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Attempt by District of Invermere to dismiss lawsuit unsuccessful STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

Members of the Invermere Deer Protection Society (IDPS) have won a major court battle against the District of Invermere (DOI) in the latest chapter of the Invermere deer cull saga.

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Wilks' comments inspire protesters Kootenay-Columbia riding joins nationwide rallies against Bill C-38 NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks has proven to be the unwitting catalyst to a nationwide “Day of Action” that took place on Saturday (June 2) at the offices of 54 Conservative MPs across the country in protest of the federal government’s proposed omnibus budget bill, Bill C-38.

PHOTO BY STEVE JESSEL/THE ECHO Canadian icon David Suzuki speaks passionately to the sold-out crowd at the Invermere Community Hall on Friday (June 1) on the future of the economy and the weaknesses of the current economic system. For the full story, turn to page A5.

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cull and to recover legal costs from the IDPS; however, on Tuesday, May 29, a Supreme Court of Brit- Devin Kazakoff ish Columbia judge ruled in favour of the IDPS, meaning they are free to continue with their suit to challenge the DOI Urban Deer Management Program.

The district had unsuccessfully argued the lawsuit was now a moot issue as the deer cull permit had already expired, but the judge agreed with the point made by the IDPS that the 2011 council decision to reduce Invermere urban deer numbers to 50 carried implications well into 2014.

“The district is saying that there’s no point in continuing the lawsuit because the cull is over and the permit is expired, but there’s nothing stopping them from killing deer in 2013,” IDPS president Devin Kazakoff told The Valley Echo.

IDPS lawyer Rebeka Breder said the judge agreed with her argument that the lawsuit was not a moot issue. However, there was another reason the judge had stated, which Breder felt was especially important.

“If I were to take anything away from this decision, one of the reasons that he decided not to dismiss [the lawsuit] is because he found that the issues that we’re dealing with have much broader implications in B.C. when it comes to animal control,” Breder said. “I think that’s key, because there aren’t any precedents right now in B.C. dealing with how much public consultation, if any, is required in animal control matters.”

Breder feels this case could set exactly that precedent, and believes it could have Canadawide implications if the court’s verdict is in their favour when

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ECHO FILE PHOTO A new court ruling gives the Invermere Deer Protection Society the freedom to pursue its lawsuit against the District of Invermere.

the case is finally heard, likely Markham, who was named the in the fall or potentially some- new chair of the deer committime next year. tee at a DOI meeting on May 22, The IDPS (formerly known as was not available for comment the Invermere Deer Protection under the committee's terms of Organization, or IDPO) sprang reference set out by council. up shortly before Invermere “The first and foremost thing was set to begin their deer cull, is to have the proper research which took place in February. done by the proper people,” The cull was one of several Kazakoff said. “We advocate deer control measures coun- for non-lethal solutions if it is cil first agreed upon at a DOI determined there are too many meeting in August 2011. Dis- deer in town, which we don’t trict council made the decision even know if that’s the case.” based on the recommendaDOI chief administrative oftions made by the DOI Urban ficer Chris Prosser said there Deer Management Commit- are further scheduled counts tee, but Kaplanned for zakoff said later this year, the infor- “The first and foremost but declined mation ob- thing is to have the proper to comment tained by research done by the proper on the IDPS that comclaims that mittee is people.” the count suspect, in was impropDEVIN KAZAKOFF INVERMERE DEER PROTECTION particular erly done.

SOCIETY PRESIDENT regarding “ T h e y the overall aren’t scideer count numbers. entists either,” Prosser said.

“We’re challenging the bylaw “I know that it’s been tossed based on the fact that they ad- around that we’re looking for opted the deer committees rec- money, but that’s not the case at ommendations, which were not all, we’re not asking for money,” done scientifically and were not Kazakoff said. “What happens done properly,” Kazakoff said. here could have implications for Kazakoff, as a former member the whole province and the rest of the deer committee before of Canada too. Of course we’ve being removed by the district, all been on edge, as a lot hinged said that from his firsthand ex- on what the judge decided, so perience the counts were done we’re all extremely happy about by unqualified persons and in it and now we can move on. It’s some cases, he claims, even by a huge win for the organization children. He also believes the and it’s a great feeling to know count should be held in the that we’re still making a differspring or summer, as opposed ence out there, and that we can to the winter months. Stan still stop these culls.”

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Page Three Please be Bear Aware: Parks Canada Bear warning issued for Kootenay National Park STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

With the warmer temperatures, the wildlife are coming down into the valley to feed and after multiple bear sightings throughout Kootenay National Park along Highway 93 South in the past several weeks, Parks Canada has issued a bear warning for the Olive Lake area and the truck area pull out along Highway 93 South in Kootenay National Park near Radium Hot Springs.

“There are still snowbound areas at higher elevation, so typically this time of year you find bears making a living at lower elevations,” Parks Canada Communications Officer Omar McDadi said. “A lot

PHOTO BY ALAN DIBB/PARKS CANADA A number of bears, including this family of black bears have been sighted in Kootenay National Park in the last several weeks.

of things are greening up in the valley, and in particular there are dandelions.”

There have been multiple sightings of a grizzly bear in the area, as well as a family of black bears foraging on natural foods, including dandelions. The

most recent sightings come from an area known as Dolly Varden, which lies about 40 km from Radium Hot Springs.

Parks Canada has also heard reports of people feeding the bears in this area. As feeding bears can cause bears to become

conditioned to approaching humans for food, this only promotes further conflicts, which more often than not will result in a bear being destroyed. The family of black bears in particular are reported to have been recently fed by humans.

The public is asked to report any sightings of people feeding bears by calling 1-888-WARDENS. “The old saying is, ‘A fed bear is a dead bear,’” McDadi said. “Bears will associate food with humans, which is dangerous for bears and for people.”

Parks Canada recommends when out in the park to travel in groups if possible, keep your dogs on a leash, carry bear spray and know how to use it.

“We’re just reminding everyone to to be bear aware, to keep bears and people safe,” McDadi said. “Don’t approach bears, and please definitely do not feed bears.”

For more information, visit Parks Canada at www.pc.gc.ca.

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“Wilks’ disclosure made us realize that it was important to both express people’s concerns about the budget bill, but that it was also important for us to encourage Conservative MPs to represent their constituents,” said Jamie Biggar, the executive director for Leadnow.ca, the advocacy group that organized the event. “They need to stop [Bill C-38], split it apart, and start over by inviting Canadians to help them make laws that will work better for everyone.”

The Kootenay-Columbia riding protest rally was co-ordinated by Meghan Anderson, the University of Alberta wildlife biology student based in Revelstoke who organized the nowfamous constituent gathering that springboarded Wilks into the national spotlight for publicly stating on May 23 that if 13

other MPs joined him to the 30 people in attendance, he would vote against the bill.

When concerned members of the Revelstoke community met with Wilks to discuss Bill C-38 — the said meeting organized

by Anderson — Wilks openly admitted that a number of backbenchers, himself included, also had concerns about the bill but that party politics dictated he had to vote for it, Anderson told The Valley Echo.

“He said, ‘Look, if you want me to run as an independent I’ll run as an independent,’ and I’m not really sure if he meant that sincerely,” Anderson said. “It wasn’t clear.”

A video of the group discussion was posted online to YouTube, quickly making national headlines and leading Wilks to backtrack and issue a statement via his website the next day lending his full support to the bill, although he went on to say

SUBMITTED PHOTO BY MEGHAN ANDERSON A protester holds a sign urging MP David Wilks to vote against the proposed budget bill at a rally in Cranbrook on Saturday (June 2).

later at a meeting of the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce that he still didn’t agree with the

bill in its entirety, reported the Revelstoke Times Review.

Bill C-38, the budget bill introduced by the Conservative government on April 26, is a 425-page document with 753 clauses amending federal policies in the areas of human resources, immigration, the environment, and more.

Unpopular changes include increasing the eligibility age for Old Age Security to 67, limiting the political activity of charity groups, eliminating the government-funded National Roundtable on the Environment and the Economy, deregulating fisheries protection to promote development and limiting public input in the environmental review process.

The bill has drawn criticism across the political spectrum, including from former Conservative cabinet ministers and members of Prime MInister Harper’s own caucus, stated

the Leadnow.ca press realease.

The Day of Action protest took place outside Wilks’ office in Cranbrook at 2 p.m. with 25 people in attendance.

Wilks saying that he and other backbenchers didn’t support Bill C-38 is giving people hope that something could change, Anderson said.

“That’s what we needed to hear,” she said. “There’s weakness within the party and there’s hope that something great can happen, that we can actually make change; otherwise, you’re often faced with this Conservative wall, it’s hard to break through that wall and get anything.”

On Monday (June 4), organizations representing milions of Canadians darkened their websites in protest against the proposed federal bill, redirecting web traffic instead to blackoutspeakout.ca and urging people to take action via petition, letters and social media.

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Public's feedback on Columbia River Treaty wanted Canada-U.S. river management agreement coming up for renewal in 2014, input sought NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

In order to make a comprehensive decision on whether to continue, amend or terminate the Columbia River Treaty when it comes up for review in 2014, the B.C. provincial government is asking Columbia River Basin residents and First Nations to contribute to the review process.

“We want to hear from people who live in the Columbia Basin,” Minister of Energy and Mines Rich Coleman said in the official press release. “Residents can help shape the future of the treaty by providing input in person at our spring and fall community meetings,

through a website or by mail.”

The Columbia River is the largest river in North America that empties into the Pacific Ocean. Approximately 2,000 kilometres long, it begins at Columbia Lake near Canal Flats where it flows north past Golden before winding its way south to Revelstoke and flowing down through Washington State where it empties into the Pacific near Portland, Oregon.

A major source of electricity for the Pacific Northwest, the Columbia River became the focus of a transboundary water management agreement between Canada and the United States that was signed and formally sanctioned in ‘61 and ‘64 respectively.

The purpose of the Columbia River Treaty was to optimize power generation as well as flood management, effectively co-ordinating dam operations along the river. Other agreements such as fishing and recreation have since been added to the treaty, which binds both the U.S. and Canada to their original agreement until 2024, at which point either country can terminate the

treaty as long as ten years’ notice is given, making September 2014 the latest date for giving notice to do so.

Because of the 1963 Canada-British Columbia Agreement, which requires Canada to obtain B.C.’s agreement before amending or terminating the Columbia River Treaty, the B.C. provincial government is leading the 2014 review.

Hosted by the Province in collaboration with the Columbia River Treaty Local Governments’ Committee and the Columbia Basin Trust, seven community consultation workshops are taking place between May 29 and June 20 — the nearest meeting for Columbia Valley residents is set for June 19 in Golden.

For in depth information on the treaty and the review process, and to join the online discussion forum, visit the official website at www.gov.bc.ca/columbiarivertreaty where comments and questions are also welcome.

Find out more about the Columbia River Treaty from Columbia Basin Trust at www.cbt.org/crt.

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Suzuki speaks to a spellbound audience Wildsight presentation conveys emotional message of urgency, hope STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

Invermere was abuzz with the arrival of award-winning scientist, environmentalist, broadcaster and author David Suzuki, but during his presentation at the Invermere Community Centre on Friday (June 1), the audience was so silent and attentive that you could have heard a pin drop while he was speaking.

The Wildsight-sponsored presentation gave those who attended a very personal look at what kind of man Suzuki is, a man who is truly passionate about the cause he supports. At times playful and witty, Suzuki showed a wide range of emotions during his hour and a half presentation and, at one point, was nearly in tears as he described what was important to him in his life, as taught by his father. He came off as determined, and at times vulnerable, but overall as an incredibly inspiring model for what many people aspire to achieve in their own lives.

His message was simple. The fight that he wages, and has waged for so many years, isn’t about corporations versus the environment, or him against the government. The message was about the very survival of the human species.

“I feel that these are truly remarkable times,” Suzuki told the assembled crowd of roughly 500. “We are at a moment when decisions that are made or ignored are going to determine, I believe, the fate of all humanity on earth.”

Suzuki touched on a wide range of subjects, delving deep into the annals of human history to add context to much of his presentation. The ever-growing human population was a sticking point, as he explained the growth and overall ecological impact of our species is unprecedented in the history of our planet.

“We have become a new kind of force on the planet,” Suzuki said. “There has never been a single species of plant or animal able to alter the biological, physical and chemical properties of the

PHOTO BY STEVEN JESSEL/THE ECHO The intergenerational audience at the David Suzuki event at Invermere Community Hall on Friday (June 1) gives David Suzuki a standing ovation following his presentation.

planet as we are doing now... we are al“I can assure you at this point in my tering the planet on a geological scale.” life, I have no hidden agenda,” he said. “I Urgency was something Suzuki tried speak to you, truth that comes from my to impart as well. He quoted colleagues heart — you know that I don’t have to who felt it was simply too late for hu- run after fame, money, or power. I now manity, who have said we had passed speak as a grandparent, and that is my too many “tipping points” to be able to agenda — is the future that I leave when change course now.

I pass on, for my grandchildren.”

“I don’t think there’s any point to saySuzuki said he wanted us to shift our ing it’s too late, we’re going to fight to the focus from a system that places equal end anyway to make this a better world or greater emphasis on society and regardless of if it’s too economy as opposed late,” Suzuki said. to the environment, “Follow your heart, because The problem, Subecause the environzuki explained, is that we need everyone to see the ment is so much bigwe have reached a world differently.” ger than those two point in our society other aspects of our DAVID SUZUKI where we elevate the lives.

CANADIAN SCIENTIST, BROADCASTER economy above the “Environmentalism very things that keep isn’t a speciality or a us alive. As economy and ecology derive discipline, it’s a way of seeing the world,” from the same root word — ecos, Greek Suzuki said. “Follow your heart, because for dwelling — he feels that all economic we need everyone to see the world difprinciples or developments should ad- ferently. We need everyone to be an here to ecological principles. Air, water environmentalist.” and food are the very things that keep Before the audience had a chance to us alive, and yet so many governments ask questions, Suzuki shared one final worldwide, including our own, do not story that was especially dear to him. enact policies that are ecologically sus- When his father was dying of cancer, Sutainable. The urgency, he said, comes zuki moved into his home to take care of from the need each of us should feel to him, and said that time with him taught provide a better world for our children. him the greatest lesson of all.

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“In the time we spent together, he kept saying ‘David, I die a rich man.’ He never once said, ‘Do you remember that big house we owned in London, Ontario, or that car I bought in 1987, or the closet full of fancy clothes... ‘ That’s just stuff.

All we talked about was family, friends, and neighbours, and the things we did together. For my father, that was his wealth, that’s what gave his life meaning,” Suzuki said, his voice cracking with emotion. “Happiness, that’s what life is about. It’s not about running after all this stuff, and we’ve forgotten that.”

Catching up with audience members once the presentation was concluded, it was easy to tell that Suzuki had made quite an impression.

“I’m really inspired that David is willing to talk as an elder, not looking for any fundraising or donations, but openly honest, and that’s what we need,” said Sadie Parr, who drove from Golden to see Suzuki’s presentation.

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Opinions and Letters Is the bill really so bad?

NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

Staying on top of national news, especially that to do with federal politics, can be taxing on your time, and mental stamina. Sometimes the issues, or what some have decided are the issues on any given day, appear so overburdened with conflict, debate, strife and bureaucratic red tape, it's enough to make you shut off the TV or throw aside the newspaper and vow to never pay attention to the news again.

I mean, life can be frustrating as it is. Who wants their stress levels heightened on a daily basis because of what a bunch of bureaucrats in Ottawa can and can't decide on?

However, every once in a while, out of the melee of laws, legislation, bills and policies, trickles something that — within a matter of weeks, and even days — gets the whole country talking.

And that's when you need to perk up and pay attention. Now that Bill C-38 has hit the national airwaves and headlines from coast to coast with its boatload of changes to laws that previous governments have worked very hard to enact, enough Canadians are angry, yes, upset, yes, and even afraid enough to start a new conversation.

Who wants to have to wait two more years before collecting the old age insurance you've been paying into all your life? Who wants an already optimum Employment Insurance system to be further streamlined, increasing the mental duress that one already experiences when un- or under employed?

Ok, so getting rid of the penny might be a bit of a no-brainer but throwing that development into the mix along with a frightening array of decisions that will open up Canada's environment to profit-driven international development is downright scary.

This isn't about environmentalists versus capitalists. Because even if you happen to be one of the top-earning capitalists in the country, you are going to want to know that salmon will keep returning to the river where you fish, or snow will keep falling on the mountains where you ski, or the air you need to survive is going to stay clean for generations to come. Canadians are at one with their environment and we have worked very hard to be that way. Can one bad bill really throw it all away? I hope the MPs in Ottawa are listening, scrap the current 400+ page document and start over, because I — for one — really don't want to find out.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Local businesses the 'tops' Dear Editor: I’m at a loss to read letters by out-oftowners who complain of rudeness and indifference found in Invermere stores. I have lived in many different communities large and small here in Canada since emigrating in 1978 and can say with confidence that Invermere businesses come up tops when it comes to helpfulness, kindness, interest and sharing a smile to brighten one’s day.

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Water Upgrade Revisited Dear Editor: We want to thank the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) for organizing planning meetings to assist in reaching a reasonable solution to Windermere’s water needs. We are encouraged with RDEK’s desire to seek a solution that reflects Windermere’s core values — that is, its visions and goals. These visions and goals should guide RDEK in its choice of a private or public solution to the Windermere water upgrade. The planning meetings may also provide insight into Windermere’s attitude about joining with other communities to implement water system improvements.

As the planning process moves beyond these first meetings, we hope that RDEK will take advantage of some of the technical capabilities available in the community to help refine and present alternatives for upgrading the water system. Fortunately, there are citizens in the community who have the necessary experience. One of these professionals, Steve Lackey, has proposed for critical review the “Third Alternative” that seems to meet the provincial health requirements, future Windermere growth and optimum use of the old fire hall.

Last year, in two separate meetings, Steve presented this proposal to approximately 70 Windermere citizens and later to the RDEK representative from our area and RDEK senior staff.

In each meeting, this “Third Alternative” provided meaningful discussion of opportunities for the Windermere water upgrade. This proposal could serve as a focus for providing relevant input to the RDEK planning process.

To that end, those of us who participated in developing it last spring have a list of questions (for the public) that might provide answers to some of the fundamental planning issues.

1. Was the “no” vote last summer a rejection of the financing for water system improvements or simply (as we believe) a rejection of the concept

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of purchasing bulk water from a private entity?

2. Does the Windermere community wish to have RDEK undertake a review and refinement of the “Third Alternative” concepts developed last summer? Do they want the results of that review presented in a public meeting?

3. If the water system improvements can be planned to accommodate future expansion, what growth capacity is the current population willing to pay for now... 10 years (22 per cent growth), 15 years (35 per cent growth), 25 years (65 per cent growth)?

4. If a financing method can be developed that includes recovering the cost of growth capacity, such as a connection charge for new subdivision lots, is the current population willing to pay for greater growth capacity?

5. Is the Windermere community willing to plan for connections to Terra Vista, Akiskanook, Indian Beach and/ or others provided that an equitable cost allocation is developed?

Answers to these questions would seem to be basic for continuing the planning of water system improvements for Windermere.

Sincerely, Doug Anakin, Mike Haltman and Steve Lackey Windermere

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Paddling posse

PHOTO BY NICOLE TRIGG/THE ECHO A nature-oriented networking event for women took place on Monday, May 28. The 1.5-hour long paddling excursion by kayak and canoe through the Columbia River Wetlands was organized by the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Columbia River Kayak and Canoe.

Ramble On — Marilyn Berry, Publisher

A little, or a lot, of publicity never hurts Somebody mentioned to me a while back that we need to do more to bring awareness to our valley in order for our economy to improve. This was a month or two ago and I responded that we really had received a fair bit of nationwide press lately. The two topics I thought about at the time were the Whiteway project and the deer cull. Both ends of the spectrum as far as how we would like to be perceived perhaps, but you know the old saying about there being “no such thing as bad publicity,” so here is a little more along that vein…

In the past week, the renowned Dr. David Suzuki visited and spoke to a capacity crowd at the community hall. Several children from the area will be able to tell their children and grandchildren that they saw and heard the

famous scientist speaking in their hometown. Those who attended were truly inspired by his address and still amazed that he was in our small community.

The saga of the deer in our community continues… and will keep on as the lawyer for the Invermere Deer Protection Society suggests their suit against the District of Invermere may be precedentsetting for future animal control issues throughout the province.

Our MP David Wilks has also brought the spotlight to this riding with his comments regarding Bill C-38. He has been forthright in speaking with his constituents about procedures in Parliament and the roles various politicians play in government.

The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Women

in Business group met last week for a canoe/kayak in the Columbia River wetlands.

This was not necessarily a newsworthy event but I wanted to bring it up because this is a unique habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals that is known about throughout the world. We are very fortunate to have it in our backyard to enjoy.

So is it true, did Oscar Wilde get it best when he said, “The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about”? Is this notoriety helpful?

I don’t think there’s any doubt in anybody’s mind that we live in a little bit of paradise from a purely esthetic perspective. Are we doing all we can,or should, to invite the world to join us? That does, of course, bring up the question, do we really want to do more?

Fundraising?

Maybe FCC can help

Community Calendar WEDNESDAY JUNE 6 •Scrabble Night, Invermere Public Library, 6 -8 p.m.

•Canadian playwrights, Lucia Frangione, José Teodoro and Robert Plowman, present readings, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, ages 14+, 7:30 p.m.

•Ladies' Night kayak or canoe down the Columbia river. 6 - 9 p.m. 250-342-7391 JUNE 810 •BritsBest Classic Car Show, Radium Hot Springs.

FRI JUNE 8 •Danny McBridge exhibition opens at Artym Gallery, 6 - 9 p.m. Show runs until June 15.

SAT JUNE 9 •Bighorn Football registration, Bighorn field, 10 a.m. $100 to register and season starts in September.

•Radium Days, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Parade, market, kids zone and more!

•Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club Will Schmidt Memorial Rifle Shoot.

THURS JUNE 14 •RDEK community discussion on Windermere Water System.

2 - 4 p.m., and 6 - 8 p.m, at Windermere Community Hall.

SAT JUNE 16 •RDEK community

discussion on Windermere Water System.

9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Windermere Elementary School gym.

•Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life EVERY SUNDAY •Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5.

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

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

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

Info: Rick Dendy 250341-1509.

•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: 250-3445674.

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

Info: Rick Dendy 250341-1509.

•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 250-3426416.

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

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

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

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

EVERY TUESDAY •Yoga THRIVE- Yoga for Cancer Survivors.

Hot springs studio, Fairmont Village Mall.

For info Jan Klimek

Your rural capital project may qualify for a donation between $5,000 and $25,000. Find examples of past projects on our website.

Apply online between May 7 and June 18. www.agrispirit.ca

Community matters

250-342-1195.

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Captivated by Canal Days

PHOTOS BY STEVE JESSEL/THE ECHO Canal Flats held its annual Canal Days celebration on Saturday (June 1) and despite rainy weather plenty of people came out to see the always popular parade, which included colourful ďŹ&#x201A;oats, horse-drawn carriages, western-dressed horseback riders and classic cars.

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NEWS

Rescued bear cub passes away at wildlife shelter An orphaned baby black bear rescued near Invermere has not survived rehabilitation efforts NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

A rescued orphan bear cub that was found on Westside Road just south of Invermere and flown to a wildlife rehabilitation centre in Smithers last week passed away on Friday (June 1) evening, much to the sorrow of staff at the Northern Lights Wildlife Society (NLWS) shelter.

Local elementary students who were anticipating giving the cub a name for the duration of its stay at the centre and following its progress until its planned release next spring will also be sadly disappointed.

Invermere conservation officer Greg Kruger said staff at the centre immediately had concerns due to its small size and dehydrated state when the baby bear arrived at their facility Wednesday (May 30).

"Right away they could see there was an issue with the cub," Kruger said. The staff member he spoke to said if they could pull the cub through the weekend, then it would survive.

"Then I got the call Friday evening that it had passed away."

The baby male black bear was estimated to have been ten to

PHOTO BY NICOLE TRIGG/THE ECHO Invermere conservation officer Greg Kruger learned Friday (June 1) that the orphaned baby black bear he captured just off Westside Road on Tuesday (May 29), which was flown to a wildlife centre in Smithers for rehabilitation, did not survive.

twelve weeks old and had been on its own for approximately two weeks prior to being captured, according to Kruger.

“We were monitoring it for the first few days just hoping the mother would come back,” he said, “but after a few days of it being seen by itself, we had a good indication it was orphaned for whatever reason.”

After its capture on Tuesday (May 29), the bear cub was diagnosed as malnourished but otherwise healthy at the Invermere Veterinary Hospital by Dr. Mark Zehnder, who drove the cub to

Cranbrook International Airport for its air transit to Smithers after it spent the night in the hospital’s overnight kennels.

Before leaving the valley, the orphaned bear made the rounds to Windermere, Eileen Madson Primary, and J A Laird elementary schools where students had the chance to see it sitting in a small cage in the back of Kruger’s pickup truck and ask the conservation officer questions.

“I wanted all the kids to have an opportunity to see a wild bear cub,” Kruger said. “Mainly, I just wanted to give all the

young students of Invermere a little bit [of a] better connection with wildlife.”

Conservation officers were made aware of the bear by public reports of sightings four kilometres south of Invermere along Westside Road.

It took almost a week before the cub was successfully captured. A larger live trap proved futile as the baby bear was not heavy enough to trigger the door to shut.

“We knew it was going in and feeding in the trap,” Kruger said, “so we put out a smaller

trap and he went in that.”

Nothing was learned about the mother, but because the cub was found near a roadway, she could have been involved in a collision with a vehicle. However, if the mother was dead, a cub this age would have stayed with her body unless the body was taken, said Kruger.

“We also have hunting season right now,” he said. “It’s against the law for anyone to harvest a bear that’s in a family group, but we can’t say for sure.”

Another possibility is that it was abandoned by its mother who would have stayed with her larger, healthier cubs, he added.

The mission of the NLWS is to offset the human impact on orphaned wild animals, NLWS co-founder and manager Angelika Langen told The Valley Echo. Bears that go into rehabilitation are usually orphaned due to human intervention, but sometimes it’s because of natural causes, she said.

This isn’t the first time the shelter has accepted an Invermere bear. Two years ago, one arrived before Christmas that was slightly older and near-starving.

The shelter is currently housing eight baby bears as well as 25 cubs from last year that are ready for release, Langen said. They’re kept divided by region which makes transporting them back for release much easier, she said.

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NEWS

Columbia Valley RCMP face staffing shortages Remaining officers' time must be spent fighting major crimes like drug trade: Shehovac STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

At a meeting with members of the Columbia Valley Action Team on Thursday (May 31) to discuss gang violence in the Columbia Valley, Columbia Valley RCMP Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac touched on a wide range of issues, but also asked that the local communities become more active monitoring issues through citizen patrols.

As the detachment has been shorthanded for a number of years, recent additional officer movement away from the Columbia Valley means the detachment will have to decide what kinds of calls they can — and can’t — afford to spend their time on.

“The present situation at the detachment... is an influx of changes,” Shehovac said.

One officer has already left the detachment, two others are expected to leave by September and a further officer is receiving specialized training in Ontario for the next two months, according to Shehovac.

“With how busy the summer is, I actually sat down and said, ‘You know what guys, because you aren’t giving us the extra bodies, we cannot be everything to everyone,’” Shehovac said. “Certain things are going to have to come off the table.”

Shehovac said he would like his remaining officers’ time to be spent dealing with the more major crimes, such as violent crime and most importantly the drug trade, which is an ongo-

ing concern in the Columbia Valley. To this effect, he said a decision will have to be made very shortly about what kinds of calls an officer will actually be able to attend in person.

“Every detachment is really Marko Shehovac hurting when it comes to manpower issues, and the ability to investigate and have that manpower out on the street,” Shehovac said. “That’s right now where I have to decide for this summer what to take off our plate and still be able to serve the community.”

As for the topic of the meeting — gangs and gang violence — Shehovac was extremely leery of describing the Columbia Valley groups as gangs. He said to call them a gang would imply a certain level of organization and even intelligence, which he feels the dedicated criminals in the Columbia Valley lack. There are two specific groups the detachment is aware of and monitoring, he said, but the community should not feel particularly threatened by either. The two local groups focus mainly on the drug trade, Shehovac said, which was to be a reoccurring theme as the meeting went on.

“Certainly in the valley, there is a strong appetite for drugs,” Shehovac said. “Cocaine in particular.”

Marijuana is also an issue in the valley, and Shehovac said that while the detachment hasn’t been focusing on locating marijuana grow-ops, he does have an officer trained in infra red location techniques.

“We win a few battles, but it’s certainly not a war that we’re going to win,” Shehovac said, referring to what is commonly known as the war on drugs. “There’s always going to be an appetite there.”

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Had the bear cub survived, it would have been housed with another cub from Chase and returned it to the Invermere region next spring.

"I had a good feeling because it was doing quite well and had lots of fight in it when we caught it," Kruger

said. "I was pretty optimistic when it was on the plane and heading up there and made it to the facility."

"I thought it had a really, really good chance."

After its arrival at the centre, a veterinarian reassessed the cub and confirmed it likely had liver failure or some other internal issue due to it

having been on its own for so long as a very young animal needing the nutrients from its mother's milk.

"It just kept deteriorating until it succumbed to its condition Friday evening,' Kruger said.

"It would have been great if we could have, a year later, had it come back," he said, "but it is what it is — A for effort."

Rotary of Radium Hot Springs meets at Radium Resort, Wednesdays at 7 a.m.

Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Thursday at 11:45 a.m. at the Best Western Invermere Inn. Andy Stuart-Hill will speak regarding his recent trip to Italy on Thursday, June 7.

FREE SAIT INFO SESSION GOOD TELECOM SPECIALISTS ARE HARD TO FIND The current shortage of skilled Telecom Specialists is growing. If you would like to be part of the high tech generation who likes to provide solutions and connect leading edge devices near and far, then the Telecom Systems major is for you.

Join us for this Free Information Session on Monday, June 11, 2012 at 7:00 pm in Room 104, College of the Rockies, Invermere, BC. Call 403.210.4076 or E-mail: lisa.bishop@sait.ca for more information.

SAIT Polytechnic located in Calgary, Alberta, is Canada’s premier polytechnic providing relevant, skills-oriented education and real-world learning experiences.

See our online calendar for the latest events:

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Regional District of East Kootenay You are invited to attend a community discussion on what you want when upgrading the Windermere Water System to comply with Interior Health’s requirements.

We are working with a facilitator on this early part of the community consultation and he will be leading three sessions:

Session 1:

Thursday, June 14 from 2pm - 4pm Windermere Community Hall

Session 2:

Thursday, June 14 from 6pm - 8pm Windermere Community Hall

Session 3:

Saturday, June 16 from 9am - 11am Windermere Elementary School Gym

Each session will include sharing the community survey results, getting your feedback and hearing your ideas. Part of each session will include breaking out into working groups to talk more about how best to approach the water system upgrade opportunities.

We encourage everyone who uses water in Windermere to attend one of the three sessions. If you haven’t completed a survey, you can do so online at www.rdek.bc.ca or by calling the RDEK office. We respectfully ask one survey per person.

For more information, contact: Elizabeth Ahlgren RDEK Project Supervisor 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335 eahlgren@rdek.bc.ca

Pictured: Mike Bradford and Andy Stuart-Hill enjoy a recent meeting.

Rotary International

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Remember When?

A look back at what's happened in the Columbia Valley over the last 50 years STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

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Columbia Garden Village, will be hosting a free pancake breakfast for seniors in honour of BC Seniors Week! Everyone is welcome, and tours will be available all day.

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50 years ago: Windermere District residents were being urged to come out for weekend polio vaccine clinics. Local health authorities were hoping to see a 100 per cent turn out of the population for the free clinics.

45 years ago: Hospital extension plans were well underway after meetings with government architects. It was concluded that short of building a new building, a better design for the current hospital was nearly impossible.

35 years ago: A young man was in hospital after a hang gliding accident on Mt. Swansea. Francois Christian Marechal was hang gliding with friends when he reportedly tripped during take-off and dove into the side of Mt. Swan-

ECHO FILE PHOTO June 2007 — Many backcountry lakes in the Columbia Valley were teeming with fish. The spring fishing season was going well as these two boys found out while visiting Cartwright Lake, near Brisco.

sea before plunging down the mountainside.

20 years ago: A Calgary development company was proposing a new grocery store to be built on the site of the Invermere alternate school, home to the Windermere Valley Childcare Society. However, sale of the property was conditional on specific roadway concerns of the District of Invermere.

15 years ago: Invermere council gave the okay for

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for the public, as they had just completed an expansion that gave them more space for paint and a patio and outdoor centre.

5 years ago: In an attempt to diminish the "traffic chaos" that had become to corner of 4th Street and 10th Avenue, the District of Invermere agreed to rent public land to the property owners so that a parking lot could be constructed. The lot was to service Chisel Peak and Pothole Park.

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part of 7th Avenue in downtown Invermere to become a one-way street. Council decided that it was time to decide if a new traffic system would be beneficial for downtown businesses, and so the trial period began with mixed opinions.

10 years ago: Invermere Home Hardware celebrated an expansion, with an official chain-cutting ceremony hosted by co-owners Al and Don Miller. The retailer celebrated with free cake

Special to The Valley Echo

The beginning of June has arrived and Canada Day is less than a month away.

This year’s Canada Day celebrations kick off with the Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley’s annual fireworks display at one minute past midnight on Saturday, June 30.

Once again, Stoneset Equities has generously allowed

the Kinsmen to launch the fireworks from Stoneset’s property east of the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena in Invermere.

The Kinsmen are now sending out letters to local businesses requesting support for the fireworks.

There are also coin boxes in local stores, where the public may make donations to help ensure another great show this year.

Stay tuned to The Valley Echo and radio station to find out more about Invermere’s Canada Day celebrations as we get closer to July 1.

— Submitted by Steve Mantyka, Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley Fireworks Co-Chair

OF THE WEEK Thanks to Andrea Klassen for volunteering at roller derby on June 2.

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

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PHOTO BY NICOLE TRIGG/THE ECHO Family Resource Centre of Invermere executive director Pat Cope graciously accepts a cheque for $2,500 from Fairmont and District Lions Club president Ray Kolochuk on Tuesday (May 29). The money will go towards the Invermere women's shelter for women and children ďŹ&#x201A;eeing domestic violence.

Canal Flats park gets land grant Crown Grant Program, which has a mandate of addressing green priorities for community as well as enhancing economic development and safety improvements. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Province is committed to supporting local governments in their efforts to develop NICOLE TRIGG more green spaces and recreation amenities editor@invermerevalleyecho.com for B.C. families to enjoy,â&#x20AC;? Minister of ComA Crown land grant worth $80,000 is the munity, Sport and Cultural Development Ida last piece of the puzzle for a proposed park Chong said in the release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parks encourage in the Village of Canal Flats. The park will be people to get out, enjoy the fresh air, take walks located at the northeast intersection of Burns or go for a picnic â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all activities that contribAvenue and Grainger Road and will feature ute to a healthier lifestyle.â&#x20AC;?

The Ministry of Commutrees, pathways, benches nity, Sport and Cultural and grassed areas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am so pleased to receive Development has yearly alâ&#x20AC;&#x153;I am so pleased to receive locations to sponsor Crown this Crown grant of land this Crown grant of land in grants or nominal rent tenin support of Canal Flats,â&#x20AC;? support of Canal Flats.â&#x20AC;? ures for local governments Mayor of Canal Flats Ute JuUTE JURAS and community organizaras said in a news release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It VILLAGE OF CANAL FLATS MAYOR tions, stated the release. will be great for people to be Once a sponsoring ministry able to use this park as a way to build and maintain a sense of community.â&#x20AC;? agrees to sponsor a grant, the Ministry of ForThe village had purchased two lots for the ests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations proposed park in 2005 and the Provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s land manages the land transfer process.

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Les joined the Rotary Club of Invermere in 1990... he was the new owner of the Redstreak Store in Radium and had relocated with his wife Elena from Calgary where he had been a marketing manager for Lucerne Foods.

Lesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; involvement has included being the chair of both the community and vocational committees and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been president of the club twice... first in 1998, then in 2010.

In 1998 the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local project was an extension of the vault at the museum. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was a major project,â&#x20AC;? he says.

Then in 2010 the club paid for the purchase of two lift aids for the newly expanded emergency room at the local hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once a Rotarian, always a Rotarian...,â&#x20AC;?Les says,â&#x20AC;&#x153;the things we do in the community make you feel good. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way to meet people, great way for young business people to get to know their peers and give back to the community you do business in. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been responsible for so many projects that are visible from the washrooms downtown to the crossroads project that has just been completed.â&#x20AC;? Les finds it gratifying to see the club recognizing those people in the community that deserve it with the Citizen of the Year award as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are so many aspects of Rotary that are very positive.â&#x20AC;?

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Invermere is a Pesticide Free Community The District of Invermere has been a pesticide free community since May 1st, 2009.

Here are some reminders and tips for creating and maintaining a healthy yard.

Eight Steps for a Healthy Lawn: 1. Healthy lawns Need Healthy Soil Add natural organic matter like compost on a regular basis to condition and enrich your soil. Healthy lawns are more resistant to disease, weeds and drought damage.

2. Choose the Right Grass Spread drought-tolerant grass seed liberally over your lawn in the spring and fall.

Use a grass seed mixture rather than one variety. A thick lawn will crowd out weeds.

3. Keep Your Mower Blade High To discourage weeds, keep your lawnmower blade at a height of 7 cm (3 inches) 4. Recycle Your Grass Leave your grass clippings on the lawn to return nutrients to the soil. This can supply up to 30% of the fertilizer needs of your lawn. It also helps to retain moisture and relieves the task of raking.

5. Accept Some Weeds Some weeds are good for your lawn or garden. Allow clover in your lawn for its nitrogen-fixing magic.

6. Let Your Lawn Breathe Once a year, aerate your lawn by removing small plugs of earth to allow air and water to get to the roots. A pesticide-free lawn will encourage earthworms, natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aerators.

7. Water to the Roots To promote deep root growth, let your lawn soak up 1 inch of water once a week, early in the morning.

8. Fertilize with Organic Fertilizer Once a year, in the spring or fall, use an organic fertilizer.

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Helipad upgrade moves toward completion Interior Health waiting on BC Hydro to complete work for final inspection NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

Early to mid-June is being looked at as the completion date for upgrades to the helipad at the Invermere & District Hospital and while Health Service Administrator for Golden and Invermere & District hospitals Erica Phillips doesn’t foresee any problems with the final inspection, the Transport Canada inspector might have concerns around the construction work that’s begun on the Columbia Village Garden complex next door, Phillips said.

“My guess would be that they may have some concerns around flying debris and that kind of stuff, which could impact helicopters using the pad during the construction phase,” she said. “I don’t know for sure, it’s a thought, just something to bear in mind.”

Interior Health Authority (IHA) is waiting on BC Hydro to complete what remaining work is left before inviting Transport Canada to do the final inspection, at which point an inspector will determine the helipad’s certification and any limitations on use. The hospital’s helipad shut down after failing a Transport Canada safety inspection in 2010.

The finished construction on Columbia Village Garden will not have an impact on the certification process as plans for the building were approved with the helipad in mind, Phillips confirmed.

STARS, the Alberta-based non-profit that provides emergency medical transport for the East Kootenay, is waiting to hear from Transport Canada on the cer-

PHOTO BY NICOLE TRIGG/THE ECHO Mirage Painteriors puts some finishing touches on the helipad at Invermere & District Hospital, which is anticipated to undergo a Transport Canada inspection sometime early to mid June.

tification process, said Cam Heke, the organization’s manager of media and public relations. STARS has been using the landing strip at the unofficial Invermere airport since the helipad shut down two years ago.

“Ultimately we’ll be informed of what we can use on the helipad through Transport Canada,” said Heke.

“We don’t anticipate any issues with flight paths or anything else in terms of responding to that helipad if it’s certified as H1 for both of our aircraft.”

The H1 designation allows a helipad to receive landings from dual-engine, H1-certified helicopters. STARS has operated for 26 years, using dual engine helicopters since inception. Next year, the organization will be

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acquiring a new AW1-39 aircraft that’s larger, heavier and more powerful than its current fleet.

“That helicopter flies significantly faster, further without refueling, and can carry two critical care patients... if the [new helipad] is large enough, then we’ll be able to land our aircraft there,” Heke said. “We anticipate it would be.”

Out of its Calgary base, STARS responded to the southeastern areas of B.C. 53 times last year, and 69 times in 2010. Last year, 10 of those responses were to Invermere while there was just one to Radium Hot Springs.

Search and rescue in the region is done by Alpine Helicopters out of Golden and although the company has twin engine aircraft, they use single engine aircraft for most of their work which requires them to land at the airport and meet up with an ambulance, said Mark Adams, a pilot with the charter company.

“And then they would ground transport to the hospital from there, and that’s what we’ve done in the past,” Adams said.

RK Heliski, which operates dual engine helicopters out of Panorama Mountain Resort, is another regional operator that uses the helipad.

The heliskiing outfit receives calls from the ski resort several times a year to medevac those seriously injured to the hospital, said RK Heliski general manager Rod Gibbons. They will transport one of their own heliski clients once every three to four years, he said.

During the 2011-12 winter season, RK Heliski assisted with three medevacs off the hill, flying to their own facility base at Panorama to a waiting ambulance because the Invermere & District Hospital helipad was closed. One of the three evacuations was related to an April 1 avalanche at Panorama Mountain Resort that took place outside of the controlled ski area boundary, leaving one woman with non-life threatening injuries.

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Radium Days takes place again this weekend. There will be a parade on Saturday morning, as well as a kids zone, market and more!

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Fun Events in the Valley • Wednesday, June 6: Scrabble Night, Invermere Public Library, 6 -8 p.m.

• Wednesday, June 6: Ladies' Night kayak or canoe down the Columbia river. 6 - 9 p.m. 250342-7391 or www.columbiariverkayakcanoe.com for more info • Wednesday, June 6: Canadian playwrights, Lucia Frangione, José Teodoro and Robert Plowman, present readings, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, ages 14+, 7:30 p.m.

• June 8-10: BritsBest Classic Car Show, Radium Hot Springs.

Saturday, June 9th, from 10 am - 2pm Featuring: ¬ Annual Radium Days parade at 10am, down Main Street Radium ¬ Radium Days market, held in the Community Hall parking lot ¬ ‘Blow-up’ Kids Zone ¬ Laser tag ¬ Rotary Concession at Brent’s Shack ¬ And the ever popular chicken poop bingo!

• Friday, June 8: Danny McBridge exhibition opens at Artym Gallery, 6 - 9 p.m. Show runs until June 15.

• Saturday, June 9: Radium Days, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Parade, market, kids zone and more!

• Saturday, June 9: Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club Will Schmidt Memorial Rifle Shoot.

August 3rd - 5th, 2012 Taj Mahal Trio Five Alarm Funk Gabriel Palatchi Band Phil Dwyer Band Septeto Santiguero Kirby Sewell Band Altered Laws Jimmy Bowskill Hornography The Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer Bessie & the Back Eddies Electric Monk Laura Landsberg & Homeward Bound BananaFish Dance Orchestra

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Royal Canadian Legion National Poppy Poster and Literary Show June 5 to 17 at Pynelogs What does ART mean to you?

Annual Pynelogs Art Show May 29 to June 17 Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

Tonnes of fun activities throughout the day!

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Park upgrades planned NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

Several provincial parks in the East Kootenay will undergo infrastructure improvements this year due to BC Parks receiving a $3 million boost to its capital budget — a 27 per cent increase over last year.

“While almost 20 million people visit BC Parks every year, we want to encourage even more people to get out and enjoy B.C.’s spectacular parks; one way of doing that is to invest more money in infrastructure,” said Environment Minister Terry Lake in a media release.

Across the province, 120 improvement projects in 89 parks have been identified through facility assessments, regional tourism trends, park satisfaction surveys and staff discussions, while a number are still in the tendering process.

For the entire Kootenay region, $1.8 million has been designated for projects in nine parks. Included for the East Kootenay will be a water system upgrade to ensure drinkable water standards at James Chabot Provincial Park located 2 kilometres from Invermere’s town centre, a water system and intake reconstruction at Alces Lake campground in Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park located 22 km southeast of the Village of Canal Flats, and a water and campground refurbishment at Wasa Lake Provincial park located 40 km north of Cranbrook.

Completion of the projects is dependent on weather and availability of labour, said a spokesperson for the Ministry of Environment.

Overall, $6.71 million has been allocated to improving the infrastructure of provincial parks in the Interior. Parks in the South Coast region (Lower Mainland and the Sunshine Coast) will receive $2.38 million for infrastructure upgrades, while those on the West Coast (Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii) will receive $2.23 million with $2.66 million going towards park projects up north.

To learn more about BC Parks, visit bcparks.ca.

PHOTO BY STEVE JESSEL/THE ECHO The collapse of an old building on the outskirts of the industrial area on Saturday (June 2) was part of a training exercise.

'Old Dobson house' destroyed STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

What’s known in Invermere as “the old Dobson house” bit the dust on Saturday, June 2, as part of a planned structural collapse that doubled as a joint training exercise for Invermere Fire Rescue and several other Kootenay fire departments.

The building, located near the Invermere Fire Rescue training grounds in the industrial area of Invermere, had been purchased by the District of Invermere a few years ago, but DOI mayor Gerry Taft said that he didn’t feel that they

were well-suited as landlords, and hadn’t had a positive experience with the building. As a result, the building was without a tenant for about the last year, and while it was still structurally sound, the decision was made to collapse the building after it became a target for vandals and potentially squatters. There are also plans to extend the roadway through that area, so Taft said it made sense to get rid of what was essentially an unwanted structure.

For fire chief Roger Ekman, he felt it was a perfect opportunity for a structural collapse training course, where firefighters can get hands-on experience dealing with search and rescue operations inside collapsed structures.

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All proceeds of the Giving Back Community Golf Tournament will go to Rotary Club of Invermere for the Water Park project at Kinsmen Beach.

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PHOTOS BY STEVE JESSEL/THE ECHO Invermere got its first taste of roller derby on Saturday (June 2) night, and Invermere's own Killer Rollbots came out victorious in their bout against the Kimberley Bavarian Barbarians, backed by a raucous crowd that kept the energy level up all night with a variety of cowbells and good, old-fashioned cheering.

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ECHO FILE PHOTO The provincial champion Columbia Valley Bighorns will have a fall football registration session on Saturday (June 9) at Bighorns Field in Invermere.

Bring on the Bighorns The valley's championship team is seeking new recruits STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

The provincial champion Columbia Valley Bighorns football team is gearing up for a new season of fall football and for your chance to join the championship team, come out to Bighorns Field in Invermere on June 9, starting at 10 a.m.

This will be the Bighornsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sixth season and head coach Bruce Marlow says that registration day is a great chance for parents who are curious about the game to have all their questions answered. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good time for kids to realize that you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to have played before, you just have to have the willingness to play,â&#x20AC;? Marlow said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really to simplify the whole process, so kids can see â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I get the same as everyone else, and I get the same equipment as everyone else.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;And in our community, no one really gets cut from the football team unless youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a punk, or you just have a really bad attitude.â&#x20AC;?

There will be equipment at the field during registration so that interested kids can get a feel for it, and Marlow will talk to everyone about the game and how he sees the upcoming season unfolding. The registration will also end with a family barbecue, which doubles as

a great meet-and-greet for everyone involved.

Again, Marlow stresses that kids donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to have any football experience, just a willingness to learn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just want kids who want to learn the game,â&#x20AC;? Marlow said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If a kid wants to learn, I know I can teach him the game.â&#x20AC;?

For those kids that do register, Marlow has some incredible activities lined up this season. Most notably, he plans to begin fundraising soon for an all-expenses paid trip for the team to travel to San Diego in October to play against a team from Mexico. Marlow said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been trying to organize the trip for a couple of years, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excited to be able to take kids who may never have before left B.C. on a trip.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d also like to take the team to Disneyland, and is trying to organize for them to be able to watch a college football practice at one of the major schools in the area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about the experience,â&#x20AC;? Marlow said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obviously Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a competitive guy, and losing is not my goal, but if you can get 25 kids together and they can all have fun, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun for me.â&#x20AC;?

Registration is $100 and players are provided with all the necessary equipment. The regular season begins in September with an August training camp. Marlow is also looking for a couple of coaches to join him on the sideline for the upcoming season, and asks anyone who might be interested to call him at 403-312-4969 or email him at coach.bighorn@telus.net.

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Branch Out Bike Tour returns Charity road ride brings Albertan cyclists to Panorama, Invermere NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

Over 200 spandex-clad road cyclists from Alberta will be spinning their wheels around Lake Windermere on Saturday, June 16 as a fundraiser for neurological disorders, and event organizers are hoping to see some Columbia Valley locals join in on the ride.

The Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF) is bringing back its Branch Out Bike Tour after last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successful inaugural event raised over $40,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We get so much support from local companies and groups, they make it really special,â&#x20AC;? said foundation president Crystal Phillips. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone from Mayor Taft and the group at Gerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gelati to the outstanding staff at Panorama Village; they really help us out wherever they can."

Like last year, the 100-kilometre road ride will begin in Panorama Mountain Village and descend to Invermere, then head out to Highway 93/95 where it will circumnavigate the lake by going through Fairmont and returning back to Invermere along Westside Road. There will be volunteer-run rest stops along the route as well as cheer crowds and support vehicles.

Riders will have the option to hammer up the hill for the complete 100-km circuit or end at the rest stop in town and enjoy a free Gerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gelati ice cream for a less intensive 80-km loop before being bussed back to Panorama.

The bulk of registrants are from Calgary and Edmonton with some from St. Albert, and includes a number of star Olympians from the various disciplines of speed skating, luge and downhill skiing. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a chance one or two NHL hockey players might make it out as well, Phillips said.

Riders gather pledges before the bike tour and 90 cents to the dollar go towards Branch Outâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cause, which is to fund re-

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at rest stops along the route, as well as a post-ride dinner banquet complete with entertainment provided by Her and Us, a Canmore-Calgary band. For everything but accommodation, registration is $100.

For more information on the Branch Out Neurological Foundation and Bike Tour, and to register, visit branchoutfoundation.com.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;THANK YOUâ&#x20AC;?

Thank you to the families that gave items to the yard sale held at the Columbia Ridge community hall on Sunday, May 20.

A heartfelt â&#x20AC;&#x153;THANK YOUâ&#x20AC;? to the folks who purchased items at the yard sale and to the folks who made generous donations to the Columbia Lake â&#x20AC;&#x153;Relay for Lifeâ&#x20AC;? team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;THANK YOUâ&#x20AC;? to the friends and families who volunteered at the yard sale. The money raised at the yard sale was donated on behalf of the Columbia Lake team to the Canadian Cancer Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Relay for Lifeâ&#x20AC;? event to be held on Saturday, June 16.

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Debt - where's the line?

When it comes to debt, how do we know when we are at or over the limit? What is debt anyway, and how much is too much? How do we know where the line is?

The only real answer to how much debt we can sustain is the one that comes too late – when we miss a payment. It gets real clear to us when we have gone over the line and can’t catch up.

That’s a bit late and not a whole lot of help when it comes to deciding about that For months, Canadians have been hearing about our family ‘debt load’ and the need to get it paid off. We hear this from the Finance Minister and the Governor of The Bank of Canada all the time, and from everyone else who either is, or thinks he is, an expert.

We are told to be very careful with our credit cards and to pay them off as quickly as possible.

We are told to watch out for ‘impulse buying’ and only to buy the ‘big ticket’ items we really need. And, it seems a lot of people are listening and keeping their spending down, including simple things like spending less on vacations or even staying home to enjoy our free time. People are becoming more careful when it comes to getting the latest gadget for either themselves or their children.

We never used to think that much about debt.

Most of us had good jobs and figured we would not only keep them but get raises, too. We got comfortable with at least some debt. Now, that’s all changed.

A recent bit of good news in the financial picture is that not everyone is indebted equally.

It is not true that Canadians are equal in their debt load. Instead, according to a recent CIBC report, the majority of Canadians are being quite responsible in how they handle their debt.

Most people, in fact, are careful to keep their payments up and their balances fairly current.

A recent publication by Roger Sauvé, president of People Patterns Consulting and author of an annual report called The Current State of Canadian Family Finances, says “only about one million of Canada’s 14.5 million households have crushing debt problems.” That’s less than one in fourteen. Most of us are doing OK, even if near the limit. That’s the good news.

There is, however, another side to the issue, and it’s one of the places we have problems.

Many of us have pushed our debt to its maximum. If we take on any more, we are past the point at which we can successfully keep up the payments. That is the part of this problem that is dangerous, for both individuals and the nation.

I have mentioned before that one of the ways a nation recovers its balance in a financial crisis is the spending of its citizens. Canada needs us to spend. When our citizens are heavily in debt they can’t buy as much as they used to. The na-

tional recovery is slower. Individual families are less able to get what they need or want. Yet there is more at stake than a bit of discomfort.

When recovery from recession is slow as a nation, one of the results is a reduction in the prices at which goods and property sells. That, of course, keeps prices lower for us. But when we lose financial flexibility, whether as a nation or as individuals, we can’t take advantage of bargains. We give that opportunity to others.

That is happening in Canada, especially in business. Foreign nationals and companies are buying Canadian businesses and real estate constantly. Combine that with the fact that we are next to the United States in our resistance to living without luxuries, and it’s not hard to see why we’re slow to recover – we have an expensive habit of living high on the hog. People in some countries spend less and have more money available when they need it. As a recent report in Money.Com tells us, they under-consume, increase income and keep debt low, while we over-consume, use up our income and are loaded with debt.

One result is that when one of our companies is sold, they have the money to buy it.

There are two major consequences that are dangerous for us. One is the tendency of this purchasing power to drive up prices, as we see happening in real estate. We are the ones who see increase in costs. The other consequence is that gradually it is these others who own an increased share of our businesses and our real estate. We lose our flexibility and can’t compete.

Of course, none of this helps with the question of the line between enough and too much debt.

The answer to the question of where it is depends entirely on whether we can pay our bills.

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Columbia Valley golf reports SUBMITTED Special to The Valley Echo

Mountainside Ladies Golf Club The Mountainside Ladies Challenge against the Riverside Ladies took place May 22 and the Mountainside Team came out ahead. A rematch is scheduled for September at Riverside. Our monthly cup was held on May 29 and Marlyn DesBrisay was the winner while deuces were won

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Music to your ears, waistline ter chance youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to hit the gym again. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re outside, just remember to keep an eye and ear open for any obstacles.

Not only a great source of motivation, listening to the right music can actually increase performance.

According to a study from the College of Charleston, people could complete 10 additional reps while listening to music they enjoyed. Think about how much that would add up to after a yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth of workouts! Researchers discovered that music helped the exercisers feel more positive even when they were working out at a very high intensity. This allowed the participants to push themselves harder than if they had been working out in silence. When you listen to music you like, you are more likely to focus on the enjoyment you are getting from hearing the song rather than that burning sensation you are feeling in your muscles. This distraction will increase your positive thoughts, decrease the negative ones, and give you that boost you may need to challenge yourself.

The rhythm of the music can also play a role. When you hear a song with a particular beat and try to keep up with it, your motor skills

may actually improve because youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying not to miss a step. When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in sync with the music, exercise seems smoother and less forced. Imagine any kind of dance without the music; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not nearly as much fun. The type of music you choose has an impact as well. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s say you are in a yoga class, trying to focus on steady breath and the instructor turns up the techno; you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be as likely to achieve a relaxed state than if you were listening to something mellow. The same goes for weightlifting or higher intensity cardio.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a faster tempo song playing, it can energize you and help you get into the right mindset. Whatever type of workout you have planned, try to match it with the appropriate style of music and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll likely see an overall improvement during that session.

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Everyone has days where exercise is the last thing you want to do. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a busy day at work or are just feeling tired, sometimes it can be tough to find the energy to even think about tying up those laces. But have you ever noticed that hearing a certain song can turn your mood around and make you feel more energized?

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not alone. Music has a way of making your workout seem like less of a chore.

Simply playing your favourite playlist can increase motivation and actually improve your performance.

Music can be incredibly motivating; sometimes just hearing a certain tune can make you want to go for a jog or hit the gym. Connecting songs with exercise can stimulate positive thoughts, especially when you hear those songs again. Have you ever been listening to the radio and a song comes on that you exercised to earlier that week? Chances are it triggers a positive memory about how great you felt during or after the workout. These encouraging thoughts can help keep you motivated and you actually want to return for another sweat-session.

So, crank up your personal favourites and get active! If you hear music you like during a workout, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bet-

Stay Between the Lines One sure sign of growing up when we were young was the ability to use our crayons and stay between the lines. An important skill for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;grown upâ&#x20AC;? driver is also the ability to stay between the lines. Judging by the e-mails that I have received lately from readers who state that this is their main pet peeve, there is a sizable number of drivers out there who need to do a bit more skill growing.

If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been on the inside of a curve lately and met an oncoming driver part way over the center line into your lane, a quick look at the lines painted on the road will tell you that many tires have passed over the paint and worn it away. It shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter if you cross over the lines when no one is coming should it? Well, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s both illegal in that situation and will end up in a collision the ďŹ rst time you fail to see the oncoming vehicle and will be really interesting if that driver is doing the same thing!

Perhaps more common still is the encroachment onto the shoulder when drivers go around a corner. This territory is the domain of pedestrians and cyclists, your vehicle does not belong there.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hardly likely that you would be injured or killed in a collision here but the same cannot be said for the unprotected shoulder users.

So, show a little pride in your ability to be a mature, skillful driver. Keep your vehicle inside that 2.6 meter wide space between the lines. This will also show your respect for other road users and help to keep them safe. If you cannot, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to put your crayons back in the box and let someone else do the driving.

The author is a retired constable with many years of trafďŹ c law enforcement experience.

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Cupcake charm

Let the brewery festivities begin long time for the beer festival, and some people just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like wine,â&#x20AC;? Garden explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It seemed like the perfect thing for the summer.â&#x20AC;?

Garden said she was extremely pleased with the reception she received from breweries, both local and even international, and the festival boasts a wide range of breweries, almost all of which will be showcasing more than one beer.

Notable breweries include Okanagan Spring Brewery, Nelson Brewing Company, Cannery Brewing Company and even the Yukon Brewery, alongside international beers Grolsch and Pilsner Urquell. There will also be live musical entertainment in the form of local band Thinking Man and Calgary Celtic rock group Fraid Knot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good range,â&#x20AC;? said Garden. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And even people who arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t beer fans might find that the festival gives them an opportunity to find something that they really like.â&#x20AC;?

The festival runs from 4 to 9 p.m. and is a strictly 19-plus event. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. There are also resort and camping packages available by calling the resort at 1-800-663-4979. Those who attend will receive a souvenir glass and a limited number of tasting tickets for two-ounce samplers, and more tickets may also be purchased at the event. Prizes will be given to the three most popular beers at the end of the festival. For more information visit www.fairmonthotsprings.com/beer-festival.

East Kootenay beer festival will offer a bonanza of brews STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

PHOTO BY STEVE JESSEL/THE ECHO Sheila Bonny and Christine Vidalin present some of their colourful cupcakes during a fundraiser to help support Relay for Life teams on Saturday, June 2.

If you like great beer combined with great music, the first annual East Kootenay Beer Festival should be right up your alley.

Taking place on Saturday, June 16 at the Mountain Golf Course in Fairmont Hot Springs, the festival will be brew-packed with beers of all flavours and persuasions. Roughly 15 breweries will be showcasing better than 50 beers and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort marketing manager Marion Garden is certain there will be a beer for every palate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a mixture of some of the bigger breweries and some of the smaller breweries, so it gives people an opportunity to taste lots of different beers theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve maybe never had before,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Garden said the motivation behind holding the first annual festival actually came from people who attend the East Kootenay Wine Festival. She said so many people had asked for a beer version over the years that they finally gave in, especially based on how popular the wine festival has been over the last decade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people have been asking for quite a

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B.C. artists at Artym to create collaborative art SUBMITTED Special to The Valley Echo

The Artym Gallery is pleased to present two renowned B.C. artists â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Alex Fong and Danny McBride.

Both artists will be in attendance at the gallery for an opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 8. On Saturday, June 9, both artists will be at the Artym from 11 to 3 p.m. helping passers-by create an original collaborative piece.

Alex has helped create collaborative paintings before. In the past few years, he has often taken part in the Artym Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebrated â&#x20AC;&#x153;A La Carteâ&#x20AC;? art series, selling out a dining venue in Invermere during which he helped attendees work together to create a single original painting.

For this show, he has prepared a 24â&#x20AC;? x 30â&#x20AC;? canvas by under-painting and sketching out one of his trademark whimsical compositions. Anyone can SUBMITTED IMAGE come and try their hand at painting a little piece of the whole painting, with Scenes of women wearing hats is the trademark of artist Danny McBride. coaches Alex and Danny McBride

nearby to assist with paint mixing, technique or any other bits of advice.

Alex is a standard at the Artym Gallery and his career spans over 25 years. His paintings of chickadees, golf scenes and flowery landscapes capture the imagination of the viewer, especially with his whimsical trademark of brightly coloured dots, termed â&#x20AC;&#x153;confetti dots.â&#x20AC;?

Danny McBride is best known for his paintings of sophisticated women in hats â&#x20AC;&#x201D; chatting at a cafĂŠ, relaxing in the garden or taking a stroll through the Tuscan landscape. These unique portraits are immediately recognizable and compelling. Danny has been painting since 1997, before which time he also had a noteworthy career in music.

This is a great opportunity to meet these two amazing artists, see their latest works and have a hand in creating an original collaborative painting.

If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it to the Artym for any of the revelry, take a look at the painting exhibition online at artymSUBMITTED IMAGE gallery.com.

The brightly-coloured, ďŹ&#x201A;owery landscapes of artist Alex Fong â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Submitted by Deanna Berrington are easily recognizable.

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The Family Resource Centre thanks Royal LePage for hosting a garage sale and also Tim Hortons for providing coffee and Tim Bits that day, all to raise funds for the women’s shelter.

Safe Home Operators needed from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen for women and children fleeing domestic violence.

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PHOTO BY MARILYN BERRY/THE ECHO PHOTO Casa Vino co-owner and Village of Radium Hot Springs mayor Dee Conklin speaks to the gathering at Info Fest 2010, which took place at Radium Resort on Wednesday, May 23 and was an opportunity for local businesses and staff to mingle and network.

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The popular Radium Days make its return on Saturday (June 9) and comes with all the bells and whistles any festival-goer can hope to see.

The event is entering its third year and Tourism Radium assistant manager Heather Perkull says it seems to expand every year.

“More and more people are coming out, and we get excellent feedback every time,” Perkull said.

The event kicks off with a festive parade beginning at 10 a.m. before a host of family-friendly activities start up and continue the rest of the afternoon. There will be blow-up castles, laser tag, arts and crafts for the kids, a market fea-

turing over 20 vendors and live music from the band L8.

This year will also be running in conjunction with the Calgary MG Car Club BritsBest car show. The show will have over 60 classic British cars and bikes and a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the MGB sports car will be held at Radium Legends Field.

The vast majority of activities will take place in this area — near the parking lot of the community hall — while the parade will begin at the Prestige Hotel parking lot and will run along Main Street.

“Basically, it started because we felt that there needed to be more of a family festive atmosphere in Radium,” Perkull said. “My favourite part is the parade and seeing all the people on the streets as it goes along.”

There is still room for more floats in the parade, so for businesses looking to advertise or just individuals wanting to show their community spirit, this is a great opportunity.

Those interested in entering some sort of float or vehicle in the parade are asked to email radium.rec09@gmail.com.

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking F/T, P/T Tractor Only. Owner Operators needed for Line Haul Contract starting July 1, 2012. Servicing East and West Kootenays. Year round work, Pd GPS mileage rate, + fuel,+ drops. FMI contact Ken at 250-417-2988 or email resume ken@lsmclellantrucking.com

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Email all questions and resumés to cwickenheiser@ welcomewagon.ca An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

BOOK WORMS WANTED! The Invermere Public Library wants to hire an enthusiastic summer student to start July 3 for 8 weeks.

We are looking for someone who can share their love for libraries and reading through programs for youth.

Responsibilities would include running the Summer Reading Program, readers’ advisory and circulation desk.

Student must have attended school the past year and be returning in the fall.

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GROW WITH US Opportunities in Vanderhoof & Vavenby Canfor is one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable woodbuilding solutions, and we’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.

Forestry Supervisor, Permitting Vanderhoof, BC As an integral member of our Forest Management Group – West Region, and with an eye to meeting our sustainability and budgetary goals, you will manage all aspects of cutting permit and road permit acquisitions, including completing site plans, appraisals and engineered cost estimates; preparing information for electronic submissions; and supervising layout and cruising as needed.

You have a degree or diploma and at least 5 years’ forestry experience and are registered (or are eligible for registration) as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Forestry Technologist (RFT) with the Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP). A capable leader, communicator and project manager with a strong safety work ethic, you’re a team player who’s able to foster a positive atmosphere for personal, team and professional development. You are well-versed in BC forestry-related legislation and policies and familiar with forestry-related computer software applications.

Forestry Supervisor, Harvesting & Permitting Vavenby, BC You will oversee the construction, maintenance and deactivation of in-block roads as part of Canfor’s Forest Management Group – South. Applying innovative ideas to increase efficiency and cost savings, you will ensure delivery of the highest quality logs. Your other functions will include meeting budgetary requirements; managing cutting and road permit acquisitions; and fostering a safe, positive work environment with a focus on personal, professional and team development.

You’re a proven leader whose strong work ethic and team-centric approach complements your superb communication and project management skills and commitment to safety. Along with a relevant degree or technical diploma and at least 3 years’ related forestry experience, you are currently registered, or eligible for registration, with ABCFP as an RPF or RFT. Your knowledge of BC forestry and related legislation/policies is solid; likewise your skills with computers and forestry-related software. A valid Class 5 driver’s licence and submission of a current driver’s abstract will be required.

For either position, please mention the job title in the subject line when applying by email and submit your résumé and cover letter by 4 pm, June 15, 2012 to: Tara Brandner Human Resources Coordinator Fax: 250.962.3217 Email: tara.brandner@canfor.com

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T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of 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: 250286-9502.

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Help Wanted Climate Solutions for the Kootenays is seeking a Program Co-ordinator in Invermere. Full details: http://wildsight.ca/news/jobposting-climate-solutionsinvermere Contact: Mandi@wildsight.ca or 250-342-8881

is currently accepting applications for full time and part time employment.

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Work Experience Currently seeking an experienced Cabinet Maker/ Finishing Carpenter and an Assistant Finisher (to assist in sanding, staining and spraying) If you have a keen eye for detail and take pride in being part of a quality product please forward your resume to attention Kevin by e-mail: info@warwick-interiors.com or by fax: 250-342-3546 - HD MECHANIC Fernie Alpine Resort, RCR Inc. 3rd year apprentice or journeyman. Full time yearround. Apply to Steve Wall, Vehicle Maintenance Mgr. employment@skifernie.com

NEXT TRAINING STARTS IN JUNE 2012 INVERMERE 25hrs / week for 10 weeks Allowance available Limited seats available Call Job Options - BC for eligibility criteria 250.426.8019 ext. 3026 or 250.426.8019 ext. 3030 www.kootenays.cmha.bc.ca

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Medical/Dental MARIPOSA GARDENS (in Osoyoos BC) seeking RCAs. ($17.34/hr) email: becky.marlatt @balticproperties.ca

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Students...do you like to dig in the dirt? Groundswell Network Society is looking for a Summer Program Coordinator to help out in the Community Greenhouse and Gardens. Please submit your resumes to info@groundswellnetwork.ca

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Village of Radium Hot Springs Youth Camp Employment Opportunity The Village is seeking a creative and outgoing individual as a Camp Leader for the 2012 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Adventure Radiumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; program.

To receive details about this position and the program, please pick up an information package at the Village OfďŹ ce 250-347-6455 or via email request to Jill.Logan@radiumhotsprings.ca

Professional/ Management DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Project Engineer in Kitimat, BC, Canada.

The Project Engineer will possess competency in the followign areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner Oversees the Administration of Contract (Accepted Bid Package) and Information Management - Assists with Project Administration and Cash Flow Ensures a safe work environement - Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from four-year college or university; or 2 to 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience - Ability to work in a team environment -Ability to deďŹ ne problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Send Resume to: patton@bakerconcrete.com

Applications will be received up to June 18th at 4:30 p.m.

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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for QAQC Manager in Kitimat, BC, Canada.

The QA QC Manager will have knowledge in the following: Responsible for all inspection activities - Assign qualiďŹ ed inspection and test personnel to perform their applicable quality related activities - Responsible for review and approval of test controls and test results, inspection records and welding inspections. - Document nonconformances - Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in an engineering, scientiďŹ c, or construction-related discipline from four-year college or university; or 2 to 4 years related experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the civil discipline Knowledge of construction practices (i.e., formwork, rebar, concrete placing, etc) is preferred -Demonstrated skill and knowledge with applicable Quality codes. - Must have knowledge of the general structure of quality assurance programs, especially of inspection and testing procedures under those programs. Please send resume to patton@bakerconcrete.com

Trades, Technical GRANDE PRAIRIE Regional College, Fairview Campus has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Welding Instructor located in Fairview, Alberta (the Heart of the Peace River region in northwestern Alberta).

For more information visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers. Due to apprenticeship enrollment increases we are expanding our stafďŹ ng so we Need Instructors in this program!

PARTS TECHNICIAN, licensed or apprentice required for Peace River Alberta GM dealer. Automotive knowledge an asset. $3,000 to $5,000 per month. Fax resume to 780624-4124 or email: admin@marshall-auto.ca.

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Knights of Columbus annual Garage Sale June 9th 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 702 12th Ave at the Catholic Church something for everyone!

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Windermere new listing: 4758 Government Street $358,000, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 1500 sq ft, 4 blocks to main beach, best price and fully upgraded.

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conveniently located behind Sobeys within walking distance to downtown.

Two bdrm townhouse units, outside entrance. Sliding glass doors open onto balcony overlook private courtyard.

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Long term preferred. $800/month DD. Available now. Utilities extra 250-270-0729

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 a.m.

Canadian Martyrs Church No Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 9Breakfast Club Worship at Youth 712 - 12 Ave, Invermere for Children and Saturday at 7 p.m.

All Saintâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Edgewater; 10:30a.m.

Sunday at 9 a.m.

1st, 3rd, and 4th Sundays Christ 9:30 Church a.m.Trinity St. Joseph Church Worship Service and Highway 93-95, Radium Hot Springs Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breakfast Club Sunday at 11 a.m.

Picnic at Kinsman Beach, for Children and Youth Invermere 10:30 a.m.

Sacred Heart Parish 808 - 11 Street, Golden Worship at Christ Church Everyone Welcome!

Sunday at 5 p.m.

Trinity, Invermere; Sunday Worship at St.Every Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, st 7:00 1p.m.

St. Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mission Sunday (7 Windermere; 250-342-6644 100-7th Avenue, Invermere www.wvsm.info www.christchurchtrinity.com Reverend Laura Hermakin

St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, p.m.)Worship and 3rd at Sunday (9 a.m.) st Windermere; Sunday of the month1May-Oct. of the month May-Oct

Corner of Luck and Dunn, Canal Flats

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, June 10th 10:30 a.m.

Worship and Life Instruction Sunday, June 3rd â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mission Interviewsâ&#x20AC;?

10:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;Ś with special guests, the Falk Family

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Hwy. 93/95 1 km north of Windermere Pastor: Murray Wittke Sunday Service 10 a.m. Worship & Word Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Provided

Worship and Life Instruction [who will be embarking shortly to Niger, Africa]; andHelper Lisa Rohrick â&#x20AC;&#x153;TheWest Journey: Our And [International Worker to Niger, Guide â&#x20AC;&#x201C; THE HOW!â&#x20AC;?

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2 to 5, during the Morning Service. www.valleychristianonline.com 7:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;SING and CELEBRATEâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;Ś at L.W.A.C. You are welcome to join Sharing Truth us for an evening of singing the great hymns of the faith; food; and Showing Love fellowship!

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Recycle Your Books Friends of the Invermere Library is collecting books for its annual BIG Book Sale SUBMITTED Special to The Valley Echo

PHOTO BY STEVE JESSEL/THE ECHO PHOTO Students from JA Laird Elementary School in Invermere took some time to help with planting the ďŹ&#x201A;owerbeds near the Invermere Visitors Centre. Here, Nick Melnyk, Nathan Evanoff and Emily Melnyk get their hands dirty helping beautify the area.

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The 5th annual BIG Book Sale is coming up soon. It is a perfect opportunity to share the books you have enjoyed with more readers. Someone is waiting to read that novel you loved, the biography you enjoyed, the bedtime story your children have outgrown, or the how-to book that taught you so much. Those books that are taking up shelf space or languishing in boxes will be snapped up by appreciative readers at the BIG Book sale on Saturday, July 14 at the Invermere Community Hall.

The BIG Book Sale is a July highlight in the Columbia Valley. Visitors find their summer reads, kids fill bags with delightful stories, residents replace donated books with new material, and everyone finds books they will enjoy in the coming months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The BIG Book Sale is a great way to recycle. Most books are read a few times, often only once. Donating them to the library gives others a chance to enjoy them and all the funds raised at the BIG Book Sale support library programs. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a winning formula!â&#x20AC;? explains Sandra Quinn-Boyes, President of the Friends of Invermere Library.

The Friends of Invermere Library are collecting gently used books and sorting them into dozens of categories in preparation for the BIG Book Sale. They are pleased to receive fiction, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books, history, biographies, science, home improvement, self-help and almost any other books in good condition. Please bring your books to Invermere Public Library before Thursday, July 12. Do not bring textbooks, National Geographics, Readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Digest condensed books or computer manuals. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Submitted by Lynda Tutty, Friends of Invermere Library

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Legal Notices Notice to Creditors & Others Re: The Estate of Kaspar Heiz, aka Kaspar Joseph Heiz aka Kaspar Josef Heiz, deceased, formerly of Invermere B.C. died April 16, 2012.

Creditors & others having claims against the estate of Kaspar Heiz are hereby notiďŹ ed under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor at Box 2647, Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0 on or before June 27, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

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Wednesday, June 6, 2012 The Valley Echo

Golf Vistas abound at Eagle Ranch Golf Resort MARILYN BERRY publisher@invermerevalleyecho.com

PHOTO BY MARILYN BERRY/THE ECHO Kurt Taylor lines up his putt on the 18th green at Eagle Ranch Golf Resort.

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he sun shines and the course is green, green, green!

Eagle Ranch Golf Resort is in typical great shape. The course, well-known for its breathtaking scenic views, has wintered well again.

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I can never say enough about the sheer beauty of this track. Every tee box has a different view and look at either the Rocky or Purcell Mountain ranges. Its unique view of the Columbia River wetlands just makes it that much more beautiful. Every

kind of tee shot is here, straight away, over a canyon or a dogleg. Of course, the greens are terrific too.

I think it’s fair to say that when you play a resort course, you should expect to be treated as if you are somebody special. It’s likely fair to say that

Nine & Dine: 9 holes of golf w/cart and steak sandwich dinner after 4:00 p.m. or breakfast before 8:30 a.m. daily.

all employers expect their employees to treat all their clients this way. Honestly, I don’t know any organization that does it better than the staff at Eagle Ranch. From the minute you drive up to the club drop area until you are back in your vehicle

in the parking lot, you are made to feel welcome and that these people are here just to make sure you have a wonderful time.

My playing partner, Kurt Taylor and I had just that. We had time to spend on the driving range and on the putting green just prior to our tee time. The pace of play when started was pretty good, we had a little bit of waiting time once in a while but just long enough to really appreciate where we were and how fortunate we were to be there.

When you play at Eagle Ranch your cart comes fully equipped with a GPS making club selection pretty simple – providing you know how far you hit

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All in all, I can safely say that should you choose (and I believe you should) to play a round at Eagle Ranch Golf Resort, you will not be disappointed.

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