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Environmental assessments cut for Lake Windermere, Kootenay Park NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

Environmental assessments for three projects in Kootenay National Park and one on Lake Windermerehave been axed under Bill C-38, the federal budget bill introduced earlier this year that effectively repealed the existing Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. "Under the former Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, numerous small, routine projects CONTINUES TO 'PROJECTS' ON PAGE A4

Tourism numbers down in valley Numbers drop from last year for months of July and August STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

Tourism numbers for the Columbia Valley have taken a bit of a hit this summer, and word of the Fairmont Hot Springs mudslide could no doubt have had some effect.

Examining July and August visitor numbers

PHOTO BY STEVE JESSEL/THE VALLEY ECHO Eva Nadler of Creston glides smoothly along the ice at the Eddie Mountian Memorial Arena in Invermere on Wednesday, August 29 as part of a Columbia Valley FIgure Skating Club summer camp.

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compared to last year, the overall number of visitors for passing through the Radium Hot Springs visitors centre and the Crossroads visitors centre at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce have fallen overall. In Radium, visitors numbers for July of 2012 were 11,994 as compared to 12,980 in 2011, while for August 2012 (with a few days to go) numbers

were actually up, with 12,789 as compared to 10,540 in 2011. At the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce visitors centre, total visitors dipped from a July 2011 total of 3,443 to 2,304 in July of 2012, and fell from 2,986 in August of 2011 to 2,129 in 2012, again with a few days left to tally.

Two Fairmont business owners agree that after a dramatic mudslide forced Fairmont Hot Springs Resort to close for three weeks,

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PHOTO BY STEVE JESSEL/THE ECHO Fairmont businesses are still recovering from the economic damage caused by the mudslide that forced Fairmont Hot Springs Resort to close for three weeks.

their businesses suffered greatly. “You can’t prepare for something like that,� said Ron Looye, owner of Beachbound in Fairmont Hot Springs. “That’s something you really can’t plan for.�

Looye, who has had his Fairmont location up and running since last year, said that in the weeks leading up to the landslide, his numberswereactually higher than they were as compared to last year, partially because of improved weather.

For the period that the resort was closed, he estimates that he lost 50 per cent of his business. To this day, over a month after the mudslide and several weeks after the resort has reopened, he said his numbers still haven’t recovered, and that he is still see-

ing about a 20 to 25 per cent decrease in business. What Looye believes to be part of the problem is that he thinks many people feel that Fairmont was too badly damaged to visit in the future, despite their subsequent reopening. “There are people out there who think Fairmont is gone,� he said. “Everybody is down by varying amounts, but there isn’t anything we can do about it.�

Owner of Bavin Glassworks, Pat Bavin, was quick to agree, saying that from his experience may people have actually associated the Fairmont mudslide with the recent landslide in Johnson’s Landing which trapped four people. “It’s been absolutely crazy,� Bavin said. “There’s been a lot of

confusion, and a lot of misunderstanding.�

Bavin recently opened up a new location in Fairmont Hot Spring, and said that now, three weeks after the reopening of the resort, numbers have finally begun to return to what they were prior to the mudslide. Bavin was forced to close the new location while the resort was closed, and feels like that could have also impacted their main location near Invermere, as many people are referred to the main gallery after seeing pieces in the smaller location in Fairmont. “We just feel very fortunate that Fairmont Hot Springs Resort does so well, it has a huge base of weekly arrivals,� Bavin said. “We feel very fortunate to be connected with it.�

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Improvement fund gives boost to school district Windermere zone part of declining enrolment trend: superintendent STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

Rocky Mountain School District 6 (SD6) will see $396,603 of the new provincial Learning Improvement Fund (LIF) in the 2012-2013 school year. The fund, which provides $165 million over three years to help school districts and teachers province-wide address classroom composition issues, is part of Bill 22, the Education Improvement Act that was passed in March “[The LIF funding] will all be applied to additional staffing to help address challenging class composition situations,” SD6 superintendent Paul Carriere wrote in an email. “A good percentage of the funds will be additional hours for special education assistants, and there will be some new (special education assistant) positions created as well. There are also increases to teaching time; some time will be added to existing part-time staff, and some part-time positions created.”

In the face of declining enrolment across the province (over 6,000 fewer students provincewide as compared to September 2011), Carriere said the declining trend is also the case in the Windermere zone of SD6.

While SD6 does not release enrolment numbers for the current year until late September, Carriere did say that David Thompson Secondary School was particularly impacted by the difference in numbers between this year’s incoming Grade 8 students and the graduating class of 2012.

Golden also faces declining enrolment numbers, while the Kimberley zone is one of the few areas in the province to have enrolment increases over the last two years. Carriere said he expects to see an overall flattening of the decline by 2014-2015.

In terms of class size — a sticking point for the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation during its recent labour dispute — statistics from 2011-2012 show that SD6 had been at or below provincial averages for the year. Meanwhile, provincial figures released on August 28 show an average of 16.7 students per teacher/ administrator, one of the lowest ratios in Canada. According to the government release, for the sixth consecutive year more than 94 per cent of classes in B.C. had 30 or fewer students, and that 99 per cent had 32 students or fewer.

Other issues at the heart of the teachers’ union labour dispute were addressed by Minister of Education George Abbott in a media conference call, also on Au-

PHOTO BY STEVE JESSEL/THE ECHO Rotarian Todd Fisher serves a Rocky Mountain School District 6 employee lunch during the by-annual congregation of Rocky Mountain S.D. 6 employees at David Thompson Secondary School on Wednesday August 29. Roughly 500 staff attended the meeting, which was focused on preparing staff for the new school year ahead.

gust 28, who said he hoped for a more harmonious year in terms of labour relations.

“I’m hoping that this year gives us an opportunity to try and build a little better relationship between government and the [BCTF],” Abbott said. “I think what we need to do in the weeks and months ahead is to try and build on the modest gains we’ve had.”

Abbott also talked about the controversial net zero approach, which mandated that any gains in a new contract with the BCTF must be offset from concessions in other areas, saying that any decision regarding the net zero mandate would be made government-wide as opposed to unilaterally. He added that revisiting the issue when negotiations reopen would likely be reflective of the current economic circumstances facing the province.

Abbott has since announced he will not run in the upcoming provincial election in May, and with the current contract with the BCTF set to run out in June, there will be a new face at the helm of negotiations for the ministry, and potentially a whole new government behind it.

“Why would we (want to reopen negotiations) if they’re not even going to be in power,” said Windermere Teachers Association president Doug Murray.

“I’m looking forward to someone else in the government actually negotiating.”

Murray has been critical of the government throughout the negotiating process this past year, and said the BCTF would be holding a provincewide meeting this fall to determine what their objectives will be for any upcoming negotiations. He said he doesn’t see any disruptions forthcoming in the current school year unless the government legislates anything else, and also mentioned an ongoing lawsuit by the BCTF challenging what they call “cash for kids,” which would see some teachers being paid extra for having classes that exceed 30 students. Murray said the government’s “cash for kids” proposal was absolutely not what the BCTF wanted, as it didn’t help students in any way and only benefited teachers.

“Do I think (the government) is a good employer? Absolutely not. Do I think they’ve done great for education?

Absolutely not. Do I think it’s good for B.C. children in their schools? Absolutely not,” said Murray. “ ...I think everybody is waiting to get back to work, and we’ve said for this last year for the B.C. teachers, coming from the union itself, is try to strike a balance between your home life and teaching, because it was a really rough year.”

Proposals sought to improve accessibility in the valley Federal Enabling Accessibility Fund aims to reduce barriers NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

An opportunity to improve accessibility in the Columbia Valley for people with disabilities is now available to lo-

cal organizations.

Funding for small projects — including renovations, construction and retrofitting of buildings, modifications of vehicles for community use, or enhancements that will make information and communication technologies more accessible — can be applied for through the Government of Canada’s Enabling Accessibility Fund up until October 2, 2012.

Successful proposals stand to receive up to $50,000 per project and according

to Kootenay Columbia MP David Wilks, the focus of the program is to remove barriers for people with disabilities.

“The Government of Canada recognizes the abilities of all Canadians,” said Wilks in a press release. “Through the Enabling Accessibility Fund, our Government is improving access to facilities, activities and services to enable all Canadians to participate more fully in society.”

There is always room for improvement, as far as accessibility goes, said District

of Invermere councillor Spring Hawes, who uses a wheelchair after sustaining a serious spinal cord injury several years ago and has worked tirelessly to improve accessibility in the district as well as bring awareness to different social issues such as affordable housing.

“There have been many improvements in our area in the time I have lived here,” she told The Valley Echo in an email.

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Projects deemed low risk KOOTENAYapp numbers rising CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1

that posed little or no risk to the environment were subject to formal federal environmental assessment," Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency senior communications advisor Isabelle Perrault said in an email. "The new Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012) focuses reviews on those project proposals that have a greater potential for significant adverse environmental effects in areas of federal jurisdiction."

Under the new legislation, the removal or repair of the Windermere Lake rock groyne at the north end of Windermere Lake, will no longer require an environmental assessment. Projects in Kootenay National Park that no longer require assessments are the Kootenay River bank stabilization on Highway 93 South, tunnel and retaining wall rehabilitation in Sinclair Canyon, and Radium Hot Springs lodge demolition and site remediation. It had been determined that an environmental assessment for the Lake Windermere project was required because Public Works and Government Services Canada was the proponent and considered providing financial assistance. Each

of the four projects in Kootenay National Park required an environmental assessment because the projects' proponent was Parks Canada.

The four projects number among the nearly 500 that no longer require environmental assessments under the new Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 that came into force on July 6, replacing the former Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. "The vast majority of these smaller projects were expected to have little or no adverse effects on the environment," Perrault said.

This view, however, is contradicted by the Lake Windermere Management Plan, which identifies the section of the channel where the Windermere Lake rock groyne is located as an environmentally sensitive area, and suggests that any proposed changes to the groyne, or weir as it's also referred to, undergo an environmental assessment first, given the potential impact on fish and aquatic macrophytes, beaches, shoreline condition, flood hazards and other areas.

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App awareness campaign aiming for 10,000 downloads NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

After being formally introduced last year in November, the new Kootenay Rockies Tourism app has had a successful inaugural summer campaign that has seen over 4,000 downloads.

“There’s no question it’s of great benefit to the Columbia Valley and all the different areas of the Kootenay Rockies region because it provides all the up-to-date information and the content is managed by us, it’s accurate, it’s totally up to date at all times,” said Kootenay Rockies Tourism president Chris Dadson.

The Kootenay Rockies Tourism (KRT) mobile program actually started in 2007 when all the content from their regular award-winning website — any information a traveller in the region would want — was repurposed for a mobile device.

The website, www.kootenayrockies.mobi, had smaller photos and less formatting to allow for faster downloads on a phone.

“It’s grown consistently over the years; the unique visits are really what we measure and they tripled from year four (2010) to year five (2011),” said Dadson. “We’re actually up on visits to that website with an average number of visits per day at 288 people.”

With the success of the .mobi site, the obvious next step was to embrace the next generation of the mobile experience and develop the KOOTENAYapp. Between February and May of this year, KRT visited 15 communities throughout the region to meet with over

100 tourism businesses and community representatives to promote the ap and launch the Visitor Centre KOOTENAYapp awareness campaign, whereby each of the visitor information centres were given a supply of Kootenay Rockies travel flashlights to present as a gift to travellers who downloaded the app.

The 4,000 downloads since May of this year is very encouraging, said Dadson. The awareness campaign has also been supported by backlit signage at the Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook that suggests to people they can download the app while they wait for their luggage.

“So we’re very pleased and we believe mobile has a great future particularly when the next generation of travellers has grown up with mobile,” Dadson said. “They keep their songs and their calendar and everything on their phones much more so than the previous generation who were either more interested in print or computers at home, that type of planning.”

Unique to the app is the “near me” function, which lists tourist information based on geographic location, and that information can include anything from hours of operation, to price lists, to listings for restaurants, golf courses, hotels and more. Another advantage is that it caters to the many people who travel without any fixed plans, giving them day-to-day access to bookings availability.

Dadson said that while by far the most downloads are in the iPhone format, there is also an app for iPad, iPod, Android, and Blackberry users. The download is available free of charge and can be found in a mobile user’s app store by typing in “Kootenay.”

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People have been downloading the app on the spot when they enter the Columbia Valley Visitor Information Centre located on Highway 93/95 just south of the Invermere Crossroads, said Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce president Susan Smith. The centre supports the new mobile campaign with signage and staff have been handing out the travel flashlights to everyone from kids to seniors who come in with a smartphone, she said.

Smith added that is seeing much more interest among seniors in the mobile functions of their smartphones once they’ve been shown how user-friendly and convenient they are.

The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce has in fact been a designated location for the federal Community Access Program (CAP), a federal initiative that helps individuals, community organizations and small businesses improve their knowledge and effective use of the Internet and related information technologies.

While the source funding ended this year, Smith hopes they will be continue to be eligible for the grant in the future.

While many local business have embraced the Kootenay app, there are still many that haven’t taken advantage of this opportunity, she said.

“I think it’s important for all business owners in the region to take the time to register,” said Smith. “This is mobile marketing service is only going to grow.”

KTR’s lofty goal is 10,000 downloads among the different varieties of apps by May 2013.

“So we shall see,” said Dadson. “We’re very pleased and we see mobile marketing as a very strong channel for our marketing activities over the years to come.”

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“Most of our public facilities are accessible, along with many of the larger businesses.�

Recently, when the Eddie Mountain arena was upgraded, an elevator to the mezzanine was installed so wheelchair users could attend meetings held in that space or watch hockey games in comfort. Five pieces of Sound Play musical instruments, the accessible musical playground equipment, were installed as part of the playground at Kinsmen Beach in 2010 by the A.C.E. Committee (Access in the Community for Equality), which works towards creating accessible communities within the Upper Columbia Valley. A.C.E. has also been spearheading the Columbia Valley Transit Committee to assist BC Transit in developing the valley’s para-transit system, and has also been working on developing a website promotion accessibility awareness and recreation in the valley, among other projects. “The paved walking paths around Invermere are wonderful for wheelchairs, walkers and strollers to be able to get out and enjoy the community,� added Hawes, who is a past-president of A.C.E. “(And) new projects by the District of Invermere are also designed with accessibility in mind.�

But many of the small businesses in the valley are still not accessible at all, she said.

“While sometimes these renos can be substantial, other times a simple ramp, or a sign pointing to an accessible secondary entrance would be a big help,� said Hawes. “Remember that if a person is unable to enter a building to do business, that also means they couldn’t get a job there.�

In her estimation, accessible housing options are also limited, which makes it difficult for a person with a disability (and his/her family) to live in or relocate to the valley, and while the community bus is accessible, it still has limited hours and a wheelchair user could not depend on it to get to work on a regular basis.

The District of Invermere already has an accessibility incentive in place, and Hawes thinks the new funding opportunity presented by the Enabling Accessibility Fund could also potentially address many of the aforementioned accessibility issues. A.C.E. has begun to discuss initiatives that could fit the fund’s criteria of this funding opportunity and is hoping for a successful application, said Hawes.

For more information on the Enabling Accessibility Fund or to find out how to apply, visit www. hrsdc.gc.ca/disability.

To learn more about ACE, go to acecv.com, and for a searchable accessibility database where users can rate the accessibility of businesses or venues they use, visit Rick Hansen’s new global accessibility map at www.planat.com.

SUBMITTED PHOTO The Mountainside Golf Course has reopened, and with some cool new features to boot. After consultations with noted Canadian golf course architect, Doug Carrick, debris from the mudslide that originally closed the golf course has been worked in the design of the course.

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Windermere Ambassadors Program Co-ordinator Kirsten Harma, noting the management plan includes recommendations for the lake developed through community consultation and inter-agency discussions.

"There could be impacts but we don't know what they are," Harma said. "A key part of the Ambassadors' mandate is to help maintain an ecologically healthy Lake Windermere. We hope that anyone proposing changes in or around the lake take the necessary steps to avoid negative ecological impact."

"A key part of the Ambassadors' mandate is to help maintain an ecologically healthy Lake Windermere," she said. "We hope that anyone proposing changes in or around the lake take the necessary steps to avoid negative ecological impact."

Whether or not the projects will be going ahead minus the assessments will be up to the projects' proponents, Perrault told The Valley Echo on Friday (August 31).

CORRECTION In The Valley Echo’s August 29 story “Ace shot underage� and accompanying photo, the Investor’s Group consultant was incorrectly identified.

The correct name is Jason Stevens. The Valley Echo regrets the error.

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Opinions and Letters Tourism truncated NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

The bad news is that overall tourist numbers in the Columbia Valley were down these past two summer months. The good news is given the torrential rainfall leading up to July and the mudslide that traversed across Fairmont Hot Springs midsummer, the decrease is negligible compared to what it could have been.

With out-of-town visitors possibly confusing the Fairmont mudslide — in which not a single person was injured — with the Johnsons Landing mudslide that killed several people, potential tourists may have looked elsewhere for their summer vacation plans, lending to the overall drop in numbers.

Radium reports a drop of 986 visitors in July compared to last year, while the month of August was actually up a whopping 2,249. The visitor centre at Invermere's crossroads recorded a decrease from last year's numbers of 1,139 in July while August saw a reduction of 857.

But one only has to look at this past summer's nonstop action in the valley to get an idea of what this region can capitalize on in order to win tourists back, and continue to attract new ones. Longtime favourites such as the Heart of the Rockies triathlon, Loop the Lake, the Lakeside Fly-In Event, Summerlude, Tour of the Arts, the Columbia Basin Culture Tour, the Mountain Mosaic Festival of the Arts, Hoodstock, the Chamber Music Festival, Music on Main and the various farmers' markets brought incredible amounts of fun, culture and zest to our local communities. Then there were the inaugural events, the first annual East Kootenay Beer Festival and Steamboat Mountain Music Festival, not to mention the 2nd annual Backwoods Blues Festival still in its infancy, the one-off shows and performances at local venues, plus the incredible push by the local art galleries to bring in world-renowned artists and showcase their work. And lest we not forget, downtown Invermere was flooded with thousands of people after the Canada Day parade.

Next summer is bound to be just as exciting, probably with even more new events after the winter months give rise to some great, creative ideas. How comprehensive the regional marketing strategy is for the Columbia Valley is unclear but there's no doubt this region is a hot spot destination for anyone travelling in and around B.C.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Bemused by backlash Dear Editor, Good grief CVRAC! What a terrible ruckus you have caused in the past few weeks. All by the seemingly innocent venture of trying to put together a group of concerned citizens in order to hatch an organized plan that might limit the ongoing environmental destruction that is occurring in our backyard backcountry.

So shame on you, for engaging in such a forward-thinking project, as this might only help our sometimes hapless provincial government collect some local community input to hopefully help curb some of the degradation of our most precious of tourist attractions: our local lakes, wetlands, forests and mountains.

But seriously; I would have to agree with you that this well-intentioned plan has been almost taken out at the knees by such a fractious tug-ofwar between disparate groups.

But can someone please tell me who are the Kootenay Snowsports Society, or what they do, or what service they provide? Clearly their co-chair Cheryl Willard dislikes and mistrusts Wildsight, but for a group that is attending the CVRAC meetings "under duress" and sees no

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need at all for a backcountry plan, one kind of wonders what their real objectives are, other than to derail the rest of the coalition.

Another coalition naysayer, Mr. Dave McGrath, went on a misguided tirade last week, calling for the dismantling of the CVRAC when he completely mistook a quote from Wildsight member Pat Morrow, who used the J-word to describe people who wilfully desecrate environmentally sensitive areas.

OK Dave, take a deep breath and understand that at the very least, "Jackass" is not some horrible swear word, as I bet there are more than a few socially upstanding grannies out there that might use this term to describe someone who cuts them off with a shopping cart in the checkout isle... And the reality is, that Mr. Morrow didn't actually include you in his jackass definition for all the activities you say you and your kids like to do responsibly in the bush, like hike and fish and ski. These activities are shared by many, many people in no specific "club" who just don't take part in knowingly ruining parts of the landscape with their boots, bikes and ATVs. So let's feel free to call a spade a spade, and weed out the jackass

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behaviour in these parts so the rest of us can enjoy the outings into the mountains, lakes and forests without having to look at someone else's permanent marks scarring the landscape when they decide to go offtrail and off-road. If a backcountry user plan helps in this regard, we should embrace this as a very positive step forward, and hope that the remaining members of the CVRAC are allowed to get on with their mission, and that our provincial government pays some attention.

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Push for a wild Jumbo Dear Editor, There is no queue for the lift that goes to the Tea House on Glacier Dome and chances of there being one soon are slim. At this point in this season, there is no evidence of the developer, Glacier Resorts Ltd. (GRL), even starting any surveying which is the usual place to begin. As GRL consistently holds their cards close to their chests, there is no publicly stated reason(s).

But there are a few visible possibilities.

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Ramble On — Marilyn Berry, Columnist

The call of fall in the Columbia Valley School started yesterday... and everyone involved is shaking their head asking where the summer went. Of course, it went where it always goes; the days just pass by more quickly as we get older.

But let's not be too quick to say goodbye — officially summer doesn't end until September 20 or so. The weather is still terrific, or you may say finally terrific, so get out and enjoy those rays doing the things you love to do in the summer.

The golf courses are in great shape and beckoning. Hiking trails are calling and so are the beaches. The days are still long enough to enjoy all these activities after work or school.

I guess my point is, don't quit — on summer or physical activity. There are lots of ways to stay healthy in any season and fall is likely one of the easiest. Not only is the weather generally good for outdoor activity, fresh garden produce abounds.

At this time of the year I wish I had inherited my parents' love for gardening. I had always kind of hoped that it would come to me like it appeared to have done with my father; he never really got involved with the garden until later in life, but nope, I have absolutely no desire to grow anything.

I sure like to eat fresh fruit and vegetables though. Picking raspberries, peas and beans were the bane of my

existence when I was growing up.

Shelling, cleaning and cutting weren't high on my list of favourite projects either but popping a few fresh, raw whatever they were into my mouth surely was.

Of course, it was always more fun to just stand in the garden pick a pea pod now and then, shell and eat the peas right there. These are memories I treasure... will coming generations have this kind of memory? Or will they think vegetables and fruits only come from the store or the farmers' market? I ask the question because I really don't know. Do people still have vegetable gardens in their backyards? I can't say I've seen many of

late. Flower gardens and lawns are everywhere; even fruit trees are fairly prevalent.

As a baby boomer, I know my generation did a lot of migration from farm to city life but we brought some elements of agriculture with us.

Did I hear something recently about chickens being allowed in a nearby urban area?

Maybe we're starting to bring some of those things back.

Wow, I rambled a long way from school starting... enjoy the returning routine to your lives to those affected!

Want to answer some of these questions? Email maberry7@yahoo.com and I'll enjoy hearing from you.

Killer welcome PHOTO BY STEVE JESSEL/ THE ECHO Members of the Invermere Killer Rollbots roller derby team (l-r) Laura Lapp (Apocalypso Blitz), Julia Oaks (Bella Pain), Carla Schneider (Fraulein Chaotic) and Jess de Groot (DeVotchka Thrash) came out to greet The Valley Echo's new interim publisher Dave Hamilton, who invites any members of the community interested in meeting him to drop by The Valley Echo building located at 530 13th Street in Invermere.

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The Ktunaxa Nation is seeking a judicial review of the B.C. government’s March 2012 decision to approve the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort’s (JGR) Master Development Agreement (MDA). The nation refers to the land where the development would sit as Qat’muk, where the spirit of the grizzly bear is at home, and the area is significant to their cultural beliefs as well as their concerns for the total ecosystem.

Also, the reason the developers have not begun anything is they are waiting for a decision from Victoria for the potential incorporation of the mountain resort municipality.

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Brown, Manager of Major Projects in the Resort Development Branch (RDB), tells me.

She also tells me the Wildlife Management Area (WMA), which is intended to mitigate the JGR impacts on the blue-listed (of special concern) grizzly bears, is making preparations to begin creation of guidelines for the actual management. Presently, there are no public use guidelines nor is the exact location of the 52,000-hectare WMA known, although it will be located between the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy, Panorama Resort’s Controlled Recreation Area (CRA) and the proposed JGR’s CRA. Another item that flags “no progress” for the resort’s development is that the summer session of the College of the Rockies Invermere cancelled six workshops offered by JGR (ski camps, wildlife viewing, CONTINUES TO 'LETTERS' ON PAGE A8

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Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Practice Schedule

Starting week of Sept 10 Monday

8:15 - 9:15 p.m.

Girls Hockey

Tuesday

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Initiation

4:30-5:30 p.m.

Novice

5:45-6:45 p.m.

Atoms

7 - 8 p.m.

Bantam Boys

8:15-9:15 p.m.

Midget Boys

Wednesday 6:45-7:45 a.m.

Thursday

Friday

Peewees

6:45-7:45 p.m.

Girls Hockey

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Novice

4:30-5:30 p.m.

Peewees

5:45-6:45 p.m.

Bantam Boys

7-8 p.m.

Midget Boys

6:45-7:45 a.m.

Atoms

4:45 - 5:45 p.m.

Initiation

All players report to their age group for the first week, including house players.

CPL. BRENT AYERS Columbia Valley RCMP

There were 70 calls for service from August 2 through till August 28.

August 21 At 10:44 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP received a noise complaint about loud music and staff partying at the staff housing area for Fairmont Resort. The issue has been ongoing and this has been reported before.

While en route, another call was received from a different complainant who also reported excessive noise from the staff building. In this instance, the subjects were not located upon police arrival.

August 23 At 11:30 p.m., members of the Columbia Valley RCMP attended to a residence in Spillamacheen on an unrelated curfew check file for the probation office and came across two dirt bikes and one quad hidden under camouflage. The quad VIN had been ground off however the motor bikes were confirmed as stolen. This file still under investigation.

August 24 At 6:50 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP were notified by dispatch of a single vehicle rollover on Johnston Road, 100 metres west of the Westside Road intersection in Invermere. RCMP attended with BC Ambulance and the Invermere Fire Department were already on scene. A vehicle was on its side in the

shallow creek, submerged about 6 inches with no people around. It was gleaned that a male and female came into the hospital with facial injuries at around 3 a.m. The male driver received stitches to his forehead and the female passenger received a couple cracked ribs and a bloody nose. Alcohol was a factor. A violation ticket was issued for failure to remain at scene of accident.

At 6:45 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP responded to a report of an impaired driver in Fairmont Hot Springs and were told that the driver of a black Ford extended cab pickup truck was being driven by an intoxicated male.

The members were advised where he was camped and upon attendance found an adult male passed out behind the wheel of the truck.

The lone male had a half full beer in his left hand and the gear shifter in his right. The keys were in the ignition in the off position. The male was awoken by police and detained for care and control of a motor vehicle. The subject was taken back to the Columbia Valley detachment for breath samples after which he provided two breath samples which were both 150 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood, almost double the legal limit.

August 25 The Red Streak Campground in Radium Hot Springs phoned the RCMP to report that there was a drunk man shooting a sling shot at people. Members of the Columbia Valley RCMP attended and spoke with the primary suspect who said he was shooting a sling shot but never shot it at anyone.

A witness was spoken with who advised that the suspect male started yelling at a woman and called her an expletive, then got out of his chair and shot a rock from his sling shot across the road hitting the building only feet from the female victim. The female camper/victim confirmed that this had happened and that she was very afraid that the suspect male would return. It was decided by the Columbia Valley RCMP that the suspect male be evicted from Red Streak Campground campsite to prevent further issues. The male suspect was upset and refused to admit anything to police, however left his camp site after being evicted under the National Parks Act. The Columbia Valley RCMP conducted boat patrols on Lake Windermere in Windermere. Members were checking boats and occupants for compliance under the Canada Shipping Act. Members checked approximately 30 boats over the course of 4.5 hours. The main issue on the lake were people on paddle boards in the open water without life jackets. It appears that people are unaware that when on a paddle board they are required to wear a PFD. Members utilized this opportunity to educate people on the water.

August 26 At 1:33 a.m., members of the Columbia Valley RCMP were on foot patrol at Buds Bar in Invermere. A group of males came rolling out the front door of the bar and appeared to be fighting.

Members broke up the fight and a local known male was detained for assault. The arrested male stated that he

had entered the bar and saw his friend fighting. He saw a bouncer jump on his friend's back and this male punched the bouncer in the face. This local male has been banned from Buds bar for one year.

At 8:41 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP were notified of a suspicious male at the Tim Hortons in Invermere.

The male was in the restaurant bothering customers and talking to himself. Police transported the male to the detachment where he was singing in the back of the police car. The male was placed in cells where he continued to act strangely, dancing and rambling. The male was fine by the morning and released to family.

The members after doing some online research feel that the male was possibly experiencing crystal meth withdrawal as from actions observed in cells. Unfortunately, a sign of the times.

Columbia Valley RCMP wish to remind people that a form of elder abuse is the repeated request for financial assistance by children or grandchildren from their elders.

There are times in which we may wish to assist our family if they have fallen upon hard times and some people have the financial ability to do this without affecting their retirement savings. Unfortunately, good will can be taken advantage of repeatedly to the point that the savings put aside by an elder is severely compromised. Younger family members can intimidate through guilt or fear of abandonment.

If you are being victimized or know someone who is a victim in this regard, you may report it to the Columbia Valley RCMP and options can be discussed.

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photography, etc) due to lack of interest.

And according to the August 1, 2012 Invermere Valley Echo, the possible French investors were surprised to learn from all our postcards, and a couple on-the-spot actions in the proposed resort’s location when the French delegation was visiting the site, that there was “such opposition about this project... we do not go into a field where things are not clear,” said Sandra Picard, Head of Communications for La Compagnie des Alps.

Thus, the bottom-line result of all this lack of forward motion by GRL is that the public is still welcome to use all of the JGR designated CRA of 5,967 hectares (over 14,750 acres or 22.5 square miles) and the undesignated 52,000-hectare WMA.

So have fun in the Heart of the Purcells — leave only footprints, take only photos — pack it in, pack it out.

To find out the condition of the Glacier Creek Road, inquire at the Kootenay Lake Forest District office, 250-825-1100.

Do remember to attend the Pat and Baiba Morrow presentation, Mountains for the Sacred and the Profane, on Tuesday, September 26 at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson, $15 for adults, and $10 for seniors, youth and low income. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. This is a fundraiser for the West Kootenay Coalition for Jumbo Wild. Let’s keep on keeping Jumbo Wild! by keeping on keeping the commons common! Volunteers are needed — phone 250-354-7939.

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NEWS

Terry Fox Run hopes for more participation Marathon of Hope honours memory of cancer hero STEVE JESSEL The Valley Echo

It’s been over 30 years since Terry Fox began his iconic Marathon of Hope, and across the country this September vast numbers of communities will be honouring his memory by supporting the fight against cancer when they embark on their own Terry Fox runs. “It’s not as big as [some other events], but it’s a lot of families with their kids, and I think they like the physical activity part of it, and doing something together as a family,� said Invermere Terry Fox Run organizer Terri Lightfoot. “I like to see the returning people... it’s after summer is over and it’s a bit more of a

ECHO FILE PHOTO Participants go head-to-head in last year's Terry Fox Run. This year's run begins at JA Laird Elementary School at about 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 16.

relaxed event.�

In Invermere, the run will be held on Sunday, September 16 and starts at JA Laird Elementary School.

While Lightfoot isn’t sure exactly how long Invermere has been holding a Terry Fox Run, she has been volunteering with the event for roughly 20 years, and organizing it for the last 10.

Lightfoot has a personal connection to the run as a cancer survivor herself, and said it’s always encouraging to see the 100-odd people that make it out each year, many of them returning participants. “It means a lot, there’s no one that hasn’t been touched by [cancer], you either have a friend,

or a family member,�

Lightfoot said. “Just seeing that little bit of support... just to show people that people are still willing to go out and show up for you, that means a lot I think.�

One returning participant and volunteer this year will be Donna Scheffer.

Scheffer, who lived in Terry Fox’s home-

MLA Report — Norm Macdonald

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town of Port Coquitlam when he began his run in 1980, said she always felt very strongly about his cause, and began volunteering at runs in Trail some 15 years ago. Upon moving to the Columbia Valley in 2005, Scheffer continued to volunteer at the Trail rendition of the Terry Fox Run before deciding a few years ago that as the Columbia Valley was her home, she should really get involved in her own community. “We’ve all lost someone near and dear to us to cancer... I mean if Terry Fox was alive today and contracted the type of cancer he died from, he would be fully treated,�

Scheffer said. “It’s so important that cancer research move forward, and they’re having great success with certain types of cancer and yet they are miles away from finding cures and treatments for all cancers.�

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Scheffer raised over $1,000 last year in pledges and said she always aims to beat last year’s total.

With that in mind, her goal this year is to raise $1,500. To help achieve her goal, she has a booth set up at the AG Valley Foods

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Family Resource Centre Annual General Meeting Tuesday September 25 7:00 p.m.

Veterans Hall, Invermere Legion Nominations are open for the board of directors until September 11.

Please contact Pat Cope at 250-342-5566 for further details on becoming a board member.

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Users in Windermere, Holland Creek, Timber Ridge and Edgewater may notice temporary water discolouration for a short period of time.

If there is any discolouration of water, please run your cold water taps until the water is clear.

For more information on the flushing program, contact: Brian Funke, RDEK Engineering Services Manager 250-489-2791 or toll free 1-888-478-7335 or bfunke@rdek.bc.ca.

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Remember When?

Community Calendar WED SEPT 5 •Panorama Foundation AGM, 5 p.m., CV Chamber of Commerce Hall. Everyone welcome.

SAT SEPT 8 •Last Invermere Farmer's Market of the season. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

ECHO FILE PHOTO September 2008 — To help ease the confusion of entering high school, some of the returning students held an orientation for those starting Grade 8 at David Thompson Secondary School. Students exiting the four elementary schools in the valley would now be converging at the high school. This particular new recruit, who hammed it up a bit for the camera, was overwhelmed, along with many other young students, as he looked at the map of his new school.

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

50 years ago: The community of Windermere had resolved their long-standing domestic water problems with a new pumping and distribution system. Water was to be obtained from Lake Windermere 300 feet from the shoreline and at a depth of 12 feet, and was then to be pumped to a 18,000 gallon storage tank. At the time, 16 families had been hooked up to the new system.

35 years ago: The Columbia Valley Summer Recreation Program was an unqualified success, after over 180 children took part. The purpose of the program, which was funded under a Young Canada Works grant, was to provide Columbia Valley children with recreational activities for the summer, including water skiing, canoeing, beach days and trips with a Parks Naturalist.

20 years ago: Potential purchasers backed away from a deal to acquire the Alternate School in Invermere. The sale fell through after potential buyers balked at a number contingent conditions in the sale, leaving the dis-

trict back at square one as to what to do with the property. The school, located at 7th Avenue and 4th Street, had been for sale to help raise funds to buy land that had long-term potential for a future elementary school.

15 years ago: The Invermere campus of the College of the Rockies was set to stay in the east wing of the old David Thompson Secondary School for at least one more year.

Russ Colombo, the manager of facilities at the College said that the they had completed renovations and modifications to alleviate some of the previous concerns relating to fire alarms and exiting requirements. Meanwhile, the College and the Rocky Mountain School District were waiting on a Ministry of Education decision on a new joint-use facility to be shared by the College and the highschool.

5 years ago: There were far less grizzly bears in the central Purcell Mountains than originally detailed by the provincial government, as a recently completed survey showed that information used by the Environmental Assessment Office in its determination of the Jumbo Glacier Resort was incorrect and outdated. One of the leading grizzly bear authorities in North America informed the provincial government that grizzly numbers in the central Purcell Mountains were at an estimated 54 per cent potential, as compared to the 93 per cent provincial number.

SUN SEPT 9 •Motorcycle Toy Run starts at Meet on Higher Ground in Radium at 9:30 a.m., ride to Lake Louise, Golden then to the Lakeside Pub for dinner. Donated toys or money goes to Christmas Bureau.

Organized by Ladies Born to Ride. 250341-5646.

MON SEPT 10 •Windermere Valley Minor Hockey season starts.

TUES SEPT 11 •Featured artist show at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, 11 a.m.

- 4 p.m. Jim McElroy, Pam Williamson, Rita Rankin, Cat McDiarmid, Kathleen Turnbull, Nancy Sorenson. Show until September 23.

SEPT 14 & 15 •Columbia Valley Classic Car Show & Shine. Registration on Friday and various events on Saturday.

FRI SEPT 14 •Rockin' on Main with Dry Gulch Ramblers. 6 - 9 p.m.

Organized by Tourism Radium.

SAT, SEPT 15 •Global Animal Lovers BBQ fundraiser at Home Hardware, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

•CV Rockies Day, 3/5 km race, BBQ and tailgate party, alumni game, and then home opener at 7:30 p.m. against Golden Rockets.

•Rockin' on Main with Marty and Eli. 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. then 60 Hertz from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Organized by

Tourism Radium.

•Roller Derby Championship for Killer Rollbots, Marysville Arena, 7:30 p.m. Fan bus for $40 includes bout ticket, bus ride and a beer. Available at the Valley Echo.

SUN, SEPT 16 •Windermere Community Association Fall Fair and Scarecrow Festival, Windermere Community Hall, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Adults $5, 6-16 is $5 and under 6 free.

•Parkinson SuperWalk, 1 p.m. Pothole Park EVERY SUNDAY •Edgewater Legion Pancake Breakfast, 9 to 11 a.m. until Labour Day Weekend.

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

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

2nd SUNDAY •LW Alliance Church Sing and Celebrate, 7 p.m. For more information call Clarence Stauffer, 250-3429580.

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 250-341-1509.

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

•EK Brain Injury Support Group, 1-3 p.m., Family Resource Centre. Info: 250-3445674.

1st & 3rd TUESDAY •OPT clinic, 6:308:30 p.m., Inv. Health Unit, 850-10th Ave. Confidential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing.

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

gmail.com.

EVERY TUESDAY •Yoga THRIVE- Yoga for Cancer Survivors.

Hot springs studio, Fairmont Village Mall. For info Jan Klimek 250-342-1195.

•Shuswap Bingo at the big white tent on Capilo Way, old Eagle Ranch entrance, early bird at 7 p.m.

250-341-6361.

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 THURSDAY •Cadets, 6:30-9 p.m. for boys and girls, ages 12-17. Cost: FREE (includes uniform). Info: Rick Dendy 250-341-1509.

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

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.

•Market on Main, Radium, 4 - 9 p.m.

•Music on Main, Radium, 7 - 9 p.m.

EVERY SATURDAY •Farmer's Market, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., downtown Invermere •Edgewater Legion Open Market, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For tables, Doreen at 250347-9550.

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

•Hip Hop Flip Flop class, Scrappy Do's, 5:30 p.m.

•Music on Main, Radium Hot Springs, 7 - 9 p.m. Tourism Radium.

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Arts & Entertainment

PHOTO BY STEVE JESSEL/THE ECHO Employee Deanna Berrington and owner Grey Bradatsch show off two of the pieces in the Artym Gallery's "Top Secret Show" running until September 7.

The secret is out about the Artym Gallery Top Secret Show reveals hidden treasures in Canadian art scene STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

The Artym Gallery in Invermere is shrouded with mystery and intrigue this week, as a Top Secret Show adorns the walls with artists from far and wide.

“The premise of the show is that we brought in artists that

we don’t normally represent that don’t show in the valley, and we put them on the walls to gauge the reaction and see what people think,” said gallery employee Deanna Berrington.

While Artym has a reliable stable of artists who are regularly shown on their walls, what this show does is bring an entirely new flavour and some entirely new styles from what regular gallery patrons might be used to. Featured artists include a former graffiti artist showing off some unusual techniques with pop-culture inspired pieces, an artist who

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specializes in mixed-media portraits, sculptures from a local artist and many more in a mix of the eclectic and unfamiliar, all contained within the walls of the Artym Gallery.

“We really try to come up with new and exciting ideas for shows,” Berrington said.

“We’re really excited to gauge the reaction and see what people think.”

The show opened last Friday (August 31) and runs until this Friday (September 7), which means that time is drawing short to view the unusual collection of artists and pieces.

For art connoisseurs who feel like they’ve seen all the Columbia Valley has to offer, this is a fantastic opportunity to check out a more country-wide flavour than the pieces normally shown.

“Because we represent artists from right across the country, this show also includes artists all the way from Montreal to Vancouver,” Berrington said. “(This is a chance to) see Canadian artists that are fresh, and new to this area, because we have such a rich art scene in Canada... it’s amazing the history that we have, the fact that

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Release your creativity in artist-run workshops JOSHUA ESTABROOKS Columbia Valley Arts Council

Do you feel like stretching your artistic wings this fall?

Well, if you do, you’re in luck, because the Columbia Valley Arts Council is offering a number of artist-run workshops that will teach you some unique ways to

explore your creative side.

Starting on September 12, local pottery legend Alice Hale will be offering a two-part workshop entitled “Raku for Everyone.” Whether you’re eight or 80, Alice’s long career and

wealth of experience will help you become the potter you’ve always wanted to be.

The first class begins on Wednesday, September 12, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., and students will learn a number of techniques and begin modelling their clay.

The second class, on the following Wednesday, Septem-

ber 19, will run from 3:30 to 6 p.m. and will include the firing of your pieces.

The cost of the workshop is $60, but only 10 people will be able to take part, so call 250-342-4423 to register today! All of your materials will be provided, but Alice asks that people don’t wear their best clothes to the work-

shops. The classes will take place at Alice’s home — Caraway Pottery on Westside Road.

Beginning in September and carrying on throughout the winter months, longtime watercolour master Carol Gordon will be teaching some of her unique techniques to those lucky enough to sign up for her classes.

Carol’s abstract patterns of colour and texture are reminiscent of traditional landscapes but they have a fantastical quality that has been described as dreamlike. After a ten-year sabbatical from painting, Carol is back and looking forward to teaching those who want to learn the delicate art of watercolour.

The fall classes, entitled “Watercolour Painting,” take place over a series of five Fridays, and cost $90 for early bird registration before September 11 ($100 thereafter). Her first series of classes begins on Friday, September 14 and continues on September 21 and 28, and October 5 and 12. The second series runs from November 9 until December 7.

Early bird registra-

SUBMITTED PHOTO Learn how to make Raku pottery with renowned potter Alice Hale in a two-part workshop.

tion for the second set of classes is October 31.

Her Winter Watercolour session runs over eight consecutive Fridays, beginning on January 11 and ending on March 1. The cost to register is $144 before January 8 and $160 afterwards.

There

is a maximum of 12 students per session, so sign up today by calling 250-342-4423 or e-mailing info@ columbiavalleyarts. com. A supply list will be provided once registration is received.

The workshops will take place at Pynelogs Cultural Centre on Kinsmen Beach.

Do your part!

Raku Clay Workshop What does ART mean to you?

With Alice Hale · for all ages

Wed Sept 12 & 19 · Call to sign up - 250.342.4423 Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

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ALL PHOTOS BY NICOLE TRIGG/THE ECHO Every Tuesday night, the Invermere fire department holds a training session for its crew of volunteer firefighters. The department is looking to add to its current crew of 24, and hopes to bring the number up over 30. (l-r from top ) The volunteer squad stabilizes a rolled car during a simulated vehicle extraction; Matt Tremblay and Doug Hagen carry a generator; Geoff Hill loves his volunteer gig; Invermere Fire Chief Roger Ekman oversees a drafting exercise; Matt Tremblay does some heavy lifting; Haru Wantanbe reaches for equipment.

A heartfelt and hearty THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this wonderful Sunday afternoon in the Àelds of Edible Acres a success.

THE MUSICIANS • The O’Sullivans & friends • Bill Cropper, Kurt Reichel & Aaron Cameron

BEHIND THE SCENES • Circle Health Foods • Bruce Dehart Dehart Sewer & Drain • Ally Candy & Groundswell • Sarah Bennett Origin Brand • Jeremie Caza & Samantha Helmer • Tony Gibson & Tammy Deren • Zehnder Beef • The Victoria Boys • Tin Horn Creek Winery • Ron Cope • MB7 Rentals • Skimmerhorn Winery

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Goodall event tickets going quickly BLACK PRESS STAFF Special to The Valley Echo

If you are hoping to take advantage of a once-in-alifetime opportunity to see Dr. Jane Goodall, dame of the British Empire and worldrenowned primatologist and wildlife conservationist, you’ll have to act soon. The Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) reported that over half of the tickets are now sold for her public ‘Reason for Hope’ presentation taking place at Key City Theatre in Cranbrook on the evening of September 30, 2012. Following the presentation, Dr. Goodall will be available for a question and answer period and a book signing.

CBEEN’s Executive Director commented, “Given that this is Dr. Goodall’s debut in the Kootenays and one of the most affordable ticket prices in her entire North American tour, we aren’t surprised that tickets are going so quickly”.

When asked about the response he noted, “We have had quite a few very interesting

SUBMITTED PHOTO MICHAEL NEUGEBAUER World-renowned primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall will be speaking in Cranbrook on September 30.

inquiries including a mother in Vancouver who is making the trip for her eight-year-old daughter to hear Dr. Goodall, a teacher from Selkirk College who is hoping to bring her entire college class, a former West African game warden who now lives near Cranbrook but knew Dr. Goodall in the 70s and a teacher from Albuquerque, New Mexico who is making the trip to hear her lifelong hero!”

CBEEN is grateful for the generous support from premier sponsor, Kicking Horse

Coffee, along with feature sponsors Kootenay Savings Credit Union, Columbia Basin Trust and the Black Press East Kootenay Group. CBEEN would also like to recognize the important role of their supporting sponsors in making this event a reality including the City of Cranbrook, St. Eugene Mission Resort, Key City Theatre, Cranbrook Photo, Wildsight, Kootenay Kwik Print and Lotus Books. In addition to the public event, CBEEN has also organized for a school presentation on Oc-

tober 1 where Dr. Goodall will introduce her ‘Roots and Shoots’ program. A select group of Grade 5 and 6 students from School Districts 5 and 6 will be selected to hear her speak about her beginnings as a young scientist and how that has transformed her into an internationally renowned wildlife conservationist and humanitarian.

CBEEN’s Wild Voices for Kids Coordinator, Susie MacDonald says “I am thrilled about the opportunity this will bring to the Columbia Basin as a platform for experiential environmental learning!”

Dr. Goodall will also be meeting with local environmental educators and teachers at CBEEN’s annual ‘Voices for Sustainability’ symposium.

Participants will have the exclusive opportunity to ask Dr. Goodall questions about her environmental education programs as well as discuss their development here in the Columbia Basin.

For more information please go to www.cbeen.org/ janegoodall or email info@ cbeen.org.

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encourages anyone who is interested to stop by the market on Saturday morning to learn more about the cause.

“In all the years that I’ve been doing it, the weather has always been grand and you always meet really neat people,” Scheffer said. “It kind of lifts my spirit to see that there are people out there still remembering what Terry did... in my mind, he is a true Canadian hero.”

Since the Marathon of Hope in 1980, the Terry Fox Foundation has raised over $600 million for cancer research and donates 84 cents of every dollar raised to finding a cure.

The runs are non-competitive, have no entry fee and do not require a minimum pledge amount. Those participating in the Invermere run can choose from either 3-kilometre, 5-km, 8-km or 10-km distances, and participants are free to walk, run, rollerblade, bicycle or bring their leashed pets along with them.

For more information about the run, registering a team or signing up as a Terry’s Team Member, visit The Terry Fox Foundation website at www.terryfox.org or call 1-888-836-9786.

East Kootenay Roller Derby League presents 2012 League Championships

“Back in Black and Blue”

Marysville Arena, Saturday, September 15 Tickets $15: Valley Echo, RONA, her Public & Syndicate Board Shop

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Sports Rockies ready to open season with a bang Rockies Day alumni games, home opener, caters to young and old alike STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

Sharpen your skates and get your giant foam fingers ready because the Columbia Valley Rockies are hitting the ice in style with a full day of excitement known as Rockies Day coming up on September 15.

"We're inviting people to come out to see what we're all about," said Rockies vice-president Graeme Anderson. "It's an entertaining experience and it's going to be a good social night out."

The day starts with a bang at 9 a.m. when the brand new running race — participants can choose to enter the three or five kilometre course — gives runners and Rockies fans alike a chance to support their team and get some cool keepsake Rockies souvenirs. The race is open to all age groups, and prizes will be awarded for first, second and thirdplace finishers both overall and per age category. Registration is $20 for adults and $10 for those 12 and under. There will be a one-day pre-register on Monday (September 10) at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena, and you can also register online at either www.rockieshockey.ca or at www.facebook.com/ columbiavalley.rockies. Race packages can be picked up on Friday, September 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the arena, or at 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 15 at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena, and race day registrations will not be accepted.

"It's a bit of a different idea... to first promote the team, and the day, and to give all the runners in the community something to do, and to get more people interested and get more people aware of what the team is all about," Anderson said.

Following the race, Rockies Day will continue with a family barbecue and tailgate party starting at about 2 p.m. outside the arena, where food and refreshments available. Soon after, the much-anticipated Alumni Game will start, beginning with introductions at 4

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PHOTO BY STEVE JESSEL/THE ECHO The Columbia Valley Rockies will hold their home opener against the Golden Rockets following the alumni game. Purchasing a ticket for the alumni game also doubles as a ticket for the home opener, which starts at 7:30 p.m.

p.m. before the game begins at 4:30 p.m.

Rockies players from several different decades will be taking to the ice, including players from the very first Rockies squad from 1978.

Familiar names that will be taking the ice for the Alumni Game include former Rockies and NHL goaltender Wade Dubielewicz and professional hockey player Marc Garthe, and Anderson said some local celebrities should be on hand as well to take in the action.

"For me, (I'm looking forward to) meeting a lot of these guys who played many years ago, who I've never met before," Anderson said. "It's going to be a

really fun and entertaining day... there's a lot of excitement from the [alumni] who are coming. There's a lot of people out there who had some of these guys as billets when they were 17, 18 and 19, and some of them are now coming back in their 40's."

After what should be a great warm-up for fans, the 2012-2013 season will officially kick off with the Columbia Valley Rockies home opener at 7:30 p.m. Our local boys will be battling against a familiar foe — the Golden Rockets.

Admission is regular game price, $8 for adults and $5 for seniors and students, and covers admission to both the

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Following the home opener, fans will have a chance to interact with some of the Rockies' greats in the lobby of the arena.

For a full breakdown and preview of the Rockies upcoming season, be sure to check out next week's issue of The Valley Echo.

"I think [Rockies Day] is something we should all be looking forward to," Anderson said. "We just want to remind the whole Columbia Valley that it's their team, it's the valleys' team, it's not just Invermere. We think it's a privilege for our community to have the team here."

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YPC Fitness expands to Radium Facility offers brand new equipment in a convenient location STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

While summer is drawing to a close, it's never too early to get a start on your beach body for next year and with a new location in Radium Hot Springs, YPC (Your Personal Choice) Fitness is aiming to help you do exactly that.

"We wanted it to be open for the long weekend, just to get it out there," said YPC Fitness owner Darryl Stettler. "We've already had quite a few people asking us about it."

Located at 4995 Highway 93 in

Radium Hot Springs, the new roughly 500-square foot facility opened on Friday (August 31) and also shares a building with the new Gerry's Gelati in Radium, whose staff will be running the facility. Featuring brand new state-of-the art equipment, the gym should be a welcome addition to Radium Hot Springs as there are not many other facilities like it in the immediate area, said Stettler.

Equipment for a wide range of workouts and varying intensities will be available, and will cater to fitness enthusiasts of all shapes and sizes.

"You can do everything, full body workout from pilates to plyometrics, cross fit, heavy weightlifting... everything is right there," Stettler said.

YPC Fitness also has a location in Invermere that opened ear-

lier this year, and Stettler said that at the time he never really thought about the possibility of opening a second location.

Fast forward several months, and with business booming at the original location, Stettler is happy to say he hopes the new Radium location won't be his last, as he also plans on opening up more locations in the region over the next couple years.

"It feels awesome (to open a second location), I'm really excited," said Stettler. "The setup we've created here, we've been able figure out a great method of running a fitness centre. I think Radium really needed it, and a lot of people have asked me to (open a location there)."

For more information, call YPC Fitness at 250-688-6108 or visit their website at www.ypcfitness.com.

PHOTO BY STEVE JESSEL/THE ECHO Darryl Stettler (left) and Gerry's Gelati owner Gerry Taft show off some of the brand new equipment at YPC Fitness in Radium.

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Kootenay soccer academy off to a great start BOB HALL Black Press Staff Writer

If the swarm of young soccer enthusiasts at Lakeside pitch on Tuesday (August 28) night is any indication, the new Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy program is going to be a hit in the West Kootenay.

“I’m really pleased to see so many players out,” said David Broadhurst, the Whitecaps FC Okanagan head coach. “I wasn’t expecting to see close to a 100 players, it’s fantastic. It’s great to see that there is interest here in the Kootenays for what we are trying to offer.”

The academy’s aim is to give players that are already with clubs in the East and West Kootenay supplemental training with the best coaching the province has to offer.

The academy will include four age groups

for both girls and boys: U11/12, U13/14, U15/16 and U17/18.

The Nelson evaluation session earlier this week included players from Nelson, Trail, Castlegar, Grand Forks and everywhere in between.

Three years ago the Whitecaps moved their first academy program outside the Lower Mainland to Vernon.

Broadhurst runs the program there and has already seen plenty of success. The move into the Kootenay is the first push farther into B.C.’s hinterland.

“I think Dave [Spendlove] and [Nelson’s] Soccer Quest have done a great job in this community,” Broadhurst told the Star when asked about why there was such a positive turnout for the first sessions. “Their reputation is good and the small pieces of work we have done with them in

previous years, the message is getting out that we are going to be here for the long run.”

The program runs for seven months starting in September and ending in April (there is a twomonth winter break in December and January).

The training includes eight weekends at Nelson’s Soccer Quest indoor facility.

Four travel events per age group will also be part of the academy.

Based on the evaluations at Lakeside, those players accepted into the program will be notified and begin their training next month.

“As a club we are completely committed to player development, it’s crucial for us to survive,” Broadhurst said of the motivation for the Whitecaps to extend their reach.

“As a club, the dream is to have homegrown talent, even on our first team…

that is what the fans want and the owners would love to see it. The more work we can do in the smaller districts, working with the coaches and the players, it will benefit our program in the long run.”

Broadhurst grew up in England where football is king. He spent 12 years coaching with the Manchester United Soccer Schools at international projects in the UK, Japan and Switzerland. Though soccer in Canada still has a long way to go to catch up to worldwide leaders like England, Broadhurst said the Whitecaps are up to the challenge.

“There are a lots of great athletes here and lots of players that love the game,” he said. “It’s only a matter of time before those technical skills will catch up. The players have to put the work in and what we are trying to here gives them that ability.”

SUBMITTED PHOTO Whitecaps FC Okanagan head coach David Broadhurst at Nelson’s Lakeside pitch on Tuesday (August 28) night for the first of a twonight evaluation for the upcoming Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy program that is coming to the Kootenay this fall. Almost 100 soccer players from around the region have tried out for the academy.

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Keep your kids moving!

Busy lifestyles make it tough to fit in the exercise our bodies require to stay healthy. With issues such as high blood pressure and type II diabetes occurring in children more frequently and at younger ages, it’s more important than ever to emphasize the importance of regular physical activity to your kids.

Health Canada’s physical activity guidelines recommend that schoolaged children and youth get at least 90 minutes of daily exercise. According to their recent study, 88 per cent of Canadian school-aged kids are failing to meet the recommended minimum of 90 minutes a day. This is a huge percentage! That same study explains that in the past 30 years, the percentage of overweight and obese kids and teens

has more than doubled. This is an eyeopening fact and one that we should work on changing.

There are several reasons kids and young adults are inactive. Take electronics, for example. We live in a world that is bombarded with technology that is both fun and entertaining, so it can be easy to get distracted. The Kaiser Family Foundation states that kids and youth between the ages of eight to 18 watch approximately 4.5 hours of TV a day. If you give someone the option between playing a video game and partaking in some form of exercise, they’ll probably choose the video game. By making exercise a fun family activity, it becomes less of a chore and more of something they will look forward to doing. Wondering how to

make fitness a part of your child’s life?

Here are a few suggestions...

Be a positive role model: If you are sitting on the couch, it will be pretty difficult to convince your child to do otherwise. By being active yourself, your child will see that exercise is part of a daily lifestyle.

Establish a routine: Schedule time for activities the same way you would for homework or mealtimes. Your child will start to expect a family walk or bike ride throughout the week, and may even look forward to it!

It’s always more fun with friends: Allow them to invite a friend along to join in activities. Sign them up for a team sport together; this is a great way to encourage an apprehensive child to try something new.

Parkinson SuperWalk Invermere!

Sunday, September 16, 2012 Pothole Park Registration: 1 p.m.

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Take advantage of local parks: There are tons of inexpensive ways for your child to be active. This valley has several outdoor areas, such as skate parks, bike tracks and playgrounds, which are both fun and a great way to burn a ton of energy.

An active lifestyle will benefit anyone at any age and the younger your child is, the easier it will be for them to incorporate fitness into their daily routine. Leading by example is a great way to send the message. Fitness 4 Life is about to start up their fall programming. With group sessions starting at only $5 per class and private sessions starting at only $19 per session, getting help is more affordable than you think.

Take a look at www.fitness4life.tv for information on how to get started.

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic neurological disorder that affects 11,000 individuals in B.C. and more than 100,000 in Canada.

There is hope in our walk. There is a cure in our future.

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After I moved to Invermere in late April to begin working for The Valley Echo as the editor, one of the first things I did was buy a winter season pass for Panorama. A skier since the age of three, and a snowboarder since 17, I somehow feel incomplete without unlimited access to mountains of snow.

I'm also passionate about backcountry adventures, but the convenience and exhiliration of hitting the slopes for a few hours on a big powder day before heading into work is a wel-

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come privilege when living in, or close to, a mountain resort.

But as summer crept closer, my attention turned to Panorama as a summer destination, and the allure of the mountain bike park was something I just couldn't resist.

A former Whistler bike park passholder, I've since switched to cross country mountain biking after moving away from what's considered the international mecca of downhill mountain biking. But after a trip up Toby Creek Road to check out the downhill trails, I decided a day in the park was a definite must.

Outfitted in the customary downhill protective gear and full face helmet, I headed to the Mile 1 quad chair with my rental steed, a Norco Aurum high performance racing bike, and began my downhill adventure.

I came up with the plan to work my way from one side of the bike park map to the other, riding all the trails in between, which meant riding everything from easy greens to more technical blues, to the

SUBMITTED PHOTO Valley Echo editor Nicole Trigg on her visit to Panorama's downhill mountain bike park.

challenging black diamonds, and stopping to admire the artfully-designed double black wooden structures high above the ground that a more expert rider could gracefully sail over.

In B.C.'s downhill culture, Panorama is known for its "old school" feel because of the steep terrain and flow of the trails.

"It's completely different, but it's awesome; it's wide open, it's very fast, a lot of variety," Rockstar Bike Rodeo Dream It, Drop It contest winner Patrick Podolski told me.

A Vancouver resident, Podolski came up with the winning

design for the park's newest structure in the 2nd annual contest.

"I've never seen a ski resort where the management really cares that much about what the riders are thinking about," said bike park patrol lead Devon McDonald, who I met on one of my lift rides. "They're trying to get as much rider feedback as possible and we really want to tailor this hill to be the best possible location for riders to come from all over and really enjoy the hills that they helped make."

Overall, it was an amazing biking experience. The trails were in excellent shape and I was amazed

by how much terrain they actually covered. The lifties were friendly and personable, helping load my bike and striking up conversation each time I returned to the quad for another lift up. The comraderie between the bikers was second-to-none, with each of us revelling in the breathtaking views and adrenaline pumping through our veins.

Panorama's bike park closed for the season on Sunday (September 2), which means only 9.5 months before it reopens for the 2013 season. Plenty of time to save up for a new bike and park pass!

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

Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Thursday at 11:45 a.m. at the Best Western Invermere Inn. The meeting on Sept 7 will host assistant district governor Yvonne Redeker.

Pictured is Wayne Rossington at a recent Rotary golf social.

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ALCOHOLICS Anonymous If alcohol is causing problems or conict in your life, AA can help. Call 250-342-2424 for more information. All meetings are at 8 p.m. Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday groups - Columbia United AA at the BC Services building, south end, 625 4th Street Invermere. Radium Friendship Group: Friday, Catholic Church. All meetings are open.

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Personals Gentleman, 59, would like to meet nice happy lady for long walks, bike rides, sit by a campďŹ re & have a glass of wine. Reply to Box 235, c/o Kootenay Advertiser, 1510-2nd St N., Cranbrook, BC, V1C 3L2

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Candidate should have a solid background in Automotive Enhancement Products to go along with extensive knowledge in Credit, Financial, and Insurance on line Programs.

-Full Time, permanent position -Start Date: as soon as possible -Pension plan and beneďŹ ts -Starting wage is $18.25/hour -Infant Toddler Program -Come join our positive team oriented group Call Arlee or Silvia at 250-342-3168 or fax resume to 250-342-3359 or email to wvccs@cyberlink.bc.ca

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

Education/Trade Schools COMMERCIAL BEEKEEPING CertiďŹ cate Program.

GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Extensive study of beekeeping, queen rearing and honey business. Paid work experience.

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Help Wanted An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld 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.

Black Forest Restaurant is hiring Cook. $12 - $14 per hour 40 hours per week.

Email resume to: careers@ blackforestrestaurant.com or drop off resume between Noon-5:00pm.

Black Forest Restaurant is looking for part time kitchen help. Call 250-342-9417 or drop off resume.

LOG TRUCK driver required immediately for local area.

Phone (250)919-0788 Invermere.

Job Options BC Invermere

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Help Wanted

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Currently hiring experienced Sub-Contract Framers to work in Northern AB. Preference will be given to those with 3+ years of experience in residential framing. Lodgings provided. Send your resume & references: info@customcastle.ca subject line: ATTN: HIRING

LOG TRUCK driver required immediately for local area.

Phone (250)919-0788 Invermere.

DOMINOS PIZZA, in Cranbrook is now hiring delivery drivers and in-store personnel. Drivers earn $12$15/hr.

Paid cash daily.

Please apply to 1000B, Cranbrook St. N. Forestry Hooktender/Spotter Required. Prefer experience but willing to train. Must be physically ďŹ t, able to work all weather conditions.

Fax:250-503-1148

INVERMERE PETRO CANADA is currently accepting applications for full time and part time employment.

Apply in person to 185 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Kool Country Towing is looking for a Tow Truck Operator. Experience an asset or will train the right individual.

Full time. Start immediately.

Class 5 with Air Brakes.

Wages depending upon experience. Apply in person with resume at Kool Country in the Industrial Park or call Ivan 250-342-1700

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Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road.

Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta.

Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430

Restaurant help required Dishwashers & front end help required full and part-time.

Join a young, energetic team for busy summer!

Some jobs may be suitable for retired person looking for part time work.

Call Old Salzburg at 347-6553

S.M. QUENNELL Trucking in Cranbrook, is looking for self/load log truck drivers, based in Cranbrook. Full time work, home every night.

Excellent medical, dental, pension beneďŹ ts, etc. Wages competitive with union rates.

Fax resume and drivers abstract to: (250)426-4610 or call (250)426-6853 VJ Bishop Excavating is needing a heavy duty mechanic F/T or P/T. Automotive experience is an asset but not necessary. Fax

resume to 250-341-6006

Help Wanted

WE’RE GROWING!

Next group training session starts on: September 17, 2012 in Invermere

We require a TECHNICIAN to work in a fast paced, expanding shop.

Please send or email resume with complete work history and references to: Carlos DeFrias at Champion Chevrolet service@championgm.com 250-368-9134 or Marc Cabana at Champion Chevrolet marccabana@championgm.com 2880 Highway Drive, Trail BC V1R 2T3

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Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

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Window Cleaning

Houses For Sale

Rent To Own

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

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WINDOW CLEANING? Call Jim Triple J Window Cleaning. 250-349-7546. New Gutter Vac Gutter Cleaning.

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EXECUTIVE HOME on 1.43 acres of landscape extraordinaire in Golden, BC. Quality ďŹ nishing throughout, lg kitchen w/island and ceramic oors & counters, nook w/walk-outs to huge wraparound decks, 2 gas ďŹ replaces and a wood stove, hot tub, sauna, pond, waterfall, owers, rock gardens, 4 bay 2 level garage w/bonus rm, paved drive, fenced yard, ďŹ nished walk-out 2 bdr suite w/heated oors, private well. $575,000.

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Kingsgate - BEAUTIFUL RENO’D 4/bdrm (2up/2dn) 2400sq/ft home, french drs from din/rm & m/bdrm to 12x50’ fully covered deck, spacious kitchen w/island, l/rm with bay window looking out onto lndsc yd. 6x30’ front deck. Full walkout bsmt. Patio drs to yd. All on 2.9 acres. 1 mile from US border. $249,000 Financing avail. w/15% down.

Rent to own, no interest for 2 yrs. 250-424-5360

Condo for rent Invermere - 1 block from downtown. Fully Furnished, 2 bdm, 2 bath, 2 level condo. Avail Sept 20. $1000/mth plus utilities. N/S, N/P. References please 250342-6440 or 403-251-4556

BEAUTIFUL NEWER HOUSE FOR RENT IN THE SLOCAN LAKE AREA. AVAILABLE OCT 1st • 4 Bedroom-2 Bath on 2 Acres • Red Mtn. Road above SILVERTON w/ Valhalla views + quiet privacy • N/S , Open to keeping animals • 10 min. drive to Slocan Lake and Village amenities • Storage, treehouses, good access all year round • Minimum 1 Yr Lease • W/D Hookups, F/S plus Earth -Woodstove • $1250 negotiable with proper care of house, land + gardens • References Required • Secure Income Essential • Serious Inquiries Only Call: 250-362-7681 or Mobile 250-231-2174 Email: monikas_2010@ hotmail.com

PRESTIGE Hotels & Resorts require full-time Room Attendants to clean and prepare rooms for hotel guests at: • Prestige Harbourfront Resort, 251 Harbourfront Dr., Salmon Arm • Prestige Inn Radium, 7493 Main St., Radium • Prestige Rocky Mtn Resort, 209 Van Horne St., Cranbrook • Best Western Cranbrook Hotel, 1019 Cranbrook St. North, Cranbrook • Prestige Lakeside Resort, 701 Lakeside Dr., Nelson • Prestige Mountain Resort, 1919 Columbia Ave., Rossland. No experience required. Applicant must have basic English. Conditions: Full Time, Shift, Weekend and Weekday. Wage: $12.89/hour.

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is seeking three persons to serve as public directors on its 11-member Board of Directors.

Public Directors serve two-year terms and are eligible to serve four terms. A nominal per diem is paid for meetings. Candidates should have a record of community involvement and an interest in print and online media issues. Applications together with names of two references and telephone numbers should be submitted by Sept. 30, 2012, to: The B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2.

See www.bcpresscouncil.org for information about the Press Council.

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Health Products

ALBERTA BASED Company looking for qualiďŹ ed & experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher & Processor Operators. Out of town & camp work. Safety tickets & drivers abstract required. Email resume: jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN needed for Chrysler dealership in Nelson, BC. Must be a productive team player with a positive attitude. Hourly wages $24.00 - $30.00 depending on experience and training.

Chrysler experience an asset but not required. Contact Nelson Chrysler, 250-352-5348.

Resumes accepted in person, by fax: 250-352-6695 or by email service@nelsonchrysler.com.

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS wanted for growing northern company. Competitive wages and beneďŹ ts. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com www.torqueindustrial.com CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS needed for growing northern company. Competitive wages and beneďŹ ts. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com www.torqueindustrial.com

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• DRILLERS • BLASTERS • POWDERMEN • CONCRETE LABOURERS VK MASON Local Union Underground Contractor is seeking experienced labor for remote camp job near Kitimat. Looking to hire immediately!

Please contact Ashley Halden at 778-724-2500 or ashley.halden@ vkmason.ca

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

Home Improvements Red Rock Contracting

• Heavy Duty Mechanics • Automotive Mechanics or • Millwrights (engine exp. an asset) The successful candidate will be operating a service vehicle in Fox Creek, Northern Alberta. Must be willing to work overtime. Exp. in natural gas compression is an asset. The successful candidate is not required to reside in Fox Creek, shift work negotiable.

We Offer Top Competitive Wages, BeneďŹ t Plan & Performance Bonuses.

E-mail resume to: jobs@ advantage-engine.ca or fax to: (1)780-622-4409 QUALITY CONTROL Person experienced with Piping and Structural Welding needed for a growing northern company.

Competitive wages & beneďŹ ts.

Please email resume to: info@torqueindustrial.com Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com

Masonry work, river rocks, rock veneer, glass blocks, etc.

Tile and slate installations, interlocking paving stones, retaining wall systems, repairs etc.

For estimates 250-341-6869 cell 250-341-1220.

Merchandise for Sale

Fruit & Vegetables FARM FRESH SUPER SWEET CORN Locally grown in Creston, taking bulk orders now.

Avail. starting Aug 28th 250-428-0044 or cell 250-254-8390

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs�20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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Moving sale: couches, beds, bureaus, kitchen table and chairs, bbq, patio furniture, dishes etc. Cash and carry.

Fri Sept 7, Sat Sept 8. 9 a.m. 4 p.m. 4845 Timber Ridge Rd. SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill.

Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com /400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. Upright McMillan piano & stool $900. Large oak teachers desk $250. Both excellent condition. 250-341-8385

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Silver Coins etc.

Available now: 250-863-3082

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Apt/Condos for Sale 2-bdrm condo, Shannon Heights, completely renovated, close to Hospital & College, asking $149,900.

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Duplex/4 Plex DUPLEX FOR SALE: Newer, good materials, good location.

2B., 2 1/2 bath, air, partially ďŹ nished basement, attached garage. Lot included. No Condo Fees!!! 250-347-6469, 250341-5905.

Misc Services Cresteel RV Services Appliances, accessories, parts and repairs Mobile Service

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Rentals

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

Call 403-281-3991

Rent To Own

Available immediately

Yahk- FULL RENO’D 2/bdrm mobile; completely redone inside and out - wiring, plumbing, oors. On 2.9 acres, lots of trees & great soil for gardening. $149,000 Financing avail. w/15% down. Rent to own, no interest for 2 yrs. 250424-5360

2 bdrm, 2-4pc bathroom condo, furnished, Fairmont Riverside Resort, overlooking golf course, laundry & storage in unit. Great mountain views.

1 year lease, non-smoking, no pets. Call Sharon 250-688-1365

Downtown Invermere, 2 bedrm, unfurnished, shared laundry, N/S, N/P. 250-3423155 between 10 am-6 pm.

Radium - Two units Pinewood W building. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, underground parking, nicely, fully furnished. All inclusive. Avail now. $900/mth/$1100/mth.

Call Lina @ 403-239-6389 or 403-999-2783

Misc for Rent WALK TO DOWNTOWN & KINSMEN BEACH: 3 bdrm, main oor of house, separate entrance, 5 appliances, deck, view, shed, yard, N/P, N/S, no partiers, references/deposit required. Rent negotiable, water, hydro, heat included. Available Oct 1. 250-342-7590

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Rentals

Transportation

Transportation

Transportation

Homes for Rent

Auto Financing

Recreational/Sale

Boats

2011 ARCTIC FOX 29.5ft 5th wheel, 2 lg slides, 4 season, 2 - 80 watt solar panels, extended frame w/lg aluminum storage box $34,000 immaculate cond. Call Marvin 250-4284260

Mad River solo canoe, 2009, fully outfitted, ex. cond., $1100 obo. (250)919-2276

EDGEWATER 3 acres 6 bdrms 4 full baths 2 kitchens 2 living rooms 10 appliances. $1150/mth. 403-650-8654 Fairmont: 2 bdrm/2 bth house on large lot for rent. 6 appliances, + vacuflo. N/S, pets negotiable. Available immediately. References + dd required. $800 + utilities. 250-345-6194.

Invermere 2 bdrm, pet friendly house, fenced yard, W/D $1050/mo 250-341-5427 avail Sept 15 INVERMERE Westridge drive.

4 br, 3 bath. Fireplace, hot tub, garage, fenced yard. Perfect for a family. Close to schools. $1600/mo. plus utilities. Avail now. otishiltz@gmail.com.

Newer 4 bdrm, 2 baths, open and bright, central location, fenced yard, N/S, pets negotiable, $1100/mth, plus util & D/D 250-352-3388 Avail immediately.

Westside Park in Invermere: Close to schools, 5 brm, 3.5 baths, lots of storage.

Deck, HE W/D, deepfreeze, D/W. $1400 + utilities, (DD $700) N/S, Pets ok. (pet deposit $700) Available Oct 1-negotiable. Looking for long term lease. 250-341-7171

Trucks & Vans 1979 CHEV 3/4 ton 4x4 454 4 spd, daily driver $2000 250428-7985

Small Ads work!

Cars - Domestic GREEN 1999 Chevrolet Lumina for sale. $1500 or O.B.O. Car is in good condition, has new brakes and comes with a set of winter tires. Please call 250-427-5629 if you are interested.

2000 Skidoo Summit Highmark.

Excellent condition. $3200 or $4200 with double tilt trailer. 250-341-8385

2007 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3 Z71, skid plates, 4 inch lift kit with brand new rims & tires.

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Suites, Lower Lovely large 2 bdrm suite in Invermere. Very close to downtown and schools. W/D/F/S $675 + util. Jeff 250-688-1105

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Land Act:Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land FrontCounter BC Cranbrook has accepted an application made by Golden AE Clean Power Inc., of Port Coquitlam, B.C., on behalf of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for an Investigative License for the purpose of windpower situation on Provincial Crown land near Canal Flats, BC and containing, 3,433.8 hectares more or less.

The MFLNRO File Number has been established for this application is 4405250.

Written comments concerning this application should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook, B.C., V1C 7G1 or email to: AuthorizingAgency.Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca Comments will be received by FrontCounter BC until September 29, 2012. FrontCounter BC may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please refer to our website: http:// www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp -> Search -> Search by File Number: insert Lands File Number for more information.

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

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

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Roman Catholic Parish Pastor: Father James McHugh 250-342-6167 Invermere 250-344-6328 Golden Confession: 1/2 hour before Mass Canadian Martyrs Church 7p.m.: Worship at St. Peter’s, 712 - 12 Ave, Invermere Windermere (1st Sunday of the Saturday at 7 p.m. month - June-Oct.) Sunday at 9 a.m.

Sept. 2nd, Oct 7th St. Joseph Church 9 a.m.: Worship at St. Peter’s, Windermere (3rd Sunday of the Highway 93-95, Radium Hot Springs Sunday at 11 a.m. month - June-Sept.) Sept 16th Sacred Heart Parish 9 a.m.: Worship at All Saint’s, 808 - 11 Street, Golden Edgewater.

Sunday at 5 p.m.

(1st, 3rd and 4th Sunday) St. Anthony’s Mission 9:30 a.m.: God’s Breakfast Club 250-342-6644 100-7th Avenue, Invermere www.wvsm.info www.christchurchtrinity.com Reverend Laura Hermakin

10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere.

(Every Sunday)

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.

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

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

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

Sunday, September 9th 10:30 a.m.

Worship and Life Instruction, Sunday Service “Truth For Today From The 10 a.m. Worship & Word Old Testament: God’s Greatest Kid’s Church Provided Dream” … Pastor Trevor ministering. “K.I.D.S.” Church, for children Age 3 to Grade 1; and Grade Call the office at 250-342-9511 2 to Grade 5, during the Morning for more information.

Service. www.valleychristianonline.com 7:00 p.m.

“SING and CELEBRATE” ... at L.W.A.C. You are welcome to Sharing Truth join us for an evening of singing Showing Love the great hymns of the faith; food; Following the Spirit and fellowship!

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Answer to August 29:

Horoscope Second week of September ARIES Aries, you will bring creativity and originality to a project at work this week. Working with people comes easy to you, so put your ingenuity to good use.

TAURUS Taurus, you are entering a creative phase and others will admire and appreciate your work.

But don’t allow the extra attention to go to your head. Be humble at every turn.

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

GEMINI There are plenty of opportunities for communicating your ideas this week, Gemini. Expect quite a few meetings and other social occasions where you can discuss things with others.

CANCER Cancer, you have a basic idea of how you want to handle your finances, but you are open to suggestions, too. Consult with a professional if you are considering making major changes.

LEO Your ability to supervise and organize people makes you unique, Leo. This role will become central to your lifestyle for the next few days as you tackle new responsibilities at work.

VIRGO Virgo, opportunities to advance your career present themselves, but you are not sure if you are ready for a bigger role. Seek advice from trusted colleagues.

LIBRA Libra, recreational activities are ideal ways for you to keep in shape and reduce stress over the course of the week. You could feel your troubles melt away.

CAPRICORN Capricorn, your drive for independence is very obvious to others this week.

However, your determination could also put you in an unpredictable mood.

SCORPIO Scorpio, you have a great interest in business and making career decisions that will work for you.

That new venture you have been pondering takes a big step forward.

AQUARIUS This is a good time to take a deep breath and lighten up your load and your feelings, Aquarius.

Tell some jokes or go out for a social occasion.

You’ll be thankful you did.

SAGITTARIUS Interactions with coworkers could feel a little strained, Sagittarius.

Make a few adjustments to remedy any uncomfortable situations. Take stock of your working relationships.

PISCES People often sense that you can have your head on straight, Pisces. So don’t be surprised when you are asked for advice.

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Building Your Wealth Projection, prediction, choice The theme of this piece is three words I have been using for quite a while without defining what each of them means and how it makes a difference when you make the decisions you must make in your life. The differences are important and I want to make a distinction among them.

The first two, Projection and Prediction, are often used as synonyms, as though they mean the same thing. That’s a dangerous mistake, since they are really different and the difference can have a big effect on your plans. The final one, Choice, is the most effective, but also the most demanding. It can readily add Prediction to make it more useful.

PROJECTION: Basically, projection is the practice of using last year’s numbers as a starting place for this year’s plan. So, if a company or a family spent $X on travel for last year, this year’s travel will be some percentage higher (let’s say 10%), so this year’s budget is easy to work out – it’s $X + 10%.

That is, it was easy for a while, until it stopped working.

This practice got a lot of companies in a lot of trouble a few years ago and then again more recently.

In spite of that, it is still used as the basis for planning in many businesses.

Projection is by far the easiest of the alternatives, and the fastest to complete, but in this case, easy

and fast is not an advantage! That’s because projection has some serious disadvantages that have cost companies, families and individuals a lot. Change at a faster rate with greater consequences made the difference.

The first of the disadvantages of Projection is that there is no need for a clear and comprehensive vision of the environment in which the person or company is operating. If you have last year’s figures, it’s easy to add a percentage and arrive at a new number. It’s hardly necessary to think. The second disadvantage is that each year has been projected from the last year – for several years! This means current plans were likely based on the situation several years ago, and just added a new percentage.

However, when the personal or business environment really started to change rapidly and broadly, people and companies were suddenly faced with a radically different world with which to cope.

The environment that was not the same as it was last year, or the year before. Long-range plans were

suddenly completely useless. In fact, many planners found that the method of planning actually caused exaggerated errors. The failure to effectively assess the basis for the plans meant that a lot of people and companies had no idea of what the world around them was like and how they should

modify their ideas.

In many cases it was the whole idea of long-range planning that got thrown out. After all, if a plan gives you nothing and actually encourages wrong choices it’s no use to you.

PREDICTION: This is a more demanding method of planning and took the place of projection when that method fell short. Prediction requires the planner to actually do a clear review of the environment and consider the effect of change as a part of the plan.

It works like this: the planner looks around his environment, seeking the changes that will have an impact on the plan. They are then taken into account in the planning process. Instead of using the projection of an addition to last year’s numbers, the planner must attempt to assess what is actually expected and base the plan on that. Altogether, a much better method for today’s rapidly and deeply changing environment.

There are two serious drawbacks to this method – it assumes the planner will actually see and include the changes that will have an impact, and will not be caught by surprise when changes happen in unexpected ways. Unfortunately, changes are often unexpected and surprising, with unexpected

consequences.

However, prediction can be used with careful assessment of the environment, especially if added to the next option.

CHOICE: The method most appropriate for companies, for families and for individuals today is also the most difficult. It demands the planner assess not only the environment but also the values and goals that are the basis for the whole effort.

Change is happening rapidly, deeply and broadly, often in unexpected ways with unexpected consequences. Only by starting with thorough self-awareness, including values, goals and realistic evaluation of the potential for achieving them and adding assessment of the environment that anyone can respond quickly. If careful and thoughtful Prediction is done as well, it adds to the likelihood of success. When this is the basis for the plan, the individual knows why each choice is made and how to respond to the unexpected.

That’s what we like so much about our work. We help people create a plan that makes sense for them and includes ways to respond to the unexpected.

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