Columbia Valley Pioneer, February 14, 2019

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TO EVERYONE WHO MADE MOUNTAINFILM INVERMERE 2019 A SELL-OUT SUCCESS The new 214 seat Movie Theatre in the Columbia Valley Centre is incredible.

The audio and video quality are remarkable!

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By Breanne Massey Special to the Pioneer In an effort to break up the winter doldrums and frigid temperatures, dive into the lake for philanthropy.

The third annual Polar Plunge will be held at Kinsmen Beach at noon on Saturday, February 16th, thanks to the RAD Recreation Adaptive Society.

“My favourite part of this event is watching how RAD has been able to bring the community together,” said Tanelle Bolt, event spokesperson.

“Watching as more and more people learn about adaptive sports and technologies, as they ask questions, seeing every ability in the community coming out to participate.”

The RAD Recreation Adaptive Society was created by Ms. Bolt shortly after sustaining a life-changing injury that left her paralyzed. She found it extremely difficult to find resources in a rural community, and she elected to fundraise for others to help create opportunities for some to stay active with adaptive garb.

“There are few resources in B.C. that provide a selection of adaptive gear, and zero that will allow an in-

dividual to loan this equipment out to try independently,” she said about the journey to help others in the community.

At this year’s event, 100 per cent of the proceeds will be funnelled back into RAD Recreation Adaptive Society’s endeavours, according to Ms. Bolt.

“In the past two years combined we have seen over 120 people get freezin’ for a reason,” she wrote to the Pioneer. “We are looking for higher numbers this year as the event is in its third year.”

She said it is gaining traction as a community event and is starting to draw the tourists in with the event landing on the Saturday of the Family Day long weekend. She hopes it will be a destination event for people to attend year after year.

While the launch of the Polar Plunge raised $8,000, there was a drop to about $2,000 last winter.

Saying that, Ms. Bolt is targeting to raise $5,000 from this year’s event.

There is no cost to come check out the event this year, she added, stating that RAD wants everyone to come out and have a great time with their friends and family on the lake.

There will be hot dogs, beer, and Taynton Bay Spirits sold by dona-

tion, as well as swag available for sale.

“I’d like to promote the fact that RAD Society is not just for people who have suffered a spinal cord injury and are now confined to a wheelchair. RAD supports all people with mobility issues,” she said.

“The aging population, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons, stroke recovery, joint replacement, Cerebral Palsy (and) amputees are all individuals who need the use of adaptive equipment to access the outdoors. Spinal cord injuries and paralysis are a small segment of the population that RAD is focused on helping.”

For more information about the RAD Society, please visit: www.radsociety.ca

Tanelle’s Top 5 Tips for the Polar Plunge: 1. Bring a towel, or two.

2. Bring cash… eat, drink and be merry!

3. Bring your friends and family.

4. Ask your people to support RAD by pledging you in to plunge (pledge sheets online at radsociety.ca).

5. Bring extra warm clothes.

Annual General Meeting The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors invites all members to attend the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 from 6 pm - 8 pm.

All members are encouraged to attend so that you have your input into your Chamber and the decisions that are made to move our business community forward.

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VALLEY NEWS

Council again seeks public permission to purchase waterfront property

By Dauna Ditson reporter@columbiavalleypioneer.com District of Invermere (DOI) residents may have already voted in favour of spending $5 million to purchase the waterfront Lake Windermere Resort Lands in Athalmer, but they will get to weigh in again at least one more time before council will be allowed to close the deal on its top-priority project.

“It’s valuable property there. It’s the gateway to our community,” said Mayor Al Miller, adding that he’s keen to see the community “bring it into our fold.”

A question posed in the October 2018 municipal election, which received 66 per cent support, asked: “Would you support the District purchasing the ‘Lake Windermere Resort Lands’, located in Athalmer for an amount not to exceed $5,000,000?”

While residents voted in favour of the purchase, their ballots weren’t binding.

Chief administrative officer Chris Prosser said the DOI didn’t have time to prepare the paperwork required for a referendum so they went with a public-opinion poll instead to gauge community support.

Mayor Miller said the poll was “a 10th hour decision just to get a bit of an idea.”

But voter support has to come through a specific process in order to allow council to take on long-term debt, said finance director Karen Cote.

Typically that process is to hold a referendum, which would cost around $10,000, but there is another option that would be quicker, less costly and consume less staff time, Mr. Prosser said. That process includes holding open houses, mailing out a newsletter and giving the public 30 days to respond.

If fewer than 10 per cent of eligible voters send in a form to oppose the plan, council can proceed. But if 239 or more residents are against the land purchase, council will have to abandon the land deal or carry it forward for a referendum.

Councillor Gerry Taft said that even with the majority of residents endorsing the

plan in the public-opinion poll, 239 opponents “is a low threshold” and the issue might still require a referendum.

It’s such a low threshold that it was already exceeded in the public opinion poll, where 352 people voted against buying the land.

Regardless, council opted to proceed with the alternative approval process in a gamble that could save the community time and money.

“It’s the quickest way to move through and consider the deal at hand,” Mayor Miller said.

Lower voting age proposed Mr. Taft asked his council colleagues to consider whether they would support lowering the voting age to 16 and take the idea forward to the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Government and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.

Council will discuss the proposition at their meeting on Tuesday, February 26th.

Housing proposal Council considered advising Generation Homes that their application to rezone 606 10th Avenue to allow for a development of up to 32 units was too vague to bring forward for a public hearing.

“It’s not a terrible concept,” Mr. Taft said, but “they should probably get their crap together.”

That ‘crap’ includes plans for storm-water management, road and intersection improvements and more.

Council opted not to set a date for the public hearing to allow time for Generation Homes to make more information available for residents prior to the hearing if they chose to do so.

Prowling predator poaches pooch

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com A series of cougar kills and near-misses have prompted the local Conservation Office Service (COS) to alert the public to be extra vigilent.

The cold, snowy weather has sent cougar’s natural prey into the Valley bottom from higher up to forage for food. Wherever the prey goes, the predators will follow, explains conservation officer Greg Kruger.

“Typically we do see a bump in cougar activity in late winter,” Mr. Kruger says.

Since December there has been a string of cougar incidents throughout the Columbia Valley. Two goats were killed off Swansea Road in mid-December. The owner had a third goat and moved it to another location up in the Toby Benches.

In January, that goat plus another one were killed by a different cougar on the

Toby Benches. COS captured and euthanized that cougar, noting it had been in and out of other acreages and hobby farms.

“It had been fairly comfortable in and out of residential areas,” reports Mr. Kruger. He says once a cougar starts killing domestic animals or livestock, it becomes a learned behaviour. At that point, COS will often make the decision to destroy the cougar.

Over the past week, there have been several more run-ins between cougars and domestic prey. On Tuesday, February 5th, COS attended the scene of another cougar attack.

“A pet owner let this medium sized dog out the door to do its business and a cougar jumped the yard fence, grabbed it and took it up over the hill,” Mr. Kruger describes.

The dog was killed; COS tracked down and destroyed that cougar. Officers Continued on page 5 . . .

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• On Saturday, February 9th, officers with the Columbia Valley RCMP conducted traffic check stops in the Foresters Landing area near Radium Hot Springs to ensure snowmobilers were properly equipped for the backcountry.

Approximately 20 snowmobilers were checked and seven warnings were issued for various offences under the Off Road Vehicle Act.

Robbing the rink: thief steals rink boards from the Rockies

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com The Columbia Valley Rockies are feeling disappointed and discouraged after a theft from their woodlot last week.

The club holds an annual pond hockey tournament, using pressure-treated lumber to build three rinks on Lake Windermere. After the tournament, the club removes one rink and stores the wood on a trailer in the Rockies’ industrial park lot behind a locked gate. Some time last week, likely late on Tuesday, February 5th or early morning Wednesday, February 6th, someone cut the lock to the property and stole the trailer with the wood still on it. It appears the person then went down to Kinsmen Beach where he or she attempted to remove the boards on the other two rinks, but left before removing all the screws and loading up the boards.

The wood was bought just last year to allow the annual Rockies Pond Hockey tournament to continue.

“The weird thing about it is it wasn’t about the trailer as much as it is the wood; it had to be some-

one that knew the drill,” comments assistant coach Kris Ekelund, suggesting that it might be a local person who is the culprit as they were aware of where the trailer would be and the location of all the hockey rink boards.

The Rockies and RCMP are asking for anyone who may have security cameras outside their business or home to check for footage of a truck and trailer around the night of February 5th.

The stolen wood is valued around $2,000, plus the cost of the trailer that was kindly on loan to the Rockies.

Mr. Ekelund urges anyone who may know something to contact the RCMP. And, if the thief is reading this, to please consider at least returning the trailer if not the wood.

Cpl. Brent Ayers of the Columbia Valley RCMP says there is a bit of a “black market” for small backyard arenas. RCMP are continuing to investigate.

The annual pond hockey tournament is a highlight of the winter season for many players. This year, there were 18 teams at the tournament, many from

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. . . ‘Prowling’ from 3 are fairly confident this cougar had been in and out of the hamlet of Wilmer for the past two weeks and likely hunted several domestic cats in the area as well.

The latest report before the Pioneer went to press was Saturday, February 9th. A cougar attacked a dog while his owner was in the vicinity. A man was walking his dog during daylight on a rural acreage just south of Invermere. The cougar came down off the bank and attacked the dog, Mr. Kruger describes. The dog sustained significant injuries but, thanks to the man’s actions - “basically beating the cat off the dog” - the cougar backed off. Mr. Kruger confirms that dog should pull through from its injuries.

COS tracked the cougar – an old female in poor health – and destroyed it.

Typically, cougars focus on natural prey such as deer, bighorn sheep or smaller mammals such as rabbits.

“These cougars were either very young, still learning that hunting behaviour, or were older and in poor condiCougar safety tips Make yourself look as large as possible and keep the cougar in front of you at all times. Never run or turn your back on a cougar; sudden movement may provoke an attack. If a cougar shows interest or follows you, respond aggressively, maintain eye contact with the cougar, show your teeth and make loud noise. Arm yourself with rocks or sticks as weapons If a cougar attacks, fight back, convince the cougar you are a threat and not prey, use anything you can as a weapon. Focus your attack on the cougar’s face and eyes. Use rocks, sticks, bear spray or personal belongings as weapons. You are trying to convince the cougar that you are a threat, and are not prey.

Cougars seem to be attracted to children, pos-

tion,” the local conservation officer explains.

There are several other cougars that COS are keeping an eye on right now in case behaviour escalates. There has been cougar sightings just west of Invermere in the CastleRock and Pineridge communities. Another spate of activity was noted in Edgewater in the last couple weeks.

Lastly, there is monitoring underway in Canal Flats after two killings on the east side of Canal Flats and around Tilley Memorial Park.

“We went down a couple days ago and confirmed a radio-collared deer east of town as well as a bighorn sheep ram were killed within the last week and a half,” Mr. Kruger says.

COS urges people who see cougar activity to report it so officers can track cougar’s movements and target education initiatives as needed. He also encourages locals to read up on cougar safety and remember some basics such as travelling in larger groups, to make noise, and make yourself as large as possible if a cougar attack is imminent. He also suggests pet owners take extra precautions sibly because of their high-pitched voices, small size and erratic movements; these character traits may make it difficult for cougars to identify children as humans and not prey. Talk to your children and teach them what to do if they encounter a cougar.

Roaming pets are easy prey for cougars, keep them leashed or behind a fence. Bring your pet in at night. If the pet must be left out at night confine it to a kennel with a secure top. Don’t feed pets outside.

The pet food might attract young cougars or small animals such as squirrels or raccoons which cougars prey upon. Place domestic livestock in an enclosed shed or barn at night.

If you spot a cougar or cougar activity, phone the COS RAPP line: 1-877-952-7277.

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The Village of Radium Hot Springs is welcoming applications for municipal grants in aid to community groups for endeavors, events or programs for the 2019 budget year. Applicants should pick up a guide to assist them in preparing a complete application. The deadline for applications will be February 22nd, 2019. Guides may be obtained from the Village office, 4836 Radium Blvd. during office hours.

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF A CRACK SEALING PROGRAM The District of Invermere (“Owner”) invites quotations for the 2019 -2022 Supply and Delivery of a Crack Sealing Program.

Contract documents may be viewed at or obtained from the Municipal office at 914 8th Avenue Invermere, BC. Quotations shall be delivered no later than 2 pm local time, Friday, March 8th, 2019, clearly marked SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF A CRACK SEALING PROGRAM in a sealed envelope.

Quotations received after the stipulated time will be rejected and returned to the individuals unopened. Faxed or e-mailed quotations are not acceptable and will be rejected.

If mailed use the address provided below: District of Invermere 914 – 8th Avenue Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

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out of town. The tournament brings in quite a bit of money for the team (it is a huge fundraiser for the Rockies), and also brings a lot to the local economy with teams staying in hotels, eating out and more.

If you have any further information, please contact the Columbia Valley RCMP at 250-342-9292.

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

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The District of Invermere (“Owner”) invites quotations for the 2019 -2022 Supply and Delivery of Asphalt Patching.

The District of Invermere (“Owner”) invites quotations for the 2019 -2022 Supply and Delivery of road line painting.

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Contract documents may be viewed at or obtained from the Municipal office at 914 8th Avenue Invermere, BC.

Quotations shall be delivered no later than 2:00 pm local time, Friday, March 8th, 2019, clearly marked SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ASPHALT PATCHING in a sealed envelope.

Council Open Houses

Quotations shall be delivered no later than 2 pm local time, Friday, March 8th, 2019, clearly marked SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ROAD LINE PAINTING in a sealed envelope.

The tradition of a budget open house continues, however, with a new flair at the new Columbia Valley Centre on February 20th at 6 p.m.

Quotations received after the stipulated time will be rejected and returned to the individuals unopened. Faxed or e-mailed quotations are not acceptable and will be rejected.

Quotations received after the stipulated time will be rejected and returned to the individuals unopened. Faxed or e-mailed quotations are not acceptable and will be rejected.

If mailed use the address provided below: District of Invermere 914 – 8th Avenue Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 The Owner reserves the right not to award a contract at all, and the lowest quote or any quote will not necessarily be accepted.

For information please contact Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer at 250-342-9281.

If mailed use the address provided below: District of Invermere 914 – 8th Avenue Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Residents have the opportunity to have direct input into the budget and the future financial decisions for the District of Invermere. Take the time to inform yourself and take the time to provide your perspective to your elected council members. Please consider attending a budget open house session, or have a cup of coffee with council during our upcoming coffee sessions. If you need more motivation to attend just consider this; Your tax dollars are buying that coffee, so come drink it and learn more.

Coffee with Council This has been a successful event each year and Council felt they heard some great comments, so they are going to continue this into 2019.

Please join Council for an informal conversation on budget at: • The Invermere Bakery on February 20th at 9 a.m.

• The Bistro on February 20th at 10 a.m.

• The Circle Café on February 20th at 11 a.m.

The Owner reserves the right not to award a contract at all, and the lowest quote or any quote will not necessarily be accepted.

Survey

For information please contact Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer at 250-342-9281.

The annual survey is available to fill online through our website www.invermere.net. Please take the time and have your opinion heard!

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Hockey rink theft steals from community

Historical Lens

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com In the barrel of lowdown acts of thievery, someone scraped the bottom to steal from the Columbia Valley Rockies last week (see story page 4). It was obviously someone who had knowledge about the pond hockey tournament and the routine the club takes after the tournament is over.

The club installs three rinks each year in preparation for the annual tournament. After it is over, they remove one of the rinks but kindly leave two up to allow for other tournaments, drop-in shinny games, and for local kids to lace up skates and practice on perhaps one of the most stunning rink settings in the world.

But some lowlife decided to wait until one of the rinks was conveniently disassembled, breaking into the Rockies woodlot compound and swiping the trailer with the wood still on it. The value of the treated lumber stolen was about $2,000, as well as the cost of the trailer which was on loan to the club from a generous local. It appears the cheapskate then went to Kinsmen Beach where he or she began to take apart the other two rinks. Thankfully, it appears something spooked the thief off before they could finish the task at the beach.

Rockies president Brett Holt popped down to the beach to check on the rink and discovered some of the boards laying down. Thinking they had been kicked down, they made the decision to remove the rinks and went to the Rockies woodlot to pick up the trailer. That’s when they discovered that it had been stolen and realized someone had been trying to take the wood from the other rinks as well.

Rockies volunteers work tirelessly to keep Junior B hockey in our community. They spend hours at the rink, they sell tickets, they organize events such as the pond hockey tournament, and do a thousand other things big and small to make sure we can have an entertaining, positive sporting event in this community. The Columbia Valley Rockies add character to the community, bring unity under a shared banner, give families clean, affordable entertainment, and encourage our local kids to stay healthy and train hard to be like their Rockies heros. The Rockies players volunteer at many local events such as Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy’s Reach a Reader Day, or at the Windermere Elementary School PAC carnival fundraiser. They model good fitness and behaviour, and they play with heart for the hometown crowd week in and week out.

For someone to steal from this endeavour is not only discouraging to the club and the altruistic people that run it, it is a theft from our community at large too.

If you have any information, please contact the Columbia Valley RCMP at 250-342-9292.

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Financial incentive needed for FireSafe measures Dear Editor: Recently, many residents of CastleRock Estates undertook a letter-writing campaign to the Honourable Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, to help us protect our community from wildland-urban interface fires. The letters were copied to Doug Clovechok, MLA Columbia River – Revelstoke.

We are urging other residents of the Columbia Valley to participate in our campaign and send their letters to the Minister and cc MLA Clovechok before the end of February, when the budget is reviewed in the BC Legislative Assembly. Why? Because there is no financial assistance from any level of government to assist homeowners, private land owners, and developers to reduce wildfire risks. In the past, the District of Invermere has been very proactive completing fuel management treatment projects on public property owned and managed by the District. However, there remains ‘extreme’ hazard ratings throughout Invermere and the Columbia Valley, such as Wilder, Timber Ridge, CastleRock Estates and Pine Ridge.

We are asking the Ministry and the Province of B.C. to help mitigate risks from wildland-urban interface fires in the Columbia Valley as we all face the same challenge of how to fund the reduction of wildland fire hazards on private lands adjoining local government boundaries. The lessons learned from Kelowna, Slave Lake, and Fort McMurray, all show that with adoption of FireSmart principles and methods, the loss of property and social damages to affected communities can be reduced if not totally prevented. We are aware that in the last two years, the Province of B.C. has spent more than $1 billion fighting wildfires. Our tax dollars are more wisely spent preventing fires than fighting them.

Protecting our communities from wildfire is a shared responsibility. Please write to Minister Donaldson and request his Ministry take the necessary steps to improve access to provincially-funded programs. Ask Minister Donaldson to protect communities by providing funding for fuel reduction treatment on private lands adjoining municipalities.

Kathleen O’Neill and Ben Mitchell-Banks CastleRock Estates (Invermere)

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February 14, 2019

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Patient wall erected between provincial borders Dear Editor: This is an open letter to Prime Minister Trudeau and all levels of government in B.C. and Alberta who can facilitate medical access to care.

Dear Prime Minister Trudeau, I wish to bring to your attention the building of a “wall” that surely trumps that planned by President Trump. This is not a solid wall but effective, none the less, in preventing the movement of persons across our provincial boundary between B.C. and Alberta. To make matters more dire, these are sick people who are being denied access to medical care. I have been under the impression that the Canada Health Act should not let this happen.

Let me enlighten you on the progressively derisive divide that is occurring.

I am a rural Family Physician who has lived and worked in Invermere, B.C., situated on the border of B.C. and Alberta. Tonight, covering the emergency department at our local hospital, I spent two hours on the phone trying to transfer a sick patient to Calgary for surgery.

I spoke with the dispatcher for transport, the transport physician, the transport RN, two specialists and the dispatcher for RAAPID South, Calgary’s medical coordination centre. Despite this effort, the patient’s transfer was denied. They remain in the Invermere Hospital waiting for resolution of this impasse with the very real risk of further deterioration in their health. I am exhausted and frustrated.

Historically, patients have been treated across this border, regardless of their provincial health care card. I know as I have been doing this job for 30 years.

In the last few years the wall has slowly emerged. We are advised we must try to transfer our patients to a centre in B.C. that can provide whatever medical service is needed. The problem is that that centre is Kelowna which is twice as far as Calgary and difficult to get to for most families. Patients must wait for a plane to transfer them to Kelowna. The ambulance trip would be six hours and is too long to undertake. The wait and air transfer take hours. Calgary will only agree to accept patients that are critically ill. Their criteria is so strict that one of my patients was downgraded from critical when she had a heart attack and her initial condition was stabilized with “clot buster” type medication. This meant waiting for a transfer to Kelowna during which time the clot reformed and she had a cardiac arrest.

Thank God the staff at our little rural hospital were able to resuscitate her.

Patients forced to be transferred to Kelowna are not brought back to Invermere. My lady with her heart attack and

any patient who can walk are discharged to the street in Kelowna to somehow make their own way home. This is with no bus service, a six hour drive over 2 mountain passes, if family or friends can come to pick them up, or a commercial flight to Cranbrook which is still 1 1/2 hours drive south of Invermere.

And it is not just Invermere with this problem. Cranbrook is an intermediate size centre south of us with some specialists. When one of my paediatric patients developed Appendicitis he was to have surgery in Cranbrook. Unfortunately his appendix ruptured. Instead of a transfer to Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary, about four hours away, he was transferred to Vancouver. This was in the winter and the family was forced to drive all the way to Vancouver to be with him and bring him home: over a 10 hour drive one way.

Invermere actually has a very busy rural emergency. Being only 3 hours from Calgary our population swells to over double in the summer with visiting Calgarians, many with second homes. On a typical day in ER at least half the patients will be Albertans. We treat them all equally. In fact, I think one would find that Albertans enjoy visiting communities all across B.C. and account for a much larger number of medical visits to B.C. hospitals than border town British Columbians make visiting Alberta hospitals. Despite this, Calgary medical bureaucrats have declared that no B.C. patient will be able to have surgery in Calgary after December 31st, 2018.

If Albertans do get sick or injured in Invermere, it is no more easy to repatriate them for care to Calgary. I often am told to transfer Calgarians to Cranbrook for treatment by the Calgary dispatch system. This generally comes as quite a surprise to these unfortunate pawns in a politicized medical system.

Invermere lost 4 of 11 doctors last year. We are exhausted trying to manage transfers against such adversity. We are still down two physicians and struggling to find replacements. Despite our rural isolation, we are still faced with all conceivable medical conditions and injuries presenting for care. There are no specialists in rural hospitals and patients must be transferred who need specialist care. I believe they should have access, as Canadians, to the closest place providing the care they need. In a large proportion of cases for us in Invermere, that place is Calgary.

Please take down the “wall” and allow us that access. It is clearly in our best interest medically.

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By Dauna Ditson reporter@columbiavalleypioneer.com Dress in your best disguise and prepare to be amazed at Masked, a 19+ whimsical circus Mountain Of Hope is ring-leading that will include fire eating and fundraising for your Valley neighbours who are in need.

Guests can adorn their faces with anything from traditional Mardi Gras masks to fire department headgear, clown makeup or the craziest face-painting they can dream up, said organizer Richard Matthews, who plans to attend in a Viking-themed disguise.

As guests mingle, enjoy appetizers and check out the silent and live auction items at the Cliffhanger Restaurant at Greywolf Golf Course on Saturday, February 23rd, they will be treated to striking pop-up shows throughout the evening.

“You’ll look over and all of a sudden there’s a stilt walker and then . . . you’ll look out 20 minutes later and they’ll be fire throwing, fire eating on the deck and then all of a sudden silks will come down from the ceiling and there will be silk acrobatics,” Mr. Matthews said.

It will be as if guests are part of the show themselves, he said, because they’ll be spectacularly costumed and the show will happen all around them, immersing them in the experience.

“It’s obviously going to be something new, interesting and a different energy that’s ever been done in town,”

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Mr. Matthews said, adding that since there are so many community fundraisers Mountain Of Hope is shifting away from hosting galas and toward throwing unforgettable parties.

Don’t have a mask? No problem. Mountain Of Hope will have masks for sale at the door, and Fire Vixen Tattoos is donating proceeds from those who book appointments for custom face-painting.

Just like the guests who will be unrecognizable with their faces obscured, the people Mountain Of Hope supports are also “100 per cent anonymous,” Mr. Matthews said.

“A lot of people ask us ‘well who are the people that you help?’” He doesn’t give anything away. All he will tell them is: “whether they’re friends or family, they’re all around you and they’re all a part of the community.”

They may be single mothers who need help to buy groceries. They may be residents fighting cancer. They may be families that can’t afford hearing aids for their children. But whoever those masked folks are, he said, every cent raised goes directly to support “people in our community that are in a time of desperation and need.”

Tickets for Masked are $50 and are available online at mountainofhopesociety.ca. To ensure everyone has a safe ride home, especially guests with masks that block their eyes, transportation is available between Invermere and Panorama.

‘How to’ festival at Invermere library

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The Invermere Public Library wants to help patrons learn about everything, even things that have nothing to do with books.

They will be holding a How To Festival on Saturday, February 23rd from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to give those of all ages the chance to pick up a new skill – or 20 – and stretch their brains.

“It is an opportunity for the community to come together and learn new skills,” said library director Nicole Pawlak. “It’s such a fun way to use your brain for the day, and then you can go home and feel really confident.”

Each new skill is meant to be taught in less than 10 minutes, so participants will be able to flit from booth to booth and collect a whole bunch of knowledge in a single afternoon.

“I also hope that it demonstrates how there are opportunities to learn new things all around us and that

learning something new doesn’t have to take very long,” she said.

Some booths will cater to children and some to grownups, while others will appeal to anyone regardless of their age.

“I don’t think a six year old will be going to the how to iron a dress shirt station, but they’ll probably really love the golf-putting station and the slime-making station,” Ms. Pawlak said.

Fifteen booths are already confirmed with more in the works. The Columbia Valley Makerspace Society will be teaching people how to code, while BlackStar Studios will share how individuals can contribute to community art by making banners.

Anyone who has a special skill is invited to reach out to the library to share their talents at the festival.

“We’d love to have somebody do How To Sew On A Button, for instance, or How To Write A Thank-You Note,” she said. “We’re just really open to tons of ideas.”

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February 14, 2019

When your yoga mat is a chair

By Dauna Ditson reporter@columbiavalleypioneer.com There are no yoga mats in Alison Brown’s class, where only a single pair of bare feet – hers – can be seen. The rest of the toes in the room are cosy inside socks, slippers or moccasins as her yogis take their seats in a semi-circle of chairs.

This isn’t a heavy-duty fitness class, she said, and that’s by design.

“A yoga class can be effective without being difficult,” she said. “People can work hard on their bikes or running or whatever they want to do and then... come to a class where they can stretch.”

Over at the Invermere Seniors Hall on Wednesday mornings, Ms. Brown’s classes are less about sweatiness and more about a gentle stretching that is accessible for any body.

Many of her students used to take the classes she offers at Valley Fitness Centre but gradually stopped attending as they aged. Ms. Brown suspects that may be because they found the stairs at the centre increasingly challenging or because the traditional yoga poses became too much of a stretch.

“Being seated on a chair makes the idea of practicing yoga much less intimidating,” Ms. Brown said.

“The chair gives them a lot of confidence to do the movement and they know that it’s not going to be anything that they can’t do... The intention is that they’re not getting down and up and off the floor because that’s not comfortable for some of them.”

Ms. Brown hopes to help her seated yogis keep their range of motion, increase their balance to reduce the risk of falls, decrease their stress, develop strength, improve

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Anne Keely had never been to a yoga class before Ms. Brown started teaching at the Seniors Hall in the fall. She tried it out “to get strength, coordination and balance” and is already enjoying the results.

“A lot of these women give a lot already to the community and it’s nice to give them something,” Ms. Brown said. “I like looking at these people who are 10 or 15 or 20 years ahead of me and think that’s how I would like to be. They’re social, they’re active and they’re participating still.”

Ms. Brown’s class is offered on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Seniors Hall, located at 1309 14 Street, Invermere. The drop-in fee is $2.

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Thursday, February 14th • 10:30 a.m.: Stretch and Move Classes for Seniors with instructor Jenette St. Jean at Invermere Seniors Hall.

Cost $2, every Thursday.

• Noon: Senior’s Lunch at the Invermere Legion. Enjoy soup, a sandwich and some great conversation. Laurie Klassen from the Columbia Valley Community Foundation will be presenting the most recent Vital Signs report. Also, members of the DOI council will be on hand to talk with residents about the upcoming budget. Contact Cortney Pitts at 250 342 9281 ext 1232 to reserve.

• 1:30 p.m.: Seniors Carpet Bowling at Radium Hot Springs Centre every Thursday.

• 2 p.m.: Seniors Tea at the Invermere Library the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Tea and a light snack is provided over friendly conversation. If you would like to attend but do not have transportation, please contact the library at 250-342-6416.

• 6 - 8 p.m.: Free English Conversation class for newcomers to Canada at downtown CBAL office every Thursday. Email windermerevalleysettlement@cbal.org or call 250-341-7188 for info.

• 6:30 p.m.: Texas Hold Em’ Tournament at the Invermere Legion every Thursday. $35 buy in.

• 8 p.m.: The Great Hall at Panorama Mountain Resort hosts The Reklaws. Bring your dancing shoes!

Sunday, February 17th • The T Bar & Grill hosts Elk Run + Riot, a high energy folk rock band. $10 cover.

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Sunday Toast and Jam - an all ages, free music jam at The Base Camp Coffee Shop in Canal Flats every Sunday.

• 12 p.m.: Cribbage at the Edgewater Legion every Sunday. Doors open 12 p.m., games start at 1 p.m.

• 1:30 p.m.: Seniors Carpet Bowling at Radium Hot Springs Centre every Sunday.

Sunday, February 17th • NO INDOOR WALKING TODAY at the Columbia Valley Centre because of the BC Family Day holiday.

Tuesday, February 19th • 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.: Needles & Hooks for people who love to knit, crochet, and do needle work at the Invermere Library. Connect with other makers, share tips and each other’s company.

• 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Options for Sexual Health drop in clinic in the Public Health Unit the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Call 250-342-2360 for information.

• 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Lodge No. 38 Freemasons meeting the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1301 7th Ave. in Invermere. (except July & August).

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Saturday, February 16th • Panorama Mountain Resort hosts the Syndicate Rockstar Rail Jam series. $10 entry. Helmets mandatory. $10 entry fee.

• 3rd Annual RAD Polar Plunge. Jump into frozen Lake Windermere to help raise money for the RAD Society which provides adaptive recreation equipment.

• 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.: Family LEGO Club at the Invermere Library, every Saturday morning. DUPLO free play will also be out for the younger builders.

• 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.: STEAM children’s program at the Radium Public Library. Ages 3-9 years old. The 3rd Saturday of the month. Must pre-register at 250-3472434.

Friday, February 22nd • Are you a temporary foreign worker, permanent resident or naturalized Canadian citizen and want to improve your English? CBAL is offering FREE ESL classes each Friday 6-8 p.m. (beginner/intermediate) at the CBAL office in downtown Invernmere. Call or text 250-341-7188 or email windermerevalleysettlement@ cbal.org to register.

• 12 p.m.: Soup, bun, dessert and beverage for $7 hosted by the Edgewater Seniors at the Edgewater Legion. Last Friday of the month, October to May.

Saturday, February 23rd • 1 - 4 p.m.: Heal Yourself, Heal Your Family Interactive Workshop. Shasta Wellness Studio. Learn energy techniques, life hacks, Biohacks, Tame the Busy Brain. $60/$50 if paid by Feb. 14. To register or more info, email Suzanna at healingbeyond7@gmail.com or text 250-270-0240.

Tuesday, February 26th • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Coffee Break at Women’s Resource Centre in Invermere. Free muffins, coffee and tea. The last Tuesday of every month.

Friday, March 1st • 7 - 10 p.m.: Fresh Fridays Open Mic at Pynelogs.

Showcasing young talent from the Valley. All ages, licensed bar. First Friday of every month Oct. to June.

Invermere Thrift Store Hours • Closed February 3rd to 17th for renovations with Grand Re-opening Thursday, February 21st.

Friday, February 15th • Invermere Caregiver’s Support Group monthly meeting on the 3rd Friday of each month. Contact facilitator Leanne Brooks at 250-341-5683 for more information.

• 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.: Intergenerational Program between Seniors and Kindergarten children, every Friday at Invermere Seniors Hall. Seniors interested in assisting please call Madelene at 604-798-3061.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: The 36th annual Starlight Challenge snowboard and ski races are being held at the Fairmont Hot Springs ski hill. Great prizes, awesome food and drink specials. Team of 4 or ride solo.

• 7 p.m.: Live music at the Edgewater Legion with Hamburgers on Wonderbread. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Music at 8 p.m. Door prizes and snack menu available.

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• 2 p.m.: Genealogy Group meets at Columbia Gardens Coffee Room the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

• 6 p.m. - the District of Invermere council hosts a budget open house in the council chambers.

• 6 p.m.: Writers Meetup at The Mountain Hub. $5 drop in. Participants are asked to bring writing samples from 500 to 1,500 words for a gentle critique.

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• Friday and Saturday: 12 - 4 p.m.

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• Are you a temporary foreign worker, permanent resident or naturalized Canadian citizen and want to improve your English? CBAL is offering FREE ESL classes each Wednesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. (beginner) at the CBAL office in downtown Invernmere. Call or text 250-341-7188 or email windermerevalleysettlement@ cbal.org to register.

• 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Join us at the Columbia Valley Centre during the Indoor Walking time (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.) to learn 20 minutes of stretching exercises that you can add to your daily walking routine. Patti Acheson will be here to lead walkers through the moves. This is a drop-in, FREE program hosted by the Invermere Library.

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February 14, 2019

Bentall brings Americana to ULLR this weekend

By Breanne Massey Special to the Pioneer

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The sound of rock and Americana will come to life with Dustin Bentall at Ullr Bar this weekend as part of Pynelogs’ Love it Live 2019 concert series.

Opening act Wild Honey, is a Cranbrook-based group of women, opens for Mr. Bentall, starting at 6 p.m. before he takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 24th.

“I’ve played Cranbrook a number of times but this will be my first time playing Invermere,” Mr. Bentall told the Pioneer via e-mail.

“My favourite thing about playing in the Columbia Valley is that I get to see my sisters because they live in the Fort Steele area and I only get out there once or twice a year. Of course it also happens to be one of the most beautiful areas in the world so there’s that too, especially now that I moved from B.C. to the big dirty city of Toronto, it will be a real treat to get out in the mountains!”

Although he’s eager to visit the Valley, Mr. Bentall did not give away any secrets about the performance, indicating guests would be required to attend to learn more about the performance.

When asked which musicians have influenced his roots, Mr. Bentall replied: “Three biggest influences for me musically would be Tom Petty, John Prine and my dad (musician Barney Bentall).”

He cited Mr. Prine for his ability to simply and poignantly write stories about everyday characters with depth and relatability.

While Mr. Petty ranked high on his list as Number 1 because of his admiration for songwriting that tells stories.

“The sounds, stories and the angle which he approached his songwriting I just connect with so perfectly,” he explained. “I spent two weeks one summer working in the bush with a friend when we were teenagers. All we had was a pickup truck with a tape deck, chainsaws and one cassette. It was ‘Full Moon Fever’ and we just played it over and over and over.”

After 15 years as a performer, Mr. Bentall indicated his biggest drive to continue to play music was the way he could touch other peoples’ lives.

“There’s an energy that comes back from a crowd that is immeasurable and on the good nights it can really fuel you up for a long time,” he said.

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Dustin Bentall is bringing Love it Live to ULLR next Sunday, February 24th.

Photo by Stasia Garraway “I love the travel too, and the network of musicians and songwriters across the country who you get to see in random places. It can get to be a bit much at times of course when you’re on the road for too long but there is an energy you get from performing that you can’t get anywhere else.”

Mr. Bentall plans to release five new songs on an album entitled, “High In The Satellite,” which will be released on March 5th.

And the Valley couldn’t be happier to sponsor a Toronto-based musician as part of their ongoing series in support of live music.

“Columbia Valley Arts is thrilled to partner with Ullr Bar who will host this event,” wrote Jami Scheffer, Pynelogs executive director, via email to the Pioneer.

“The new owners of Ullr were keen to work together to bring Mr. Bentall to a larger venue. Doors open at 4 p.m., the kitchen will be open with a full menu, Wild Honey is on the main stage at 6 p.m. and Dustin pulls the evening together at 7:30 p.m.”

To buy $25 tickets in advance, please visit: https:// www.columbiavalleyarts.com/CVARTS/event/dustinbentall-love-it-live-music-series/.

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By Dauna Ditson reporter@columbiavalleypioneer.com Fresh off a six-month contract at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, Samantha Gernhart is looking at growing her company Clarity Marketing & Design in the area from Fairmont to Radium.

Over at the resort, Ms. Gernhart worked with email marketing, website management, social media and booking ads. She said that contract stands as an example of how businesses can come to her and “hand things over” for her to manage on their behalf.

“I provide businesses and non-profit organizations with marketing, web and graphic design needs, and so that could be anything from a marketing plan, creating a budget, social media, helping them out with events, put on fundraisers and then helping create them a website, redesign the website or an online store and also teaching them how to use their own website,” she said.

Ms. Gernhart said the teaching component is what separates her business from other marketing companies.

“I also will train them or teach them or give them lessons or sit down with them and help them with the website rather than trying to take them on as a client,” she said. “I am always more than open to share my knowledge.”

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Cup full of fun at Coffee Fest

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com The weekend of March 1st-3rd will be steeped in fun as the annual Invermere Coffee and Tea Fest returns.

Grind any other weekend plans to a halt and drink in the activities planned for the weekend, including a coffee and tea expo, an art competition, workshops and coffee and tea-inspired edible offerings.

“This event is fun for both locals and visitors. It is so nice to have an event that attracts visitors to our area in what is typically the off season here,” remarks Cortney Pitts, Invermere events coordinator.

Workshops On the menu is more than a dozen workshops lead by industry experts, including a look behind the doors of Kicking Horse Coffee. The full facility tour features the roasting and packaging facility, and the opportunity to learn about sustainable coffee production from a fair trade and organic approach.

Many workshops and events have included local product collaboration, both this year and in years past. At the inaugeral Coffee Fest, Arrowhead Brewery collaborated with Kicking Horse Coffee to create the ‘Kick Ass Coffee Ale’, a coffee beer still going strong today. Just last year, Taynton Bay Spirits collaborated with Calgary’s Naked Leaf Tea and created what is now award-winning spirits with their Match and Strawberry herbal infused spirits.

“The Columbia Valley has so many amazing products that are produced here and the Invermere Coffee & Tea Fest helps to showcase these products and create new ones,” exclaims Ms. Pitts.

Copper Point Golf is hosting a threecourse coffee and tea inspired dinner in collaboration with Stoke Juice (the new owners of Circle Cafe), using their cold pressed juice and nut mylk creations, while Taynton Bay Spirits and The Naked Leaf are teaming up to offer samples of six different cocktails either infused with tea or the beverage mixed right in. The Naked Leaf is also presenting a workshop on the beauty of black teas. Other workshops will be posted as they are confirmed. For full listing and workshop details, visit www.invermerecoffeefest.com. You must pre-register for workshops online, and all have limited space so register early.

Expo The Invermere Coffee and Tea Fest includes a one-day expo at the Columbia

Valley Centre from 10-4 p.m. Saturday, March 2nd.

“In years past the Coffee Fest Expo was held at Copper Point Resort, which was a great location for this event,” says Ms. Pitts. “But with a growing event, a larger space was needed! Last year I moved it to our new community facility, the Columbia Valley Centre . . . It opened it up to the community and it showed that this is not a private event but instead it is open for everyone to come and enjoy.”

It’s free to enter, there will be plenty of samples available, and the floor will be packed with specialty coffee roasters, fine tea purveyors, product wholesalers and others that will help you bring your coffee and tea experience to the next level. Live music by the Smarties will enhance the atmosphere.

There will be a ‘Best Brew’ competition, as well as some small vendor demos.

Upstairs at the CVC, the Invermere Public Library will have a themed craft set up in the mezzanine for families to take part in during the afternoon.

Do you want to run a workshop or be featured in the expo? Contact Cortney Pitts at events@invermere.net or call 250342-9281 ext. 1232.

Art of Coffee art competition Artists and lovers of a good brew are invited to participate in the second annual Coffee and Tea Fest Art Competition.

It is free to enter and open to anyone and everyone interested in participating. Submit an original, signed piece of artwork that represents the theme of coffee or tea.

The work can be any form, with no restriction on media used.

Ms. Pitts says last year’s inaugural competition saw 17 entries, all with a different take on the art of coffee.

“I was really impressed,” she comments, adding she did not know what to expect and was surprised with the variety of entries. One entry was even painted with the use of coffee.

Works will be showcased at the expo Saturday, March 2nd from 10-4 p.m.

Expo attendees can vote on their favourite piece of coffee art, with the winner taking home a $50 gift certificate to Kicking Horse Coffee.

Entries are due February 27th, and must include a small description of the art piece with the media used. Drop off entries at the District of Invermere Municipal Office between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, located at 914 8 Ave, Invermere.

For more information about this year’s Coffee and Tea Fest, visit www.invermerecoffeefest.com/.

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Cooking with love From Scratch

By Lara McCormack

“There is no love sincerer than the love of food” George Bernard Shaw Nine years ago while having a really bad day as a cookery school student in Ireland, I learned my biggest lesson in the kitchen. I was missing my family and had a situation going down at my place of work that I was trying to manage from a distance. I felt tired questioning myself on travelling to this world-renowned school as I was full of doubt and felt so much guilt for leaving my family for this study.

Every student was assigned additional recipes to help feed 68 students throughout the day. It was my day to make bread for lunch. I followed the recipe to a ‘T’ using top quality ingredients. I muddled my situation in my head as I kneaded the dough, formed the loaf and placed it in the oven that was at the perfect temperature. I went about completing my other recipes for the morning schedule and returned to find my bread looking beautiful, that is until I cut into it. To my dismay it was tough, crumbly, under-cooked in spots. I must admit with the day I was having, it brought me to tears. One of my teachers saw me having a meltdown, sat me down and asked me what was going on. I told her how I followed the bread recipe and it was a disaster.

She then asked me what was going on in my head as I appeared less than focused.

Then the tears really flowed as I poured my problems on her. After listening and offering a shoulder, she told me to freshen up and meet her back in the kitchen.

When I met her, I was once again greeted with the bread recipe in front of me. She told me to think of how much my family loves me, is proud of me for being where I am. She told me to focus on a solution to my work problems and know that it will be OK. More importantly, she told me to note how much I love making the bread that was in front of me. As I went about kneading thinking positively, I dusted off my problems and I sunk myself into the true feeling of loving that moment I was in. Yes, that loaf of bread turned out perfect and was the best loaf I ever made.

Later my teacher sat with me as we dived into this fabulous loaf of bread and discussed how important it is to remember that how we feel is reflected into all things we make.

I love it when my family comments on a meal I made as I make it thinking about all the good things I wish for them, pour my gratefulness into it for having them in my life. Valentine’s Day is a perfect day to try a new recipe with your loved ones in mind. Whether it’s a meal for a spouse, parents, friends or children, take a moment to pour your love for them into the recipe. When you dine out, you can truly tell when a chef has a passion for cooking by the quality of your meal. Keep this in mind in all you do in the kitchen and re-

member, love is full of wonderful flavour!

The following recipe is to give your Valentine’s Day a touch of sweetness and is an indulgence to be shared! Buy the best ingredients you can afford and use organic where you can.

CHOCOLATE PAVLOVA WITH SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE Serves 6–8 Ingredients: 4 egg whites 225g (8oz) caster sugar 1½ tbsp cocoa powder 1 tsp corn flour 1 tsp balsamic vinegar 75g (2½oz) your favorite dark chocolate (55–62% cocoa solids), chopped, or chocolate drops, plus extra for grating 350ml (12fl oz) fresh double cream 3–4 bananas, to taste For the salted caramel sauce: 225g (8oz) caster or granulated sugar 100g (3½oz) butter 175ml (6fl oz) fresh double cream salt baking sheet METHOD: Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F).

Line the baking sheet with baking parchment. Put the egg whites in a clean, greasefree bowl and whisk with an electric beater until they form soft peaks, or use a food processor. Start adding the sugar while still whisking, 1 tablespoon at a time, until all the sugar is added and the mixture is thick, white and glossy.

Sift in the cocoa and the corn flour.

Drizzle in the vinegar and scatter the chocolate over the top, then fold them all together lightly but thoroughly.

Turn out the meringue mixture on to the prepared baking sheet and use the back of a tablespoon to push the mixture into a circle about 20cm (8in) in diameter with a dip in the center. The mixture will spread out a bit while baking, so make it thicker than you want it to be. Cook in the oven for 50 minutes, then turn off the oven and leave the pavlova to cool inside the oven.

To make the caramel sauce, put the sugar, butter and 75ml (2¼fl oz) water in a saucepan over a medium heat and stir while it heats up to dissolve the sugar and melt the butter.

Once the sugar has dissolved, turn the heat up to high and cook for 10 minutes until it turns a toffee colour. Do not stir the pan, although you might need to swirl it occasionally if you see it turning golden on one side of the pan before the other.

Once the syrup is a rich golden toffee colour, stir in the cream and a good pinch of salt, then put the pan back over the heat for 2 minutes to dissolve the salt. Transfer to a jug. (It will store in the fridge for up to 3 months.)

When ready to serve, put the cream in a bowl and whip until soft peaks appear.

Put the pavlova on a plate and top with the whipped cream. Slice the bananas at an

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Valley Valentines

Sasha Jordan Taylor: The love of my life

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Perry and Elke (see story below)

Some memorable, messy, and funny romantic moments and memories from members of the Columbia Valley Compiled by Katie Watt intern@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Ray Vowels

Amber Shingleton: My little love bugs. Forever and always

Ian Meadows: My two Valentines

Debra Fisher: My hubby of 43 years as together we have created our dream family and life

“It was a Tinder date. I met up with him and he seemed really nice, but everytime I said something he would just laugh uncontrollably. Also, he must have been nervous because he had a paper plate that he was subconsciously ripping and playing with the whole time. By the end the plate looked like a slinky. At the end, I asked if he wanted to go out again (I don’t know why) and he said he was going to take a break from dating.”

-- William Bowen, 19 “In the late ‘80s or early ‘90s I had just moved to Calgary and I got asked out by a guy in my art class. His name was Tom, but later on everyone started calling him Extra-Harsh-Tom. Our date started when he picked me up in his little car, and we had to drive through the downtown. We were going to this bar to go see a band, and somebody cut him off while we were driving.

So, at the next red light, when the guy that cut him off was in front of us, he jumped out of his car and started banging on the guy’s driver side door and shouting at him. And I hardly knew this guy, I was just sitting in the car while he was doing this, so I just got out and ran away.”

-- Lori Watt, 52 “I once swiped right on someone’s Tinder profile who turned out to be accused of murder. He messaged me and said “hi”, which is no clue that someone has been accused of murder. Luckily, I didn’t respond.”

-- Dauna Ditson, 36 “I met [my wife] at a bike race. She and her partner were one of the competing teams, so I had to interview them. There were, like, 5 other teams of middle aged guys-- the weekend warrior type-and then there was my wife and her teammate who were nice and quiet. I ended up interviewing them pretty much everyday; there’s benefits to journalism.

Our first date was actually a bike ride in Rossland: the 7 Summits. In my mind it was our first

. . . ‘Cooking’ from 16 angle and arrange over the cream. Drizzle with some salted caramel sauce and serve with more sauce and a grating of chocolate, if you wish.

Recipe from Rachel Allen’s Home Baking Cooking Cookbook…she was my

Melyssa Stringer: My loves right here

date. At that point I’d had two girlfriends in my life so I thought “ooo I’m going for a bike ride with a girl! That’s a date!”

-- Steve Hubrecht, 38 I asked Keith if he would like to go for a drive with me up to Spur Lake. Unfortunately the road was too muddy, but I told Keith to go down to our beach instead so we could sit and have a one on one.

We got to the beach and sat on the bench. I started off by asking Keith where does he see our life going together. He said that he’s never been so happy, and that he loves my kids and that, one day, he would like to get married. At that point, I jumped up from the bench and said “on that note.”

I reached into my pocket. “Keith Andestad, will you marry me?” I asked. “You’re not suppose to ask me, it’s supposed to be the other way around!” he replied. I asked again. “Yes, or course,” he said. He had been planning on asking me that July. I told him I was tired of waiting for him, so I’d decided to take the bull by the horns and ask him instead.

-- France Andestad, 52 I am the first to admit the perils and scary world of online dating, but that is exactly how I met the love of my life! And on the website Plenty of Fish of all places; I guess it made some sense since we are both crazy about fishing.

Perry’s first message to me was “Hello…where’s Edgewater?”

I looked at his profile and saw he lived in Dawson Creek. I didn’t even know where that was; I had to look it up.

My reply was “10 hours drive from you..lol”.

We chatted a bit over the next couple of months because we had a lot in common, but neither one of us thought this was going to go anywhere. Eventually, after talking on the phone a few times Perry said he wanted to come down to Edgewater to meet me, and that is exactly what he did: he drove 10 hours just to meet me .

And that was it. Now it has been over 3 and a half years. Never give up on Love…it will always find a way.

-- Perry and Elke, age unknown (photo top right)

Astrid Clark: Right here is my heart

Keyla Holubec: This is my love and I, in Durban South Africa, where he lives.

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Jono Haines: My boys my whole world

teacher!

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Creston on Saturday with The pair combined again for another goal, and Ryker Nikolai Feissel and Kyle Chasse scored the third goal.

The senior girls finished off their regular season in Brunner scoring the only the Rocky Mountain Female Hockey League with vichome team goals.

The Peewee B team tories this weekend against Siksika and Canmore winplayed a very close, much ning 13-3 and 7-0. Saturday’s game against Siksika saw improved, game against Caydence Floyd get 3 goals with superb play by HanGolden, losing 5-4 to a nah Goldsmith as player of the game. Other goals were The RDEK’s Draft Five Year team that had beaten them scored by Natasha Barsby, Emma Postlethwaite, Soren Financial Plan is open for public comment handily in the past. Goals Douglas and Jersey Ponych. Brooklyn Goldsmith also were scored by Thomas and we want to hear from you!

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Box 189, Invermere, BC V0A1K0 Phone: (236)527.2011) Fax (250)342.4262 email: Aina.Cernenoks@gov.bc.ca

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The Rockies Novice team won gold in Whitefish last weekend. . . . ‘Minor Hockey’ from 18 played her first half game in net. Sunday the SR girls traveled to Canmore and their play dominated right from the drop of the puck. Leading 2-0 after the first, they added 3 more in the 2nd and 2 more in the 3rd with goals by

Submitted photo Jayden Perpelitz, Natasha Barsby and Pressly Irons. Coral Eccles faced 31 shots and recorded her first shut out of the season. Playoffs start February 23rd. Good Luck!

As hockey begins to wind down, a big thank you to all the coaches, managers, parents, and volunteers who make hockey such fun for the youth.

Coming soon to Invermere

Community Healing Garden

MOVIE NIGHT Brought to you by:

How does a Garden Grow?

In 2006 ideas, talks and plans were drawn up to construct a memorial garden in the two acres adjacent to Columbia House. Ten years later The Columbia House Enhancement Society (CHES) was formed “to enhance the quality of life for the Columbia House Residents thru innovative projects”.

The society first project “Katies Van” a colaboration of the Gibb family and CHES to provide a wheel chair van to families of Columbia House residents for appointments, outings, etc. This service immediately identified a need for such a vehicle community wide, “Katie’s Van” is now available to the community at large.

A Community Healing Garden for Invermere The society’s next project is a colaboration between Interior Health (Columbia House), CHES and the Community of Invermere - The Columbia House Healing Garden “A place of peace in Invermere” has completed the first phase with the lower garden to be completed Mid-June. Again a need was immediately identified to enhance not only the lives of Columbia House residents but the whole community as well!

Everybody is welcome to the Healing Garden Welcome all to a 2 acre Park like Healing Garden located in the centre of Invermere. Enjoy wide meandering pathways: wheel chair, walker and cane friendly, hand rails, proper grades and quiet rest spots.

You can help the Garden Grow!

Contribute online: www.cohogarden.org or mail contributions to Box 963, Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0 (Tax receipts are available)

Seniors, moms and tots, families, tourists, love birds, residents, staff and visitors to the Invermere general hospital, Columbia Garden Village, Ivy House and Columbia House can all enjoy dawn till dusk, the peace tranquility and beauty of this very special spot. It will include water features, a healing labyrinth, Gazebo, Pagoda, quiet sitting and meditation areas, green spaces, healing plants and flowers, bushes and trees: All await visitors to this stunning “Place of peace in Invermere”

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 21

udo Jottings

Submitted by Coach Hermann Mauthner Invermere Judo The Invermere Judo Club has made some changes that will result in better attention to age groups ability to judo.

Starting at 5 p.m. with 7 years and under, followed by 12 years and under to 6:30 p.m., and ending each evening with advanced students and adults.

We are seeing some good response by all participants.

Now the competition judo has started. On February 3rd, a group of five competitors with coaches/

Your Local

referees attended the first NE-WAZA tournament in Fernie as well as the popular PETIT SAMURAI. It was a learning event for all involved. The event was well attended with 60 competitors and PETIT SAMURAI participants. All had fun, competitors and spectators alike. The competition was very exciting and our athletes did very well, all returning with medals: Daniel Traverse, Ty Lightfoot won bronze, Owen Christy, Cameron Christy and Jay Lightfoot won silver medals.

Everyone gave their best.

On the same date, another group went to Kamloops to the Provincial Championship. Maya den Otter and Marnie Rainbow did really well, but just lost out to get onto the podium. Claire Stockley, on her first tournament, won a bronze medal and Casey Rainbow returned with a well earned silver medal.

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Congratulations to all and keep up the spirit.

Graham Norquay, training in Lethbridge, but registered with Invermere Judo, is a member of the B.C. Team, competed in 2 categories. In the U 21 division, Graham placed 3rd, and in the U 18 division, Graham received the gold medal.

To advance in the knowledge of judo, Graham will be travelling with the B.C. Team to Japan in March.

Any support will be gratefully appreciated. We are really proud of your dedication toward the sport of judo.

The next competition is on March 3rd in Edmonton. It is the biggest tournament in Western Canada.

Final registrations are February 22nd and many athletes in the Invermere Judo Club are getting ready and practising for this event.

See you on the tatame.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 250342-2424. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere. Thursday at the Firehall Building, 8853 Grainger Rd., Canal Flats. Radium Friendship Group: Friday at the Catholic Church, East Side of Main St. With the exception of Tuesday, all meetings are open.

Cheers to Joe and Sparky of Hi Heat Insulating for diligent performance in challenging conditions, and to Harold on digital imaging.

A huge Cheers to the staff and doctors on duty at the local IDH when this old man came in after falling on his noggin last Friday.

You could not have been more wonderful! You were pleasant, efficient, and skilled. You did everything to make this event tolerable! Much appreciation!

Cheers to Oriental Palace for inviting the 4 Yr. Preschool children from W.V.C.C.S. for a delicious Lunch and celebrating Chinese New Year together. We had lots of fun!

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m., at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital).

For information, please call 250342-8255.

Narcotics Anonymous. If Drugs or Alcohol are causing problems or conflict in your life, NA can help.

All meetings are at 7 p.m. every Thursday at 4878 Athalmer Rd.

Jeers to the town for shutting down an assembly of TWO? It’s the most passive and peaceful protest I have ever witnessed, small town, small minds.

Cheers to the seniors at the exercise class on Thursday for learning a line dance today.

Don’t ever let that white hair fool you, these seniors are my heroes!

HUGE Cheers to Ming and Joyce Huang from the Oriental Palace for hosting our Chinese New Year lunch celebration for some of the children from Sonshine Children’s Centre. And another Cheers to Amanda and Jay for their amazing service during our visit. This was such a special treat for our children!

Jeers to the town for eliminating free speech, very poor form. Bad example to set for the young people of this town, you don’t have to agree, but you should keep the dialog open.

S OBITUARY S Parsons, Kimberley Anne

Born Haida Gwaii, May 20th, 1970 Died Invermere, February 7th, 2019 Following Buddhist practice, Kim provides her own obituary below: Thank you to the community that has been a great comfort and support during this time. Kim passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.

Cheers to the Home Hardware service desk staff for their creative suggestions and help with setting up my heavy bags for my new school. And Cheers to all the students that helped assist in the move. And a very big Cheers to Butter for helping me with everything from start to finish. And to Chris for the kickbutt sound system and everybody else who helped out.

And a special shoutout to my husband for the replumbing.

Rocky Mountain Martial Arts is up and running in our new location!

Jeers to the Ministry of Forests.

You are going to go into the forest and spray chemicals on weeds. Most “weeds” are the most nutritious in content. No concern for wildlife? This will also contaminate waterways especially when done starting in Spring. No concern for human life? Our environmentally conscious government is doing this starting May1!

Jeers to a local realtor. I would think that to understand the value of a home you would actually have to physically view the property in it’s current condition, not the condition of years past. I believe the legal term for this type of action is called “misrepresentation”.

HELP WANTED

Cheers to Jessica with the WV Minor Hockey for doing such a great job coordinating all the info, events and parents!

Old Salzburg is looking for chefs and kitchen help for our upcoming busy summer season. Accommodation provided. $15-$18 depending on experience.

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Drop off your resume at the restaurant or contact Scott at 250-347-6553 to join our fun and dynamic team.

HELP WANTED

WOULD YOU LIKE TO CALL 90 ACRES YOUR OFFICE? JOIN THE FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS RESORT GOLF TEAM AND ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS ALL SUMMER LONG. We offer unlimited golf for golf course staff during the 2019 season.

Join our team, apply today to the attention of Brittany Hegarty at golfinfo@fhsr.com

Didja know?

Fairmont Hot Spring Resort allo ws all of our employees to use the Resort amenities without limitations. Play all the golf you want this summer .

Left in the dust, her partner Tim Houk, mother Carol Parsons, sister Terry (Gord) Pratt, brother Dave (Dea) Parsanishi and nephews and niece. There to meet her, her dad Reno Parsons. She was deeply grateful for the ability to transition at the time and with the least suffering possible thanks to the Medical Assistance In Dying statute. The personal is truly the political.

There will be no funeral service as she will be returning to her beloved farm in the Upper Squamish Valley. In lieu of flowers she asked that everyone who knew her practice a random act of kindness on her behalf. She said she will catch you on the flip side.

Cheers to Megan at Mountain Hub for creating a warm, inviting space to work and connect with our community!

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CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

COMMERCIAL SPACE

VILLA/CONDO FOR SALE

LESSONS TRAINING

HELP WANTED

Cheers to Wendy from Rocky Mountain Pet Resort of Edgewater for taking such good care of our dog Lacey, and for always trying to accommodate us!

Cheers to the owners of Valley Foods and Sobeys for generously offering discounts to shoppers at the beginning of each month. It’s wonderful to enjoy fresh produce at reasonable prices during the winter months.

Industrial Park Upper Floor Space for rent. Hardwood floors, full bathroom, W/D. No Pets, No Smoking. $1,200/mo. Contact Donna at dlherbs@telus.net.

FOR SALE BY OWNER: 2-bdrm + den Windermere Point Condo, excellent condition, fully furnished, 1 1/2 bath, lake/ mountain views, top floor unit, heated garage, outdoor pool.

PRICE REDUCED. 403-968-9222.

Rocky Mountain Swim Lessons is open for registration. Sign up now for the weeks you want.

Red Cross Swim Lessons, Bronze Level Lifesaving Lessons and new this year DIVING lessons.

Come and learn to swim at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

Email info@ rockymountainswimlessons.ca.

Looking for Care aid. In search of a P/T certified Care Aid for middle aged male anoxic brain injury client. You would provide in home care and assist with daily exercise and stretches. We are looking for an individual with good work ethic and an outgoing personality to join our team. Wages depending on experience. Must have valid Driver’s Licence and available to work evenings and weekends.

Position would commence end of March. Please email resumes to angelikaweder@yahoo.com or call 250-341-1109 to set up interview.

JEERS to irresponsible drivers that drive with burnt out headlights. DOUBLE JEERS to the RCMP for not enforcing this to ensure MY safety on the roads, as well as others!

Big Cheers to Julie McSweeney at Panorama for doing so much to help make J.A. Laird’s first ski day go so well, despite being super chilly! Cheers to the hand warmers and hot chocolate, to Chloe in guest services for taking time to help us find a student’s lost skis and Steve for making us so welcome! Such an awesome day – much appreciation to everyone at Panorama!

Cheers “Skål” to Vikings Richard and Josh at the Ullr Restaurant.

The flaming drink you made to light up the bar was the perfect birthday celebration for our daughter. Your menu is unique and the food was superb!

STORAGE NEWHOUSE STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units. Call 250-342-3637.

STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park: 250342-3166.

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SUITE FOR RENT Radium: Motel Bavaria, low low rates, daily, weekly, monthly.

Kitchenettes available. Call 250347-9915.

Radium rental: 2-bdrm + den fully furnished apartment. $1,350/mo + Hydro, N/S, N/P, references required. 250-3423790.

Windermere 4-plex: Bright, 2-bdrm suite, available March 1st. Pet friendly, fridge, stove, W/D. Large deck and yard, 2-blocks from beach. Call/text 250-409-7435.

HOUSE FOR RENT 3,500 sq. ft. home. Detached garage. Almost fully furnished.

3-bdrm, 3 bath, $1,750/mo, $2,000 D.D. Only responsible persons with references need apply. Phone 250-342-6051.

CONDO FOR RENT

“People Helping People in our Community”

Volunteer Columbia Valley

For rent in Radium, 2-bdrm, 4 bath, ground level condo.

Beautiful views backs on to Springs Golf course. All appliances, fireplace, fully furnished. 2 car garage. N/S, N/P, references please. $1,650/mo, call 250-342-3790.

A new website connecting volunteers with local organizations.

Check it out at

2-bdrm + den Condo, furnished, heated parking, lake/mountain views, $1,200/mo + damage deposit. 403-968-9222.

Create your volunteer profile today.

Watch this section for upcoming volunteer opportunities!

2-bdrm Condo with garage, Black Forest Village. Clean conditions, reference required. $1,100/mo. Call Chris 250-3423790.

www.volunteercv.ca

Groundswell Network Society Environment & Green Initiatives

Is looking to fill the following volunteer positions: Treasurer, Secretary, Events Coordinator, Grant Writer and Board Member at Large.

For more information visit www.volunteercv.ca

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LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE ELKHORN COUNTRY ESTATES Phases 1 and 2 sold out.

Taking reservations for Phase 3 now.

Phone Elkhorn Ranch 250-342-1268 www.elkhornranches.com

MISC. FOR SALE Top Quality Hay Round bales, no rain. Phone Elkhorn Ranch 250-342-1268.

FIREWOOD Support Rockies Hockey firewood. Contact email cvrockies.firewood@gmail.com or call 250-342-1624 for more info or to place an order.

SERVICES Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Environmentally friendly products. Dry in 1 hour!

Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca.

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Thank you for your votes - Best of Business Awards! Blinds, Drapery, Phantom Screens & more 250-342-5749, shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca.

B.B.’s Home & Lawn Care Services: Handyman Services, Renovations, Moving, Dump runs, Cleaning. Snow removal.

250-688-2897 or 403-861-8782.

THE HEARTFELT COMPANION: Services for Seniors Providing non-medical care, meal prep, transportation, outings and companionship with seniors living at home, Ivy House, Columbia House or Columbia Gardens. Excellent references and credentials.

Contact Leanne Brooks 250-3415683, invermerehomecare.com for more info.

Haul All Services Anything from A to Z. Call Jason 250-342-5277.

SOLÉ DECOR N’ MORE Custom Blinds/drapery/ bedding/upholstery/ makeovers/paint consultations and renovations. Hunter Douglas, Shade-O-Matic.

Contact Brenda 403-861-8782, soledecor@shaw.ca, www.Studio222calgary.com.

HELP WANTED Invermere Petro-Can is currently accepting resumes for F/T and P/T employment. Apply in person to 185 Laurier Street, Invermere between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Wanted 2 F/T Restaurant Cooks, Rocky River Grill, 8888 Arrow Road, Invermere, B.C. Permanent, F/T shifts, overtime, weekends, days and evenings, $16/hour for 40 hours per week. Overtime after 40 hours. Minimum several year’s experience and completion of Secondary School. DUTIES: Prepare and cook full course meals, prepare and cook individual dishes and foods, ensure quality of food portions, work with minimal supervision, prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Inspect Kitchens and Food service areas. Please forward resume to Justin Atterbury by fax 250-342-8889 or email justatterbury@hotmail. com.

Strands Old House Restaurant is accepting applications for P/T evening and weekend Servers/ Bartender and F/T Chef/cook.

Experience in casual fine dining an asset. Apply to Tony Wood at tony@strandsrestaurant.com or 250-342-6344.

Pizzeria Mercato and Arena Concession are looking for P/T staff. Please drop off resume to Pizzeria Mercato or call 250341-1966.

Podtech in Canal Flats is hiring! We are looking for full-time welders, fabricators, electricians, and carpenters.

Wage dependent on experience.

Send your resume to mike.kruk@ podtech.co.

Bookkeeper wanted for one construction project. Experience with Simply Accounting preferred. 403-616-4025.

Selkirk Cellulars & Office Supplies is hiring!

This full-time position is for a Telus and store sales representative. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills and be comfortable with cell phone software (i.e. android and apple operating systems) and the ability to troubleshoot problems.

Telus and store representative training will be provided. Send resume’s to info@selkirkcells. com or in store at #1, 519–13th Street, Invermere B.C.

FAIRMONT MOUNTAINSIDE MARKET Join your locally owned and operated grocery store.

We are hiring in various positions both part-time and full-time.

• Deli Clerk • Cashier / Clerk Compensation depending on experience.

Hand deliver to the attention of Wayne Haynes Fairmont Mountainside Market 8 - 4992 Frontage Rd, Fairmont Hot Springs Email to fairmontmountainside@gmail.com or call 250-345-0045.

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HELP WANTED S CHOOL DI STRI C T NO. 6 (ROCKY M OUNTAI N) H as the fol l owi ng tem porar y pos it ions i n our W i nderm ere Zone:

• ACCOUNTANT • ABORIGINAL EDUCATION STUDENT SUPPORT WORKER School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain), Windermere Zone is now accepting applications for temporary, Accountant in the Invermere District Office and te mporary, Ab original Education Student Support Worker at David Thompson Secondary School.

Further position details can be found at: http://www.sd6.bc.ca/Careers/Pages/default.aspx If you are interested and qualified for this position, please submit a resume and references by 4:00 pm on Thursday, February 28, 2019 to: Human Resources School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) e-mail: hr@sd6.bc.ca

Join Our Morning Team!

Are you a morning person looking for a full time kitchen position? Do you have a strong work ethic and have the ability to work independently or as part of a team? Do you maintain a high standard of excellence in the workplace? If you answered yes to all 3 questions, we want to talk to you! We have a full-time Kitchen Position for the opening shift, currently 5:30 am – 1:30 pm, 5 days a week.

We Offer: • • • •

A friendly and fast-paced work place Stable, year-round employment $15/hr to start for full-time with performance based increases Benefit plan including dental, extended health and more available after 6 months employment

Apply in person at A&W Invermere or at www.aw.ca

By Katie Watt intern@columbiavalleypioneer.com Look up in the sky! It’s a bird, it’s a plane… oh wait, it actually is a plane! Maybe even a couple of planes, in fact. According to Brian McIntosh, co-founder of the Columbia Valley Makerspace Society, there are up to 25 planes flying over the Valley per hour, depending on the time of day. Mr. McIntosh could also tell you much more about any one of those specific planes.

Mr. McIntosh always has this information at hand because of a new technology that has recently been brought to the Makerspace. The technology is composed of a small computer and specific FlightAware radio software that essentially picks up on signals being broadcast from airplanes within approximately a 200 kilometre radius of his software. Thanks to the technology, he is able to track a plane’s velocity, altitude, its site of departure, its place of arrival, and even its flight number. The collected data is then uploaded to the website of company called FlightAware that provides free, live flight tracking information to the public. This live information helps to provide people with quick and accurate updates on flights that they or their loved ones may be taking.

“I see international flights, like flights going from Iceland to San Francisco, going over the Valley. If someone at the San Francisco airport were to look on the

HELP WANTED

The Company: Owner owned and operated, Borrego Radium Ltd. is a growing company that umbrellas 4 different online businesses, and one local business.

The Position: We will support growth, learning and on site training and would require the following: - Computer experience (Corel Draw and Graphic design is a benefit).

- Physically fit and able to lift 60 lbs.

- Ability to work without supervision - self directed.

- Customer service/telephone etiquette/email etiquette.

- Social Media knowledge also a benefit.

- Willingness to learn.

If you have an artistic eye, you’re fun and energetic, like working with your hands, and want to do something different all the time, this is the position for you.

We offer $18/hr or higher (based on experience) to start, with regular pay raises based on performance and skill.

Work hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. We offer benefits after 3 months.

The Location: Borrego Radium Ltd. is based in Invermere, BC. The Columbia Valley is a beautiful place to live, work and play. Invermere is the place for all outdoor activities that include mountains and water and beautiful nature scenery.

Please send your resume to: karen.g@loudmouthpromos.com

N E W S PA P E R

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FlightAware app or website and track their friend’s plane as it flies over the Valley, we would be seeing the exact same information,” says Mr. McIntosh with passion in his voice.

Mr. McIntosh is just one of many people around the world retrieving this data and uploading it to the company’s website. While you may be able to find similar information on the websites of the companies providing the flights, it may not be as accurate as the information collected by FlightAware. FlightAware is currently the world’s largest flight tracking website in terms of users, and it provides data and services to aircraft and airport operators.

As to why he enjoys it, Mr. McIntosh says “I grew up around a lot of radio communication, so I love this sort of thing. It’s just something I love to do; I’m not doing it to solve any problems.”

If you’re interested in viewing how this technology works, the Columbia Valley Maker Space will be demonstrating it at their upcoming Discovery Day event on Saturday February 16th, from 10 - 5 p.m. at the Invermere Legion. The discovery day is open to the public.

Makerspace will have a 3D printer, laser etcher and other projectts to view. Come learn how to code, build something with the mechanical construction kit, build and race robot cars, learn to solder, customize a bird house, and more.

More information about FlightAware is available at flightaware.com or on their mobile app.

JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM! IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO START THINKING ABOUT WHAT YOU WANT TO DO THIS SUMMER! Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now hiring for our busy season and we love having Valley locals work here, as we know that it’s the people that make this Valley so special. We want to hear from you, and we’ve got tons of positions available:

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Ben Thomsen at World Championships. GEPA photo

Career-best finish at World Championships for Thomsen Alpine Canada Less than half a second. On a snowy, foggy day that saw the men’s downhill start lowered due to wind and delayed due to visibility, Canada’s Ben Thomsen (Invermere, B.C./Windermere Ski Club) finished 0.42 seconds off the podium, racing to a career-best, World Championships’ seventh-place finish in Are, Sweden, on Saturday, February 9th.

The 31-year-old speed specialist closes his fourth FIS Alpine World Championships having bested his previous Worlds’ results in both the downhill and super-G. “My run was really good. I was really happy with the skiing,” said Mr. Thomsen, who hasn’t traditionally excelled on shortened courses. “It’s an outdoor sport – you can’t control Mother Nature. No matter the weather and the conditions, you always have to ski your best, and I’m happy that I skied my best. It just wasn’t enough today.

It’s my best World Champs ever, and it’s been my best season ever, so I’m really happy with everything.”

February 14, 2019

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 25

Friends in high places

Mountain Friends program brings a friendly face to unfamiliar terrain at Panorama Mountain Resort

By Dauna Ditson reporter@columbiavalleypioneer.com

“May all who enter as guests leave as friends,” reads a sign in the ski-rental building at Panorama Mountain Resort. It’s not just a sweet sentiment. It’s a wish the Mountain Friends take as their mission as they welcome skiers and snowboarders to the slopes each day, providing group tours and doling out kindnesses.

“They say that they feel really welcome... Like they’re skiing with old friends,” says Deb Dakin. With 22 years of cheery service, she is Panorama’s longest-serving yellow-jacketed volunteer.

Indeed as the Mountain Friends gather to collect their cohort of guests for the daily 10 a.m. tour, there are so many grins, hugs and peels of laughter that it’s like being at a reunion of besties.

For some of the guests – like Don Buick, who hails from Australia – it is a reunion.

He’s come to Panorama Mountain Resort five times in the past seven years precisely because of the Mountain Friends, who are “a great, friendly bunch of people” and because of how easy it is to fit in.

“I always make new friends when I get here,” he says.

The Mountain Friends program means those who arrive alone don’t have to ski solo. Those who want to focus on fun don’t have to decide where to go or pay heed to their maps. Those of mixed abilities have someone else choosing terrain that’s accessible for the whole group. But the greatest benefit may be for couples.

Marion Labrie, who has been a Mountain Friend for seven years, jokes that the group could also be called Marriage Savers. She and Ms. Dakin say it’s common for a more-advanced skier to overestimate their spouse’s abilities and for the pair to have an unpleasant time returning to level ground.

Two couples heading out with the Mountain Friends this morning give the program credit for protecting their unions.

Hayley Criddle and her partner Adam Grillie rave about the Mountain Friends near the end of their week-long vacation.

“They’re amazing,” Ms. Criddle says.

“They’re brilliant,” Mr. Grillie agrees.

“You get sick of each other after a while,” he admits, adding that the Mountain Friends kept their trip fun and kept their enthusiasm up. “They put you at ease,” Mr. Grillie says. “We wouldn’t want to ski without them.”

The Mountain Friends offer free tours for anyone who is up for tackling blue to black runs (intermediate to difficult). As tours are catered to midrange skiers and snowboarders, who make up 80 per cent of those who opt for daily passes, the Mountain Friends don’t provide tours on green runs (the easiest) or double back-diamonds (the most-challenging).

But today Ms. Labrie and Ms. Dakin make an exception for one lucky green skier.

“You get the whole meal deal,” Ms. Labrie tells me as she and Ms. Dakin shepherd me down the mountain. She is following me to keep our little group together and to come to the rescue if I take a tumble, while Ms. Dakin is in front to show the way.

Normally they have many more skiers in between, but today I have their undivided attention.

Step one for the Mountain Friends is to chat with their guests, make friendly connections and ask what level they’re up for skiing that day.

Step two is a warm-up run that’s secretly a test so the Mountain Friends can watch their guests in action to see how their self-assessments match up with their abilities before taking them onto more taxing terrain.

Apparently I pass my test because they tell me they’re sure I can handle a blue run.

You can’t always take guests at their word, they say on the chair lift, since men tend to overestimate their talents while women are often capable of more than they think.

Step three is to jump into the real fun with the Mountain Friends touring guests on

Deb Dakin and Marion Lebrie, Mountain Friends hosts at Panorama Mountain Resort, give the Pioneer reporter a ‘full meal deal’ tour of the mountain. Photo by Dauna Ditson runs appropriate for the whole group.

“We show them around to all the runs so they can learn their way around the mountain,” Ms. Dakin says. “But I think we do such a good job that they keep coming back.”

It’s true. Of the half a dozen guests who pause for interviews before their Mountain Friends tour groups take off, each one is a returning guest.

“They don’t just come back, they buy condos here,” one says.

And they often bring their friends along when they return for additional tours, Ms. Labrie says.

Jennifer Brooks enjoyed her Mountain Friends tours so much she spent 14 years skiing with them. This year she is returning as a Friend herself.

At the top of the mountain, Ms. Labrie and Ms. Dakin stop to befriend anyone in need. They give directions and encouragement and basically support everyone however they can. When a young snowboarder is having trouble inching to the start of his run, Ms. Labrie runs over and offers a boost.

Later they stop to offer assistance when a man skis close with a youngster on his back. The little one has a broken binding, but the man is fine to continue piggybacking the child down the mountain.

My new Friends ask if I’m hungry, if I’m cold or if I need to rest. When my phone dies in the middle of a call, Ms. Dakin offers me hers. She’s also given me her back, where she is graciously carrying my camera bag. My Friends have me so throughly cared for that there’s nothing I need to think about besides the glistening snow and the glorious view.

Ms. Dakin says the Mountain Friends have to “recognize what’s needed wherever you are.”

They want to make the slopes as comfortable and friendly as possible during their daily tours that take off at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. so guests can relax and fully enjoy themselves. They’re so effective and enthusiastic in their roles that those who rush over to chat or who wave down at the Mountain Friends from the chairlifts are effusive with their praise.

So is Steve Paccagnan, Panorama Mountain Resort’s president and CEO. “Our Mountain Friends are great ambassadors for Panorama and the greater Valley community. Their passion for the mountains enhances the experience of our guests who are coming from all around the globe,” he says. “I am very proud and thankful for our volunteers and the energy they bring to the resort every day.”

Mountain Friends stop to offer advice, provide a helping hand, and maybe even save a few marriages along the way during their friendly daily tours.

Photos by Dauna Ditson

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Saturday, February 23, 1-4 pm Shasta Wellness Studio

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February 14, 2019

Whiteway Report Whiteway Report: A beautiful and new classic track has been set along the Whiteway at Lake Windermere. A new skate-ski track was also set, and the skate lane was cleared once again.

The ice is rough in many areas, so please be careful.

There is still some snow on the skating lane that the

tractor could not clear. Our sweeper is currently out of service, but we hope to have it repaired as soon as possible.

Before Thursday, Lake Lillian will have classic tracks set as well. Go out and enjoy!

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Tel: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934

NOTICE OF INTENTION/ PUBLIC HEARING Official Community Plan Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 1552, 2019. And: Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1553, 2019 A portion of PARCEL 3 (SEE 32803I) OF DISTRICT LOT 1092 KOOTENAY DISTRICT EXCEPT (1) PARCEL A (REFERENCE PLAN 122592I) AND (2) PART INCLUDED PLAN NEP23621.

NOTICE is given of a Public Hearing to be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in the Council Chambers at the District of Invermere Office, 914 - 8th Ave., in the District of Invermere addressing the application to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw, 1495, 2015 and Zoning Bylaw No.1145, 2002.

The District of Invermere is considering an OCP Land Use and Zoning Amendment application by the owners of the property legally described above. The applicants desire is to amend the current Land Use designation and Zoning of a portion of the property described above from a Medium Density Multifamily designation to Single Family Low Density Residential for the future subdivision and development of single-family dwellings.

The application, identified in the map inserted below, requires amending OCP Bylaw 1495, 2015 Section 3.2 Land Use Plan Residential from Planned Residential to Single Family Residential.

And; Amending Zoning Bylaw 1145, 2002 Establishment of Zones section 5.1, Schedule “A-1” from R-3 Cluster Development (Medium Density) to R-1 Single Family Residential.

You may fax written comments to 250-342-2934, email to planning@invermere.net or drop them off at the District of Invermere Office, by Tuesday February 19, 2019 at 4:30 pm MST. You may inspect the proposed OCP Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 1552, 2019 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1553, 2019 proposal between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, from Thursday February 7, 2019 to Tuesday February 19, 2019 at the Municipal Office, District of Invermere, 914 - 8th Ave., Invermere.

To obtain more information, please contact Rory Hromadnik, Director of Development Services at 250-342-9281, ext. 1235 or planning@invermere.net .

For the love of crafting The Radium Library was filled with love last Saturday, February 9th for a Valentine’s-themed craft session.

Photos by Dauna Ditson

February 14, 2019

FAITH

On the spirit trail

By Pastor Murray Wittke Valley Christian Assembly They were there when I awoke, along with the fading fragments of last night’s dreams. Two whispered words, wrapped with joy and woven into a memory, tangled up among my morning mental cobwebs. Later, as if lifted by a breeze they flit through my thoughts and catch my attention. Who knows where they come from but I clearly hear “Spirit Trail.”

Over the years I’ve learned to listen when the Spirit whispers to me. So I drive to Fairmont and follow my heart down the Spirit Trail out onto Lot 48. The sky is a clear blue, the sun high in the sky. It’s -1 with a faint skiff of snow. A gentle breeze nudges me from behind as I wander across grassland and through Douglas fir forest.

The tracks of field mice, rabbits, fox, elk and deer cross my path. I hear a chorus of tiny Pine siskins, the gravelly calls of a Nutcracker and a distant crow.

Climbing onto a ridge I find a dry place to sit beneath an old fir. Leaning against the trunk I look out across a sparkling hillside and listen to the wind, like rushing water flow through the treetops. Branches sway, grass dances and delicate patterns form in the snow. The wind rustles the pages of my journal, touches my face and swirls through my imagination. The air is fresh. I breathe deeply and slowly exhale. I wonder how far it’s travelled and who else it’s circled through. I sense an invisible connection with all living things.

In the beginning a mighty rushing wind moved over the earth creating life. From a handful of soil God formed us and breathed into us the breath of life. Around us He placed an ocean of air without which we cannot exist. Jesus said “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it’s going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” An element of mystery surrounds all who share the breath of life and walk on the Spirit’s trail.

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LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, February 17th, Worship And Life Instruction.

“K.I.D.S.” Church during the Morning Service.

26 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • office@lwac.ca • www.lwac.ca

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 1st and 3rd Sunday, 9 a.m. March - December All Saint’s, Edgewater 2nd Sunday, 7 p.m. July-Sept St. Peter’s, Windermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship Services.

Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway Drive, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Open yurt tours

Saturday, 4:30 p.m.: St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats.

Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.: Canadian Martyrs’ – Invermere Sunday, 11 a.m.: St. Joseph’s – Radium.

Father Jojo Augustine • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Lay Worship Services, Sundays at 1:30 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere (Small Chapel) Pastor Doug Lutz, 250-464-0100 Email: mtzionlc@hotmail.com

RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Visitors explore the trails and yurts at Radius Retreat on Saturday, February 9th.

Photos by Dauna Ditson

Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.

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