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WoodEx already shut for four weeks due to low timber supply STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

An Edgewater mill that pumps millions of dollars into the local economy each year is facing permanent closure if a deal with forestry giant Canfor isn’t struck soon.

The WoodEx-operated Edgewater mill, which employs up to 60 workers directly and up to 120 indirectly, has been closed for the past month due to a lack of fibre supply resulting from Canfor’s acquisition of Tembec Industries Ltd. last December.

Although Canfor was required by the Ministry of Forests to negotiate a long-term timber supply with WoodEx prior to approval of the sale and has supplied some wood, the amount of wood WoodEx is currently receiving, about 5,000 cubic metres a year, doesn’t even come close to what the mill is capable of handling, said Douglas Riddell, president and CEO of WoodEx Industries.

“I don’t think Canfor has done anything untoward, but it clearly in my mind comes down to the responsibility of the ministry maintaining and extracting the best value of a public resource, which is the forests,” Riddell said. “The issue comes down to fair and equitable competition.”

When Canfor completed its acquisition of Tembec’s Kootenay sawmills and associated Crown, private land and contract annual allowable cut in March, the minister of forests Steve Thomson stated Canfor would be required to negotiate a

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PHOTO BY STEVE JESSEL/THE ECHO PHOTO Colleen Weatherhead shows off some of the capabilities of the brand-new SMART Board technology at the Invermere campus of the College of the Rockies.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Norm Macdonald (right) speaks to Trevor Young at Edgewater's WoodEx mill.

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long-term timber supply agreement with WoodEx to encourage regional competition, and these requirements were also registered with the Competition Bureau.

“Section 54 of the Forest Act states that the minister is not allowed to transfer tenure if it unduly restricts competition,” Riddell said.

But he is quick to point out he doesn’t want to seem critical of Canfor in any way.

He recognizes Canfor’s decision-making is likely made from a business standpoint, and points out they have made reasonable efforts to supply WoodEx with at least some wood.

Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald has taken a specific interest in what he perceives as a failure on the part of the BC Liberal government. He said that while he is happy Canfor is reinvesting in the region and will be once again employing people in the Columbia Valley, he doesn’t feel that doing so at the expense of WoodEx workers is in any way acceptable.

“When Canfor first announced its intention to purchase Tembec’s sawmill and woodlot operations in my area, I was concerned about how competition might be restricted as a result,” Macdonald said in a media release.

“Having a single company control the flow of wood supply puts everyone else in the marketplace at risk. Minister Thomson has failed to enforce the requirement placed on Canfor and people in my area are now out of work.”

What has particularly incensed Riddell is the inaction on the part of the ministry.

Despite repeated promises that the requirements to provide long-term supplies were enforced, the ministry has done nothing to assuage his concerns, and that without the formalization of security of supply, “we’re really just flapping in the wind,” he said.

“We had met with the ministry back in December... and they clearly recognized that unprecedented control in the valley was an issue,” he said. “Since the pressure is off now that the transfers have been approved, nobody is seeming to remember these commitments.”

Canfor now controls roughly 90 per cent of the regional tenure, which creates a large competitive disadvantage for WoodEx when competing to purchase wood on the open market.

“Canfor can get, under the forest licences, they get wood cheaper where I’m forced to go on BC Timber Sales (BCTS) and competitively bid on an open market basis,” said Riddell.

As Canfor gets their wood so much cheaper, they can then bid at beyond fair market price for open market supply and average their costs down. Without the assurance of a longterm supply, he is limited in his ability to cater to vendors and loggers alike.

“What’s happening now, is if you’re a logger in the valley or someone similar, you’re looking at who do I have to side with, the guy who holds 90 per cent of the tenure, or do I side with the guy who’s got nothing right now and can’t equitably compete,” said Riddell. “Canfor has said ‘we’ll work with you on a short-term fibre supply agreement,’ so they are making reasonable efforts at a local level... it doesn’t give us the certainty we need. The ministry has clearly dropped the ball on this one.”

When contacted for comment, the Ministry of Forests said that they continue to encourage WoodEx and Canfor to work together on a fibre supply agreement, pointing out that BC Timber Sales is planning to put up for bid 240,000 cubic metres of timber sale licences in the Cranbrook and Invermere timber supply areas over the next year. The ministry also added that Woodex does have its own forest licence, but is currently choosing not to harvest it.

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Campus getting SMARTer Invermere first to receive new technology STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

The Invermere campus of the College of the Rockies (COTR) has received some cutting edge technology, and campus manager Doug Clovechok is eager to show it off to the community once it’s fully operational.

“We service a community that has growing needs,” Clovechok said. “We live in rural B.C., but there’s no reason why rural B.C. shouldn’t have exactly what the University of British Columbia has... it’s critically important that we’re able to provide our community the same opportunities that any other community has.”

The Invermere campus is the first regional COTR campus to receive what’s called SMART Board technology, integrated with advanced video conferencing techniques.

The SMART Board itself is a large touch screen educational device, but when coupled with new video conferencing equipment, the possibilities are vast.

“What we’re trying to do is build a system that is essentially automated,” said Jonathan Butt, manager of IT services for the COTR. “Most organizations have some video conferencing capabilities, but most don’t have integrated rooms that we have, so we’re actually leading the province in our builds of an integrated room."

In layman’s terms, what Butt refers to is the potential for students from across the province, and even

from across the world, to take part in classes offered by the COTR. In creating an automated video conferencing system with the SMART Board, classes can be scheduled that would otherwise be unable to run due to low enrolment and Invermere COTR teachers can hold classes that students world-wide can register for. Linked SMART Boards can show students and teachers alike exactly what someone hundreds or thousands of kilometres away is doing in real time, and allows teachers to correct mistakes instantly.

“It’s all really exciting for us to have these opportunities,” said Colleen Weatherhead, administrative co-ordinator for the Invermere campus.

“We’re very optimistic about what we can do with it in the future.”

While the technology has been installed in Invermere, Butt cautions they are still in the development stages of actually utilizing the technology to its full potential. The Invermere campus has begun using the board for some classes, but until all the other regional campuses also have the technology installed, the uses are limited. However, this doesn’t stop Clovechok from seeing a big future for the COTR, and he is genuinely excited for the opportunities it presents, not only to the campus but to the business community as well.

“This demonstrates how the COTR is trying to keep current with the technologies that are educationally sound,” Clovechok said. “For a little campus like ours to have that technology is a great opportunity, not only with an educational perspective, but my intent is to show the community what the capabilities are.”

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Page Three Board keeps Jumbo Glacier Resort status quo Regional district still wants province to look after land-use decisions for the proposed resort SALLY MACDONALD DAILY TOWNSMAN, BLACK PRESS

The Regional District of East Kootenay has decided to leave its position on Jumbo as it is.

On Friday (June 8), the board of directors upheld its August 2009 decision to ask the province to create a mountain resort municipality in the Jumbo Valley, 55 kilometres west of Invermere, where a four-season ski resort is planned.

Gerry Wilkie, director of Area G for the regional district, brought forward a motion asking the board to rescind the 2009 decision. After an hour of debate, seven directors were in favour of taking back control of Jumbo land-use decisions. But eight directors were opposed, so the 2009 decision stands.

Directors Wayne Stetski and Bob Whetham (Cranbrook), Ron McRae (Kimberley), Jane Walter (Area E), Gerry Taft (Invermere), Ute Juras (Canal Flats) and Gerry Wilkie (Area G) were in favour of reversing the 2009 decision.

Directors Rob Gay (Area C and chair of the board), Heath Slee (Area B), Wendy Booth (Area F), Dee Conklin (Radium), Mike Sosnowski (Area A), Mary Giuliano (Fernie), Lois Halko (Sparwood) and Dean McKerracher (Elkford) voted to support the 2009 decision.

Before the board voted, the directors heard a plea from the Ktunaxa Nation to take back governance of Jumbo.

Joe Pierre Jr. read a letter by Kathryn Teneese, Ktunaxa Nation Chair.

“Jumbo Glacier is located in the area that the Ktunaxa Nation calls Qat’muk. It is in the heart of Ktunaxa territory and is the home of the grizzly bear spirit as well as many living grizzly bears,” Pierre read. “Ktunaxa opposition is rooted in our cultural knowledge and spiritual teachings of Qat’muk.

“Rescinding this resolution will provide them a chance to be heard in the local decision-making process.”

The directors then debated back and forth, with some feeling that the pressure on the regional district — if it took on Jumbo land-use decisions — would be too much, while others felt the board needed to stand behind its 2009 decision on principle. Those in favour of rescinding were concerned by the untested mountain resort municipality designation.

The Columbia Valley directors were split on the issue, with Booth and Conklin feeling the board should stand by its decision, while Wilkie, Taft and Juras thought it was a question of democracy.

“This board will lose total credibility if we rescind this,”

SUBMITTED PHOTO The Regional District of East Kootenay has voted to leave the governance of the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort with the provincial government.

said Conklin.

“I think we lost credibility when we passed this last motion (in 2009) by not going through the entire process,” responded Juras.

Gerry Taft said that allowing the province to create a mountain resort municipality in Jumbo is like signing a contract without reading it first.

“Perhaps the manageable amount of time and energy that this organization might need to invest if we were the body that considered governance and landuse applications in the Jumbo valley is worth that investment compared to the automatic rubber stamping of zoning that would occur in an appointed mountain resort municipality.”

Gerry Wilkie said the issue comes down to public input for Columbia Valley residents.

“This is about consultation and the people of the East Kootenay having a say in the potential development that will have major concerns for our socio-economic and environmental life in the valley.”

Cranbrook’s mayor Wayne Stetski pointed out he wasn’t on the board back in 2009 since he was elected in 2011, but if he had been, he would have voted against the motion.

“The board is capable of dealing with difficult landuse decisions. I always thought this decision should have remained right here at this table,” said Stetski.

Cranbrook councillor Bob Whetham said the workload accompanying Jumbo decisions shouldn’t be a consideration.

“It seems we are talking about a major land-use decision going forward on the basis of the procedural chal-

lenges, rather than whether it’s an appropriate decision to make, and I don’t think that’s the way we should make decisions,” he said.

But over in the Elk Valley, directors were all opposed to rescinding the motion.

“If resolutions keep being made and rescinded, what weight do any of them ever really have?” asked Mary Giuliano.

Mike Sosnowski said he was elected to look after his constituents in Area A first and foremost.

“To add any more of this work from Jumbo to us would just flood us. We would become, in my opinion, not working for all our constituents.”

Although the board decided to support the creation of a mountain resort municipality, it did vote 12-3 to ask for more input. The board wants the province to consult the regional district and First Nations prior to creating a mountain resort municipality at Jumbo.

Back in August 2009, the vote was split 8-7 as well, when the majority of the board felt the responsibility would be too onerous for regional district staff and would take up too much time that could be spent on other regional projects.

The province signed a Master Development Agreement with the proponents of Jumbo Glacier Resort in March, giving it the green light to go ahead after 22 years.

On May 9, the B.C. legislature passed amendments to the Local Government Act that would allow the province to create a mountain resort municipality for Jumbo and appoint a mayor and council before there were any permanent residents.

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News Briefs At your service A customer service training course designed specifically for the Columbia Valley will be taking place at Copper Point Resort on Monday (June 18) and Tuesday (June 19). This eight-hour course is broken up into two four-hour sessions and will offer participants an excellent overview of how the local economy works, introduce them to the highest standards in customer service, and provide discussion on the influence of technology, selling skills and general valley knowledge.

Sponsored by the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce (CVCC), Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, Panorama Mountain Village, Radium Resort, Columbia Basin Trust and the College of the Rockies, this course has the objective of making the visitor experience truly outstanding. The sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. with snacks and refreshments provided. The cost is just $25 for CVCC members and registration can by done either by phone 250-342-3210 or by emailing invermere@ cotr.bc.ca.

Phone support for seniors Seniors and their families who need support around health-care related issues now have access to a single provincial phone line. The new toll-free Seniors Health Care Support Line is a key component of the Province’s seniors action plan that was announced earlier this year in February.

“We are making it easier for seniors and their families to get the help they need through the Seniors Health Care Support Line,” said Health Minister Michael de Jong. “Dealing with B.C.’s intricate healthcare system can be confusing; many seniors do not possess the technical knowledge to navigate the system with computers.”

Seniors who have issues accessing health-care services or with the health care they received can now call the Seniors Health Care Support Line to receive timely resolution of problems. This tollfree phone line is available Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by calling 1-877-952-3181.

More information on the seniors action plan can be found online at www.SeniorsBC.ca.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Wildsight development director Kat Hartwig (far right) stands with Heather Leschied and the rest of the Living Lakes Canada executive at the organization's first gathering in Winnipeg, where Lake Windermere was celebrated as a succesful example of community-based lake stewardship.

Living Lakes looks at Windermere Lake Windermere presented as a role model at conference on lake protection NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

Lake Windermere is making waves internationally now that Living Lakes Canada is using it as a model for community stewardship of local waters.

At the first annual gathering of Living Lakes Canada, which took place from May 22 to 24 in Winnipeg, the focus was on Lake Winnipeg and the environmental challenges its watershed is facing. Living Lakes International delegates from England and Germany were also on hand, providing examples from Europe of large lakes with pollution problems that had been solved.

But the conference was relevant to the Columbia Valley because Lake Windermere was presented as an example of the success a community can achieve through working together across varied interest groups in order to protect its shared liquid asset.

“One of the things that was used as an example for the Lake Winnipeg watershed and basin is how we were able to [not only] pull together the community to stewardship the lake but also to get various sector representations as the ambassadors of the lake,” Wildsight development director Kat Hartwig said.

What Wildsight began as a five-year lake stewardship project for Lake Windermere has today morphed into the highly successful Lake Windermere Ambassadors, now its own entity and steered entirely by community members dedicated to protecting their lake.

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High water levels in Kootenay National Park Park visitors asked to stay back from rivers and low lying areas

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Extremely high water levels continue to be observed in Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks. This is a unique situation and visitors are urged to take precautions while enjoying their visit to the park. Visitors and residents are advised to stay back from rivers and low lying areas; river banks are unstable, some footbridges have collapsed and fast moving waters are carrying debris such as stumps and trees. Please respect all localized closures.

Public safety is our top priority — Parks Canada staff are proactively working to resolve any potential debris flow issues and are standing by to respond to any new situations that may occur over the next several days.

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PHOTO BY ALAN DIBB/PARKS CANADA Vermilion River in Kootenay National Park has seen especially high water levels in the past several days.

precautionary measure, Parks Canada has temporarily closed the following in Kootenay National Park: the Stanley Glacier, Dog Lake, and Paint Pots to Marble Canyon trails. Marble Canyon Campground is not yet open for the season.

The latest information on weather and roads can be obtained from Environment Canada, Drive BC, and Alberta Motor Association Road Report web sites. Check “What’s New” on the Banff, Yoho and Kootenay web sites.

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Wildsight went on to co-found Living Lakes Canada in late 2010 with the Lake Winnipeg Foundation, and now has partner organizations across the country and even Global Nature Fund in Germany.

“The goal [of Living Lakes Canada] was to share information about water stewardship across the country, as well as international borders,” Hartwig said.

The three-day conference touched on a myriad of aspects to do with lakes from climate change to wetland restoration to land and surface water management, and included presentations by research and fisheries scientists, authors, First Nations and the Minister of Conservation and Water Stewardship Gord MacIntosh, to name just a few.

Hartwig gave a presentation of her own titled “Building Partnerships, Engaging Communities: The Lake Windermere Example” in which she highlighted the success of the Ambassadors, who are actually being used as a role model by Parks Canada and many other communities, including Kootenay Lake.

“But really, I think what people were looking at was the SHIM work, the sensitive habitat inventory mapping, that was piloted on Lake Windermere under the East Kootenay

Integrated Lake Management Partnership,” Hartwig said.

“That pilot was so successful that then we were able to duplicate that SHIM work on 11 other lakes, and then as well Lake Winnipeg.”

Bruce MacDonald, a retired federal fisheries biologist and advisor to Living Lakes Canada who was the lead on the SHIM work on Lake Windermere and the subsequent lakes in the area as well as Lake Winnipeg, was also one of the presenters at the Living Lakes gathering, as was Bob Sandford, the chair of the Canadian Partnership Initiative of UN Water For Life Decade, also a Living Lakes Canada advisor.

“It was quite high profile,” Hartwig said.

She said that in order to develop a water stewardship ethic within a community, people need to understand that the motivating factor can’t be just one interest group but the interest of the whole community at large.

What stands out about Lake Windermere, said Hartwig, is that it’s an example of how local residents grasped that the health of the lake was important to the health of their community.

“We had so many partnerships,” she said. “We had the Rotary Club that did a student exchange, the Canadian Cancer Society that was concerned about pesticides running into the lake, we had the mayor from Invermere form a sister lake partnership with Lake Windermere in England so that we could learn from each other.”

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From now until August 10, 2012, the Women’s Program of Status of Women Canada will accept funding applications for the “Setting the Stage for Girls and Young Women to Succeed” call for proposals in one of two areas: engaging girls and young women in leadership roles; and strengthening girls’ and young women’s economic prosperity.

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Opinions and Letters Not for the faint-at-heart NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

Summer is upon us and while the weather may not be co-operating, one sure sign — more certain than the sunshine itself — is the return of the farmers' markets.

I spent my weekend on an organic farm in Chase.

Not only was it a multi-generation organic farm, but a collective co-op at that.

To my surprise, the experience showed me that for all my self-proclaimed health-nut, organic tendencies and aspirations, I am still most definitely a city girl at heart.

Upon my arrival, I was immediately put to work skewering fresh chunks of marinated beef, courtesy of Tony the cow who had been humanely killed only a few days before, in preparation of the farm's potluck party taking place later that night.

I was amazed — by the health radiating from the happy WOOFer volunteers helping run the farm, by the beautifully designed library full of interesting books, by the handcrafted yoga studio where I slept for the night, by the sheer abundance of it all.

The biggest shock came when I asked if I could make a cup of tea. Of course I was immediately told to help myself but, upon opening the kitchen cupboard, the huge assortment of recycled jars housing unrecognizable contents intimidated me so much I hastily shut the door and decided I didn't really want tea after all. The lack of store-bought packaging and easily-identifiable labels confused me to the point where I had to slink outside and take a breather from the "living from scratch" experience I was having. I even had a moment of irritation, vowing this way of life was definitely not for me. But as the evening wore on and all guests and volunteers gathered around an outside fire to feast on — and give thanks to — Tony the cow as well as other delicious dishes made from ingredients grown on the farm, I realized this model of living was an ideal to strive for.

On the drive home, I stopped in at the farmers' market in Revelstoke for some free-range eggs and tasty homemade snacks with a new perspective and, yes, gratitiude. That being said, our chance to support our own local farmers is coming up. Invermere's farmers' market starts up again this Saturday (June 16) while the one in Radium Hot Springs kicks off the evening of Friday, June 29 and Fairmont brings back its own on Sunday, July 8. Enjoy!

MLA Report — Norm Macdonald, MLA Columbia River-Revelstoke

The voter still has the final say One of the most significant pieces of legislation that was passed in this spring’s legislative session was the bill that brings back the Provincial Sales Tax (PST). Although the legislation passed on May 31, the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) will not actually end until April 1, 2013.

The people of British Columbia fought long and hard to get rid of the HST and so it is certainly a credit to the citizenry that the BC Liberals were forced to take this action. And for that reason, the passage of this legislation should be celebrated.

But as often is the case with the BC Liberals, important legislation is passed without significant and necessary oversight and debate. In the case of the PST bill, it was introduced to the House with only eight days remaining in the legislative calendar.

This bill contained 255 sections and nearly 200 pages. This very important legislation should have been presented to the House near

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the beginning of the legislative ses- through legislation which makes sion to ensure that Members of the possible the full scrutiny of the Legislature had time to properly House and the public. examine the act. The opposition While this may seem to be a needs time to fully question the small thing, it is indicative of the government on every single sec- way most things are now done by tion. That is how we ensure that the BC Liberal government. It is a legislation is written that protects continued centralization of power the best interest of to the premier’s the public. ce and the “This very important leg- offi With only eight cabinet, and it days, it was im- islation should have been is a lessening of possible to fully presented to the House our democratic scrutinize this legrights. near the beginning of the islation, but the For 11 years, legislative session.”

BC Liberals cut off the BC Liberals debate and passed have fundamenit anyway. tally changed decision-making in The new PST is supposed to repli- this province. In case after case, cate the previous tax system, but one you have less and less say in how key difference that one finds upon your province is run. investigation of the new legislation It’s up to us to stand up against is that much of the detail surround- this constant erosion of our demoing the establishment of the tax and cratic system. And remember, just any new changes to the tax can now like the battle against the HST, it is be dealt with by regulation. The old in fact still you, the voter, who has PST required all changes be done the final say.

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Don't rain on my parade

PHOTO BY STEVE JESSEL/THE ECHO The ever-popular Killer Rollbots represented their roller derby team at the Radium Days parade on Saturday (June 9). Behind them, Global Animal Lovers (GALS) walk some of their dogs available for adoption. GALS won the $250 prize for best non-profit group in the parade.

Ramble On — Marilyn Berry, Publisher

on their bottom line.

The other side of the coin are the thorns/stingers/beefs.

Where is the line in the sand that says we will publish this but we won’t publish that?

Do we accept self-criticism or only that that applies to others? Who is available to screen all the wording so the subject is not identifiable?

Or then again, why bother if readers are unable to discern the subject? Do people really feel better because they can be responsible for something in print that says, “There is somebody out there that treated me badly”?

Black Press papers have done these sections in the past. As a matter of fact, one good example of what I’m saying occurred when I worked for The Golden Star in Golden. Of course, they offered Stars and Stingers. A

stinger came in, referring to an auto dealer who had let a vehicle out of the shop with something wrong with it — I don’t remember the details exactly; the brakes were almost gone or something.

It was not a good situation.

Well, at the time, there was only one auto “dealer” in town and it turns out the dealer wasn’t the repair shop in the stinger that had failed to provide adequate service. You can imagine the uproar from a business that prided itself on excellent service being referred to in such a manner.

I hope this provides a better understanding of why this type of forum doesn’t run in our paper, but letters to the editor are always welcome, as are submitted articles and comments on our website and Facebook page.

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WED JUNE 13 • Columbia River Greenways Alliance (CRGA/ Greenways) 2012 Annual General Meeting, 7 pm at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Hall, Cross Roads. New members welcome. www.greenways.ca THURS JUNE 14 •RDEK community discussion on Windermere Water System.

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

Fri June 15

Are negative messages really necessary?

I’ve often been asked why The Valley Echo doesn’t provide a public forum for people to deliver positive vs. negative opinions and comments. There are a number of reasons and I’ll try to outline them here the best I can.

I would love to have a place where people can say thanks for the lift, thanks for the wonderful work you do, etc. Call them roses/stars/ bouquets, whatever you like. That is not the place for thank you ads however, and it becomes a bit of a nightmare to determine what goes where at what price. Because — as I think everybody is aware — the newspaper business is not non-profit.

It is a business just like all the other ones in the community, operating with paid employees and owners who like to see the black numbers

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•CV Chamber presents evening mixer at Lakeshore Resort & Campground, Speaker Keith Henry and beer tasting by Arrowhead Brewing Company.

5:30 p.m.

•Wildsight presents Mary Schäffer, Mountain Woman, at 7:30 p.m. at Pynelogs.

SAT JUNE 16 •RDEK community discussion on Windermere Water System.

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

• Windermere Valley Healthy Snack Challenge, Invermere Community Hall, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 250-341-3952 • First day of Invermere Farmers' Market, downtown, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m •Global Animal Lovers fundraising barbecue, Home Hardware, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

•National Aboriginal Day Festival,

Lakeshore Resort & Campground, 11 a.m.

- 7 p.m.

•Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life.

3 p.m. - 10 a.m. June 17 on Sunday, DTSS track.

JUNE 18-19 •Community in Serivce, Customer Service Training for Columbia Valley Business, Copper Point Resort. 250-342-3210 for more info and to register.

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

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

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

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

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

Visitors welcome.

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

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

1st TUESDAY •Invermere Camera Club 7 p.m. Tanya,

EVERY TUESDAY •Yoga THRIVE- Yoga for Cancer Survivors.

Hot springs studio, Fairmont Village Mall.

For info Jan Klimek 250-342-1195.

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

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

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

Call 250-342-6416.

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

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

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

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

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Water Restrictions are in Place!

Watering is permitted between: • 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. • Even numbered houses are permitted on even-numbered days • Odd numbered houses are permitted on odd-numbered days.

If you require further information please contact the District office at: 250-342-9281 or info@invermere.net

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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.

Columbia Valley Police Files — Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac

Citizens on Patrol needed June 5 At 12:15 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment attended to a two-vehicle accident on Radium Blvd. A 2012 Kenworth tractor and trailer driven by a 29-yearold male from Saskatchewan was backing out of an area and the trailer made contact with a Ford F250, causing damage to it. The Ford was not parked on the street. The driver or owner of the Ford was not in the area and was to be located.

June 8 The Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint of harassment involving an ongoing issue between a group of adults that seemed to have issues.

A 48-year-old male was observed giving another male the finger, then later lingered around the residence of the other male. Although no threats were made in this incident, the complaints of harassment will be investigated and, if applicable, charges may be recommended to the Crown for charge approval.

Columbia Valley Detachment members were called to a complaint in regards to a number of youths on the roof of the concession stand in Edgewater. The building is believed to be unstable and the fear was that the youths may fall. Patrols were made and no youths were observed.

At 9:36 p.m., the Columbia Valley detachment received a complaint of hit and run in the 1300 block of 13th Ave. A ‘74 Dodge Charger received damage to its left side. The tire marks left behind would suggest a green pickup truck rounded the corner at 13th

Ave., lost control and struck the Charger. Damage to the suspect vehicle would be to the right front headlight and fender. Anyone with information is requested to contact the detachment.

At 11:25 p.m., Columbia Valley detachment members were called to a disturbance in the 4800 block of Riverview Drive in Edgewater in regards to a male causing a disturbance in a residence and refusing to leave the house. The male had departed by the time the police arrived.

June 9 At 5:45 p.m., Columbia Valley detachment members were called to a domestic dispute in the 1400 block of 13th Ave. A 38-year-old male was assaulted and cut in the head when an object was thrown at him. The investigation resulted in the arrest of a 36-year-old female charged with assault with a weapon.

The female was released with a court date of August 7.

At 11 p.m., Columbia Valley detachment members were called to a disturbance involving an adult male and female in the 1300 block of 11th Ave. in Invermere. An investigation revealed no assault other than a verbal argument had taken place. Both parties went their separate ways to avoid any escalation.

Invermere Citizens on Patrol: The detachment is wishing to get this program back on its feet. At present time, we only have three active citizens in Invermere and we need more people involved.

The volunteers are our eyes and ears in the community.

Training is done before anyone hits the street to go over

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

Rotary of Radium Hot Springs meets at Radium Resort, Wednesdays at 7 a.m. Ongoing fundraising is going towards the Bicycle Pump Track.

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, nature’s aerators.

Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Thursday at 11:45 a.m. at the Best Western Invermere Inn. The meeting on June 14 will be a club assembly.

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.

the rules and expectations.

Those interested please give me a call at the detachment at 250-342-9292. If we can get eight more people involved, we will arrange an information session at the sub office, Tim Hortons.

Crossing the line: To the fellow I failed to yield to in the Sobeys parking lot, I was informed by a fellow member that there is a stop line I should have seen. I went back and sure enough, there it was. So, even though you are not my wife, I will revert to my husband mantra, "You are right, I'm wrong, sorry."

On a Personal Note: Shots fired While working in Rossland, I was called to attend a vehicle that was on fire along the side of the highway. The couple was able to safely get out of the vehicle. The vehicle was engulfed on my arrival. With the Rossland Fire Department en route, there was very little I could do other than watch the show and talk to the driver and his passenger. I learned they were en route to Alaska and their worldly possessions were in the camper. We were standing pretty close and I'm hearing a lot of popping and firecracker type sounds — a strange noise to be coming from a vehicle. I asked the driver what he had in the vehicle that was making this popping sound. "Just ammunition," was his response. My response was, "Why don't we just walk over to my police car and move back a little further." Needless to say, I told the fire department to let her burn.

Rotary members from Cranbrook rode their bikes to raise money to eradicate polio all the way to the Tri Cities where the District Conference was held.

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

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NEWS Bear Aware — Crystal Leonard, Community Co-ordinator

Back to Bear Aware basics Sightings in and around our communities: -Black bear sow and cubs have been sighted on Highway 93 in Radium Hot Springs, getting into unlocked dumpsters.

-Black bear sow and cubs attempting to feed on garbage on Radium Valley Road.

-Sightings of grizzlies just outside of Radium Hot Springs.

N

ow beginning its second year in Invermere and Radium, Bear Aware is hoping to repeat last year’s accomplishments. Bear Aware, as the name states, works to increase community understanding of how to avoid conflict with bears and reduce attractants.

Last year, the program made 750 households visited with educational materials, plus 22 presentations conducted at schools and community events.

One other major undertaking done by Bear Aware is garbage tagging. This is a program in which garbage bins left out the night before collection are stickered to let the owner know that the garbage is

a bear attractant.

Last year began with a count of 42 bins left on the street the night before pickup and was reduced to a low of nine at the end of the program. This is still too many, but a great success just the same.

The start of this year’s Bear Aware program in Invermere and Radium has already been challenging. Unfortunately, the number of garbage bins left out the night before collection has increased since the end of last year; dumpsters have been left to overflow and unlocked; and residents have not been calling in bear sightings and/or conflicts that are in the community to the Report All Poachers and Polluter (RAPP) line.

Whether you’re out riding, hiking, or just relaxing in your backyard, there are simple steps that can help prevent human-bear conflicts, increase public safety and reduce the number of bears that are needlessly destroyed. Remember — the best way to avoid conflict is to prevent conflict!

At Home: Secure all garbage in a wildlife resistant tote or keep in-

side until day of pickup and make sure all dumpsters are secure with lock or carabineer; ensure all fridges/freezers are inside; avoid using birdfeeders between April through to November; burn off grease and clean barbecues after every use; harvest fruit from trees/bushes as it ripens and pick the windfall.

On the Trails: Make noise (clap your hands, sing, yodel) to avoid surprise encounters especially around loud streams; carry bear spray and know how to use it; be aware and look for bear signs (scat, scratch marks, day beds); leash dogs; pack out what you pack in.

To report a bear sighting or incident call the RAPP line at 1-877952-7277. For more information on Bear Aware contact Crystal Leonard by calling 250-688-0561 or emailing invermere@bearaware.bc.ca or radium@bearaware.bc.ca. For more solutions, check out the Bear Aware website at www.bearaware.bc.ca.

Are you tired of seeing bears get destroyed due to our garbage? Volunteers are needed for an evening of garbage tagging.

Secondary suite bylaw goes back to drawing board STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

The Regional District of East Kootenay had their monthly meeting on Friday (June 8) and the hotlycontested secondary suites bylaw was once again up for discussion.

The board had unanimously agreed at its last meeting on May 5 to direct regional staff to begin developing a bylaw allowing secondary suites in residential zones throughout the Upper Columbia Valley. At the June 8 meeting, directors Gerry Taft, Gerry Wilke and Ute Juras all expressed their support of secondary suites in the valley, but were met with strong opposition from director Wendy Booth. Booth noted that in all the municipalities of her region — Area F — the bylaw was virtually opposed across the board by every community member she had spoken with.

She said that while the bylaw amendment made sense when it was first brought before council two years ago, she felt there was no longer a need for it in her area and that many communities had expressed concerns that higher density would severely tax community amenities. Area G director Wilke was particularly vocal in his support of the district-wide amendment. When it came time to vote, the bylaw was referred to staff for recommendations of options excluding Area F or portions thereof from the proposed secondary suite bylaw amendment.

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Cheques can be made out to the Valley Echo.

Silent auction items can be dropped off at the Valley Echo, 530 - 13 Street, Invermere.

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

Please call the Valley Echo with any questions at 250-342-9216.

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A touch of international in Invermere Community offers foreign students the chance to learn Canadian way of life STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

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Living and learning in a foreign country can be an invaluable experience for a young person and, as part of the Rocky Mountain International Student Program (ISP), there are currently about 15 international students living and attending school in Invermere. “From my perspective, [the goal is] to give as many kids an opportunity to be really immersed in the culture that we have, to really STORY CONTINUES TO 'CULTURAL' ON PAGE A11

SUBMITTED PHOTO Students that take part in the program come from all over the world, and get to take part in a number of group activites, like this group trip to Banff in December.

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share it with the kids for a really good experience,� said Lori Sluth, the program’s homestay co-ordinator. “We want everyone to feel like they had the time of their lives while they were here.�

The ISP shouldn’t be confused with a student exchange, as no Canadian students are sent back to the respective countries. Instead, a select group of vigorously screened host families take on the responsibility of taking an international student into their home.

Students are not allowed to work, but do attend school and are very much encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities like sports. Some students even spend their time volunteering, said Sluth. “Students have to be good students, and they have to be willing to participate when they get here,� she said. “That’s the main thing, we want them to be immersed in Canadian culture, so we want them out skating, or skiing, or hiking, and we want them being involved with the community and their

families.�

Students stay for varying amounts of time, and many do trial runs to see if they can stand living in another country away from family and friends. The program expanded to Invermere about five years ago after a very successful run in Kimberley, and the Invermere program currently takes about 20 to 30 international students a year. Students must also have some proficiency in English to be eligible.

Sixteen-year-old Niklas Beese arrived in January from Hamburg and said he has thoroughly enjoyed his time living in Invermere. He was nervous at first about his English proficiency and being away from his family, but as time went by, he’s come to love the smalltown atmosphere of Invermere. “I really like it here and I like the small community, it’s very different to Hamburg, which is a big community,�

Beese said. “Here in Invermere, everybody knows everybody, so everyone is nice and kind to each other.�

Meanwhile, Alvaro Novoa-Torrente arrived in September from Madrid, Spain and said he just loves how many

new people he’s met and new friends he’s made. He’s also made good use of his time, participating in a wide range of sports, but said the hardest part will probably come when he has to leave. “When I leave, I’ll have to say bye to all my friends, and that’s tough,� Novoa-Torrente said.

Sluth agreed that the toughest part about the program was seeing the kids leave at the end of their terms. She said while not all the kids find a brand new culture enjoyable all the time, they do seem extremely fascinated by the way we live our everyday lives. She added that she gets great feedback from everyone who has been involved with the program, and nearly all the kids have stayed in touch in one way or another. “I have kids and families who go to the airport and are inconsolable, they don’t want to go home,� Sluth said. “I think all the kids go back with their eyes wide open.�

The program is always looking for more host families to get involved and anyone interested is asked to contact Sluth at lori.sluth@sd6.bc.ca or at 250-688-0790.

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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

50 years ago: A new Robinson Store to the Invermere downtown was seen as a fine addition to the town by district residents. The new building, located on 4th street opposite the post office, was a 2,700 square foot retailer, and Invermere business owners and managers were invited for a sneak peek just before the grand opening.

45 years ago: The B.C. Liberal leader Ray Perrault visited Invermere. The leader discussed a number of things during his visit, including small industries and the local farming, mining and tourism potential.

35 years ago: The Lake

ECHO FILE PHOTO June 2007 —Several hundred people once again lined main street Canal Flats for the annual Canal Days Parade, Saturday, June 3. The always colourful and fun parade was part of many community events during the weekend, with baseball, dancing, a talent show, bingo and more.

Windermere District Lions Club was processing applications for a new seniors residence in Invermere.

The new, two storey, 24 unit dwelling was close to all the amenities, and the committee had received a huge number of applications for single unit rooms, where rent was maximum of $150.

20 years ago: Radium Hot Springs Council continued their opposition to the closure of their post office.

As the postmaster was set to retire, Radium residents received a letter informing them that Canada Post would then be accepting letters of interest from local businesses about hosting a retail postal outlet in

Lions Club fundraiser hits the greens Annual golfing event for charity Coy's Fun Day returns

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5 years ago: A large amount of work on the Invermere crossroads area was expected after proponents began charging forward with the construction of a $20 million water and sewer project. The new system was designed to handle at least 1,500 lots including the new Copper Point.

‘Tis the season… to golf that is, and local golf lovers have yet another charity event taking place on the greens to add to their list. This time it’s Coy’s Fun Day taking place on SatECHO FILE PHOTO urday (June 16) at Coy’s Par Coy's Fun Day, the Lions Club's biggest fundraiser, is open to all ages. Three, the picturesque nine

hole golf course in Fairmont.

The event is the largest charity fundraiser that the Fairmont and District Lions Club holds once a year.

Coming into its 23rd year, it is a longtime local tradition and this year marks the sixth years that the Lions Club has been heading it up.

Event organizer Mike Tanguay, also a club director, said the Lions expect to raise about $7,000 with 144 golfers having a blast throughout the day.

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“The money goes to local charities,” Tanguay said. “We haven’t determined yet which it is [this year].”

Two years ago, the Lions Club donated $7,500 — raised through Coy’s Fun Day — to kick off the project to refurbish the emergency room at the Invermere & District Hospital; then last year, donated $7,200 towards a digital mammography machine for the Cranbrook

Regional Hospital, which serves the whole valley.

“It will be some similar local project that we will do,” said Tanguay.

The fun starts at noon with the first draw of golfers, while a second draw commences at 2:30 p.m. There will be plenty of prizes donated by local businesses, from the large box stores to small mom’n’pop enterprises, as well as hole sponsors, where businesses pay to advertise their name at a given hole.

Golf will be followed by a sitdown roast beef dinner served banquet style complete with salads, desserts and coffee held at the historic and newly renovated Coy’s Barn at 5p.m.

Participants can expect to be entertained by a DJ playing music over loudspeakers throughout the day and evening, and there will also be a silent auction going on with even more great donated items.

The cost to take part is $30 for golf and dinner, or only dinner for

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The Windermere Water User Public Consultation is underway and we need your input at our upcoming community meetings. We are working with a facilitator on this early part of the community consultation to ensure any future project reflects the community’s values and priorities. He will be leading three sessions:

The initial draft of new surface water zoning regulations and a Shoreline Development Permit Area have now been completed.

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

Windermere Community Hall 4726 North Street, Windermere BC Wednesday, June 20, 2012 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm A presentation and Q&A period will start at 6:00 pm.

The draft regulations and a comment form are available on the RDEK website at www.rdek.bc.ca. Copies will also be available at the open house. For further information, please contact Karen MacLeod, Planner, at 250-489-0313, toll free at 1-888-478-7335 or email lakewindermere@rdek.bc.ca.

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.

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A second open house will be held on Saturday, July 14th.

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$15. Tanguay said an additional 50 people tend to come just for the dinner, and that 30 Lions Club members take part in organizing and running the whole event.

The day is usually over by 7 p.m. but not before a champion male and female golfer are determined by a horse race, when the top four golfers per gender strut their stuff in an entertaining playoff.

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Golfathon event attracts support of local pros Unique fundraiser raises money for Lou Gehrig's Disease NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

Pro golfers from local courses will soon be doing all they can on the greens to raise money and awareness for patients suffering from a fatal disease, one that can happen to anyone.

Commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS ) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder that typically leaves a person immobilized or deceased within two to five years of the initial diagnosis.

In June, Eagle Ranch Resort, Copper Point Golf Club and Windermere Valley Golf Course will all be participating in the 2012 PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS. Golf pros from each of these courses will golf as many holes as possible on their respective days and fundraising takes place leading up to the event.

Last year, five East Kootenay golf courses participated and

SUBMITTED PHOTO Danny Osborne, Dave Dakin, Dale Moore and Casey Johnson played 212 holes at the Windermere Valley Golf Course for last year's PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS.

collectively raised over $13,000, “which is amazing,” said Wendy Toyer, the executive director for the ALS Society of B.C. Each course has its own fundraising campaign but people also

have the option of donating online at www.golfathonforals.ca.

“The way it’s set up on the website is you click on ‘donate’ then choose a golf course, fill out your information and make

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a donation,” Toyer said. “The [selected] golf course’s thermostat rises and you receive an online electronic tax receipt.”

The event is in its sixth year and Toyer said the East Koote-

nay communities and golf pros have been “absolutely fabulous” throughout.

“It’s growing and I’m so impressed,” she said. “From the valley there, we get such tremendous support from the community and the golf pros, and it’s outstanding.”

The golfathon takes place at Eagle Ranch Resort on Monday (June 18) with pros Steve Haggard, Tyler Hawthorne, Carson Wallace and Kris Paul-Clarke; at the Copper Point Golf Club Ridge Course on Tuesday (June 19) with pros Brian Schaal, Darren Ottenbreit, Alex Parsons and Scott McClain; and on Thursday, June 21 at the Windermere Valley Golf Course with golf pros Jake Cameron, Ken Litchfield, Casey Johnson, Dale Moore , Vic Briar, Dan Osborne and Al Larratt.

“When someone faces the most frightening diagnosis imaginable, it means so much to know there is hope and that they are not alone,” said Toyer. “They want to keep going, they want to help others, they want to contribute and they want to stay active.

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SPORTS

U18 boys soccer team takes gold Slo-pitch action Columbia Valley team well underway shines in Montana tournament

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Coming off of a gold medal win at the Three Blind Ref tournament in Kalispell, Montana, the Columbia Valley U18 boys soccer team head coach is extremely proud of his players.

“I thought the team performed excellently, I was very impressed with them,” said head coach Ian Knuckey. “To be honest, I value [sportsmanship] more than I value a gold medal.”

Competing against teams from the U.S. and Calgary during their latest tournament, the boys put on a strong showing en route to a 3-1 record, good enough to claim them the gold.

Knuckey has been coaching the team for the past five years, and said he initially got involved with the team when his eldest son began to play, and eventually took the reins as head coach. Knuckey said he wasn’t sure how his team

SUBMITTED PHOTO The Columbia Valley U18 boys soccer team (in blue) recently won gold in a tournament in Kalispell, Montana.

would perform at the Montana tournament as they had no idea who the other teams were. While the team’s performance secured them top place, Knuckey said that scoring a few more goals is always nice. He also noted his team’s proficiency at the offside trap, which is the practice of drawing another team’s forwards out of position in order to gain possession for the initiating team.

“We consistently get compliments from the referees on our (offside trapping) ability,” Knuckey said, “and contrarily, frustration from other teams.”

The team then participated in the provincial playdowns this past weekend in Cranbrook for a chance to go to provincial championships; however, both the U18 and U15 teams came up short in a trio of games.

Adult recreation slo-pitch softball is well underway for the 2012 season, with new netting in place to protect the buildings and vehicles from the home-run hit balls.

Special thanks goes out to the Lions Club for the funding request for the new nets and players benches.

Thanks to all the terrific guys who installed the power poles and netting. Thanks to RDEK for organizing and arranging for the work to get done. And a big thanks to our maintenance crew, Phil and Cy, for taking the time to help out and all you do for our league.

With a big Ball Fest tournament coming up this summer organized by Fundamental Events, we hope to see the Columbia Valley communities involved and attending on the weekend of July 20 to 22. We have new washrooms, picnic and visiting areas. The ball league has fundraisers this summer as well to make improvements to our Crossroads Ball Park.

Ball club member Scott Dublielewicz, managing coach of the Thursday team Swallows and Tuesday team Mighty Blumpkins, hopes to submit winnings, scores, other league information to the local newspapers to keep the community informed of improvements and changes.

Recreation, socializing, exercise and fun are our goals for the summer league of 2012.

—Submitted by Darla Spiry, Invermere Slo-Pitch League Co-ordinator

A&W Invermere is 15!

Join us as we celebrate 15 years in the Columbia Valley on Saturday June 16th!

Car Hoppin’ at the Dub 11am to 9pm!

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11am to Close - 15 cent 15 oz. Root Beer with any burger purchase!

- Buy 1 Mama Burger for regular price and get 2nd for $1.50!

- Add Cheese to your burger for only 15 cents!

Falk Family $1.50 for every Mama Burger sold will be donated to the Falk Family of Invermere to assist with living expenses for their 2 year term volunteering with Teach Beyond at the Sahel Academy in Niamey, Niger, West Africa.

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The drive thru lane will be reserved for classic car parking!

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Arts & Entertainment Traditional First Nation ways on display National Aboriginal Day Festival features dancing, storytelling, door prizes, and more STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

As we head into the summer months, the season of festivals and celebrations is upon us, and the annual National Aboriginal Day Festival presented by the Akisqnuknik Development Corporation (ADC) returns on Saturday (June 16) at Lakeshore Resort and Campground.

“I think it’s a good family event, you can come and spend the whole day with us,” said Lillian Rose, ADC President.

Starting at 11 a.m., the festival offers a wide range of activities and events for the entire family. This year's theme is “Culture in Contact,” and guest speaker Keith Henry, CEO of the Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia, will be speaking about aboriginal tourism and the benefits it brings to the community. Returning MC and popular storyteller Joe Pierre Jr. will also make an appearance this year, sharing his captivating stories of the “We're really excited about Ktunaxa people.

The rest of the festi- more people coming and val features everything joining us.” from demonstrations LILLIAN ROSE in flint-knapping to exADC PRESIDENT pressive dancers and entertainers. The internationally-known Le-La-La dancers have travelled the world as Canadian and aboriginal ambassadors performing their unique cultural dances, and hip hop artist Tristan Lefthand will be performing throughout the day.

Rose said the festival has grown every year that they’ve held it — an initial audience of about 300 ballooned to over 700 last year.

“We’re really excited about more people coming and joining us, we’re going to have a good time,” Rose said.

There will also be a full complement of exhibits, food and drink vendors, face painting for the kids and door prizes for this free festival, and Rose said it’s also a great opportunity for some of the younger kids to come and make Father’s Day presents at one of the arts and craft stations.

“The aim of the festival is positive public education, where we can share and celebrate our aboriginal contribution to Canada,” she said.

ECHO FILE PHOTO This year's National Aboriginal Day celebration takes place on Saturday (June 16) at Lakeshore Resort and Campground, featuring exhibits, artifacts, artisans, entertainment and much more for the whole family.

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VILLAGE OF RADIUM HOT SPRINGS Invitation to Tender Village Office Re-Roofing The Village of Radium Hot Springs invites tenders from qualified firms for the re-roofing of the Village office located at 4836 Radium Blvd., Radium Hot Springs, BC. This project is being undertaken to re-roof the entire Village Office building. The roof is a low slope hip style, covering an office space of just under 5000 sq. ft. The current roof is metal, and will be replaced with asphalt shingles.

Tender documents, containing general information and instructions may be obtained by contacting the Village Office at: Village of Radium Hot Springs 4836 Radium Blvd Radium Hot Springs, B.C. V0A 1M0 Phone: 250-347-6455 Fax: 250-347-9068 Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the project site prior to submitting a bid.

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It’s not often we get a chance to peer backwards through the historical lens of our area, but when Shirley Truscott brings her multimedia historical enactment of Mary Schäffer, Mountain Woman to Pynelogs on Friday (June 15), prepare to get an intimate view of the life and times of a true mountaineering woman.

The performance is a Wildsight presentation and Wildsight director Baiba Morrow said she feels this particular performance is a great fit for Invermere.

“Wildsight is not just about protecting wildlife and wild places, it’s also about community, integrity and sustainability,” Morrow said. “People in the environment. One influences the other immensely. Mary Schäffer was a woman who was very much aware of the powers of the mountains.”

Morrow has known Truscott for a number of years and said she’s seen several other of her historical performances, in particular one regarding Lizzie Rummel, the well-known operator of the Sunburst Lodge in the Mount Assiniboine area who later received the Order of Canada for her work with the environment.

“As passionate naturalists and adventurous spirits, these women inspire me in my own mountain wanderings,

SUBMITTED PHOTO Shirley Truscott presents Mary Schäffer, Mountain Woman at Pynelogs on Friday (June 15).

musings, and discoveries,” Truscott said in a release.

“I think [Truscott] just draws out that era,” Morrow said. “Perhaps an era where some of us wish we’d lived, when things were a lot more simple.”

This performance focuses on Schäffer, a Quaker naturalist, floral artist, photographer and writer who first visited Banff in 1889, just as it was being discovered by the outer world. After repeated visits, she gave up a life of privilege in the United States to discover for herself the magic of the Rocky Mountains. A celebrity in her day, Schäffer gained notoriety by sharing her backcountry experiences with the many thousands who read her books and those who were lucky enough to see the public presentation of her lantern slides. As one of our premier mountain

explorers, Schäffer was an adventurous woman ahead of her time.

“We wanted to bring alive some of the characters of that time,” Morrow said.

“The ethics they held then are things that we still need to care about today... she interpreted her environment through her writing and her photography.”

The production also includes musical interludes from Banff cellist Elizabeth Sorochan, 35-mm images of Schäffer’s unique hand-painted lantern slides courtesy of the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, and lyrical passages from her book, Old Indian Trails.

Mary Schäffer, Mountain Woman takes place on Friday (June 15) at 7:30 p.m. at Pynelogs. Tickets are $10 and are available at Pynelogs and The Book Bar. Doors open at 7 p.m. with a cash bar available.

Whazzup at Pynelogs — Joshua Estabrooks, CV Arts Council

Become an art connoisseur Have you checked out the latest show at Pynelogs yet? No? Well, get your art-loving self down here before it’s too late! We have one of the most eclectic shows in the history of the gallery on display, featuring 38 artists from up and down the valley.

It seems many people still don’t know just how much their patronage means to the Columbia Valley Arts Council. Did you know that Pynelogs takes less commission from their featured artists than most of the other private galleries you visit? Did you know that because it is a not-for-profit organization, you can get a break from the taxman? This means that when you buy a work of art from us, you not only put more money back into the pockets of local artists, but you become one of the driving forces behind the continuation of CV Arts.

Becoming a member is easy as in a wide variety of mediums. well. We have membership forms The next show, which features available and, for a nominal fee, Val MacPhee, John Niddrie, Marty you could be a direct contributor Ryan, Jim Lawrence, Tom Symto the success of CV Arts. As well, ington, Gerry George and Cathy we will be drawing one current Parkes, begins on Tuesday (June member’s name 19) and runs unthis summer and til July 1. Our artthe winner will “When you buy a work of ist opening event receive a trip to art from us... you become will take place Tinhorn Creek on Wednesday, one of the driving forces Vineyards in the June 20 from 7 behind the continuation of to 9 p.m. and we Okanagan.

So hurry down CV Arts.” are expecting it to the greatest to be another beachside art galfabulous evening. lery in town and check out the myr- These fun, inspiring evening events iad of artwork we have on display. are attracting more and more peoWe will be busy preparing for our ple down to the gallery, so don’t first featured artist showcase of the miss out on a chance to get some summer this week. These shows one-on-one time with any of our are sure to please as they involve a featured artists and have a tasty small number of artists who work beverage in a beautiful setting.

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PHOTO BY STEVE JESSEL/THE ECHO Trudie Clark and Joanne Austin took their chance to make their mark on the collaborative painting that took place at the Artym Gallery on Saturday (June 9).

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Invermere native D. W. Wilson is an award-winning short story writer and a pair of filmmakers from the Lower Mainland plan to make one of his Columbia Valley adventures come to life with their new short film, Floodplain.

Floodplain follows the story of two Invermere high school sweethearts in a coming-of-age drama set on the waters of the Columbia Valley floodplains.

Featuring characters from Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BBC National Short Story Award-winning story â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Dead Roadsâ&#x20AC;? and the BC Book Prize-nominated â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once You Break a Knuckle,â&#x20AC;? both director Jeremy Lutter of Vancouver and Leo awardwinning writer and producer Daniel Hogg felt that the characters were truly people anyone could relate to. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We decided to settle on Floodplain because it was visual, and just the two characters of the story were really relatable, â&#x20AC;&#x153; Lutter told The Valley Echo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The story has such a lyrical quality about it,â&#x20AC;? said Hogg. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite put my finger on about it, but I really identify with the characters and the story that the characters are going through is something fairly universal... it just feels very complete, and everything in the story serves to reinforce itself as a theme.â&#x20AC;?

Lutter, who just returned from the world-famous Cannes Film Festival, recently came to Invermere to get a feel for the setting that Wilson tried to portray in his original story. He said he now understands more about what it might

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be like to grow up in small-town Invermere, and was very impressed with how beautiful Invermere actually is. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very picturesque town, it was gorgeous,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Lutter and Hogg have worked together for a number of years, and actually know Wilson personally, having met him in Victoria. They decided on this particular story because of how they felt about the characters, and are currently up in the air about where to actually shoot it.

The obvious choice would be in Invermere, however the logistics of both of them coming out from Vancouver and Victoria may prove to be too hard to organize, they said. They have another closer location in mind where they can build and float their custom raft on a river that has similar mountain scenery.

While they would prefer to shoot in Invermere if at all possible, a final decision has yet to be made. When they finally do start filming, expected to be sometime in July, the duo will have a total cast of five and a crew of anywhere between 12 and 20. The film will run for about 12 minutes, which Hogg said was the usual length of their projects together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping, especially with this

project, to use them as a launching pad to move on to bigger and better things,â&#x20AC;?

Hogg said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Short films, as wonderful as they are as art films, and as valid as they are in terms of storytelling, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bring a lot of money in.â&#x20AC;?

With this in mind, the pair has also begun fundraising to help bring their vision to life in the best possible quality. Using the crowdfunding site Indiegogo.com, they are hoping to raise $3,500, which will facilitate construction of the heroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s souped-up raft, and get their cast and crew safely out on the water. You can visit www.indiegogo.com/floodplain to receive project updates, watch video or view pictures. If you decide to support the project, you can donate money in exchange for perks, such as original storyboards or a DVD of the finished project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just love entertaining people, being able to tell a story people can connect with,â&#x20AC;? Hogg said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be able to get an emotional reaction out of people, whether they itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re laughing or theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re moved in some way, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I really love to do.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just in love with storytelling,â&#x20AC;? Lutter said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I look for good stories more than anything.â&#x20AC;?

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Pursuant to the Community Charter, the District of Invermere gives notice of its intention to dispose of the following lands: Legal: Lot 1, DL 375, KD Plan EPP12294 Parcel Identifier: 028-763-254 Civic Address: Industrial Road #1 to the Board of Education School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain).

The consideration that is proposed is a land exchange for land and improvements described as follows (existing bus garage building and land): Legal: Lot 3, DL 267, KD Plan NEP64361 Parcel Identifier: 024-504-882 Civic Address: 646 4th Street This disposition of land is to assist the School Board in the relocation of its existing bus garages and maintenance operations. If you have any questions, please contact: Chris Prosser Chief Administrative Officer District of Invermere 914 8th Avenue PO Box 339 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K4 e-mail: cao@invermere.net Phone: 250-342-9281 ext 225

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Chaos and confusion - a different direction?

When we make a change in our personal lives we first go through a period of chaos and confusion. Often it’s painful and frightening. That’s what the entire world is experiencing right now.

It’s like walking a mountain trail that meets a small stream. The trail leads right up to the edge, and you can see it continue on the other side.

How you cross is up to you. Step in or jump. But sometimes it’s not quite so simple. What if there is a big difference between the path here and what’s on the other side?

Many times I have tried to decide on the best route without getting wet. Can I even walk the other side as I have this side?

Usually, I make it across easily – just jump the stream on my way. But there have been times getting across hasn’t been so easy. I’ve stepped in the cold water and vividly remember a time when I lost my balance and ended up sitting in the stream, cold water from my waist down. I got out on the other side and was colder yet, the breeze making things worse.

I’m stretching the analogy. But perhaps you share the picture I’m trying to describe.

It has never been easy to move from what we know to what we don’t know. Sometimes it takes some juggling to find the right way. It isn’t always just a matter of looking as sharply as we can. Sometimes what’s there is not the same as we are used to. It’s as though there is a gap between the present way and the future way, and we can’t see what’s on the other side. We just have to jump and then adapt to what we find.

It’s called ‘The Leap of Faith.’ There are times when you come to a chasm between here and there and the only way across is to make the jump. No other way, so you take a deep breath

and believe there will be something there to out considering environmental consequences. provide a footing, and then take it from there. In fact, many times we see environmental catastrophe, yet make the choice, using the justiFaith. fication of economics without balance.

I have been struck by the differences between what David Suzuki says about environmental consequences and his view that we may already be too late, yet at the same time books are written about how the business of oil exploration in North America is only going to grow as market demand grows and alternative forms of energy fail.

We are faced with many choices, with at least three big forces having an impact on our way of living. On one side of the triangle is raw economics and the need to recover. Income. Jobs.

Better lifestyle.

On another side of the triangle there is the social and medical needs of aging people, minority rights, native rights, and the other social imbalances that have prevented our nation from achieving its greatness. And in the third posiThe confusion in Europe makes moment-to- tion on the triangle there are the entire range of moment changes, first one way, then another environmental issues that are important conway, as it seeks a way out of its problems. In siderations for the future, for us and our kids.

We don’t agree on what to do, but we are all getNorth American politics, meanness seems to be a way of doing things, rather than finding a ting concerned that something must be done. solution. Differences between right and left dis- What that may be, we don’t know. In fact, we appear as we see the left doing what we expect often don’t even talk about it.That’s our stream from the right and vice versa. It often seems the on the hiking trail, and we need to find a way lines between them are blurred. Perhaps the across if we are to see what’s on the other side.

It’s clear that we are not alone. All over the different names don’t mean anything anymore.

(Is B.C.’s government Liberal or Conservative in world, people are facing their own versions of the challenges. its actions?)

We need a deep conversation to identify the alWe are faced with ever-growing evidence of pollution and climate change that may have ternatives and explore the consequences. Then catastrophic consequences. At the same time, we need some definite decisions. If we don’t, we focus on the economy and recovery, with- we get what happens along. We may not like it.

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10th Annual Relay for Life The 10th annual Invermere Relay for Life takes place this Father's Day weekend from Saturday (June 16) to Sunday (June 17) at David Thompson Secondary School. Everyone is welcome.

What is Relay?

Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is Canada’s biggest cancer fundraiser. It is also a life-changing event that gives you and your community the opportunity to Celebrate cancer survivors, Remember and honour loved ones lost to cancer, and Fight Back for a future without cancer.

Funds raised help the Canadian Cancer Society save lives by investing in outstanding cancer research, offering caring cancer support services, and leading prevention initiatives.

Relay participants make a commitment to raise a minimum of $100 for the Canadian Cancer Society but the average participant in British Columbia and Yukon raises $335. Challenge yourself and your team — the more money raised, the bigger impact against cancer.

During this non-competitive fun-filled event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds or parks, and take turns walking or running laps around a track for 12 or more hours. Each team is asked to have at least one team member on the track at all times throughout the event.

You can register as a team captain, team member, survivor or volunteer.

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7IN A TWO NIGHT STAY AT THE 0RESTIGE IN 3OOKE Make a minimum $20 donation to The Rotary Club of Invermere/Valley Echo Relay for Life team and you could win a two night stay at the new Prestige Inn in beautiful Sooke, B.C.!

Drop your donation off at The Valley Echo office before 5 p.m. on Friday June 15 or see Marilyn Berry at the Relay on Saturday June 16 to enter!

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Survivorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Reception Opening Speeches Stretch and warm up with Lexie from the Garage Training Facility Oh Canada with Second Winds Community Band Terri Lightfoot Survivor Speech Survivorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Victory Lap Second Winds Community Band Stretch with Fitness 4 Life Head Shave/Hair Cut â&#x20AC;&#x201C; cuts by Simply Shear â&#x20AC;&#x201C; College of the Rockies student salon Zumba by Colleen Wagner Luke Persson â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Accordion Player Colleen Wagnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dance troupe Jade Bowen â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Acoustical Guitar and Vocals Zumba by Colleen Wagner Stacy DeCosse and Paul Carriere on guitar, keyboard and vocals playing everything from Sheryl Crow and the Dixie Chicks to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;50s Rock & Roll Arabian Mountain Spice Dancers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Invermereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own belly dance troupe Pieter Jensen will be playing the bagpipes during the Luminary Ceremony.

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Scrabble Laps: Anyone can play this one, no sign up required. Team activity â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for every lap anyone on your team completes between 12:30 and 3:30 a.m., you will pick a Scrabble tile from a bag and add it to your tally sheet. At 3:40 a.m., we will gather at the Scrabble board and the team with the highest word score will win a prize.

Jeopardy: Test your knowledge of cancer facts in Prevention Jeopardy. Sign up will be required for this activity, 1 to 1:30 a.m.

Bingo: Take a break and wake up with a game of Bingo! 2 to 3 a.m.

Pictionary: Put your artistic skills to work in everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite drawing game. Sign up will be required, 3 to 4 a.m.

Logo game: Test your knowledge of some common (and not so common!) logos. All can play â&#x20AC;&#x201D; no sign up required.

Minute To Win It, Round Two: The playoffs for the top teams from round one. 4 to 4:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Self Serveâ&#x20AC;? activities: Various board games, card games and puzzles will be set up for you to enjoy in the games tent; glow in the dark bocce and croquet will be available to play in the infield. Available from 1 to 5 a.m., first come first served.

Night yoga: Join us to stretch and rejuvenate in a middle of the night yoga class. Time TBA. Also new this year are THEME LAPS. Come prepared to participate in these theme laps â&#x20AC;&#x201D; fun for your whole team!

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Survivorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Reception Opening Speeches Stretch and warm up with Lexie from the Garage Training Facility Oh Canada with Second Winds Community Band Terri Lightfoot Survivor Speech Survivorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Victory Lap Second Winds Community Band Stretch with Fitness 4 Life Head Shave/Hair Cut â&#x20AC;&#x201C; cuts by Simply Shear â&#x20AC;&#x201C; College of the Rockies student salon Zumba by Colleen Wagner Luke Persson â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Accordion Player Colleen Wagnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dance troupe Jade Bowen â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Acoustical Guitar and Vocals Zumba by Colleen Wagner Stacy DeCosse and Paul Carriere on guitar, keyboard and vocals playing everything from Sheryl Crow and the Dixie Chicks to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;50s Rock & Roll Arabian Mountain Spice Dancers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Invermereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own belly dance troupe Pieter Jensen will be playing the bagpipes during the Luminary Ceremony.

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Minute To Win It: Anyone who has seen this exciting game show needs no more information than that! For those of you saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;What??â&#x20AC;?, this is a series of tasks with increasing levels of difficulty that must be completed in, well, a minute! Too fun, too many laughs. Sign up will be required for this activity, and round one will run from 12 to 1 a.m.

Scrabble Laps: Anyone can play this one, no sign up required. Team activity â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for every lap anyone on your team completes between 12:30 and 3:30 a.m., you will pick a Scrabble tile from a bag and add it to your tally sheet. At 3:40 a.m., we will gather at the Scrabble board and the team with the highest word score will win a prize.

Jeopardy: Test your knowledge of cancer facts in Prevention Jeopardy. Sign up will be required for this activity, 1 to 1:30 a.m.

Bingo: Take a break and wake up with a game of Bingo! 2 to 3 a.m.

Pictionary: Put your artistic skills to work in everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite drawing game. Sign up will be required, 3 to 4 a.m.

Logo game: Test your knowledge of some common (and not so common!) logos. All can play â&#x20AC;&#x201D; no sign up required.

Minute To Win It, Round Two: The playoffs for the top teams from round one. 4 to 4:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Self Serveâ&#x20AC;? activities: Various board games, card games and puzzles will be set up for you to enjoy in the games tent; glow in the dark bocce and croquet will be available to play in the infield. Available from 1 to 5 a.m., first come first served.

Night yoga: Join us to stretch and rejuvenate in a middle of the night yoga class. Time TBA. Also new this year are THEME LAPS. Come prepared to participate in these theme laps â&#x20AC;&#x201D; fun for your whole team!

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RELAY FOR LIFE Relay committee chairs

A tribute to loved ones

Where your money goes

During the Luminary Ceremony, which begins at dusk, a PowerPoint presentation will be played on the outside wall of the Luminary tent.

This presentation is a loving collection of photos of valley residents who have had cancer. Some have lost their battle, some survived and beaten it, while others are still going through it.

It is a beautiful tribute, which we are always looking to expand.

So if you, or someone you love, has ever had cancer, please send me a photo, with a line or two about their cancer, and something about the person.

We would love to include it in our presentation. And be sure to stop by and watch the rotating tribute. Forward it to sheilatutty@telus.net.

Funds raised through Relay For Life are used by the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life of Canadians living with cancer.

The CCS has more impact in more communities against more cancers than any other cancer organization.

Your donation to the CCS will: Fund outstanding research on all cancers; provide reliable and easy to understand cancer information and caring practical and personal support programs in local communities; and lead cancer prevention initiatives and help the society advocate for public policies that help individuals and communities reduce the risk of preventable cancers .

Food available on-site!

There will be a couple of places for you to buy food throughout the event.

Dairy Queen will be serving grilled chicken salads and ice cream treats. Backyard Grill will be serving pulled pork sandwiches, pop, juice and

other items. AG Valley Foods has donated Culligan water and the dispenser, so fresh water will be available.

Coffee, kindly donated by Kicking Horse Coffee, will also be available during the event.

Sheila Tutty, Co-ordinator: Organizing the overall event, making sure that all the chairs are doing what needs to be done and in a timely manner.

Marion LaBrie, Team Retention Chair: It is Marionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job to try to get previous yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; teams to register again. And to endeavour to get new teams registered.

Sheila Bonny, Healthy Lifestyles: This was formerly called the Smart Shop, but the focus has been changed to Healthy Lifestyles. Informational pamphlets are available on cancer as well as on prevention.

Terri Lightfoot, Survivor Chair: Terriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibilities are in contacting all known survivors and informing them of the Relay as well as the Survivorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Reception and Survivorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Victory Lap. Even if you do not attend Relay, Terri would love for you to register as a survivor.

Cindy MacKay, Entertainment Chair: Cindy, along with her sister Killer Rollbots, have a full day of fun activities and entertainment happening to keep everyone occupied while not on the track. Check out the schedule for details.

Justin Atterbury, Food and Beverage Chair: Justin has the huge task of organizing all the food for the Survivorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Reception, and booking food vendors for throughout the day, and everything that goes along with that. As well, he organizes the food items for the Lions Club who generously come, year after year, and cook breakfast for the participants.

Cathy Burwood, Treasurer: We encourage everyone to do as much as they can online, however some people just cannot, and that is why we need Cathy. She not only makes all the deposits, but does the coding, so our money gets allocated to the proper place.

Gayle Leslie, Luminaries: It is Gayleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility to have everything organized for the Luminary Ceremony which takes place at dusk the day of Relay. She does pre-sales prior to the day, as well as being on hand at the event.

Darren Danyluk has been invaluable to the committee for a number of years. He has always been the person to stay throughout the night and make sure everything runs smoothly.

Joe Robertson, Logistics Chair: Joe is responsible for the set-up and take-down of the entire layout. That includes building the arch with all the balloons, setting up the tents, and bringing in over 65 chairs and 25 tables.

Lori Stevenson, Team Lead: Lori makes the trip from Cranbrook regularly to help assist in the planning of our Relay.

She will be heading up the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;after-midnightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; crew, who have a whole ton of fun stuff planned.

Sawyer Ellingboe, Caoimhe Anderson and Julia Stiz, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;After-midnightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; crew: These girls have worked really hard putting together a wide variety of activities for those who choose to stay overnight.

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Al-Anon - Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 PM at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 - 12th Ave, (behind the Invermere hospital).

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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. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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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

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

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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.

Bring resumes in person preferably to the Invermere Public Library or email invlibrary@cyberlink.bc.ca

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

Journeyman Carpenters Apprentices General Labourers MDG Contracting Services, a dynamic, growth-oriented general contractor is hiring Journeyman Carpenters, Apprentices and General Labourers for our construction projects in the Sparwood and Elkford regions of BC. All positions are full time, available immediately and offer long term growth potential. Please forward resume, including trade and safety credentials to info@mdgcontracting.ca

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BUSINESS COACH  CONTRACT POSITION The Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council is seeking Business Coach(es) to provide coaching/mentoring services to science, technology, manufacturing and innovation based businesses in the East Kootenay Region. This is a contract position, volume of work varies based on client need.

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EXPERIENCED PARTS Person required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full beneďŹ ts and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at: LacLaBicheRegion.com Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

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UNRESERVED AUCTIONSJune 16 & 17, Redwater, Alberta. Collector vehicles and tractors, 1300 die cast toy tractors, wagons, buggies, show harness; old gas upright gas pumps; original case eagle; antiques. Thursday, June 21 - Harry Shapka, Vilna, Alberta. Phone 780-636-2165.

JD 8650, 4440, 4240; Concord air drill; 1977 & 87 Kenworths; Cat 966C loader; Komatsu D85; lowboy; 8820 & 860 combines; haying equipment.

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Phone 780-592-2308. Steiger ST250, 9030 Bi-Directional; 4640 & 4320; MF 8450; Claas 98; 1980 Ford tandem; Kello 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; disc; JD 820 & 830; plus full line-up. View full lists online: prodaniukauctions.com.

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

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED 250-342-6644 100-7th Avenue, Invermere www.wvsm.info www.christchurchtrinity.com Reverend Laura Hermakin

9 a.m.

Worship at All Saints, Edgewater No Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breakfast Club for Children and Youth, Invermere 10:30 a.m.

Worship at Christ Church Trinity,Invermere Worship at St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Windermere; 1st Sunday (7 p.m.) and 3rd Sunday (9 a.m.) of the month May-Oct.

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

Sunday at 9 a.m.

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

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

St. Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mission 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

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

Sunday, June 17th 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Service Worship and Life Instruction, 10 a.m. Worship & Word â&#x20AC;&#x153;Courageous Fathersâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;Ś Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Provided Pastor Trevor ministering. â&#x20AC;&#x153;K.I.D.S.â&#x20AC;? Church, for children Age 3 to Grade Call the office at 250-342-9511 for more information.

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The gift of Giving Back she said.

The branch relies on grants from local organizations and fundraising activities to fund costs like lift tickets and equipment rentals. The 2010 Giving Back Golf Tournament saw over $11,000 raised for the branch, some of which is still waiting in reserve in case STEVE JESSEL the program wants to send their athreporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com letes to competition or other events.

Much of the funding went to buying Every year, The Valley Echo selects a or renting equipment for their ski and community organization to receive the golf programs. In the future, Turgeon proceeds from its annual charity golf said they’d also like to buy new ski event — the Giving Back Golf Tourna- jackets for some of the athletes so they ment. The Invermere branch of the can stay out on the hill a little longer.

Special Olympics, which has seen a tre“That was our first big fundraising mendous amount of activity we had success since it was “We were shocked with the done, and we were established in 2009, shocked with the was the recipient in results.” results,” she said.

KIM TURGEON 2010.

This year, the 2012 Originally starting SPECIAL OLYMPICS INVERMERE Giving Back Golf off with just three BRANCH CO-ORDINATOR Tournament takes athletes, the proplace on Sunday, gram now supports nine concurrent June 24 at the Windermere Valley Golf athletes in their ski and swim programs. Course. The Rotary Club of Invermere Their ski program, now closed for the has been selected as this year’s recipiseason, has proven especially popular ent, and the club plans to use the doand co-ordinator Kim Turgeon says nation to help fund a new community that, overall, the program has been very waterpark at Invermere’s Kinsmen well-supported.

Beach. Sign up for the tournament at “We’ve done really well so far, the the The Valley Echo building located at community has been really giving,” 503 13th St. in Invermere.

2010 tournament raised over $11,000 for the Invermere branch of the Special Olympics

SUBMITTED PHOTO BY JILL BUKOVNIK A doe and her triplets were spotted by Invermere resident Jill Bukovnik on Fort Point on Saturday (June 9) who said the triplets looked to be about one week old, were very frisky, and were the smallest fawns she had ever seen make their debut in public.

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Wednesday, June 13, 2012 The Valley Echo

We invite you to join us for the

10th Anniversary Columbia Valley

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

It is an opportunity to help raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society, who provide services like prevention, living with cancer, counselling and research.

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

ENTERTAINMENT

CELEBRATE with our SURVIVORS

All cancer survivors and their caregivers are invited to join us for the Survivors’ Reception in the Survivors’ Tent, and then proudly participate in the Survivors’ Victory Lap.

Check the schedule of events for a variety of fun things to do to keep busy while not on the track.

VISIT THE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES TENT; and

The ‘after-midnight’ crew have a variety of games and activities to help you get through the night hours.

AFTER MIDNIGHT

- enter your vote for the community’s favourite fruit, and champion vegetable - add a stick figure of you doing your favourite sport to the healthy lifestyles mural, and complete a short quiz and enter your name to win a hanging basket (adults).

FIGHT BACK at our CLOSING CEREMONY

REMEMBER with a LUMINARY

The Windermere District Lions Club will be flipping pancakes starting at 6 a.m. Food kindly donated by Sysco.

visit the ladies in the Luminary tent and buy a luminary in memory of someone you have lost, in honour of someone who has beaten cancer, or in support of someone who is fighting cancer.

REGISTRATION AND DONATION

stop by the Registration tent to register, pick up your t-shirt, or to make a donation. If you are a participant and have money collected, drop it off here.

Join together for the final lap and Fight Back against cancer.

BREAKFAST

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

Tenting, RV, camper and trailer opportunities available.

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