Invermere Valley Echo, September 11, 2013

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With a sunny summer that resulted in surprisingly few significant forest fires now coming to an end, Columbia River – Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald is focusing on how government can do a better job ensuring B.C. forests experience more summers like this one.

“We've been fortunate with this fire season; it looks like we're going to get through with very few fires and a limited impact on natural resource dependent communities,” he told The Echo. “But we do know the fuel load is building, and that the sensible thing to do is to protect out communities by doing this thinning and preventative work.”

The province's wildfire management branch recorded 1,687 reported wildfires for the season as of September 1st, significantly below the B.C. average of nearly 2,000 fires each summer. Despite several dry weather records being set around the province, this year's fires burned a total of 11,434 hectares, far less than the average damage of more than 130,000 hectares.

However, the build-up of dead and dry timber around communities continues to be an issue, said Macdonald, who sees too few communities using provincial forest fuel reduction programs to remove dry timber, as Canal Flats has been doing this summer.

“Across the province, I have real concerns about fuel management in the interface,” he said.

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Greenhouse adopts green transport DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

A two-wheeled innovation will be rolling into Windermere’s Fall Fair this year, courtesy of the forward-thinking folks at the Groundswell Network Society.

Produce from Groundswell’s Community Greenhouse will be brought to the event via the group’s new pedalassisted electric bicycle, a chromed-out creation which is capable of cruising up to 29 kilometres per hour.

“The bike has a bit of bling to it, and it gets the conversation going,” Groundswell Project Leader Bill Swan told The Echo. “There are renewable energy alternatives to transportation, and that’s the main reason we’re doing it.”

The two-wheeler came from Belize Bikes, and was branded “The Chopper,” for its lengthened frame and extended forks. Groundswell purchased the bike in July, and charges its electric batteries mainly at the greenhouse, where electricity is delivered via rooftop solar panels.

The bike features 26-inch front wheel, a chrome moly frame and a 500-watt electric hub motor mounted on the massive tired 24-inch rear wheel. Powered by a lithium battery, the long-lasting energy source can be extended if the rider pushes the pedals.

Those who shop at the Invermere Farmers’ Market are likely familiar with the vehicle, as it’s been used to carry greenhouse-grown produce and an informative Groundswell set-up to the weekly event.

“Before we had it, staff were walking or using gas-powered vehicles, so we’re quite proud of the fact that we reduced the use of gas powered vehicles,” said Mr. Swan.

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DAN WALTON/ECHO PHOTO In front of their solar-powered headquarters, Groundswell project leader Bill Swan rides the new pedal-assisted electric bike, while Groundswell summer intern Katherine Bergeron mans the information station.

The total cost for the electric bike, along with the trailer attachment, reached nearly $3,000 – a price tag that was manageable because of a boost from the Columbia Basin Trust. Mr. Swan admits the price is steep, but said the cost is comparable to many non-electric bicycles.

“I think [the market for] electric bikes is definitely expanding,” he said.

With a maximum three-hour charge, the bike will carry its passenger for one to two hours, Mr. Swan said, depending on the amount of strain facing the motor.

To give an idea of its power, Mr. Swan said a cyclist on the bicycle could easily ride up the Athalmer hill by applying the full throttle with some additional pedal power.

But to avoid unnecessary stress on the motor, the team uses a map to lead riders through the most gradual routes for uphill travel.

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September long weekend numbers show valley's economy is recovering STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

The Labour Day long weekend drew crowds of visitors to the upper Columbia Valley, giving a welcome boost to many businesses in the area.

The valley's visitor centres reported higher tourist numbers this year than the recorded for last year's Labour Day long weekend and many major businesses and resort said they were near capacity for the three-day vacation and the Friday before it.

The Invermere Visitors Centre at the crossroads had 146 groups (or 308 individuals) Friday through Monday — exactly the same number as it did last year, but the downtown visitor kiosk had an increase compared with last year and had 56 groups (97 people).

“The downtown kiosk was way up this year,” said Columbia Valley visitor centre manager Kathy Tyson, who added the downtown kiosk was closed on the long weekend Sunday last year, while this year it was closed on the long weekend Monday. Monday is the final day of the vacation and many visitors were likely already on the way home by then, according to Ms. Tyson “That may have made the difference,” she said, adding that the downtown kiosk is now closed for the season.

The visitor centre in Radium had 1,243 visitors during the weekend, 350 more than the centre saw during Labour Day long weekend last year, according to Tourism Radium's event co-ordinator Kara Cassidy.

“It was a huge increase,” said Ms. Cassidy, adding the market and music on main were particularly successful.

“It was really busy in Radium; traffic was just crazy on Monday,” she said.

Copper Point Resort had a standout weekend, said general manager Amanada Robinson.

“It was our best revenue weekend the resort has ever experienced,” said Ms. Robinson, adding the resort was completely full for the three days and had two weddings.

“It was amazing, smooth and great,” she said.

Ms. Robinson also helps head up the Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Committee and said other tourism business owners in that group expressed similar sentiments about the Labour Day long weekend.

The valley is finally starting to recover from the economic downturn, said

“Business levels were really strong... it was a really great finish to the summer.”

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“We had an amazing weekend, it was busy, full and everything was just great,” said Fairmont Hot Springs marketing manager Fiona Cull, adding guests at the RV campground were finally able to use the new bridge.

“We definitely were impacted by the June 20th Calgary floods but August has been great, really strong. We've really bounced back for sure this past month, so we're delighted with how it's gone,” said Ms. Cull, adding that perhaps many people planning on coming to the valley earlier in the summer simply deferred their vacations plans until later, making the

final month a boon to the resort.

The high visitors numbers during the long weekend may also be a result of a late school start date in Calgary, said Ms. Cull.

“It's been a been a big year for us,” said Ms. Cull, adding last summer (when a debris slide hit Fairmont Hot Springs) was a challenge, but businesses have done a lot of work and seem to be recovering.

“It was really a strong weekend for us,” said Panorama Mountain Village marketing manager Scott Morgan, adding Sunday, September 1st was the resort's busiest day of the summer in terms of chairlift uses, with 600 different visitors taking lift that day.

Mr. Morgan said the first-ever Grizzly Panorama Trail Marathon race helped boost numbers that day.

“It definitely was a huge day for us; business levels were really strong,” said Mr. Morgan. “We're definitely up (in visitors numbers) from the Labour Day long weekend last year.

It was a really great finish to the summer.”

Both of Copper Point's golf courses were more or less booked solid for the whole four-day vacation.

“It was actually a great weekend, we were really busy,” said the courses' general manager Brian Schaal, adding the course were even packed on the Monday (which is typically the slowest business day of a long weekend) and Tuesday (the first day after the vacation).

“We're really happy with the numbers and it seems like all our remaining weekends up until September 28th are going to be full as well, so it looks like we'll have a good close to the season,” said Mr. Schaal.

Chicory sets elevation record, prompts outreach DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

The Friends of Kootenay National Park recently discovered an invasive plant at an unprecedented elevation, which has parks officials reminding visitors about the threat of non-native plants.

At the Kootenay Viewpoint on Highway 93, a chicory was identified at an elevation of 1,365 metres, more than double its average elevation of 600 metres.

But while the plant is growing at new heights, the mountain roads provided ideal growing conditions for the chicory.

"We would become more concerned if it were identified in an undisturbed site, such as an alpine valley or a subalpine meadow," Parks Canada fire and vegetation specialist Gregg Walker told The Echo.

"We're actively managing invasive species all the time through a management and monitoring program, and

there's a wide range of them," he said. "Chicories are not one of our highest priority species."

With the 10-year program implemented, the strategy will see employees focus on species that are "more likely to get out of hand and change the native plant environments of our parks."

The high-priority species in Kootenay National Park include knapweed, toadflax, orange hogweed and leafy spurge, among others.

"A big priority for us is early detection, so If you detect these early, you'll have a much better chance of controlling them,” he said.

While invasive species like chicory don't create severe changes upon their surroundings, the potential exists for such plants to cause irreversible effects on native ecosystems.

"The native wildlife and the park visitors would notice, and it would be a problem for them," Mr. Walker said.

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"It's also a problem for agriculture and forestry," he said.

The International Union for Conservation — "the United Nations for conservation," as Mr. Walker dubbed it — ranks invasive species as the number two threat facing functioning ecosystems, second only to habitat loss.

"We have to be on top of invasive plants," he said.

As chicories can be found throughout the park along with other invasive plants, Mr. Walker asks visitors who observe a plant they think is an invasive weed, to con-

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tact Park authorities so they can take immediate action.

"Part of our program is to have education and outreach materials available so that people in the park can get a little booklet at our visitors centres about which invasive plants we're looking for," he said.

He described chicories as with a purple and blue colour.

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The plants grow from 20 to 60 centimetres approximately, and are quite common throughout the park, he said, especially in the drier areas.

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Father and son fly from PEI to Invermere STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

The Upper Columbia Valley has many second homeowners, but quite likely none of them have arrived in the valley by flying a homebuilt four-seat plane all the way from P.E.I., until Dico Reijers and his dad John did just that last week.

The father and son duo left their homes in Charlottetown, ducked across the U.S. border (where plane fuel is significantly cheaper), and touched down to refuel in New York and Wisconsin before overnighting in Miles City, Montana. The next day, they continued to Lethbridge, Cranbrook and finally Invermere — with a total in-air time of 11 hours during the two-day trip.

“It was really neat to do it once; I'm not sure I'd do it again,” said the younger Mr. Reijers. The pair were waiting out the thunderstorm forecast for last weekend in Invermere, with the plan of flying back to P.E.I as soon as the clouds cleared.

The return trip would likely be with significant tailwinds and would probably only take nine hours, said Mr. Reijers, adding he's been flying for 10 years.

Mr. Reijers and his wife own a studio unit at Panorama Mountain Village, but recently had twins and wanted to purchase somewhere larger for them to stay when in the valley, particularly since this winter they are planning on coming for three months.

The couple bought a condo on the advice of friends and Mr. Reijers needed to come check it out and move their belong-

ings, so he used the opportunity to fly out with his father.

“We hadn't flown much this summer because we were busy with the twins, so I took it as an excuse to bring out the baby stuff” he said, adding his dad would have been bored at home, so he came along for the ride.

“Flying is great because you have the freedom to go wherever you want to go,” said Mr. Reijers, adding that he wanted to fly his own plane from an early age.

“But in some ways, it's not as exciting as many would think — takeoff and landing are the only parts you really have to work. It's 95 per cent boredom and five per cent work,” he said.

This trip was the first time Mr. Reijers flew over large mountains, although he did a previous trip out to the Grand Canyon.

The plane is a Lancair IVP, built by somebody else and then purchased by Mr. Reijers.

“It was comfortable enough, but it's easier to let somebody else fly,” he said. The time it takes to fly commercially to P.E.I (which involves driving from Invermere to Calgary, arriving early at the airport for check in, stopping over in Toronto and possibly changing planes before flying to Charlottetown) is almost equivalent to the amount of time it takes to fly a small plane there, he said.

Mr. Reijers's work in information technology and computers allows him to do his job just about anywhere there is an online connection, giving him the flexibility to work at home in P.E.I. or at the couple's new condo at Panorama Mountain Village.

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The golf course isn’t booked and the players don’t show, but the money raised by the Phantom Celebrating Health Care Golf tournament, brought to you by Kootenay Savings and the East Kootenay Foundation for Health, is the only event in town where you can be a “no-show” and still make a difference.

The charitable event, billed as a “phantom” event supposedly scheduled for midSeptember is a unique way to carry on the tradition of the now-defunct annual Celebrating Health Care Golf Tournament.

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Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund Technical Review Committee Alternate Expressions of Interest The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) in partnership with the Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP) are seeking to fill one vacancy on a five person Technical Review Committee to make recommendations on allocating annual funding for conservation projects for the area from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen.

Term is for two years. Travel expenses will be covered for those who require them. You do not need to live in the Columbia Valley to apply.

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Celebrating a growing community GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

The long lazy days of summer are becoming a distant memory, as a crispness begins to permeate the early morning and late evening air.

Young kids are watching out for local RCMP bike patrols on their way to school, while the older ones who've just begun to drive are trying to keep their speed down in school zones. Hunters are cleaning out their rifles in anticipation of their favourite time of the year.

And the valley's few farmers are making their final harvests of the season.

The B.C. Association of Farmers’ Markets has declared September 8th to September 15th as Farmers Appreciation Week, which is a worthwhile undertaking. Though farmers have never had it easy, the trend towards centralized food production has made life harder for them over the past half-century.

Long-hours of back-breaking work are the norm for any small or medium-sized farm enterprise trying to compete with the big boys of agricultural production. But by taking creative approaches, local farmers have captured the imagination (and discretionary spending) of many valley residents.

Just look at the crowds at the Invermere Farmers' Market — it's abundantly clear that many of us greatly appreciate the valleygrown and value-added products that originate in the soils of Windermere, on a farmer's acreage in the Toby Benches, or elsewhere in the Upper Columbia region.

This coming Saturday marks the final farmers' market of the season, one in which the vendors' participation has increased so much that there's been a waiting list for spots every weekend since the end of June. Of the 13 years over which the farmer's market has been established here, it's never been more popular.

For the most part, the market is successful because there are genuinely good local products on offer. Few people attend out of a sense of obligation to support local food security; many come because it's a good way to eat well while supporting the producer directly.

So instead of sleeping in, take the time this Saturday to support local growers and say thanks by buying what they have to offer.

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Rocky Talk — Marilyn Berry

Let's talk Rockies hockey Welcome to Rocky Talk, a new column filled with info all about the Columbia Valley Rockies. Our very own Junior B team is celebrating its 35th year as a member of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) this season. It's quite an achievement — and it has only happened because of the tremendous support from the community.

The 2013-2014 season officially kicks off for the Rockies on Friday (yes, Friday the 13th) when the team travels to Creston to face off against the Thunder Cats. It should be a great match-up as the teams split a pair of exhibition games during pre-season action. As you all know, exhibition games can be quite deceiving depending on what each coach is looking for out of a particular game.

Rockies Hockey Fun Day takes place at the Eddie Mountain Me-

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morial Arena on Saturday, September 14th starting with a tailgate party at 2 p.m., followed by a Rockies Alumni game at 4 p.m. and the season home opener at 7:30 p.m.

The Rockies invite you to come down and mix and mingle with the returning players both before their afternoon game as well as in the mezzanine after the league game.

The opposition for the Rockies is a team enjoying their very first year in the league, the 100 Mile House Wranglers.

So who's back from last year? You can look for veterans Ryan Henderson, Josh Haley, Mitch Rosko, Kirk Lissel, Brad Palumbo, Damon Raven, Jerome Thorne, Dustin Boone and Briar McNaney — there's no promise they will be on the ice during the home opener, but all were in action during exhibition play with the exception of Palumbo, who thinks he will be ready to play

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Some new names to watch for include Doan Smith, Spencer Barlow, Graham Watkins, Logan Kerner and Zach Schlitt. These are some players that stood out in my mind during the three exhibition games I was able to watch, not after speaking with the coaching staff.

One ticket will get you into both games on Saturday, or pick up your season pass and enjoy all the regular season home games. The KIJHL is one of, if not the best, Junior B hockey leagues in the country. You are sure to be entertained and will be helping to support youth in our community. I am very proud to be associated with the Rockies organization and look forward to seeing you at the Eddie!

Marilyn Berry writes about the Columbia Valley Rockies every second week in The Echo, and can be reached at maberry7@yahoo.com .

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MLA Report — Norm Macdonald

Off the Record — Nicole Trigg

Getting accurate information

Plastic planet

For Members of the Legislative Assembly, it was a somewhat unusual summer. The provincial legislature was in session for part of June and all of July.

The only focus of this sitting was to pass the provincial budget because the budget was not passed prior to the May election. The budget process consisted of the presentation of a $44 billion spending plan, but it also included a great deal of other financial information.

It is the role of the opposition to scrutinize government spending. As the critic for Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, I questioned the Minister for several days, looking at each line of the budget for his ministry.

The documents presented by the government in this post-election budget were dramatically different from the assertions the BC Liberals made during the election; the deficit was higher than projected. In the last four years, the government has missed its deficit targets by a

combined total of a billion dollars.

Even though the BC Liberals campaigned promising a "Debt Free BC," the province’s debt is now moving to $69.8 billion. That figure is more than double the province’s debt when they took over in 2001. But this debt figure is only part of the story. There are also other contractual obligations which represent more than $100 billion.

With so much owing, it is clear that serious financial constraints are ahead of us. It means that there will be more cuts to services and more increases in fees. And we know from experience that more often than not, the cuts are deepest in rural areas.

As your representative, I will work to get accurate information about our true financial situation. And I will do my best to fight cuts that unfairly impact our seniors and our children.

Norm Macdonald is the MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke. He can be reached at norm. macdonald.mla@leg.bc.ca or 250-344-4816.

ment they actually help the ecosystem. Once the seeds go through the bear’s digestive system they then disperse seeds through their droppings generating more growth of those trees and shrubs.

It may be great for them and for plants in the wild, but not so much in an urban environment.

The scary thing is that most people put bird feeders on their patio, which is an invitation for a bear to climb your deck and get rewarded for doing so. Bears can climb any wooden structure, including the side of your house.

For all you birders out there, birdbaths, birdhouses, deciduous trees, snags or dead trees, and colourful flowers are some great ways to keep birds in your yard. There are some great resources and options out there to attract birds without attracting bears. Be careful when planting berry bushes as that’s also a natural food source for bears which may cause the bear to return year after year. Bear Aware recommends that people take their birdfeeders down from March until November. For those that refuse to take birdfeeders down, or remove berry bushes there’s always electric fences that won’t harm the birds but are quite effective in deterring bears.

Plastic. It’s everywhere. Try recycling it and you’re still throwing large amounts of it into your trash bin. While most household plastic packaging can be easily recycled, plastic packaging for a huge amount of products, from meat to cheese to toys to electronics, that does not boast the standard recycling symbols gets chucked even by the most dedicated recycling addicts.

Since 1955, when Life Magazine introduced “throwaways” (plastic utensils, plates, etc.) that freed housewives from the drudgery of dishes, human plastic use has spiralled out of control.

If you’re not already familiar with a few of the plastic atrocities choking Planet Earth, here’s a quick overview: • The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, also known as the Pacific Trash Vortex. Discovered in 1997, it’s the world’s largest landfill with millions of pieces of plastic, from microscopic to large, floating over an area of the Pacific Ocean one and a half times the size of the U.S. (The Observer) • Plastic constitutes 90 percent of all trash floating in the world’s oceans (The Observer), and it has been estimated that over a million sea-birds and one hundred thousand marine mammals and sea turtles are killed each year by ingestion of plastics or entanglement. (Greenpeace) • The accumulation of tiny plastic particles in all of Canada’s Great Lakes are posing a threat to the natural ecosystem as well as the humans who use the lakes for their drinking water supply. (CBC) • Canadians use nine to 15 billion plastic shopping bags each year (if nine billion bags were tied together, they would circle the earth 55 times). While a bag is used for five minutes to transport your groceries home, it takes 1,000 years to break down. However, they don’t biodegrade — they photodegrade, meaning they break down into smaller and smaller pieces of plastic that eventually enter the food chain when they get ingested.

(Greener Footprints) Despite all the leaps and bounds in recycling technology over the last decade, there are still those who choose to ignore all these recycling streams and continue to lump all sorts of materials (tin, aluminum, glass and, of course, plastic) into their garbage bins, ultimately contributing to a global epidemic of plastic accumulation that is putting the health of many species, including humans, at risk.

Hopefully, as plastic awareness grows, recycling will become as commonplace as filling up your gas tank; and neglecting to recycle will become as socially unacceptable as smoking in a schoolyard.

During a trip to Kauai, Hawaii two years ago, I was astounded at the recycling awareness that permeates local culture as much as the sun and surf. Necessitated by a serious lack of space, instead of petroleum-based plastic containers, corn-based plastic products are the norm on this small island, from utensils to packaging. I left Kauai more aware of the possible solutions (and with a few forks in my pocket). Wouldn't it be great if we could use Kauai as a model for here in the valley?

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Bear Aware — Crystal Leonard

Bears are back in the valley Wildlife Sightings in and around our communities: • A black bear was spotted on 13th Ave. in Invermere.

• A cougar was spotted numerous times on 9th Ave/17th St approximately two weeks ago.

• Black bear droppings were located on 6th St/13th Ave and 12th Ave (Wilder subdivision area).

It’s official, bears are back! They have been spotted in both Radium and Invermere looking for and finding food such as garbage, bird seed and fruit trees. Last week I found bear droppings that contained mostly seeds.

Of all the things that bears eat, people seem most shocked when I mention that bird feeders are a bear attractant. But, when you think about it, a cup of bird seed or half a cup of sugar (which you would find in a hummingbird feeder) has approximately 300 calories. That’s an easy highenergy meal for a bear. Seeds are not unusual for bears to eat in the wild. They eat whitebark pine seeds and many fruits which contains seeds such as mountain ash, blackberries, and raspberries.

When bears eat seeds in their natural environ-

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Community Calendar

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Send your events to production@invermerevalleyecho.com WED SEPTEMBER 11 •Hang out Night at the Summit Youth Centre, 3:30 - 9 p.m.

•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.

THURS SEPTEMBER 12 •Craft Project at the Summit Youth Centre.

Create or bring your own project, 3:30 - 9 p.m.

FRI SEPTEMBER 13 •Climbing at Laird with the Summit Youth Centre, 5:30 - 11 p.m. Leaving the Summit at 6:00 p.m.

SAT SEPTEMBER 14 •Final Invermere Farmer's Market of the season, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

•2nd annual Motorcycle Toy run. Meet at Kootenay Coffee Works at 10:00 a.m., leaving at 10:45 a.m. Route will be the Golden Triangle: Invermere through the park to Lake Louise, Golden, and back to Invermere, ending at the Station Pub. Open to All Riders. Please bring a toy or money donation for the Invermere Christmas Bureau.

•80’s Street Party at Valley Fitness Centre, 12 - 3 p.m. Join us for our street party lunch, free open day classes and street party. Silent auction, 50/50 draw, door prizes, fun for the kids and more. Oneyear membership goes to the best 80’s outfit of the day. For more info contact 250-342-2131.

•Karaoke night at the Summit Youth Centre, 4:30 - 10 p.m.

•A la Carte with Alex Fong exhibition at The Artym Gallery. Visit www.artymgallery.com.

SUN SEPTEMBER 15 •The 14th Annual Windermere Fall Fair & Scarecrow Festival will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Windermere Community Hall. Scarecrow parade, a kids zone with crafts and games, contests for 'best' in category, including a sunflower and pumpkin contest.

Local vendors can contact Gracie Boake at 250-342-0589 to book their tables, and please feel free to contact the committee via email at info@windermerecommunity.ca for further information. Volunteers are always needed…. come out, join the fun and help support our community!

WED SEPTEMBER 18 •Author visit and reading with Vern Morrow (memoir from 1943 in the Third Reich) and Robert Clark (Trig Carlyle series), 5 - 7 p.m. at the Invermere Public Library. Refreshments will be served. For more info, contact the library at 250-342-6416, or go online: invermere.bclibrary.ca.

•Invermere Judo Club 2013-14 Registration, 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Judo Hall across from Pepi's Pizza, 12th St and 8th Ave. Details on our website www.invermerejudo.com.

•Locals Night at Earl Grey Lodge. After the success of "Flush the Floods away" and the many requests for another night, we will be providing a "Fall into Fall" 3 course $35.00 set menu consisting of clam chowder soup, Alberta flank steak with wild mushroom cream, fall vegetables and rustic mashed potatoes, and chocolate sticky pudding with white caramel sauce. Please contact us to book places as the last event was a sellout and we don’t wish to disappoint. Any musicians who want to turn it into an impromptu jam night more than welcome (we have the piano, guitar and assorted other instruments). Email: info@ earlgreylodge.com Web: earlgreylodge.com SUN SEPTEMBER 22 •Giving Back community golf tournament at Windermere Valley Golf Course, 1:30 p.m.

Four Person Scramble.

Entry fee is $90/person.

Includes golf, dinner, tee gift, and prizes. Join us for a great afternoon of fun and frivolity for a great cause, the Windermere Community Association Youth Centre.

Presented by The Valley Echo and Windermere Valley Golf Course. Fees must be paid at time of entry. Please contact

the Windermere Valley Golf Course Pro Shop at 250-342-3004 to register. For other inquiries, contact Dean at 250-341-6299.

EVERY SUNDAY •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.

Call 250-270-0346.

1st & 3rd TUESDAY •OPT clinic, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Inv. Health Unit.

Confidential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing.

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, starts at 7 p.m.

•Bingo at the Canal Flats Civic Centre, 7 p.m.

2nd & 4th WED •Seniors' Day at the Invermere Library, 1:15 2:15 p.m. Bus provided.

LINDSAY McPHERSON/Echo file photo September 2008 -Many hundreds of adults, kids and plenty of dogs attended the Windermere Fall Fair and Scarecrow Festival this past Saturday, organized by the Windermere Community association. The entire grounds were abuzz with wife carrying, face painting, entertainers, food and vendors.

A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 50 years DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

10 years ago (2003): The province made $600,000 available through the Economic Measures Fund for the Kinbasket Water and Sewer Company to ensure the provision of potable water throughout the Shuswap Indian Band reserve.The price tag was to break seven-figures as the federal government has already supported the project with $300,000 and the local band has spent $108,000.

More than 1,000 new residential and recreational properties were expected to be serviced within the decade to follow.

"This project will create long-term economic benefits for the Shuswap First Nation, stimulate the local economy and attract future economic development to the region," said Geoff Plant, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Treaty Negotiations.

15 years ago (1998): The valley was eagerly anticipating the arrival of NHL rightwinger Sheldon Kennedy, who promised to stop in Invermere during a campaign across Canada, in which he travelled by rollerblade, to raise awareness and funds for victims of sexual abuse. He issued an apology for missing

the event, however, after he was found with alcohol in his blood and marijuana in his pocket as he caused a motor vehicle accident. While Mr. Kennedy expressed disappointment in himself through the letter, his message was not lost, as a strong crowd of 200 people gathered to "maintain their support for his cause," where a $22,000 cheque was donated from the valley.

20 years ago (1993): As Canada's first female Prime Minister, Kim Campbell, called an election to take place in a month, five hopefuls emerged from the East Kootenay riding. Incumbent Sid Parker of the NDP was facing members from the Liberals, Greens, PCs, and the Reform Party, which was being represented locally by Jim Abbott.

Speaking with The Echo, Mr. Abbott said his campaign begun a year earlier with extensive phone calls and meetings with constituents. He found that voters in the local riding were most bound by the deficit, taxation, and the justice system, particularly with youth.

30 years ago (1983): B.C.'s Education Minister Jack Heinrich announced the decision to reintroduce final exams into the public education system, representing 50 per cent of a student's final grade.

The change drew criticism, as one concerned parent attended the following Educational Committee Meeting of the School Board, and challenged the members to continue with their jobs "on

the basis of one successfully completely exam." Instead of "graduation exercises," students will be writing exams and results will not be known until the following month.

Exam rewrites will take place during the month of August, "making financial planning for post-secondary schooling very difficult".

40 years ago (1973): Excitement was looming in the valley, as a committee formed with the aim of raising enough money for an FM transmitter in Windermere, which would rebroadcast CHFM from Calgary. "F.M. Radio is noted for the high quality of its programming with a minimum of commercial breaks and a maximum of uninterrupted music and news." A $20 contribution from each household in the valley will cover costs for antennas, batteries, helicopter rental, technical brief and fees, and the CRTC application, the committee said.

50 years ago (1963): "A first bicycle is a pride and joy to a boy or girl," read a column titled Bicycle Safety. "The exhilarating experience of riding down hill on a bicycle is known to most of us. The ability to get places to do things is increased when a youngster has a bike."

The column then reminds parents to shares the rules of the road with their little riders: "always the right side of the road; always single file; always signal direction turns; always a safe distance behind automobiles; and never hitch rides on cars or trucks."

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A global competition launched Pavel Kolesnikov from Russia onto the world stage as a pianist, and the 23-year-old will be coming to Invermere on Sunday, September 15th for a performance at Christ Church Trinity .

Held only once every three years, the Honens International Piano Competition attracts talent from around the world, and the intense process earned Mr. Kolesnikov the 2012 prize — $100,000 cash and a three-year career development program valued at $500,000.

His worldly talents now allow him to perform around the globe.

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all over; he’s in London right now recording a CD,” said Sherry Doerr, who will be hosting Mr. Kolesnikov during his time in the valley. “Part of his winning is getting taken all around the world with management who makes sure he gets into the right places.”

The album he’s currently recording will be an all-Tchaikovsky disc, expected to be released in 2014.

Born in Serbia to scientist parents, he relocated to Russia where he began practicing piano from a young age.

After receiving more than 150 applications from talented pianists around the globe, Honens shortlisted Mr.

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colin way photo Russian pianist Pavel Kolesnikov, who gained international fame as the winner of the 2012 Honens International Piano Competition, is playing a not-to-be-missed concert at Christ Church Trinity on September 15th.

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Kolesnikov down to a list of 50 performers who would have the chance to demonstrate their talents before a Honens panel of judges in Russia. A strong performance overseas scored him an invite to Calgary, where he continued to dominate the world-class talent.

“He’s very intriguing, thoughtful and in-depth, and it’s something that comes through in his music,” said Janet Bwititi, marketing and communications manager for the Honens competition.

“People can find it anything from relaxing to thrilling, it de-

pends on what their approach is to classical music.”

She said it’s important for our local audiences to be able to see musicians from around the globe, and affirmed that to win the prize, you have to be very knowledgable of all different types of classical music.

His upcoming program will feature Debussy, Chopin and Rameau.

Where he goes from here, is up to him, Ms. Bwititi said.

“His career depends on how he paces himself and what his outlook is on what he actually wants, but he’s coming into it at a good time and a good age.”

Before he outgrows performances in smaller settings, be sure to see Pavel Kolesnikov at Christ Trinity Church on Sunday.

Tickets are available at the door and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.

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CURTIS HALL PHOTO A panorama shot of the Robson Glacier. A special camp commemorating the 100th anniversary of Conrad Kain's ascent of Mt. Robson was recently held at Robson Pass in Mt. Robson Provincial Park.

Mt. Robson Centennial Climbing Camp a success PAT MORROW Conrad Kain Centennial Society

A hundred years after Conrad Kain, the Alpine Club of Canada’s first mountain guide, led his intrepid clients to the top of Mt. Robson (3954 metres), his feat was commemorated during a special camp held at Robson Pass in Mt. Robson Provincial Park.

Several members of the Conrad Kain Centennial Society (CKCS) were hosted in tents by the Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) at the foot of the Canadian Rockies’ highest peak from August 21st to 29th. Two “graduates” of the CKCS Bugaboos Teens program, Graham Kinley, 20, from Invermere, and Curtis Hall, 18, from Jaffray were invited to join CKCS chairman Pat Morrow and CKCS member Herb Weller at the camp.

Ontario climbers Dave Franklin, Jim Everard (Morrow and Everard were team mates on a Mt. Everest expedition in 1991), New Zealand Alpine Club representative Andy Thompson, Association of Canadian

Resplendent on August 22nd.

Mountain Guides (ACMG) guide Max Darrah (based in Jasper) and mounThompson, who stayed on for the tain writer Lynn Martel rounded out second half of the camp, was effuthe team. sive when he strove to put Kain’s accomplishment in perspective.

Camp manager Brad Harrison, born and raised in Invermere, pro“Now that I’ve climbed both Mt. vided a warm and friendly tent camp Robson, and Mt. Cook, two of many to base out of, along with tasty cuisine peaks that Kain ascended, I can prepared by Julie Perkins and Nadja honestly say that he was climbing at the topmost standard of the day.

Oberholzer, both based in Golden.

Five ACC members summited Mt. MATT MUELLER PHOTO Both mountains are serious objecRobson on August 23 under per- ACC executives Frank Spears and Lawrence tives, threatened by severe weather fect skies as Kain and his clients had White on the summit of Mt. Robson during and dangerous snow conditions. It’s done during the 1913 ACC General the Mt. Robson 2013 Centennial Camp. one thing for us to launch out on an ascent these days, with superior Mountaineering Camp. The summit party included ACC executive director Lawrence climbing equipment and a well-mapped route up the White, Prince George Section chair Frank Spears, New mountain, but for him in his day to tackle an unknown Zealand Alpine Club representative Andy Thompson, objective this big makes the achievement all the more BC Parks Ranger Jesse Milner and ACMG Guide Matt impressive.”

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D E H We are feeling... F L U S Sanitary Sewer Flushing - Holland Creek

The Regional District of East Kootenay is gearing up for its regular maintenance work on the Holland Creek sanitary sewer to remove settled and accumulated material.

This maintenance is scheduled for the week of September 17-20, 2013.

Water System Flushing

Windermere, Holland Creek, Timber Ridge and Edgewater

During this process, the contractor will be setting up their flushing apparatus at each service access (manhole) in the roadway and releasing pressurized water through the sanitary sewer main pipe to remove buildup.

The Regional District of East Kootenay will be doing its annual water system and fire hydrant flushing throughout the month of September.

A bubbling and/or vacuum effect may be noticed in your drains and toilets due to this maintenance flushing. It is recommended to keep toilet seats closed and cover any floor drains.

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

Internal plumbing consists of “P” Traps, which hold a volume of water to prevent sewer gasses from migrating into a home. During the flushing process, this water could be drawn out of the traps. For that reason, it is important to refill all plumbing traps by running the water in your sinks and floor drains after the work is complete.

This preventative maintenance process is necessary to reduce the potential for a sanitary sewer main backup which could result in damage to property. The RDEK would like to thank you for your patience during this regular maintenance.

For more information on the flushing program, contact: Joel Bilodeau, RDEK Senior Operator - 1-250-342-0063 or jbilodeau@rdek.bc.ca.

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

For more information on the flushing program, contact: Joel Bilodeau RDEK Senior Operator jbilodeau@rdek.bc.ca 1-250-342-0063

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Calgarians soaring from Mt. Swansea Karen Miller of Calgary took these photographs from atop Mt. Swansea on Saturday, August 31st. She was part of a group of fliers from Calgary and this was their last flight of the day, as the fliers were catching evening updrafts in the valley. According to Ms. Miller, many remarked they were surprised there weren't more local pilots out enjoying the spectacular day.

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WINDERMERE FALL FAIR & SCARECROW FESTIVAL SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2013 11:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

Scarecrows need to be dropped off at the hall on Friday between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Pumpkins, sunflowers, veggies, photography drop off Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Live Scarecrow parade assembly behind the White House at 10:30 a.m.

You must be inside the grounds to see the parade which will start at 11 a.m.

Best in Fair Scarecrow will be awarded a Grand Prize from Fairmont Mountain Resort!

Schedule of Events:

Doors open ...10:30 a.m.

Music by Second Winds & Kimberley Band ...10:30 a.m.

Scarecrow parade assembly behind the White House ...10:30 a.m.

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Best live scarecrows ...11:30 a.m.

Rolf Heer woodcarving demo ...11:45 a.m.

Music by L8 ...12:30 p.m.

Music by Stacey DeCosse ...1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m... Watermelon eating contest for kids 1:30 p.m... Wife carrying race 1:45 p.m... Awards - Best in Fair 2:00 p.m... Performance by Arabian Spice dancers 2:15 p.m... Foam Splashdown by the Windermere Fire Dept.

2:30 p.m... Music by Jade Bowen 3:00 p.m... Magic show by The Amazing Jeremy 3:30 pm... Music by Marty & Eli

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Strong Start is back!

Strong Start is a parent-and-child program that focuses on healthy early childhood development and school readiness for children from birth to school age. Caregivers and kids are invited for facilitated crafts, games, gym time, songs, stories and snack. Strong Start is funded by the B.C. Ministry of Education, provided in partnership with district schools and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

Strong Start runs daily in the Windermere Zone of School District 6, beginning Tuesday September 10.

Eileen Madson Primary, 2001 – 15th Avenue, Invermere Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Edgewater Elementary, 5813 Sinclair Road, Edgewater Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Fridays 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Martin Morigeau Elementary, 4891 Beatty Avenue, Canal Flats Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Baby Goose returns!

Join us for songs and stories, community presentations, and visiting with other parents and an Early Childhood Education professional. You and your baby will love these enjoyable mornings! For caregivers and children up to 18 months of age.

Fridays beginning September 13, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Eileen Madson Primary, 2001 – 15th Avenue, Invermere

The coaching staff of the Columbia Valley Rockies have chiseled this season’s team into solid Kootenay International Junior Hockey League contenders, but still plan on adding extra punch.

“We need a solid first-line; that’s what we’re missing now,” head coach and general manager Ross Bidinger told The Echo. “We have a solid three or four lines, but it would be nice to have a couple more guys to round the top line out with more offense.”

With their wealth of talent, which they agDAN WALTON/echo photo gressively recruited during the summer, the Crashing the crease results in a goal for the Rockies in an exhibition game at home against Rockies shouldn’t have trouble lighting the the Creston Valley Thunder Cats on Thursday, September 5th. goal lamp.

“One of the guys we did end up with was Mr. Bidinger is most impressed with the team’s defensive out of Brooks, Alberta, and he was the core, which attracted the likes of Nigel Schwab. second leading goal scorer in the South Central Alberta “That was a player we didn’t expect to get,” he said. “He Junior League,” said Mr. Bidinger. “He was a guy who we was playing for the Fort McMurray Oil Barons, and now weren’t expecting to get, so he was a pleasant surprise.” he’s rounded off what was already a solid core, and really Another offensive threat to boost the Rockies is Peter brought another element of defense.”

Matthews.

Before their season opener on Friday, September 13th in “He’s a strong power forward,” he said. “He’s not going to be Creston against the Thunder Cats, the Rockies will be gothe goal scorer we’re looking for, but he’s going to put points ing over systems to form consistency, Mr. Bidinger said. up because he goes to the dirty parts of the ice and competes.”

“That’s the biggest thing with training camp and all the However, a pre-season injury will see Mr. Matthews sideexhibition games; it's a different lineup every night, so it’s lined for one to two weeks, Mr. Bidinger said. hard to get the power play, breakouts, penalty kill and all With competition over who gets to protect the net, the coaches are in the bittersweet position of naming a starting that stuff sorted out,” he said. “The result is a little scrambly performance in the exhibition, so this week we’ll be getting and backup goaltender among three strong candidates.

Rockies goaltending hopefuls are Brody Nelson — who that hammered out.”

The players will also have an evaluation of their fitness, played on the team last year, Justin Miller from the Kimand coaches will then set up a fitness program which tarberley Dynamiters, and Theodore Zubot, whose entering gets each player’s weaknesses. his debut season in the KIJHL. “I was really impressed by our coaching staff, how they “[Zubot] was a guy we didn’t know anything about, but he’s turned out to be a good quality goaltender,” Mr. Bidinger said. moved things around and tried different chemistry on the In deciding which players make the cut, the coaches have different lineups,” Rockies president Al Miller said. “I think to take into account whether or not the player is from B.C. we're in for a great season.”

The Rockies finished the 2013 pre-season with two wins, Because of Invermere’s proximity to Alberta, “One thing two losses and a tie. Their home opener happens on Saturwe’re always battling is the import situation,” he said. day, September 14th versus Kimberley at 7:30 p.m., with a “We’re only allowed a maximum of eight imports, and we’ve tailgate party and alumni game to welcome fans back. reached the limit,” he said. “That affects decisions we make.”

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Tailgate party at 2 p.m. Lots of ‘old’ favourites returning to play in the alumni and a strong, fresh, new team ready to take on the KI in the 2013-14 season. Come cheer on your favourite Rockies veteran as well as cheer on the new 2013/14 Rockies team.

Pre-purchase your season’s pass by calling 250-341-5699

Classic car raffle tickets are available Monday - Friday at Home Hardware or Saturday at the Invermere’s Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.

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Valley golfers will have a chance to drive, chip and putt for a good cause on Sunday, September 22nd.

The Giving Back Golf Tournament at the Windermere Valley Golf Course is entering its fifth year, with the youth centre at the Windermere Community Association hall being this year’s beneficiary.

“Every year, they’ve chosen to support a not-for-profit capital project,” explained tournament co-chair and master of ceremonies Dean Midyette, who is also an advertising sales representative for The Valley Echo. “It’s going to support a great local charity, and the Wilfleys (course owners) have always believed in strong community involvement.

As the name of the tournament implies, this is their way of giving towards a great project.”

Monies raised through green fees and a few silent auction items — rumoured to include an autographed Bobby Orr

jersey — are hoped to approach $10,000, to be put towards costs for the hall.

“We got the matching grant and a couple other grants, but we’ve run into a few more problems, such as the attic not being insulated,” said Gracie Boake of the Windermere Community Association, which is now applying for more grants to make the building handicapped-accessible.

“The money from this tournament will help finish that work.”

A flood in the building’s basement several years ago required the building to be gutted down to the wall studs, setting the stage for renovations.

It was a flood earlier this summer that caused the tournament to be rescheduled from it’s original date of June 23rd. The heavy rains didn’t affect the course itself, but flooded Calgary and cut off the TransCanada Highway, greatly impacting the expected turnout.

The tournament this September will follow the same format as

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“The 2003 forest fire season led to the Filmon report, which identified work that needed to be done," he said. "The government set up a program that I don't think has been cost effective, or has dealt with enough of the work.”

“The model the government uses has dealt with only four per cent of the area that was identified as needing to be treated,” he said.

Mr. Macdonald had a chance to raise other points of concern about forestry during budget estimates meetings held within a five-week legislative session from late June through July.

(No new legislation was passed, as the session was held entirely to complete the budget that was introduced in February. That debate lasted two weeks before the May election was called, shutting down the legislature.)

“There are still clear shortcomings in the BC Liberals' management of the land base,” he said. “They've allowed inventory to become so dated that it's really not useful in the way that it needs to be.”

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Echo file photo A group of golfers seem to enjoy their time out on the course during the 2011 edition of the Giving Back Golf Tournament, which raised $13,000 for the Invermere Companion Animal Network (ICAN).

previously planned: the competition is a four-person scramble, in which every player on a four-person team hits a shot, then the team plays from the best of those four drives. It’s a format that works even for infrequent golfers, noted Mr. Midyette.

As a bonus to this year’s tournament, teams will have the chance to redo up to three swings after choking on a shot.

“Teams will be able to buy three mulligan balloons for $20,” said Mr. Midyette.

“Golfers will be able to look across the golf course, and know when people are tak-

ing their extra shot as the balloons go up.”

Challenges within the 18-hole course, such as chipping and putting contests, and hole-in-one prizes on six of the holes, will add to the fun. There will also be plenty of food and drink.

“We want people to know we’ve got oncourse appetizers, free beer from Arrowhead Brewing, and a massage therapist giving free back rubs along the course,” he said.

The entry fee is $90 per person, and players can enter as a team or as individuals, who will be grouped into teams.

The entry includes

A $40 million cut from the Forest Stewardship budget in the 2013 provincial budget is one example of that, he said.

“Even though it's a serious situation that needs addressing, and an all-party committee recommended these investments take place, we've moved in the opposite direction,” he said. Mr. Macdonald is also critical of the government's unwillingness to have forest licensees take responsibility for replanting forested areas that were decimated by fire, wind or disease.

“There is as much as two million hectares that our government prior to 2001 would have had a legal obligation, and now has a moral obligation, to replant.”

In the East Kootenay region, “we've been fortunate because of our mixed forest,” he said.

“We haven't been impacted by the pine beetle, and there's been very aggressive action in cutting whenever the pest appears, and of course the licensees have met with their obligations.”

An upcoming timber supply review for the East Kootenays should offer an opportunity to address the questions around replanting, if a fall legislative session doesn't occur first.

a 6 p.m. golf dinner and prizes. To take part, phone the Windermere Valley Golf Course pro shop at 250-342-3004.

“I’d love to see a lot of people come out and support the Windermere youth centre,” added Ms. Boake.

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claimed at the top, “Gentlemen, that’s as far as I can take you!”, he led them on a traverse of the mountain, descending the hitherto unclimbed south face.

The CKCS team walked in to the camp on August 25th with Laurie Schwartz, producer of the play “As Far As I Can Take You”, and actor David Thomson.

After the CKCS group mingled with the ACC team members, David launched smoothly into his role as Conrad Kain and entertained both climbers and a crowd of appreciative hikers from

the nearby campsite with a monologue that touched on the highlights of the great Austrian guide’s life in Canada.

It was eerie, and somewhat exciting to see Thomson dressed in tweeds with a pipe in hand, poised with a far away look in his eyes, and Mt. Robson rising 2300 meters above Berg Lake in the background. The scene evoked the famous photo taken by Banff photographer Byron Harmon after Kain’s return from the summit to base camp in 1913.

Although our team didn’t get the excel-

NOTICE OF SCHEDULED POWER INTERRUPTION SPILLIMACHEEN AND BRISCO We will be making electrical system improvements in Spillimacheen and Brisco on Sunday, September 22, 2013. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately four hours.

Where: Spillimacheen & Brisco affecting customers off Hwy 95 north of Spur Valley Subdivision to the town of Spillimacheen. This includes: Snider Rd, Domey Rd, Sylvania Rd, Wolfenden Rd, Nelson Rd, Carlson Rd, Berrey Rd, Brisco Rd, Steamboat Mountain Rd, Galena School Rd, Watson Rd, Sherlock Rd, Vermillion St, Beaverfoot St, Kootenay St, Bugaboo St, Toby St, Selkirk St, Westside 2 Rd and Giant Mine Rd. When: Sunday, September 22, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time

lent weather and snow conditions that had preceded us, we made the best of it – guide Max Darrah led Hall, Kinley, and Weller through a rain and snowstorm nearly to the top of Mt. Resplendent.

They turned back just a couple hundred meters shy of the summit, obscured in rain and snow clouds, and in the process demonstrated just how far you can safely push if you’re well prepared and motivated.

“The centennial camp was an amazing experience for me, giving me a greater understanding and respect for the mountains and helping improve my mountaineering skills, as well as my photography and videography skills,” said Hall.

Kinley said he “really enjoyed having Max as our guide and learning mountain travel techniques including crevasse rescue and snow and glacier travel. Our camp was also such a treat to come back to from a day of climbing and be served gourmet food with a wood stove pumping heat out to dry our

Pat morrow photo Conrad Kain (played by actor David Thomson) stands with Mt. Robson in the distance, which Kain climbed in 1913.

clothes. Thanks again to Pat, Hugo, Max, Jesse, Brad, Julie, the ACC and everyone that helped put on this camp. It was an experience I will never forget."

The CKCS is especially indebted to BC Parks for financial support of the youth component and Hugo Mulyk, Senior Park Ranger, Mount Robson Area in particular for his personal involvement.

Mulyk, Morrow and three others have been

invited to participate in a panel discussion, “One Hundred Years On Mt Robson” at this autumn’s Banff Mountain Book Festival.

This year also marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Mt Robson Park, and Mulyk orchestrated many other fun and interesting events (including Invermere resident and CKCS vice chairman Brian Patton’s slide presentation on Conrad Kain).

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Photos by Lizzie Midyette The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia (right) is presented with a gift by Village of Canal Flats mayor Ute Juras at the new village office on the evening of Tuesday, September 3rd during her four-day trip to the East Kootenay Region.

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Horoscope Second Week of September

ARIES Aries, you may not like scheduling too many things in advance, but sometimes it pays to plan and let others know your schedule so their minds are at ease.

TAURUS You may experience a financial windfall this week, Taurus. It may be a good time to ask for a raise or to play the lottery. Luck is on your side in the coming days.

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GEMINI Gemini, expand your horizons and your path to success will be illuminated.

Creativity will bring new opportunities and people into your life this week.

CANCER Share your optimism and enthusiasm with others, Cancer. You may prove unable to contain your happiness, so don’t be surprised if those around you pick up that vibe.

LIBRA Libra, your heart is set on a lofty goal, but you recognize all the hard work necessary to make that goal a reality. Give it your best shot, and you will be glad you did.

LEO Leo, expect your social life to take off this week. Things pick up with your friends, and romance might be right around the corner. Enjoy the ride.

SCORPIO Scorpio, you may convince yourself that now is not the time to spend money on something that will make you feel good, but there is no reason to let fear get in the way of happiness.

VIRGO Virgo, you might think you can do no wrong at work, but scale back on risky decisions. Right now you have achieved financial stability, and you don’t want to risk that.

SAGITTARIUS A friend or partner could open up a window of opportunity for you, Sagittarius. Make the most of this opportunity, and success will soon follow.

CAPRICORN Don’t be too hard on yourself if you don’t get much done this week, Capricorn. There are many enticing distractions, and you can afford to devote some time to trivial pursuits.

AQUARIUS This week may allow you to have your cake and eat it, too. Friends may be envious of your luck, so be sure to share some of your good fortune with those around you.

PISCES Pisces, devote ample time to your personal life this week. A few things need sorting out, so don’t hesitate to put other matters on the back burner.

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CANFOR CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN Location: Canal Flats, British Columbia General: Responsible for the safe maintenance, repair, installation and modification of all sawmill-related electrical equipment, you will apply your skills to maximize uptime, quality and production. You have a commitment to safety, electrical experience in an industrial setting, as well as excellent organizational and communication skills. Shift work will be required. Major Duties: Meet with internal customers to assess electrical needs, determine business requirements, and document them. Create technical specifications for delivering business solutions.

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CANFOR CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT Canal Flats, British Columbia General Responsible for the safe maintenance, repair, installation and modification of all sawmill - related equipment, you will apply your skills to maximize uptime, quality and production. You have a commitment to safety, experience in an industrial setting, as well as excellent organizational and communication skills. Shift work will be required. Qualifications: The successful candidate will bring the following experience and expertise: - The ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.

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Student Library Page Invermere Public Library We We are are looking lookingfor fora apart-time part-time(7 (7hrs/hrs/ wk) student bookworm to team wk) student bookworm tojoin jointhethe team at the Invermere Public Library.

Duties at the Invermere Public Library. Duties will include shelving books, tidying will include shelving books, tidying bookshelves and keeping them in order, bookshelves and keeping them in order, assisting with craft preparation for story assisting with craft preparation for story time, helping with library programs, time, helping with library programs, and and other library-type tasks. Applicants other library-type Applicants must must be full-timetasks. secondary or postbe full-time secondary or post-secondary secondary student, 15 years of age or student, 15 years of considered age or olderforin the order older in order to be to be considered for athegood position.

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Servicing the Columbia Valley, including Invermere, Radium, Fairmont and Golden. Delivery-based business serving a variety of Grocery, Food Service Customers, Golf and Ski Resorts.

Distributing products, including such brands as Dempster’s, McGavin’s, Villagio, Silver Hills and Venice Bakery. Warehouse and fresh baked products are supplied by Canada Bread Company Limited. National advertising, training and ongoing support provided

by Canada Bread. Business includes an established customer base, delivery truck and all associated handling equipment, computerized ordering and billing system.

Turn-key operation with growth potential and immediate cash flow.

For more information call (250) 344-0954.

Pet Services Canal Flats/Fairmont Doggie Day Care. Nothing but the best care. Day’s, night’s, weekend’s, vacation’s. 250464-0377.

Pets CUTE English Bulldog Puppies $600. Healthy Male & female. 9 weeks, Health, shot papers.

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SHILOH SHEPHERD, Beautiful puppies - large, rare breed w. plush coat. born 06/19, micro chipped, shots / Shiloh registr. $1500 250-838-0234 okanaganshilohs.com

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Garage Sales 5680 Hidden Valley Road moving sale - chairs, kids toys, crib, household items, misc items, candle/soap making equip, desk, furniture, Thurs & Fri (Aug 29 & 30) 4-8pm - Sat Aug 31 11-5pm

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HYDROPONIC equipment for sale. 12, 1000 watt HPS/MH ballasts with lamps and hoods, c0s tank, regulator and ppm meter, 100x 4 gal black buckets, trim machine, ph meters, ppm meter, nutrients, fans, pumps etc, etc. Email for a list of more items and prices.

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Misc. for Sale 1996-18’ SeaRay. Very nice shape. Must See! 4.3 litre inboard/outboard. Two tops Must Sell! $9,000 OBO. 250-342-8773 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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STEEL BUILDING Sizzling summer savings event! 20x22 $4,188. 25x24 $4,598. 30x36 $6,876. 32x44 $8,700. 40x52 $12,990. 47x70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca Two Skidoo Summit snow mobiles. 2001 & 2003, 800 series, 2,500/ea. Covered triton trailer $1,000. Contact mervkirker@gmail.com.

Misc. Wanted Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030

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.

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Real Estate

AKISKINOOK resort - 1 bdrm fully furnished condo, newly renovated, indoor pool, hot tub. $775/ month includes cable. Call 403-281-3991.

For Sale By Owner

Homes for Rent

MUST SELL - 3300 sq/ft custom home. 10 private acres 10 minutes to downtown Cranbrook. $509,000 - 5680 Hidden Valley Road - Open House Sat Aug 31 11:00am-5:00pm or call 587216-2334 for appt.

Houses For Sale 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.

Mobile Homes & Parks FACTORY DIRECT Wholesale CSA certified modular homes, manufactured/mobile homes and park model homes, we ship throughout Western Canada. Visit us online at www.hbmodular.com or 877-976-3737

Other Areas LUXURY ARIZONA golf course properties from $97,900. Investment or vacation home. Short and long term rental programs available. Immediate positive cash.

Financing available!

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House for rent monthly or weekly: 2 bdrm, 1 bath, newly renovated. Situated down from Pete’s Marina right on Columbia River. Private drive, access to lake Windermere from private dock or by boat. Paddle, ski, bird watch, fish,right from the dock. Call evenings. $1,000/mth 250-342-8334.

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Invermere 2 bdrm house, 1.5 bathrooms, N/S, DD, pets considered, references required. $900/mth + utilities. Available mid September. 250-341-6135 INVERMERE Fully Furnished 3 BR, 2 Bath, 5 Appliance Home in Wilder Subdivision for rent. N/S, DD. $1400/mo.

Utilities/cable/Internet included. Call 403-819-8121.

Suites, Lower Lovely large 2 bdrm suite in Invermere. Very close to downtown and schools. W/D/F/S $650 + util. Jeff 250-688-1105 Riverside Golf Course lg 2 br walkout suite. $800/mo + half cable-int-utilites. Avail Oct 1.

403-710-1275.

Trucks & Vans 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

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, September 15th 9:00 a.m.

Worship at All Saint’s, Edgewater.

9:30 a.m.

Bacon, Friends & Faith (All Ages Welcome) 10:30 a.m.

Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere.

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, September 15th 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Service Worship And Life 10 a.m. Worship & Word Instruction, “Mission Kid’s Church Provided Impossible: Revisited” …

Guest speaker, Lisa Rohrick [International Worker from Call the office at 250-342-9511 for more information.

Niger, West Africa]. www.valleychristianonline.com “K.I.D.S.” Church, for children Age 3 to Grade 1; and Grades 2-5, during the Morning Service.

Sharing Truth Showing Love Following the Spirit

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Building your Wealth Market Update

Weekly change

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Year-to-Date

12,821

1.3%

3.1%

Dow

14,923

0.8%

13.9%

NASDAQ

3,660

2.0%

21.2%

Oil US$/B

$110.53

2.7%

20.4%

CDN $ Per USD

0.961

1.3%

-4.7%

S&P/TSX

What’s your "net worth?"

One of the strangest calculations we make, useful if you keep it in its cage, is the number we call your "net worth." If you’re trying to figure out your personal finances, try this: First, add up the value of all of the things you own – the value of your home, the value of your car, the value of your toys, the value of any savings accounts or investments you have, and the value of your retirement accounts. Then, subtract the total of all of your debts. The resulting number is your “net worth.” I put that in quotes because often the assumption is, it’s all there is to a human life. Purely money. A lot of people think that way.

Theoretically, your net worth is what you would have in cash if you sold every possession and paid off all of your debts. If your net worth happens to be negative – which is true, for example, for many people freshly out of college – your net worth is how much debt you would still owe if you sold everything, emptied every account and threw all of it toward your debt.

In reality, it’s not so practical. You aren’t going to sell your house or your car just like that. For many people at least some of their assets are in retirement accounts or education accounts that have restrictions on immediate withdrawals.

In other words, your net worth isn’t really a true accounting. So, what good is it? What does your net worth really mean? As long as you hold the view it’s the story of your value to the world, it’s no good.

The value of your net worth is useful if you use it as a way to gauge your financial progress when you compare it to other calculations in the future. So if you sit down today and add up all of your assets, subtract all of your debts, and record that number, you can then compare with whatever you get later.

Why? Virtually every good financial move you make raises your net worth. At the same time, most poor financial decisions you make drops your net

worth. If you make the calculation, you can compare present to past and see if you’ve made any progress. If you spend too much at the store, you’ve either lowered your checking account balance or raised your credit card balance. In either case, your net worth has gone down.

On the other hand, if you’re frugal with your money and find a way to reduce your monthly food and household spending, you’re going to have a surplus at the end of the month. Your net worth goes up.

At first glance, paying off debt might seem like it doesn’t help your net worth, as your checking account goes down at the same time and for the same amount as your debt balance. However, your debt is

now triggering lower finance charges, which means that in future months, less of your money will go to the bank and your net worth gradually heads upward because of your debt payments.

You can look at almost every financial move in this way. Good investments? Your net worth goes up. Retirement savings? Your net worth goes up.

Shopping spree? Your net worth goes down. That’s why, to me, the real value of a net worth calculation is the ability to compare with earlier calculations. By itself, that number doesn’t mean much. It certainly doesn’t mean that’s all there is to you.

Over the next month, though, keep an eye on the financial choices you make. Are you spending unnecessarily? Are you living frugally? Are you putting away money for retirement? You need to do it month to month and year to year. Did your net worth go up, or down? Keep doing it each month. Compare it to previous months. Some months will see a nice increase. Others won’t.

Over time - over a long time - your net worth should be going up. For example, if you compared your September 2012 and September 2013 financial net worth, be happy if it is going up.

Be happy, as well, if you’re happy, too. That’s the other side of you - the non-financial side. I haven’t written about it. The focus for this session is the financial concept of net worth.

So, why is your net worth important? Two things: 1. It gives you a quick sense of your financial health, and 2. It allows you to track increase or decline over time. It can tell you at one glance whether you’re slacking off or you’re making progress. What you do is up to you.

For a bigger, rounder, picture, starting with net worth and going on to the other important areas of your life, stop in and see us, or call. We love it when we can get to the big picture of the whole you.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 The Valley Echo

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OPINION

'WILDSAFE BC' from Page A7

On another note, garbage still remains the number one bear attractant luring them into our communities. One initiative that Bear Aware does is to manage garbage left out on streets the night before pick up by placing a bright yellow sticker on the bin to educate the homeowner. Last week during this initiative (which we call garbage raids) we counted 28 garbage bins left on the curb the night before pick up. This is a much greater number than last year’s 12 garbage bins after September long weekend.

Whether your garbage is on the street, beside your house or on your deck, it is still a potential reward for a bear. All garbage must be stored in a secure location such as a shed, garage, tested bear-resistant container or in your house before the day of pick up or taken to the appropriate garbage disposal facility.

To report any aggressive deer or wildlife sightings in our communities, call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277. For more information on WildSafeBC contact Crystal Leonard, WildSafeBC Community Co-ordinator at 250-688-0561, invermere@wildsafebc.com or radium@wildsafebc.com. Check out the WildSafeBC website www.wildsafebc.com.

'OFF THE RECORD' from Page A7

I recently bought a package of computer paper at a local store. I went with recycled paper, which cost twice as much. The cashier, in a very customer-friendly fashion, inquired: “Are you sure you want that? We have cheaper paper.” She look surprised when I told her I was happy to pay more for the recycled option.

Instead of cashiers automatically reaching for a plastic bag, wouldn’t it be great if local habits changed so plastic bags were only available to those who specifically ask for them. Or if local food businesses banded together to order corn-based plastic containers en masse in order to ditch the petroleum-based and styrofoam containers. Or if friends and neighbours held each other personally accountable for what they are throwing out each week.

A great resource for garbage reduction is the hilarious awardwinning Clean Bin Documentary produced by a Vancouver couple in their 30s who compete with each other to produce the least amount of garbage over the course of a year. If you haven’t already seen it, visit www.cleanbinproject.com. Before you know it, you’ll be bringing your own reusable packaging to the grocery store and handwashing plastic bags. If people call you crazy, tell them to get with the times.

Nicole Trigg is The Echo's Associate Editor and can be reached at nicole@invermerevalleyecho.com.

Choose to recycle your milk containers.

And choose a better future for all of us.

More people than ever are doing what’s right for the environment. That’s why over 666,000 kg of milk containers were recycled at Return-It™ Depots in 2012. And it’s easy to make the right choice a part of your routine; just bring them in along with your bottles and cans.

For more information and to find a Return-It™ Depot near you, call 1-800-330-9767 or visit return-it.ca/milk Zero deposit paid = zero deposit refunded.

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

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

Your compounding pharmacy Come in and browse our giftware!

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

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

Lake Auto Service

• Plumbing, Repair and Installation • Drain Lines • Hot Water Tanks

ALL MAKES • ALL MODELS AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.

• Over 30 years experience • 24 hour emergency service • Seniors’ Discount

Main Street • Downtown Invermere 250-342-9310

250-341-8501 The WaTer & air Company!

Call us to advertise in this spot!

Water Treatment: filtration and purification Furnace and Duct cleaning

250-341-6299

Purify the water you drink and the air you breathe!

Kerry Colonna

250-342-5089

Located in the Diamond Heating & Spa building in Athalmer

Sales ~ Service ~ Installation

UNIVERSAL DOORS & EXTERIORS

to give your business maximum exposure for your advertising dollar?

Arnold Scheffer

Call 250-341-6299

250-342-6700

for more information.

unidoorext@live.ca unidoorext.ca

Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential

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

Proudly serving the Valley for over 50 years.

For competitive prices and prompt service call:

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

(office)