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Market migration causing local migraine Vendors not pleased with proposed location for local Farmers' Market KRISTIAN RASMUSSEN The Valley Echo

A cloud of locally produced controversy has already begun to overshadow Invermere's Farmers Market

three months before vendors are scheduled to begin setting up stalls.

Market organizers are waiting on an April 9th decision by Invermere council to find out if their request to keep the Farmers' Market at its current location near Gerry's Gelati on 12th Street and 7th Avenue will be accepted. The idea of moving the market to the main strip on 7th Avenue was put to the district by the Invermere Business Committee (IBC) last spring.

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“It is such an incredible part of our community and we feel that it is sitting on a backstreet corner,” said IBC chair Alita Bentley. “Tourism-wise, it is not great that visitors have to step over potholes on that back strip.

We would love to see the market become front and centre because it is such an incredible asset and phenomenal for our community.”

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Although moving the popular bazaar has been celebrated by storefront businesses in the downtown core, vendors are less than thrilled.

“We follow the make, bake and grow guidelines of the Farmers Market Institute,” said market organizer Julia Oaks.

“As soon as we put our booths on main street, other stores can put their stuff outside and the market loses its make, bake and grow requirement.”

In addition to problems arising over handmade parameters — which storefront shops with sidewalk sale racks will not have to conform to — Ms. Oaks has heard concerns from vendors over parking, organization and security at the new location. The main street location offers little room for vehicles, which represents a problem for 85 per cent of vendors, who have to move heavy products or coolers full of produce for their stalls, she said.

The new location will also represent an additional se-

curity risk because the backsides of many booths will be accessible to the public.

“If you are out front talking to a customer, anything personal behind your booth is open,” Ms. Oaks said. “I have done surveys with vendors and between 20 to 25 per cent say they wouldn't be interested in coming back after the move.”

In addition to the fraction of vendors likely not to return if the decision to move is brought forward, 80 per cent of operators are unhappy with the premise of relocating, she said.

The concerns of Farmers' Market vendors are nothing that can't be overcome with a little teamwork, which has been missing from the dialogue since the controversy began, said Ms. Bentley.

“I think the main resolution would be to actually have a working relationship,” she said. “I would love to see open and positive communication, which seems to have eluded us to this point.”

She thinks that with strategic planning and input from

both the brick and mortar business community and the Farmers' Market, street vendors and storefronts will be able to offer an unbeatable consumer experience.

“We are in a community that is suffering deeply from the recession and maybe on the way out of it, but we all need to work together as a team and not only this community, but the entire valley,” she told The Valley Echo.

Invermere Mayor Gerry Taft and council have already heard the concerns of Ms. Oaks during a recent working meeting outlining the concerns of market vendors.

“I think that some members of council, who were open and interested in the idea of having the market move on to 7th Avenue, heard some facts and information about why that raises concerns for Julia and market organizers,” Mayor Taft said. “One of the realities that council became aware of and have to consider is that she (Ms. Oaks) has secured a second location outside of Invermere if we were to force a move that she doesn't want.”

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Elk Valley an area of growing concern for Ktunaxa despite economic agreement Province must take different approach to reduce contamination: Ktunaxa Nation

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A new study that indicates selenium levels above the provincial guidelines in the Elk River may impact any economic benefit the Ktunaxa Nation has been promised under a new Economic and Community Development Agreement (ECDA) it signed with the Province of British Columbia in January earlier this year.

The ECDA ensures the four Ktunaxa Nation communities — the local Akisqnuk First Nation along with St. Mary's, Tobacco Plains and Lower Kootenay — share the direct mineral tax revenue from any expansions or new coal mine projects in the Elk Valley, which is located in the southern Rockies within the Regional District of East Kootenay; but Ktunaxa Nation chair Kathryn Teneese says that before any Elk Valley coal mining activities can become a contributing project under the ECDA, requirements around the environment and other stewardship matters will have to be fulfilled.

"It was never suggested if things weren't all in order that we would be looking towards any kind of benefits," Ms. Teneese told The Valley Echo.

"We've been involved with monitoring for selenium for a number of years… we're concerned about it because of the folks who harvest and eat fish and wildlife in the area and we point out that the issue is bigger than selenium contamination because there are other contaminants of concern including nitrogen, sulphate, cadmium and sulphite."

Selenium in the Elk River — an international fishing destination — is not a new issue, agreed Wildsight South-

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SUBMITTED PHOTO BY GARTH LENZ A recent study has revealed toxic selenium levels in the Elk River due to mining projects in the Elk Valley, located in the southern Rockies and part of the Regional District of East Kootenay.

ern Rockies program manager Ryland Nelson, but the most recent study reveals that the levels are now higher than they have ever been before, and surpass the human consumption guidelines for BC Water Quality.

"You should not be eating more than one fish a week out of the Elk River otherwise you could be having health concerns," Mr. Nelson said.

The March 2nd, 2013 study — commissioned by Glacier National Park and released on Wednesday, March 20th — was issued by Dr. Ric Hauer of the Flathead Lake Biological Station of the University of Montana, who compared water quality in the Elk to the pristine waters of the neighbouring Flathead River Basins.

“These levels of selenium are toxic and known to cause deformities in fish and other species," said Peter Wood, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society-BC Terrestrial Campaigns Director. "Clearly we are far from striking the right balance between resource development and the need to maintain the health of these ecosystems.”

The Ktunaxa Nation and their relatives south of the 49th parallel, the Kootenay Salish Confederated Tribe

as well as the Kootenay Tribe of Idaho, have made a request to have the matter referred to the International Joint Commission, which prevents and resolves disputes between the U.S.A. and Canada under the Boundary Waters Treaty.

Ms. Teneese and Mr. Nelson recognize that Teck, currently the sole mining company operating in the Elk Valley, has been taking steps to address the issue, but both said the provincial government needs to do more in light of incoming mine applications by international interests.

Environment Minister Terry Lake's announcement on Thursday, March 21st — that no new coal mines will be approved in the Elk Valley until Teck develops a valley-wide plan to manage the cumulative effects of selenium in the river — immediately followed the release of the study.

"Part of it is that over the years within the province's structure, they've continually dealt with the whole environmental assessment issue, not as a way to protect the environment but more to make sure that activity goes ahead, and that's a challenge that we have," Ms. Teneese said.

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Tourism Committee rolling out the welcome mat in Alberta Trade show appearances intended to raise region's profile, boost tourism DAN WALTON reporter@invermerevalleyecho.com

A local group is working to raise public awareness of the Columbia Valley in order to boost tourism by appealing to those who don't know about the natural beauty and exciting activities found in the region.

To spread the word about the local attractions, the Tourism Committee of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce convened nearby businesses at the Red Deer Home Show held on March 8th and 9th in Alberta.

More than 10,000 people attended the two-day event, and it was the committee's second effort at trade show promotion — the first was back in December at Calgary's Bankers Hall.

This most recent trade show booth was shared by representatives from Bighorn Meadows, True Key Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont Creek Property

Management and the Invermere- tourism committee will be showcasPanorama Destination Management ing the Columbia Valley through inOrganization. terested media.

According to Columbia Valley "We're inviting media from Golden, Chamber of Commerce executive Revelstoke, Cranbrook, and throughdirector Susan Clovechok, the team out Alberta, to come hang out in the promoted a large number of valley valley and experience the adventures businesses while collecting contact found in Invermere to take advantage information from about 500 visitors. of our tourist-related activities and Yet, after investing the time and go home and talk about the fun they resources to operate the trade show had," Mrs. Clovechok said. unit in Alberta, The committee it can be diffiparticipates in “We're inviting media... to come cult to assess the matters which success of this hang out in the valley and take "further prokind of outreach. advantage of our tourist-related mote tourism to "The success — the Columbia activities.” if measured — is Valley region for SUSAN CLOVECHOK determined by the benefit of COLUMBIA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE how many peoall community ple attend the groups, organishow and how many contact names zations, businesses and individuals," they are able to gather at the event," she said.

Mrs. Clovechok told The Valley Echo.

Columbia Valley Chamber of ComThe tourism committee has booked merce members are welcome to join a third trade show at the end of May, the Tourism Committee. which will be held at the Bankers Weekly meetings take place Hall, the same location as the first Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. in the Cooutreach in December. lumbia Valley Chamber office on Following this third installment, the Highway 93/95.

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Jumbo finances questioned Council briefs from the Jumbo Glacier Resort council meeting GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

The new council of the Jumbo Glacier mountain resort municipality faced its first questions from a concerned citizen during the resort's second-ever council meet-

ing on on Tuesday, March 19th.

Jim Galloway, an outspoken critic of the proposed ski resort development, sought to find the devil in the details when asking about procedural matters used to govern the one-month-old community, slated to be built 55 kilometres southwest of Invermere.

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Since 2003, the Radium Rotarians have: 1) Built Rotary Park at the junction where Highway 93 meets Highway 93/95, 2) Provided funds for the construction of one of the bridges on the Sinclair Creek trail system, 3) Sponsored student exchanges between local high school students and those of other countries such as Brazil and Japan, 4) Provided bursaries for graduating students, 5) Partially funded the lovely lights and trees that decorate the main streets of Radium each Christmas time, 6) Cleaned Radium’s mile-long hill of debris twice a year with local Rotarians and friends, 7) Raised funds to support an internationally project to eradicate polio worldwide, 8) Helped support an orphanage in Honduras.

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Wilks feeling good about federal budget Focus on infrastructure bodes well for KootenayColumbia riding: Wilks NICOLE TRIGG nicole@invermerevalleyecho.com

Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks thinks the federal budget tabled by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty on Thursday, March 21st holds "great things" for his riding and to the naysayers who have criticized the proposed budget from a myriad of different angles, he doesn't mince words.

"Ask communities across Canada what they think about the community improvement fund; ask communities across the country what they think about the gas tax fund and now an indexing of it; ask communities across the country what they think about the investments in a homelessness partner strategy and affordable housing and I think you'll get a different answer," Wilks told The Valley Echo.

A new community improvement fund of $32.2 billion is intended to allocate federal support towards a broad range of municipal infrastructure projects, including those that fall into the areas of culture, tourism, sport and recreation.

"And why that's big for me is that I had really pushed to get recreational facilities put into this because it was excluded before this; now comDavid Wilks munities can apply for funding to upgrade their recreational facilities," said Wilks. "As a former mayor, I just recognize the importance of it, and every time I was able to mention it to Minister Flaherty, I did. I'm just so happy to see it in there."

Another point that Wilks considers relevant to the local riding is the newly indexed Gas Tax Fund at two per cent each year that will generate more money for communities.

"That gas tax fund money has been used to provide such things as the last three announcements I made which were $5.4 million in upgrades to West Fernie's infrastructure; I think there was $762,000 to the District of Sparwood for upgrading their heating at the recreational facility; and in Fernie there was $680,000 for upgrades to the outflow of sewage effluent to the Elk River," he said.

A third budget highlight for Wilks is the proposed $76 million of tariff relief on baby clothing, ice skates, hockey equipment, ski and snowboard equip-

The public are invited to comment on our five-year financial plan and annual report. An opportunity for discussion will be held Wednesday, April 10th, 7:30 pm in Council Chambers, 4836 Radium Blvd.

Copies of the document can be viewed at www. radiumhotsprings.ca or upon request at the Village office or by email to Mark.Read@radiumhotsprings.ca.

ment, golf clubs and exercise equipment, which comes with the expectation that wholesalers, distributors and retailers will pass these savings on to consumers. This will help reduce cross-border shopping for borders towns like Cranbrook, Wilks said. "(And) I've been pushing very hard for some monies to start flowing through for improvements to the Trans-Canada Highway — $19 million has been earmarked for improvements for the Trans-Canada that flows through National Parks, which is solely a federal responsibility," Wilks said. "It's a start; I'm glad to see they've recognized it."

While the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has praised the budget's focus on infrastructure, trade, jobs and spending restraint, criticism has been levelled at the federal government for failing to address the student debt crisis, seniors' poverty issues, clean energy and climate change among other pressing national issues.

"I believe that Minister Flaherty is on the right track," said Wilks. "He's still working toward a balanced budget in 2015 and I believe that he'll be able to do that."

The tabling of the budget is required at least 90 days before the start of the budget year for consideration and adoption by the House of Commons.

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Market demands NICOLE TRIGG nicole@invermerevalleyecho.com

The Invermere Farmers' Market is a well-loved outdoor event that draws visitors and residents like bees to a honey pot during the hot summer months. Not only does it provide easy access to items not otherwise found in the valley, but it's a great gathering place for friends and family — a weekly social that provides the perfect excuse to head downtown wearing your Saturday best, grab a delicious baked treat and your favourite coffee, and watch the world go by. Some would say the only drawback is that the market is located off the beaten track in what is generally considered a back alley, not the most aesthetically pleasing location.

It was only a matter of time before the notion of moving the successful market to the heart of downtown Invermere, along 7th Avenue, reared its head, and now that it has, it's meeting resistance from the market vendors themselves. But the concept of closing downtown Invermere to traffic and making it a pedestrian zone for a few hours each weekend merits much more debate and, yes, even compromise.

It's clearly important that the "make, bake and grow" guidelines of the Farmers Market Institute need to be followed. If the vendors are concerned they will lose this requirement, then asking the store owners to hold off putting their products outside for the duration of the market isn't that much of a stretch, given how much more foot traffic they stand to benefit from by having the market directly on their doorsteps.

But the concern that the street location — with its two empty lanes, empty parking spaces on either side and large intersections — does not provide enough room for vehicle manoeuvring is somewhat bemusing; as is the security concern that the backsides of booths will be exposed to the public, as this could easily be solved by a configuration whereby two rows of vendors would face outwards towards the store fronts.

Clearly, the District of Invermere and the Invermere Business Committee see the benefit of working with the market. If only the market was to respond with more honey than vinegar; then Invermere could evolve in a way that would help create a buzz for the entire region.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Liberals lambasted Dear Editor: Once again we see the recent resident wannabe MLA spinning the dubious strengths of the current “Liberal” government of B.C. Since his primary urge this past winter has been his attempts to discredit our current, hard-working MLA Norm Macdonald — we will not give the college manager much credit — he should remember how we laughed Wendy McMahon out some 8-9 years ago!

I do realize he has the ear of, and the photo-ops with the MLA of the constituency to our south — as indeed does the mayor of Banana Village of Glacier Resort — who is also the chair of the Columbia Basin Trust (a potential conflict of interest) as Deck also has the use of at least one staff member at the office of the Radium Village council — three other Radium residents are also being paid with tax payers monies, from the $200,000 that the government currently allocated to the MLA to our south to pay for the pie in the sky (ie. the ski hill with properties at the melting glacier).

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I am interested to read R. Unger’s letter — for another Liberal friend in construction and/or real estate, who has hopes of work on said properties.

I am also interested to read that Chief Paul Sam (Shuswap) has never seen a grizzly bear in the Jumbo area, and would like a witnessed report as to his hikes in the area in his youth and middle age — when they occurred and with whom.

Enough already. Although with Clovechok’s partisan ideology about Glacier Resort, I will be surprised if the Akisqnuk people of the Ktunaxa Nation will be comfortable inviting a wannabe MLA, who does not respect their saved area, to participate in their Entry March on Aboriginal Day this year!

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In the past few days, we have seen the stark contrast that exists between our government’s approach to private sector investment and the approach of Adrian Dix and the NDP. Kitimat Clean is a $25-billion proposal for a refinery on B.C.’s north coast. It would be the largest private sector investment in B.C.’s history and it proposes to use the most advanced environmental technologies to refine heavy oil into diesel, gasoline and other products.

This project has the potential to create thousands of family-supporting jobs for British Columbia and provide significant revenue for healthcare and education. In fact, it could be a real game-changer for B.C.’s economy.

While this project must meet B.C.’s five conditions for heavy oil including the most stringent environmental considerations, it deserves encouragement and support.

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Tech Yourself — Aaron Mackenzie

Buying a computer doesn't have to be a conundrum I had a gentleman come into the store and request that I do an article on computer purchasing. I’m going to try and cover some of the basics of what you may want to look for, and hopefully provide some information that will make the buying experience easier for you.

Computers have become very affordable these days, with options starting around $250. But before you run out and grab the cheapest unit available, ask yourself if the computer will actually do what you want it to.

Make yourself a list of what you do on your computer, or if you are a firsttime buyer, what you may want to do.

This will give you some talking points when you talk to a sales associate

about your new system. think of the computer as a kitchen. A Laptops are an excellent option, ofhard drive is like the cupboard space fering all the amenities you would ex- — that’s where everything is stored. pect of a home PC, but with the ability RAM is like a counter — the more you to take it with you wherever you go! have, the more prep space you have.

You can also hook And a processor is them up to your TV, a stove and oven, “... before you run out and like or to a larger moniletting you have grab the cheapest unit tor at home if you more things actively need a bigger screen running at the same available, ask yourself if to work on daily. the computer will actually time.

I see that people Operating Systems do what you want it to do.” (OS) are another become very confused when looking huge stumbling block at the specifications of a computer. for people. I’m going to rant a little How do you know what processor here — buy the newest OS that is out! to get, how much RAM do you need, Computer technology is a fast-paced and how big a hard drive? One of the and evolving environment; if you easiest ways to explain those is to are not getting the newest software,

you are doing a disservice to yourself by limiting your ability to learn new things.

My best advice for finding a great computer, though, is asking a sales associate what their favourite model is, and why.

Often these will be models with higher specs than what is normally at that price range, or have some other feature that makes them unique.

Thank you to everyone who has come into the store to ask questions, and to the gent who requested I write this. Cheers and have a great day!

Aaron Mackenzie is The Valley Echo’s technology columnist and the sales manager at The Source in Invermere. He can be reached at techracing@gmail.com.

LETTERS (continued) markets for the products of this refinery, the NDP House Leader dismissed the refinery's proponent, one of B.C.’s most successful businessmen, as a “sucker”.

Our Party welcomes bold ideas, innovation, and investment to this province. B.C. wasn’t built by dismissing bold ideas like a $25-billion refinery. Unlike the NDP, we won’t sit back and watch a prosperous future pass us by. The pending election comes down to a choice: growing the economy with Today’s BC Liberals, or growing the size of government with the NDP. Rich Coleman MLA Fort Langley-Aldergrove Deputy Premier

Feds are on track Dear Editor: I’m happy to set the record straight regarding the recent letter to the editor submitted by Liberal Scott Brison, M.P. (Valley Echo, March 20th, 2013) The Conservative Government has strengthened food safety, with more inspectors, better funding and stronger CONT. TO 'LETTERS' ON PAGE A8

Valley Skies — Brian Fenerty

Learn about Leo, exoplanets and more Bright Regulus in Leo, at a fairly close 77+ light years away, is actually a multiple-star system.

Leo is populated with various double stars; not surprising since multiple star systems are not unusual.

And over a dozen Leo stars are currently known to have exoplanets or extrasolar planets, which are any planets that orbit a star other than the Sun. In the same direction as Leo but much farther away are many bright galaxies. One, named NGC 2903, is a barred spiral galaxy similar to our Milky Way, likely with exoplanets too.

East of Leo is Coma Berenices, at one time considered the tuft at the end of the lion's tail. While there are no really bright stars close

by, further out is globular cluster m53 at 56+ thousand light years (ly) away. Yet even farther is the Virgo Cluster of galaxies at some 54+ million ly, and galaxies in Coma Cluster some 300 or so million ly from us! Distance data found varies, but regardless, the numbers are big!

Flanking Leo on the

west is the Bee Hive Cluster. Like the Pleiades mentioned last month, a star cluster is a grand collection of stars born together — in this rare case maybe two. A paper through Britain's Royal Astronomical Society reported close spectral analysis suggests two different populations have intersected.

A surprise treat for you is a line of eight stars in a faint but very distinct row under Leo (at 10h 46.2min, dec 3 deg 22 min). Star hop down as the chart shows from the back of Leo then slowly scan right. The pattern or "asterism" requires a wide field of view to see the full group, and with no similar magni-

tude objects of interest nearby. The "line" is just coincidental, appearing only as such from our planet's direction.

Another distinct line, "Kemble's Cascade", inspired me to search for others. One wonders if a very minute percentage are actually lines there in space?

The Big Dipper has four stars that really are in line. That is part of a bigger story for another column. [Note: In last month's column, the Latin spelling of the constellation "Columba" mistakenly appeared as "Columbia".]

Brian Fenerty is a valley resident and an esteemed member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. He is semi-retired from a career in painting and photography.

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MLA Report — Norm Macdonald

Increasing voter turnout among young people As we prepare to head into another election, there will be plenty of discussion about the falling rates of voter turnout; and eligible voters between the ages of 18 and 25 are least likely to vote.

This is a very sad fact considering the vast majority of elected officials at all levels of government are over 40, and these demographic factors create a situation whereby the issues that are of most importance to the younger members of our society can be completely overlooked.

As the MLA for Columbia RiverRevelstoke, every year I visit high school classrooms to talk about the parliamentary system and the issues that matter to students.

Even when the class I am attending is on a Monday morning or the last class on a Friday, I find the students to be highly engaged.

They are articulate and well-informed, and they are excited about

the age of voter registration should be lowered to 16 to enable Elections BC to register new voters while they are still in school.

The evidence shows that young people who are registered to vote

“These demographics factors create a situation whereby the issues that are of most importance to the younger members of our society can be completely overlooked.” the prospect of voting.

But sadly, based on the statistics, many of these students will become one of the many in this age bracket who doesn’t vote.

The Chief Electoral Officer of British Columbia has recommended that

are more likely to make their voices heard at election time.

In response to the Chief Electoral Officer’s recommendation, the New Democrats have tabled legislation that will lower the age of voter registration to 16.

Unfortunately, the BC Liberals chose not to proceed with the legislation during the last legislative session before the election. But the New Democrats have promised — should we be chosen to form government — that we will pass this important piece of legislation.

Make sure that you are registered with Elections BC. If you did not recently receive a voting card in the mail from Elections BC, you need to check your registration. You can register online at www.elections.bc.ca.

Norm Macdonald is the NDP MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke. He can be contacted by email at norm. macdonald.mla@leg.bc.ca or by phone at 1-866-870-4188.

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tools and penalties.

In response to years of neglect of Canada’s food safety system by Liberal governments, our Conservative Government hired more than 700 additional food

inspectors. We increased the budget of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The opposition voted against both of these measures. And, most recently, we passed the Safe Food for Canadians Act, increasing penalties for companies that risk the health of Canadians and enhancing the inspection capabilities of the CFIA.

Our Government also works to make sure Canadians are aware of our Economic Action Plan and how it’s supporting the best job creation record and the lowest debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7. We’re on the right track, and remaining focused on jobs and economic growth.

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Community Small parties stake out turf Calendar TOM FLETCHER Black Press

VICTORIA – As the NDP widens its lead over the governing B.C. Liberal Party in a new poll, the B.C. Conservatives and B.C. Green Party are hoping an early rollout of their policy platforms will help their support grow.

An Angus Reid Public Opinion poll released Thursday, March 21st showed the NDP the choice of 48 per cent of decided voters, up one point since February. The B.C. Liberals were down three points to 28 per cent of decided voters.

The B.C. Conservatives and B.C. Greens were both up slightly in voter intention, tied at 11 per cent support. The poll surveyed 809 B.C. adults on March 18th and 19th, claiming a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 per cent.

The B.C. Conservatives released their "preelection platform" Thursday, describing it as a "living document" that could change before the May 14 provincial election. It devotes much of its 28 pages to criticizing the province's 20-year record on taxes, spending and debt.

As party leader John Cummins has signalled, the platform promises the elimination of the fiveyear-old carbon tax on fossil fuels. It emphasizes the disproportionate impact the tax has on rural

and northern parts of B.C., but does not specify if offsetting income tax cuts would be reversed to make up the revenue to the province.

The B.C. Conservative pledge to balance budgets is emphaJohn Cummins sized, but the platform doesn't identify any reduced spending or tax increases. It decries the low health care spending relative to other provinces, and also calls for an unspecified increase in justice system budgets.

The B.C. Green Party's 40page platform contains many Jane Sterk promises, from creating "green-collar jobs" to doubling B.C.'s park area to 20 per cent over the next 100 years.

The Green platform is also described as a "living document," released last November and updated at the end of January. It also lacks costing for an array of expensive policies, including 24hour medical clinics in rural areas and replacing all existing income assistance programs with a "guaranteed liveable income" for everyone.

Green Party leader Jane Sterk also vows to reduce taxes on businesses that promote health, phase out medical premiums and eliminate gambling in B.C.

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capability to develop the resort, Coun. Steve Ostrander noted the concept of “proof” of capital is a difficult one to establish, and referred Mr. Galloway to inquire with Jumbo Glacier Resort’s senior vice-president Grant Costello, who also attended the meeting.

Mayor Deck agreed with Mr. Galloway’s request that the municipality create a website, and proposed it should also contain public documents such as the letters patent that

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established the municipality and the Master Development Agreement that outlines how the resort will be developed.

Speaking with The Echo, Mr. Costello noted he has been pursuing a construction road permit with the province for eight months in the hopes of establishing a rural collector road with a similar width and surface condition as the Westside Road north of Wilmer.

The existing gravel road would be extended by two kilometres, and would allow for construction access in the Jumbo area to begin work. In

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2013, the municipality projects revenues of $260,000, in part comprised of a $200,000 provincial grant.

Summer snow-cat operations aimed at competitive ski racers are set to begin on Farnham Glacier July 1st, in what’s being promoted as the first operational facet of Jumbo Glacier Resort within the 6,000 hectares that comprise the mountain resort municipality. The operation won't involve any buildings or structures actually being placed within the Jumbo Valley, reports The Tyee.

Send your events to production@invermerevalleyecho.com WED MARCH 27 •Invermere Slo-Pitch Co-Ed team captains AGM, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena mezzanine, 7 p.m.

• Columbia Valley Women's Resource Centre grand opening at 926 7th Avenue, 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

THURS MARCH 28 • Brisco and District Recreation AGM, Brisco Community Hall, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY MARCH 29 • Soup lunch hosted

by Edgewater Seniors, Edgewater Legion, 12 p.m., $6. 250347-9388 • 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Public Way of The Cross journey at the out door Life Size Shrine on the hillside behind St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Main St., Radium Hot Springs

MARCH 30-31 • The 26th Annual Easyrider Snowboard Cup at Panorama Mountain Village SAT MARCH 30 • 8:00 p.m.: Andrea Superstein at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, $15 in advance or $20 at the door, available at the Book Bar or call 250342-4423 SUN MARCH 31 •Easter Egg Hunt at the Windermere Community Hall, 10:00 a.m., 250-3413383

MON APRIL 1 • Canal Flats Civic Centre Easter Bingo, 7 p.m.

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

• Radium Seniors’ Carpet Bowling, 1:30

p.m., Seniors' Hall • Drop-in roller skating, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., $5, Glacier Peaks Gymnastics building, 250-342-5321

brary. 6 - 8 p.m. Call 250-342-6416 • Bingo, Windermere Community Hall, opens at 6 p.m., starts at 7 p.m.

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

2nd & 4th WED • Seniors' Day at the Invermere Library, bus provided

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: Megan McConnell at 250409-4455 • Duplicate Bridge, 6:30 p.m., Invermere Seniors’ Hall, $2/ person. Visitors welcome • EK Brain Injury Support Group, 1-3 p.m., Family Resource Centre. Info: 250-344-5674 1st & 3rd TUESDAY • OPT clinic, 6:308:30 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 • Shuswap Bingo at the Shuswap Indian Band Office downstairs, doors open at 5:30 p.m., early bird at 6:45 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m.

• Cubs (8-10 year olds) and Beavers (5-7 year olds), JA Laird, 6 - 7 p.m.

1st & 3rd WED • Scrabble Night at Invermere Public Li-

EVERY WEDNESDAY • Indoor soccer, DTSS gym. Drop-in, $2, 8:30-10:00 p.m.

• Yoga THRIVE- Yoga for Cancer Survivors and Support People.

Copper Point Resort. new 7-week session starts March 13 at 4:30 p.m. Call Jan Klimek at 250-3421195 EVERY THURSDAY • 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 • Baby Goose program for parents and babies up to 18 months. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Eileen Madson Primary. kandruschuk@cbal.org • Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5 • Preschool Story Time at the Invermere Public Library, 10:30 a.m. For info visit invermere.bclibrary.ca EVERY SATURDAY • Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5.

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Home brewer earns podium finish Fairmont Hot Springs earns recognition in Cowtown for his skills KRISTIAN RASMUSSEN The Valley Echo

With the skill of an alchemist, an Invermere man has turned yeast, barley, hops and malt into silver and bronze at this year's Cowtown Yeast Wranglers Roundup from February 23rd to 27th at Calgary's Wild Rose brewery.

Paul De Guise of Fairmont Hot Springs competed against 90 other participants and 314 other brews in 27 categories to score a second place finish for his Spruce Beer in the Spice Herb and Vegetable Beer category, and a third place finish for his Steam Lager in the light lager category. The brewer is new to the competitive circuit, having only entered one competition prior to his podium placement at this year's event.

“Now, since I won at the Cowtown event I could compete for North America if I wanted to,” said Mr. De Guise. “Overall, my score was better than last year and each year I keep improving, which is pretty good.”

The brewer, who collected the in-

SUBMITTED PHOTO Fairmont Hot Springs resident Paul De Guise brewing skills landed him a 2nd and 3rd place finish in Calgary at this year's Cowtown Yeast Wranglers Roundup.

gredients for his Spruce Beer from spruce buds found while hiking in the Columbia Valley, admitted he was not sure why he had earned a second place finish for his unusual entry.

“I was surprised (that I won) with the Spruce Beer because over the years I have been brewing the same thing and it didn't get rated that high,” he said.

The Fairmont man's Steam Lager, which earned a third place finish, was based on a classic recipe popularized in Northern California during the 1850s.

“I was trying to get a light lager for

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drinkability and it is one of the recipes that I stick with and that I really enjoy,” Mr. De Guise said.

Although the lager is brewed in a similar fashion to most beers, the suds are known for their steamy stage presence during production.

“A steam lager was a style made in San Francisco during the gold rush and it was called steam lager because it created a lot of steam and they used lager yeast, but at a higher temperature, which is what created the steam,” Mr. De Guise explained. “It was my last lager of the season and it was a bit of a higher temperature, but I didn't get any steam.”

His beers faced stiff competition from hundreds of other entrants, which had to be selected by a panel of judges with a professional palate. Although his top beers earned him two podium finishes, Mr. De Guise also entered six other beers, including a double bock, stout, IPA, english bitter and a wit.

The local beer baron hopes to expand his kingdom in the future by starting up a club in the valley for home brewers.

“It would be great to have a place where I could test my product and see what people think,” he said. “I will just keep brewing beer and make it as carefully as I can.”

British Columbians saved 136 megawatt hours of electricity and reduced the provincial electricity load by 1.95 per cent during Earth Hour Saturday [March 23rd] night — the equivalent of turning off more than 10 million 12.5-watt LED light bulbs.

Many communities across the province successfully improved their Earth Hour energy savings from the previous year. Comox and Courtenay saw the highest reduction at nearly 10 per cent. The top five B.C. communities for this year’s Earth Hour were Comox, Courtenay, North Saanich, Sidney and Qualicum, and Vancouver’s electricity load dropped by 2.4 per cent.

Earth Hour is an annual global event hosted by the World Wildlife Fund and supported by BC Hydro. This year marks the sixth year of BC Hydro’s support of the event. The goal of Earth Hour is to encourage individuals to turn off unnecessary lights and electronics in an effort to conserve power and in doing so, demonstrate support for climate change reduction efforts.

This year, many BC Hydro account holders were able to see the hourly breakdown for their account and compare Earth Hour electricity use with their use on the Saturday prior to Earth Hour at www.bchydro.com/myhydro.

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aster is a time when Christian families gather to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Religious customs abound on Easter, but a number of secular traditions have emerged as well. Perhaps the most popular secular tradition associated with Easter is the coloring of Easter eggs.

Easter egg dyeing kits emerge in early spring. Consumers have a variety of alternatives to these kits at their disposal.

There are some people who desire more environmentally friendly Easter eggs, so here are some creative and greener ideas for coloring eggs this year. * Wooden eggs: Visit a craft store and purchase wooden eggs that can be painted and decorated however you desire. The

wooden eggs will be durable and can be stored away for use each and every year.

Because they are made of wood, a naturally recyclable material, they are easy on the environment. * Consider natural dyes. Use different food items to create all-natural dyes for the eggs. Tea, fruit and vegetable juices -even packaged drink mixes -- can be used to tint Easter eggs in various colors. Because you're controlling the materials you use, you can ensure they are safe to use. * Experiment with papier mache. This ancient paper crafting technique uses recycled paper and a paste to create a hardened mold. Turn excess scraps of paper into delightful eggs put on display for the holiday. * Purchase corn

starch eggs. Corn starch is used in everything from packing materials to children's craft products.

Corn starch can be molded into solid forms or foam-type consistencies.

Egg kits are sold with this green material.

When Easter is over, the corn starch eggs can be put out for composting. Foamtype eggs may be dissolved with water. * Make edible eggs.

Traditional Easter eggs can be wasteful if the eggs are boiled and used entirely for display. Rather, make eggs that will be enjoyed and are not at risk of spoiling too soon after being on display. Gelatin-dessert eggs is one way to use the eggs after Easter, and creative people can try crafting eggs out of meringue as well. * Dough eggs: Have

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Those who want the eggs to last can purchase actual clay from the craft store or whip up their own medium at home. After drying, the eggs should be

ready to paint. * Drained eggs: Those interested in using the yolks and albumen from the eggs for cooking can poke small holes into the eggs and drain them. Then the remaining eggshells can be decorated and put on display.

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5 years ago (2008): An Invermere man euthanized his pet, which led to a police investigation.

The man was subsequently charged with animal cruelty.

"There is a story here; it's a malicious accusation. It's not the story you're thinking it is — that I'm a monster," the accused told The Echo.

The complaint was made by a neighbour who wasn't happy about the method in which the animal was put down. The accused was told by a vet to shoot his cat in the head after it developed blindness.

Instead, to keep the

head intact for rabies testing, the man "basically broke its neck" at 2 a.m. on January 10th. He videotaped the kill. "It died quickly, but not as quickly as I would have liked," he said.

Test results proved the cat had no rabies.

10 years ago (2003): SARS began making headlines.

The newly discovered Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome was spreading like wildfire; concerns were rampant because neither a cure nor the long-term effects were known. One patient under the care of Interior Health was showing symptoms

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ately followed up."

As of March 30th, there were 98 known cases in five Canadian provinces; 81 of the patients were from Ontario.

20 years ago (1993): An out-oftown 40-year-old hunter was seen firing a rifle at a mule deer on Forest Landing Road. Witnesses alerted the conservation officer who made his way quickly to the scene and laid three charges on the man. Two of the charges stuck and the man was ordered to pay $900 and forgo hunting for two years.

35 years ago (1978): Declining grizzly bear populations prompted changes for hunters. Beginning that season, areas with low populations were off limits, the season was shortened from April 1st to June 5th, hunters were allowed one grizzly kill per five years, and targeted bears had to be two years old instead of one.

40 years ago (1973): Advice was given to parents

who suspected their children were using drugs: "Make yourself as knowledgable about drugs as you can, commence a 'low key' dialogue to determine how and why the child reached a decision to use drugs. Heavy involvement in drugs may well be symptomatic of other problems perhaps more urgent.

Don't ignore them or think of them as irrelevant. If your child is using drugs, some of his friends will be too.

Thus there is room for you, along with other parents, to try and offer the whole group something better than drugs."

50 years ago (1963): A mild winter and early spring broke an environmental record. Lake Windermere had been free of ice as of March 18th, the earliest date on record.

The previous date was 30 years ago, when the lake went "out" on March 21st 1931. Since 1904, the average day for Lake Windermere to "go out" was April 15th.

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Submitted photo by Yuichi Takasaka, blue-moon.ca The Dark Sky Preserve in Jasper provides a beautiful night sky to anyone who escapes the city's light and noise pollution.

Cosmic extravagance only a dark night sky away Dark Sky Preserves bring the Milky Way' galaxy to life

"We try to preserve naturally dark skies, but it doesn't necessarily mean that all the lights have to be turned off," Gruys told The Valley Echo. "Lights can point straight down so that they can be used to illuminate paths or the DAN WALTON space that needs lighting — but not letting the reporter@invermerevalleyecho.com light shine up into the sky."

Gruys' visit to Invermere will promote the Many of the mysteries deep within the night idea that naturally dark skies are an imporsky can only be solved in vast areas of dark- tant and valuable asset for any community — ness, and achieving that evening darkness especially tourist-based. could soon be possible in Invermere.

"I'm going to talk a little about what a Dark To test the local interest, Rogier Gruys, a Sky Preserve is, and how we in Jasper betourism specame a dark sky cialist for Parks preserve,” said “We try to preserve naturally dark skies, but it Canada in Jasper Gruys. “I'll have National Park, doesn't mean all the lights have to be turned off.” a few examples will be at Da- rogier gruys of what people vid Thompson parks canada in Invermere High School on can do, or even Thursday, April 4th at 7:30 p.m. for a discus- if there's a dark sky organization willing to sion on the value of dark skies and natural commence in that area. It doesn't have to be soundscapes. The event, titled “Looking and Listening: Dark Skies and Quiet Spaces”, will Continues to 'number' on Page A15 be hosted by Wildsight Invermere.

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Art from the Heart beats again Students set to add youthful energy to valley canvas with annual art show in its 8th year Accompanying her will be: keyboard · Sharon Minemoto

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The beating heart of the Columbia Valley's art scene is about to be shocked with an invigoration of youthful energy. The much-anticipated 8th Annual Art from the Heart art show and silent auction kicks off at Pynelogs Cultural Centre on April 9th.

“The kids are just full of ideas, humour and spontaneity and

they don't have all the inhibitions that we develop as we get older,” said event organizer Anne Jardine.

Art from the Heart is an exhibition of over 600 art pieces created by local students from each of the five elementary schools in the Rocky Mountain School District's Windermere Zone.

The theme for artists

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selected in this year's event is “Unity”.

“It is time for everyone to recognize that we really are one big family,” said Anne. “I think there are so many strands of interconnection with economy and environment, people with landscape and animal species with nature. Everywhere you look you begin to realize that we are just one world and unity is important.”

Although hundreds of entrants will be showcased throughout Pynelogs Cultural Centre during the show, six of the most elegant creations from local students will be part of a popular silent auction feature of the event — double the number of pieces sold at last year's event.

The highly sought works will be displayed prior to the Pynelogs show during an unveil-

ing at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort from March 28th to April 5th. The resort is hosting a special “Big Art from Young Hearts” opening reception on Friday, March 29th at 7 p.m. After early birds receive their chance to peruse their prized piece, the auction items and the rest of the entries move to Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

“Every room of the gallery and the whole building will be covered with art,” Anne explained.

“There will be a couple of great big collaborative pieces that will be also be a surprise.”

Although the event opens at Pynelogs on April 9th, the gallery is hosting a Meet the Artist Gala on April 12th at 5:30 p.m., with many of the young artists on hand and a special performance by the 25 young voices of Eileen Madson Pri-

mary's choral group.

“The kids are going to get to see all of the work and tour the gallery, which is a very exciting time for them because then they can see what the other kids are doing in the other schools and see their different ideas,” Anne told The Valley Echo.

The silent auction portion of the event closes on April 12th while the show itself runs until April 28th.

Winning bidders are able to pick up their pieces at the end of the show.

“It takes a whole community to bring up a child,” Anne said.

“Let's bring our children up visually literate, full of art, full of ideas and creativity and then unleash them on the world because they will be a force to be reckoned with.”

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Explore the world of black and white Special to The Valley Echo

which can sometimes be difficult with black and white…hopefully I didn’t cheat too much with the splash of colour,” he said.

Artist Neil Swanson found that adding a splash of colour was a bit of a mixed blessing, “colour can both harmonize with, or muddle the essence of an idea… it was a challenge to present the duality of black and white with a nuance of [colour].”

The selected painters participating in the show paint in a wide range of styles, with varied techniques and mediums, ensuring an interesting range of approaches to the

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SUBMITTED IMAGE “Prairie Girl...” by artist Alex Fong will be one of the creative works on display at Artym Gallery's upcoming "Black and White" art show starting Saturday, March 30th.

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out to the viewer,” said Katerina Mertikas. “In art, ‘less is more'."

The remainder of the gallery will fea-

ture the more typical works from the participating artists.

The Black and White show opening is Saturday, March 30th from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The paintings will remain on the walls until April 7th.

View the show online at artymgallery.com.

Do you have a question for the gallery or one of the artists about the challenges

Number of dark sky preserves growing every year Continued from Page A13

in a National Park. I'll encourage people to see what they can do around Invermere."

Working from Jasper, Gruys promotes dark skies in a very well-known preserve.

"We're actually world leaders. We have more dark sky preserves in Canada than there are in all the rest of the world combined, and Jasper is the biggest in the world currently in terms of land mass," he said.

Gruys aims to increase awareness of the natural aspects offered by the night sky.

"Children grow up in cities and they look up at the sky, and they may see the moon and one planet, but they may not know that there's a whole Milky Way out there,” Gruys said. “Just to see a shooting star is magic for a kid, but they may never see that in a city."

Onlookers will often find themselves "mesmerized" just looking at the sky on their backs, he said.

Jasper was officially recorded as the world's largest dark sky preserve in March 2011, when the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada made the formal designation.

Every year dark sky preserves get added to the official list, but the biggest challenge to promote the preserves are funding and communal unity.

Co-ordinators have been known to make special efforts in the event of meteor showers, an eclipse, and cosmic rays.

Astronomers, star gazers and photographers alike can especially appreciate the collaborative effort of a dark night.

But the naked eye, or even basic binoculars, will allow anybody to greatly enjoy a dark sky preserve, Gruys said.

"Millions of stars will really play to the imagination of kids and adults alike,” he said.

Admission to Thursday's presentation will be by donation.

For more information about the presentation, contact invermere@wildsight.ca.

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Having been involved with the previous Black and White show, artist Cameron Bird can talk about the difficulties inherent in painting with a limited palate: “The challenge is to create the same impact that colour can provide.

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Sports Riders poised to make it look easy at Panorama Snowboarding event almost thirty years in the making found a welcoming home at Panorama KRISTIAN RASMUSSEN The Valley Echo

Panorama Mountain Village will be home to more slashing and ripping than a 1980s horror film as boarders tear up the 26th Annual Easy Rider Snowboard Cup banked slalom course on March 30th and 31st.

The event, which attracted 443 competitors last year, is the largest snowboard competition in Canada and the third longest running snowboard competition in North America, said event organizer and founder Warren Currie.

“The Easy Rider is an anti-contest,” he said. “It is a fun snowboarding event more so than a ‘contest’ because it is designed for everyone to be able to partake and have fun.”

The Cup is sponsored by Warren’s shop, The Easy Rider, which has wrangled close to $40,000 worth of draw prizes for this year’s event, which is expected to take at least two hours to give away, he said.

“There are no prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place because the guys on the podium don’t need any more gear, but Little Timmy that comes 173rd is stoked beyond all belief to win anything,” he added.

Although many snowboard competitions focus on big air and terrain park prowess, the Easy Rider’s banked slalom course is an open invitation to anyone with a board and a little bravado.

“You can get kids that are four years old to people that are over 70,” he said. “The course is designed so that anybody that rides a snowboard can make it down. The guys that want to go really fast can go fast and everybody else can go around gates, make turns

Submitted photo Riders prepare to test their mettle during the 2012 Easy Rider Snowboard Cup at Panorama Mountain Village.

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The Easy Rider will run over two days with competitors completing one timed run over the banked slalom course on Saturday and a second run over the course on Sunday. Snowboarders concerned about their cornering will find their needs met by a “mystery” event attached to the main competition.

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Should you exercise when you’re tired?

Everyone goes through periods of time when you feel tired or sluggish, and the last thing you want to do is tie up your laces and hit the gym.

So what do you do if you have to choose between sleep and working out? We all know how important nutrition and exercise are in changing our body composition, but getting seven to eight hours of quality shut-eye is actually essential if you want to see quicker results.

During sleep, our bodies release growth hormones that are particularly important for tissue repair, body fat reduction and healthy immune function. Two of the hormones that are released — leptin and ghrelin — are directly linked to appetite and cravings. If you’ve had a restless sleep and then the following day could not seem to eat enough, you were likely experiencing the effects of leptin and ghrelin. Leptin is used by our bodies to control hunger. Basically, the more leptin you produce, the less hungry you will be. Ghrelin, on the other hand, increases appetite. If you’re feeling hungry, your ghrelin levels are high — and once you eat, they drop. When you don’t get enough sleep, leptin levels decrease (raising appetite) and ghrelin levels increase (also raising appetite).

According to a 2004 study done by the Public Library of Science, sleep deprivation is co-related with eating habits and weight gain. The study found that those who were getting less than seven to eight hours per night not only ate far more, but also weighed considerably more than those who slept longer.

Sam Sugar, MD points out that scientific literature is very clear about the dangers of sleep loss and how it can affect several aspects of your well-being beyond possible weight-gain. He says, “Even one night of short-changed sleep can be bad for your health and excessive sleeplessness can result in increases in blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar — as well as weight gain.”

Missing one or even two workouts doesn’t have the same extent of negative effects. So if you’re feeling tired due to a night of tossing and turning but had planned to exercise early, you will likely be better off taking that extra hour for sleep.

If this happens regularly, there are several ways to try to get a better night’s rest. For example, if you lay awake in bed, try getting up and doing something like reading a book or gentle stretching. Studies show that simply laying there awake may cause you to become anxious about not sleeping. Other tips include turning off TVs, computers and video games an hour before bedtime and facing your alarm clock away from you while you sleep. If all else fails, try to come up with a consistent bedtime routine. This can be as simple as sticking to a regular bedtime hour.

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that each of my two kids competed in it,” Warren said. “One of them is now 18 and he has competed in 13 of them. The other is 14 and he has competed in 11 of them.”

In addition to watching his sons Trey and Griffin tear up the banked slalom event over the years, the business owner has also witnessed great courage on the course.

“The gnarliest aspect was the oldest competitor a couple of years ago was 72,” he told The Valley Echo.

Although the race began at Marmot Basin, the move to Panorama Mountain Resort over the past four years was an easy choice for the organizer.

“Jasper sucked the fun out of it,” he said. “The response and respect that Panorama has given us and the snowboarding consumer is why we are here.”

The entry fee to the competition is $25 and has remained unchanged since the event began 26 years ago. For more information on the Easy Rider Cup, please visit www.theeasyrider. com or call 780-413-4554. The not-forprofit group Riders Aid will be on hand during the event to raise funds and awareness for impoverished countries around the world. To learn more, visit www.riders-aid.com .

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0.76 28

3

422

45

422 338

0.76 45

3

422

33

422 336

0.78 33

3

Sobeys

A. Hann

Jye 2 2

T8 10 11 T12

King Chris 4 T12

Sobeys A. Hann Jye 2 2 King Chris 4

484 483 481 481

T43 337 484

28

Jet 0.82Rocker 28 T43 337 Jet Rocker 0.82

454

T43 346 483

Go Jets Go 0.80 39Go T43 346 Go Jets 0.80

46 337 481

Rockies Rule 0.83 37Rule 46 337 Rockies 0.83

35

47 339 481

Big 0.85Nasty 35 14 47 339 Big Nasty 0.8514

450

Rho 0.83 37

449

39 37

454 452

33

T77 336 Tony 50.75

336 T77 454

Tony 0.75 5 33

329 80 452

Pick 5 Buster's Pick 580 329 Buster's 0.77 40 0.77

36

352 T81 450

479 2 Joelene 479 2T81 352 Joelene 0.77 36 0.77

46

338 T81 449

Banny02 0.79 464

33 40

T81 338 Banny02 0.794

Snakitou 2 T14

Snakitou 2

478

37

T48 336 478

Ana 16 3

T14

Ana 16 3

478

33

T48 334 478

Red 0.81Rum 3 334 Red Rum 33 21 T48 0.8121 3

449

34

333 T83 449

Rocket 25 Rouge 25 333 Rouge 0.81 0.81Rocket 34 T83

421

29

421 337

0.78 29

3

Jye

16

Jye

476

36

50 343 476

Bird 0.81 36

0.81

447

33

342 T83 447

Piks Granny's 0.75 33Piks T83 342 Granny's 0.75

421

37

421 344

0.73 37

3

E. Hann

17

E. Hann

475

36

T51 340 475

Grace 6 5 T51 340 Grace 0.83 6 5 0.83 36

446

35

341 85 446

Make-b-leaf 0.82 35 385 341 Make-b-leaf 0.82 3

420

31

420 337

0.75 31

3

Van Fan 2

18

Van Fan 2

474

39

T51 331 474

Wind 1 2331 Wind Walker's 1 2 0.79 Walker's 39 T51 0.79

446

28

343 T86 446

Kilimanjaro 0.77 28 4 T86 343 Kilimanjaro 0.77 4

Jets Faithful 2

471

GNIMELF

471

Jets Faithful 2T19

GNIMELF

T19

Snake 53 2 T19

Kristi KowalskiT19 2

Snake 53 2 Kristi Kowalski 2

471 471

T51 340 471

26

55 340 471

28

56 340 471

Jerome Jr 15 4 0.79 28Jr 15 56 4 340 Jerome0.79

441

Dace 0.78 35 3

439

Aces 8's 4 0.83 of268's 4 T58 340 Aces of0.83

37

470

35

Silent Sam 5 T24

Silent Sam 5

469

26

T58 340 469

Harli

Harli

469

Jhaley 11 2 26

Jhaley 11 2

468

Jules T27 Hockey Pool Manager DB22 T27

Jules

466

35

DB22

466

51

T27 RNK

Noah 3 TEAM Pet Rock 3

466 TOTAL 466

54 340 Fards 0.80 2

57 338 Dace 0.78 3

Rockies PilonT58 5 2341 Rockies Pilon 5 2 T58 36 Pool Manager 341 0.78 36 Hockey 469 0.78 Hockey Pool Manager Heavy WaterT60 Water 4 T60 30 340 0.81 30 4 340 Heavy 0.81 468

Zman 5 0.80 P/G LW 32 2 of 4 Marco 0.78 335

32 LW 2 of 4 33

T62 342 GR 466 TOTAL

Love the 0.82 65AM 3/25/13 9:49 25 B's 339

T62 339 466

T62 339

Foddude 4

465

25

Wind Walker'sT31 2

Wind Walker's 2

465

34

T66 336 465

Abe 2 336 0.78Froman T66 34

Rockies PayciT31 2

Rockies Payci 2

465

33

T66 341 465

Farside Nucks 2

464

Harley

464

T34

McNasty 9 2 36

ilb

37

McNasty 9 2 lilb

461 459

442

41 34 45 34

418

24

418 341

0.78 24

3

Tor 0.79 4 41

T86 335 Tor 4 0.79

418

37

418 340

0.76 37

3

333 T88 444

Shanty 0.79Bay 34

Bay T88 333 Shanty0.79

417

42

417 338

0.72 42

3

340 T88 442

Banana 3 Captain Banana T883 340 Captain 0.74 45 0.74

417

39

417 336

0.79 39

3

334 T88 441

Jesse1968 0.81 34 2 T88 334 Jesse1968 0.81 2

417

29

417 338

0.73 29

3

Sabu Dave 2 T88 336 Sabu Dave 0.78 0.78 2 Hockey 31 Pool Manager Spook 92 337 Spook 0.80 0.80 429 4

417

39

416

29

416 335

0.81 29

3

34 LW

411 330 GR TOTAL

34 0.72 P/G LW

3 G

33

335 T86 446

31 Pool Manager 336 T88 439 Hockey

438

29

438

40

437

23 48 LW 3 of 4 39

337 92 438

Fanta T93 343 Fanta 343 0.73440 RNK T93 411 4 438 RNK TEAM TOTAL http://www.officepools.com/pool/print TEAM 0.73 http://www.officepools.com/pool/print 338 T93 437

Lute0.76 88 23 3

T93 338 Lute 880.76 3

411

30

336 411

0.71 30

331 GR 95 437 TOTAL

Prattsy 0.76 P/GLW 48 7 3 of 4 0.77 39 Blondie

95 GR 331 PrattsyP/G 0.76 7

405

26

337 405

96 339 Blondie 0.77

404

43

340 404

0.74 26 33 3/25/13 9:49 AM 0.70 43 34

32

336 401

0.72 32

33

42

340 400

0.70 42

34

339 96 436

34

337 97 436

436

30

340 98 436

0.77 Larry Phillips 401 34 0.77 397 337 Larry Phillips 3 3/25/13 9:49 AM 3/25/13 9:49 AM 0.796264 Flame Flame 6264 400 30 2 98 340 0.79 2

435 Love the 0.82B's 3/25/13 9:49 AM

28

348 99 435

0.76 Who Me? 28 3

99 348 Who Me? 0.76 3

394

29

337 394

0.74 29

33

100 342 Rivs 10 0.75 2

391

33

341 391

0.69 33

34

Marco0.78 5 Abe Froman 0.78 2

434

38

342 100 434

Rivs0.75 10 38 2

Old 0.81Rock 33 3 T66 341

Old Rock 0.81 3

434

34

337 101 434

Die0.77 Hard34Bruins Bruins 101 337 Die Hard 0.77

388

36

340 388

0.67 36

34

T68 338 464

Rock-50 0.81 33 2 T68 338

Rock-50 0.812

433

32

338 102 433

0.77 32 4 102 338 skateordie skateordie 0.77 4

384

34

337 384

0.74 34

33

T68 333 464

Finn 0.77 454

Finn 0.77 4

433

39

343 103 433

0.78 39 Up103 All Pumped 0.78 Up 3 3 343 All Pumped

380

34

333 380

0.71 34

33

36

70 340 461

Snow Ball 3 70 340 0.81 36

366

35

338 366

0.66 35

33

41

T71 339 459

I 0.77 tried 41 2

Canucks 3 345 0.79 29 Suck T71

33 54

T68 333

T71 339

Snow0.81 Ball 3

432

35

340 104 432

0.74 MN1 3 35

I tried0.77 2

431

41

332 431

0.76 41

332

0.76

Canucks 0.79Suck 3

431

31

345 431

0.74 31

104 340 MN1 3 0.74

Rock-5050 4 T38

Rock-5050 4

458

29

T71 345 458

345

0.74

NWT 2 2

458

45

T73 331 458

Go Habs 2 331 0.80 45 Go T73

Go Habs 0.80Go 2

429

31

342 429

0.78 31

342

0.78

Louie 0.79 & T73 337 36Precious

Louie 0.79 & Precious

429

40

341 429

0.74 40

341

0.74

Lo-Ball

0.77 30

T38

NWT 2 2

Nelly 3

40

Nelly 3

457

36

T73 337 457

Mags 3

41

Mags 3

456

31

Lo-Ball 0.79 3

428

30

339 428

S.S. Beagle

42

S.S. Beagle

455

37

339 0.79 313 75 339 456 250-409-4385 3251 76 347 455

2 0.78 37

76 347

3251 0.78 2

427

37

344 427

41

T77 336 454

KBR 0.78 441

T77 336

KBR 0.78 4

426

31

33

T77 336 454

Nelson 30 2 T77 336 0.75 33

Nelson 30 2 0.75

426

36

Tony 0.75 533

Tony 0.75 5

426

25

Paul Stanley 2T43

Jet Rocker

T43

Paul Stanley 2 Jet Rocker

454 454

75

339 0.77 250-341-3777 0.77 37

344

0.77

345 426

0.76 31

345

0.76

335 426

0.75 36

335

0.75

341 426

0.79 25

341

0.79

Go Jets Go

454

33

T77 336 454

Rockies Rule 46

Rockies Rule

452

40

80 329 452

Buster's 5 329 0.77 40Pick 80

Buster's 0.77Pick 5

425

28

333 425

0.76 28

333

0.76

Big Nasty 14 47

Big Nasty 14

450

36

T81 352 450

Joelene 2 352 0.77 36479 T81

Joelene 479 2 0.77

422

45

338 422

0.76 45

338

0.76

Rho

Rho

449

46

T81 338 449

Banny02 0.79 46 4 T81 338

Banny02 0.79 4

422

33

0.78 33

336

0.78

T83 333 449

250-342-9424 421 29 Rouge0.81 Rocket 25

336 422

Rouge RocketT83 25 333 0.81 34

337 421

0.78 29

337

0.78

T83 342 447

Granny's 0.75 33 PiksT83 342

Granny's 0.75Piks

344 421

0.73 37

344

0.73

Go Jets Go

T43

T48

Red Rum 21 3T48

250-341-4000 Red Rum 21 3 449 34

Bird

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50

447

417 3 338 0.76 39 http://www.officepools.com/pool/print http://w

436

T62 GR 5 342 ZmanP/G 0.80

65 339 465

Harley

444

Alex T60 437 RNK TEAM TOTAL 345 0.78 35 RNK T60 345 Alex TEAM0.78 466 http://www.officepools.com/pool/print http://www.officepools.com/pool/print Hockey Gurl 16 436 T62 Gurl 16 2 338 0.81 51 T622338 Hockey 466 0.81

Foddude 4 T31 1 of 4

Farside NucksT34 2

446

Daddy Mode 55 27 340 Daddy0.81 Mode 27 0.81 37

Dan Hecher 2

Noah 3 TEAM

Big 0.81Lew 26 3 T51 340 Big Lew 0.81 3 Fards 0.80 32 2

57 338 470

Pet Rock 3 T27

50 343 Bird

0.83

54 340 471

32

Dan Hecher 223

T24

T48 336 Rho

33

T77 336

421

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Answer to March 20:

Horoscope Four th Week of M arch ARIES Aries, a mountain of responsibility has put pressure on you.

Although you cannot shy away from what has to be done, you can put a smile on your face when tackling your tasks.

TAURUS Taurus, something special will take place in the next few days and you will be on hand to experience all of it. Magical moments are to be made with a romantic partner.

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GEMINI Gemini, you may want to think before you speak when a friend asks for advice. The truth might hurt, so it could be wise to keep quiet for the time being.

CANCER Cancer, a stroke of inspiration leads you on a creative journey. Things will calm down toward the end of the week when you have to focus on more tangible things.

LEO Leo, someone you know wants to step things up to another level, but you may not be ready to take that kind of plunge. Talk over your feelings in a kind way.

VIRGO Virgo, family has been on your mind lately, and you may feel it’s best to spend the majority of your free time at home rather than out. Make good use of your time.

LIBRA Libra, a chance encounter has you rethinking what you want to accomplish in the next few weeks. You are second-guessing all of your plans because of this surprise.

SCORPIO A decision you made could have long-term effects, Scorpio. You’ll probably find that you have to do some damage control this week to get things back on track.

SAGITTARIUS Sagittarius, all indications point to a monumental change in your life. Wait to see what occurs and put big decisions or vacations on hold.

CAPRICORN Capricorn, it can be tempting to toss away your responsibilities and simply have fun. But then you will be so backed up it could take quite a while to dig out from under your to-do list.

AQUARIUS Aquarius, just when you need a bit of sunshine, a satisfying piece of good news arrives. Your spouse or partner plays a significant role in this positive development.

PISCES Pisces, a tangled web is forming around you, but with quick wit you will manage to steer clear of the melee.

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Building your Wealth What happens, if or when?

I know it’s not something you like to consider. In fact I agree. But there are some things that have to pass over the line between ‘like to consider,’ and into the territory of ‘I care so I must consider!’

A rather distant relative died recently. I only knew him slightly and it happened quickly, as these things go, and there wasn’t much time for conversation among the family. I got to thinking of what might be useful to have in a particular place and labeled as an “In Case of Death” File. If you leave this somewhere your family will look, it will save them from having to scramble around to find what they need. It can even provide them something to carry them over until things get squared away.

Will: The first thing to be sure you put in there is your will. If you somehow die early or quickly – accident or illness – the will goes a long way toward ensuring your possessions are dispersed in a way that follows your exact wishes. Instead of leaving distribution to other people or government rules you may or may not agree with, it seems to be a good idea to have a will, and make sure your family knows where it is. If you have kids,

you will absolutely want them to be taken care of.

Power of Attorney: This is a very crucial sort of document, yet most people don’t have one, and that’s too bad. It can save your family from having to make some unpleasant decisions. There are two particular situations in which it may be useful. The first is that it may actually be something needed as a person ages. Often, the ability to think clearly or make complex decisions deteriorates with age. Sometimes, a person may experience a debilitating or incapacitating illness right before death. In the event you aren’t able to make decisions for yourself, this document allows you to select a person you trust, who you authorize to make decisions on your behalf when you need it. A Power of Attorney gives the person you select, who knows your interests and desires, written authorization to do so. The Power of Attorney should say how you wish to be treated medically where appropriate, such as in case of resuscitation, life extension, etc. and it should say something about where you want to live.

Insurance Policies: Boy, are these important in this sort of circumstance!

Having insurance policies handy is especially important if death comes early and quickly. If your family doesn’t know where your insurance is, they can be forced to live on a shoestring as they try to take care of the details in order to get things going again.

In the event of death, life insurance proceeds could be there to help out specifically designated beneficiaries.

Credit Cards: For many people these are a difficulty, and that’s especially true for some men. Someone should know how many credit cards you have and how much money is involved so they can be taken care of – and payments made - as needed. Of course, they will need to know where they all are, too. All credit card information, including account numbers, balances and contact information, should be a part of this file.

Loans: If you have any loans outstanding, and most people do, payments must be made, right? The consequences aren’t good if they’re not.

It’s good to keep a list of any loans and debts that will need to be taken care of. It would be a shame to have unexpected issues arise for loved ones in relation to your debts.

Account Information: This could be any kind of account you have. The most common, of course, is a bank ac-

count, but any other accounts where assets are held is important for your family. It’s important that they know where the accounts are, what the account numbers are, and any other relevant information that would be needed to properly handle the accounting for funds. I know a woman whose father died without any of that information. Since her mother suffers from a deteriorating dementia, she is scrambling around trying to find where the money is to come from to look after her mother. She’s likely to miss some.

Keys and Titles: Copies of keys to your home, your car, or your toys, the name, location and number, plus the key to any safe deposit box you have, titles to your home, car, toys and anything else. These can all be labeled and included.

List of Miscellaneous Valuables: This could range from jewelry to family heirlooms, furniture that has a family history, and all the other important things such as birth/marriage certificates and the like. Label them with relevant information and include the information in the file.

That’s a list of things as I have arrived at them. I’m sure you can add to this list for your own situation. The next step is to do it. Good Luck!

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Surrounded by the love and presence of his family, Kenneth Smith passed from this life on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at the age of 85 years. He never gave up easily. Was making plans for his future to the end. Ken was born on the farm at McMurdo, BC and spent his entire life here in the valley.

Ken leaves to mourn his passing his beloved wife, Fernella; Lee-anne; his grandchildren Jason, his children Terry and Lee-Anne; Doug and Tye as well as two great grandchildren. Ken also leaves behind one sister Olga Hynes. He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Sarah Smith and his sister, Jean Grove White.

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CN has numerous long-term career opportunities available in Western Canada, including SK, AB and Northern BC. To learn how to become a CN Conductor, join us at one of our next career fairs in Cranbrook or Trail. In 2012, Canadian Conductors earned an average salary of $85,000. Come to a career fair to discover more about this challenging and rewarding job. It’s also your chance to have an interview on the spot!

Register in advance at www.trainwithcn.ca/kootenay! Here you will ďŹ nd a link to apply online (prior to the event), detailed information on the various locations that CN is hiring for, and our Conductor Job Preview video.

CRANBROOK WHEN: Wednesday, April 3 – TWO SESSIONS: 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM Be sure to arrive at the beginning of the session for the mandatory job orientation.

WHERE: PRESTIGE ROCKY MOUNTAIN RESORT 209 VAN HORNE STREET SOUTH, CRANBROOK, BC V1C 6R9

TRAIL WHEN: Thursday, April 4 – 10:00 AM Be sure to arrive at the beginning of the session for the mandatory job orientation.

WHERE: BEST WESTERN PLUS COLUMBIA RIVER HOTEL 1001 ROSSLAND AVENUE, TRAIL, BC V1R 3N7 BRING WITH YOU: Your resume, along with a legible copy of 2 different governmentissued IDs (including one with photo).

Build a career in a strong, growing and innovative company. facebook.com/CNrail

Find your place at CN.

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Employment

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Help Wanted

Heavy Duty Machinery

Commercial/ Industrial Property

INVERMERE PETRO CANADA

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.

SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800!

Sets up in one day!

Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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.

Pleiades Massage at Radium Hot Springs Pools is looking for P/T & F/T massage personnel for spring and summer months. Phone 250-347-2100 or drop by most days 12-6 pm

WHERE DO YOU TURN

Professional/ Management

TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?

EXPERIENCED strata manager required for Abbotsford and Surrey Must be organized, work well under pressure and results oriented. Resume and cover to: employment@campbellstrata.com

YOUR NEWSPAPER:

Services

The link to your community

Financial Services

Misc. for Sale

DROWNING IN debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements.

Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500

For Sale: Radium Springs & Resort Golf Membership.

15,000.00 includes transfer fee. Ph. 250-342-9548 GOLF MEMBERSHIP for sale.

SPRINGS AT RADIUM includes Radium Golf Resort. $18,000 no HST. Contact: mom.jacobs@gmail.com ***HOME PHONE reconnect*** Toll Free 1-866-2871348 Cell Phone Accessories Catalogue Everyone Welcome To Shop Online at: www.homephonereconnect.ca HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or check us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions LARGE AUCTION of hardwood flooring (finished & unfinished), pallet racking equipment, office furniture.

Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m., 9370 - 48 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Phone 1-888-453-6964.

MUST SELL Due to passing of owner.

Wasa Building Supply located at Hwy 93/95 & Wasa Lake Park Dr. Wasa, B.C. Property 1.2575 sq/acres Building 2400 sq/ft.

All inventory included.

Only serious interested callers.

Phone evenings only please.

403-295-6154 (Pam) 403-274-9818 (Karen)

Houses For Sale Exclusive MOUNTAIN HOME For Sale - Visit:

www.newbuildinglinks.com Two homes and a shop in Golden for sale.

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

Classifieds Get Results!

Mobile Homes & Parks Trailers for sale 12 kms south of Golden. New park. 14x48 1 bdrm 1 bath. 14x66 2 bdrm 2 bath. 24x52 3 bdrm 2 bath.

Vendor carry. Rental purchase option. Ed: 780-718-8243, Andre: 250-344-8503.

Rentals

Transportation

Transportation

Rent To Own

Suites, Lower

Auto Financing

Utility Trailers

2 bdrm, 2 bath, townhome with garage at Black Forest. Upgraded flooring, looking onto green space. $1000 incl util.

Owner Ken Becker (Realtor in B.C.) Call 250-342-1161

Two bdrm, close to Kinsmen beach & d/t. $1000 incl util, F/F 6 apl 250-342-8787. N/S, no pets

Rentals

Transportation

Acreage

Auto Financing

Spectacular Riverside Ranch or Eco-lodge Development, in Edgewater District. www.riverlandquest.com.

250-347-9660

Apt/Condo for Rent 2 bd in Windermere 4 plex all appliances close to beach pets considered, $825/month. Call 250-409-7435 or Shellimilley@gmail.com.

2BDRM, 1 1/2 BATH apartment for rent, in Canal Flats.

Great view, parking, F/S, D/W, microwave. $775 + utilities & D.D. Available immediately. Call (250)3495306 or (250)489-8389.

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

CONDO FOR RENT: 2 bdrm Black Forest Village. Patio with BBQ, garage, 6 appliances, 1.5 baths, fantastic views, partial furnishings available.

Avail Apr.10th $975 + utilities.

250-342-1475 Invermere Centre: 1 bdrm apartment, available immediately, central location, parking at your door, laundry on site, one year lease, N/P, N/S. Call Sharon 250-688-1365

SUZUKI M50 Boulavard 2005 Red, windscreen, engine guard, footboards, corbin seat, sddlebags. 14600kms. $4900.

Call 250-427-5413 or jfeenstra@shaw.ca

Homes for Rent

Trucks & Vans

Large 4 bdrm, 2 bathroom house, large yard, downtown Inv, W/D, DW, MW, N/S, fireplace, internet, $1150 + util, Avail April 1. 250-341-1650 helmimagic@uniserve.com

2002 4 door Ford Explorer 6 Cyl. 21,000 orig. Kms. $9995.

250-421-6830.

Motorcycles

www.linkstrailersales.com

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030 Registered Luing Bulls for sale. Phone 250-346-3100

Real Estate

Furniture

Apt/Condos for Sale

King Size, pillow top, med/firm mattress & boxspring $300.

King Size head & footboard, burnished brass, like new, no scratches $500. Call 250-3424403

2 brm suite, furnished, 5 appliances, adults, no pets, N/S. Quiet neighbourhood, walking distance to downtown.

Available now $750/mth + utilities 250-342-7096

1-250-762-9447

CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION Of INVERMERE OF Worship Services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

fraser Coltman Pastor Rev. Fraser Pastor Rev. David Morton 1-866-426-7564

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

CANADIAN MARTYRS CATHOLIC CHURCH Roman Catholic Parish Pastor: Father Gabriel 250-342-6167 Invermere 250-344-6328 Golden

Confession: 1/2 hour before Mass

Canadian Martyrs’ Church 5:30 p.m. Mar. 28th 712 - 12 Ave, Invermere Maundy Thursday Service and Saturday at 7 p.m.

Meal at Christ Church Trinity, Sunday at 9 a.m.

Invermere St. Joseph’s Church 12 p.m. Mar, 29th Highway 93-95, Radium Hot Springs Good Friday Service at Christ Sunday at 11 a.m.

Church Trinity, Invermere Sacred Heart Parish 9 a.m. Mar. 31st 808 - 11 Street, Golden Easter Sunday Service at All Sunday at 5 p.m.

Saint’s, Edgewater St. Anthony’s Mission 10:30 a.m. Mar. 31st Corner of Luck and Dunn, Canal Flats Saturday at 4:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday Service Christ (served from Kimberly) Church Trinity, Invermere

RADIUM CHRISTIAN fELLOWSHIP FELLOWSHIP

For more information call 250-342-6633 or 250-347-6334 Loving God, Loving People #4 - 7553 Main Street W, Radium Sundays at 10 a.m.

Bible Studies #4 - 7553 Main Street W, Radium Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

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

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

326 - 10th Ave. 250-342-9535 REV. TREVOR HAGAN Senior Pastor www.lakewindermerealliance.org friday, March 29th 7 p.m.

Friday,

Good Friday Service Joint service with Valley Christian Assembly at Lake Lake Windermere Windermere Alliance Alliance Assembl at Church. A video presentation of the “first person” narratives from the people closest to Jesus.

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

Sunday, March 31st 7 a.m.

Sonrise Service. Joint service with Valley Churches at Kinsmen Beach.

10:30 a.m.

Celebration Sunday “The Easter Experience. What If What Happened Then Changes Everything Now? The Ultimate Question” Pastor Trevor ministering. The The Lord’s Lord’s Supper ministering.

Supper will will be be served. “K.I.D.S.” served.

“K.I.D.S.” Church, Church, for for children children Age 1; and and Grades Grades 2-5, 2-5, during during Age 33 to to Grade Grade 1; the Morning Service.

Service. the Morning

Call the office at 250-342-9511 for more information. www.valleychristianonline.com

Sharing Truth Showing Love Following the Spirit

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Business Profile Local repair shop offers toolbox of services Walker's in Invermere has an experienced team to help with any auto issue KRISTIAN RASMUSSEN The Valley Echo

When the wheels start turning in Ross Bidinger's mind, a creative world of automotive expertise is unleashed on even the most troublesome problem. With over 80 years of combined experience in keeping the Columbia Valley's vehicles problem-free, Ross and his fourperson team at Walker's Repair Centre Ltd. take a personal approach to automotive repair and maintenance.

“I tell my guys that you have to look at each vehicle as your own,” Ross explained. “If you are the one putting the money out, how would you do things?”

The valley local started his automotive career by sweeping

KRISTIAN RASMUSSEN/ECHO PHOTO Walker's Repair Centre owner Ross Bidinger took the business over from its original owner, Johnny Walker, in 1990.

floors when he was 13 years old for the original founder of Walker's, Johnny Walker, After completing his formal automotive education, Ross took over the

business in 1990.

The team at Walker's has spent the past 23 years troubleshooting the computerized world of modern vehicles along with extend-

ing a helping hand to machinery of the past. Their service records include vehicles showcasing the height of modern engineering all the way to relics of the past.

“The oldest vehicles we have had in here are probably from the late 1930s, including cars and trucks,” Ross said.

In addition to the vast portfolio of vehicles they have experience working on, the Walker's team stands out because of their wide range of services.

“What makes us different is that there is nothing that we can't do,” Ross explained. “We have the broadest range of abilities.”

In addition to his time spent keeping valley rides roadworthy, the hockey fan is also the general manager of the Columbia Valley Rockies Junior B hockey club.

“This job has allowed me to coach my kids and now it has allowed me time to help with the Columbia Valley Rockies,” Ross said. “It is a decent living and a decent trade that is always changing and helping people that are stuck is always a big reward.”

To book a repair with Walker's, please call 250-342-9424 or visit their website at www.walkersrepair.mechanicnet.com.

Event Calendar Monday

Sunday

Easter Monday April Fools’ Day Canal Flats Civic Centre Easter Bingo

Fun Activities All Day, Ski Area, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

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Canal Flats Civic Centre Bingo

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Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

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Seniors’ Day at Inv. Cinefest @ Pynelogs, Library, 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.

7 p.m. “Moonrise Kingdom” Watershed Conversation, CVCC Bus provided Lions’ Hall, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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30 Wings Over the Rockies Art Show and Little Peeps Art Show at Pynelogs begin

Scrabble Night at Inv. Library, 6 - 8 p.m.

Seniors’ Day at Inv. Library, 1:15 2:15 p.m. Bus provided

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Friday

Saturday

AGM, 10 a.m., story time 4 Preschool 5 WCA 6 Windermere Comm. Hall Inv. Library, 10:30 a.m.

Looking and Listening: “Dark Skies and Quiet Spaces” presentation by Rogier Gruys from Jasper National Park, 7:30 p.m., DTSS Little League Registation, Inv. Comm.

Hall, 5-7 p.m.

Art from the Heart Part 8 CV Elementary School Art Show at Pynelogs

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La Cafamore String Quartet concert, 7 p.m., Pynelogs Cultural Centre

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Scrabble Night at Inv. Library, 6 - 8 p.m.

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15th Annual Business Excellence Awards, 5:30 p.m., Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

Fresh Fridays Open Mic Nite @ Pynelogs, 7 p.m.

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Preschool story time Inv. Library, 10:30 a.m.

Art From the Heart: Part 8 Artist Opening Event, 5:30 8:30 p.m. Pynelogs

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Preschool story time Inv. Library, 10:30 a.m.

Adventure Club Gr. 5-7, 2-4 p.m. Inv. Public Library

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Preschool story time Inv. Library, 10:30 a.m.

Soup & Bun Lunch, Edgewater Legion, $6, 12 p.m.

Panorama Spring Carnival

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All New Artists Exhibition, Artym Gallery, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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Steamboat Mountain Music Festival early bird ticket launch party, Edgewater Hall, 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2013 The Valley Echo

Serving the Valley RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO • Gas • Propane • Diesel • Automotive Repairs • Tires & Batteries • Greyhound

• CAA approved automotive repair •

MECHANICAL REPAIRS AVAILABLE 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 7 Days A Week

250-347-9726

7507 Main Street West

To advertise, call: 250-342-9216

Sholinder & MacKay

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals

Sand & Gravel

Complete line of aggregate products for construction and landscaping

NEWER SEW ERA CAM

• Complete sewer/drain repairs • Reasonable rates - Seniors’ discount • Speedy service - 7 days a week • A well-maintained septic system should be pumped every 2-3 years • Avoid costly repairs

Office:

Bruce Dehart 250-347-9803 or 250-342-5357

250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 Cell: 250-342-5833

The WaTer & air Company!

Call Angela to book a spot in

Water Treatment: filtration and purification Furnace and Duct cleaning

Serving the Valley!

Purify the water you drink and the air you breathe!

Angela Krebs

250-342-9216 • 250-341-5216

Kerry Colonna

advertising@invermerevalleyecho.com

250-342-5089

Located in the Diamond Heating & Spa building in Athalmer

QUALITY AUTO SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST

Lake Auto Service • FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES/STOVES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • SERVICE & MAINTENANCE 385 Laurier Street P: 250-342-7100 Invermere, BC

E: info@diamondheatingandspas.com

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

ALL MAKES • ALL MODELS AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS

If you saw this ad, imagine how many others did as well.

OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.

Call 250-342-9216 for more information.

Main Street • Downtown Invermere 250-342-9310

DCS Plumbing Universal Doors & Exteriors

Cranbrook Pest Control Environmentally-friendly integrated pest management Ask about our maintenance programs All work guaranteed

Sales • Service • Installation

• Plumbing, Repair and Installation • Drain Lines • Hot Water Tanks • Over 30 years experience • 24 hour emergency service • Seniors’ Discount

250-341-8501 Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy Ltd. J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.)

Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Irena Sedlakova, B. Sc. (Pharm.)

Your compounding pharmacy Come in and browse our giftware!

Open Monday - Saturday • 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 250-342-6612

• Garage Doors • Passage Doors • Truck Doors • Windows • Sunrooms • Patio Covers • Vinyl Decking • Aluminum Railings • Siding • Soffit • Facia • Window Capping • Renovations Invermere

Phone

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250-426-9586 • 1-888-371-6299

250-342-6700

■ Lockout Service ■ Lake Recovery ■ 24 Hour Towing ■ Prompt Service

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

Call us to advertise in this spot!

250-342-9216

Warbrick Towing & Salvage warbrick@shaw.ca • Cell: 250-342-5851

READY MIX CONCRETE Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists

Carpet System & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists Guaranteed Truck Mounted • Customer Satisfaction

TruckHubman Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed Dean Toll Free: 877-342-3052

Dean Certifi ed Hubman Technician

Certified Technician 250-342-3052

250-342-3052

TollInvermere, Free: 877-342-3052 BC V0A 1K3 Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

odysseyrestoration@telus.net

• CONCRETE PUMP • SAND & GRAVEL • HEAVY EQUIPMENT RENTALS • CRANE SERVICE

Proudly serving the Valley for over 50 years.

For competitive prices and prompt service call:

250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767

(office)