotating 24 To blind a falcon 26 Imminently 27 Haul

28 Ancient inscription 29 Observed 31 Acrobatic athlete 34 Golfer Michelle 35 Saskatchewan’s official bird 37 Bit of butter 38 Iconic Cdn. police force 39 Away from the wind 40 Dry 41 Irritates 44 Respectable golf score 45 Same old same old 46 Ever, to Emerson 47 RC Honouree

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Fun Events in the Valley • May 7-13: Wings Over the Rockies Festival.

• Thursday, May 10: Wings Festival Evening Presentation at Pynelogs, "David Thompson: Birder", 7 p.m.

• Thursday, May 10: Dr. E. Richard Atleo speaks at the College of the Rockies, 7 p.m.

• May 11 - 12: Headwaters Arts Art & Nature Show , 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Seniors' Centre in Canal Flats.

• Friday, May 11: All Saint's Church Guild Mother's Day Luncheon, Edgewater Legion, 12 p.m.

• Friday, May 11: Georgina DuBois Dedication at the Valley Fitness Centre, 12:30 p.m.

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• Friday, May 11: Columbia Valley Arts Council presents the La Cafamore String Quartet with Pianist Nina Horvath at the Edgewater Hall, 7 p.m.

• Friday, May 11: Wings Festival Evening Presentation at Pynelogs, " The Geology, the Hikes and the Birds of the Rocky Mountains by Bill Ayrton", 7 p.m.

•Saturday, May 12: Canal Flats Garage Sale, Civic Centre, 10 a.m.

• Saturday, May 12: Global Animal Lovers barbecue, Home Hardware, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• Saturday, May 12: Wings Over the Rockies Festival Gala.

• Saturday, May 12: Roller Derby! Killer Rollbots vs. Mountain Town Maulers, Cranbrook Memorial Arena, 7 p.m.

• Sunday, May 13: Mother's Day Brunch, Edgewater Community Hall, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• May 18-20: Backwoods Blues Music Festival, Horse Thief Hideout.

• Sunday, May 20: 12 - 4 p.m. Purcell Mountain Painters meet and greet at Pynelogs Art Gallery.

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For the second time in her rising career, emerging Canadian jazz singer Jaclyn Guillou will grace the stage at Strands Old House Restaurant in Invermere on Wednesday (May 9). The evening of live jazz will have a touch of local charm as Guillouâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standup bass player, Sean Cronin, is an Invermere local, born and raised. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really excited to play with him,â&#x20AC;?

Guillou told The Valley Echo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was actually one of the ďŹ rst bass players I started working with about ďŹ ve years ago... weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always had a great friendship.â&#x20AC;?

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SUBMITTED PHOTO BY DAVID FIERRO Canadian jazz singer Jaclyn Guillou performs at the Strands Old House Restaurant in Invermere on Wednesday (May 9). western portion of her Canadian tour, which includes the Invermere performance on May 9.

Guillou ďŹ rst stepped onto the Canadian music scene in 2009 at the Van-

couver International Jazz Festival.

Awarded CBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Galaxie Rising Star Award with several sold-out Canadian tours to her name, Guillou has toured in some of the most recognized jazz club and festivals in North America and was invited to perform at New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world-famous Birdland Jazz Club. Most recently, the Vancouver-based singer has completed a European tour promoting her ďŹ rst full-lengh studio album titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;To the Cityâ&#x20AC;? that was released last year and features her wide-ranging vocal talent and contemporary sound. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was really successful and we received really great reviews,â&#x20AC;? said Guillou. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We played a lot of shows.â&#x20AC;?

With a year of great achievements under her belt, Guillou said Wednesday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s audience can expect to hear new songs and a more cultivated sound. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve really matured a lot as a singer in the last year,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Whazzup at Pynelogs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Joshua Estabrooks, CV Arts Council

Helping realize the potential Hello there, Columbia Valley. I hope you had a rejuvenating winter and are raring to go for what looks like a busy summer ahead.

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Joshua Estabrooks and I have lived in Invermere for just over a year. I came here as part of a work transfer with the Columbia Valley Pioneer after spending six years in the Robson Valley (just inside the B.C. border from Jasper).

And now, with a year of getting to know this wonderful part of the province under my belt, I will now be spending my days at Pynelogs, working as the assistant curator.

Life changes can be great, I have learned recently, and I am beside myself with excitement at the opportunity to learn everything there is to know about art, art galleries, and to work alongside the dedicated members of the Columbia Valley Arts Council. Groups like CV Arts donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exist everywhere and I think

oftentimes we take our long-stand- own way for quite some time, using, successful community groups ing both abstract photography and for granted. I have worked with strange musical compositions to many organizations throughout satisfy my need to create. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve nevthe years and have yet to work with er publicly presented my work, but one that has not only accomplished after some positive urging from a so much as CV Arts, but also has so few key people here in Invermere, much potential still waiting to be I will be taking part in my very ďŹ rst realized. ofďŹ cial show right Art and the arthere at Pynelogs â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am beside myself with ists that create it in July. have always fasci- excitement at the opporSo come on nated me. Growdown to the little ing up on a small tunity to learn everything log cabin on the farm near Ottawa, there is to know about beach and check Ontario, I had the out what we have luxury of frequent- art... â&#x20AC;? in store for you ing a city full of this summer. We art galleries, both large and small. have a lot of new ideas (includVisiting the National Art Gallery of ing a revamped website) that we Canada, or The MusĂŠe dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;art con- are already working on, and I look temporain de MontrĂŠal, were regu- forward to meeting the artists, art lar occurrences for me and helped lovers and those who share a passhape my artistic sensibilities as I sion for all aspects of the artistic realized my own creative side. process. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a great seaI have been exploring art in my son. I can feel it.

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The valley was a busy place this past week, as a whole host of adult and children's activities entertained and delighted young and old alike. (Counter-clockwise from above): Some of the Columbia Valley's ďŹ nest models took to the runway for the annual thrift store fashion show Saturday (May 5); The Valley Voices performed their annual spring concert at Christ Church Trinity; dancers from across the valley put on an infectious dance show at the David Thompson Secondary School theatre, also on May 5; Carson Scheffer and Kaydn Chase of the Windermere Valley Childcare Society browse some of the artwork at the Lil' Peeps Art Show at Pynelogs on Friday (May 4).

Rotary of Radium Hot Springs meets at Radium Resort, Wednesdays, 7 a.m. On May 16 - Yvonne Redecker will talk to the club about Rytoplast Club.

â&#x20AC;&#x153; It is a pleasure to work at Columbia Garden Village. The residents are active and engaging, teaching me new things every day. I am proud to contribute to such a vibrant community.

Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Thursday at 11:45 a.m. at the Best Western Invermere Inn. On Thursday May 10 the Columbia Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Citizen of the Year will be presented.

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SPORTS

Rockies' hockey praised Team president, general manager share encouraging words at AGM STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

The board of directors for the Columbia Valley Rockies hockey team held its annual general meeting last Tuesday (May 1) to discuss the past season and ways to make the next season even better for the fans.

Rockies president Al Miller opened the meeting with his annual report, calling this past season a “reasonable year,” and was particularly impressed with the level of community involvement the team had over the season. Miller also lauded the team’s discipline both on and off the ice, calling it the best he had seen in years. Despite some obvious challenges on the ice, Miller felt this discipline really shone through as the team never quit on coach and general manager Marc Ward.

Overall, Miller said he felt the program was off to a “good start” and that the current staff have put in place a program that will pay dividends down the road. Miller discussed moving the organization forward to build a winning reputation, which in turn would fill the arena seats. Miller also added that he wanted to see a consistent team year after year, rather than the highs and lows of seasons past.

Ward was next with his general manager’s report, which also touched on some similar points as Miller. Ward said the Rockies have built a good foundation, but that the team has to be patient, something he preached for much of this past regular season.

The Rockies are also coming off of their annual spring camp, in which roughly 40 players took part. Based on these performances alone, Ward said the team has already committed a full spot on the roster to 10 of these players should they accept. Of these 10 players, three are from B.C., and seven are imports. Ward has invited a further 18 players to main camp from July 30 to August 2. As for members of last year’s team, Ward said several players had already committed to return, while several others were awaiting the final results of Junior A camps. In all, Ward said he felt the team was moving in the right direction and was well on its way to its goal of having a full complement of skaters for the upcoming season, with training camp running from September 4 to 6.

To close the meeting, elections were held to decide the positions of president, vice-president and board members. Al Miller will return as president, with Graeme Anderson serving as vice-president. Ray Brydon will return as treasurer and Raylene Oram will serve as secretary. Nolene Anderson, Ross Beninger, Pieter Scheffer, Marilyn Berry, Claude Oram, Stan Markham, Angie McKenzie, Glen Sage, Roger Dubielewicz, Dave Tomalty and Greg Geiger were named to the board.

Team has many reasons to Relay Moonwalkers return to raise money for cancer research STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

When the Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life returns to Invermere on June 16, the Moonwalkers team will be proudly striding alongside the wide range of teams participating.

The team, made up mostly of members of the Canadian Cancer Society chapter of the Columbia Valley, is captained this year by returning member Lynda Fleming, who is entering her third Relay year.

Fleming takes over from Rosemary Clarke, who will be away this year.

“We support Sheila Tutty (a member of the Society) and of course we support the cause to raise money for cancer research, and not just research but to help those people with cancer,” Fleming said.

Fleming said several members of the team are cancer survivors themselves and that her own mother had cancer as well. At the moment, Fleming said she has about 10 people signed up with several more yet to register and that her goal of raising $1,200 is well within reach.

“We get a lot out of [the relay] because there are so many survivors, and we’ve all had friends or relatives affected by cancer,” Fleming said.

“That’s what we’re there for... we’re there for them.”

Fleming said while the fundraising aspect of the relay can be difficult at times, the whole team realizes the necessity.

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She also praises the tireless work all the volunteers involved and said it wouldn’t be possible without them.

“We walk, and we talk... I think that’s the best part,” she said. “I’ve never walked the track by myself, I’ve always walked with friends, and we talk about the issues and what we’re doing. For me, that’s the best part.”

The Columbia Valley Relay for Life is entering its 10th year and, as of last week, a total of 14 teams had registered.

To register a team, either log in to www.relaybc.ca and select Columbia Valley or pick up a form at the front desk of The Valley Echo. For every $350 a participant raises, they are automatically entered in a draw to win an iPad. For more information on the relay, contact Sheila Tutty at either (250) 342-9059 or by emailing sheilatutty@telus.net.

RDEK Public Hearing Notice BYLAW 2367

Bylaw Amendment - Cross River The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Calstar Building Corporation Ltd. to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the zoning designation of the subject property to facilitate a proposed two lot subdivision. The subject property is located at 9272 Cross River Forest Service Road as shown on the attached map.

Bylaw No. 2367 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 268, 2012 (Cross River / Calstar Building Corp. Ltd.)” will amend the zoning designation of the subject property from A-1, Rural Resource Zone to A-2, Rural Residential (Country) Zone.

A public hearing will be held at: Windermere Community Hall 4726 North Street Windermere, BC Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F and Electoral Area G and the Village of Radium Hot Springs.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: t inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; t mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or t present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

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Tax returns make poor tax planning When you filed your taxes this year, did you expect to get a refund?

Last year, according to a CIBC study, more than half of Canadians expected to receive a tax refund for 2010. The study surveyed 1,011 Canadians from April 20 to the 27 and found that nearly ¾ of those who do expect a refund plan to use it to pay down debt or build up

terest or investment returns. When you receive a tax refund, however, what you have really done is loan your own money to the government, interest-free, for the year and only get it back in the form of a lump sum amount in the spring.

No interest, no gains, no benefit.

A tax refund typically arises when the amount of tax owing on your re-

study, the vast majority of respondents (74 per cent) realize that a refund is an overpayment of taxes, it is obvious that very few of us actually do anything about it. It doesn’t take much thought to realize that it would be better to avoid getting the refund by having your tax reduced at source by your employer.

This would free up money that could

account various credits, such as the spouse or partner amount, the child amount, the pension income amount or even tuition paid in the year to reduce the tax withheld from each paycheque.

The second step is to file CRA Form T1213, "Request to Reduce Tax Deductions at Source." The form is sent

their savings. According to Canada Revenue agency spokesman Philippe Brideau, based on the 20.2 million individuals who had filed by May 1, 2011, the average refund was is $1,506.

Here is the interesting thing about a tax refund; it is a very clear sign of poor tax planning. Why? Most of us want to hold on to our money, and if we put it away somewhere we usually expect to be compensated either by receiving in-

turn is less than the amount of tax withheld from your income during the year. Employment income is the most common type of income from which tax is deducted at source. The amount of tax withheld is calculated without taking into account various deductions often claimed on your tax return, such as RRSP contributions or child-care expenses.

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be used to increase your monthly mortgage payment and help you pay down debt sooner, or put towards your other financial goals.

OK, so that all makes sense, what can we do about it? According to Jamie Golombek, tax specialist at CIBC, You can start by ensuring that your TD1 form “Personal Tax Credits Return,” on file with your employer is up to date. This form allows your employer to take into

to your local CRA tax services office for approval and, once approved, the CRA will send you a letter of authority, which must be given to your employer, allowing them to reduce your tax deducted at source.

Following these two tips should allow you get your "refund" throughout the balance of 2012 instead of waiting till May 2013.

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MARIPOSA Gardens in Osoyoos seeking FT Recreational Therapist/Manager. Resume & Cover to becky.marlatt@balticproperties.ca

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

Business/OfďŹ ce Service

In BC Hydro parking lot by xroads. Sat May 12 MultiFamily, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. No Early birds.

Beautiful acreage on Columbia River, suitable for small ranch with horse riding, cycling & canoeing right at hand in Edgewater Settlement District.

Call 347-9668 for info.

RN, RPN or LPN Needed to work nights 1:1 in home with a medically fragile baby in the Invermere area.

Union wages, beneÂżts and full support provided. If you want to make a difference in a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life please fax your resume to 1-250-762-9898 Attention Debra Leverrier or email dleverrier@western.ca

Teachers GPRC, FAIRVIEW Campus requires a Plumbing Instructor AND SteamďŹ tter/PipeďŹ tter Instructor to teach labs and classroom settings for their program. Visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

Trades, Technical WELDERS WANTED. Journeymen 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta (20 km west of Lloydminster) is looking for 15 individuals who want long-term employment and a secure paycheque.

Journey wages $33- $37.50/ hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualiďŹ cations. BeneďŹ ts, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, proďŹ t sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine for an appointment or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca or production@autotanks.ca 780-846-2231 (OfďŹ ce), 780846-2241 (Fax).

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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

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INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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1 877-871-2080 250 439-8262 amber@oneworldlawgroup.ca Accepting clients in family law, elder law and child protection. www.oneworldlawgroup.ca 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.

HAVE A PILE OF GARBAGE to get rid of? Give Odd Jobs Ent. a call. 250-342-3569

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Hauling & Salvage ODD JOBS ENT. HAULING garbage, brush & construction disposal, mulch deliveries Call Dale Hunt 250-342-3569

Auctions BC LIVESTOCK is holding a ranch equipment auction Saturday May 12th 11A.M. @ The Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Duck Range Rd. Pritchard. Equipment is showroom quality. Tractors, haying equipment, tools, tack, lots of good antiques. View Website at www.bclivestock.bc.ca F.M.I Call 250-573-3939

Misc. for Sale 800 w Honda generator $250 14 foot canoe $250, 3 HP chop saw $150, headset for pilots $50 21ft Prowler trailer excellent condition call 250342-6846 EVEN MOMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ZIPLINE! Get GIFT CERTIFICATES for any occasion emailed from www.OyamaZipline.com or call us tollfree 1-888ZIP-at-OZ

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MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE Sunday, May 20th 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Columbia Ridge Community Hall 10 min south of Fairmont. Proceeds supporting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Relay for Lifeâ&#x20AC;?.

Furniture, sporting goods, clothing, books, household & garden items, building material, toys & more. Food & beverages for sale.

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GROW WITH US Canfor is one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest producers of sustainable woodbuilding solutions, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve built our reputation on top quality products and superior customer service. A global leader in dimension lumber, Canfor is driving demand for green building products and serving markets in every corner of the world.

Field Operations Staff Cranbrook & Radium, BC Expand your skill-set in a challenging and rewarding environment while earning a competitive compensation package. With openings from entry to supervisory level, we encourage people with all levels of experience to apply.

Field Operations Staff will be responsible for layout or timber cruising activities which may include photo interpretation and stratiďŹ cation, layout of cutblocks and roads, traversing, pest identiďŹ cation and management, riparian/stream classiďŹ cation, layout reports, cutting permit applications, cruise plans development, operational cruising and mapping of ďŹ eld information, ecotyping and ďŹ eld resource assessments.

Ideally, you are enrolled in or have graduated from a forestry program or similar; however, anyone with forestry experience is encouraged to apply.

You must have excellent communication skills, a valid Class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and the ability to safely perform physically demanding ďŹ eldwork in a team environment.

Please clearly state in a cover letter your preferred location. Please mention the job title in the subject line when applying by email and submit a current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract with your rĂŠsumĂŠ and cover letter by May 16, 2012 to:

Don & Tanya Clutterham Shawn Obetkoff The sale will be on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Real Storage LP (Windermere), 1508 Hwy 93/95, Windermere, B.C. V0B 2L1 The goods may be viewed at 12:00pm. All bids are sealed and are for entire contents of the storage unit.

Contents must be paid for and removed by 5:00 p.m. on May 26, 2012.

Call 250-342-4494 for more information.

Garage Sales

For Sale: 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2009 Springdale Trailer. Seldom used. Low km, walk-around queen bed, 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; slide-out, AC, In-Floor heat, stereo w/outside speakers, showers in & out side. $15,500 incl hitch 250-342-3169 **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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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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Ladies R Adams idea hybrids 7 clubs + putter & bag. $150. also Big Brother Riviera 1 -7, lady hogan irons 4-10 + zebra putter & bag $75 250-342-2822 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.

8833 Dehart Rd. Riding lawn mowers, 2 power saws, tools, shaper, table saw, 2 old cook stoves, wine coolers, books, lots of household items and much more! Sat May 12 9 a.m.

- 4 p.m. NO EARLY BIRDS.

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

Call Chad 250-863-3082

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CertiďŹ ed Millwrights & Electricians Across British Columbia TOLKO INDUSTRIES LTD. is currently seeking CertiďŹ ed Millwrights and Electricians to join our teams across BC. We are an equal opportunity employer and this position offers an excellent pension and beneďŹ t program.

MILLWRIGHTS â&#x20AC;˘ Interprovincial Journeyperson CertiďŹ cate required â&#x20AC;˘ Mill experience a deďŹ nite asset â&#x20AC;˘ Welding certiďŹ cate would be a beneďŹ t

Tara Brandner Human Resources Coordinator Fax: 250.962.3217 Email: tara.brandner@canfor.com

ELECTRICIANS â&#x20AC;˘ Interprovincial Journeyperson CertiďŹ cate required â&#x20AC;˘ PLC experience a deďŹ nite asset â&#x20AC;˘ Industrial construction experience a plus

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Gulf Islands CORTES ISLAND BC. Tranquility is yours for $309,500. 3 bedroom on 1.3 acres at Smelt Bay. Attached workshop. Sun deck. Fenced garden. Ocean peek. 604-789-2492.

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

Call 403-281-3991

Strong values of Safety, Respect, Progressiveness, Open Communication, Integrity and ProďŹ t guide us at Tolko.

READY TO APPLY YOURSELF? If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at: www.tolko.com and submit your resume by May 21, 2012 or fax: (1)250.546.2240

For details and pictures please go to Kijiji.ca Ad ID 370074280 or call 250-342-6956 MagniďŹ cent 3035 sq ft 5 bdrm 3 bath home for rent at Castle Rock in Invermere. Quiet location, beautiful wood & slate features. Double garage, amazing views. Close to schools & town. $1650/mnth + util. Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-688-0362.

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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.

OfďŹ ce/Retail OfďŹ ce space in downtown Invermere for rent.

230 sq ft, ďŹ rst ďŹ&#x201A;oor, newly renovated space.

Contact Ben Green Green Door Property Management at 250-688-0362 for more information

RADIUM - Cozy 1 bdrm, 1 bath condo over 800 sq ft for rent at the Peaks available immediately. 7 appliances, underground parking, pool, indoor and outdoor hot tub.

NS, Deposit required. Asking $799/ month. 403-285-4759, 403-2914804

RADIUM - downtown New 2 bdrm, 2 full baths in The Pinewood. 3rd ďŹ&#x201A;oor, ďŹ replace, N/S. Reduced to $900/mth, utilities included.

Underground parking.

Available immediately.

Call Judy 250-345-0225 or 250-341-1903

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

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

WINDERMERE Bright 2 bedroom upper unit quiet 4-plex with beautiful view, large yard separate parking & entrance $700/mth plus electricity plus D/D. N/P Available immediately to mature & responsible tenants.

References required.

Call 403-258-3132

Suites, Lower RADIUM - Spacious bright 2-bdrm, 1 bath, shared laundry, shared large back yard. $600/mth + D/D + hydro.

250-347-9970.

Two bdrm, close to Kinbeach & d/t. $1k incl util, F/F 6 apl 250-342-8787. N/S, no pets Windermere 2 bdrm, 4 plex, walkout, recently renovated & painted, 6 appl, large deck, large yard, views of lake, sep. entrances, ample parking, 3 blocks from beach, large wood burning stove, pets considered. Available immediately. $800/mth Call or text 250-409-7435 or email sillymilleys@shaw.ca

Townhouses FULLY Furnished 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 baths. Garage, all appliances & A/C. Cable, internet and utilities incl. Call 778-2141744 or visit www.getawaytoinvermere.com. Long term rates available.

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Misc for Rent FOR RENT Windermere 3 bedroom house, large yard Black Forest Heights 2 duplexes Radium townhouse Call 250-342-6743

Homes for Rent Two bdrm, downtown Invermere, Avail. June 1. $700/mth + utilities. 250-342-9779.

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Highs and lows of insulin Along with diet and exercise, hormones play a huge role in our bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s composition. Ever wonder why no matter what you do, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to lose that abdomen bulge or those extra few pounds around your hips? The likely culprits are your hormones; or more specifically, a possible hormonal imbalance. Some hormones promote weight loss, whereas others promote fat storage. Knowing what causes the release of certain hormones can help you understand why your body sometimes reacts the way it does. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s take a closer look at insulin, a hormone that is released by your pancreas in response to the amount of sugar in your blood.

In simple terms, your body releases the hormone insulin in order to absorb the sugar from carbohydrates that are in your bloodstream into your cells; insulin is the key that unlocks the door to your cells and, without it, the nutrients in your blood would go to waste.

Basically, all carbohydrates eventually turn into glucose, or sugar, in your bloodstream, but

some do this more quickly than others. The slower this transformation happens, the better; not all carbohydrates are created equal! Complex carbohydrates such as veggies, whole grains and fruit all contain fibre. Eating fibre helps slow the digestion process, which also helps create a slow release of insulin. Eating sugary or processed carbohydrates, such as cookies and white bread, causes a quick spike in insulin release because they contain no fibrew, and since what goes up must come down, we experience a â&#x20AC;&#x153;crashâ&#x20AC;? that leaves us reaching for that doughnut a couple hours later.

Ever get cranky, shaky or irritable a few hours after a sugary snack?

That is your body coming down from the spike of insulin and your instincts are telling you to â&#x20AC;&#x153;fuel upâ&#x20AC;? by grabbing something quick, only for the cycle to repeat itself again.

This cycle is what leads to weight gain and undesired fat storage around the waist and hips.

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on complex carbohydrates and lean sources of protein, you can enjoy satiety for a much longer period of time. Think of your body as a furnace: you start by creating a fire (eating breakfast), but if you stop adding firewood (healthy meals and snacks) that fire will slowly burn out, leaving you reaching for that convenient bag of greasy chips. Help yourself curb these cravings by always having healthy snack options available, such as an apple and a slice of cheese or some almond butter on 100 per cent whole grain toast. By eating every three to four hours, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be so satisfied from nutritious foods that you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ever feel the need for a quick sugar fix that will cause an unpleasant insulin spike and crash.

Adequate exercise and proper fuel are vital in maintaining a healthy body weight. Need help getting started? Fitness 4 Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certified personal trainers can help you get on the right track. Call Kate at (250) 688- 0221 or Hayley at (250) 6880024 for a free consult and fitness assessment.

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After a highly successful first year that saw over 400 teams register nationally, with the Glen Shield Sun Devils from Ontario taking home the grand prize, the Bank of Montreal (BMO)â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Team of Week program is now entering its second season with aims to get even more teams involved. Each week, a team is selected by a panel of judges based on their essay, photo and video submissions. These submissions follow four basic ideas: team pride, team spirit, community commitment and a passion for the game. Weekly winners receive $500, track suits and a gift for a local charity and, more importantly, are entered for a chance to win the grand prize â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $125,000 for the renovation or construction of a new soccer pitch.

"We at BMO want to grow the grass roots support for the beautiful gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;', Toni Broadfoot, Branch Manager, of BMO in Invermere said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It's not just the team that benefits from the cash grand prize; soccer becomes a lot more accessible to everyone."

On top of the $125,000, the winning team also receives a road trip to either a Toronto FC, Vancouver Whitecaps, Montreal Impact or Canadian National Team home game and a $5,000 donation to a charity of their choice.

BMO had decided that since the winning team was from Ontario and had likely seen a Toronto FC game, they instead flew the entire team out to Vancouver for a Whitecaps game.

For a chance to promote youth soccer (age 7-12) in your community, apply to BMOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Team of the Week contest, which runs until July 13. To register, visit www.

BMOsoccer.com and follow the links.

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CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY ST. PETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship Services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman Pastor Rev. David Morton 1-866-426-7564

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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 9 a.m.

Canadian Martyrs Church 712 - 12 Ave, Invermere Worship at Saturday at 7 p.m.

All Saintâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Edgewater; Sunday at 9 a.m.

1st, 3rd, and 4th Sundays St. Joseph Church 9:30 a.m.

Highway 93-95, Radium Hot Springs Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breakfast Club Sunday at 11 a.m. for Children and Youth Sacred Heart Parish 10:30 a.m.

808 - 11 Street, Golden Worship at Christ Church Sunday at 5 p.m.

Trinity, Invermere; Every Sunday St. Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mission 7:00 p.m.

250-342-6644 100-7th Avenue, Invermere www.wvsm.info www.christchurchtrinity.com Reverend Laura Hermakin

Worship at St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Windermere; 1st Sunday of the month May-Oct

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Saturday at 4:30 p.m. (served from Kimberly)

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.

Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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

Sunday, May 13th 10:30 a.m.

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

Worship and Life Instruction Sunday Service â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Journey: Our Helper and 10 a.m. Worship & Word Guide - The WHAT!â&#x20AC;? Pastor Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Provided Trevor ministering. â&#x20AC;&#x153;K.I.D.S.â&#x20AC;?

Church, for children Age 3 to Grade 1; and Grade 2 to Grade 5, Call the office at 250-342-9511 for more information. during the Morning Service. www.valleychristianonline.com 7:00 p.m.

Sing and Celebrate at L.W.A.C. You are welcome to join us for Sharing Truth an evening of singing the great Showing Love hymns of the faith, food and Following the Spirit fellowship!

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Wednesday, May 9, 2012 The Valley Echo

We invite you to join us for the

10th Anniversary Columbia Valley

Relay for Life Saturday, June 16, 2012 starting at 3 p.m. at DTSS Track This is not a race, nor is it a competition.

It is an opportunity to help raise funds for cancer research.

Gather your family, your friends, and your family’s friends and register a team.

Survivors’ Reception at 2 p.m.

If you are a cancer survivor and have not been contacted, please call Survivor Chair Terri Lightfoot at 250-342-6961.

Survivors’ Victory Lap will begin our 15-hour event. All survivors and their caregivers are encouraged to attend.

Entertainment and Activities planned to keep you occupied while not walking on the track: The young ones will enjoy a variety of games, face painting and crafts which will run until dark.

Local entertainers include Stacy DeCosse, Jade Bowen, Luke Persson, Zumba with Colleen Wagner, Arabian Mountain Spice Dancers. If you are interested in playing, contact Cindy at 250-341-5161 The COTR student hairdressers will be doing hair tinsel, and Fusion Spa doing foot massages — all for donations.

The ‘after-midnight crew’ have fun activities like Win it in a Minute, Family Feud, People Bingo and much more planned.

Luminary Ceremony will take place at dark.

A variety of Food Vendors will be on-site through the event.

For every $350 you fundraise, your name will be entered to win an iPad. Registration and donation forms are available at The Valley Echo or register and donate online at www.relaybc.ca THIS AD PROUDLY SPONSORED BY…

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Planning on joining the HEAD SHAVE to raise funds??

Sign up with Cindy at East Kootenay Realty Ltd or call 250-341-5161

Overnight participation is NOT mandatory, however we encourage you to experience the full 15-hour event.

Tenting, RV, camper and trailer opportunities available.

FUN and FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY Saturday, June 2 Cenotaph Park, Invermere

Rally for Relay • Learn all about Relay for Life • Register yourself and your team • Hand in any money collected • BBQ by Kootenay Savings Credit Union

Team Fundraising Garage Sale All Relay teams are invited to bring your unwanted items to sell, and all proceeds you make will go to your team’s fundraising efforts.

Please call to book your table by Thursday, May 31 @ 250-342-9059

T CONCRETE FINISHING LTD.

Floors • Decks • Driveways • and more BARRY LIGHTFOOT

250-342-5148