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Kootenay Columbia MP David Wilks stands solemnly during the Cenotaph rededication ceremony at the new cenotaph pak on Tuesday, June 30th.

PHOTO BY KEVIN NIMMOCK

New cenotaph park gets last minute touch ups look at what’s appropriate for that, but basically there’s some minor tweaking to be done.

“It’s not a real extended period (of time to A thunderstorm that struck the Columbia Valley tweak) but over the next couple of weeks is brought the importance of upgrades at the newly (our) goal (to complete the project).” renovated Cenotaph Park to light.

However, it remains unclear whether the Heavy rainfall and flooding has postponed the project will come in on budget with some of completion of the new Cenotaph Park while work the unexpected changes. crews make plans to upgrade the storm sewer, “it looks like we’re going to be on budget curb and lighting following the June 29 storm that with the exception of the extra work that gutted flower beds and flooded homes mere hours we’ve done,” said Hromadnik, noting the before the July 1 grand opening ceremony. numbers have not officially been totalled “We had the opening ceremonies because it was yet. The projected $462,414 Cenotaph Park a good opportunity to do it — the eve of Canada The fi nal touches of the new cenotaph park (shown here during renovations were covered with $202,000 Day,” said District of Invermere (DOI) director of earlier phases of renovation) will come in the next few weeks. in Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) prodevelopment services Rory Hromadnik. “That was PHOTO BY BREANNE MASSEY gram funding, as well as additional funding the push to get that done, and now it’s basicalchanges will be fi nished, as Hromandnik plans to from Veteran’s Affairs Canada. Both groups ly crunch through all of the numbers to find out meet with the contractor and designer to review the contributions went toward construction, including where we are.” repairs to the cenotaph, landscape improvements Hromadnik had hoped the project would also be scope of the project.

“There’s some minor tweaking stuff that needs to and replacing flag poles as well as benches. “presentable” before the fifth annual grad walk this “There’s some tweaking to do and basically the summer but now anticipates small tweaks will be be done, for sure,” he added. “We may have to look at some of the curbing.

There’s some damaged curb next couple of weeks is when I’m hoping to get that made over the upcoming weeks.

However, there is no estimated time for when those that needs to be replaced, and we’re going to take a done,” concluded Hromadnik..”

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Sampling protocol went smoothly the morning of June 30; the lake was calm and glassy with not a cloud in the sky. We spotted many birds along the way, including osprey and a loon.

Turbidity tests determined the water to be very clear - the Secchi disk could be observed as deep as 21 feet (6.5 metres).

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MP Wilks calls for marijuana policy changes KEVIN NIMMOCK kevin@invermerevalleyecho.com Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks has advocated for the continued criminalization of marijuana since being elected in 2011, but he may no longer see eye-to-eye with the rest of the Conservative Party on exactly how the drug should be criminalized.

Wilks said he is in favour of ticketing for marijuana possession, a proposal put forward by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police in 2013. The proposal indicates possessing under 30 grams of marijuana would warrant a ticket, rather than giving possessors a criminal record.

“My views are not exactly in line with the party on this one,” Wilks said. “I am for ticketing, but the party is not quite there yet.”

Wilks said ticketing for marijuana would be similar to administering an open liquor ticket. Further, he said it would be a better way to prevent teenagers from developing marijuana dependencies and habits.

“I give you your ticket for open liquor, and I say to tell your parents that you got this ticket and why you got it, and I will be following-up with your parents in 24 hours,” Wilks said. “It makes teenagers accountable. If it changes the mindset of some users, that is what it is intended to do.”

In line with his party’s stance, Wilks said he is not in favour of legalizing or decriminalizing the drug. Still, he said there might be some potential for legalization in the future, once a few current issues are solved.

“We are not ready for legalization,” Wilks said. “Are we going to be there at some point? We may be.”

Wilks said police are currently incapable of dealing with marijuana impairments, because a quick and reliable test, like a breathalyzer test for alcohol impairments, has yet to be invented.

“The only way you can do it is by blood... and it is extremely time consuming,” Wilks said. “It also requires a doctor, so there are some significant challenges there.”

According to Wilks, another problem with legalization is that it would put teenagers at risk by making it easier for them to access the drug. He said curbing teen marijuana use will be the next big challenge for the American states that have legalized it.

“Although Colorado and Oregon have said that things have gone well, it is interesting to determine how they are going to combat those under the age of 18 obtaining cannabis marijuana,” Wilks said.

Wilks suggested legalization would support the illegal marijuana industry, since the drug would become a more accepted part of everyday life, but users would still in large part purchase marijuana from illegal dealers. He said people would buy marijuana where it is cheapest, and legal dispensaries would not be able to keep prices down after taxes.

“Let’s just say that you have got some really good ganja and you are going to sell it for $450,” Wilks said. “If I can pick mine up for $200, you tell me where I am going. Until you can get the price point, you are banging your head against a brick wall.”

Recently, Kimberley city council unanimously voted to grant a business license to Tamarack Dispensaries, to sell high quality medicinal cannabis products such as edible cookies, butters and oils. To grant the license, council had to override its own bylaw, which states that council will not provide a license to an applicant that does not meet the lawful requirements to operate a businesses, as set out by the federal government.

The government allows only Health Canada to administer medical marijuana, thus strictly prohibiting the existence of dispensaries. Still, council endorsed the dispensary, to help people in town access a medical solution for chronic pain.

Wilks challenged the legitimacy of Kimberley’s dispensary, saying it will essentially deal illegally in a faux-medicalized setting.

“What happens is that cities such as Vancouver or Kimberly circumvent the system and say that will set up dispensaries,” Wilks said. “Where are you getting your dope from? It is not from a legal source.”

According to Wilks, marijuana dispensaries such as Tamarack discourage medical marijuana producers like Dycar Pharmaceuticals in Cranbrook, who are licensed to produce for Health Canada.

Going into the federal election on October 15, marijuana should prove to be a divisive subject for voters across the riding.

Since all the Kootenay-Columbia candidates have a slightly different stance, voters will get a chance to share their opinions on the future of marijuana use in Canada.

Ombudsperson faces few complaints STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

province were directed at various provincial government ministries (54 per cent); crown corporations (17 per cent); and commissions and boards (10 percent).

The remainder of the complaints were divrected at local governments; health authorities; professional associations; and schools and boards of eduction. The single entity that attracted the largest number of complaints was the provincial Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation, which drew a total of 1,061

The B.C. Ombudsperson’s annual report for the past fiscal year is out, and shows complaints to the Ombudsperson’s Officer for the Columbia-River Revelstoke riding to be slightly less than the provincial average.

The report (which covers April 2014 to March 2015) lists 60 complaints for the local riding, compared with a provincial average of 77 per riding.

“Each year, our annual report shows the kind of help we provide all British Columbians, including the most vulnerable people in with Dr. Joanne Lih society,” said outgoing B.C. Ombudsperson th Kim Carter in a press release accompanying at the the report. “In light of our 20-year anniversary Invermere Medical Clinic of municipal oversight, this year’s report also 937 7 Avenue features additional examples of our work reInvermere solving problems at the municipal level.”

According to the report there were a total of Effective Solutions For: 6,589 complaints from the province’s 85 ridHeel pain, arch pain, heel spurs, ings to the B.C. Ombudsperson office during bunions, corns, calluses, and toenails the past fiscal year. Vancouver-Quilchena had Including Orthotics and Preventative routine care the fewest complaints, with 20, while VictoriaBeacon Hill had the most, with 192.

When looking at the province regionally, the most complaints came from the lower mainland (2,420), while the fewest came from the The Invermere city of Vancouver (650). The interior region (of which Columbia-River Revelstoke is part) had 1,481 complaints.

The majority of the complaints across the

complaints.

A breakdown of complaints beyond the riding level was not available, but statistics do track complaints to local governments, and there was one complaint lodged against the village of Canal Flats and one (a request for information or assistance) against the district of Invermere.

Details on exactly what the complains were were not available.

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Misinformation derails RV Resort plans

By Kevin Nimmock kevin@invermerevalleyecho.com Benny Boyz Ventures Ltd. withdrew its zoning application for Bighorn Estates RV Resort after the developer decided community pushback was going to be too strong for the project to thrive in the long-term.

Village of Canal Flats chief administrative officer Brian Woodward received a letter from Haworth Development Consulting on behalf of Benny Boyz on June 18th announcing the developer’s intention to let the project go for now and try again later on.

“Our primary reason for this withdrawal is that the misinformation that has circulated regarding the project — and the number of petitions that were signed against the project based on this misinformation — is concerning for the development team,” Richard Haworth, owner of Haworth Development Consulting wrote in the letter.

At a regular council meeting on June 22nd, several councillors presented similar concerns that misinformation had been purposefully spread by community members about the proposed RV Resort.

“I am disappointed that the “Concerned Citizens of Canal Flats” Facebook group was responsible for spreading a lot of the misinformation,” Councillor Marie Delorme said during the meeting.

Similarly, Mr. Haworth said the project was derailed by rumours and misinformation spread by the Facebook group on it page.

“One (false) item was that Benny Boyz requested that everybody who was in the RV park would get a pass to the beach, which is not how it works in Canal Flats,” Mr. Haworth said. “There were other aspects of the project that were untrue, where wrong information was being circulated.”

The Concerned Citizens of Canal Flats group was created on April 20th and swelled quickly to 291 members, which is roughly 40 per cent of the vil-

lage’s population. On April 28th, the group administrator did publish a post warning community members about free beach passes for RV Resort patrons, which was later dispelled by Benny Boyz.

“Benny Boyz wants the town to supply each of his RV lots with a FREE PASS to the beach. That’s an additional 175 visitors to our beach for FREE,” the post read. “Due to the already inadequate parking, most likely the town will need to upgrade the parking and facilities at the beach, and WHO do you think WILL PAY for that?”

When a resident made a post to the Facebook group to clarify the beach pass misinformation on May 11th, the group administrator pushed blame in another direction.

“Until now, information provided to us could not be verified because council members were not allowed to discuss issues with the public relating to rezoning applications,” the post read.

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Forest fire leads to single house evacuation

By Kevin Nimmock kevin@invermerevalleyecho.com

The conditions led to a campfire ban across the province on July 3. Turner said it is very important for valley residents to be aware of how to avoid causing fires.

“Anytime people are in the backwoods, it can increase dangers,” Turner said.

A single home north of Spillimacheen received an evacuation order from the “For example, with ATV mufflers or dirt bikes with improperly serviced muffler Regional District of East Kootenay on July 4 after a sizable fire started in the area. systems that are going through high grass, a spark coming out of those can easily According to Jordan Turner, Fire Information Officer for the Southeast Fire start a fire in these kinds of conditions. In addition, of course be very careful if Centre, the wildfire is estimated to be about 54 hectares in size. As of July 6, you are throwing out cigarette butts.”

With increased strain on firefighters in the there were 35 firefighters, three pieces of heavy area, Turner said it is important to make sure equipment and a helicopter employed to fight that crews only have to respond to naturally octhe blaze. curring fires.

“We do not have containment on that fire right “Every human-caused fire is of course prenow,” Turner said. “This fire grew very quickly. ventable,” Turner said. “With that in mind, we We are going to do everything we can, but it are asking that the public be very careful if they is going to be a little while before we get this are going out into the woods for any reason.” wrapped up.”

In Kootenay National Park, Parks Canada ofAs crews continue to fight the fire in Spillimficials have declared a state of extreme fire danacheen, others prepare for the impending threat ger. So far, the park has avoided any forest fires, of wildfires across the East Kootenay. but the hot, dry conditions indicate that the “Right now we are looking at conditions that trend may soon be broken. we do not normally see until the core summer “Kootenay tends to experience more wildfires period of late July and early August,” Turner said. “We are expecting more hot and dry Smoke can be seen billowing in the distance from Doctor Creek, because of the lightning strikes that tend to go weather. With what we have seen across the near Canal Flats.

Photo by bonnie-lou ferris through here,” said Kootenay Nation Park communications officer Tania Peters. “The condiprovince, the fires are very aggressive, with tions right now are certainly conducive to some fires growing quickly and growing in unpredictpretty extreme wildfire behaviour, but it is really dependant on if we get those able directions.”

The weather conditions have led to a massive jump in recorded fires this year lightning strikes without the rain.”

As a preventative measure, Parks Canada has recently introduced a fire ban at compared with last year. At this time last year, there were only two lightningReadstreak Campground near Radium. caused fires and 20 human-caused fires in the Southeast Fire Centre.

To report a fire anywhere in B.C., call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cellphone. To “So far this year, we have had 82 lightning-caused fires in the Southeast Fire report a fire within Kootenay National Park, call 403-762-1473.

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Going to the grocery store can be a daunting task for label-reading millennials.

I recently saw a naturopath in Cranbrook who put me on a detox to phase out dairy, gluten, refined sugar and my beloved coffee — the first diet to ever occur in my short life.

I quickly became overwhelmed on a trip to No Frills where I began scouring the aisles for my typical meal plans when I discovered that the gluten-free trend is nowhere close to any easy transition — it’s in everything, even canned soup.

I was devastated to lose Minestrone soup for what seemed like forever.

But gradually as my 10-day meal plan reaches the one week mark, my time trolling the Internet for trendy solutions and knowledge about eating whole foods has only grown.

I’ve prepared a short list of three major tips and tricks for anyone that is thinking about transitioning to a healthier lifestyle to feel better.

There’s still a lot that I have to learn, so if you have any tips of your own, don’t hesitate to drop me a line at breanne.massey@invermerevalleyecho.com.

Coping with Sugar Cravings Get in the habit of reading labels and avoiding products with agave nectar, corn syrup, fructose and maple syrup. Stevia, rice syrup and barley malt are decent substitutes; but my aunt’s recipe for a quick and easy dessert certainly helped me transition away from using those products when I started to crash and crave sweets.

Mix a tablespoon of chia seeds and stevia into leftover coconut milk. Leave it to harden in the fridge overnight and mix it with fresh blueberries and raspberries when it’s like pudding in the morning for breakfast — or

as a small dessert after dinner.

Focus on using natural sweeteners from health food stores because there is no shortage of options.

The Perks of Life Without Coffee Chicory makes a great coffee substitute because there’s no caffeine to crash from after drinking it.

The roasted miracle root has a rich, flavourful taste that is all natural — and mirrors that of coffee. It helps your body break down fats by increasing bile production and helps with digestions.

It gained popularity in New Orleans during Napoleon’s Continental Blockade, which prevented the French community from accessing coffee. However, the coffee alternative is still widely used in New Orlean’s coffee today as an addition to improve its flavour and one’s health.

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Thankful for emergency responders

Recent traffic accidents medics and ambulance staff, Regional UNDOWN U and forest fires remind us RCMP, forest firefighters, and of several things — the even civilian support workobvious, including to drive ers, from tow truck drivers slower; pay more attention; to flaggers - they all demonand to adhere to fire bans strate amazing service and and distracted driving rules sacrifice. and all of the other regulaAlso in the case of a natural tions that are put into place disaster, whether that be fire, ERRY to protect us from ourflood, mudslides or many selves. others, local governments Accidents and natural diplay an important role. sasters should also remind In the Columbia Valley we us of the hard work, dedication and sac- have a shared emergency management rifice that emergency personnel demon- program and staff that ensure that no matstrate. Whether it is the first responders ter which political boundary is impacted, and our local volunteer firefighters, para- the response is consistent and extremely

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Municipal or regional district staff perform a great deal of work behind the scenes in the case of disaster response, everything from setting up command centres, coordinating communication, coordinating evacuations, to setting up public reception centres.

We all hope that we don’t need to utilize emergency response plans and emergency personnel, but we should be thankful that we have plans in place and great people ready to act in a seconds notice if we need them.

Gerry Taft is the mayor of the District of Invermere and a Regional District of East Kootenay director for the Columbia Valley.

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“No because I do not like taxation, but I do say yes in a way because I like how it would cut down on crime and it would stop the government from wasting its money.

Do you support marijuana legalization in Canada?

“Sure. It is good for you, for medicinal purposes.

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“I would say yes. Like liquor, it has about the same downside, and that way the whole public would gain from the taxes we could clip onto marijuana.”

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Water you doing about mitigating drought?

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demand due to meteorological, hydrological and agricultural deficiencies.

Paleoclimatic techniques such as tree-ring assessments allow scientists to estimate when droughts have taken place over the course of thousands of years in the Americas. Data shows that over the past 400 years, multi-year droughts have occurred in the Great Plains (eg. Dustbowl of the 1930s) as often as twice EGAN per century. Like rivers gradually changing course or forest fires renovating landscapes, droughts are a natural phenomenon that modern society has little choice but to adapt to.

We can look to the natural world for clues on how to manage water to promote resilience against stresses. Whereas roads and other impervious surfaces shed water quickly into basins, wetlands capture and retain water. When we build over wetlands, we are reducing the ability of aquifers to recharge. Grasslands are able to go dormant for long periods of time, and use little water. Floodplains are some of the world’s most diverse and productive landscapes, and act as a catchment for groundwater in the event of a flood.

Unfortunately floodplains are also located on shorelines popular for development and this eventually causes problems for people living in the area and reduces the effective-

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Metro Vancouver officials announced last week that lawn watering will be restricted to one day a week, in the wake of the driest spell since 2003. A little farther southwest, California is facing one of the worst droughts on record, with speculation that it could be a “mega-drought” persisting upwards of 20 years. And it’s not only surface water that is at stake; there are serious concerns that groundwater aquifers are being overdrawn. Normally, California draws 40% of their total water from aquifers,however this year it has increased to 60%. Once an aquifer is depleted it takes a very long time to recharge. An absence of groundwater also leads to greater susceptibility of saltwater intrusion, a phenomenon where ocean water seeps in and turns underground fresh water briny and brackish.

There are four main types of drought: meteorological, agricultural, hydrological and socio-economic. Meteorological and hydrological droughts pertain to precipitation and surface, and subsurface stored water, respectively. Agricultural drought is closely linked, but refers to soil and subsoil moisture content with regard to plant growth. Socioeconomic drought occurs when supply is unable to meet

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The Gluten-Free Obsession The trend of being gluten-free is one that I have commonly mocked, until now.

The difficulty of trying to eat gluten-free anything basically means making it from scratch at home and never eating out.

This daunting realization initially annoyed me because it meant spending a lot

ness of the natural flood management system.

The District of Invermere’s Drought Management Plan reviews water supply and requirements, acknowledging growing stresses on water resources in our area from population growth and climate change. However a Management Plan is just the first step, and public awareness is needed to make an impact on drought preparedness.

Are you aware that British Columbians are the nation’s highest users of water at 490L per person per day? Irrigation accounts for 75% of domestic water use, so consider letting your lawn “sleep” during summer, or water minimally. Currently, Invermere is under a Stage 1 Water Restriction, which means all houses are expected to alternate watering days based on house number, and to do so in the early morning or the evening to reduce evaporation loss.

The Regional District of East Kootenay asks that residents in Windermere, Timber Ridge, Holland Creek and Edgewater refrain from watering on Fridays to allow reservoirs to replenish.

Consider other ways you can save water, and remember that by doing so you are helping to sustain the Columbia River and its watershed. Although it is a bit of a dry subject, talking with your neighbours and informing the people around you will help to make a big difference when it comes to mitigating drought.

of time in the kitchen, but it doesn’t have to be hard or laborious to eat a gluten-free meal.

I have come to learn that rice noodles, jasmine rice and buckwheat (soba) noodles are usually a safe bet. Using organic rice flour to bread fish is another fast and easy option for a delicious dinner menu.

I quite frequently buy the garlic and herb tilapia from Grant’s Foods because it’s fast to cook and the list of ingredients are on hand if you have any questions.

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Tune into Music in the Park

Breanne Massey breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com Folk and rock music will lend flavour to the summer heat with Music in the Park.

The grassroots concert series is a free event for families and friends held at Pothole Park at 5 p.m. every Thursday until the end of August.

Entertainers Emily Rawbon, Ian Wilson and James Reimer performed on Thursday, July 2nd to mark the start of the summer Music in the Park concert series.

“It was hot, seriously hot. But that didn’t stop us from doing what we do best,” said Ms. Rawbon, vocalist. “It was a lot of fun playing in the sun and the crowd appeared to be enjoying themselves. A great start to the summer music scene.”

The Chisel Peak Blues Band set the pace for homegrown and import musicians who will follow up their act at Music in the Park this season.

“There’s a variety of local and out of town bands throughout all of July and August,” said Theresa Wood, event organizer. “It runs between 5 and 8 p.m. every Thursday.”

There are nine bands who have been booked, and Ms. Wood is still searching for a few more shows to fill up the rest of the season.

In addition, there will be a string of market vendors who are setting up shop at the July 9th show. It will continue to be home to musicians, artisans and spectators alike.

“We did it last year in Cenotaph Park but we moved to Pothole Park because of the grassy, gracious and natural fit,” said Ms. Wood.

James Reimer played drums while Ian Wilson and Emily Rawbon did vocals and guitar.

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LOCAL NEWS

Westside Legacy Trail project progresses

BREANNE MASSEY breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com A green space geared toward exercise aficionados may soon be on the horizon.

Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance (CVGTA) executive director Mark Halwa updated roughly 100 mountain bikers, hikers and cross country skiers about the Lake Windermere Westside Legacy Trail application at the 2015 CVGTA Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in the Lions Hall (at the crossroads) on Tuesday, June 23rd.

“The trail is completely surveyed,” said Mr. Halwa.

“If you’ve driven down Westside Road in the past number of months, you can see where the entrance in and out of the right of ways are. It’s completely marked and this is the most exciting part: All of that land was given to us for free. There was not one land owner asking for 10 cents for a 25 kilometre trail, which was pretty interesting.”

The 25 kilometre trail is “moderately flat” with “challenging sections,” according to Mr. Halwa.

It will be located on the west side of Lake Windermere parallel to Westside Road and is anticipated to be five metres wide with a three meter paved width, featuring a painted centre line.

The goal of the project is to connect communities from Invermere to Fairmont Hot Springs while stretching across private and Crown land and with-

in Ministry of Transportation right-of-ways.

“We have to go in and out of right of ways to get around really steep areas,” explained Mr. Hawla.

“Despite that, I know there will still be some 28-yearold Mom in a chariot with two little kids behind who says, ‘Damn, that Mark Halwa. This is just way too steep,’ but that’s one of the (characteristics) that makes (our) trail (design) so different, and I think will be a really good thing (for the community).”

He added that the trail would be a unique landmark for the region and may boost tourism numbers.

In addition, the CVGTA is working with the Regional District of the East Kootenay (RDEK) to make the designated area a regional park, allowing RDEK to assume responsibility for liability and maintenance.

“That’s a big thing, to make it a regional park and bring it into their park system,” continued Halwa, noting there are plans to bring attention to the project with celebrity status.

Cory Sarich, a former Calgary Flame from 2013, suffered a life-threatening bicycling accident on the Windermere Loop Road on July 21, 2014.

After taking his hybrid bike along the challenging 40-minute valley workout, an oncoming grey Ford F-350 truck made a left-hand turn in front of him without signalling. Mr. Sarich tried to brake but ultimately lost control of the bike and slid underneath the vehicle on his stomach.

The accident left Mr. Sarich with five cracked ver-

tebrae, burns on his shoulder and wrist from the truck’s muffler, road rash, swollen body parts and a significant head injury.

After the accident and long road to recovery, Mr. Sarich agreed to represent the CVTGA as the Honorary Chairman of the Westside Legacy Trail Fundraising Committee to advocate for safe biking trails in the Columbia Valley to move cyclists away from busy streets.

Moreover, Mr. Sarich will be featured on the promotional YouTube video that is being created to bring awareness to the project and help fundraise $4 million to build the trail.

There will also be a guest performance from Invermere RCMP Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac and his team of officers along with some students in a twoto-three minute video.

Mr. Hawla remains optimistic that construction may begin this summer following the July 25th CVGTA fundraiser hosted by the Lake Windermere Westside Legacy Trail Fundraiser at the K2 Ranch.

“If we do relatively well with that, we’ll be able to start construction this summer,” said Mr. Hawla.

“But within the next few weeks, once we get some signatures on the paper, we’ll have a trail. The land is ours, forever, and it will be maintained by the RDEK and the liability taken on forever. It will be a community asset for generations to come.”

For more information, visit www.greenways.ca.

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Panorama Mountain Resort launched its summer operations on June 26. The resort’s Bike Park is now operating seven days a week, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, until August 30. All sixteen downhill trails are open for riders of all abilities to enjoy.

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LOCAL NEWS

Triathletes prepare for Invermere KEVIN NIMMOCK kevin@invermerevalleyecho.com Racers from all over western Canada and beyond are set to descend on the valley on July 12 for Heart of the Rockies, an annual triathlon.

While some competitors will be swimming, biking and running in Invermere for the first time, many others have made the event a regular part of their summer plans for years.

Amber McKain, a participant from Calgary, said she is looking forward to her third appearance at Heart of the Rockies.

“I train every single day,” McKain said.

“For the past four weeks, I have been training about two to three hours a day.”

McKain first decided to sign up for Heart of the Rockies in 2013, when she was looking for something healthy she could do, while also avoiding the temptation of the Calgary Stampede. She had never done a triathlon before, but she loved spending time in Invermere, so she decided to sign up for the sprint triathlon (a half triathlon) and give it a try.

“It was really amazing and inspiring, just being around so many athletes,” McKain said. “I did not train enough for it that year, but I absolutely loved it and it really motivated me to sign up again.”

Weeks after she completed the sprint, McKain received a letter from race organizer Bruce Stroud, telling her how honoured he was that she chose to do his race as her first triathlon. Along with the letter, he sent McKain a gift card to buy a new pair of running shoes for her next race.

“It was actually so amazing,” McKain said with a chuckle. “I did go out and buy those runners. I set a goal the next year to take 17 minutes off my time, and I happily did it 19 minutes faster in those runners.”

This year, McKain will be doing the Olympic length triathlon for the first time. She said she is looking forward swimming in the pristine lake and hearing locals cheer

her on as she cycles through town.

“It has been amazing, because everyday for the past eight months, I have woken up knowing that I have this goal,” McKain said.

Kenton Wilkinson, another annual Heart of the Rockies participant, inherited his love for the event at a young age from his father, Joel Wilkinson.

“My dad has been doing it for 25 or so years,” Wilkinson said. “I grew up watching him. Once I got old enough and good enough to do the longer races, I started to do this one.”

Wilkinson said part of what keeps him coming back is the natural beauty surrounding the course.

“Some races I have done are kind of bleak and flat, and they are just on highways in the prairies,” Wilkinson said. “This race is really special.”

He said one of the big differences racers can expect with Heart of the Rockies is the swimming portion, which allows racers to take to Lake Windermere.

“The swim is always chaos, no matter where you do it, but it is nice to do it in a clear lake, where it is warm and it is not super deep,” Wilkinson said.

Like McKain, Wilkinson said a big reason he is so attached to the event is the closeknit, welcoming atmosphere created by the organizers and the participants alike.

“It is nice to be able to know the organizers, so we can show up and talk to them, as well as the other racers who have been coming back for years,” Wilkinson said.

According to Wilkinson, Heart of the Rockies is all about camaraderie and support among the participants.

“This is more like the old days, as my dad would say, where you show up and hang out with the people, and then go and challenge yourself in the triathlon,” Wilkinson said. “After, it does not matter what place you got. It is all really positive.”

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

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years ago (1960): Murray McFarlane, M.P. for Kootenay East, officially kicked off the third annual Invermere Regatta, held at Kinsmen Park. Other special guests included Cranbrook Mayor Bert Sang and Captain J. Blakley of Radium.

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years ago (1970): The Windermere District Chamber of Commerce’s information booth opened at the Crossroads. Chamber secretary Lester Taft looked after the centre, along with the help of valley volunteers.

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years ago (1980): A unique race had its premiere in the valley. Windtathlon 1980 saw groups of seven competing in a relaystyle event, featuring hang gliding, cycling, running, kayaking, windsurfing, ski diving and horse racing. The event was meant to celebrate the sports for which the valley is known.

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years ago (1995): District of Invermere Councillor Fred Thode-Hamilton stated his opposition to the Jumbo Glacier Resort proposal during a regular council meeting. “What hasn’t been addressed, really, is the sewage treatment facilities and grizzly habitat,” Thode-Ham-

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ilton said. He represented Invermere on the Inter-Agency Project Review Committee in Cranbrook, which was addressing Jumbo at the time.

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years ago (2005): The Village of Canal Flats celebrated its first birthday, a year removed from being incorporated on June 29, 2004. MLA Norm Macdonald stopped by for the celebration and to congratulate the councillors.

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years ago (2010): Valley residents Steve Williams, Glenn Pomeroy and Tony Helmer raised $10,000 for cancer research after riding their bikes over 200 kilometres throughout southeast Alberta.

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golf, dinner and prizes. Call 250-347- Rockies. Professional Bull Riding style Rodeo Event, directly opposite The 6266 to register.

Have • 8 a.m.: Heart of the Rockies Triathlon. Eddie Mountain Arena (Overlooking an event you’d Visit heartoftherockiestri.ca/info.html the Lake) in Downtown Invermere, with like listed? Email Mexican Poker, Rodeo Clowns, World for more details. it to: production@ Class Bull Riders; Live Music from • 9 -11 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast every invermerevalleyecho.

Kixxsin; Family Dance; Refreshments; Sunday at the Edgewater Legion. com Cowboy Dinner (additional cost); • 5 p.m.: Pioneer Dinner at the Royal and for the first time, a Mechanical Canadian Legion, Edgewater. BBQ Bull. Tickets will be available from: roast beef, salads, dessert and a Invermere Home Hardware; Tiffany’s WEDNESDAY JULY 8TH beverage. Adults $15, Seniors and Thredz; Brisco General Store and both Mountainside Markets at Fairmont and • Registration for the Radium Public Under 12 $14, under 6 free.

• 6 11 p.m.: Soiree en Blanc Radium. Students & Seniors $20; Adults Library Summer Reading Club will be held at the “Adventure Radium’ booth dining event featuring Invermere’s $30; Cowboy Supper $10 Supper. favorite restaurants. 19+ only event. • 5 - 8 p.m.: Invermere on the Lake Art at the Radium Park beginning July 7.

Tickets $25. For more details visit Walk from June 19th to September 11th THURSDAY JULY 9TH soireeenblanc.ca. every Friday. For more information

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• 12 p.m.: Senior’s Lunch at the MONDAY JULY 13TH Invermere Legion. $5 at the door. RSVP by calling 250-342-9281 ext 1227 or • RAWK the Rockies with Panorama Resort. Speed Control’s RAWK Camp emailing events@invermere.net is dedicated to furthering music • 5:30 - 8 p.m.: Groundswell Community education and bringing music back Greenhouse volunteer opportunity to to kids. For more information visit get your hands dirty and help out and panoramaresort.com/event-details/ learn about the various tasks related index.cfm?eID=290&occID=4550 to maintaining and progressing the Groundswell Permaculture Garden. • 9 a.m -12.: Lake Windermere Michelle Avis of Verge Permaculture Alliance Church is holding a will be leading this family friendly event. “Thailand Trek” Kids Camp, July 13 Runs Thursdays to the end of July. For - 17, for children ages 5 - 12. Cost is more information contact greenhouse@ $15.00 for each child for the entire week. Lots of fun, games, music, groundswell.ca or call 250-342-3337. crafts and more! More information • 7 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘em Tournament call 250-342-9535. Register at www. $35 buy in, every Thursday at Invermere lakewinderealliance.org.

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• 6:30 p.m.: Mondays in July and FRIDAY JULY 10TH August, drop-in Ultimate Frisbee • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: NAPA Grand Opening for adults/youth (15+) at Laird with BBQ, refreshments, treats for Elementary Field. Free of charge & kids and four legged friends, daily beginners welcome. No equipment required. Ultimate is a great workout draws and more. in a relaxed atmosphere with some • 5 - 8 p.m.: Invermere on the Lake friendly competition.

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TUESDAY, JULY 21ST • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Eagle Ranch Resort has live music on the patio every Tuesday. This week feature Dandelions.

THURSDAY, JULY 23RD

• 5:30 - 8 p.m.: Groundswell Community Greenhouse volunteer opportunity to get your hands dirty and help out and learn about the various tasks related to maintaining and progressing the Groundswell Permaculture Garden.

Michelle Avis of Verge Permaculture visit theartwalk.ca will be leading this family friendly SATURDAY JULY 18TH event. Runs Thursdays to the end of • Canada Cup Downhill mountain bike July. For more information contact race at Panorama Mountain Resort. greenhouse@groundswell.ca or call Visit panoramaresort.com for more 250-342-3337. details.

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• 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: The Permaculture Calgary Guild (PCG), along with Verge Permaculture and Groundswell Network Society, are inviting PCG members and/or Groundswell members and their guests for a tour of Groundswell’s worldfamous community school for applied sustainable living. $30+ a shrub. for more information contact greenhouse@groundswell.ca or call 250-342-3337.

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• 5 - 8 p.m.: Artym Gallery shows Min Ma exhibition till July 31.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Invermere on the Lake Art Walk from June 19th to September 11th every Friday. For more information visit theartwalk.ca

SATURDAY, JULY 25TH • Steamboat Mountain Music Festival in Edgewater.

• 7 - 11 p.m.: Westside Legacy Trail Fundraising Barn Dance at K2 RanchWestside Road. Contact Mark Halwa at 250-342-4001 for more information.

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• Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Headwaters Art • Wednesday: 10 a.m - 8 p.m.

• 6 p.m.: Summer Picnic at the • Thurs.– Saturday: 10 a.m - 5p.m.

• BC/Canada Cup downhill mountain Society show at Fairmont Lion’s Den.

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Invermere Legion. Turkey, Ham, bike race. Canada’s best downhill • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Valley Piecemakers Salads. Reservations recommended. bikers compete at Panorama for the 20th anniversary quilt show at Call 250-342-9517. provincial and national titles.

Windermere Valley Museum. Entry by SATURDAY JULY 11TH • 5:30 - 8 p.m.: Groundswell Community donation. Quilt enties from Hoodoo • Horseback archery tournament at Greenhouse volunteer opportunity to Quilters. For more information call Luxor Corrals. For more information get your hands dirty, help out and Joanne Broadfoot with Canterbury learn about the various tasks related Flowers at 250-342-0383. contact Doug at 250-347-9048. to maintaining and progressing the • 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: CV Food Bank • 8 a.m.: Young Hearts Triathlon at Groundswell Permaculture Garden. fundraiser BBQ at Invermere Home Kinsmen Beach. For more details visit Michelle Avis of Verge Permaculture Hardware. $5 for bratwurst and a heartoftherockiestri.ca/yht.html will be leading this family friendly • 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Invermere event. Runs Thursdays to the end of drink.

Library BIG book sale at Invermere July. For more information contact SUNDAY JULY 19TH Community Hall. greenhouse@groundswell.ca or call • 9 -11 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast every • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Invermere Farmer’s & 250-342-3337.

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Regional District of East Kootenay PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BYLAW 2562 Bylaw Amendment - Upper Columbia Valley Zoning The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Barry Brown-John to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the bylaw will amend the zoning designation of the subject property to accommodate a proposed subdivision creating approximately six parcels for rural residential use. The subject property is located off Toby Creek Road as shown on the attached map.

Bylaw No. 2562 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 301, 2015 (Toby Benches / Brown-John)” will amend the designation of Lot 188, District Lot 4596, Kootenay District, Plan 988 from A-2, Rural Residential (Country) Zone to SH-3, Small Holding Rural Zone.

A public hearing will be held at: Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce 651 Highway 93/95 Windermere, BC Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and the District of Invermere.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing.

All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw.

For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BYLAW 2600 Bylaw Amendment - Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by John and Marsha Robertson to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the bylaw will amend the zoning designation of the subject property to permit a proposed auxiliary dwelling unit accessory to a single family dwelling. The subject property is located at 3393 Crooked Tree Place as shown on the attached map.

Bylaw No. 2600 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 302, 2015 (Lyttle Lake / Robertson)” will amend the designation of Strata Lot 6, District Lot 4596, Kootenay District, Plan NES2344 from R-1, Single Family Residential Zone to R-1(C), Single family Residential – Auxiliary Dwelling Unit Zone.

A public hearing will be held at: Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce 651 Highway 93/95 Windermere, BC Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F and Electoral Area G. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing.

All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw.

For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BYLAW 2605 Bylaw Amendment - Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Lescanec Investments Ltd. to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the bylaw will amend the text of the C-1, Service Commercial Zone to permit a gasoline service station as a permitted use accessory to a retail food store on the subject property located at 1671 Highway 93/95 as shown on the attached map.

Bylaw No. 2605 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 304, 2015 (Windermere / Lescanec Investments Ltd.)” will amend section 7.22(2)(b) to add the following: (b) Gasoline service station is permitted on Parcel A (See 118435I), Lot 65, District Lot 8, Kootenay District, Plan 1080 except part included in Plan R289.

A public hearing will be held at: Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce 651 Highway 93/95 Windermere, BC Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and the District of Invermere.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing.

All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw.

For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.

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Part and Full-time Positions Available CANADIAN MILL Services Association (CMSA) is looking for a Lumber Inspector/Supervisor for the Prince George area.

Duties include visiting CMSA members for the purpose of inspecting lumber for proper grade, moisture content and grade stamping, reviewing kiln records, and providing Grader training. The idea candidate is a self-starter, works safely, is willing to learn, can work with minimal supervision, and possess a valid BC drivers licence. Ideal candidates will have a lumber grading ticket.

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that she will be closing her law practice on July 31, 2015. Clients should contact Sandy Cook at 250-342-6921 ext. 205 to discuss the transfer or storage of their open or closed fi les, original wills, power of attorney, valuable papers, funds in trust and corporate records as soon as possible.

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Notice of Application to the Comptroller of Water Rights Under the Water Utility Act and The Utilities Commission Act Notice is hereby given by Fairmont Hot Springs Utilities Ltd that an application has been made to the Comptroller of Water Rights for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the proposed construction and operation of a waterworks distribution system to serve residents in the area of Lots 1 to 57, District Lot 344, Kootenay District Plan 12396 Any person wishing further information in connection with this application should apply directly to: Fairmont Hot Springs Utilities Ltd. 5225 Fairmont Hot Springs Road, Fairmont Hot Springs, BC V0B 1L1 Any objections to this application are to be forwarded to Rick Couroux, Secretary to the Deputy Comptroller of Water Rights, Water Utility Act, PO Box 9340 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria BC V8W 9M1, or by email: rick.couroux@gov.bc.ca or by fax (250) 953-5124 to be received in this office on or before:

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The Village of Canal Flats is accepting proposals for the removal of the Canal Flats Curling Rink building at no cost to the Village of Canal Flats.

The Canal Flats Curling Rink is located in the Village of Canal Flats at 4925-1 Burns Avenue. The building was constructed in the late 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as a dedicated curling rink, comprising of two curling sheets and a concession area.

The entire building is approximately 32 feet x 200 feet and is wood framed with plywood panel siding over the original wood board cladding with a metal roof. The roof is comprised of 26 gauge metal. The ceiling height is about 14 feet high above the sand slab. Support posts are spaced are about 20 feet on centre the length of the rink.

Exterior walls are clad with unpainted plywood. The foundation is concrete and the Village of Canal Flats will remove the concrete and piping after the proponent has completed the removal of the building. The proponent can remove the piping for their retention.

Additional information including photos are available upon request.

The proponent will be required to provide a time line, a cash surety in the amount of $15,000 and illustrate how the materials are to be removed and stored on site during removal and what the condition of the site after demolition.

Proposals will be accepted up to 4:30 pm on July 31, 2015.

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Pilots float into Cranbrook BRIAN COOMBS Kootenay Advertiser

Cranbrook is going to get a special high-flying preview of the 2016 Canadian Rockies International Airshow this summer.

“It’s going to be a lot of fun,” said Darrell Garton, event organizer. “You definitely don’t see these kinds of planes every day.”

On July 21, Greg Colyer will be flying his vintage T33 jet over the city. The T33 was used extensively in the Korean War and residents will have the opportunity to see what made this aircraft a force to be reckoned with.

To keep momentum up, two WWII bombers will be on hand at the Canadian Rockies International Airport on July 27. Locals will be familiar with the B25 “Mitchell” bomber that thundered over the city last year. Joining the B25 this year is the truly awe-inspiring B17 “Flying Fortress” bomber.

On August 17, stars from the Discovery Channel TV series “Airshow” and their planes will be performing aerial stunts, including Stefan Trischuck and “Super Dave” Mathieson. Additionally, the executive producer of Airshow, Mark Miller, a

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former resident of Cranbrook, will be in attendance this August to film the flyover as part of the television series.

“Yellow Thunder” an aerobatic group that pilots WWII era Harvard aircraft—an airplane known for its maneuverability and training roles—will also be doing a flyby on the 17th, so keep your eyes on the skies on that day.

While this may seem like an airshow on its own, it is only a fundraising teaser in advance of the 2016 airshow. In an effort to raise those funds, sponsors have stepped up and donated some exciting raffle draw prizes including a first prize of two return flights to any WestJet destination; a second prize of one night accommodation and golf for two at St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino; a third prize of $750; a fourth prize of a gift basket valued at $60; and a fifth prize of a family pass to the 2016 Canadian Rockies International Airshow. People can pick up their raffle tickets, or find out information on volunteering by calling Bonnie at 250-4260840, Deanna at 250-417-9030 or Ryan at 250-581-0481.

So prepare for some thrilling sights in the skies this summer and don’t forget to buy a raffle ticket.

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The Early Bird Gets the Books

SUBMITTED BY LYNDA TUTTY AND FRIENDS OF INVERMERE LIBRARY Local book lovers have Saturday, July 11 circled on their calendars – the date of the eighth annual Big Book Sale at Invermere Community Hall. Thousands of gently used books are offered by the Friends of Invermere Library for suggested donations of between one and four dollars.

Veteran Big Book Sale patrons know they need to arrive early for the best selection. Many line up well before the doors open at 8:30 a.m. This year book lovers can enter the Early Bird Draw for a chance to win entry in to the Big Book Sale 30 minutes earlier that the general public. Ballots are available at the Llibrary – one ballot for a two-dollar donation, three ballots for a five-dollar donation, and ten ballots for $10 donation. The winner will be selected at 5 p.m. on July 9 and will

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Councillors themselves stated their frustrations with how much time they spent meeting directly with community members to correct misinformation that was spread elsewhere.

“The biggest thing for me in this process as a new councillor... was the ton of misinformation that was out there,” Coun- cil Karl Sterzer said. “I spent most of my conversations with constituents clearing up facts. Benny Boyz could have done a better job sharing the facts.”

A c c o rd i n g to Mr. Haworth, Benny Boyz made an effort to clarify details with an open house, which was attended by approximately 50 residents.

Despite the open house, Mr. Haworth said he and his team ultimately failed to get in front of the misinformation that was being spread.

“We will be assessing why our attempts to reach out to the community failed and we will be making greater efforts to bring this project to the community and to demonstrate how it will fit into the fabric of the community in a seamless manner,” Mr. Haworth’s letter read.

At the zoning application’s public hearing on June 1st, many community members presented concerns that an RV resort would have limited or no impact on the village’s economic and employment well-being. In the letter, Mr. Haworth wrote why that is untrue.

“Canal Flats is currently experiencing a period of economic uncertainty high-

receive a certificate to enter the Big Book Sale on Saturday, July 11 at 8 a.m.

The Friends of Invermere Library sort the donated books into dozens of categories. Readers can easily find books in sections such as history, cooking, mystery, romance, parenting, best sellers, travel or a favourite author. Others enjoy browsing through the sale to discover books they haven’t considered before.

For younger readers, there is a large selection of picture books, early readers, chapter books, and teen and young adult literature. A featured special book section has old and valuable books of particular interest to collectors individually priced.

The Big Book Sale is on Saturday, July 11 from 8:30am to 2:30pm at the Invermere Community Hall. All proceeds from the sale support Invermere Public Library programs.

lighted by the permanent shift closure at the Canfor mill, the closure of the community golf course and the issues surrounding the short fall of funds required to complete the water upgrade for Eagles Nest,” Mr. Haworth wrote. “We believe that the development of a well-designed and managed RV resort in Canal Flats could be a significant component of the village’s tourism-based marketing strategy and an economic driver for the community, including a multitude of spin-off jobs for construction, maintenance and other services directly and indirectly related to the project.”

During the meeting on June 22nd, Councillor Paul Marcil said the public negativity towards the project comes back, in large part, to money.

He said community members were misinformed about what an RV resort would do for them, but also that it is the job of Benny Boyz to convince the public that their project will be beneficial.

“We listened to all the gripes and never heard all the positives,” Mr. Marcil said. “Benny Boyz, you need to advertize better to show how an extra 3 0 0

people could support our small businesses.”

Though the process did not have an ideal ending for Benny Boyz, Mr. Haworth wrote he learned what needs to be done better in the future.

“We look forward to the opportunity to working with the Village of Canal Flats and its residents over the coming months to gain support for this project and to move it forward in a positive manner that will benefit the entire community,” Mr. Haworth concluded in his letter.

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