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Earlier this year in April, former Invermere Valley Echo reporter Steve Jessel was the recipient of the Environmental Initiative Award at the annual Ma Murray Community Newspaper Awards for his 2012 series on the protection of Lot 48. The award, sponsored by Vancouver-based printing company International Web Express, included a $1,000 donation towards a nonprofit organization of the recipient's choice. As such, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), the land conservation organization that purchased the property, was selected to receive the funds donated by International Web Express. "We were totally thrilled and honoured that we'd be chosen for that, thrilled that his work was recognized and that it related to our interests in conservation and also thrilled that there was a financial donation made to our work," Nature Conservancy of Canada Canadian Rocky Mountains Program Manager Nancy Newhouse told The Echo, adding that the NCC kept all the series' newspaper clippings. "It was really an honour to be chosen for something like that and we take it seriously to use donors' money in the best way that we can to support the conservation in the community." Steve Jessel's series on Lot 48 beat out two contenders from
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Duncan Whittick helped check out Lake Windermere's water quality on a smooth Tuesday (August 14th) morning. With Gavin Jacob's boat in use once more, it was a comfortable ride for all! The water quality was within the expected range for this time of year. We saw slightly higher dissolved oxygen at the south end of the lake where the plants are growing (and photosynthesizing) in abundance, producing lots of oxygen for fish and other aquatic life. Duncan said of his time on the lake: "Who knew water monitoring could be so much fun? We launched the boat out into the calm and quiet morning waters of Lake Windermere to the sights and sounds of eagles, osprey and grebes. What a wonderful way to start the day!"
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Invermere council seeks to borrow $5.4 million for new community hall and replacing the roof on the existing facility would, according to Mr. Prosser, probably cost as much as building steve@invermerevalleyecho.com a new facility of the same size. The idea of a new community centre at the old David Invermere is heading towards a referendum on whether Thompson Secondary School site (essentially across the on not the district should borrow money to building a new main street from Sobeys) has been discussed for 14 years. “You keep pouring a lot of money into fixing up an agcommunity centre. The district's council gave three readings during its Tues- ing building or you finally bite the bullet and spend the day, August 13th meeting to a bylaw that would let the money on a new building,” said Mayor Taft, adding the district borrow up to about $5.4 million (with a 30-year fi- projected costs of the new community centre are in the nancing period) to build a new community centre, which $4 million to $6 million range. “The old high school site is council members say would not only replace the current a bit of an eyesore now, so a lot of people are excited that aging community hall, but would also allow for a range of something might finally happen with it.” The new community hall will likely have a 10,000 square other new functions. “That's ($5.4 million) the maximum, we're hoping with foot (about 930 square metres) open-space main hall, plus another 6,000 square feet (550 square government grants, regional partnermetres) of other rooms, said Mayor ships and even with private dona“You keep pouring a lot of Taft. The main hall would be able to tions that we won't need to borrow all comfortably seat 400 people for dinof that,” said Invermere mayor Gerry money into fixing up an aging ner and could be used as a banquet Taft, speaking after the meeting. “But, building or you finally bite the hall, for recreation purposes or for for the referendum, we want to know in a worst case scenario if we have to bullet and spend the money on a conferences. The other rooms could accommodate other recreational borrow the full amount, where the new building.” or performance arts uses (such as public sits on it.” CHRIS PROSSER dance, martial arts), could be used Building a new community centre DOI CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER social groups or could be used for had the support of all three counother things. There will also probably cil members present at the meeting (Councillor Greg Anderson, Councillor Justin Atterbury be a staging area for services and catering. Detailed plans will not be finalized until the district finds by phone, and Mayor Taft), but all B.C. communities need out public opinion on building a new community centre approval from local residents, usually in the form of a refin the referendum, said Mayor Taft, adding it's possible erendum, before borrowing money. The district will hold the referendum later this fall. Ac- the scope of the project may increase to include a new licording to Invermere chief administrative officer Chris brary space and other options if there's enough money. “The concepts are similar to previous plans for the old Prosser it will likely be on either October 26th or Novemhigh school site,” he said. “We've really kind of dusted off ber 2nd. The current community hall has been around for more the old plans and then updated them with new ideas.” Although there has been much talk about a new comthan 60 years and although it is still functional, at least two reports in the last 13 years have expressed concern about munity centre, this is the first time the district has sought potential structural problems with it, particularly the public opinion on the idea. Since the proposed new community centre would be of flooring and the roofing. The flooring issue was dealt with (by the building inspector re-assessing the capacity of the benefit to the whole valley, the district will seek help in building and making it 229 people, down from the previ- building it from other local municipalities, so that costs are ous capacity of 275) but the roofing issue is more complex not born solely by Invermere taxpayers, said Mayor Taft.
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Numa Creek wildfire contained, still burning STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com
The Numa Creek wildfire in Kootenay National Park is still burning and has not changed much in the last two weeks. The wildfire is still about 80 hectares in size, but is contained in the Numa Creek Drainage and is producing hardly any visible smoke. Some distant smoke and haze is currently visible in parts of the Lake Louise-Kootenay-Yoho field unit, but this is being blown north by winds from active fires in southern Idaho and Utah, according to a Parks Canada press release. Through-hiking the renowned 55 kilometre-long Rockwall trail is still
impossible at this time, with the same trail closures in Kootenay National Park reported in previous edition of The Echo remaining in effect. The entire Numa Creek drainage is offlimits, including Numa Creek campground, the adjoining sections of the Rockwall trail and the Numa Creek trail, which connects Highway 93 to the Rockwall. Hikers can still get up to the Rockwall by doing out-and-back hikes on the Helmet Creek trail (which goes to the Rockwall’s far north end) or Floe Lake trail (which goes to the Rockwall’s far south end). The fire danger level in Parks Canada’s Lake Louise-Yoho-Kootenay field unit was downgraded to moderate more than a week ago. There is currently only one active
wildfire in the Upper Columbia Valley that B.C.’s Southeast Fire Centre considers large — a seven-hectare fire 30 kilometres northeast of Invermere, near the Albert River, which is not currently threatening any communities or infrastructure. There is currently no campfire prohibition in the Southeast Fire Centre but campfires must not be larger than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide (about 19 inches by 19 inches) and anyone who lights a campfire must have a shovel or at least eight litres of water nearby to completely extinguish the fire. Most importantly, the fire must never be left unattended. As of August 16th, the Fire Danger Rating was “moderate” to “high” throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, with pockets of “extreme” near Invermere and the Mica Dam.
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The District of Invermere is going to be a signatory on the Columbia Basin Trust's WaterSmart Charter, after district council members voted in favour of doing so at their last council meeting. WaterSmart representative Meredith Hamstead made a presentation on the program to Invermere's council at council's June 11th meeting, after which district staff looked into the potential benefits of joining the program. “The WaterSmart program has changed significantly since its inception (several years ago),” said Invermere chief administrative officer Chris Prosser at council's August 13th meeting, adding the program used to be mostly about universal metering and, at that time, it made little sense for Invermere to jump into the program since the district was one of the few municipalities in the Kootenay region already making fairly extensive use of universal metering. These days, the program has a much bigger focus, such as rate setting as well as leak detections, according to Mr. Prosser. “The financial impact (to the district) is minimal in terms of signing onto the charter,” he said, but added that doing so comes with a commitment to reduce water use by 20 per cent, which could be difficult for the district since it already reduced its water use by 20 per cent about a
decade ago. “We also do have a lot of unallocated water in our metering,” said Mr. Prosser. He said some of the district's public facilities were only recently fully metered, while a few others are not yet fully metered. “We are not talking about turning off your tap when you are brushing your teeth,” Ms. Hamstead had said at the June 11th meeting. “It's about extending the lifespan of the millions of dollars of water infrastructure managed by communities such as the District of Invermere (by reducing water use).” Several communities in the basin have already adopted WaterSmart actions plans, with a wide range of results. Some communities have actually seen their water use increase, but most have seen it decrease, enough that the programs have saved a total of 4.2 billion litres of water across the basin, according to Ms. Hamstead. She also said that across the Columbia River basin, an average of 40 per cent of municipal water is lost through leaks in water distribution systems and, in a few extreme cases, some communities' municipal water loss is as high as 80 per cent. “If there are not problems with water use, there's often problems in the infrastructure,” said Ms. Hamstead at the June 11th meeting. Most communities in the basin typically see their peak water use in July through August, owing to outdoor lawn irrigation, according to Ms. Hamstead.
Chickens causing contention in Canal Flats DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com
Neighbours in Canal Flats have been raising a stink about one family’s chicken coop — complaints the family believes are derived from out-oftowners on vacation.
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“I think the roosters and (visitors) don’t go very well together,” Walter Dimock told the The Echo, after his mother was issued a notice to remove a chicken coup from her property. Mr. Dimock’s mother raises chickens on her Canal Flats property and shares the eggs produced with the needy. “Eggs get delivered to everyone from Canmore flood victims to handicapped and seniors here in town,” Mr. Dimock said. The family was also raising goats earlier this year. They were issued a notice that acknowledged there were chickens on the property, but ordered the family to only get rid of their goats. Not long after, the family was sent another letter that ordered the removal of their chickens by Wednesday, August 29th,
with threats of $100 daily fines. “My mom’s 70 years old and now they’re giving her an order,” said Mr. Dimock. His suspicion is that the timing of the complaints coincides with the greater number of visitors during summer months. “Seven trailers show up every year between the May long
been issued, but said no bylaws have been changed or implemented. He said that, in the past, bylaws were enforced at a minimal rate because of enforcement challenges. Until last year, the municipality did not have a bylaw ticket information program that allowed the Village of Canal Flats to issue tickets.
“A lot of communities are moving towards backyard agriculture, and this town's deciding to go the other way.” walter dimock village of canal flats resident
weekend and September long, and they’ve basically opened up an unauthorized RV park across from my property,” he said. “Basically, a lobbyist group with Albertan plates showed up, saying ‘We don’t like your chickens.’ " Speaking with The Echo, Chief Administrative Office Brian Woodward confirmed the letters had
“Council has directed staff to enforce bylaws, who are ensuring that all of the bylaws in the municipality are being attended to, and specifically where we have complaints from neighbours,” he said, adding he doesn’t expect the bylaw to change. But Mr. Dimock’s not going down without a fight. “A lot of commu-
nities are moving towards backyard agriculture, and this town’s deciding to go the other way,” he said, adding his intention is to gather support for a rally against the bylaw. Mr. Dimock said the complainants were listed anonymously, and that no compromises were available to accommodate the chickens on their property. “If they want to petition council to change the zoning regulations, then I suggested that they talk to all their friends and neighbours and petition council to change the bylaw,” said Mr. Woodward. Mr. Woodward added that since the introduction of the bylaw officer in Canal Flats, more than one notice has been issued to property owners raising chickens, and that similar notices have been issued to property owners with decrepit vehicles on their lawn.
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many residents in the neighbourhood find unappealing, according to Mr. Wright. “We have boat lifts, boat rails, docks. It's a little chaotic, it's a mess. So we thought an organized system of boat moorage would help clean up the beach, make
zoning and rules were changed, enforcing the rules could also be complex. “You don't want to put something in places that you can't enforce. It's complicated,” said Councillor Greg Anderson. Mr. Taft also expressed concern about how enforcement would work. “Whose job would it be to enforce? And
“We thought an organized system of boat moorage would help clean up the beach, make it a more appealing place.” KEITH WRIGHT CANTERBURY POINT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE
it a more appealing place,” said Mr. Wright, adding the association is now thinking of a group dock with 16 boat slips, four boat slips fewer than when the idea was first proposed. The association is unsure what its next steps should be and was seeking advice from council during the meeting. “What precipitated the whole idea was that people in Canterbury Point who don't have boats are tired of boat rails and boat slips occupying the beach,” said Mr. Belsher. “Some people seem to think that with a 1/52nd share (of the beach) they can do whatever they
ity to get people to remove existing boats and rails, given that the Canterbury Point beach is shared private property, not public property. “We don't have the power to remove them,” said Invermere chief administrative officer Chris Prosser, adding the responsibility would likely lie with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. Existing boat rails and lift might also have to be grandfathered in, added Mr. Prosser. “There are ways, there are tools (to deal with the issue), but they're going to be legally complex,” he said, adding even if
who would pay for that enforcement? The devil's in the details,” said Mr. Taft, adding council was aware that not everybody in the Canterbury Point community was necessarily in favour of the group moorage idea. “If it does go ahead, we'd need to have a public hearing so we could see it from all sides,” said Mr. Anderson. Another complication is the issue of overlapping jurisdiction, said Mr. Anderson, adding that in this case this could include areas under jurisdiction of both the federal government and the provincial Ministry of Environment as well as
Manslaughter case delayed SALLY MACDONALD Cranbrook Daily Townsman
A Windermere man will have to wait a little longer to learn when he will go to trial on charges of manslaughter. Brian Panebianco, 24, is charged in the April 2012 death of Cory Jarock in Invermere. Lawyers for Panebianco and the Crown appeared in Cranbrook Supreme Court on Monday, August 19th, ostensibly to fix a date for Panebianco's trial on charges of manslaughter, criminal negligence causing death, rob-
bery, and assault causing bodily harm. But defence lawyer Greg Sawchuk told Madame Justice Miriam Maisonville that a date could not be set that day for the trial. “We are not able to fix a date because the scheduling office requests more time,” said Sawchuk. The case will next be back in court on September 23rd at 2 p.m. in Cranbrook to fix a date. Cory Jarock was found deceased on the driveway of a home in the Tunnacliffe Heights neighbourhood of Invermere on April 3rd, 2012.
private landowners and the district. A structure connected to the shore that floats on the surface, such as a dock, falls under the district's jurisdiction, but one that lies on the lake floor beneath the surface does not, further complicating the issue of boat rails, said Mr. Prosser. “We're open to seeing that (a group dock), I wouldn't say it's impossible,” Mr. Taft said to Mr. Wright, but added that it's not going to be easy. The Canterbury Point Association has been waiting since about 2007 and so is prepared to remain patient as it pushes ahead with the group dock plan, said Mr. Wright.
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A group of Invermere residents is trying to press forward with a long-held plan to consolidate the boat moorage in the Canterbury Point neighbourhood. Keith Wright and Ron Belsher made a presentation to this end on behalf of the Canterbury Point Community Association to Invermere council at the council's Tuesday, August 13th meeting. The group had first proposed making a community dock six or seven years ago, but had to put its ideas on hold when the Lake Windermere management plan began a year or two later. “It didn't make sense for us to put an application for group boat moorage just as the Lake Windermere management plan was starting,” said Mr. Wright in the presentation. The main reason the group wants the communal boat dock is that currently the community's shared private beach (of which each resident in the Canterbury Point community has a 1/52nd share) has a number of individual, privately built moorages — something
want on it.” Members of council said although they may be sympathetic to the idea of cleaning up the beach by setting up a group dock, there is a host of potential jurisdiction and technical complications they are concerned about. Invermere mayor Gerry Taft wondered whether the district even had the author-
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I’m OK and You Are Not OK
We were exposed to many ideas during training at the RCMP’s Depot Division in Regina. A lecture that I do recall was presented by a pyschologist who taught us about transactional analysis. One of the life positions we learned about, I’m OK and you are not OK, seems to be common on our highways. A person with that outlook is saying that I feel good about myself but I see others as damaged or less than [myself] and it is usually not healthy. Perhaps this mindset is one of the reasons that drivers disobey the traffic rules and fail to exercise courtesy to other road users. If we could move to the I’m OK, you are OK state not only would we be more healthy mentally, highway use would be a safer, more pleasant experience. Communication between road users that leads to co-operation or sharing the road is an important skill that was not taught to me explicitly when I was first learning to drive. Today this concept takes up an entire chapter in ICBC’s Learn to Drive Smart manual and is a key point during in car driving lessons. When all parties communicate fully, we can arrive at an accommodation rather than a confrontation or conflict. Sometimes I find it difficult stay on track when I am presented with some particularly ill considered and selfish driving behaviour or I’m in a hurry. I find that it helps to remind myself that I am only lowering myself to their standard if I judge them to be not OK or start setting my own rules when it’s convenient. I’m not always successful but I try. I hope you will too. Pass it on. The author is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit www.drivesmartbc.ca.
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It's no surprise that the Invermere Community Hall is on its last legs, so why not swap those legs for some fins? It's starkly evident that any mention of an indoor community swimming pool is missing from the dialogue that took place at last Tuesday night's District of Invermere (DOI) council meeting. And one is left to wonder why. "Initiating the process to build partnerships to facilitate the creation of a multi-use complex within the community" was one of nine action items singled out by the Imagine Invermere 2030 Implementation Team in 2012, until DOI council, in a vote 3-2, struck the item from the list at a meeting last July. “There’s a lot more low-hanging fruit that we can pick on that would be really great for the community,” said Councillor Paul Denchuk at the time. But now that the need for a multi-use community complex is more immediate and obvious, council still seems hesistant to reach any higher. Steve Hubrecht reports on page 3 that according to Mayor Gerry Taft, borrowing $5.4 million to build a new centre would be the worst-case scenario for the district, and that he hopes private donations and other sources of funding will lower that number dramatically. Since our cautious council seems prepared to swallow this cost, worst-case permitting, another way of looking at the financial structure around the project is more along the lines of "the glass is half full" approach — how much more money could grants and private donations, possibly in the form of a legacy fund, raise so that the indoor pool so many residents dream about can materialize? An indoor community pool would be a huge boost to Invermere and the valley on many levels. TSN featured the Heart of the Rockies triathlon in the Kraft Celebration Tour, yet local competitive swimmers don't have a proper facility to train in when the lake isn't warm. With the imminent privatization of Radium's hot pools, the future of the swim club is uncertain. And a nearby rec centre with a pool is often a gamechanger for real estate sales. The DOI is presented with a great opportunity; let's hope council decides to dive in headfirst.
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Thanks to the healthcare system, I'm back Back on the job in Invermere after more than three months of recovery from a 20-metre climbing fall, I'm feeling like one very lucky journalist these days. My rappelling mishap in Squamish resulted in a broken femur, a couple of cracks in my pelvis, a broken thumb, and a lot of breaks to the lower half of my face. But to be alive, still able to walk and without brain damage (though some may dispute that point) is an amazing stroke of luck. Missing out on most of an active summer is too bad, but that's a great deal considering the range of outcomes I could have met with. I'm down to one crutch now, having progressed through wheelchair, walker and wobbly first steps with two crutches. With luck, I could be back to walking like a normal human in two or three weeks. And having come back to the valley, I've had a chance to swim in the Lake Windermere most days so far, and to ride my bike on Westside Road.
Angela Krebs
It's a great feeling to gain back what you once took for granted. I've always been a fan of Canada's health care system, but never more so than right now. Had this accident occurred in the United States, I might well be contemplating bankruptcy by this point as my medical bills could have easily run close to $100,000. The orthopedic and plastic surgeons at Vancouver General Hospital did an incredible job of fixing my leg and pelvis, re-assembling my jaw, and getting my face back to way it looked before I used it to break my fall. I'm mostly back to normal already, and am going to make a full recovery within a year. It bears repeating how lucky I was with this result. It might take until a Christmas turkey dinner before I get my jaw back into fine chewing form, but for the 34-year-old guy who was in the hospital room next to me, he'll be happy if he's able to fully wiggle his toes by then. He was paralyzed after rolling his truck—something I also
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happened to do over the past year, and walked away from unscathed — and was in hospital to sort out the post-accident internal bleeding that was crushing the breath right out of his lungs. Despite that, I remember how positive he was. Something very interesting happens to the human psyche when given no choice but to embrace a fierce optimism and desire to recover. I've had to deal with so much less than that fellow. My struggle has been nothing compared to that of Ed Natyshak, a mountain biker paralyzed in Nelson after an accident in 2007. He still lives there, and now works as a fitness coach whose own willpower inevitably spurs his clients to dig a little deeper in their workouts. It's simply great to be back, and my gratitude for getting a second chance runs deep. Greg Amos is the returning editor of the Invermere Valley Echo after a three-month absence.
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B.C. Views — Tom Fletcher
Pressure on for B.C. skills training Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk has offered some advice for students heading for postsecondary education this fall. In a commentary sent to B.C. newspapers, Virk reminded students that his task “is to ensure post-secondary students obtain the experience and qualifications needed to put a paycheque in their back pocket.” B.C. is forecast to have one million jobs to fill by 2020, through a combination of retirements and economic growth. More than 40 per cent of them will require trades and technical training, and for students, likely a move north. “My advice to students is to look at where the jobs are based and tailor their education and training to match,” Virk wrote. “Our population is concentrated in the Lower Mainland and southern Vancouver Island, but as a resource-based economy, many directly and indirectly related jobs are located elsewhere.” That’s not the only blunt message for students deciding on a career. While defending his ministry’s spending plans in the recent legislature session, Virk described some of the problems that are entrenched. Parents, particularly in immigrant communities, push their children towards medicine, law, dentistry or engineering, he noted. Students themselves gravitate
toward areas that are familiar to them, such as teaching. B.C. universities graduated 2,000 new teachers last year. Another 850 arrived from out of province and were licensed to teach in B.C. During the same year, the B.C. school system hired 800 teachers. And many of those jobs were outside metropolitan areas. It’s been hammered into us by the B.C. government’s endless “jobs plan” advertising, and a similar campaign by Ottawa, that more students need to focus on trades and resource industries. Virk acknowledges that his budget contains another $1 million for advertising, the same as last year, much of it to reinforce the need to fill skilled jobs. But he danced around the question of whether there will be spaces in technical programs. NDP critics say the waiting list for these kinds of programs at Kwantlen University and B.C. Institute of Technology are running between a year and three years. And they have frequently noted that advanced education spending is budgeted to decline by $42 million over the next three years. Virk said post-secondary institutions working with industry have produced 456 additional seats in highdemand programs for this year. It’s a start. In July, Premier Christy Clark joined the chorus of premiers protesting Ottawa’s plan to claw back $300
million in federal training money to provinces for its new employer-driven Canada Jobs Grant. Clark and New Brunswick Premier David Alward were assigned to find an alternative to this drastic shift and report back in the fall. As usual, the NDP spent lots of time grilling Virk about student debt and the alleged need to reduce it. Ministry statistics show that about 30 per cent of students take out loans from the federal-provincial program, and the average is $20,000. One of the latest changes is a program of grants that go toward student debt as a reward for those who complete their chosen program. With 23,000 students collecting $41 million in grants, it might be working. For all the fuss about student debt, students pay only about a third of costs. The rest is on taxpayers, whether it produces any useful education or not. Virk is under instructions to review the student loan program “to find further improvements to meet students’ needs.” Given the magnitude of the gap between what skills our education system produces and what the economy needs, a larger shift in priorities is needed. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. He can be reached at tfletcher@blackpress.ca.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to Jane Sagal in response to her letter protesting the closure of the Invermere Dialysis Unit. It was copied to The Valley Echo for publication. Dear Ms. Thurgood Sagal: Thank you for your email of July 24th, 2013 regarding the closure of the Community Haemodialysis Unit at Invermere District Hospital. I am responding on behalf of the Honourable Terry Lake, Minister of Health. The Ministry of Health sets the overall policy for the health system, while the province’s health authorities are responsible for the delivery of publicly-funded health care services in their jurisdictions, including renal services. Interior Health Authority (IHA) made the decision to permanently close the Invermere dialysis unit due to limited patient volumes and ongoing staffing challenges. Operating a program that has limited patient volumes poses significant sustainability and patient safety challenges for IHA and for the British Columbia Renal Agency, as the funding body. Independent home dialysis is considered a viable option for the majority of patients, which supports independence in managing chronic kidney disease. Further options available for patients from the East Kootenay boundary include renal dialysis care through the Kootenay Renal Program at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, or in Cranbrook at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital. IHA is committed to continue working with patients to ensure that they receive access to the care they need. Again, thank you for writing. I appreciate the opportunity to respond. Teri Collins Executive Director
Grow Your Life — Elizabeth Shopland
Change: onward and upward In our gardens and landscapes, we witness how plants grow and change year after year. Their growth and production behaviour is impacted by the weather, the soil conditions, the ecosystem in which they are established, and the overall health of the plant. Regardless, the spruce tree is still a spruce and the rose bush is still a rose. Whether it’s nature or human nature, the element of change is always in the air. This brought me to ponder about how people change. Have you seen someone recently who you haven’t seen in many years? Perhaps it was at a family or school reunion. Were those people quite different than how you remember them? Some of them may have surprised you with the amount of change they have gone through, personally and professionally. Perhaps it is you who has gone through your own changes. It begs the question then: do people really change at their core? Like our plant friends, we can change and adapt our outer appearances. Our attitudes and beliefs are often impacted by the world around us, and our health can fluctuate from year to year. So, when we are at our best or our worst, did we really change who
we are or did our choices simply change to get us there? I am of the opinion that we are each uniquely rooted, just like the spruce and the rose. In short, people are who they are, and it’s our choices and perceptions along with the passage of time that brings observable shifts to our appearance, skills, habits, beliefs and attitudes. Have you seen those pictures with a bicycle placed in the notch of a tree? The tree didn’t give up being a tree; it simply grew through and around the bicycle, continuing by its nature to grow, onward and upward. For us, change can be viewed as an obstacle, or it can be viewed as an opportunity. The tree is still the tree and the bicycle is still the bicycle. Change can enhance who we are on this planet, or not. Now may be a good time to embrace change and choose the changes that nurture who you really are. Changes are choices and choices are change, but at your root, you will always be you. Elizabeth Shopland is a horticulturist for Homefront Essentials Gardening, a Certified Solution Focused Coach, author and speaker, and the owner of Banyan Tree Solutions. She can be reached at 250-342-8978 or www.btswellness.com.
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Send your events to production@invermerevalleyecho.com WED AUGUST 21 •Hang out and craft night at the Summit Youth Centre, 5 - 10:30 p.m. •Artist opening at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, 7-9 p.m. Show features Kathleen Davies, Jane Murray, Maggie Leal-Valias, Robyn Oliver, Paula Cravens and Graham S. Fowler, and runs until September 1st. •Vancouver’s No Island returns to perform original indie rock, live at Strand’s, 7 p.m. $5 cover charge. For more info, check out www. no-island.com, or call 250-342-6344. THURS AUGUST 22 •Junior Naturalists program for kids 6 – 12 yrs. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Redstreak Campground. Pre-register at 250-3476525 or friendsofkootenay@gmail.com. Runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. •Hiking day with the Summit Youth Centre. Leaving at 9 a.m. Registration needed by August 21st , 9 p.m. •MS fundraiser at A&W. •Meadow Creek Kokanee Spawning Channel is open for viewing from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. daily. Gates will be closed at all other times. Run lasts from late August to early October, with peak viewing time in the first two weeks of September. Located 4 km northwest of Meadow Creek off Highway 31. For more information: 250-354-6333, or angus. glass@bchydro.com. FRI AUGUST 23 •Foosball tournament at the Summit Youth Centre, 5 - 10:30 p.m. • Folk Rock duo Broken Down Suitcase performs at The Station pub. No cover, 9:30 p.m. SAT AUGUST 24 •Windermere Community Association Community Garage Sale, 9 a.m. Contact Gracie Boake 250-342-0589, www.windermerecommunity.ca for more info. SUN AUGUST 25 •Killer Rollbot Clothing Swap at Arrowhead Brewing Company, 6 p.m. Women drop off good, but used, clothing. It is sorted, then shop ping starts at 7 p.m. $10 door entry, take home as much clothing as you like. Manicures, jewelry, and beer. Find the event on Facebook, or email thekillerrollbots@gmail.
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Call 250-270-0346.
TUES AUGUST 27 •Adventure Radium. Ages 5-8 from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Ages 8 and up, 1 - 3:30 p.m.. Meet at Brent’s Shack (near the skating rink/ball park); registration forms and parent guide are available online: www.radiumhotsprings.ca, or at the Village Office. Runs Tuesday through Thursday. •Windermere Valley Museum's summer children's program: Teacher. Before going back to school, come to our school and learn how your grandparents learned their lessons. 10:30 am. - 12 p.m. at the museum. Admission by donation.
1st & 3rd TUESDAY •OPT clinic, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Inv. Health Unit. Confidential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing.
WED AUGUST 28 •End of summer at the Summit Youth Centre: Water Fight! 5 - 10:30 p.m. EVERY SUNDAY •Pancake breakfast at the Edgewater Legion, 9 - 11 a.m. •Fairmont Farmer's Market, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. •Drop-in roller skating, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., $5, Glacier Peaks Gymnastics building, 250-342-5321 •Barn Market at Elk Park Ranch's Old Eaton House, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. •Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5. •Invermere Badminton Club meets, 7:30 - 10 p.m. at the DTSS gym. EVERY 2nd SUNDAY •LW Alliance Church Sing and Celebrate, 7 p.m. For more information call Clarence Stauffer, 250-342-9580. EVERY MONDAY •EK Brain Injury Support Group, 1-3 p.m., Family Resource Centre. Info: 250-344-5674. •Gentle drop-in carpet bowling, 1:30 p.m., Invermere Seniors' Centre. •Ladies Motorcycle Born to Ride. Tim Horton’s, 5:15 p.m. Call 341-5646 for more info. •Cadets, 6:30-9 p.m. for boys and girls, ages 12-17. Cost: FREE (includes uniform). Info: Megan McConnell at 250-409-4455. •Duplicate Bridge, 6:30 p.m., Invermere Seniors’ Hall, $2/person. Visitors welcome. •Ultimate Frisbee at J.A. Laird School field. Free, for all ages, and beginners welcome.
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), J.A. Laird, 6 - 7 p.m. 1st & 3rd WED •Bingo, Windermere Community Hall, opens at 6 p.m., starts at 7 p.m. 2nd & 4th WED •Seniors' Day at the Invermere Library, 1:15 2:15 p.m. Bus provided. EVERY WEDNESDAY •Yoga THRIVE - Yoga for Cancer Survivors and Support People. Copper Point Resort at 4:30 p.m. Call Jan Klimek at 250-342-1195 •Invermere Badminton Club meets 7-9 p.m. at JA Laird School gym. •Open Mic night at Bud's Bar, beginning at 10 p.m. 1st THURSDAY •Columbia Valley MS Support Group meet and greet. 7 - 8 p.m. at Christ Church Trinity. EVERY THURSDAY •Open Mic night at the Hoodoo Grill, 9:30 p.m. EVERY FRIDAY •Baby Goose program for parents and babies up to 18 months. 9:3011:30 a.m. at Eileen Madson Primary. kandruschuk@cbal.org. •Preschool Story Time at the Invermere Public Library, 10:30 a.m. For info visit invermere. bclibrary.ca. •Summer Reading Club, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Invermere Public Library. For kids in grades 1-5. Call each Friday morning to register. 250-342-6416. •Market on Main, 4 - 9 p.m. in Radium. •Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5. •Music on Main, 7 - 9 p.m. in Radium. EVERY SATURDAY •Invermere Farmer's Market, downtown Invermere, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. •Edgewater Legion Market, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Echo file photo August 2008 — With temperatures creeping into the 30s, plenty of residents and visitors took to the lakes to get a reprieve from the heat. These two youngsters enjoyed a paddle on Columbia Lake, at the Spirits Reach Lake House that had officially opened the weekend before.
A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 50 years GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com
5 years ago (2008): About 120 people attended a "victory celebration" at the Farnham Glacier after successfully blocking construction equipment on a road on the east side of the glacier. Ktunaxa Nation Council chair Chief Sophie Pierre demanded transparency from the province after the First Nation said it didn't receive referrals regarding the development of a 250-metre platter lift on the Farnham Glacier. 10 years ago (2003): The search for a local man ended tragically on August 14th when his remains were found at the bottom of a steep embankment near Radium Hot Springs. Peter Hanschke of Invermere was discovered after two days of searching by local RCMP members, Search and Rescue personnel and parks officials. His wife Bertha said Peter had been clinically depressed for many years, and had not taken any food or supplies on his outing. He is remembered as a dedicated
community volunteer. 15 years ago (1998): Responding to a growing population of cougars in the Kootenays, the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks lengthened the fall cougar hunting season and allowed hunters to fire from their snowmobiles. 20 years ago (1993): Four Alberta residents were killed on August 8th when their Cessna Cardinal aircraft crashed in Tegart Pass, above the Windermere Creek drainage. The crash occurred shortly after the plane took off from the Fairmont Hot Springs airport, and was en route to Red Deer. Transport Canada officials expected the investigation to take up to three months. 30 years ago (1983): Three hikers survived an encounter with an irate grizzly bear sow and her cub on the Joffre Creek Trail. John, Brenda and Helen Bavin faced the angry mother bear after their three dogs had disturbed the bear then ran back to their owners with the bear in hot pursuit. John Bavin stood his ground and yelled at the bear, while Brenda climbed a tree and Helen curled up on the ground under her backpack. Brenda suffered wounds to her thigh from the bear's paw, and required 18 stitches
to close the punctures. The hikers concluded the confrontation was their own fault, and encouraged others to keep dogs on a leash and make lots of noise while hiking . 40 years ago (1973): Eleven people were killed in one deadly week in various vehicle accidents in and at the boundaries of Kootenay National Park. The multicar collisions took place near Vermillion River and near Storm Mountain. The crashes occured as the results of vehicles crossing the centre line and failure to negotiate a curve on the highway. 45 years ago (1968): Three valley water skiers were off to compete in the National Water Ski Championship in Toronto in late August. Don Howie, Dara Wilder, and Bill Anderson reached the competition after years of practicing and performing on Lake Windermere. The three were instrumental in bringing the Alberta Water Skiing Championship to Lake Windermere during the 1967 Regatta. 50 years ago (1963): Six valley girls competed for the title of Miss Windermere Valley in 1963-1964. Grade 11 David Thompson High School student Linda Swindell, 16, of Windermere, was crowned the winner.
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Summer fun (Clockwise from top left) Max Raymond picking strawberries at the Saunders Family Farm — his favourite thing to do. (Photo submitted); Fort St. John visitor Brant Churchill snapped this shot of Lake Windermere from Kinsmen Beach in mid-July. (Photo submitted); Just before she turned 66 years old, Invermere resident Mary Ann Rombach spent one week at a climbing camp northwest of Golden in the Hatteras/Sugarplum Range of the Purcell Mountains. On July 28th, she climbed a route called Redshirt at Yamnuska (pictured here) with guide Sarah Hueniken. "Looking at these photos, there’s a part of me that still doesn’t believe I actually did it!" she wrote in an email. (Photo submitted)
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Edgewater Elementary undergoes artistic addition DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com
A painting by artist Susan Fahrni has been installed in the hallways of Edgewater Elementary, leaving students, staff, and guests at the school with a mural that depicts beauty out of nearby nature and wildlife. On the final Friday of the past school year, June 21st, Mrs. Fahrni brought her completed mural project to Edgewater Elementary and met with staff who were ready to install the piece. The mural is heart-shaped and features a small body of water which can be seen to the north of the school property, she said. "It brought me to tears when we hung the artwork and some of the little kids were coming in from re“It was an honour to cess and said, "I know that be able to do it and it place Mrs. Fahrni — that's was great fun to work our pond," " she told The Echo. "It was an honour to with the kids.” be able to do it and it was SUSAN FAHRNI great fun to work with the ARTIST kids." The project is a large addition to wooden eagles, which have been on display at the school for years. "There were two wooden eagles on a very plain wall and they looked lost," she said, adding that an eagle is the school's mascot. The wooden eagles were incorporated into the mural of the wetlands, and are now accompanied by new designs of a beaver and fish. An assembly was held on the day of the mural's installation to commemorate the artists with a plaque. Mrs. Fahrni was joined by Betty Sawchuk, the widow of eagle artist Dave Sawchuk for the presentation. "When Betty first saw it she burst into tears of amazement," said Mrs. Fahrni. The project was first discussed between Mrs. Fahrni and Sharlene Scofield, the principal at Edgewater El-
photo submitted The new mural at Edgewater Elementary School by artist Susan Fahrni was created as a compliment to the two eagles carvings by Dave Sawchuk that already adorned the school's walls.
ementary, before her retirement this summer. "I love the little school that Edgewater has become under Sharlene's guidance," said Mrs. Fahrni. After becoming aware that public grants would not support the idea, Mrs. Fahrni proposed to volunteer her time and expertise if the school helped to pay for the painting supplies. "We had to scale down the size," said Mrs. Fahrni, "but that's what we decided to do." The initial plans assumed a budget of $2,000, which would have seen the mural span 10 feet high by six feet wide, but when the school discovered it was left to
cover the costs on its own, the height and width were resized to roughly 64 inches respectively. Regardless of the lack of financial backing, Mrs. Fahrni had a lot of help from the students, who sanded and primed the canvases made from recycled school supplies. "Virtually every student from Kindergarten to Grade 4 had their hands on it," she said. "I feel really proud and pleased. I hope they're enjoying it. I like the idea that it gives the school presence when you walk in the door, rather than your boring old cement wall."
No Island drifting toward Strand's Old House Restaurant DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com
You can appreciate the sound of No Island no matter your musical taste. With two new members aboard, the five-piece band will be returning to Invermere tonight (Wednesday, August 21st), to perform at Strand's Old House Restaurant. "The food at Strand's made Invermere a major highlight on our previous tour," said
Andy Rice, No Island's keyboardist and vocalist. "For a touring band, your meals on the road aren't always that good." And even though restaurants aren't the band's regular venues, their show is as good as the food. "For us, as a five-piece rock band playing into amps, we pare it down in those acoustic settings and turn it down, and really read the crowd and make sure we're not blowing them out the window as they're trying to eat their dinner,"
Andy said. But when the meals are done, the amps may get turned up — which is what happened with their previous Strand's performance. "As it turned out, towards the end of the night, people are more into the rock, so we turned the place into a party," he said. "It was fun; it started off quietly and built up and, after everybody finished their meals, it turned into a concert." He said adapting to the restaurant set-
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ting makes Invermere one of No Island's most interesting shows. Since their formation in 2009, the group has released two albums. Sign of the Times is the title of their debut, which was followed by The Waiting Game last year. "But shortly after we released The Waiting Game, we got a new drummer and new bass player," said Andy. continued on Page A11
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B.C.’s best wildlife photographs wanted for contest BC SPCA Special to The Valley Echo
Whether you’re spending your summer vacation relaxing in your backyard or adventuring into the B.C. wilderness, the BC SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) wants to show off your best B.C. wildlife pictures. Amateur photographers can enter the fifth annual WildlifeIn-Focus Photography Contest by submitting digital photos until September 30th. The contest is a fundraiser supporting the society’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) on southern Vancouver Island, where more than 2,500 orphaned and injured
wild animals are cared for every year. “With the nation’s greatest diversity of wildlife in our own province, we are excited to help backyard and amateur photographers showcase these amazing animals,” says Sara Dubois, manager of wildlife services for the BC SPCA. Some of the photos entered in previous contests have been featured in the BC SPCA’s AnimalSense and Bark! magazines, local newspapers and even a book, City Critters: Wildlife in the Urban Jungle, authored by journalist Nicholas Read. Dubois notes, “It’s a testament to the
calibre of photos that are entered.” Prizes will be awarded for the top three photos in each of two categories: Wild Settings and Backyard Habitats. The contest is open to all adult (age 14 years and up) backyard and amateur photographers residing in B.C. Learn more about this year’s contest and see winners from past contests at www.spca.bc.ca/wildlife-in-focus. The annual contest encourages participants to explore greenspaces, roadsides, beaches and even backyards to find striking images that represent the resiliency of local wildlife living at the interface with humans. Wildlife includes free-living
birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish and insects, but not exotic, feral or domestic animals, or wildlife in zoos or rehabilitation facilities. For more information, email contest@wildarc.com. Photo contributed Last year’s winners included Courtenay resident, Stephen Williamson, who won first place in the Wild Settings category .
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"So we're itching to release a new record that features those guys." In the meantime, No Island has two new digital tracks available through their website. The new songs better represent the band's development, Andy said. "We feel we've outgrown our previous two CDs and we're hoping to better represent ourselves on the next one," he said. The band hopes to begin work on
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a new, full-length album after concluding their cross-Canada summer tour. The Vancouver-based band began in Creston on July 5th, and will conclude in Fernie on August 24th, after making their way to the Maritimes and back. Make sure to check out the band's Twitter account while they're in Invermere, as the group posts interesting content from each show. "We're really looking forward to coming back to Strand's," Andy said. The show begins at 7 p.m. and guests will be charged a $5 cover.
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Manulife Securities making hockey possible for local kids staffers at Manulife Securities. "I played hockey myself, and our office is very supportive of minor sports for kids." dan@invermerevalleyecho.com The program, which operates without a name, provided three children with equipment in its first year, and six or Playing minor hockey is a rich tradition among many fami- seven last year. The volunteers expect to help out the same lies, but for parents who have never played themselves, sign- number of kids this year as last. "We want parents to become more prone to putting their ing their young ones up can be overwhelming financially. Fortunately, for the third year in a row, the folks at Manu- kids into hockey to give it a try," Mr. Donahue said. He said any parents contemplating hockey can qualify, as life Securities in Invermere will be enabling first-time hockthe program imposes no income requirements. ey players with equipment. "It doesn't matter to us if parents have a lot of money or a "We felt like there were probably some parents sitting on little," he said. "If it's something they're the fence who didn't want to take the risk a bit hesitant on, we'll help. It's very of buying the equipment, paying the fees “We want parents to become intimidating to go out and buy equipof putting their kid in hockey, and then having the kid decide they don't like it," more prone to putting their kids ment if your kid has never played." The program mostly focuses on said Brendan Donahue, the financial into hockey to give it a try.” children between the ages of five and advisor for Manulife Securities who coBRENDAN DONAHUE eight years old, with the odd nine and ordinates the program. FINANCIAL ADVISOR 10 year old. After that age range, it beThe equipment sharing begun after comes more difficult to equip players Mr. Donahue noticed nearly-new equipwith hockey gear, Mr. Donahue said. ment was getting wasted. During his first year as a hockey "It's a stressful thing for parents who don't know. We can dad, a friend of his son's joined for his inaugural season, requiring the parents to purchase a brand new set of equip- sit them down and give them a whole bag of stuff so they know they're getting the proper gear." ment, in addition to the minor hockey league fees. The gear being offered is new and gently used. Anyone "And by November he had decided he didn't like it, and his parents were stuck with that set of gear," Mr. Donahue said. who is interested in benefitting from the program, or lookThe team at Manulife want to help parents who are unsure ing to support it, can call Mr. Donahue at 250-342-6441, or stop by Manulife Securities, which is located at 712 10th about signing their children up for hockey. "It's just a thing that our office does," he said about the three Street in Invermere.
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Photo submitted Milton Crawford, vice president of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, presents the $500 Milton Crawford Scholarship (donated to the league's scholarship fund by the Investors Group) to recipient Brendan Sage for his dedication to hockey and education. Brendan was a valuable defenseman for the Columbia Valley Rockies from 2009 to 2013, and will be attending the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Geomatic Engineering (surveying).
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Slo Pitch winds up season DARLA SPIRY Invermere Slo Pitch Softball League
Slo Pitch Softball had a great outcome this summer! Adult co-ed recreation had several teams playing on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and some players overlapped and played both evenings. It was lots of fun and exercise, with even the occasional barbecue. The winning teams are as follows: Tuesday Nights: The Angry Pirates, Tyler Dow, Team Captain Thursday Nights: Copper City, Nevada Nicholas, Team Captain Thanks to the Lions' Club for clearing the picnic area and arranging for picnic tables. Thanks to the Regional District of the East Kootenay for all the improvements (to the ballpark) over the last three summers. Thanks to everyone who arranged and put in place all the poles and netting for safe playing — no more balls through the windshield of our vehicles! Also, we are looking for-
ward to new players' benches for the 2014 summer season. Kayla Ferguson did an amazing job with the game scheduling and the playoffs. Kayla and her man Chris worked the last two seasons to put a great schedule in place, creating a better point system and allowing the teams to play each other to the very end, with no teams losing out and being eliminated. Every team was happy with this scheduling system! Phil Burk and Cy McConnell have been grooming our playing fields all spring and summer, and they are improving each year. Players' comments are that it is safer to run through the outfields, and the chalking and bases are exact. A top notch job by the two men. Emma and Fraser Young did a great job organizing the Summer BallFest Fundraiser. Proceeds from this fundraiser go to the ball field improvements. Good teamwork for a brother and sister event. We hope to see all the teams and many more in the 2014 summer season, for exercise, fun and socializing — and a little less rain!
PHOTO SUBMITTED The Copper City team (pictured here) was the winner of the Thursday night Slo Pitch league. The Angry Pirates were the Tuesday night champions. The 2013 Slo Pitch Softball League is now done for the season.
Golf News MOUNTAINSIDE LADIES GOLF CLUB: Our July Monthly Cup winner was Shirley Elder. Susie Bond was second and Pat Slack was third. Pat Slack also won the KP. Our Senior Eclectic Tournament took place on July 29th and 30th. The overall Low Gross winner was Heather Koochin, and Shirley Elder was the overall Low Net winner. The rest of the flights were Low Net. First flight winner was Dolores Neilson, second was Sharon Taillieu, and third was Susie Bond. The second flight winner was Pat Slack, second was Fran Lapinski, and third was Barb MacDonald. Mary Bussard won the third flight with Nancy Clarke coming in second. Lil MacPherson was third. The KP’s were won by Dolores Neilson and Shirley Elder. Nancy Clarke, Wendy Cunnigham, Anne Skibo were the deuce winners. Congratulations to all the winners. Submitted by Marlyn DesBrisay WINDERMERE LADIES GOLF CLUB: (1) Our game on July 24th was Half and Half — putts on the front 9, net score on the back 9. The winners were Pat Andruschuk, Dawn McKinnon, Barb Journault, Diane Kochorek, Coreen Ruault and Arlene Morton. There were 6 deuces, Gail Cole, Sue Nikirk had two, Arlene Morton, Sydney- Anne Porter and Diane Kochorek. The putting pot was won by Pat Andruschuk with 26. It was a beautiful hot day. (2) Our game on July 31st was Low Net Pin Round and the winners of the first flight were Dawn McKinnon and Pat Andruschuk, and winners of the second flight were Nora Efford and Helga Boker. The Deuce Pot was a carry over after six deuces the previous week! The Putting Pot was won by Dawn McKinnon and our once-a-month "Money Grows on Trees" was won by Deb Plato. Match Play is coming down to the final in the "A" division with Cathy Howard and Pat Andrushcuk to play off for the winner. "B" division still has a few games to go. (3) This week, Aug. 7th, the game was CrissCross (using your best score on 1 or 10, 2 or 11, etc.) to come up with a nine -hole score. The winners in the first flight were Arlene Morton and Nora Efford, and winners in the second flight were Deb Plato and Cathy Howard. The Deuce Pot was again a carry over. The Putting Pot was won by Dawn McKinnon. Our club is busy getting ready for the East Kootenay Amateur Team Challenge, which we host on August 27th, once every 13 years. We also have our Club Championship coming up on August 20th and 21st, so busy golf days ahead. (4) Our game today was TTFN (Ta Ta For Now). You only count the holes that start with these letters. The winners of first flight were Ruth Gordon, Sandra Howard and Coreen Ruault. The winners of second flight were Carol Stanford, Joyce Robinson, Helga Boker. The deuce pot was again a carry over — wow, the pot is building! The Putting Pot was won by Carol Stanford. Match play continues on in the "B "division — Coreen Ruault defeated Sandra Howard and Helga Boker defeated Joyce Robinson; both were very close games. Coreen and Helga will now play off for the winner. Pat Andruschuk and Cathy Howard will play off for the winner of "A" division. We have had wonderful weather so far this summer and hope it continues into late September. Submitted by Helga Boker
Blast Off — Hayley Wilson and Kate Atkinson
Relax your muscles with self-massage Foam rolling and other similar tools are becoming commonplace in many gyms worldwide. They are a type of SMR, or Self-Myofascial Release. Even if you haven’t heard of this term, chances are you’ve tried it on yourself. Have you ever leaned up against a firm object to give yourself a massage? Well, that’s basically the same idea, only a slightly less practical version. You may be wondering how muscles become knotted in the first place. Repetitive movements, shortened or weakened muscles, and injury or trauma are a just few reasons. However they occur, tight muscles are uncomfortable and can be downright painful, so it’s no wonder we try to fix them. This is where SMR comes in handy! Whether you’re a weekend warrior
or an elite athlete, this method can ing SMR effective is the golgi tendon be used to greatly enhance your per- organ (GTO). If you’re wondering what formance. How does it work? It’s the that is, you’re not the only one. For lack same concept as a massage. By apply- of a better description, it tells us the ing gentle pressure to knotted mus- level of tension within the muscle and cles, blood flow is intendon group. When creased and therefore tension increases to helps restore muscle “However they occur, tight the point of high risk function. If you’ve muscles are uncomfortof injury, the GTO ever performed SMR stimulates muscle on yourself, you know able and can be downright spindles to relax the the first couple of painful, so it's no wonder muscle under tentimes are generally we try to fix them.” sion which, in turn, quite uncomfortable! facilitates the stretch But, as with most in a controlled manthings in life, practice makes perfect. ner and allows for greater range of moIf you continue to use it consistently tion. With foam rolling, you can simualong with regular stretching, your mo- late this muscle tension, thus causing bility will improve and the knots may the GTO to relax the muscle. A foam become less frequent. The key to mak- roller is one of many tools used for
SMR. Most are relatively inexpensive, but very effective if used regularly. Some of the benefits of adding SMR to your routine include improved mobility and range of motion, improved quality of motion, and to fill in the gaps between deep tissue massages done by a professional. You’ll want to make sure you avoid involving any of your joints as well as any recently injured areas. If you’re interested in learning how to use some of the SMR tools available on the market, set up a free consult and fitness assessment with one of Fitness 4 Life’s certified Personal Trainers. Hayley (250-688-0024) and Kate (250-688-0221) are certified personal trainers with Fitness 4 Life. Visit their website at www.fitness4life.tv for current rates and specials.
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B.C. NEWS
Black's oil refinery plan needs Canadian lenders JEFF NAGEL Black Press
B.C. businessman David Black has been forced to seek Canadian lenders to build his proposed oil refinery near Kitimat at the insistence of the Chinese bank that would act as the main financier. The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China declined to fully finance the $25-billion project, Black said, sending him to find a quarter of the required money within Canada. "It really came down to the fact that they wanted some skin in the game out of Canada and they would put 75 per cent of the mon-
ey up for the refinery," he said Monday. Black has billed the project — announced a year ago — as a way to create thousands of jobs in B.C. by refining Alberta crude oil while ensuring diluted bitumen isn't shipped in tankers, eliminating one of the biggest objections to construction of the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline that could supply the crude. Black is advancing the project through his firm Kitimat Clean Ltd., but is also majority owner of the Black Press group of
community newspapers in B.C., including this paper. He said he believes he has found lenders in Canada but gave no details, except to say he does not intend to take on equity investors. "It's too early to say where or how, but I think it's there," he said. "Financially, it's going to work out." He aims to file a project description with the provincial government in September to initiate the environmental review process. None of the major North American oil companies have expressed any interest in financing or partnering on the re-
RDEK Public Hearing Notice BYLAW 2483 Bylaw Amendment - Windermere The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Travis Williams and Shelley Streicek to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the zoning designation of the subject property to allow for the keeping of small farm animals. The subject property is located in Windermere and is shown on the attached map. Bylaw No. 2483 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 288, 2013 (Windermere / Williams & Streicek)” will amend the zoning designation of Lot 4, District Lot 8, Kootenay District, Plan NEP66908 from R-1, Single Family Residential Zone to SH-1, Small Holding Residential Zone. A public hearing will be held at: Windermere Community Hall 4726 North Street, Windermere, BC Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and District of Invermere. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/ numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.
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finery but Black said that's no surprise. Oil extraction is traditionally more profitable than refining, he said, and the biggest energy firms may not want a new refinery competing against ones they already own. "I understand all that and decided early on I just had to find a way around that and I think I've found it." The $25-billion cost includes roughly $16 billion for the refinery — more than initially estimated due to a new refining process that promises to emit half as much greenhouse gas — with the rest covering a natural gas pipeline, a fleet of tankers and the cost of the oil pipeline, if necessary. Besides securing financing, Black said he must secure sites
for the refinery and the marine terminal with the Kitselas and Haisla First Nations, determine if inland first nations along the proposed pipeline corridor can come on board and to button down formal supply agreements with Canadian oil companies. He said an engineering firm from Calgary has endorsed the alternative refining process. Black reiterated his position that he could build the refinery even if the Enbridge's Northern Gateway pipeline project is rejected and instead bring oil via train, but he emphasized pipelines are safer. A pipeline would bring money and benefits for first nations and local communities that wouldn't come with rail ship-
ments, he added. Oil-on-rail shipments have been growing quickly as a way to get Alberta oil to market, but a pall was cast over the method last month when a runaway train carrying light crude oil exploded and destroyed the heart of Lac-Mégantic, Quebec. Black said it's not clear to him whether there would be a risk of explosion with the rail shipment of diluted oil sands bitumen, but said he would welcome research to address that question. Sending the required oil by rail would add 12 trains per day on the CN Rail line across northern B.C. and Black said that would mean a significant increase in noise and traffic disruption in northern towns.
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Major mine expansion Work is now starting on a major coal mine expansion near Tumbler Ridge, in B.C.'s northeast. Anglo American Mining Group subsidiary Peace River Coal is investing $200 million to open the new Roman Mine adjacent to its existing Trend Mine. The company promises to maintain 450 existing jobs and expects to create 100 new jobs in construction over the 16-year mine life. It was approved and permitted this month in an unusually quick turnaround time. Anglo American aims to boost production of northeast metallurgical coal, used in steel making, from 1.5 to at least 2.5 million tonnes annually. The coking coal would be hauled by rail to Prince Rupert for export. Provincial officials were on hand to count the project as a step toward Victoria's Jobs Plan goal of opening several new mines and adding thousands of jobs by 2015. But Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett noted the project is also about protecting what now exists. "If Roman wasn't going to get built, in four years we would lose 450 mining jobs in this area plus all the indirect benefits that come from this mine," he said. Anglo American is giving up tenure to 1,852 hectares of land to protect caribou habitat in what CEO Mark Cutifani called an unprecedented conservation step. The firm is also contributing $2.5 million to the Peace Northern Caribou Plan and signing benefit agreements that will deliver jobs to local First Nations.
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Horoscope Third Week of August
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ARIES Now is a great time to explore new culinary horizons, Aries. You just may find a new type of cuisine that you never would have anticipated liking.
CANCER Cancer, make travel plans before the summer passes you by. There has never been a better time to get out for a road trip or book a weekend jaunt to somewhere special.
LIBRA Libra, despite the many changes you have made, you still don’t feel completely satisfied. You can’t put your finger on what is off, but you will get to it eventually.
TAURUS Taurus, if you feel like there haven’t been too many opportunities to socialize with friends, host your own gathering of friends and family. Start planning now.
LEO Leo, it can be difficult to upstage you, but someone else steps into the spotlight at work and it has you reeling for a little while. Be the bigger person and offer congrats.
SCORPIO Scorpio, you have heard the saying that you catch more flies with honey. Be prepared to lay the honey on especially thick this week. Have fun with it.
GEMINI Gemini, sometimes forgetting responsibilities and acting like a child for a day can be good for the spirit. Take a mental health day and don’t let worries get you down for a few hours.
VIRGO Virgo, you might be ultra careful when choosing friends, but keep in mind those closest to you have been there through thick and thin. Remember that this week.
SAGITTARIUS Sagittarius, it’s hard to smile when you are feeling upset. This is not the week to let your true feelings show, though. Get through your obligations first.
CAPRICORN Capricorn, if you have been thinking about getting active to shed a few pounds, then try something fun like playing a sport. Exercise doesn’t have to mean time in the gym. AQUARIUS Certain aspects of your life are a work in progress, Aquarius. Other things you have under control. This week, focus on the things that may be holding you back. PISCES Pisces, while creative pursuits tickle your fancy this week, some more mundane tasks require your immediate attention.
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Where's the line? Try to find the line between your economic life and the other aspects of your life, and I bet you will have a lot of difficulty figuring out where it is. Take everything into consideration as you do this – your work goals, your ambitions and dreams, the things you want, the needs of your family, your spouse, the opportunities for your children, their educational needs. For many of us it is impossible. All of us will find our economic needs blend into our lives. There are a lot of changes in our economy as well as other areas we have to live with. For example, there are a lot more new jobs, each of them requiring different knowledge and skills. While once people could do the same job their whole life, the average is now about a dozen different kinds of work. But a whole category of issues makes decisions more difficult – the interactivity of world events. We are constantly bombarded with new evidence of this interactivity, such as the financial situation in Europe, the expansion of unemployment throughout the world (Spain’s new university grads face unemployment in excess of 40 per cent. General youth unemployment in Spain is more than half.) There is, however, a certain logic working in our economic world. The first and most obvious aspect is that economic downturn drives people further afield and has driven several waves of emigration. The second development that comes along with unemployment is development of new kinds of jobs to meet new demands. In addition to these behaviors we have seen other ways of coping with unemployment. Some of the old ways of coping will no longer work as in the past. We have seen periods of profound transformation of our economy before (the once-large business surrounding horse-drawn equipment in farm and city). We have not before seen so many industries and jobs disappearing at such a rapid rate and in
so many fields of work. At the same time we see a whole range of new businesses develop, bringing a whole range of opportunities as they grow. I am not going to say something like, ‘we have seen it all before.’ We haven’t. Not so fast and across
so many areas. There is no question we are seeing unique events taking place. But our ancestors have seen difficult situations during their lifetimes. Sometimes survival was hard, and some people didn’t. Particularly those who have lived through a war have seen severe disruption of society, of work, and of the entire old order of things. Some people survived, coping as well as they could. We here in our little valley are going through our own version of change, and it is having a huge im-
pact on our work and way of living. Some of us are coping reasonably well. Some of us are having greater difficulty. Fortunately, here, neighbors help quite often, and that’s good to see. Each of us, though, can do something to help ourselves and our families, and the sooner we do it the better-off we’ll be. That is what we can call a ‘personal audit,.’ This will be easier for some than others, but it is not usually something anyone would normally call easy. It means sitting down with the people involved and asking some challenging questions. The questions are about the things that matter most in life, making choices about which are at the top of the list of ‘necessities’ and which are down lower. It means figuring out what’s possible and what’s not and what must be left behind in life. And most of all, it means finding ways to go about ensuring the important items on the list get accomplished. Here is a general pattern that is useful in figuring these things out. It is a pattern we use a lot with people who come to us as they try to find a way to do what’s necessary and ensure what’s important gets done. First, do a self-audit. That is, think about what you really want from life. If you ask the right questions of yourself, you will quickly discover there are very important things and those you find less important. (A tool you might find useful is asking ‘why does this matter? What do I want to achieve and why?) Second, gather the people important in your life, share what you have thought of and ask them the same questions. Third, create a ‘hierarchy’ so important needs for the whole family – including you - are considered. Most important at the top and less important needs lower on the list. Fourth, come in and see us. Bring your list and the hierarchy and let us help figure out how the most important things can be achieved. That’s what we do.
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ALCOHOLICS Anonymous If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. Call 250-342-2424 for more information. All meetings are at 8 p.m. Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday groups - Columbia United AA at the BC Services building, south end, 625 4th Street Invermere. Radium Friendship Group: Friday, Catholic Church. All meetings are open.
Lost & Found Found, at James Chabot beach. Ipod. Please call 250688-0202 to identify. Found: Bracelet outside Buds Bar and Lounge. Call 250341-6299 to identify.
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Career Opportunities The District of Kitimat is seeking to fill the following positions: Project Engineer: must be a professional Civil Engineer with minimum 3 years professional experience (preferably in municipal environment) and eligible for registration with APEGBC. Permanent full-time (PFT) exempt staff position with competitive compensation and full benefits. Deputy Operations Manager: will have several years experience in municipal or related field and post-secondary education in Water Quality, Civil or Building Technology or related Trade Qualification. PFT exempt staff position with competitive compensation and full benefits. Engineering Technologist 2. Must have a civil engineering technologist diploma, 3 years experience in the civil/municipal discipline, and eligibility for registration with ASTTBC. Bargaining Unit position. Wage: $37.01 - $44.78/hr over 2 years. Submit resumes by September 10, 2013, 4:30 p.m., to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, B.C. V8C 2H7. Fax (250) 632-4995, e-mail dok@kitimat.ca. Further information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca
SELFDESIGN High, a Class 1 Independent School, certified by the B.C. Ministry of Education, is part of the SelfDesign Learning Community, a learning program based upon choice, conversation, mutual respect, curiosity, discovery and enthusiasm. We are looking for B.C. Certified high school teachers to join an exciting SelfDesign project in Rossland BC. We are offering our educational program to youth in Rossland in a blended format (a blend of some online and mostly face to face work) at the Seven Summits Learning Centre in Rossland BC. If you are an inquiry based, creative and open-minded teacher who is passionate about their discipline, this is an exciting opportunity to work with us to offer high school workshop courses to youth from grades 8-12. Our online courses are fully developed and supported with personalized learning resources to deliver flexible programs that suit the needs of learners. This is part-time contract work. The size of the contract will be dependent upon enrollment in the program. To express your interest, email your resume to: hr@selfdesignhigh.org
Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta. Experienced server’s are required at the Farside Pub in Fairmont. Email Resume to steve.kuffler@gmail.com.
HOUSEKEEPERS Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities. Required for Super 8 motel.
Please contact 250-342-8888 MOTEL MANAGEMENT required for Ponoka, Alberta. We are seeking a positive, capable, entrepreneurial person or couple with previous resort or motel experience. Email resume: Pamela@inntimateinns.com
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LOGGING AND Construction jobs. We are looking for experienced and motivated people for the following positions: Hoe Chuckers, Roadbuilders, Skidder Operators, Yarding Crews (tower and gy, hooktender, rigging puller, linewinder), Weight Scale operators, Processors, Front End Loaders, Lowbed and Log Trucker Drivers. Lots of work, local to Fraser Valley and out of town, various day shifts, benefits, good pay, good people. Please fax resume to 778-732-0227 or email loggingjobs@gmail.com Malwa Motels Inc o/a Days Inn in Golden is hiring: 6 Full Time Housekeeping Room Attendants - no exp needed, duties incl. sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, making beds, cleaning bathrooms, etc. $13.75/hr, 40hrs/wk 3 Front Desk Clerks & Relief Night Auditor- exp. an asset, duties incl. taking reservations and cancellations, registering guests, assigning rooms, processing telephone calls, providing information on hotel facilities and services, calculating charges and processing payments, etc. $13.00/hr, 40hrs/wk FAX RESUMES 250-344-6673 EMAIL RESUMES info@daysinngolden.ca
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is seeking full-time or part-time wait staff to join our Canadian Austrian young dynamic team. Work hard, have fun and make good money. Call 250-347-6553 to apply.
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PRESTIGE Hotels & Resorts require a full-time Room Attendants to clean and prepare rooms for hotel guests. Position is available at the Best Western Plus – Prestige Inn Radium Hot Springs, 7493 Main St. W., Radium Hot Springs BC. No experience required. Applicant must have basic English. Terms: Full Time Permanent, Shift, Weekend and Weekdays. Wage: $13.75/hr. MSP Benefits after 6 months. Complete employment application (found on http://www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com/careers.php) and submit with your resume to Career@PrestigeHotels.ca PRESTIGE Hotels & Resorts require a full-time Front Desk Agents to make room reservations, register guests, provide information to guests and process payments. Position is available at the Best Western Plus – Prestige Inn Radium Hot Springs, 7493 Main St. W., Radium Hot Springs BC. No experience required. Applicant must have a strong command of English (written and oral). Terms: Full Time Permanent, Shift, Weekend and Weekdays. Wage: $13.00/hr. MSP Benefits after 6 months. Complete employment application (found on http://www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com/careers.php) and submit with your resume to Career@PrestigeHotels.ca
Trades, Technical GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General laborers and tradesmen for oil and gas industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.
Help Wanted
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0911611 BC LTD o/a Tim Hortons 496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K2
Food Counter Attendant Full-time/shift work Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends $11.05/hour + medical/dental/group benefits. Apply via email: timhortons.invermere@gmail.com
A successful supermarket operating in Elkford, BC is currently looking for a
Journeyman/Apprentice Meat Cutter
We offer competitive wages based on previous experience. Individual must be motivated, willing to learn, and be able to work in a busy retail environment. Please mail, fax or email resume to: Kootenay Market #320 2 Cranbrook St. N. Cranbrook, BC V1C 3P6 Fax (250)426-1847 kootenaymarket@telus.net
In Memoriam
Celebration of Life
HANK CAMPSALL Saturday, August 24th, 2-6 p.m.
Wycliffe Rodeo grounds at the Henderson Building.
Obituaries
Obituaries
DUNNE, Cecilia Frances
May 25, 1923 – July 25, 2013 Survived by her brother Michael; sisters Eveleen (Betty) and Joan and brother-in-law Ralph; six nieces and nephews and 11 great-nieces and nephews. Frances was a Spillimacheen Postmaster for 55 years and at her time of retirement was Canada’s longest serving Postmaster. She loved the opera and held seasons’ tickets to the Vancouver opera for 26 years. She enjoyed playing bingo at the Golden Legion for many years and was an avid cribbage and bridge player. A graveside service was held on August 17th at the Legion Cemetery in Golden, BC.
Are you a motivated, organized and experienced marketing professional with strong communication skills? Do you love the mountains and enjoy skiing or snowboarding?
Graphic Design & Marketing Coordinator Creation and production of all artwork, coordinating marketing projects and timelines and maintaining brand continuity.
Sales and Marketing Coordinator Group sales focus - developing and retaining strong relationships with all business customers. Assists with the coordination of marketing projects, event planning and execution. Both roles are full-time, year-round, based in Jasper and report to VP Marketing & Sales. More detailed position descriptions are available by contacting Brian Rode at brrode@skimarmot.com. Please forward your cover letter and resume to: brrode@skimarmot.com Attention: Brian Rode
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Lessons/Training Music For Young Children lessons: Group Piano Lessons focusing on piano, rhythm, theory and singing. Lessons in Invermere and Fairmont ages 3-12 yrs old. Limited space so register now for fall!! Call Tanya DuBois at 250-341-1432 or email tanyadubois@shaw.ca
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Building Supplies LOG HOME shell kit WRC 6X8 flat 3 bdrm w/grge & curved glass sunroom, ready to ship, 604-856-9732
Free Items 900 sqft Cabin in Tretheway beach area Windermere. Free, pay only the cost to move structure by early Sept. preferred. Call 403-816-5366.
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For Sale By Owner BEAUTIFUL 3300 sq/f custom built home, 10 acres, 10 min. d’town Cranbrook $509,900 priced to sell, to view call Rob 587-216-2334 or OPEN house Sat Aug 17th 11-4 pm ROBSON Home For Sale: $185,000 (5 min to Castlegar) 1 bdrm, 1100 sqft, Ready to move in. 250-304-2944
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Acreage Build your getaway ranch, farm, or eco-lodge campsite - spectacular site on the Columbia River in Edgewater District www.riverlandquest.com edgeh2o@telus.net 250-347-9660.
Apt/Condo for Rent 2BDRM, 1 1/2 BATH apartment for rent, in Canal Flats. Great view, parking, F/S, D/W, microwave. $700 + utilities & D.D. Available immediately. Call (250)3495306 or (250)489-8389. AKISKINOOK resort - 1 bdrm fully furnished condo, newly renovated, indoor pool, hot tub. $775/ month includes cable. Call 403-281-3991.
CONDO FOR RENT. FERNIE IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. SPOTLESS FULLY FURNISHED 2 B/ROOMS, TOP FLOOR, $1300 MONTH INCLUDES UTILITIES, NO PETS, NO SMOKING. 403 527 4664 ljbrown7@telusplanet.net Invermere furnished, close to downtown. 2-bdrm, 2-bath on 2 levels. N/S, N/P & no partiers. References, $1000/mo + utilities. Call 403-978-4559.
Homes for Rent Invermere 2 bdrm, newer duplex, appliances, AC, garage, N/S, N/P. Great location $1100/mth + util. References. Avail Sept 1. 250-342-2941. Wilder/Invermere, quiet street, bright, spacious, newly renovated, 4 bdrm, walkout w/carport. 2.5 bath, W/D, fireplace, large yard, deck & garden, 4 blocks from beach, NS, NP, $1250/mo + hydro. 1 yr lease, DD. Available Sept 1. 403609-7315 or olinger@shaw.ca
Cars - Domestic 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis. Great car and a great car to drive. 27 mpg. No rust. Very well maintained. Must sell! $2200 O.B.O. 250-342-8773.
Off Road Vehicles MOBILE Car Wrap Campaigns For A Water Beverages Drinks (Link Art™ Inc). Interested Car Owners Should Apply & Earn $500/WK. Text: 347-842-0637 OR linksconceptads@yahoo.com
Trucks & Vans 1996 Ford Aerostar XLT all wheel drive van. Still a really good vehicle. Very well maintained. Must sell! $1700.00 O.B.O. 250-342-8773.
For Sale 2002 GMC Sierra 4X4
Fully loaded 3/4, only 135,500 km’s, tow package with transmission cooler and five point hitch. Excellent condition only two owners. Brand new winter tires only used half a season. Asking $11,000. Call 403 803-8959
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Suites, Lower Riverside Golf Course lg 2 br walkout suite. $800/mo + half cable-int-utilites. Avail Oct 1. 403-710-1275.
107 Westridge Dr. 6 yrs new, incredible views, great location. Large detached garage. Will consider trade. Asking $590,000 call 250-342-8773 after 6 p.m.
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Lakeshore BOSWELL - Lakefront Home with 115ft grassy beach front. Great view over Kootenay Lake. 1600 square ft with 3+1 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, large family room. Large workshop, quonset, boat-house with 18ft Sea Ray Open Bow boat. $465,000 Phone: 250-2238227; email: helgach@theeastshore.net
2003 Four Winns Fish & Ski Freedom 180 F/S,
fully serviced 4.3L VOLVO PENTA engine, removable side windows for more fishing room, tilt steering, removable seats with interchanging seat posts, rear entry ladder, front control for rear leg trim, full cover with anti pooling poles, electric motor off bow for fishing, custom matched trailer, Bimini top.
This is really a great boat!! $15,000 obo. (250)354-7471 Nelson
CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship Services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman Pastor Rev. David Morton 1-866-426-7564
WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED 250-342-6644 100-7th Avenue, Invermere www.wvsm.ca Reverend Laura Hermakin
Sunday, August 25th 9:30 a.m. Worship at All Saint’s, Edgewater. 10:30 a.m. Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. Everyone welcome!
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 712 - 12 Ave, Invermere Saturday at 5 p.m. Sunday at 9 a.m. St. Joseph’s Church Highway 93-95, Radium Hot Springs Sunday at 11 a.m. Sacred Heart Parish 808 - 11 Street, Golden Sunday at 5 p.m. St. Anthony’s Mission Corner of Luck and Dunn, Canal Flats
Saturday at 4:30 p.m. (served from Kimberly)
RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP For more information call 250-342-6633 or 250-347-6334 Loving God, Loving People #4 - 7553 Main Street 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
VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Hwy. 93/95 1 km north of Windermere Pastor: Murray Wittke
Sunday, August 25th 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service JOINT SERVICE 10 a.m. Worship & Word with Valley Christian Kid’s Church Provided Assembly … at the lake, in front of Pynelogs. “Loving Proverbs: Call the office at 250-342-9511 for more information. Worthy Things To Say” www.valleychristianonline.com … Pastor Trevor Hagan ministering.
Sharing Truth Showing Love Following the Spirit
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Outdoor adventures In July, the 2013 class of the Outdoor Youth Leadership program at Blue Lake Centre enjoyed some spectacular scenery while gaining an appreciation for nature, sustainability and ecosystem management. Blue Lake Forest Education Society (BLFES) is a non-profit, charitable organization that focuses on providing education opportunities to children and youth through experiential learning programs. It operates Blue Lake Centre, the society's outdoor centre located 26 kilometres west of Canal Flats. Blue Lake Centre, which is completely off the grid, was established in 1977 and has grown extensively over the years. Blue Lake's 13-day Outdoor Youth Leadership programs are designed for teens aged 14 to 17 and focus on developing leadership, communication, problem solving, trip preparation and wilderness skills. Through August, Blue Lake Centre continues to offer programming for children aged 7 to 13. Call 250-426-3676 or visit www.bluelakecentre.com for more information.
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DISTRICT OF INVERMERE Request for Proposal (RFP) Wildfire Operational Treatment – Block 14 The District of Invermere invites Proposal submissions from qualified Companies / Individuals for: Management and Implementation of Interface Fire Fuel Reduction Treatments.
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The Request for Proposal will be evaluated based on experience and success in similar projects as well as specific implementation and management strategies related to Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative grant funding for Community Wildfire Fuel Reduction.
Animal Name: Junebug and Buster (aka The Sausages) Age: 1 year Family: The Hughes Fun fact: Border Collie mixes, these siblings from GALS are inseperable! They enjoy each others’ companionship each and every day, all day, making for two very happy dogs. To be featured, send in your companion’s name, age and photo, along with a fun fact or story about them! Be sure to include your name. Email editor@invermerevalleyecho.com
The approved funding is for approximately 100 hectares is confirmed and may commence upon award. The project must be fully complete prior to May of 2015. Project information can be obtained by contacting Rory Hromadnik, 250-342-9281 ext 235, planning@invermere.net or at the District of Invermere Municipal office, 914 8th avenue, Invermere B.C. during regular business hours 8:30am to 4:30 pm August 15 to August 29, 2013. Sealed proposals marked “Wildfire Operational Treatment – Block 14” will be received up to 2:00 pm MST, Friday August 30, 2013. There will be no public opening for this request for proposal. Proposals will be opened privately by the District of Invermere after the closing time specified. If you wish to contact the District of Invermere in response to the awarding, please do so after the closing time specified. The District of Invermere reserves the right to waive formalities in any proposal, or reject any or all proposals, or accept the proposal deemed most favorable in the interest of the municipality. Rory Hromadnik, Development Services District of Invermere, Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 250-342-9281 ext 235 planning@invermere.net
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