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Jumbo municipality holds public hearing on OCP BREANNE MASSEY breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com The vision about how land can be used and developed at Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality (JGMRM) is still in the works.

Council unanimously accepted the second reading of JGMRM’s Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 0013, 2015 at the regular May 19 meeting and scheduled a 9:30 a.m. public hearing (on the bylaw) in the Village of Radium Hot Springs council chambers on June 16.

The action to revise the official community plan stems from OCP Avalanche Materials. “Primarily, there were revisions done to reflect the new avalanche protocol that has been adopted by the people in that profession since the original master plan agreement was negotiated between the province and the proponent,” said Jumbo mayor Greg Deck.

“Our requirement, as a municipality, is to

make sure that we don’t do anything to where you are changing something next contravene that master plan agreement. to other people who own property or We’re expecting amendments to it, so who live or work next to the property in we need to be sure that our translation question… it’s not applicable our municof it into a municipal bylaw is accurate ipality, but it tends to attract folks from a and reflects any of the latest changes on lot further away than you would normaltheir side.” ly see for a rezoning or an OCP.” Council is opening the doors to the The biggest challenge of governance June 16 public hearfor the JGMRM remains ing to the surroundmaking decisions that There were ing communities to have the ability to influrevisions done ask questions and ence future generations make comments to reflect the new in a positive light, Deck about the bylaw. added. avalanche protocol.

“I think we have “Frankly, I think the GREG DECK JUMBO MAYOR challenges are much a moral obligation, quite frankly, to take comments from easier than they are for a typical mupeople who believe they are affected nicipality where your planning has to by the bylaw,” said Deck. “What’s a little take into account all of the historical bit different in the case of our munici- construction that predates current planpality is that there aren’t residents up ning efforts or planning philosophies or there whose interests are affected. This frankly, probably even happened by aclegislation and this form of governance cident,” said Deck. “We have the luxury is typically designed for settled areas of starting with a clean slate so we can

take the best engineering and design practices that exist currently and work on a greenfield site within all of the natural perimeters that are part of that rather unusual piece of terrain.”

Deck added the council will be taking the public hearing seriously and expects to spend a great deal of time working toward an outcome that accommodates others. “A lot will depend on how many comments we receive,” said Deck. “We may need to delay that meeting or have another meeting shortly after the public hearing to give us time to review the comments. Much will depend on how much new material this is.

“This will be the third public hearing we’ve had and not much is changing, so there isn’t a great deal of new material that we’re hearing. I’m not expecting anything completely unforeseen.”

For more information about the public hearing, visit www.jgmrm.ca/documents.

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Bears are out munching dandelions in Kootenay National Park, including this big mama who was wandering around Olive Lake and then popping her head up and down out of the ditch, playing peek-a-boo with passing motorists last weekend. Drivers and passengers should remain in their cars while looking at the bears in the park.

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Mayor proposes resident attraction plan

KEVIN NIMMOCK kevin@invermerevalleyecho.com Invermere mayor Gerry Taft proposed a major project to his colleagues during a Columbia Valley Community Directed Funds Committee Meeting on May 22.

Taft proposed the development of a Permanent Resident Retention and Attraction Action Plan for the Columbia Valley. The idea was supported by board chair Wendy Booth, who put forward a motion to fund phase one of the action plan with $50,000.

“One of the biggest challenges to businesses in the valley is staying financially stable when there are not as many people around,” Taft said.

Taft’s proposal was to hire a consultant to do a literature review of efforts in other communities to increase permanent residents, undertake independent inter-

views with community members to establish opinions and create a plan for how to advertise the valley to prospective residents.

Taft said that the focus needs to be on attracting ‘nomadic entrepreneurs,’ which he defined as people who do not have a location-specific job and who live in a place to enjoy the offered lifestyle.

“People have to be able to bring their own employment and be self-sufficient,” Taft said.

The main inspiration for the proposal, according to Taft, was that increasing permanent residents would boost school enrolment, increase minimum wages and potentially lead to more affordable housing in the valley.

The proposal was immediately met with vigorous support from several board members.

“Timing wise, this is excellent and I would like to see it

move forward,” said board vice chair Dee Conklin.

Citing his son and niece as examples, board member John Rouse explained how many people are already choosing to live in the valley because of the lifestyle and the many outdoor amenities available, like the golf courses and the mountains.

“We need to convey outward with advertising why people want to live here,” Rouse said.

Booth’s motion included a provision that the action plan would be focused on the entire Columbia Valley, but its administration would be handled by the District of Invermere.

Phase one will be completed by December, at which point the board will seek to review and move forward with the consultant’s plan. The resort was first proposed more than 20 years ago and has generated debate ever since.

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Local Columbia valley residents selected to Metis association positions BREANNE MASSEY breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com

After Debra Fisher was approved to act as Columbia Valley Metis Association (CVMA) president by the Metis Nation of British Columbia (MNBC), the community agreed to continually support the movement.

Fisher was acclaimed for a two-year term as president of the Columbia Valley Metis Association at the annual general meeting at David Thompson Secondary School on May 20.

“When I think back to 35 years ago and we were all sitting around my kitchen table having coffee and trying to figure out who else was Metis in the valley, and I think of where we’re at now, we have a governing body,” said Fisher after accepting the post, “I’m pretty

Columbia Valley Metis Association secretary and treasurer Deborah Kim Rice, president Debra Fisher and director Jillian McDonell were unanimously selected to represent their community on May 20.

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proud of that.”

Deborah Kim Rice was unanimously accepted to remain on the CVMA as both secretary and treasurer.

Sharon Wass stepped down from the CVMA director’s post to pursue a career in another area, but plans to remain in touch with the group and continually raise awareness for the Metis nation from afar.

Jillian McDonell stepped up to fill Wass’ shoes as director and was also unanimously accepted to represent the Metis as a CVMA director.

The trio was approved to serve a two-year term by roughly 15 voters and plan to promote the cultural identity of Metis people in the Columbia Valley.

For more information, e-mail columbiavalleymetis@ yahoo.com or visit the Columbia Valley Metis Association group on Facebook.

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Permaculture students flock to Invermere breanne massey breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com

ticipates the PDC course may be offered again in the future due to its popularity, noting there have been inquiries about education opportunities from destinations as far away as the Middle East.

The opportunity to learn about healthy lifestyles and a sustainable environEnvironmental sustainability and permaculture has steadily been growing ment through a community effort — one of many initiatives that the Groundin popularity.

Roughly 30 students travelled from across Canada and the United States of swell Network is pursuing through a collaborative approach to tap into the America to participate in the completion of the 72-hour Permaculture Design most up to date information available.

“Permaculture as a discipline is one of the fastest growing sustainability moveCertificate (PDC) between May 15 and May 28 with experts Rob and Michelle Avis from Verge Permaculture and Adaptive Habitat, hosted by the Groundswell ments in the world,” said Swan. “There are so many core aspects (of permaculture) that are part of our community’s list of concerns and issues.”

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Groundswell has been busy on other fronts too, and its annual plant sale ran “Groundswell is really pleased to be collaborating with Verge Permaculture at the community greenhouse of Calgary,” said Groundswell Netbetween 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on work executive director Bill Swan.

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“The principals, Rob and Michelle, In addition, the Groundswell are western Canada’s leading pracNetwork is continually using titioners. Their expertise is known the greenhouse to produce loworldwide and these courses gencal food, run a composting erally are in high demand.” program and educate the comThe program offered up a munity about the importance healthy dose of theory and handsof permaculture. Anybody who on learning about energy-efficient wants to can stop by the greengardening and water management house and buy the vegetable and systems. herbs grown there. Prices are by “This is the first course we’ve weight. had in Invermere and we sold out,” “It’s all organic. Right now, it’s said Swan. primarily greens,” said Swan.

There was an option for PDC Groundswell has a sign board graduates to complete a practiGroundswell Network executive director Bill Swan (left) speaks with permaculture students cum to learn about opening the visting Invermere on renewable energy on May 23. His lesson fell in line with a course being of- up on the road outside the greendoors to a consultancy business fered locally by international recognized permaculture experts, Rob and Michelle Avis of Verge house each day letting people on May 29 and May 30. Swan an- Permaculture and Adaptive Habitat.

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Directed Funds Committee winds down kevin nimmock kevin@invermerevalleyecho.com

The penultimate meeting of the Columbia Valley Community Directed Funds Committee was held on May 22, amidst some concerns about the transition back to Columbia Basin Trust leadership.

For the last three years, community representatives from the Columbia Valley, including Invermere mayor Gerry Taft, were responsible for making decisions about how to allocate Columbia Basin Trust funds. In July, the Trust will takeover final decisions on the allocation of funds, but the committee will continue to meet to make advisory decisions.

“It was a hard decision to make because so many people have spent so much time establishing this committee,” said Trust director of delivery of benefits Wayne Lundeberg.

“I think we should stop labouring you with work that is not worth your time.” Columbia Basin Trust will handle administration for the allocation of Trust funds, including staff support and space booking for meetings.

Clara Reinhardt, the mayor of Radium and a member of the committee, said she feels the committee’s work over the last three years has been a success. “The fact that we tried to run this ourselves is really good,” Reinhardt said. “What is coming next is pretty much what we asked for anyways.”

Marketing the valley In January, the committee sponsored a tourism industry meeting about the development of a valley-wide approach to branding and marketing the region.

During the meeting on May 22, the committee debated whether a Community Tourism Plan should be created in conjunction with Destination B.C. The estimated price of retaining a consultant to create the plan and holding another tourism industry workshop is $15,000.

“Philosophically I struggle to some degree with why we are focused on tourism marketing,” Taft said. “Tourism marketing is only about increasing hotel occupancy rates.”

In opposition to Taft’s comments, Reinhardt supported the proposal to develop a tourism plan. “Tourism is about jobs,” Reinhardt said. “If you fill hotel beds the jobs will come.”

Committee member John Rouse said that tourism does more than just bring one-time tourists to town. He said that it brings residents and economic opportunities to the area. “If we market the valley correctly, we will attract a wide variety of people,” he said.

Committee chair Wendy Booth said that she first came to the valley as a tourist, but stayed once she fell in love with the area.

The committee voted to move forward with the creation of a plan, with the resolution to remove “tourism” from the plan’s title.

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Bylaw No. 168 cited as “Village of Canal Flats Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 168, 2014 (Benny Boyz Ventures Ltd)” will rezone the property from A-2 (Rural Residential Country) Zone to RECD-1.

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Dry summer ahead kevin nimmock kevin@invermerevalleyecho.com

The Columbia Valley is set for warm, dry conditions this summer compared with past years. According to AccuWeather, the conditions will have far more serious impact than simply allowing people to get out to the beach more regularly.

The unusually warm winter of 2014/15 across western Canada resulted in the survival of a large population of Pine Bark Beetles.

“The beetle has been causing tremendous damage to western forests, making them more susceptible to devastating wildfires,” the most recent report from AccuWeather read.

In tandem with the beetles, AccuWeather is predicting a high number of thunderstorms in the area, which will lead to dry lightning strikes. The strikes are known to cause fires.

According to the Southeast Fire Centre, the dry weather conditions are indeed a cause for extra concern about forest fires.

“So far in May, we have had just 50 per cent of the normal precipitation from past years,” Fire Information Officer Sandy Bernard said. “It is quite dry out there, so people should be extra alert.”

In response to an increased number of fires during the last month, Bernard said the Fire Centre decided to institute a category two and category three fire ban on May 22. Only small campfires are now permitted.

“Even when you are lighting a campfire, you still need to check venting and wind,” Bernard said. “If the wind is strong enough that it could carry embers or sparks then it is just not a good time for fire.”

Bernard said the recent fire trend can be mitigated by increased attention and preparedness.

“All of our fires so far this year have been caused by humans,” Bernard said. “I think what happens in a lot of cases is that people are surprised by the wind and they are just not prepared to deal with how fast fire spreads.”

As the temperature continues to rise this summer, residents are asked to stay current with warnings to find out what sort of fire is permitted. Bernard said that the Fire Centre will have to play it by ear in terms of preparing for forest fires, since long-term weather predictions rarely reliably forecast weather for more than a few days in advance.

“We have a good idea of what to expect in the short-term,” Bernard said, “but we are always prepared for fire season.”

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Al Ostrander, the first ever resident at the Columbia Garden Village, and Marjorie Stringer, who celebrated her 101st birthday on May 23, help cut the cake for the festivities as Columbia Garden Village community manager Adrienne Turner celebrated a decade with some of the residents on May 23. Turner was especially proud to announce that there are now 101 residents and 93 employees in the Campus of Care as opposed to the 63 residents and 14 employees in Independent Living when the facility opened its doors in 2005 Photo by breanne massey

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Community service awards seek nominations from B.C. communities breanne massey breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com

Nominate somebody from your part of the valley for the first ever B.C. Community Social Services Awards of Excellence. The Community Social Services Employers’ Association of B.C. (CSSEA) has designed a way to recognize outstanding employees for helping some of the province’s most vulnerable people.

“We are excited to celebrate the accomplishments of the outstanding workers in the community social services sector,” said Gentil Mateus, CEO of CSSEA. “Recognizing these extraordinary employees is a meaningful way to showcase the important work com-

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The program, which has been sponsored by Telus, was launched on May 1 and will recognize people in four categories. Nominations for all four awards are being accepted until June 10.

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he valley may be a fantastic spot, but it’s not always easy for everybody to live

here.

Invermere and the other Upper Columbia Valley communities have many things going for them (spectacular location, friendly people, top-notch amenities) but they simply do not have the same job opportunities that larger cities such as Calgary or Toronto do. And while some local residents quite enjoy things as they are, if Invermere and the rest of the

valley communities are to continue offering the many great services and programs they do — let alone enhance and expand them — more people need to come live (and pay taxes) here.

All of which makes the Columbia Valley Directed Funds Committee’s recent move to create a Permanent Resident Retention and Attraction Plan (see Kevin Nimmock’s story on page two) a smart decision.

The plan, as proposed by Invermere mayor Gerry Taft, seeks to lure location-independent individuals (those whose jobs are not tied to a specific place and who can work from

wherever they please). The valley gets more residents, but doesn’t have to figure out how to create the jobs needed to bring them in.

Certainly the valley can be appealing to such ‘locationless’ people — what digital entreprenuer wouldn’t enjoy being able to shut down her or his laptop mid-morning to go for a swim in the lake, or hit the local trails, before resuming work in the afternoon?

But the valley isn’t the only place to offer this potential and a formal plan is just the thing the valley needs to get the jump on all the other beautiful Kootenay towns that might have similar ideas.

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The Victoria Day weekend when we visited, and the live Regional UNDOWN U is the long awaited start music was just getting started. of summer and tourist season.

It was interesting to hear a There was a steady stream of comment that there “wasn’t out of province licence plates enough to do here.” Of course beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday we have things to do. Just ask (May 15). My sister was one, any one of the helpful staff at and she assured me that the the Visitor/Parks Information speeding was adequately conCentre which was hopping on LARA trolled between the sheer volSaturday. For anybody who has ume of vehicles, as well as the guests coming this summer, for integrated highway unit out in any length of stay and any age full force at the lookout. It was interesting group, there is something for everybody to to walk around our village, visit with locals, enjoy in Radium Hot Springs as well as in part-timers, and visitors, wander through the other places up and down the valley. main street businesses, and see our commuOther than golfing, hiking, kayaking, cynity through her eyes as a visitor – we (Ra- cling, fishing, lazing in the hot springs, or dium Hot Springs) showed well! sitting and enjoying food and drink on one This weekend we welcomed 400 cyclists of the many patios at our restaurants, some with the Golden Triangle bike tour as they other suggestions include: sprinted into town on Saturday celebrating May: The Windermere Charity Golf Tournatheir 32nd annual event! A lovely summer-ish ment on May 30. evening, highlighted by a tasty meal served June: Ram into Summer Golf Tournament, by the Lions Club. The market was already June 15 or Radium Days/Brits Best Classic drawing quite a crowd on Saturday morning Car Show June 20.

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July: Stampede Pancake Breakfast in Radium July 3 or a free Wild Kidz day camp near Radium, July 13-17.

August: Columbia Valley Tour of the Arts, August 2 or Radium Library’s Teddy Bear Picnic, August 15.

Aside from the comment above, I often hear “I didn’t know that was happening”. For complete lists of events you can check out the Tourism Radium website, pick up a copy of the Radium Village Life newsletter (hot off the press for the long weekend) at any business in Radium or, for valley wide events, pick up a copy of the Valley Beat magazine (with its pull out schedule of events) on most newsstands. If you have ideas of ways we can communicate events more effectively, please call our village office or the vIsitors information centre to share your ideas.

I am sure my sister went home to Calgary for a rest!

Clara Reinhardt is the mayor of the Village of Radium Hot Springs and a Regional District of East Kootenay director for the Columbia Valley.

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“I think it is great. It is going to get rid of the fire problem and it is going to cool things down.”

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C the body – that’s hot as Once the slices are frozen, in spicy, not hot as in temuse them immediately or perature. It works at times but I still like keep frozen in a zip-top plastic bag or having something cool to refresh my airtight container for up to a month. body on a hot day. More so, I love food 2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, comfull of flavour that is light yet satisfying. bine the almonds with 2 tsp of the maThe following recipes are tried and ple syrup and the pinch of salt and set true – perfect for a barbecue setting, the mixture aside. kids in the backyard or just putting your 3. Combine the frozen banana slices, feet up and enjoying our valley views. the almond milk, the remaining 2 tbsp of the maple syrup, and the vanilla in Banana ‘Ice Cream’ with Sweet & a food processor and pulse until the mixture is the texture of soft ice cream, Salty Almonds scraping down the sides as necessary.

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A massive giveaway with a narrow political agenda

ensure that it meets the standard n the 2013 election, Christy MLA EPORT E of putting the best interests of Clark promised a $100 bilBritish Columbians first. lion prosperity fund, an end to Bill 23 and 26 do not meet that the provincial sales tax, an end standard. Instead, these bills creto provincial debt, and 100,000 ate a situation where a governjobs at over a dozen Liquefied ment, which is desperate to sign Natural Gas (LNG) plants with an LNG deal at any cost, can dethe first to be opened in 2015. velop projects and sign royalty To say that there is a gap beORM tween what the B.C. Liberals agreements in secret that could promised and the current reality ultimately result in the complete would be a bit of an understategive-away of yet another prement. And it is in the middle of this gap that cious resource. the B.C. Liberals are writing, and re-writing, legThese agreements will also bind future govislation on the fly, and making deals that are ernments to deals that could be ridiculously not, in my view, in the best interests of British advantageous to a foreign company, simply so Columbians. that the B.C. Liberals can claim progress on the The most recent signs of this desperation are LNG file prior to the next election.

Bill 26, the LNG Income Tax Amendment Act We are tremendously blessed in this provand certain sections of Bill 23, the Miscella- ince to have such vast publicly-owned resourcneous Statutes Amendment Act (2015). es. I believe that not only should they be used I support LNG as an opportunity, in the same today to meet our current needs, but also manway I support the judicious and reasonable aged to provide wealth for future generations.

Instead, the B.C. Liberals are currently setting use of our natural resources, as long as we are proceeding in a way that protects our environ- up a massive give-away simply to suit their narment and ensures that the citizens of British row political agenda.

Columbia, who are the owners of these reNorm Macdonald is the NDP MLA for Cosources, are fairly compensated. lumbia River Revelstoke. He can be reached And as your representative in the Legislature by phone at 1-866-870-4188 and by email at it is my responsibility to review legislation to norm.macdonald.mla@leg.bc.ca.

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Artist brings foreign flair to Pynelogs KEVIN NIMMOCK kevin@invermerevalleyecho.com

“It is not as if I am feeding my family with my paintings, but I am enjoying it,” Orsten said. “It is not about sales. It is about exposure.”

His collection at Pynelogs sold well in general, but the paintings that depict human characters were particularly popular.

“There is a cultural connection there, whether it is the clothing, scene or location,” Orsten said. “People like paintings that transport them somewhere by showing them a different way of life.”

Orsten said his Pynelogs debut was a proud highlight to his artistic career.

His work was displayed along with that of other accomplished artists from the area.

“I would not bring anything here if I did not think I did a good job,” Orsten said. “I am thinking as I look around at the work that I have brought to represent my art that some of it is reasonable and some of it is pretty good. You cannot be a slouch to be invited to this show. It is a beautiful venue and the work shows so well.”

Moving forward, Orsten said he will keep looking for new opportunities to showcase his art as he continues to progress as an artist.

“This is my contribution to the art world, but it is also my contribution to my life,” Orsten said. “It gives me something I can look forward to doing.”

Sandy Orsten’s unique batik artwork was proudly displayed on the walls of Pynelogs Art Gallery from May 12 to 24. His art provided guests with a taste of an artistic culture oceans away.

Batik art comes from Indonesia originally, but is practiced throughout Asia. It is an intricate, skilled craft that requires steady hands and confidence.

“Basically, you create lines and borders using hot wax, which seals whatever colour of dye you use inside,” Orsten said. “But, if there is a break in the wax, the dye will seep out.”

Orsten was introduced to batiking while teaching math in Singapore. The teachers at his school got to take batiking classes, but he had to do origami with the students. It wasn’t until a departing teacher offered him her tools that he got to try it out.

“I was just playing and started off with flowers and thought that I had to do something more interesting, so I started doing landscapes,” Orsten said. “It was probably the motivation of seeSandy Orsten started a new batik project during his exposition at Pynelogs ing these guys in Singapore do- on May 22. He multitasked the production of his exquisit art with an explanaing amazing paintings on silk with tion of the technique behind batiking.

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Orsten, a long-time math teacher from Calgary, has only been making batik art seriously for seven years. In that time, his work has evolved and gained popularity.

“I think I am semi-successful at this point,” Orsten said. “I now have a good variety of topics, whether it is people, plants or geometry. I succeed sometimes and I fail other times.”

Over the last few years, Orsten has been showcasing his work in expositions and galleries around Alberta and B.C. He said even though he sells his art, it does not feel like a job. Instead, it is the perfect retirement activity.

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Green funding kevin nimmock kevin@invermerevalleyecho.com

A total of 39 projects have recently been granted a combined total of over $1.3 million from Columbia Basin Trust’s Environment Grants.

Want in? More funds are currently available for groups seeking grants of up to $10,000 for their environmental projects.

Successful projects from the last intake include ones that strengthen ecosystems, help communities mitigate and adapt to climate change and support environmental education.

“We appreciate all the work people throughout the basin are doing to help preserve the natural assets of our region and address pressing environmental issues,” Tim Hicks, the trust’s manager of water and environment said.

The Blue Lake Forest Education Society (which runs an outdoor centre near Canal Flats) is one of the groups that has received project funding. The group’s project involves teaching an aquatic environmental science program that will help participants develop skills in scientific methods and procedures.

“The water project is going to benefit basin residents in two primary ways,” Todd Hebert, the project’s executive director said. “First, it will connect participants to the watershed in their areas, educating them on where water comes from and how it is used. The second benefit is that they will have a better understanding of how water quality relates to the flora and fauna around the water.”

Hicks said that applications will be considered as they arrive, so those interested should apply as soon as possible.

“Projects of all sizes can yield significant benefits,” Hicks said. “We encourage groups with requests of up to $10,000 to come forward soon with their project ideas.”

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Rally ready... Racers took to the streets of Radium on May 24 as part of the 2015 Radium Hot Springs Rally, back for its second year in the valley. The event was comprised of 26 teams, duking it out to qualify for the Western Canada Rally Championships.

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The Kootenay Community Bat Project (KCBP) is seeking information about bats in buildings in the Columbia Valley. If you have bats in your home, summer cabin, or other building, KCBP would like to hear from you.

“Very little is known about bats in the Columbia region” said KCBP biologist Leigh Anne Isaac. “We are trying to learn more about the bat colonies here, including where they are roosting, what species are present, and how to promote bat stewardship.”

Of the 16 species of bats in B.C., more than half are red or bluelisted, meaning that they are vulnerable to becoming endangered.

There are many threats to these amazing creatures of the night, including habitat loss, intentional extermination (which is illegal under the B.C. Wildlife Act), wind farm development, and most recently, White Nose Syndrome (WNS), which is caused by an introduced fungus. WNS has decimated bat populations, particularly those in eastern North America. Bats need all the help they can get.

Whether you want to promote bats using your garden or you need advice to safely evict them from a

building, the KCBP can help. Funded by the Columbia Basin Trust, the Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund, and delivered in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Trench Natural Resources Society, the KCBP is a community initiative with the goals of raising awareness about bats and providing information to landowners with bats in buildings.

“We encourage anyone who has bats in a building, particularly those with large colonies, to let us know so that we can visit the property to assess the situation, identify the bat species, and provide information on safe evictions and the installation of bat-houses” continued Isaac.

One of the focuses this year is on the B.C. Bat Count in which residents are encouraged to count bats leaving a roost site on their property for four nights — two in early-June and two in mid-July —in order to monitor populations.

If you have bats living in your buildings, would like to join the B.C. Bat Count, or need information on how to build a bat-house, visit the Kootenay Community Bat Project website at www.kootenaybats.com, contact kootenaybats@gmail.com, or 1-855-9BCBATS ext. 14.

GOLF NEWS

fairmont mountainside, ladies news: At long last summer has arrived and the golf season is in full swing at Mountainside Golf Couse in Fairmont. Our ladies have been out since April but the official start of the season was May 5th.

May 19th was Monthly Cup and the competition was fierce. Marlyn DesBrisay was the big winner with our captain, Dolores Neilson, as the runner-up. This was the day known as Beat the Pro where teams of three were joined for a few holes by Jeremy Johnson, our intrepid pro. Results must remain secret but it was great fun for all who participated.

The course is in wonderful shape and the repairs and upgrades due to the flood are moving right along and should be done soon. The Ladies’ Club welcomes new golfers, either to join as members or just come as guests.

Call the pro shop for appropriate dates and times.

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Greek Puff Pastry Chicken Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 tablespoons crushed garlic 1 egg yolk 2 cups chopped fresh spinach 2 boneless skinless chicken breast Halves 2 tablespoons oregano pesto 1/3 cup chopped sundried tomatoes

1/4 cup crumbled herbed feta cheese 1 frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed, cut in half Directions: 1. In a small bowl, use a fork to combine crushed garlic and egg yolk. Place chicken breasts in a shallow glass dish and spread both sides with egg mixture.

Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours, or overnight (recommended).

2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Grease a baking sheet.

3. Place one half of the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured board. Place 1/2 cup spinach in the center of the pastry sheet. Remove one chicken breast from marinade, shaking off any excess, and place on top of

spinach. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto over chicken, layer with half the sundried tomatoes, sprinkle with half the feta cheese, and top with 1/2 cup spinach. Fold pastry sheet around chicken, using fingers or fork to seal pastry seam. Place chicken seam side down on baking sheet. Repeat steps with the second half of the puff pastry sheet and remaining chicken breast.

4. Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Test for doneness by cutting through center of chicken breast; if juices run clear, chicken is cooked.

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

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The Fairmont and District Lions Club is offering a new Community Service Scholarship. Students enrolled in and attending a post secondary educational program including college, university and trade school are invited to apply. One or more awards will be given out, totalling $1,000. The scholarships are intended to reward students for their volunteer services to the community at large or to the school community.

The Scholarship Committee of the Fairmont and District Lions Club will review all applications and make a recommendation to the club as to the recipient or recipients of the award shortly after the application deadline. Students must apply

by June 15.

COMMUNITY

Town readies to host soccer tournament

STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com Invermere will get set to play host to hundreds of soccer players in a week and a half during the Columbia Valley Soccer Invitational. This is the second year for the tournament and the number of team has jumped from 32 to 50.

“We’ve even had some teams not able to come because they can’t find accommodation,” said organizer Cheryl Maybuck. “All the comments last year were positive. People loved the venue and loved the town.” This year teams will come from all over the Kootenay region as well as Alberta. The tournament has divisions for players

under 18 years old, under 16 years old, under 14 years old and under 12 years old. All seven of the Invermere Soccer Club’s teams (which have a combined total of 135 Invermere soccer players) will participate.

The Invermere teams hope to do well in the tournament and have recently earned a slew of gold and silver medals at tournaments in Edmonton and Nelson. “Our club is doing amazing,” said Ms. Maybuck. “There’s going to be some good soccer to watch.”

The tournament will bring almost 700 people to town, and runs on Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6 at both the Mt. Nelson Athletic Park and J. A. Laird Elementary School field.

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

2009 — Danica Mose, a kindergarden student at Windermere Elementary School enjoyed a treat during the school’s bake sale. The students made all of the goodies.

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years ago (1960): Toby Theatre was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Capowski, who owned the Radium DriveIn Theatre. Toby Theatre had previously been owned by Clint Morgan and Marley Hogan. Only five years before, the theatre recieved its 21x10 foot screen, replacing smaller halls where films were shown.

mers to sun bathe. years ago (1975): Edgewater May Day celebrations were capped off with a parade through town. Barbara Bryce, who was crowned May Queen for 1975, led the parade. Bryce also presented prizes for the best parade entries.

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years ago (1965): A new town was established at the Mica Dam site to accommodate work crews and their families during the dam’s construction. The plan was for the town to be similar in size to Revelstoke.

years ago (1985): Three members of the Westroc Mine Rescue Team were mobilized to rescue a Calgary camper from the Blue Lake area of Tegarts Pass.

There was no way to get to the injured camper other than by boat, prompting the rescuers to quickly set out on the lake.

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years ago (1970): Three new pools were used for the first time at Fairmont Hot Springs. The pools were part of a $6 million renovation, adding 10,000 square feet of water surface to the Hot Springs.

The renovations also included new locker rooms, a larger concession stand and a lawn area for swim-

years ago (1995): Panaroma Resort management launched a renovation campaign for Toby Creek Road, after the state of the road became a major concern.

“I would like the thing rebuilt,” resort manager Graham Wood said. “I am amazed it has been left in the condition it is.” Wood said he did not blame Bel

Maintenance, the company in charge of maintaining the road.

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years ago (2005): Invermere Mayor Mark Shmigelsky, joined

by Columbia Valley Arts Council treasurer John Rouse and vice-president Ron Clarke, cut the ribbon to officially open Pynelogs, which was significantly renovated.

The opening came after months of fundraising to attain the funds necessary to make Pynelogs a year-round arts institution in Invermere.

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years ago (2010): Following two years of planning, the first phase of the Invermere and District Hospital’s Emergency Department was ready to be opened for use. “It was very exciting and reassuring to know that this project was on the top of the list,” Invermere Mayor Gerry Taft said. The first phase of the $4.3 million development included the construction of a trauma room and the first floor of Columbia House.

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MAY 27th - June 2nd 27TH : WEDNESDAY

• 4:30 - 6 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre (SYC) Graphic Design program. Must pre-register. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033.

• 6 - 8 p.m.: SYC Drop-in Boys Only Group.

28TH : THURSDAY

• 5 - 6 p.m.: Every Thursday evening, enjoy the Wine Tasting in the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Lobby. Learn about BC wines from our in-house sommelier. $10 per person.

• 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC open gym.

• 4:30 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphic Design program. Must pre-register. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033.

the impacts of invasive plants, integrated management options, reporting weed locations, application techniques, and how to find resources. To register email coordinator@ekipc.com or call 250-919-7826.

2ND : TUESDAY

• 1 - 4 p.m.: Free Invasive Weed management workshop at Lakeshore Campground. Learn the impacts of invasive plants, integrated management options, reporting weed locations, application techniques, and how to find resources. To register email coordinator@ekipc.com or call 250-919-7826.

Deadly – a noir comedy play

by Bill Robens at DTSS Theatre.

• 7:30 p.m.: Killer Rollbots Roller Derby game at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Beer garden, concession, and half time entertainment! All ages welcome. $10 for Adults, $5 for kids.

7TH : SUNDAY

• Fairmont Lions Family Fun Day at Coys Par 3 course. Call Coys at 250345-6504 for details.

• June 3rd–6th.:Canal Days. in the Village of Canal Flats. Visit thecolumbiavalley.ca for more information.

• 6 p.m. Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley Annual General Meeting at Meet on Higher 29TH : FRIDAY Ground in Radium Hot Springs.

• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Permaculture Refreshments will be served.

Design Practicum May 29th and May 30th at Groundswell TH : FRIDAY 5 Community Greenhouse, 15th Ave. and Westridge Dr. The #1 • 7 p.m.: The D.T.S.S. Senior Theatre request of our PDC graduates is class presents Kill Me, Deadly – a to practice their new design skills noir comedy play by Bill Robens at on real-life projects before they go DTSS Theatre. out and take on their own clients. • 7 - 10 p.m.: Fresh Fridays Open For more information email info@ Mic at Pynelogs. Showcasing young groundswellnetwork.ca or call 250- talent from the valley. All ages, licensed bar. First Friday of every 342-3337.

• 12 p.m.: Edgewater Seniors soup month. day at the Edgewater Legion, $6.

• 7 p.m.: SYC Movie and popcorn 6TH : SATURDAY night.

• Kootenay Krusher Mountain Bike Race, at Nipika Mountain Resort TH : SATURDAY with kids distances and team relay 30 •12:30 p.m.: Windermere Health option. Visit nipika.com/events, Care Auxiliary Charity Golf register at zone4.ca Tournament at Windermere Valley • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Invermere Golf Course. $80 per golfer 4 man Vendor Blendor, at the Invermere best ball format. Registration at Community Hall. Variety of demonstrations on 12:30 p.m. and Tee off at 1:30 p.m. vendors, Silent auction also happening. Call site, door prizes and surprises.

Donation in support of ICAN. Pet 250-345-0171 to book your team.

• 7 p.m.: SYC Pool Tournament food or a twoonie welcome at the door. night.

• 10 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.: Artym Gallery shows Angela Morgan exhibition 31ST : SUNDAY until June 12.

• 1 - 4 p.m.: Free Invasive Weed • 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.: The D.T.S.S. Senior management workshop at Theatre class presents Kill Me, Lakeshore Campground. Learn

JUNE 20TH

• Horsethief Pub celebrates 20 years!

JUNE 20TH

• 4th Annual East Kootenay Beer

• 2 p.m.: The D.T.S.S. Senior Theatre Festival. class presents Kill Me, Deadly – a noir comedy play by Bill Robens at JUNE 22ND - 24TH DTSS Theatre.

•Kelly Hrudey and Friends Charity

9TH : TUESDAY

Golf.

JUNE 26TH - 27TH

• 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Reach: David Thompson Secondary School art • Featuring C. Geerts/K. Chopik at show from June 9th to 21st.

Effusion.

JUNE 3rd - 9th 3RD : WEDNESDAY

JUNE 20TH

• Radium Days/Brits Best Classic Car Show.

JUNE 10th - 15th

JUNE 26TH - JULY 3RD

• S. Graves/D. Langevin at the • 5 - 9 p.m.: Reach Art show, artist Artym.

12TH : FRIDAY

opening event at Pynelogs Art Gallery.

13TH : SATURDAY

JUNE 30TH (12:01 AM JULY 1ST)

•Annual Kinsmen Club Fireworks.

• 8 p.m.: Locarno at Bud’s Bar & Lounge in Invermere. A groove JULY heavy mix of Mexican folk, •July at the Artym. Visit artymgalCuban son and Latin soul. Visit lery.com. columbiavalleyarts.com for details.

15TH : MONDAY

JULY - AUGUST (MONDAY NIGHTS)

• Movies in the Mountains in • 9 a.m.: Ram into Summer Golf Invermere.

Tournament, at Radium Golf HOURS Course. 10 a.m. shotgun start.

Dinner, prizes and more. Visit NVERMERE IBRARY I L radiumhotsprings.com for details.

• Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m - 5 p.m.

COMING SOON… • Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

JUNE

16TH : MONDAY

RADIUM LIBRARY

• Long Drive Competition at • Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m • Wednesday - Thursday: Fairmont Airport.

1 - 4 p.m.

• Saturday: 10 a.m - 1p.m.

JUNE 19TH – 20TH • Andrew Kiss at the Artym Gallery.

JUNE

19TH – 20TH

WINDERMERE VALLEY MUSEUM • Tuesdays: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

• Andrew Kiss at the Artym Gallery. INVERMERE THRIFT STORE • Thursday, Friday and Saturday: JUNE 19TH – SEPTEMBER 11TH 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Invermere Artwalk.

JUNE 20TH

RADIUM THRIFT STORE

• Aboriginal Day Festival at Lakeshore Resort.

• Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Friday and Saturday: 12 - 4 p.m.

JUNE 20TH

SUMMIT YOUTH CENTRE

• 5th Annual Branch Out Bike Tour.

• 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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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Career goals are front and center, Aries. Try to process any fears that may have held you back before now, and you will discover that those fears are unfounded.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, things will fall into place sooner than you expect if you focus on the things that you can accomplish.

Wishing and hoping won’t get you far

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, take a deep breath and relax when faced with a difficult decision this week. Trust your instincts and make a decision you are truly confident in.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 This week you discover a good mix of creativity and practicality that you can put to use at work and at home, Taurus. Make it last as long as possible to reap the rewards.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, others continue to send you mixed messages.

While this may be confusing, soon you will learn to navigate others’ signals and make the right decisions.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, an authority figure wants to challenge you this week, so show him or her what you really are made of. Your ideas are valid, and you just need to assert yourself.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are capable of making big decisions, but you’re not entirely sure if you want to just yet. Bide your time and think everything through for the next several days.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your schedule is loaded with a lot of commitments. While things might seem hectic from time to time, remember that your hard work now will pay off in the future.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you are more than willing to give it your all this week. You are accustomed to giving your best effort so this challenge should be nothing you can’t handle.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you have put in long hours on a big project, and now is the time to buckle down and put in one last great effort. After that you can finally relax.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Reevaluate what is most important to you and set a new plan in motion, Scorpio. Others will be very supportive and serve as sounding boards as you determine where to go next.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a tight schedule has you focused on the tasks at hand. You are more than capable of handling what’s on your plate.

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Conservation fuelled by $1 million HCTF

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A $1 million cash injection will help boost conservation projects for fish and wildlife projects in the Kootenays. At the BC Wildlife Federation Convention in Fernie during late April, the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) announced it would be providing financial support for 16 conservation projects throughout the region.

“One of our challenges is that we fund over 200 project a year, or in that neighbourhood and they can be

moving targets because of vagaries of delivering a project in the field,” said Brian Springinotic, HCTF CEO. The East Kootenay Grassland Ecosystem Restoration Program was given $189,000, the largest grant of 16, to improve wildlife habitat through some prescribed burns in Premier Lake Park, Columbia Lake and Kindersley Creek to help conserve ecosystems that ungulates and bighorn sheep depend upon.

HCTF chair Harvey Andrusak believes the grant selection process is competitive because it vets applicants for the best projects to aid in conservation.

“Each year, we receive hundreds of applications re-

questing funding for BC conservation projects,” Andrusak wrote in a recent press release. “Only the best are selected for funding.”

The HCTF awarded $68,150 to investigate the cause of death in collared mule deer north east of Invermere to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations through the Kootenay Mule Deer Survival Monitoring, and $87,000 to take stock of mountain goats throughout the East Kootenay for the East Kootenay Mountain Goat Population Assessment through the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

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The RDEK has an opportunity for a qualified and motivated individual to work within the Engineering Services Department as an Operator 1 (Temporary) located out of the Columbia Valley Office commencing on or about June 15, 2015. Working under the supervision of the Senior Operator, the Operator 1 (Temporary) performs duties primarily related to water and sewer systems.

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While these projects will take place near Invermere, added Springinotic, these investments will be shared throughout the region.

In addition, the Village of Radium Hot Springs received $10,000 to develop a strategy to encourage bighorn sheep migration outside of the community during the spring 2015 to reinforce spring migratory behaviour of bighorn sheep — a project that has been underway since spring.

“I was through Radium last year and there’s a lot of bighorn sheep through there,” said Springinotic.“Idon’tpretendtounderstandallofthedetailsthere,butourfundinginthat project was for the management only. None of our funding is to be used for any activities actually on the ground… The money we’re providing to the Village of Radium is just for planning.”

There was $1,450 provided to assist with the operation and maintenance cost of roughly 115 significant wildlife habitats across the province with a focus on the Columbia Lake Westside to provide treatments for invasive plants in the Wildlife Management Area through the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

Lastly, there was $5,175 provided to reduce forest density and create a better habitat forungulatesneartheColumbiaLakeEastsidethroughtheMinistryofForests,Landsand Natural Operations.

“There’s a lot of hunters, anglers, trappers and guides who give us a lot of money so I would think that they’ll be pleased that some of their money is coming back into their region,” said Springinotic.

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