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Many valley businesses unaffected by minimum wage hike STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com The provincial government’s recently announced minimum wage increase is being endorsed as the right approach by the local chamber of commerce.

Minimum wages in B.C. will rise from $10.25 to $10.45 per hour ($9 to $9.20 for servers) this September and, from then on, will be tied to increases in the consumer price index.

“When you add costs to a business, it’s not necessarily a good thing. It does put an additional burden on businesses, but we recognize that these things have to happen,” said Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce executive director Susan Clovechok. “(However) few businesses in the vallley pay minimum wage so the impact (of the 20 cent increase) will be negligible from that perspective,” said Mrs. Clovechok.

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small business owners in Invermere have already moved up to higher wages) and although none wanted to comment and it’s no problem for the resort to abon the new formula, all confirmed they sorb those increased costs. pay wages several dollars per hour “As a private business, we need to stay above the minimum wage. Larger re- competitive so we offer higher wages,” sorts in the valley were also contacted said Mr. Sheedy, adding that he’s happy for comment, but The Valley Echo was the province has given several months’ unable to get a response except from warning about the coming increase and Fairmont Hot Springs that the move is necResort, which — like essary for B.C. to stay As a private many of the small business, we need competitive with other businesses in the provinces in the counto stay competitive, so we try when it comes to valley — already pays above mini- offer higher wages. attracting employees.

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Local Columbia RivHUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER “It’s not going to afMLA FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS RESORT er-Revelstoke fect us. Our focus is Norm Macdonald said on local employment and retention so the increase is good, but more needs to almost all our jobs already pay more be done. than minimum wage,” said Fairmont Hot “The idea of tying the increase to inSprings Resort human resource manager flation is good, but this isn’t a huge inDavid Sheedy, adding the only employ- crease and it’s debatable whether it’s ees paid minimum wage at the resort are enough,” said Mr. Macdonald. “The newly recruited servers (current servers larger issue is around inequality, and

the government needs to address it in a way that doesn’t put the onus solely on businesses. We need a poverty reduction plan that looks at everything and not just a single element.”

Mr. Macdonald also suggested the minimum wage increase doesn’t take into account differing circumstances in different B.C. towns. “What is a reasonable minimum wage in one place might not be reasonable in another,” he said.

“Your cost of living is different, even in places that are close together, even from Canal Flats to Invermere. It’s the housing.

To find an affordable place in Invermere is pretty difficult. It’s not as difficult in Canal Flats or in Kimberley.”

According to the B.C. Federation of Labour, which has called for an immediate increase in minimum wage to $15 an hour, there are currently more than 120,000 people in B.C. earning minimum wage, with 47 per cent of those older than 25, and 63 per cent of them women.

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Whiteswan Lake morphing from trophy fishery to family fishery STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

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Whiteswan Lake, one of the most popular fishing spots in the East Kootenay, is set for some significant changes this year.

The provincial ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations will open Whiteswan Lake for ice fishing almost a week earlier than normal, open nearby Moose Lake for ice fishing, allow fishing for rainbow trout below the falls on Outlet Creek (which is on the east side of Whiteswan Lake and flows from the lake to the White River) and build a fish barrier on the creek.

“These are pretty significant, major changes,” said renowned East Kootenay hunter and fisher F.J. Hurtak. “I hope they do what they want them to do.”

The new regulations will take effect next week on Wednesday, April 1st.

Fisheries biologist Heather Whiteswan Lake will Whiteswan Lake. open for ice fishing on December 27th instead of January 3rd, a move which, according to Hurtak, was principally done to allow students — who have the Christmas holiday off — the opportunity to ice fish on the lake before heading back to school.

“It will give these young people an opportunity to fish during the holidays. They’re also going to stock Moose Lake (which is off the west side of Whiteswan) for ice

fishing, so the whole area is kind of shifting to become a family fishery, away from what was once described as a trophy fishery,” said Hurtak.

The previous January 3rd opening date had been in place for longer than Hurtak can remember.

Fishers will also be able to cast for rainbow trout (up to a limit of five) below the falls on Outlet Creek from April 1st to July 31st, something that has never been allowed before as those three months are spawning time for rainbow trout.

Hurtak says that move is an effort to help prevent rainbow trout from escaping from Whiteswan Lake (in which they are stocked) and interbreeding with native westslope cutthroat trout in the White River. Since the westslope cutthroat and bull trout, another native species, don’t spawn until the fall, the new fishing regulations shouldn’t affect them.

“They’re also going Lamon rows her boat ashore on to build a fish barrier PHOTO SUBMITTED at the east side of the lake (near Outlet Creek) this year or next for more or less the same reason — to keep rainbow trout from getting out of the lake into the White River and hybridizing with the westslope cutthroat trout,” said Hurtak.

The barrier will cost $120,000 to $170,000 to construct.

Westlope cutthroat trout and bull trout are the only native fish species in the East Kootenay.

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Contractors pull trash out of Wilmer Wetlands Steve Hubrecht steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

Cleanup efforts have been going on over the winter at an old informal dumping ground north of Wilmer.

In the latest phase of an ongoing project — from December through to early March — crews from King Hoe Excavating Ltd. cleared out decades worth of trash from a slough north of Wilmer just inside the boundaries of the federally managed Columbia National Wildlife Area (which encompasses parts of the Wilmer Wetlands).

The Valley Echo contacted King Hoe for comment, but was deferred onto the federal Public Work and Government Services department, which then in turned directed The Echo to Environment Canada, which manages the wildlife area.

“Historically over the course of several decades, the area was used as an unauthorized dumpsite leading to an accumulation of waste on the southern portion of the property,” said Environment Canada spokesperson Danny Kingberry. “Environmental investigations conducted by Environment Canada at Wilmer marsh revealed metal and hydrocarbon impacted soil and sediment. The Wilmer marsh cleanup was conducted in order to remove the debris and impacted soils and sediments.

“Once the removal of the debris and impacted soils is completed, the site will be restored to a condition that will be both aesthetically pleasing to people and ecologically healthy for the wildlife that relies on the property as a habitat.”

Mr. Kingsberry said that after assessing the site, Environment Canada initiated a full scale clean-up

and restoration project in 2011. Prior to this, local but next year will see another phase.

“Additional waste and soil removal is planned for volunteers had conducted a small scale clean-up of 2016 and following this, three years of environmental the site.

“Through the course of the project, domestic waste, monitoring is planned to ensure site conditions have building debris, scrap metal, vehicles, tires, and oth- been adequately restored,” said Mr. Kingsberry.

The King Hoe crews were working just off Westside er automotive parts were removed from the site and Road. disposed,” he said.

Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Area F director Gerry Wilkie said most of the trash being pulled out was originally thrown away there many years ago, rather than recently.

“In the old days people just went and dumped stuff over the cliff,” he said, adding that efforts to clean the PURSUANT TO SECTION 50 OF THE INDIAN ACT area had previously been undertaken Open to all members of the Shuswap Indian Band by the local environmental group Wildsight years ago.

RDEK solid waste manager Jim PenTAKE NOTICE that the right to possession of an interest in the following son confirmed that some of the waste lands located on SHUSWAP INDIAN RESERVE shall be offered for sale by the Superintendent in accordance with Section 50 of the Indian Act: — specifically cleanfill (uncontaminated inert solid material) and some Description of interest in land to be sold: contaminated soil — was being sent • The right to lawful possession of the whole of Lot 12-3-1, CLSR 102024, to the landfill in Windermere.

Shuswap Indian Reserve. This sale will conclude on July 7th, 2015.

Mr. Kingsberry confirmed that the • The right to lawful possession of the whole of Lot 12-3-2, CLSR 102024, rest of the waste is being trucked to Shuswap Indian Reserve. This Sale will conclude on July 21st, 2015.

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• The right to lawful possession of the whole of Lot 12-3-3, CLSR 102025, “The successful contractor hired for Shuswap Indian Reserve. This sale will conclude on August 5th, 2015. the Wilmer Marsh Clean Up project • The right to lawful possession of the whole of Lot 12-5, CLSR 85595, identified that the best option was to Shuswap Indian Reserve. This sale will conclude on August 19th, 2015. use three landfill facilities — two permitted landfill facilities in Alberta and For an information package containing registration and survey information for the the local Windermere landfill,” he said. interests in land to be sold, please contact Lois Paul at The field work for this phase of the BCestates@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca or 1.888.917.9977 (toll free within BC). project is wrapped up for the year,

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Despite previous clean-up efforts, there’s still a lot of old trash polluting the Wilmer Wetlands.

In April 2012, volunteers with the Invermere branch of Wildsight participated in a wetlands tire removal project that extricated 160 tires over two years.

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Stetski starts campaign in Kootenay-Columbia SUBMITTED New Democratic Party

Kootenay Columbia NDP members welcomed a full house of supporters who signed up to participate in the upcoming election campaign at their Campaign Kickoff in Cranbrook on March 15th.

“The message sent by the people of this area was clear,” said Stetski.

“People reject the Harper Conservative plan for Canada, and they are going to work to make a change in the next election.”

Traditionally, party nomination events are a time when only members of the political party gather, but Stetski was determined that the official start of his campaign would include a wide cross-section of the community.

The event featured a World Café issues forum where participants were able to bring their thoughts and ideas forward on a range of topics from democratic reform to building a sustainable economy.

“I want to be the next Member of Parliament for Kootenay Columbia, and in preparation for the role, I need to hear from everyone,” said Stetski. “The current MP has clearly stated that he can only vote the way Stephen Harper tells him to, even if his constituents disagree.

That’s not good enough for the people in this area.”

Stetski received the endorsement of a number of key regional poColumbia Valley and Area G director for the Regional District of East Kootenay Gerry litical figures including the current MP for BC Southern Interior Alex Wilkie (far left) is one of several local politicans who have endorsed Kootenay-Columbia NDP Atamanenko, MLA for Nelson Creston Michelle Mungall, MLA for Co- candidate Wayne Stetski, speaking at the mic at his Campaign Kickoff in Cranbrook on March lumbia River Revelstoke Norm Macdonald, MLA for Kootenay West 15th. Invermere mayor Gerry Taft and NDP MLA Norm Macdonald are also supporting Stetski Katrine Conroy, former MLAs Ed Conroy and Anne Edwards, Mayor in his bid to unseat current MP David Wilks.

PHOTO SUBMITTED Gerry Taft of the District of Invermere and Gerry Wilkie, Regional Disaw staff and offices in Cranbrook, Nelson, Revelstoke and Invermere. rector for the RDEK. “There is a sense of determination that I am seeing in the people who joined Norm Macdonald said he was proud to stand in support of Stetski.

“Wayne is a true democrat. Electing Wayne Stetski will bring democracy back to our campaign today. It’s the same level of determination that caused 50 people to stand in the rain in Cranbrook on March 14th, along with thousands of this area,” said Macdonald.

“This was a day of celebration, but now we are getting down to work. I’ll be others across the country, to protest the Conservatives’ Anti Terror legislation travelling throughout the area, including events in Revelstoke and Golden next C-51, a bill that will result in the diminishment of our freedoms. I was proud to join them,” he said. “People across Kootenay Columbia are saying no to Stephen week,” said Stetski.

As the former Kootenay Regional Manager for the BC Ministry of Environment, Harper’s Conservative agenda, and are ready to work as hard as it takes to ensure Stetski is very familiar with the large riding of Kootenay Columbia. Stetski over- that we send a strong NDP voice to Ottawa after the next election.”

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Ottawa’s anti-terrorism bill misses the mark SUBMITTED Green Party of Canada Canadians should be deeply concerned about Bill C-51, the federal government’s new anti-terrorism bill, says Kootenay-Columbia Green Party candidate Bill Green.

The hastily-drafted legislation proposed by the Conservative government, which is also supported by the federal Liberal Party, completely misses the mark about the major threats to the security of Canadians.

“The risk of death or injury by a terrorist bomb or bullet is much smaller than the risks on our roads and highways, from dis-

ease from environmental pollution, and the long-term security risk posed by climate change,” says Green.

Provisions in Bill C-51 could lead the country back to the uneasy days of the FLQ crisis in the 1970’s when more than 450 Canadians were wrongfully imprisoned and later had to be compensated by the government. The bill could lead to innocent Canadians being jailed for doing nothing more than joining a protest march, Green says.

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t was just two years ago that B.C.’s first-ever Auditor General for Local Government (AGLG) set up shop.

The vision was an idealistic one, implemented by Premier Christy Clark on the heels of her whirlwind campaign and landslide victory in the November 2012 provincial election.

Basia Ruta, at the time, was heralded as the Ontario chartered accountant and senior federal bureaucrat (she has worked in the federal Auditor General’s office and was chief financial officer for Environment Canada) who was going to lead the way improving local government efficiency and effectiveness.

In an interview with The Valley Echo back

in February 2013, Ruta said that while her office didn’t have the resources to audit every one of B.C.’s almost 200 communities, she was going to do her best to visit as many as she could — including the Columbia Valley.

“Then you communicate the findings and based on the findings you make recommendations, and so that’s basically the flavour of it,” Ruta explained, adding her mandate was the first of its kind in Canada and “should give confidence to everyone that there is a systematic approach.”

But everything has come to a head for Ruta in recent weeks. She refused to co-operate with an audit of her office launched in response to allegations of an inefficient and unhappy workplace; she’s been under fire in the legislature for having produced just one report in her two years as AGLG; then days af-

ter Ruta issued two more reports with promises of completing 18 by the end of the year, the province announced on Monday, March 23rd that Ruta was being dismissed from her job with no severance pay.

When the role of AGLG was first announced, critics complained about an extra layer of costly bureaucracy, but the Union of B.C. Municipalities eventually endorsed it after local politicians were assured they wouldn’t lose autonomy and there would be no costs passed on to local governments to run the auditor’s office.

According to NDP local government critic Selina Robinson, the debacle has cost the provincial government more than $5 million so far — an ironic twist to an initiative that was intended to help local governments cut down on wasteful spending.

OPINION

A day in the life of a thick-skinned politician

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ften people lament about ed at the politician or criticism Regional UNDOWN U why there are no decent of their personal life or any othpeople in politics. There is also er seemingly unrelated method a very quiet and constant mesof trying to beat or shame somesage that I (and I suspect other one into submission. politicians) hear, which is: “I’m Having been a politician now sure glad you are doing it — I for nearly 13 years, perhaps I would never have the courage should have thicker skin, but in or skin thick enough to do it.” the last few weeks there have ERRY And perhaps there is a connecbeen a number of incidents that tion between the concern that have left me shaking my head. not enough good people get inEverything from the false accuvolved — or stay involved — in politics, and sations of secret meetings and generally parathe perception that to do it you have to have noid and negative tone regarding proposed incredibly thick skin and put up with all kinds changes to the OCP (mostly coming from of abuse. people who don’t live in Invermere), to having Why is it that some people (and I am the a lady come to my house and yell at me about first admit it is a very small percentage of the the lack of street sweeping on main street in population) feel it is necessary to personally February and how it was going to destroy the attack politicians? And the attacks are never IPC parade that day (the organizers were deabout the issues, but are instead anger direct- lighted by the efforts made by the town and

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the event went very well), to walking my dog and being sworn at and generally verbally abused by a fellow opposed to the deer cull (being told I have no right to walk on public property near his house).

I also realize these examples are not even that extreme and had an issue at their root, but became more personal in the method of delivery.

Perhaps it is naive, but if the public and private discourse was more about issues and less about personal attacks, and if folks made an appointment and waited a few days until they were calm before giving a politician a piece of their mind, then maybe having super thick skin and not caring about what people think wouldn’t be a job requirement for politicians.

And I think our communities, our provinces and our country would be better off if this were the case.

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“That is incredible. My pension is going to go up $4 a month.”

Minimum wage will rise by 20 cents per hour in September.

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LETTERS

Worried about C-51? You’re probably a terrorist Dear Editor: I’d like to begin my response to the fear-mongering letter submitted by MP Dave Wilks last week (Valley Echo, March 18th) by pointing out that, as Canadians become aware of its intent, opposition to Stephen Harper’s odious Secret Police Act (Bill C-51) is growing rapidly.

As an ex-RCMP, Mr. Wilks will be fully aware that rights lawyers have declared there are already laws in place that can and have effectively dealt with domestic terrorist threats. And that the new law would give reckless and unnecessary powers to spy agencies and the RCMP, including the ability to detain people who haven’t committed any crime, with minimal oversight or democratic accountability.

What about a group of peacenik mum-and-dad protesters who could conveniently be labeled terrorists because their actions can be interpreted by the new law as upsetting “the economic or financial stability of Canada”? Or a peaceful logging blockade by First Nations, or environmentalists obstructing a pipeline route, or a separatist demonstration in Quebec that fails to get a proper permit — they could all be seen as threats to national security and individuals arrested on mere suspicion of future dangerousness.

The Canadian Bar Association, which represents more than 36,000 lawyers, has written to parliamentarians to warn that this legislation is dangerous — as have four former prime ministers, six former Supreme Court judges,

Conrad Black, Rex Murphy, MPs Tom Mulcair and Elizabeth May, ex-CSIS officials, the federal Privacy Commissioner, Amnesty International, the Assembly of First Nations, which have been echoed by the editorial positions of the Globe and Mail, National Post and Toronto Star, and a host of other organizations. Are they all terrorists?

Mr. Wilks, as our elected representative, here’s your chance to step up to the plate and let our manipulative leader know the majority of us (over 55 per cent as of a week ago) are truly afraid — afraid of the reckless use of legislation that would deprive Canadians of liberties without increasing our safety. May our country remain strong AND free.

PAT MORROW WILMER

Misguided MP is mistaken about Bill C-51 Dear Editor: Our Conservative MP is misguided in using his former position as an RCMP officer to justify his support of Bill C-51.Changes to laws affecting our constitutional rights are not the same as enforcing the law.

I would defend our country and our way of life against any aggressor on our soils, but not at the expense of any of the freedoms we hold so dear. It makes no sense at all to make such fundamental changes affecting our civil liberties to protect ourselves from terrorism.

Canada is an aggressor on foreign soil against a terror-

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ist organization, a religion and a way of life. It makes far more sense to remove ourselves from this situation in order to prevent terrorism inside our borders than it does to change the laws affecting our freedom.

Our laws will not prevent terrorism in our country, but they may potentially terrorize our own citizens at the hands of an unfettered government and police force. A Canadian version of Guantanamo is not the solution.

I’m done with a government that attempts to copy American solutions for a country like Canada that is far better in every respect than the United States, particularly in how we care for each other, and in our freedoms and our safety.

Canada is balanced in respect of civil liberty and protection of our citizens. Changing our fundamental approach to public safety actually plays into the hands of the terrorists and their goals. They have already won the first battle if this becomes so.

RICHARD UNGER INVERMERE

Time for a new Canadian leader Dear Editor: A country’s leader is one who inspires, who brings people together and who celebrates the diversity in a country like Canada. In contrast, Canada’s current “leader” demonstrates none of these qualities.

Instead, he acts as a racist, particularly when dealing with Canadian Muslims.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2015 The Valley Echo

OPINION

Private schools came out ahead in latest budget T

he fight for quality public education is evMLA EPORT E eryone’s responsibility.

When our communities were founded, the first communal institution that was built was often the local schoolhouse.

Among the first examples of British Columbians pooling their resources for the betterment of all was to ensure children had access to the best schooling that could be provided under ORM the circumstances.

Community members understood that the best way for these little communities to survive was to ensure every child had the opportunity to learn and grow.

Access to quality public education is seen around the world as being one of the most critical building blocks for a productive, inclusive and democratic society. And as a wealthy society, we can easily afford to ensure that every child, regardless of location or parentage, can have access to the best education. But that is not what is happening here in British Columbia.

Public education has been under attack by this government. It is deliberate and it is ongoing. The latest budget underfunds public schools even further, resulting in more cuts in B.C. classrooms.

The government tries to say that we simply can’t afford to provide any more money to our school system, yet private schools were given 33 per cent more of our tax dollars in the latest budget.

And to further prove the priority of this government, Premier Clark has a Parliamentary Secretary — an MLA who is given a further $15,000 per year — whose job it is to promote private schools.

The clear agenda of this government is to further degrade the public system while increasing the transference of public money into the private system.

Up until now, teachers have led the fight to protect our public school system. Each teacher has taken on a significant financial loss as the money they gave up during the six-week strike will never be regained through wage increases.

They did it in an attempt to force this government to fund public schools properly.

We can no longer rely entirely on teachers to be the ones taking on this fight. I believe it is every child’s right to have access to quality public education. We cannot remain silent while this critical asset is diminished beyond repair.

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

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Green says Parliamentary oversight of security investigations conducted by CSIS and the RCMP is essential.

“The government says we can rely on the requirement that judges approve specific security activities of CSIS, but judges will only hear the one-sided evidence provided by CSIS itself.”

Polls show Canadians strongly support the need for effective parliamentary oversight of security activities. Former Prime Ministers and experts across the political spectrum agree.

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says Prime Minister Stephen Harper is trying to concentrate the power of the state in his own hands while converting the Canadian spy agency (CSIS) into a secret police force with almost unlimited powers.

“May has clearly stated the position of the party with respect to the bill, which is quite simply that it must be rejected,” says Green.

“We don’t always agree in Kootenay-Columbia, but we all value our rights, responsibilities and freedoms, which this bill seriously undermines.”

Green, a fisheries biologist, was nominated Green Party candidate in early December 2014.

A DAY from A5

It may seem pretty simplistic: if you have concerns about something or want to be effective in persuading someone with your point of view, and if you do it in an informed and polite way, well, you’re more likely to catch more politicians with honey.

And I know what you are going to say next, that hopefully you don’t catch them with their paw in the honey jar… which, I think, is something we all hope for and can best be achieved by removing the “thick skin” requirement from the politician job and open up the world of politics to a whole new segment of the population — having new folks involved could decrease the general cynicism and increase voter turn-out.

The first step to all of this… if you see a local politician walking their dog, try not to swear at them. If you have nothing good to say, don’t say anything.This even applies to anonymous online commenting, Facebook and jeers(ing) those silly people who like to wear pyjamas in public.

Gerry Taft is mayor of the District of Invermere and a Regional District of East Kootenay director for the Columbia Valley. He can be reached at taft.gerry@gmail.com.

TIME from A6

His constant over-the-top rhetoric, which subtly equates “Muslim” with “jihadist,” is divisive and deeply disturbing. Notice that we do not hear of “multiculturalism” anymore under the Conservatives.

Harper is a fearmonger of the worst sort, again pitting one part of the Canadian population — usually Muslims — against the rest of us. In his view, Islamic jihadism is the most dangerous threat our society has ever faced.

While no one would disagree that ISIS is a barbaric, sick movement which should be countered, it is hardly on the same level as, for example, Hitler and the Nazis.

He also would have us live in fear of crime when the crime rate in Canada is at the lowest level since 1970. His actions are reminiscent of the MaCarthy era in the U.S. during the 1950s.

Harper seems to want to wallow in negativity and meanness. Basically, his view of Canadians is that if you don’t see the world as he does, you are either a terrorist or else someone with a valueless opinion.

I, for one, am not interested in a leader with this outlook.

It is long past time Harper was consigned to history’s dustbin before he wreaks any more havoc on our democracy. To paraphrase an old saying: we have nothing to fear but Stephen Harper himself.

Norm Funnell Radium Hot Springs

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LIFESTYLES

Gourmet grub meets golf at new Greywolf clubhouse N

amed after Greywolf Golf Course’s famous sixth hole, Cliffhanger is a Mystery INER lovely new restaurant and steakhouse at Panorama Mountain Resort with a casual atmosphere and delicious food.

After a friendly greeting, we were seated at a generously sized table in the dining room. So many restaurants have tables that seem to be too small and packed in tightly — it was really nice to have some elbow room!

We became quite nostalgic recalling sitting in the sun on the deck of the old clubhouse where we had watched deer stroll across the greens as if on cue and were greeted by strangers who spoke glowingly about the resort.

It’s a lovely memory, but the long-awaited new clubhouse offers beautiful wood beam architecture with stunning floor-to-ceiling windows. Its modern, clean design offers panoramic views of the golf course and the mountain scenery, making for a dining experience you won’t soon forget!

As for the new deck… it’s huge and it’s going to be “the” spot to be this summer.

The menu is small, but it covers just about anything you could want. They also have a kids’ menu and the kids in the room seemed to enjoy their dinners. Our group started with a couple of appetizers and a well-priced bottle of wine. Everything came quickly, and both the food and the wine were very good.We appreciated the extra plates passed around for sharing as well as the team of people taking care of us.

The Aranchini is a plate of golden-fried Risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella cheese and served with a savoury tomato broth. We also sampled the Crab Cakes, which are fried until crispy and served with a chunky caper dill remoulade and a refreshing fennel mint slaw. Each sampling had nice fresh flavours all working together.

Next, our mains. Two orders of Linguini Salamone were gobbled up despite the generous portions served.The perfectly cooked linguini noodles were tossed in a light lemon cream sauce with smoked salmon, red onion, arugula and topped with grilled asparagus and fresh parmesan.

The creamy Saffron & Mussel Risotto was finished off with a saffron reduction and served with fresh steamed mussels in a tomato broth. In a word, the verdict was “excellent.” This was stated more than once! The only thing missing was some crusty bread to sop up the savoury broth. That was quickly corrected with an order of garlic toast.

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Finally… the Goat Goat cheese salad, Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Cliffhanger Restaurant Chicken entrée. As the name suggests, chicken is stuffed with goat cheese and bacon, seared and then roasted until golden and crispy. It’s served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, beets, grilled asparagus and a light lemony cream sauce. It, too, was excellent.

Every morsel evaporated from our plates. Hard to believe, but we were so busy eating that there was actually wine left in the bottle when we were done!

We didn’t have room, but for the sake of letting you know about the desserts, we managed to share a piece of chocolate almond tart. It lived up to the rest of our experience… decadent rich chocolate cake with layers of caramel and a hint of salt.Very yummy.The only thing that would have made the dessert better was a cup of fresh brewed coffee.

The food, atmosphere and service at Cliffhanger were all first rate. It’s totally awesome to have a restaurant of this calibre on the hill! Check it out soon.

Cliffhanger Restaurant is located at Greywolf Golf Course, which is about one kilometre from Panorama Mountain Resort down Greywolf Drive. Call 250-341-4102.

The Valley Echo’s team of mystery diners are constantly seeking out new restaurants and eateries to review.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2015 The Valley Echo

PROFILE

LOCAL NEWS

Free-spirited local reflects on life Strong turnout to through rose-coloured glasses initial Toby Benches OCP meeting DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

Virginia Bruce from Invermere is vibrant enough to be her own colour.

“I’ve always been a flower child,” she said. “My whole life, I’ve always been the flower girl with the rose-coloured glasses.”

After growing up in Calgary and spending time in many communities throughout Western Canada, Virginia said the Columbia Valley is the only place she can call home. Her first taste of the valley came when she moved to Spillimacheen in the early 1970s, and later became involved in the communities of Fairmont Hot Springs and Panorama.

One of her favourite aspects of the valley is its focus on peaceVirginia Bruce has a unique outlook on the world that ful living. She thinks the outside she’s always happy to share.

PHOTO BY DAN WALTON world can’t get any worse than it is, which is why she avoids consuming mainstream news.

“My mission in life is to know flowers on a first name basis,” she said with a smile.

Virginia has a strong appreciation for the history of the Canadian Pacific Railway, which used to facilitate one of her favourite family traditions.

“I used to take my children on the train to the coast every spring break to see the cherry blossoms,” she said. “I’ve taught my children to love the train, and the history of the train, and how the West was settled.”

And wherever she goes, Virginia has always found success connecting with beautiful spirits.

“That is my success in life, and it’s not gender specific,” she said. “I’ve had 97.5 per cent success rate in finding gentle, beautiful, peaceful people.”

When asked about the key to her happiness, Virginia mysteriously replied: “I don’t want to give away my secrets.”

SUBMITTED Regional District of East Kootenay Over 50 people took in the introductory meeting for the Toby Benches Planning Process Wednesday night.

“I would like to thank everyone for taking the time to participate in our first meeting,” says RDEK Planner Kris Belanger.

“Having strong participation from the community is a critical part of this process, so it was fantastic to see so many people come out to share their values, concerns and vision for the Toby Benches.”

The introductory meeting provided participants with an overview of OCPs, the timeline for the planning process, and an opportunity to share their views. In addition to the meeting, the RDEK has been seeking the public’s comments through a survey, which closes on April 1st.

“Over the next few weeks we will be compiling the information shared with us at the introductory meeting and through the survey. This information will be used to form draft policies on a variety of topics. These draft policies will then be brought back to the community at a visioning workshop where participants will once again be asked to roll up their sleeves and work to help identify the policies that will start to form the basis of the plan,” adds Belanger.

The planning process is expected to take just over a year to complete.

An Official Community Plan (OCP) is a long term strategic planning document that reflects the community’s vision for the future while providing a policy framework to promote greater certainty in land use decision making by the Regional District Board.

More information about the Toby Benches Official Community Plan process can be found on the RDEK’s website at www.rdek.bc.ca.

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March 31st, 2015 – 6 p.m.

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Over the summer and fall of 2014 the District of Invermere has been actively engaging community dialogue, gathering input and updating the Official Community Plan to align with the Imagine Invermere Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) and other recently completed DOI Policy documents.

The scope of the Official Community Plan (OCP) update for the District of Invermere is to systematically align and integrate the District’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP), Imagine Invermere, both of which are the Districts highest level policies guiding the community’s future.

In addition, the updating and alignment process undertaken to generate the Imagine Invermere OCP was necessary to refresh and consolidate the OCP with the strategy documents generated since its 2001 adoption as well as the community input received.

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The Draft Official Community Plan update has received first reading, and an initial public hearing held on March 17th, 2015 which was adjourned by Council to allow for additional time for public input.

The Public hearing for OCP Bylaw No. 1495, 2015 will re-adjourn: • March 31st, 2015 at the District Council Chambers, 914 – 8th Avenue, 6 p.m.

OCP Bylaw No.1495, 2015 will be available for review at the District of Invermere Office, 914 – 8th Avenue Invermere from March 20th to March 31st, 2015, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The revised OCP is available for review and comment on the Districts Website home page, www.invermere.net. For more information please contact Rory Hromadnik at the District of Invermere, 250-342-9281, extension 1235, planning@invermere.net

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MAR 25th - April 1st 25TH : WEDNESDAY

• 11 a.m.: Lake Windermere Ambassadors AGM, at 625 4th Street.

• 4 p.m. Summit Youth Centre.

(SYC) join us for March Birthday cake.

• 5 p.m.: Coffee Fest in Invermere from March 25th to 29th. For more information contact Theresa Wood at 250-342-9281 or email events@ invermere.net • 5:30 p.m.: Cooking with coffee with From Scratch.This hands-on cooking class features a dinner that you and the other students cook up with each menu item featuring coffee as an ingredient. $80. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest. com to register for the events.

• 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.: Zumba Sentao, Laird Gym, Invermere.

26TH : THURSDAY

• 4 p.m.: SYC hang out night. Bring your game ideas.

• 4 - 9 p.m.: CV Cycling Society Second Annual Cart Path Ascent and dinner at Copper Point Golf Course. CVCS members of all ages ride after 4 p.m., buffet after 7 p.m.

Adult meal $26, under 13, $16, under 6 free. Contact Don at 342-3201 for more information and headcount.

• 5 p.m.: Stolen Church Tour with Gerry’s Gelati. $15. Participants will not only get a hands-on opportunity to roast coffee, they will also get to take a pound of the coffee they helped roast to take home! Visit InvermereCoffeeFest. com to register for the events.

• 5 - 6 p.m.: Best of BC Wine Tastings in the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort lobby every Thursday. Hosted by our in-house sommelier. $10 admission. Ages 19+. Live music by L8 Duo follows from 6-8pm, and is free to attend.

• 7:30 p.m.: Lake Windermere Ambassadors celebrate World Water Week showing the documentary film, Return of the River, at Safta’s Kitchen, upstairs lounge. Snacks and bar available for purchase. Entry $10 at the door.

27TH : FRIDAY

• Canadian Cancer Society Spring Daffodil sale March 27th and 28th at Mountainside Market (Radium), Valley Foods and Sobeys (Invermere). Fundraising for lifesaving research, patient support and public education.

• March 27 and 28 Rink-toLink competition.

Golf and curling competition. $240/ team. Call 250-342-3315 or email invermerecurling@shaw.ca to register.

• 9 a.m.: Bean there, Packed That with Kicking Horse Coffee. $15. A full facility tour of Kicking Horse Coffee. See their roasting and packaging facility, learn about sustainable coffee production from a fairtrade and organic approach.

Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register for the events.

• 11 a.m.: World Tour of Coffee with Eagle Ranch. $15. Taste coffees from seven different countries.

Discover what flavours distinguish different regions and countries.

Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register for the events.

• 12 p.m.: Soup lunch at the Edgewater Legion. $6. Last Friday of each month.

• 1 p.m.: Intro to Cupping with Eagle Ranch. $15. You will learn to evaluate coffees in a comparative setting and learn to identify the most essential flavour traits of coffees. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest. com to register for the events.

• 3 p.m.: Behind the Label with Kicking Horse Coffee. Free. What is really behind “Certified Organic” and “Certified Fair Trade”. What does it mean, and why is it still such a good thing for coffee?

Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register for the events.

• 4 p.m.: Espresso Pulling, meet at Higher Ground downtown. $20. For professionals and home baristas, learn how to pull the perfect shot every time. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register for the events.

• 4 p.m.: SYC Netflix, Wifi and Video games night.

• 5 p.m.: Tea 101 with Invermere Bakery. $15. Participants will sample a white, green, oolong, black and pu-erh tea, and learn different methods to guarantee the perfect brew. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest. com to register for the events.

• 7 p.m.: Milk Frothing, meet at Higher Ground downtown. $20.

This is a hands on workshop. You

will have the opportunity to try steaming, pouring, and latte art.

Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register for the events.

• 7 p.m.: Strand’s Old House Restaurant presents Amy Bishop and friends. $10. Join us for music, laughter and fun.

• 7 p.m.: Jam night and benefit at the Edgewater Legion Hall for long time local Ricky Polier. $5 at the door.

Sheberdean and the Postmistress hosting.

• 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.: Toby Creek Film Festival at Jackpine Pub in Panorama.

I n v e r m e re C o f f e e F e s t . c o m t o register for the events.

• 1 p.m.: Coffee and Chocolate Pairing at Invermere Bakery. $15.

Pair chocolate and coffee with complimentary and contrasting flavours with the experts from Transcend Coffee. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register for the events.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Trivia Nights at Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill, hosted by Norm MacDonnell. Sign up in teams of 4, win nightly prizes.

• 7:30 - 10 p.m.: Fern Lindzon Live, at Christ Church Trinity.

28TH : SATURDAY

30TH : MONDAY

• Lake Windermere Ambassadors Shoreline Cleanup. In conjunction with the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. BBQ at Kinsmen Beach at 1pm to follow.

• 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Coffee Expo at Copper Point Resort. $5 in advance, $10 at the door. Coffee, tea, what goes in it, and what it goes in. Come see it all at The Expo, plus lots of sampling. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register for the events.

• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Peak to Valley challenge at Panorama Mountain Resort. All are welcome to this one-day challenge! $50 registration fee. For more information visit panoramaresort.com • 10 a.m.: Easter Crafts with Vera at the Radium Library. Pre-register.

Limit 10 children.

• 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Open Singles Crib Tournament, Blind Draw, 3 Game Guarantee. Entry Fee $5. Invermere Legion. Registration at 9:00 a.m.

• 6 p.m.: Barista Jam at Safta’s. Join us for a fun evening of food, drinks, and a Latte Throwdown. This fun competition is open to baristas of all abilities, from home brewers to the pros. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest. com to register for the events.

• 7 p.m.: SYC movie night with popcorn.

• 5 - 6 p.m.: CV Figure Skating Club AGM at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. There will be a fun on ice skate session with supervision during the meeting. All ages are welcome to come skate. Children under 19 must wear a helmet.

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• 7 p.m.: Wildsight AGM and film night at DTSS theatre. Admission by donation. Featuring the film Project Wild Thing. Film starts at 7:30 p.m.

Call 341-3554 or email invermere@ wildsight.ca for more information.

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• 5 - 8 p.m.: Egg Decorating at the Invermere Library. Supplies provided. Drop-in, all ages welcome.

Visit invermere.bclibrary.ca for more info.

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

• Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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• Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m.

• Wednesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m.

• Saturday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

29TH : SUNDAY Lego club • 9 a.m.: Manual Brew at Eagle • Tuesdays 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m Ranch $15. Jeremy will walk you through a variety of different WINDERMERE VALLEY MUSEUM manual brew methods including • Tuesday : 12 a.m. - 4 p.m. pourover, french press, aeropress.

Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to INVERMERE THRIFT STORE register for the events.

• Thursday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• 11 a.m.: Science Behind the • Friday and Saturday: 1 - 4 p.m.

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EMEMBER WHEN? R A look back through The Valley Echo's archives

2007 — Radium Hot Springs resident Jo Campbell takes a tumble off a snowskate.

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over the last 56 years

treme potential fire hazard.

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55

years ago (1960): Invermere was awash in entertainment options with two hit movies coming to the Toby Theatre — The Ten Commandments staring Charles Heston and the Walt Disney animated feature Bambi.

50

years ago (1965): The British Columbia Historical Society made plans to visit the valley, including a stop in Invermere to watch the opening ceremony of the then-new Windermere District Historical Museum.

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years ago (1975): Toby Theatre owners Ron and Elizabeth Peters made major improvements to their building, allowing it to host full-scale theatre productions. The couple added new drapes, a new ceiling, carpeting, a lighting system and a dressing room. The pair said they hoped the newly renovated theatre could be used for productions put on by local schoolkids.

35

years ago (1980): The Edgewater Community Hall was temporarily closed after it was discovered that the roof was partly made of Styrofoam, creating an ex-

25

years ago (199o): Windermere residents turned out in record number to vote down a proposal to turn the Coldstream campground into a massive $15 million residential development.

10

years ago (2005): Panorama Mountain Resort played host to the Mountain Music barbecue fundraiser at the Elkhorn cabin.

Musicians came from the valley, Banff and Calgary for the four-hour event, which raised money for Invermere’s Family Resource Centre. The event was the brainchild of Elkhorn cabin owner Don Bilodeau.

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EBBERN, Elizabeth (Liz) Anne

May 23rd, 1927 - March 13th, 2015 On the morning of March 13th, ELIZABETH ANNE EBBERN (nee GUEST), passed away peacefully of natural causes in Invermere, BC. Elizabeth or Liz, as she liked to be called, was 87 years old. She is survived by her five children and their spouses: Stephen (Judy), Jane (Kevin), Laura Donatelli (Terry), Thomas (Diana) as as well well as as by by 88 grandchildren grandchildren and and aa first first Thomas (Linda) (Linda) and and Andrew Andrew (Diana) great-grandchild. great-grandchild. She She isis predeceased predeceased by by her her husband husband of of 63.5 63.5 years, years, Keith, Keith, her her three three brothers, brothers, Bill, Bill, Donald Donald and and David, David, and and her her sister sister Margaret.

Margaret.

Liz Liz Guest Guest was was born born in in Winnipeg, Winnipeg, the the youngest youngest child child of of Spencer Spencer and and Grace Grace Guest.

Guest.

Her father was was aa shoe shoe retailer retailer with with aa number number of of stores, stores, and and Liz, Liz, like like her her older older Her father siblings, there. Her Her parents parents built built siblings, got got hands-on hands-on experience experience as as aa teenager teenager working working there. aa cottage Winnipeg the the year year she she was was cottage at at the the new new resort resort of of Victoria Victoria Beach Beach on on Lake Lake Winnipeg born born and and her her first first 25 25 summers summers were were spent spent there. there.

Liz Liz was was an an avid avid reader reader and and an an excellent excellent student; student; after after excelling excelling in in the the Winnipeg Winnipeg school Economics at at the the school system, system, she she took took aa Bachelor Bachelor of of Science Science degree degree in in Home Home Economics University Economics University of of Manitoba, Manitoba, graduating graduating in in 1948.

1948. She She then then taught taught Home Home Economics at at the the Olds Olds School School of of Agriculture Agriculture for for aa year year before before starting starting work work in in Winnipeg Winnipeg as as aa lab lab assistant, assistant, studying studying cereal cereal grain grain and and wheat wheat bacterial bacterial diseases. diseases.

As Street United United Church, Church, she she met met the the dashing dashing As aa young young adult adult member member of of Home Home Street engineering trips engineering student, student,Keith KeithEbbern, Ebbern,around around1946.

1946.They Theydid didlots lotsof ofuniversity universityski ski trips together together and, and, by by 1950, 1950, they they were were married. married.

Liz Keith, who who worked worked for for Dominion Dominion Bridge Bridge Liz was was aa good good corporate corporate partner partner for for Keith, Company. around the the country country on on little little notice notice as as he he Company. They They were were transferred transferred around worked worked his his way way up up the the management management ladder, ladder, ultimately ultimately retiring retiring as as aa Senior Senior Operating the first first Operating Officer Officer based based in in Calgary.

Calgary. They They lived lived in in the the Winnipeg Winnipeg area area for for the 11 Liz then then moved moved with with Keith Keith and and children children to to Montreal Montreal 11 years years of of married married life. life. Liz for years, next next to to Regina Regina for for 22 years, years, then then back back to to Winnipeg Winnipeg for for 55 years, years, on on to to for 55 years, Toronto years, then then to to Montreal Montreal for for 11 year, year, and and finally finally one one last last family family move move Toronto for for 22 years, to to Calgary Calgary in in 1979.

1979. Liz Liz managed managed all all of of these these challenging challenging moves, moves, many many of of them them occurring occurring during during the the school school year. year. She She used used to to say, say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obstacles â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obstacles are are good good things. things.

You You climb climb over over them.â&#x20AC;? them.â&#x20AC;?

Liz Liz devoted devoted 30 30 years years to to raising raising her her 55 children, children, 33 boys boys and and 22 girls, girls, who who were were born born between between 1952 1952 and and 1962.

1962. She She was was also also active active in in the the UnitUnited and Moravian churches and with the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s philanthropic organied and Moravian churches and with the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s philanthropic organization, PEO. At age 53, afraid that her brain was â&#x20AC;&#x153;rusting outâ&#x20AC;?, she got zation, PEO. At age 53, afraid that her brain was â&#x20AC;&#x153;rusting outâ&#x20AC;?, she got her private pilotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license -- all the better to accompany her airplaneher private pilotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license -- all the better to accompany her airplaneobsessed husband on long trips in their beloved Cessna. obsessed husband on long trips in their beloved Cessna.

Keith retired in 1986 and they then traveled extensively. They also took some Keith retired in 1986 and they then traveled extensively. They also took some overseas volunteer corporate work postings in Eastern Europe and Panama. Liz overseas volunteer corporate work postings in Eastern Europe and Panama. Liz enjoyed exploring new cultures and she volunteered to lead English classes for enjoyed exploring new cultures and she volunteered to lead English classes for locals in each place. locals in each place.

Keith and Liz custom built a lovely vacation home in Fairmont Hot Springs in the Keith and Liz custom built a lovely vacation home in Fairmont Hot Springs in the Columbia Valley in B.C. and they moved there from Calgary permanently in Columbia Valley in B.C. and they moved there from Calgary permanently in 1989. They loved having great ski slopes and golf courses nearby and continued 1989. They loved having great ski slopes and golf courses nearby and continued enjoying both till their early 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. enjoying both till their early 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

During their Fairmont years, Liz was physically very active and won medals for During their Fairmont years, Liz was physically very active and won medals for swimming in many BC Senior Games. She regularly swam laps every morning for an swimming in many BC Senior Games. She regulirly swam laps every morning for an hour at the Fairmont Pool. hour at the Fairmont Pool.

Keith and Liz developed a strong group of Columbia Valley friends, both in FairKeith and Liz developed a strong group of Columbia Valley friends, both in Fairmont and Invermere and, when declining health became a challenge, they relomont and Invermere and, when declining health became a challenge, they relocated to Invermere in 2012. During Lizâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; last year and a half, she received excellent cated to Invermere in 2012. During Lizâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; last year and a half, she received excellent care from the staff at Ivy House in Columbia Garden Village. This was very much care from the staff at Ivy House in Columbia Garden Village. This was very much appreciated by her children. appreciated by her children.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Services are being held at Christ She willTrinity be greatly missed byValley her family andMinistry), friends. Services are beingInvermere held at Christ Church (Windermere Shared 110 7th Avenue, on Church Trinity Valley Shared Ministry), 110 7th Avenue, Invermere Saturday, April(Windermere 4th at 12 noon.

Given Lizâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; love of reading, please consider adonationon to th noon. Given Lizâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 4 at 12organization, aSaturday, library orApril a literacy in love lieu of ofreading, flowers.please consider a donation to a library or a literacy organization, in lieu of flowers.

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Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort sold to Lower Kootenay Band SUBMITTED Lower Kootenay Band Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort, a popular Kootenay Lake tourist destination, is being purchased by the Lower Kootenay Indian Band, Chief Jason Louie announced on Thursday.

The acquisition, which will see ownership change hands in April, is an important economic development investment for his people, and it has historical significance too, he said.

“The Lower Kootenay Band has a history with the site that dates back hundreds of years,” he said. “The Ainsworth Hot Springs are known by the Ktunaxa people as ‘nupika wu’u’, which has a literal translation meaning Spirit Water.”

The resort, located 22 kilometres south

of Kaslo on the west shore of Kootenay Lake, has been family-owned since 1962.

Current owners Norm and Joyce Mackie purchased the property from Joyce’s parents, Sam and Belle Homen, in 1979.

The Lower Kootenay Indian Band is one of four Canadian and two U.S. communities that comprise the Ktunaxa Nation. Lower Kootenay (Yaqan Nukiy) is located in the Creston Valley and has a population of about 250.

No immediate changes are planned for the resort, Louie said. He and band representatives met with resort staff on Wednesday to announce that all employees would be kept on. The band will be investing in capital improvements at the resort in the near future.

“The resort will provide meaningful employment and business opportuni-

ties for the citizens of Yaqan Nukiy and local residents, and will continue to be a major tourism destination of the region,” he said. The resort currently provides about 50 jobs in the management and operation of the hot springs, 41-room hotel and restaurant.

“We are privileged and pleased to enter into this purchase agreement with Chief Jason Louie and the Lower Kootenay Band,” Norm and Joyce Mackie said in a written statement. “The resort has been a family affair since 1962 and transferring ownership is a daunting experience.

“This has been a wonderful 35-year ride for our family. Probably the best part for us has been to watch young people, in their first job, come to work with us, and become self-assured con-

tributors to the work force. Many of these people come back to visit and tell us this was probably the best job they ever had. This is truly gratifying.”

One of the goals for the new owners is to work closely with Ainsworth area residents and to continue to build relationships to strengthen the area’s tourist economy, Louie said.

“The Spirit Water has been medicine for healing various ailments that the human body experiences,” he said.

“This business venture reconnects our First Nation to a significant cultural site of the Ktunaxa people.

“The Lower Kootenay Band will continue to strive for excellence in hospitality and experience. Professional development will be ongoing and customer service will remain a priority.”

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2015 Nissan Leaf

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Green LEAF on an Eco-Run

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by Keith Morgan Cadillac Elmiraj Concept

‘63 Lincoln convertible by 360 Fabrication

Visit the Auto Show gallery at DrivewayCanada.ca

Scrap your old gas-guzzler; it’s auto showtime British Columbia’s SCRAP-IT year, new executive show director Jason Heard wittily Program has announced a new promises“an electrifying show incentive program aimed at experience with lots of greenery removing high polluting vehicles on show!” from our roads, on the eve of this “You won’t need to go too far year’s Vancouver International to see green… the Green Auto Show.

by Keith Morgan Ride and Drive is at The new incentive allows the only entrance purchasers of a qualifying new at Thurlow. You can try out one of electric vehicle, who scrap their 2000 or 14 green vehicles from hybrids to older vehicle, to receive a $3,000 rebate. This pure electrics and see what makes program is separate from the BC Government’s them tick.” eco-car incentive scheme, the details of which Inside a wide array of green vehicles will be announced at next week’s show. are parked on Electric Avenue. But “This is a fantastic program whose ultimate there’s lots more to feast your eyes upon this goal is to remove older high polluting vehicles year. from our roads,” said SCRAP-IT Program CEO “Anyone can add space to a show but we feel Dennis Rogoza. “Vehicles model 2000 or older we have filled it with new content to deliver emit up to 60 times more emissions than later a much more rounded experience. The show models and electric vehicles have even much is about new cars but it has to entertain, be lower emissions.” exciting and make you wanting more year Qualifying electric vehicles are listed on the after year.”

SCRAP-IT.ca website. As part of this program’s The Super Cars and Exotics are back. On launch, SCRAP-IT has supplied a contest prize opening night, there will be super cars valued car in the shape of a new all-electric Nissan at $15 million on the plaza. Every kid will LEAF (see Plug-in to Win contest details right). want to eyeball the 100 per cent electric Big The LEAF will be on display at the SCRAP-IT Foot Monster Truck. There are also some sharp auto show booth in the Vancouver Convention looking concepts, such as the Cadillac Elmiraj Centre West (March 24-29). (pictured above).

While eco-cars aren’t the central theme this

This year’s showstopper could well be a 1963 Lincoln Convertible, supplied by Abbotsford’s 360 Fabrication, which is now applying the final touches to the $1 million dollar restoration (pictured above).

Heard is excited about a new display called Car Culture, which focuses on the vehicles and the lifestyles that drive them. Feature vehicles are displayed in themed settings, featuring accessories and backdrops.

Classic Alley offers a stroll back through time while Hollywood North pays tribute to the cars we see on movie sets around town. Just a sample of what’s up at the show. The rest of our Driveway crew (drivewaybc.ca) looks new cars on display at keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Show Dates: March 24-29, 2015 Location: Vancouver Convention Centre West Show Hours & Pricing: Tuesday, March 24, 5 pm - 10 pm, admission $20*; Wednesday through Friday, Noon - 10 pm, admission $15*; Saturday, 10 am - 10 pm, admission $17*; Sunday, 10 am - 6 pm, admission $17* *Discounts for seniors (65+), students with valid ID, children ages seven -12 (except Tuesday), multi-day passes, and family packs.

For more information and to purchase tickets: www.VancouverInternationalAutoShow.com.

Driveway’s Alexandra Straub will pilot an all-electric Nissan LEAF in the annual AJAC Eco-Run next week.

The all-electric sedan, which is also the prize car provided by the Scrap-It program for our Plug-In to Win contest, will glide silently from the Vancouver International Auto Show in downtown Vancouver next Wednesday.

The route, devised by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, will then take the participating 19 eco-friendly vehicles to Victoria via the Nanaimo ferry. On Thursday, the vehicles will be put through their paces on a handling course in Langford to see how versatile they are.

The EcoRun concludes that evening in Vancouver.

In addition to pure electric vehicles, the Eco-Run

includes plug-in and conventional hybrids, as well as vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells, diesel-fuelled powertrains and highly efficient gasoline options.

There’s no limit to the size of vehicle showcased, as they range from subcompacts to pickup trucks.

The participants include the 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell, 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel, 2015 Kia Soul EV, 2015 Ford Focus 1.0-litre, 2015 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid and the 2015 Chevy Volt.

The purpose of the event is to inform consumers of these alternative options. These new vehicles are driven in real-world road conditions in order to fully test for fuel efficiency and the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.

Write to Keith at keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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