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“They’re (the World Federalists Movement) about the only organization that we have access to here in Canada that so Invermere resident Claude Campbell has strongly supports the United Nations,” Mr. been honoured in a distinguished publicaCampbell told The Echo. tion about Canada’s participation in the Although Mr. Campbell was far too modest United Nations. to comment on having a book dedicated to The publication — the 2014 edition of The him, he said he strongly believes in the manUnited Nations and Canada — was published date of the United Nations. in both English and French by the Canadian “What other organization carries out such chapter of the World Federalists Movement a purpose all over the world?” he asked. and features about 20 essays on Canada’s role In a letter sent to Mr. Campbell, World Fedin the international community, from noteworeralists Movement-Canada (WFMC) president thy commentators such as former federal MinWarren Allmand writes: “You have been such ister of Foreign Affairs Lloyd Axworthy. a committed supporter of the World FederInside the front cover is a dedication to Mr. alists for these many years that we decided Campbell: “Dedication: This 2014 volume is Invermere resident Claude Campbell, pictured here with his wife Shirto recognize your contributions to the movededicated to Claude Campbell, Invermere, ley, recently had the 2014 edition of “Canada and the United Nations” dedment.” The organization included, along with B.C., whose exemplary commitment to the icated to him.

PHOTO BY STEVE HUBRECHT the letter, a framed copy of the cover and inrule of law, human progress and rights, side cover page (which contains the dedication) of the 2014 publication. The World through the United Nations system, has been persistent and longstanding.”

Mr. Campbell, 98, has been donating money to the World Federalists Movement Federalists Movement is an organization that seeks to improve, strengthen and for more than 30 years, and was inspired to start doing so after an impromptu promote global governance institutions, such as the United Nations.

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Clockwise from bottom left: (ICAN volunteers, left to right) Darla Spiry, Blair Robinson, Donna Deschenes, Lise Fournier, Heather Bourke, and (pooches) golden doodle Lexi and Shi Tzu-Cairn Terrier mixes Chico and Chewbacca get ready to greet the seniors living in Ivy House on Friday, November 21st.

The pet visit to Ivy House is organized by ICAN on the third Friday of every month; Lexi gives Blair Robinson a high five much to the delight of onlookers; A resident joyfully holds Chewbacca.

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organization is a volunteer and they simply don’t have the time to kick-start the CCTA programs the way a fulltime staff member would.

“We’ve made some great headway provincially and The Columbia Cultural Tourism Association (CCTA) is a step closer to achieving its bigger picture funding goals, nationally, working with Destinations BC and Kootenay after receiving discretionary grant-in-aid money from the Rockies Tourism. There’s a lot going on, but if we could Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) areas F and G. just get off the ground with our local programs, we’d reArea F gave $2000 and Area G gave $750 to the CCTA ally be able to take off. We just have to keep pushing and keep our fingers crossed,” said Bavin. to help the organization implement its tourism strategy.

According to Area F director Wendy Booth and Area G “It’s much appreciated because it helps us close the gap on the bigger picture of funding. Every little bit helps,” director Gerry Wilkie, the discretionary grant-in-aid money is well spent on the CCTA. said CCTA chair Pat Bavin. ... it helps us close “I am pleased (for Area G) to In order to keep $37,000 worth of contribute to the CCTA’s ongoing conditional funding from the Columthe gap on the bigger planning work in promoting and bia Valley Directed Funds Commitpicture funding. celebrating our rich history, cultee, the CCTA needs to raise an addiPat bavin tional $20,000 by the end of January. columbia cultural tourism association ture and enterprises. Over time this cultural tourism initiative will With the RDEK discretionary grant-in-aid money, the CCTA has now raised about provide lasting socio-economic benefits throughout the region,” said Wilkie. $10,000 of that $20,000.

“The CCTA has been working hard in creating its ‘A The directed funds committee agreed to give the $37,000 to the CCTA with the condition that the organiza- Tapestry of Place’ document, that is a strategy for placetion raise $20,000 on its own. The original deadline was based cultural tourism in the Columbia Valley. The $2,000 this past summer, but the directed funds committee then from Area F will help them act on some of the recommendations in the report,” said Booth. extended the deadline to the end of January 2015.

Although the roughly 70 days left for the CCTA to raise If it raises another $10,000 and consequently keeps the $37,000, the CCTA plans to use the money to fire a the additional $10,000 may seem like a daunting deadline, full-time co-ordinator, who would get the CCTA’s on-the- Bavin is optimistic it can be met.

The organization is currently looking at the possibility ground programs up and running.

“That would really get the whole thing going,” said of a private investment partner as an option to bring in Bavin, adding that everybody currently involved with the the extra money.

COMMUNITY ICAN dogs it with seniors at Ivy House

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Interior 9-1-1 calls re-routed

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On the third Friday of every month, Invermere Companion Animal Network (ICAN) volunteers and their canine friends have a barking good time when they visit the residents of Ivy House.

“It’s really fun. The dogs know they have a job to do here.

The minute the doors (to Ivy House) open, they stop whatever they are doing and head right in,” said ICAN volunteer Donna Deschenes during the Friday, November 21st visit, adding that interacting with animals is not only enjoyable for the seniors living in Ivy House, but can also be therapeutic.

“It’s so awesome to see how happy they (the Ivy House residents) are to see the dogs,” said Deschenes.

The November 21st ICAN visit involved three dogs — golden doodle named Lexi and a pair of Shi Tzu-Cairn Terrier mixes named Chico and Chewbacca.

The animals first greeted a group of waiting Ivy House residents, giving hugs, affection and performing tricks, before the ICAN volunteers took the pets individually to each person and then visited Ivy House residents who had chosen to stay in their rooms.

The visits are so successful that, starting in January, ICAN volunteers are planning to start visiting Ivy House with their dogs twice a month. In the summer, when residents and pets can be in an enclosed space outdoors, the volunteers also brings cats on their visits.

As of Tuesday, November 18th, 9-1-1 calls from the Central and Southern Interiors are being answered by E-Comm — British Columbia’s largest 9-1-1 public-safety answer point. The changeover to E-Comm will be transparent to residents, who should dial 9-1-1 as usual. Calls will be routed to the same local police, fire and ambulance dispatchers who currently dispatch first responders to emergency situations.

After four months of collaborative technical and operational planning that included the engineering, design and installation of new 9-1-1 infrastructure, the transfer of 9-1-1 services for the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan, Central Kootenay, Columbia-Shuswap, OkanaganSimilkameen, Thompson-Nicola, East Kootenay, Kootenay-Boundary and Squamish-Lillooet (North) regional districts occurred seamlessly.

Representatives from the new service areas were onsite at E-Comm to witness the official transfer.

“This is a significant event for all nine interior regional districts involved,” said Regional District of Central Okanagan Chair Robert Hobson.

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The C.V. Christmas Bureau believes that everyone deserves a special Christmas dinner without the added stress and financial burden that often comes with the holidays.

SPONSORS: You can sponsor a local individual or family by providing a food gift card and small gift box. To register please call Angie at 250-342-2611 or email cvcb@shaw.ca. You can help by visiting one of the Angel Trees to donate a gift to a child. Trees are located at Home Hardware, Dairy Queen and Kootenay Savings Credit Union, Invermere. Please return the wrapped and labeled gifts to the store by Thursday, December 11th.

REQUESTS: Do you need a little help this season? The CVCB is ready to accept request forms for food gift cards and angel gifts for the 2014 Christmas season. Forms are available at the following locations: The Family Resource Ctr., Ministry of Children and Family Development, Shuswap Band Office, Akisqnuk Health Centre or call 250-342-2611. ✳The Columbia Valley Christmas Bureau is not in partnership or affiliated with the Columbia Valley Food Bank, and therefore does not have access to the recent generous inheritance they received.

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David Thompson Secondary School graduate Logan Anderson, who now resides in Victoria, is fundraising for his start-up company Halcyon Backpacking, which offers backpacking adventures to those living with mental illness.

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cent and the remaining interest is from the international community.

Now based in Victoria, the David Thompson Secondary An entrepreneur who grew up in Invermere is work- School graduate said the Halcyon Backpacking Company ing to offer backpacking adventures as a method of ther- will begin with tours in Western Canada. As it grows, the service will cover more of Canada and, eventually, interapy for people living with mental illness.

“The main reason I wanted to start Halcyon (Backpack- national tours.

“Halcyon means peaceful, tranquil, good memories ing Company) is that I’ve had my own success stories from travel and backpacking,” said Logan Anderson, whose fa- from a good time,” Anderson said. “I felt like that really ther Greg Anderson was recently re-elected as a councillor fit well with what we’re trying to provide to our clients.”

With a tour guide, an assistant and a for the District of Invermere. “For me, permental health professional on each trip, sonally, it was the one thing that worked.”

We’ve only been Halcyon puts full effort into making the Halcyon will cater to 18 to 35 year olds live for a couple trips as carefree as possible. living with depression, as well as disor“When it comes to any travel, but esders involving moods, anxieties, atten- months, but the response pecially for people who are new to it, tion deficit, personality, and eating. The from the public has anything can be a stress,” Mr. Anderson tours are meant to help anybody with been quite humbling. said. “By having a tour guide mixed with symptoms of these disorders, and forLOGAN ANDERSON mal diagnoses are not required in order HALCyON BACKPACKING CO. the healing side, you don’t really have to focus on anything other than enjoyto participate. ing yourself and learning from your ex“Even though individuals can be living with mental illness and the symptoms, it doesn’t stop periences. We will provide it all.”

Based on clients’ self-reporting, a non-intrusive method people from doing regular things,” Anderson said. “It doesn’t stop individuals from doing the things they want will be used to co-ordinate and manage the travellers, to do or chasing their dreams, things that may play a big and ensure a good size and mix for each group.

But the project still has to overcome a major hurdle. role on their well-being in the future.”

“It’s great to have these goals and ideas in mind, but you The company is currently soliciting financing through a need to find the finances.” crowdfunding campaign and private investment.

To help Halcyon’s quest, visit their fundraiser on Indi“We’ve only been live for a couple months, but the regogo at tinyurl.com/pxj6pn4. To find out more about the sponse from the public has been quite humbling.”

Anderson said Canadians represent about 60 per cent of company, check out their website at halcyonbackpackthe interest shown, while Americans make up 25 to 30 per ing.com.

“Public safety is always our top priority. E-Comm’s outstanding track record means residents will receive the same high-quality level of service they are accustomed to, but with added operational and technical benefits. These include a larger workforce to handle high call volume and increased security and resiliency.” Hobson added that there will also be significant cost savings for each of the regional districts.

The approximately 230,000 emergency calls placed each year from the regional districts will now be routed to E-Comm, where highly-trained 9-1-1 call-takers will quickly confirm which agency the caller requires and for which location. Police calls will then be transferred to the same dispatchers in Kelowna; fire calls will continue to be dispatched by centres in Cranbrook, the Fraser Valley, Kamloops, Kelowna, Surrey, Trail and Vernon; and ambulance calls will continue to be managed by the BC Ambulance Service’s dispatch centre in Kamloops.

Part of the robust preparations surrounding this morning’s transition included more than 240 test calls across all regional districts. Geography familiarization was also a priority for E-Comm call-takers in the lead-up to today, with the many geographical and other special attributes of the new service area being a focus of their training program, along with the policies and procedures for individual agencies.

“9-1-1 is a lifeline, which is why thorough preparation was our top priority for today’s transition,” explained David Guscott, E-Comm President and CEO. “We’re eager, and ready, to share our large team of experienced 9-1-1 staff, our technology and purpose-built facility with residents in the Central and Southern Interiors and we are proud to be their partners in public safety.”

E-Comm is the largest 9-1-1 call centre in B.C., serving Metro Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast, Whistler, Squamish, Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, the Northern Interior, Northern Vancouver Island and now the Central and Southern Interiors. E-Comm also provides dispatch services to 33 police and fire departments throughout the Lower Mainland, Sunshine Coast and Squamish-Whistler areas, and operates the wide-area radio system used throughout Metro Vancouver by police, fire and ambulance personnel.

In 2014 a total of 19 regional districts (Northern Interior, Northern Vancouver Island and Central/Southern Interior) moved 9-1-1 call-answer services to E-Comm.

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Lions’ committee planning for Wilder Memorial Park Dan Walton dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

Members of the Fairmont and District Lions Club are figuring out the best way to turn a parcel of donated land into a park.

Three years ago, 10 acres in the Meadows area of Fairmont were donated to the Lions by Fairmont Hot Springs Resort and the Wilder Family.

As the area is within a water table, which makes it susceptible to flooding when river currents are high, the club is trying to determine how best to make the land suitable for recreation.

Support for this endeavour was recently given by the Regional District of East Kootenay board of directors, who allocated the Wilder Memorial Park Development Plan a Discretionary Grant in Aid in the amount of $2,000 at their last monthly meeting on November 7th.

“Our first step is to get enough money together for a land use survey,” said Li-

ons vice president Tex Deagnon, who is a Wilder Park committee member, adding that it will cost about $8,000 to $10,000. The $2,000 will be used on consulting the Fairmont community over feasible planning.

“If the results are positive, we anticipate the existing area will have to be raised three to five feet,” said Deagnon. “Once that’s done, sometime in the future, we could maybe have a ball diamond, picnic table area, green space, or park area.”

To discover the best fit for Fairmont, the Lions will be hosting a town hall-style meeting after the land use survey is complete.

“We have ski hills and golf courses, but no green space,” Deagnon said.

Since no structures will be raised, there is no need to change the zoning.

And while this keeps the project fairly simple and straightforward, there is no set timeline.

“It’s going to be a slow train to get it all done,” Deagnon said. “We don’t anticipate it being done too soon.”

He expects about one metre of backfilling will be needed to prepare the land.

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‘Level playing field’ for B.C. liquor stores Tom Fletcher Black Press

B.C. government liquor stores are losing their wholesale price advantage next spring, but will also have the option of opening Sundays and evenings with chilled offerings to help them compete with private stores.

The change to a single wholesale price for every product takes effect April 1, the same date B.C. is permitting private or government liquor sales in separate facilities inside grocery stores.

Attorney General Suzanne Anton said the change is to create a “level playing field” for liquor retailing in B.C., after private store operators complained that the existing system gave government stores an unfair price advantage.

Currently the Liquor Distribution Branch, the government monopoly wholesaler, sells products to government stores at cost and sets a minimum price for all retailers.

The wholesale price for private retail stores is 16 per cent less than that retail price, rural agency stores pay 12 per cent less, and stores that sell only B.C. wine get a 30 per cent discount.

A new wholesale price structure for the thousands of products sold in liquor stores will be the same for all re-

tailers, set to retain the $1 billion in revenues the province takes in annually from liquor sales. Anton said she doesn’t expect substantial changes in retail prices.

The B.C. Government Employees Union, representing government liquor store staff, welcomed the Sunday openings and increased hours to help their stores compete.

“The move to a single wholesale price will only be in the public interest if it protects and expands over time provincial revenue,” said BCGEU president Stephanie Smith.

Premier Christy Clark said the government’s liquor policy review showed “people really like their government liquor stores” because of the wide selection and well-trained staff. Clark agreed with Smith that government stores are well positioned to compete with private outlets, which are generally not unionized and pay lower wages.

The government is also changing its tax system for breweries to eliminate the steep increase that applies when small breweries reach a certain level of production. Anton said that is designed to encourage growth of craft breweries, which currently employ 2,500 people in B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch officials are also working on a system of higher prices for high-alcohol beverages, a measure long recommended by Provincial Health Officer Perry Kendall to discourage overconsumption.

BC NEWS Flu vaccine less effective against mutant strain Jeff Nagel Black Press This year’s flu shot may prove less effective than usual because the dominant virus now circulating has mutated significantly in the months since the vaccine was devised.

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The Canadian chapter was founded more than sixty years ago and has offices in several cities across the country, including in Victoria and Vancouver.

Many of the essays in the 2014 The United Nations and Canada, including Mr. Axworthy’s, voice concern about what the writers see as the current Canadian government’s lack of engagement with the international community in general, and the United Nations in particular — a sentiment Mr. Campbell shares and a trend he says is troubling.

Walter Ranald Woodske 1943 - 2014 Walter Ranald Woodske, age 71 of Canal Flats, passed away peacefully Friday, November 21, 2014 with loved ones at his side, in Cranbrook. He was born July 20, 1943 in Coleman, Alberta, the son of Albert and Josephine Woodske.

They moved to Canal Flats when he was one, and grew up and went to school in Canal Flats. Walter later went to work at Crestbrook Forest Industries where he worked until his retirement in 2001.

On his 21st birthday he met June Onfrychuk, and they were married the following year on May 14, 1966. They have four daughters.

Walter was very active in the Canal Flats community, as a firefighter and later Fire Chief with the Canal Flats Fire Department, he was involved with the Improvement District and then became a Village Councilor. He worked as a first aider, and he enjoyed curling and softball, and was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.

Walter is survived by his loving wife of 48 years June, 4 daughters Maureen Woodske, Marilyn Woodske, Janice (Brad) Fisher, Kathleen (Kevin) Cuthbert, as well as 4 grandchildren Megan, Katelyn, Courtney, and Lucas.

A memorial service for Walter will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 28, 2014 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cranbrook, with interment of cremains to follow in Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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lies, and gift giving is suddenly on our minds.

For those of you who didn’t make it to Light Up Night... yes, you missed a great parade with the usual sirens and flashing lights and free candy and costumes, and yes, you missed a great community party at Pothole Park (see page 9 for photographic evidence), and yes, you missed the symbolic lighting up of the District of Invermere’s Christmas tree... but what you also missed was the wonderfully warm welcome from all the shop owners who kept their stores open late to celebrate the start of the local holiday season.

Not only did many of these shops offer complimentary hot chocolate, hot apple cider, and even wine, but all were bursting with endless, incredible gift ideas for any budget.

hen the B.C. government announced its latest revenue of nearly $1 billion a year comes from this moB.C. IEWS changes to liquor distribution, the reaction was nopoly wholesale business, where the hidden tax is not what I expected. coyly termed a “mark-up.”

Private store representatives complained bitterly that When the new, simplified system comes in next spring, the government is allowing further expansion of fridga bottle of hard liquor will have a “mark-up” of 124 per es and “cold rooms” in selected government liquor cent.That’s right, LDB more than doubles the price with stores, and longer operating hours that include more its wholesale liquor tax. And if it’s premium booze, anySunday openings. Those hours, along with non-union thing valued at more than $21 a litre will get an extra staff, are the private stores’ big advantages as things luxury tax on top of that.

OM stand in B.C.’s hybrid liquor retailing system.

Coolers and ciders will see a 73 per cent mark-up.

The B.C. Government Employees’ Union didn’t seem Wines are taxed at 89 per cent, with extra luxury tax on at all perturbed that state-run stores’ key advantage was premium wines. Beer gets a per-litre tax with ascending also going to be gone effective April 1. That would be preferential rates for small, medium and large breweries. Then of course there is wholesale pricing, in which the government’s monopoly wholesaler federal and provincial sales tax applied to all of it. Cheers! sells to them at cost and to private stores at higher rates.

Premier Christy Clark acknowledged that the first guiding princiHow much higher? Liquor Distribution Branch officials were ple of this overhaul is to keep that government revenue coming. carefully vague on that, and it varies depending on which of the 22 The new BCGEU president, Stephanie Smith, doesn’t sound like wholesale categories you look at.They released a graph that suggests your bullhorn-toting socialist of yore. the average wholesale cost to government stores might be going up She insists she’s gung-ho to compete head to head with those pri10 to 15 per cent to create a “level playing field” with private stores. vate interlopers and get back some lost market share, particularly on That wholesale price difference is the main reason private stores the high-volume cold beer sales. have generally higher retail prices.And the majority of the province’s See A7

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The union has another ace in the hole. Its current contract stipulates that LDB can’t close stores. In some small towns there are government stores that lose money, particularly since they’ve had more private competition.

But at least for the duration of this BCGEU contract, the government retail arm will continue to operate in some places as a perverse social program, subsidizing retail clerk jobs that pay nearly twice what private retail pays.

And let’s face it, running a till at a liquor store is not rocket surgery.

Private and government store staff have to take the same training, and liquor inspector sting operations have increased vigilance on ID checks in all stores.

With higher wholesale prices applied to government stores, this kind of artificial support will cost more. The only way LDB could maintain it without subsidizing it from the wholesale windfall would be to raise retail prices.

The LDB says this new simplified system is “not intended to impact consumer pricing.” Note the careful choice of words.

Oh, one last thing. There is another new tax in the works. It will be applied to higher-alcohol beverages, in an effort to reduce adverse health effects.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

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COMMUNITY

Fall is bat eviction time

SUBMITTED Kootenay Community Bat Project

then go into mines or caves to hibernate. Although there is a possibility that bats can use buildings over the winter, it is unusual.

“There are several approaches to managing bats in buildSummer is the season when property owners notice bats in ings,” continues Craig. “Some landowners don’t mind having their buildings. They may find guano (excrement) on the deck, bats and simply leave them be or clean up the guano once a hear bats in the walls, or smell a build-up of guano. The Koo- year. Others want to ensure that the bats are no longer using tenay Community Bat Project (KCBP), funded by the Columbia the building. In those cases, this is the time of year to check Basin Trust and the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund, that bats are no longer inside the roost and then work on sealhas received hundreds of calls over the years with these issues. ing up all entry and exit points.”

One of the most important strategies In many cases, landowners are happy in excluding bats from a building is to into leave bats where they are. However, stall a bat-house nearby. These wooden for landowners who would like to have boxes comprised of various chambers bats move out of their buildings, now is provide the bats with an alternative habthe time to do something about it. itat. They are less likely to be persistent “With the decline of natural roost in entering their old roost site in a buildstructures in the wild, such as large ing if they have somewhere else to roost. trees or undisturbed rock crevices, Residents can build a bat-house this some bat species have adapted to use Saturday, November 29th at Wildbuildings for their roost sites,” says Jusight Invermere’s Bat House Building liet Craig, co-ordinating biologist for the Workshop at the Radium Seniors Hall KCBP. “Groups of related females can at 4863 Stanley Street in Radium Hot form large colonies called maternity Springs. All materials will be pre-cut roosts where they get together to have Local resident, Marlene Hebert, puts up so participants can put together a their one pup. These colonies may use bat-houses on her shed.

PHOTO SUBMITTED four-chambered bat-house. The first attics, walls, chimneys, siding, barns, workshop runs from 9 to 11:30 a.m., a free talk on bat consersheds and other structures.”

Under the BC Wildlife Act, it is illegal to exterminate or harm vation will start at noon and go to 1p.m., and the second workbats. In order to “get rid of bats”, the best strategy is to wait shop goes from 2 to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per box. Contact until they have left the building and seal up all the entry and invermere@wildsight.ca or 250-341-6898 to register.

To find out more about how to do a bat eviction, bat-house exit points. However, in summer months, bat pups can beplans, or bat biology, visit kootenaybats.com and download come trapped inside.

In general, bats in the Kootenays leave buildings in the late sum- the “Frequently Asked Questions” booklet. Or call 1-855-9BCmer or early fall. They use fall roost sites where they mate and BATS ext. 14.

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WEEKLY Beat Have an event you’d like listed? Email it to: production@ invermerevalleyecho. com

NOVEMBER 26th -Dec 3rd

26TH : WEDNESDAY

• 11:15 a.m. - 1:00p.m.: Valley Gogo Sisters meet at Columbia Garden Village activity room. Viewing of a new DVD of the African Grandmothers Tribunal and we will carry on with the meeting at 12:00. New members welcome, call Sherry 250-342-9733.

• 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Rink.

• 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere senior’s hall, $2. Everyone welcome.

• 4 - 9 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre.

Join us for Rockband.

• 7 p.m.: Card night at Canal Flats Seniors Hall every Wednesday.

27TH : THURSDAY

• 12 - 1 p.m.: Ask a Librarian / Drop-in tech support at the Invermere Public Library. Every Thursday. For more info, go to invermere.bclibrary.ca • 1:15 p.m.: Crib night at Canal Flats Seniors Hall every Thursday • 5 - 9 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre. Join us for November birthdays and cake.

• 7 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘em Tournament every Thursday at Invermere Legion.

Hall, 4863 Stanley Street. Must preregister at invermere@wildsight.ca or call 250-341-6898. $20/box. All ages welcome.

• 12 - 1 p.m.: Free talk on bat conservation at the Radium Seniors Hall, 4863 Stanley Street. All ages welcome.

• 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Headwaters Art Society Presents A Winter Art Show and Sale. Refreshments and treats.

Canal Flats Civic Center, 8911 Dunn Street, Canal Flats.

• 2 - 4:30 p.m.: Bat House Building Workshop #2 at the Radium Seniors Hall, 4863 Stanley Street. Must preregister at invermere@wildsight.ca or call 250-341-6898. $20/box. All ages welcome.

• 6 - 10 p.m.: Wild and Scenic Film Festival, at the Invermere Community Hall, brought to you by Wildsight Invermere. Saturday night special guest presentation and films: Barry Blanchard, Canada’s top alpinist and author. For more information visit Invermere@wildsight.ca or wildsight. ca/wildandscenic • 8 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre. Join us for movie night.

30TH : SUNDAY

• 2 p.m.: Movember Mile! Mustaches and Underwear! Real and not so real mustaches and by tradition in your underwear, please keep it family friendly! Starting from Crazy Soles, a 1 mile jog/walk (x3 loops around downtown). To fundraise and raise awareness about men’s health, specifically prostate cancer. For more TH : F RIDAY information contact Beva at Crazy 28 • 10:30 a.m.: Last Friday morning Soles, crazysoles@telus.net preschool story time at the Library.

New story time schedule beginning in DECEMBER 1ST : MONDAY January. Starting December 5th, Baby • 7 p.m.: Bingo at the Canal Flats Civic Goose will replace Friday story time. Centre, 1st and 3rd Monday of each • 12 p.m.: Soup lunch at the month.

Edgewater Legion. $6. Last Friday of each month.

DECEMBER 2ND : TUESDAY • 1 p.m.: Canasta cards at Canal Flats • 1:30 p.m.: Carpet Bowling at Canal Seniors Hall every Friday Flats Seniors Hall every Tuesday.

• 7 - 10 p.m.: Wild and Scenic Film • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: OPT clinic at the Festival, at the Invermere Community Invermere Health Unit. 1st and 3rd Hall brought to you by Wildsight Tuesday of each month. Confidential Invermere. For more information service: low-cost birth control, and visit Invermere@wildsight.ca or STI testing. wildsight.ca/wildandscenic • 5 - 8 p.m.: Climbing wall open at J.A. RD : WEDNESDAY Laird School every Friday, Saturday DECEMBER 3 and Sunday. Birthday parties by • 6 - 8 p.m.: Adult Ugly Sweater and Holiday Craft Night at the Invermere appt. 250-688-5228.

• 7 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre. Join Public Library. Visit invermere. bclibrary.ca for more info. us for manhunt.

• 7 p.m.: Wings Over the Rockies AGM at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

TH : S ATURDAY 29 • 9 - 11:30 a.m.: Bat House Building The meeting will be followed by Workshop #1 at the Radium Seniors refreshments. Everyone welcome.

DECEMBER 4TH- 10TH 4TH : THURSDAY

• 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.: YAC, a new program for Gr. 5-7 at the Invermere Public Library. Contact 250-342-6416 to register.

5TH : FRIDAY

• 4 - 8 p.m.: Christmas Craft Fair at the Invermere Community Hall. Entry fee $2 donation to the Windermere Child care Society or a donation to the Invermere Food Bank.

• 6:30 p.m.: 1st Butterfly Tree of Lights at Lion’s Hall in Invermere.

Join us as we light the butterfly tree. The Windermere Valley District Lions and the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley have come together for a fundraising event like no other.

Poems, music, cookies and warm drinks, and the tree of remembrance will be lit.

• 7 - 10 p.m.: Fresh Fridays Open Mic at Pynelogs. Showcasing young talent from the valley. All ages, licensed bar.

First Friday of every month.

6TH : SATURDAY

DECEMBER 13TH : SATURDAY

• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: GALS presents Pictures for Pups. Print and photo fundraising sale at the Invermere Community Hall. Prices range from $15 - $100 (cash only). 50% of sales go to GALS to care for foster animals.

• 10 a.m.: Christmas Crafts with Vera • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Santa’s Cabin at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Get your photo taken with Santa, and have a hot chocolate.

• 4 p.m.: AGM for Panorama Mountain Freeride Club at the Jackpine Pub at Panorama.

DECEMBER 14TH : SUNDAY

• 5:30 p.m.: Christmas dinner for seniors at the Best Western Invermere Inn. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Invermere. Call 250-342-5566 to register Monday to Thursday prior to Friday December 12th between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

DECEMBER 20TH : SATURDAY

• 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Santa’s Cabin at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Get your photo taken with Santa, and have a hot chocolate.

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Christmas Craft TH : TUESDAY Fair at the Invermere Community DECEMBER 23 Hall. Entry fee $2 donation to the • 5 - 6 p.m.: Wine Tasting at the Windermere Child Care Society or a Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, in the donation to the Invermere Food Bank. lobby. $10 per person.

• 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Santa’s Cabin at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Get HOURS your photo taken with Santa and have a hot chocolate.

NVERMERE IBRARY

7TH : SUNDAY

• 12 - 7 p.m.: 11th Annual Feed the Town at the Clubhouse at Copper Point. Absolutely everyone is invited to enjoy this traditional dinner with proceeds to the Invermere Food Bank. Pictures with Santa will also be happening.

9TH : TUESDAY

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• Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

RADIUM LIBRARY

• Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m.

• Wednesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m.

• Saturday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Lego club • Tuesdays 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m • Closed Dec 20th to Jan 3rd.

• 7 p.m.: Cinefest at Pynelogs.

WINDERMERE VALLEY MUSEUM Tracks. For more information visit • Tuesday : 12 a.m. - 4 p.m. columbiavalleyarts.com or call 250342-4423.

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DECEMBER 12TH : FRIDAY

• 9 a.m.: Panorama Mountain Resort Winter season starts.

• 10:30 a.m.: Holiday Craft Extravaganza for K-Gr.4 at the Invermere Public Library. Contact 240-342-6416 to register.

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• Thursday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Friday and Saturday: 1 - 4 p.m.

RADIUM THRIFT STORE

• Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Friday and Saturday: 12 - 4 p.m.

SUMMIT YOUTH CENTRE

• Tuesday: 5 - 9 p.m.

• Wednesday: 4 - 9 p.m.

• Thursday: 5 - 9 p.m.

• Friday and Saturday: 6 - 11 p.m.

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LIGHT UPRISING

A whole lotta lights lit up Invermere this past weekend thanks to two major events. Light Up Night took place on Saturday, November 22nd when crowds lined the streets to watch the Santa Claus parade, then gathered at Pothole Park to enjoy the dazzling light display, the warmth from numerous fire pits, live music and more.

The previous night, Friday, November 21st, saw the Invermere Community Hall completely transformed by cat-eyed ICAN volunteers (below) for their annual fundraiser. After a delcious catered dinner by Anne Riches, attendees were treated to the humour of three pet-friendly comedians and could bid on an incredible array of silent auction items as well as order fancy drinks from the cash bar as demonstrated by Mark Taylor below.

Photos by Dan Walton/Nicole Trigg

ICAN – Invermere Companion Animal Network

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TICKETS: ADULTS $10 ~ STUDENTS $5 AVAILABLE AT: TIFFANY’S THREDZ, INVERMERE MEET ON HIGHER GROUND, RADIUM AND FAIRMONT GIFT SHOP

SHELLEY’S SHINERS CLEANING SERVICE

New, starting this fall...Shelley’s Shiners is now offering a 10% Contractor discount on all post construction cleaning.

Shelley’s Shiners is experienced in Post Construction cleaning, is fully staffed and insured. Our cleaning staff is well trained, experienced and ready to make your newly built home Shine!!

Please Contact Erin: 250-347-6868 or shiner@cyberlink.ca

MLA Meeting Day Thursday, December 4 Please call 1 866 870 4188 to book an appointment

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Christmas

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014 The Valley Echo

Christmas

The winning shopping spree will be held on

Saturday, December 20, 2014.

Draw on December 17, 2014.

Win $1000

to spend in 1 hour at participating businesses in Invermere (clock stops between stores, maximum $250 per store)

Fiona Millar PSYCHIC, ANGEL EMPOWERMENT PRACTITIONER

Is fear holding you back from your highest potential?

Christmas Gift Certificates Available Do you feel stuck in places you would like to shift?

Let your soul speak!

250-342-1713

www.fionapsychic.com

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Canada’s Store

Selkirk Cellulars & Office Supplies Suite 110, 809 - 7th Ave. (across from Pot Hole park) Ph: 250-342-0025 • Fax: 250-342-0024 • info@selkirkcells.com

Visit us for your •Cellular Accessories • Cell phones •Printer ink & paper •iPads & iPhones •Office Supplies Invermere

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LIFESTYLES

Wednesday, November 26, 2014 The Valley Echo

Warm up this winter... with soup!

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’ll admit I am not a huge soup fan until the From CRATCH RATCH weather turns cold and dreary, like this November. I still yearn for the freshness of vegetables from the summer months, but knowing that this is not impossible due to our climate, I turn to soup to satisfy the flavours I crave.

Today I have chosen kale — you either love or hate it. I have cooked it many ways and find it very versatile in many dishes.

ARA It is especially fabulous in soup as it is tasty C and the texture has a bit more body to it. Even more, it’s full of vitamins and iron that our bodies crave this time of year.

The trick to kale is cooking it enough. If you undercook it, it will be tough; so cook it to the point where it is soft, but not slimy.When you cook kale, it’s always in salted water and you take the cover off once the kale goes into the pot so it stays nice and green in colour.

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Kale Broth with Lemon Zest & Parmesan* Ingredients • 50 g butter • 175 g potatoes, peeled and diced into neat 1 centimetre dice • 175 g onions, peeled and diced into neat 1 centimetre dice • 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed into a smooth paste • Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste • 1.2 litres chicken stock • 600 ml kale leaves, measured after removing stalks and gently torn into small pieces • Finely grated zest of 1 organic lemon • 4-6 heaped teaspoons of grated Parmesan Instructions • Melt the butter in a heavy-based saucepan and allow to foam.

• Add the potatoes, onions and crushed garlic.

• Coat in the butter and season with salt and pepper.

• Cover with a butter wrapper or parchment paper with a tight fitting lid. Cook on a very low setting, allowing the vegetables to sweat gently until barley tender.This is about 10 minutes. Do not overcook to the point where the potatoes collapse.

• Add the stock, stir gently, bring to a simmer and cook for another 10 minutes. Don’t cook it up too fast and too bubbly or the stock will loose its flavour. The potato and onions should be completely tender but holding their shape. Taste and correct the seasoning. This is the base and can be but aside until later.

• To finish the broth, bring it back to a simmer. Add the kale and allow to cook gently, uncovered, until soft. Another 10 minutes or so.

• Taste a little bit of kale to make sure it has cooked correctly and check seasoning again.

• Ladle the soup into hot soup bowls. Place a pinch of lemon zest, one heaping teaspoon of grated Parmesan, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately. *Recipe copyright from Master It by Rory O’Connell.

Lara McCormack is one of the owners of From Scratch – A Mountain Kitchen in Fairmont Hot Springs where one can savor great seasonal food, sip from a selection of beverages including BC wines and enjoy the views of our gorgeous valley landscape.

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Christmas Craft Sale and Tea November 28th from 5 to 8 p.m. and November 29th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Enjoy Tea at 10 a.m. Saturday. Come see the wide variety of crafts, food and items for sale.

There are still tables available.

Please call Elizabeth at 250-688-0640.

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SPORTS

Spokane stops Rockies’ roll

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Dan Walton dan@invermerevalleyecho.com Road closures saw the Columbia Valley Rockies’ workload cut in half last weekend. The Kelowna Chiefs were forced to reschedule the game that was supposed to take place on Saturday, November 22nd in Invermere, but the Spokane Braves were good for the game on Friday, November 21st at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

The Braves were first on the board with an early power play goal, but Sam Young tied the game at one in the final minute of the first period.

Then midway through the second, Young set up Ryan Lawson to give the Rockies their first lead.

But shortly after, Spokane was able to even the score at two, dragging another tie into the next period.

The lead went back to Spokane with an early third period goal, but another Young goal revived the stalemate at three.

Only a minute later, though, another Braves goal gave Spokane another lead, and this time the Rockies weren’t able to counter.

The final score was 4-3 Spokane. Goaltender Brody Nelson made 34 saves.

In the post-game analysis, Mr. Bidinger said the team is not competing hard enough in its defensive zone.

“We’re giving up the netside positioning because they’re not working hard enough and that has to change — it boils down to guys not doing what they’re taught.”

During their free time on Saturday night after Kelowna cancelled, the Rockies underwent a more intense practice than what they’re used to, he said.

The Rockies have a home-and-home next weekend, as they take on the Rockets at the Eddie on Friday, November 28th, and then again the following night in Golden. Both games begin at 7:30 p.m.

“We’re going for four points,” Mr. Bidinger said. “We can beat ‘em, but we have to compete.”

Monday, January 5th looks like a likely date for the rescheduled game against Kelowna, said general manager Ross Bidinger, but both teams will have to look at co-ordinating their schedules.

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Scoring Leaders Player Team 1. Bryan Lubin CGR 2. Rainer Glimpel OSO 3. Aaron Azevedo OSO 4. Doan Smith CVR 5. Ian Chrystal KAM 6. Max Newton GFB 7. Jonathan Lee KEL 8. Tyson Klingspohn KIM 9. Troy Maclise OSO 10. Felix Larouche KAM

GP 26 27 26 24 26 21 26 26 26 25

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A 21 24 26 17 14 18 21 12 17 20

PTS 44 39 38 36 35 34 34 33 33 33

Goaltending Leaders (min. four games played) Player Team GAA W L T SO 1. Jason Sandhu KAM 2.29 10 5 0 0 2. Jeff Orser FER 2.30 12 2 1 0 3. Brett Soles OSO 2.36 11 1 1 2 4. Olivier Charest SIC 2.37 6 3 1 1 5. Patrick Kasper SIC 2.47 4 6 0 0 6. Lawrence Langan OSO 2.51 16 4 1 3 7. Brett Huber SUM 2.60 9 7 0 1 8. Chris Turner KEL 2.80 9 6 2 1 9. Adam Maida NEL 2.82 6 5 1 2 10. Drake Poirier BVN 2.85 9 3 0 0

Above: The Rockies celebrate one of three goals against the Spokane Braves at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Friday, November 21st. Right: Doan Smith charges the Braves’ net.

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The Valley Echo's 2014/2015

NHL Hockey Pool Standings This week's winner is:

Dave’s Laffers19 Head to Echo/Pioneer office to redeem your lunch prize!

All prizes must be claimed before the following week's results are released.

Rank 1 2 3 4 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 16 16 18 18 20 21 21 21 24 25 26 27 28 28 30 30 30 33 33 35 35 35 38 38 38 38 38 43 43 43 43 47 48

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“It’s not a perfect match,” she said. “But for the high risk, even an imperfectly matched vaccine is going to give cross protection. And for some people it could be life-saving.”

She said the H3N2 strain tends to be particularly nasty to the elderly and may bring a deadlier flu season than usual.

“We may see more hospitalizations or deaths this year,” Skowronski said.

She said it’s particularly concerning that the flu has struck B.C. surprisingly early this season, causing outbreaks in eight seniors’ care homes.

The vaccine was formulated last February because it takes six to eight months to produce in large quantities and the H3N2 virus is thought to have since mutated while circulating in the southern hemisphere.

Skowronski said it’s still not too late to get the shot and some protection when flu activity peaks in the

invermerevalleyecho.com A15 weeks ahead, including any later surge of cases of influenza B, which tends to peak in March or April.

The vaccine also targets the influenza B and H1N1 viruses, but they’re considered less likely to cause illness this flu season.

Even in years when the vaccine is a better fit – last year’s was about 70 per cent effective against the thendominant H1N1 strain — Skowronksi says everyone should wash their hands frequently and avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth.

People who get the flu shot often mistakenly think any illness they contract can’t be flu and sometimes fail to get appropriate treatment.

“It doesn’t make you invincible,” Skowronski said.

Anti-viral medication can stop or fight an influenza infection but must be given quickly, ideally within 12 hours of the start of symptoms.

An estimated 3,500 Canadians die each year from flu complications — mainly seniors and others with underlying conditions.

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EMEMBER WHEN? R A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 55 years

2007 — A troop of Christmas elves banded together at the Invermere Community Hall on November 23rd for the annual Elf Craft Sale. Rows of vendors offered up a variety of great gift ideas for early bird Christmas shoppers.

50

years ago (1964): Tuberculosis epidemics were causing worry across Canada. A case of TB in an elderly shop owner in the area lead to the infection of 29 of his young customers. The teenagers were removed from school and sent to a sanatorium.

Their sanatorium treatments ended up costing approximately $150,000 by the end.

45

years ago (1969): Local man, William Jones, “adopted” a young Ecuadorian boy under the Foster Parents Plan. The six-year-old boy named Alex Leon was a mischievous young boy who enjoyed schooling and hoped to be a teacher in the future. Mr. Jones’ aid provided supplies, clothing, and general health care to the young boy in Ecuador.

40

years ago (1974): A motion picture filmed in the Purcells was brought all the way to Japan and viewed by many.

It depicted glacier skiing

and was shown in three of Japan’s major cities.

As Japan was known for its enthusiastic skiers, many of whom were already enjoying B.C. ski slopes, a party of travel editors from Japan visited B.C. ski resorts because of the film.

30

years ago (1984): CP Rails purchased 90,000 railroad ties, a $17 million purchase, from North Star Planning Co. Ltd. out of Invermere. The ties were planned to be ready for use in the 1985 track program. That year, B.C. spent around $114 million on track maintenance and about $131 million on other capital projects.

20

years ago (1994): Canadian National Alpine Ski Team member Willy Raine was travelling to Kimberley from Calgary with his custom Rossignol 7S slalom skis.

After arriving in Kimberley, Willy realized his skis were missing and had most likely fallen

off the roof of his van somewhere along the way. Willy was offering a $1,000 reward to whoever found them due to the fact he would not be able to get a new pair before the races began.

10

years ago (2004): DTSS officially became a deep fry-free school. The deep fryer was replaced with a shiny new portable gas grill to introduce healthier foods to the school.

The Chef instructor, Allison Bell, explained that it was all part of an attitude shift within the school. Ms. Bell incorporated as many organic foods at the school as she could, also removing the less healthy ingredients like butter and replacing them with alternatives like apple sauce.

She was set on the deep fryers demise not being the only change to DTSS menu-wise and hoped to bring many more healthy eating alternatives to the school.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. A sleeveless garment 5. Cold vegetable dish 10. Believed to bring good luck 12. Shittah tree 14. Hotel heiress 16. Of I 18. Diego, Francisco, Anselmo 19. __ King Cole, musician 20. Passover ceremony 22. ___ fi: space genre 23. Yearned 25. Desperate 26. Corded fabric 27. London radio station 28. Digital audiotape 30. Licenses TV stations 31. Employs 33. Food bar 35. Bigeye shad genus 37. Hog fats 38. Spoke 40. Moss capsule stalk 41. Openwork fabric 42. Chit 44. Holds for use 45. Ed Murrow’s home 48. Egyptian god of life 50. Shaped into a sphere 52. Golfing stand 53. Red Sea straits 55. Swiss river 56. Hostelry 57. Indicates position 58. Inoculation 63. Slip by 65. Apple smartphone 66. Sheep cries 67. Affirmatives

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 It’s time for you take action, Aries. Your energy level is perfect for getting things done at home and at work.

The faster you go, the more you can accomplish.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, communication needs to be open between you and someone you love to avoid conflict. Set aside some time when the two of you can talk this week.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, obstacles are cleared this week and you have an entirely new perspective on your love life.

Put that information to use with a romantic date or by engaging in a couples’ activity.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 You could be prone to panic this week, Taurus. Settle down as best as you can and take a few deep breaths.

Lean on friends if you need a little extra support.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Many things are looking up for you, Virgo. This week could be the catalyst for positive change. Keep an open mind as you forge ahead in all you do.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, money matters should be going well for you, so much so that you can make one of those bigticket purchases without much hesitation. Enjoy the results.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 It’s been difficult keeping in touch with a friend who lives far away. Make an effort to reconnect and plan some time to get together and enjoy each other’s company.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 You may get some excellent career news this week, Libra. It is just the type of information that you have been seeking and could provide the boost you need to make some changes.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Relationships of all kinds are strengthened this week, Aquarius. Whether you hang out with friends or go on a date night, you will enjoy the experience immensely.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, the value of your portfolio may increase considerably this week. Keep your eyes on your accounts and the market. Fortune awaits.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Relationships with family and friends are thriving this week, Scorpio. You may have found your niche and all things fall into play. Enjoy this renewed sense of camaraderie.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Your imagination is soaring this week, Pisces. Keep your feet a little closer to the ground so you do not get carried away.

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Please be advised that the slash piles accumulated during the ER treatment process will be burned over the winter when venting conditions are adequate to disperse the resulting smoke, following guidelines set by the Ministry of Environment.

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Rev. C.E. Fletcher (Curley) Born: November 1, 1925 Toronto, ON Left for Heaven: November 17, 2014 Invermere, BC

It is with sadness and joy that we announce the passing of Curley Elsworth Fletcher. The sadness comes from forever missing his sly smirks and the quick witted twinkle in his eyes and the joy is based on the knowledge that Curley is now playing his guitar and singing gods praises where he spent a lifetime witnessing and leading others … Heaven.

Curley is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy who he married 63 years ago in Ontario. Curley and Dorothy where blessed in 1964 with a daughter Wanda and in 1965 a son Kevin (wife Kathy).

Curley and family arrived in the valley in 1973 where they lived at the Red Coach Motel while their house in Radium was being finished. Since that time he has become a grandfather six times to Rebecca, Nicole, Sarah, Ryan, Justin, and Amber and was able to do something very few fathers were able to do, he was able to preside over the marriage vows of both his children.

Curley’s passion, after his family, was ministering and more accurately, missions. He spent time in Kenya, where he helped spread the Word of the Lord and build places of worship. He was also invited to serve in an interim capacity for First Nations churches in Bella Bella, Kitimat, Bella Coola and Anaheim Lake, where in some cases he was made honorary elder or given chief status because of his support and dedication to their people.

From 1981 to 1993 you could see Curley driving the white Ford Econoline van through the numerous campgrounds selling baked goods from Dorothy’s Bakery.

In 2013 he became ill and was moved to Columbia House where he put up a valiant fight. We would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to all Curley and Dorothy’s friends as well a special thanks to the staff of Columbia House for their selfless care and attention.

Services will be held at the Valley Christian Assembly November 29, 2014 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flower donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC in Memory of Rev. CE Fletcher.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

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Good time to make a deal on 2014 models If price is more important than a specific production year for this generation colour and you can compromise on Matrix, a super reliable 5-door compact content, there are some good deals out hatchback based on the Corolla. there on brand new 2014 model year Discounted prices start at $16,395, but vehicles. my pick would be a nicely outfitted While most auto makers have had a Touring edition ($19,710 – including successful sales year, it’s clear-out time a $2,500 discount) with lots the on remaining 2014 models and the push convenience and power features. is on to achieve or exceed those end-ofA $4,635 discount is offered on the In the first of a year sales goals.

Hyundai Elantra L, which drops the Before we jump into vehicles, a couple two-part series, Bob price of this stylish compact sedan to of consumer tips that will help make you an amazing $12,995. Elantra is also a McHugh seeks out a savvy new vehicle bargain hunter: good reliable car, but this is the base bargain car deals If you plan to finance your vehicle edition with a manual transmission. purchase, it’s best to first check on among the 2014 The list price for the 2015 version of loan (or line of credit) interest rates Elantra L has also been reduced to models. offered by your bank or credit union. An $15,999. automaker “cash credit” option may be Bob McHugh Minivans: The top selling and a better choice than low or even “0%” seeming perpetually discounted financing, if the informational APR Dodge Grand Caravan simply can’t be ignored (annual percentage rate) calculation is higher than in this category and the special offers come with the interest rate offered by your financial institution. a choice of two option packages. The list price is The devil is in the details (as they say) when it comes slashed by $8,100 with a Canadian Value Package to end of model year clear-out offers. Not only may and it sells for $19,995. With an Ultimate Family that great offer be restricted to a specific model, Package its discounted price is $27,888, which is a it may only be for a specific trim level. It’s usually $10,330 saving. a limited time offer and there may be regional Selected editions of the Kia Sedona ($28,695 to restrictions and/or local availability issues. $40,095) may also be a good buy. The cash discount So, here are some good 2014 model year vehicle can be as high as $7,000 or you can get $6,000 choices with attractive (limited time) special offer price cut plus 2.99 per cent financing. pricing:

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Small Cars: Toyota is offering $1,500 to $2,500 off the list price of a Matrix. It’s the last

Wagon/Utility: Trendy exterior styling separates the Ford Flex from its people-mover

competitors and right now, you can get up to $6,000 in rebates, plus an additional $1,000 off for qualified customers, off selected new 2014 models.

There’s a practical side to its design as the Flex can provide seating for seven and still has 566 litres (20 cu ft) of cargo space in the back. List prices range from $24,499 to $38,399.

Introduced in 2013, the Encore is a utility vehicle with modest external proportions and a small fuelefficient four cylinder engine, but it’s still a quiet and comfortable riding Buick. The clear-out offer on select 2014 models is “0%” financing for up to 84 months or a $2,000 cash credit. List prices for the Encore are $27,835 to $36,895.

Sporty Cars: In addition to great looking return-to-roots styling, the Chevrolet Camaro has a sophisticated rear-drive chassis, powerful engine choices and it’s loaded with advanced technology engineering. A $4,500 cash credit is offered on the base 1LS trim level version or you can get “0%” financing for up to 84 months.

Camaro list prices for MY2014 range from $28,495 to $77,400.

Hyundai has slashed $7,000 off the 2014 list price for its Veloster Turbo with a manual transmission and $3,500 of the automatic version.

The turbo engine gives the compact Veloster a much needed power boost to match its edgy, gofaster sporty styling.

Question of the Week Bob McHugh offers tips this week about buying 2014 model year vehicles. Do you plan to take advantage of the end-of-year bargains? If so, tell us what you bought and how much you paid.

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