Columbia Valley Pioneer, September 27, 2018

Photo by Dauna Ditson

Proud of Pride

By Dauna Ditson reporter@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Tara Woods, an organizer with Columbia Valley Pride, left Canal Flats and lived in other communities that had LGBTQ2IA groups before moving back to the Valley two years ago. When she returned she was sur prised that Invermere didn’t have a Pride group of its own.

She wanted to build a more inclusive community here to make the Valley “a safer place – for youth espe cially to grow up in – and to help people feel like they belong and that they’re valid.”

Ms. Woods hopes the new local group, which fea tures rainbow mountains in its logo, will be a resource for LGBTQ2IA folks and “allies of all kinds” including schools, parents, doctors, professionals and more.

“There are a lot of wonderful people who have moved away because they don’t have the community they need here. There are a lot of youth and adults who are still shunned by their families and their friends when they

come out,” she said. “There are not a lot of safe resources and there’s not a lot of conversation happening... in the Valley about how do we support and how do we include people who fall in this spectrum.”

To start those conversations, Columbia Valley Pride held its first festival on Saturday, September 22nd with a family-friendly event at Lakeshore Resort and Camp ground followed by a sold-out drag show at Horsethief Creek Pub and Eatery.

In advance of the event, Ms. Woods said she was ex cited to see “all this hard work and all of these dreams coming to fruition.”

On site during the afternoon celebration, Ms. Woods beamed as a group of youth covered their faces in rain bow designs, as children hula hooped, as adults chatted, and as the rain gave way to the sun, which came out, brightened the Valley and shone down on the kaleido scope of guests.

To connect with the group, visit columbiavalley pride.org or find Columbia Valley Pride on Facebook.

Youth sported rainbows on clothes, accessories and faces during the first Columbia Valley Pride festival Saturday, September 22nd at Lakeshore Resort and Campground.

Photo by Dauna Ditson

VALLEY

Candidates set to debate at upcoming forums

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com

The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce (CVCC) is coordinating four all-candidates forums ahead of the municipal election.

Forums will take place in Invermere, Canal Flats, Area F, and Area G.

While the forums are being organized under the banner of the CVCC, executive director Susan Clove chok has made it clear she is not involved in the meet ings or any deliberations. She is running as a candidate for Area F director. Ms. Clovechok has undertaken a few logistical arrangements in her role as executive di rector, including booking the venues for the all-candi dates forums, connecting the committee to each other to arrange a meeting schedule, and reaching out to all candidates to ensure they are aware of the time and date of the forums.

“When the committee meets, I’m not in the build ing. I’m working from home, out of respect for the pro cess and out of respect for the confidentiality for all the candidates,” says Ms. Clovechok.

The committee was formed to co-ordinate the all-candidates meetings and establish a list of questions for the candidates, and was organized by the Chamber.

“It was first put out to our board members, because it is an event put out by the chamber,” said Ms. Clove chok.

They also had community members call the Cham ber to see if they could be involved and were invited to do so. Ms. Clovechok says while they would not want to have a huge committee as it makes it harder to make decisions, they wanted to ensure there was representa tion from up and down the Valley.

“If someone phoned me and said ‘I really want to be on there’, I wouldn’t want to turn them away,” says Ms. Clovechok.

Ultimately, she says, this is a Chamber-led event, open to the public.

“It’s a role chambers throughout the province do. We are provided with support and guidelines from BC Chamber,” Ms. Clovechok explains. “Often they (cham bers) have the capacity, the interest of the community as a whole, and they’ve got the resources through staff to pull it together.”

The committee planned to meet today (Thurs day, September 27th) to finalize questions. The pub lic had the opportunity to email questions they would like asked at the all-candidates forum. The committee planned to meet and come up with a list of questions to ask at each forum.

“We will sit and decide which questions are most pertinent and would cover the broadest range of import ant topics,” says committee member Dave McGrath.

Radium candidates were all acclaimed, so there is no need for an all-candidates forum there. As of Pioneer press time, no group had stepped forward to co-ord iante a school trustee forum. Two of the three positions are acclaimed for School Trustee, with two candidates running for the Electoral Area 3.

Invermere’s forum is Tuesday, October 2nd at Da vid Thompson Secondary School. Canal Flats is also Tuesday, October 2nd at the Canal Flats Civic Centre. RDEK Area F happens Wednesday, October 3rd at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce/Lions hall, while Area G will be Wednesday, October 3rd at the Edgewater Community Hall. All forums begin at 7 p.m.

Two locals run for Conservative candidate nomination

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com

The race is on for the federal Conservative nom ination for the Kootenay-Columbia riding. With the nomination period officially opened, two area candi dates have put their names forward for the position: Wendy Booth and Dale Shudra.

Wendy Booth is stepping away from municipal politics to pursue the nomination.

Leaving behind her role as Area F director, Ms. Booth looks back satisfied at what she accomplished in her 10 years as director. When she first ran as area director, one of her main concerns was to bring potable water to the community of Windermere. “When we had the referendum supported last Octo ber, then late winter got the $6 million grant, I was like, ‘OK, I’ve done it. I’ve done the job I want to do,” she reflects. “It is time to pass the privilege on to someone else.”

Ms. Booth wanted to continue contributing in

a meaningful manner in an elected role, and set her sights on federal politics. She says the Conservative values have always resonated with her, with their be lief in “low taxes, a strong economy and jobs as foun dational principles. It’s about giving people a step up as opposed to a handout.”

Dale Shudra sent his nomination papers in last week too, officially putting his name forward for the Conservative nomination. Mr. Shudra announced his intention to run last February, but suspended campaign efforts after the April riding association AGM.

“It became apparent that the contest would be delayed until the fall. Nomination contests are not meant to be drawn-out campaigns and, given the de lay, I felt it best to suspend my campaign activities. I am now back, fully engaged,” he said in a press re lease.

Mr. Shudra has been acclaimed as a councillor in Radium Hot Spring’s municipal election. He says he was encouraged by a number of people to run

for Council. While they knew Mr. Shudra wanted to run federally as well, they urged him to run for local Council, one resident even saying they would rather have him for a year as a councillor than not at all. If he wins the nomination, then the Conservative Party wins the riding in the October 2019 election, Mr. Shudra would need to step down from Radium council, triggering a by-election.

“My motivation hasn’t changed. I want to repre sent this riding well,” says Mr. Shudra. “Properly held nomination contests are a good way to invigorate the party, get people interested in federal politics, and start thinking about who should represent them. So I look forward to campaigning, meeting people, sell ing memberships, and the vote that’s coming out.”

Both Ms. Booth and Mr. Shudra provided press releases, which have been attached to the story on our website. Visit www.columbiavalleypioneer.com to read the full releases.

Ms. Booth and Mr. Shudra are also competing with Cranbrook’s Rob Morrison for the nomination.

RCMP Report

Submitted by Sgt. Darren Kakuno Detachment Commander

Columbia Valley RCMP

This past week, September 17th through September 23rd the Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 62 calls for service. The following are some of the more notable files our officers responded to.

• On Monday, September 17th, a white 2004 Chevrolet Silverado with BC licence plate LL8045 was reported stolen from the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. The owner had left it parked outside the arena on Sunday night and returned the following morning to find it missing. Any one with information is asked to contact the Columbia Valley RCMP.

• On Tuesday, September 18th, police were alerted to stolen property being stored inside lockers at David Thompson Secondary School. An officer attended and recovered the stolen property. Suspects have been iden tified and police continue to investigate.

• On Wednesday, September 19th, police received a

report of vandalism to JA Laird Elementary School in Invermere. The school had been tagged with graffiti sometime over the night. Police are working with the school to identi fy those responsible.

• On Friday, September 21st at about 9 p.m., police were called to the Copper City Saloon in Invermere after an intoxicated man with a bloody nose was denied access to the establishment. Officers arrived to find the man being examined by ambulance paramedics. The man refused any medical treatment but was found to be extremely unsteady on his feet and required assistance to walk short distances. He was arrested for being drunk in a public place and held in cells until he was able to care for himself.

• On Saturday, September 22nd at 5:11 p.m., po lice received a report of a disturbance at a residence on Glacier Drive in Radium Hot Springs. Two men had reportedly been arguing and threatening physical vio lence but had separated prior to police arriving. Both men were spoken with and agreed to keep their distance from each other.

Funny business with fire ban

Tales from the field

By BC Conservation Officer Sgt. Drew Milne

Summer is officially over and your Columbia-Kootenay Conservation Of ficers are wrapping up a total of twelve files related to the fire bans and wild fire area closure violations. Conserva tion Officers were surprised to discover this many deliberate violations as we had a total of three last year and the 2017 season had longer and larger local prohibi tions. Some of the violator excuses were moderate ly interesting/humorous:

Officers spoke with two individuals who stated they were unaware of the ban even though they lit the fire only meters away and in plain sight of a large and bright yellow fire ban sign (this made for a great evidence photo);

One group stated they knew about the fire ban but “needed” the fire so they could “get hot wa ter to wash with;” the fire was within a meter of a

working camp stove;

Another group stated that they knew about the fire ban but “needed to burn some scrap paper” (for approxi mately an hour with food cooking on it) therefore it wasn’t a “campfire.”

We have all seen the devastation wildfires can do in and around our province. It is heartbreaking to see folks lose their livelihoods and homes because of careless behaviors. The B.C. Government takes these deliber ate violations seriously; violation tickets for light ing, fueling or using a fire against the restriction can land someone a fine of $1,150. Anyone around the fire whether they lit it or not could potentially get the fine. And anyone who fails to comply with an order restricting activity or use of an area can be issued a similar fine amount.

The Conservation Officer Service would like to thank all that reported violations to the Report a Fire Hotline (*5555 on your cell) and/or to our Re port All Poachers and Polluters hotline at 1-877952-7277 (#7277 on your cell).

Canal Flats mayoral candidate steps down from race

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Canal Flats mayoral candidate Gord Donaldson has announced he is stepping down from the three-way race due to health concerns.

He made the announcement Monday, September 24th.

“I have to withdraw from running for mayor. I am not physically fit to run for you,” he addressed the resi dents of the village in an email to the Pioneer.

In a follow-up phone interview, Mr. Donaldson said he spoke with an area politician about the responsibilities of the position last weekend and she gave him a rundown of what is involved in being mayor. When he real ized the extent of travel, lengthy meetings and more that are part of the role, he decided he was not in the physical

condition he needs to be in to fulfil his mayoral duties.

Mr. Donaldson, who was raised in Ca nal Flats, had decided to run for mayor when he saw what has been happening in the village is not what he feels most residents would like to see. “There was a bunch of crap happening around here and I don’t like it,” he said. “They don’t really ask the people, they just go forth and do stuff, and people are getting real peed-off about it.”

He says a lot of residents in the village, even some of the younger people, are “old fashioned,” and do not want to see a lot of change, maybe just a little change here and there.

Mr. Donaldson’s name will not appear on the ballot, and as there were two other mayoral candidates, Ministry of Muncipal Affairs and Housing said it was not an issue that he pulled out at this time.

WorkSafeBC – Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C.

Hereby gives notice of proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (BC reg. 296/97, as amended)

WorkSafeBC is holding public hearings for the following proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation:

• Parts 8 and 34, Safety Headgear, sections 8.11(2) and 34.14(d)

• Part 8, Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment, section 8.14 – 8.18, eye and face protection

• Part 20, Construction, Excavation and Demolition, section 20.1 and 20.17 – 20.26, concrete formwork and falsework

• Part 21, Blasting Operations, section 21.61, 21.63, and 21.73, electrical initiation and returning to the blast site

• Part 24, Diving, Fishing, and Other Marine Operations, section 24.1, 24.69, 24.124, and 24.96.1 – 24.96.3, definitions, fishing operations, seining, and new sections

• Parts 20, 23, 24, 26, and 34, Various topics, sections 20.47(2), 23.22(a), 24.21(1), 34.4(1)(a)(i), and Table 26-8, housekeeping amendments

• Parts 5, 23, and 29, Chemical Agents and Biological Agents, Oil and Gas, Aircraft Operations, sections 5.27(3), 23.63(6) and 29.16(2), prime contractor

Public

Notice

CHISEL PEAK MEDICAL CLINIC

Dear Patients:

I wish to inform you that I will be retiring from full-time practice this year as of December 15, 2018.

It has been a pleasure and honour to serve you for these past 10 years. I have enjoyed my 31 years of providing primary health care in rural Canada.

Chisel Peak Medical Clinic is actively recruiting for a replacement physician. Karen and I will continue to live in Invermere and enjoy the great outdoors.

Sincerely, Dr. Stephen Arif

CHISEL PEAK MEDICAL CLINIC

Chisel Peak Medical Clinic is pleased to announce that Dr. William Brown

will be starting a full-time practice as of January 2019, filling the vacated practice of Dr. Chris Gooch.

Dr. Brown has been a locum in the valley and shared a practice with Dr. Walsh since 2015. Dr. Brown and his new wife Kathryn love the valley and all that it offers, so relocating to Invermere on a permanent basis is the perfect fit. Dr. Brown looks forward to meeting all of his new patients, and working together with them to meet all of their medical needs. We will start booking appointments for Dr. Brown’s practice the first week of January.

Interruption Notice:

8 am and 4 pm.

Customers may experience intermittent drops in pressure and discoloration of water during these dates.

Please contact Corix Customer Care with any questions or concerns at 1-877-788-7277

Thank you for your patience as we work

maintain the water system.

PERSPECTIVE

Media responsibility in an election

By Dean Midyette dean@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Election season is upon us. e nomination period has ended and, beginning in our September 20th edition, the Pioneer began providing extensive coverage of municipal and school board elections. Our coverage will continue through to October 25th when the elections have concluded and the victors announced.

e responsibility of community newspapers is to keep the community informed by providing a forum for the candidates to discuss issues that can be impacted by locally elected o cials. e role of the Pioneer is to remain neutral and impartial while at the same time provide much of the information voters will need before they go to the polls on October 20th.

All candidates were sent an identical email once their nomination was con rmed. e email de nes the rules under which the Pioneer will publish submissions from candidates, including timelines, deadlines and word count. e email is very clear that if submissions are not received prior to the deadline will not be printed, nor will any changes to the submissions be allowed after the deadline has passed.

In addition, the Pioneer editorial sta made a decision well in advance of election season that none of the submissions would be edited, unless the word count was exceeded. A disclaimer was printed in the September 20th edition which reads “ e Pioneer is running the submissions as received; no editing has been done unless the respondent went over the designated word count (page 8, September 20th)”. It is imperative that you hear from the candidates in their own words as you make decisions on how to cast your vote.

e Pioneer encourages you to exercise your democratic right and cast a vote for the candidates you feel will best serve your community. On October 2nd and 3rd, All Candidates Forums will be held where there are competitive races for local seats. Please look for noti cations running in the Pioneer, on our Facebook page and on the Out and About page for dates, times and locations.

Historical LensHistorical Lens

Boardwalk opens

Columbia River Greenways held an informal opening

cermony October 5th, 2004, for the completion of the James Chabot Dragon y Boardwalk. Greenways’ intention was that the Dragon y Boardwalk would increase local awareness about the natural values of this particular wetland and the region, while also providing a new recreational amenity for the community. e boardwalk was constructed in 2003 and the society completed interpretive signage and a bench in the summer of 2004.

Pioneer photo October 7, 2004

Try on cohousing for the right t

Dear Editor:

Dear Citizens of the Columbia Valley: We are asking you to try us on so to speak.

Invermere Cohousing is a small group of individuals just like you who are dreaming of the best life ever. We believe that great things can be accomplished by great people. Our dream is to create a small housing development of private homes with the added bonus of a common house. We believe that by participating in the process of planning the community, obtaining the land, as well as participating in the design of the homes and common areas we will be extremely rewarded. By meeting regularly “the Invermere cohousing gang” can create something very special in the Valley. We will need a new name to reect our nal creation once we move in, “Mosaic” or “Collage” come to mind. By the time we move in we will have gained more than just a new home, we will have achieved what others think they already have or want. A really great neighbourhood where we could live for the rest of our lives because we like and respect our neighbours.

We have ours eyes wide open, we know that there

will be elation and disappointments. Life is like that. We might face zoning regulations, time delays, and other disappointments. But in the end we will be rewarded many times over. Our method of consensus decision making will have a learning curve lled with dips and dives but in the end the slower process will result in good community decisions we can all live with. We will have potluck dinners, and pub nights and picnics along the way. We will express endless good and terrible ideas that will be considered respectively. In short we will get to know each other. We will form new life long bonds and yes we know we won’t like some people’s style. People will join and then leave. But the most important thing is that you try us on. ere is no initial commitment contract only a willingness to be part of the process to explore ideas. We only need to have about 8 to 10 households to get serious.

e rst time in your new community that you can be a shoulder to cry on through a rough time, or the rst time you can help a new neighbour’s child learn how to knit, or build a birdhouse, the rst time

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Morning mist

Photo by Riva Stevens

it registers that you could live here for the rest of your life and feel like you have a sense of purpose in building it, you will realize it was all worthwhile!

Then I picture us as a community reaching out to include the rest of the Valley, sharing our common house for a book club meeting or a place to gather for the boy scouts (are there still boy scouts?) to share our knowledge of how to make cookies. We picture quiet times sharing a glass of wine in the common house but we also picture gathering others that live here for a trip to a local concert or for a hike into the mountains. We picture in clusiveness in every way. Privacy in your own home but social interaction should

you choose. We also dream of becoming the first cohousing development in the Valley that could stand as an example of how to tame this world that seems to me to becoming more and more disconnected as technology and social media gain the upper hand. So skip a couple of Netflixs and join us for some evenings of ideas.

We meet at the Invermere Library the last Wednesday of the month between 6-8pm. Join us there or contact us through www.invermerecohousing.com. Come get to know us for a couple of months. Tell us what would make you happy – we can probably accommodate that in our plan.

Sandra Howard Invermere Cohousing

available for conservation projects that result in the reduction to a known threat to biodiversity. The themes for the Fund are water conservation, wildlife and habitat conservation, and open space conservation.

Projects that are technically sound and effective, and provide value for money through partnerships with other funders will have priority. Proponents must be a registered notfor-profit organization, First Nations band, or local government. Unqualified groups or organizations may partner with a qualified organization. A Technical Review Committee will review project proposals and make recommendations to the RDEK for final funding approval.

To apply for funding go to www.kootenayconservation.ca/cvlcf. Review the Terms of Reference paying particular attention to Section 8 – Fund Design and then apply using the application form provided.

Closing dates for project submissions is 4:30 pm MT, November 1, 2018.

Project proposals must be delivered by email to info@kootenayconservation.ca.

Vicki Roberts, President of the Columbia Valley Classics

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. ‘Try’ from 6

The beauty of this Valley never ceases to amaze, from the blue sky summer days to the brilliant white of winter, to the ethereal mist of a fall morning, captured here.

Trail

- Katie Watt

RDEK looks to ban intentional feeding of all wildlife

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com

G director Gerry Wilkie and the Regional Dis trict of East Kootenay (RDEK) sponsored a resolution at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities this fall to prohibit the intentional feeding of problem wild life. It passed with a “resounding majority,” described Mr. Wilkie.

Resolutions go through in a matter of moments, Mr. Wilkie described of the UBCM process, especially if it looks like they will be supported by the majority. He says the only opposition to the resolution was a cou ple “snide remarks,” but nothing serious.

“This is becoming an increasing problem through out the province,” Mr. Wilkie says of the habituated wildlife, including deer, wild turkeys, even racoons. “It’s particularly problematic in rural communities.”

And, he continues, “wildlife scientists have stated time and time again: deliberate feeding of wildlife is dangerous and detrimental.”

Edgewater has faced a foul situation with dozens of wild turkeys roosting in town through the winter, aided by some intentional feeding by area residents and prompting the RDEK board to discuss the matter.

The RDEK board asked staff to prepare a report on the process and implications of a bylaw prohibiting the feeding of wildlife. Once the report is complete, it will be presented to Board for review. Mr. Wilkie says even though, locally, they are looking to deal with the issue through a potential bylaw, ultimately it should be the Province that makes the decision.

“We think the Province should recognize this is detrimental to wildlife,” says Mr. Wilkie. “It’s a matter of principle that the Ministry is responsible for wildlife matters.”

He made it clear that if the Province does decide to amend the Wildlife Act, their request is it would not target unintentional feeding, like leaving a food dish out for your dog. The BC Wildlife Act currently pro hibits intentional feeding of dangerous wildlife.

School smiles

Students at the College of the Rockies celebrate the start of the fall semester with cake and games (below).

College’s new twoyear Hospitality Manage ment Diploma program is filled to capacity, making for a busy Invermere campus this fall.

Submitted

New FireSmart Assessor, Rick Fowler

Prestigious o erings at renovated hotel

Residents and visitors of the Radium area are being invited to check out the new and improved Prestige Radium Hot Springs Resort at a special Grand Re-Opening being held on Saturday.

Heather Bodnarchuk, Vice President of Operations for Prestige Hotels and Resorts, said the resort, which is on Main Street West, has been a landmark in the village for 18 years and has been upgraded to suit the community for years to come. Formerly known as the Best Western Prestige Inn, the property’s extensive renovations and upgraded experience have now made it part of Best Western’s Premier Collection, while also inspiring a change in its name.

“Since last year we’ve been signi cantly renovating all parts of the hotel starting in the restaurant, the lounge, the lobby, the guest rooms, and the exterior,” said Ms. Bodnarchuk. “It’s such a prominent location in town that it is something that the town can be proud of and be a part of.”

On Saturday, September 29th all community members and visitors are invited to a family-friendly open house at the hotel from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. where they will get to experience the improvements for themselves. e open house will include tours of the facility, prize draws and free food tastings from the hotel’s new restaurant – Conrad’s Kitchen and Grill – and its lounge – Don Agave Cantina.

Marisol Velazquez and Francisco Guzman came to Radium from Mexico in June to open the restaurant and lounge.

Ms. Velazquez said that while she and her husband wanted to move to Canada, taking the risk, packing up their lives and heading two countries north was “very scary.”

Remembering the decision, she said: “Can you imagine? We had a house and everything there and just sold everything and decided that this was our adventure.”

ree months into their big move, she said her family has been learning about Canadian culture and settling into their new community.

“It’s nice. I feel very secure in (Radium). e town is super nice and the view of the mountains is incredible. I like it very much,” she said.

e restaurant and lounge businesses are going well too.

“We changed the menu, name and everything,” she said, adding that they o er

Mexican options that her customers enjoy.

“Give us a chance and try it,” she said. “We are doing our best to make all our meals from scratch and with the best quality ingredients... We would like to invite everyone to come and visit us and try our food.”

Kayla Ferguson, an esthetician with Elevation Massage and Spa which opened in the building last year, also praised the “wonderful renovations in the hotel.”

e spa o ers a 10 per cent discount for locals and a variety of services including massages, manicures, pedicures, gel nails and body treatments.

Guests at the open house will be treated to a tour of the hotel’s amenities and a taste of what Prestige Radium Hot Springs Resort has to o er. ere will also be a trivia game where guests can enter to win a two-night vacation at any Prestige waterfront resort in the province.

Radium Hot Springs

content by Dauna Ditson reporter@columbiavalleypioneer.com

e new and improved Prestige Radium Hot Springs Resort is hosting a grand opening this Saturday, September 29th.

Photo by Amanda Nason

Community grants up for grabs

Submitted by Laurie Klassen Columbia Valley Community Foundation

Columbia Valley Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the Fall 2018 Community

program. The

to apply for a Community

is October 31st, 2018 at 12 p.m.

Community

support a wide range of commu

eligibility

funding criteria for grants at the Commu nity Foundation is available on the Community Founda tion website, www.valleyfoundation.ca. Organizations or groups must be registered with the Canada Revenue Agen cy, or be in association with an eligible group to qualify for a Community Foundation grant. The Community Foun dation staff is available to assist organizations with their grant applications at 250-342-2845.

The Fall 2018 Community Grants marks the 17th grant ing cycle of the Columbia Valley Community Foundation since its inception in 2001.

Together with its community, the Columbia Valley Community Foundation enables the unique and essential spirit that flourishes when people believe their community holds possibilities for everyone.

projects.

applicants. Amounts granted were be

2017, the Foundation awarded close to $40,000 to 15

and $6,830.

The funding for Community Foundation grants is generated from the investment income of permanent en dowments established by many generous donors seeking to improve the quality of life for Columbia Valley residents.

September celebrates community foundations

For the second consecutive year, the Government of Brit ish Columbia has proclaimed September 2018 as Community Foundations Month. This proclamation celebrates the contri butions of the 52 community foundations throughout British Columbia. Across the province, hundreds of volunteer organi zations, charities and non-profits are given support by their lo cal community foundation. We embody the concept of “Give Where you Live”.

Our local community foundation, the Columbia Valley Community Foundation was established by a caring group of local residents in 2001. In 17 years, our local community foundation has, on behalf of its donors, distributed more than $725,000 to the community through community grants and student awards and has been lovingly guided by many dedicat ed long-term board members.

How do community foundations work?

Community foundations work through the generosity of donors. All of the funds granted to our community start with donor contributions. Anyone can be a donor and contribute a gift, large or small, to our community foundation. The com munity foundation works with donors to realize their philan thropic goals; matching their interests and community needs.

Donor gifts are invested and carefully managed and the investment income is used to provide grants back to the com munity. The principal is never touched, ensuring the donor’s legacy lives on forever.

Community foundations distribute grants to all corners of the community in arts and culture, education, health, social ser vices and the environment. And, we invest in the community in other ways. Our Columbia Valley Community Foundation has completed two Vital Signs reports and we have launched Volunteer Columbia Valley, a volunteer matching website.

To learn more about the Columbia Valley Community Foundation, please call 250-342-2845 or email laurie@valley foundation.ca.

Together we can make a difference in our community. That is something to celebrate!

Photo by Dauna Ditson

Photo by Dauna Ditson

Oompapa at Oktoberfest

By Dauna Ditson reporter@columbiavalleypioneer.com

also be on tap, with L8 and European Touch on hand to play traditional polka and folk music.

Housing hump in the Valley

We asked election candidates about housing concerns in the Valley (see pages 15-18). We wanted readers’ perspectives on housing too. Here is a sampling of your responses from our Facebook page:

• More pet friendly rentals. It’s a joke around here to nd a place that allows pets.

• Airbnb homes are making me want to move away from here.

- I agree, they are scooping up all the available houses for families who actually want to live and work full time in the valley.

Long term rentals are, due to scarcity. So, solving the actual problem with more affordable renting property is the need of the day and an appropriate solution needed.

Invermere

the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71

berfest

bouncy castles

not just about the beer as a traditional Oktoberfest is. We’ve kind of made it a family event so everybody can come out and enjoy it,” said Cortney Pitts, the events coordinator for the District of Invermere. “It’s a good family a air. It brings everybody out. It just brings everybody together when there’s food and music and beer is involved. It’s always a fun time.”

e event will take place along 13th Street in front of the Invermere Legion and will feature beer gardens, a photo booth, games and a special fall farmers and artists’ market. Live music

Little Badger’s Daycare will be supervising the bouncy castles, with access available by donation.

“All the proceeds they receive there will go towards their daycare,” Ms. Pitts said, adding that there will also be free activities for children.

Invermere’s Oktoberfest will run from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 29th.

ose looking for an additional feast can ll their bellies the night before at the Invermere Legion Pork Schnitzel Dinner on Friday, September 28th.

Ms. Pitts is looking forward to seeing many familiar faces at the fall celebrations.

“Once the summer kind of winds down it’s mostly the locals that come around, which is great,” she said.

• Rentals are increasingly challenging to nd due to Airbnb making owners more $ than a person working in our community can pay. Invermere has the highest demand and is usually most expensive. I would love to see a co-housing or housing coop evolve and be a viable option as it is in other communities.

• More a ordable rentals that allow pets and people who want to live here year round is a de nite must.

How about mitigating the costs of owning a home? at’s the driver for Air bnb here.

• Let’s not discount the massive bene ts to our community from vacation rentals... Many people o set the cost of vacation home ownership with rental revenue - they wouldn’t buy, pay taxes or support our economy if vacation rentals were banned.

• Vacation rentals are not a problem.

• Airbnb and other vacation rentals are killing long term rentals in the Valley. As a result, fewer people can actually live here, which means there are fewer people to work here. So this problem isn’t only a ecting residents that want to live here full-time, it’s also a ecting many of the service-based businesses in town. So many businesses were very short-sta ed this summer, and unable to nd new workers simply because they don’t exist here anymore. People have had to move away or not even come here, because they can’t nd a place to live.

• Short term rentals is great for bringing in tourism dollars and jobs, but not enough is done for long term rentals unless if a person has disposable cash to pay for outrageously priced units.

• is valley is probably the worst I’ve seen. Airbnbs have ruined it for anyone not in the position to buy a house.... e market is small and unobtainable for middle class families

• e living situation for Invermere was one of the reasons that I closed my business and left... I wasn’t able to nd anywhere... all the ones I messaged had at least 40 other people contact them.

Pioneer reporter Dauna Ditson nally got keys to a new rental after much distress. Read her compelling tale online this week. www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

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like giant pretzels, bratwurst and the Hungry Rooster food truck, plus local market vendors and bouncy castles/kids zone.

• 11 a.m.: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort’s Mixed Open Charity Golf Tournament at Mountainside Golf Course. $100 entry ($65 for members) includes cart, dinner, one free drink, entertainment and prizes. Proceeds to STARS Ambulance. Call 250-345-6514 or email Jeremy at jjohnson@fhsr.com or Brittany at bhegarty@fhsr.com to register.

• 2 - 4 p.m.: e Prestige Radium Hot Springs Resort Grand Re-Opening. Experience the property’s extensive renovations and upgraded experience. Tour the facility, prize draws and free food tastings from the hotel’s new restaurant and lounge.

Sunday, September 30th

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

(across from Bavin Glass). Doors open 6 p.m., games start at 6:45 p.m.

• 6 p.m.: Love it Live Music Series at Pynelogs Art Gallery & Cultural Centre features Andrea Superstein. Tickets online at columbiavalleyarts.com.

• 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.

• 6:30 p.m.: All Candidates Forum at the Canal Flats Community Centre and in Invermere at DTSS eatre. Doors open 6:30, Forum begins at 7 p.m.

• 7 p.m.: Jesse Plessis, a Kootenay whiz kid turned piano master, will perform at Christ Church Trinity. Admission by donation toward care of the CCT grand piano.

Wednesday, October 3rd

• 8 a.m.: Radium Hot Springs Sunrise Rotary meets for breakfast every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from April thru October at e Springs golf course.

ursday, September 27th

• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m.: Columbia Garden Village is holding an open house for prospective employees and care workers to explore career opportunities such as: housekeeping, dietary servers, nursing and care aides, maintenance, recreation, rehabilitation/physical therapy, and administration.

• 10 a.m.: Pickleball at Pineridge Courts, every ursday, Saturday and Tuesday.

• 10:30 a.m.: Stretch and Move Classes for Seniors at the Invermere Seniors Hall every ursday and Monday.

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

• 2 p.m.: Seniors Tea at the Invermere Library the 2nd and 4th ursday 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.

• 4:30 p.m.: Family Dynamix AGM at Invermere Legion. Everyone welcome.

• 6:30 p.m.: Invermere Public Library presents Walking Workshop with Patti Acheson. Learn the bene ts of walking for the Mind, Body and Spirit. Phone to register 250-342-6416.

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

• 7 p.m.: Horseback Archery Club at Luxor Corrals in Spur Valley every ursday. 250-347-9048 for details.

• 7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Narcotics Anonymous meet at 4878 Athalmer Road every ursday.

Friday, September 28th

• 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors Hall, $2. Every Friday and Wednesday.

• 7:30 p.m.: In honour of World Rivers Day, Wildsight hosts the screening of RiverBlue, a documentary about how the overseas blue jeans industry is polluting rivers. Chosen as Best Documentary at the Raindance Film Festival. At the Wilmer Community Hall. Admission by donation (1/2 of proceeds donated to the Invermere Health Care Auxiliary rift Shop). Contact invermere@ wildsight.ca or wildsight.ca/events for details.

Saturday, September 29th

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Farmers and Artisans Market on the grounds of Spilli Station Cafe in Spillimacheen. Every Saturday in September. No charge to vendors. For more information call 250-346-3081. Last one of the season!

• 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Downtown Invermere Oktoberfest on 13th Street in front of the Invermere Legion. Live entertainment featuring L8 with second band European Touch, playing Oompah-Accordion-Laden Rock music. Enjoy a beer garden run by Invermere Legion, tasty food

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

• 5 p.m.: European Dinner at the Edgewater Legion including perogies, schnitzel, cabbage rolls, strogano , Konig bratwurst and more! $22 adults, $11 children, under 5 free. Cocktails 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Please reserve your seat at 250-347-9616.

• 7:30 p.m.: Symphony of the Kootenays presents a String Quartet performance with Je Faragher, Eileen Kosasih, Spring Burke, and Osmund Chiu at Christ Church Trinity. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Buying or selling?

• 10:30 a.m.: Seniors ‘Chair’ Yoga at Invermere Seniors Hall, $2, every Wednesday.

• 11:45 a.m.: e Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Rocky River Grill/Kanata Inn.

• 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Radium Art Guild meets every Wednesday at the Radium Public Library to create and share their Art.

• 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Happy Hands Knitting and Crocheting group meet every Wednesday at Columbia Garden Village.

• 6:30 p.m.: All Candidates Forum for Area F at Lions Hall on Hwy 93/95 and Area G at the Edgewater Hall. Doors open 6:30, Forum begins at 7 p.m.

• 7 p.m.: Play Cribbage at Invermere Seniors Hall, every Wednesday.

ursday, October 4th

• 2 p.m.: Seniors Tea at the Invermere Library the 2nd and 4th ursday of every month. If you would like to attend but do not have transportation, please contact the library at 250-342-6416.

• 7 p.m.: Invermere & District Curling Club AGM and Registration. Refreshments will be served. For more info call 250-342-3315.

Friday, October 5th

• 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.

Monday, October 1st

250•341•1395

1•888•258•9911

• 10 a.m.: Senior Singalong Group meets every Monday at Columbia Garden Village.

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Baby Goose program at the Invermere Public Library for caregivers and their babies aged 0-24 months. To register for this free program call 250-3426416 or email publiclibrary@invermere.net.

• 6:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors Hall, $2, every Monday.

Tuesday, October 2nd

• 1:30 p.m.: Needles and Hooks Club at the Invermere Library every Tuesday. Find inspiration and friendship in the company of other stitchers. Bring current projects or start a new one. Refreshments will be supplied.

• 1:30 p.m.: Seniors Card Games at Radium Hot Springs Centre every Tuesday.

• 6 p.m.: Shuswap Indian Band Bingo - Fundraising for National Aboriginal Day Powwow 2019. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Shuswap Indian Band Hall

Columbia Valley Food Bank Hours

• Tuesday and ursday: 1 - 2 p.m.

• 3rd Wednesday of the month: 5:30 - 7 p.m. by appointment only, 250-342-0850.

Invermere Library Hours

• Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Wednesday and ursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

• Story Time: ursday 10:30 a.m.

• Baby Goose: Monday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Radium Hot Springs Library Hours

• Tuesday: 1 - 8 p.m.

• Wednesday and ursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Friday: 1 - 4 p.m.

• Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Story Time: Wednesday 10 a.m.

Windermere Valley Museum Hours

• Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Treasured memento survives wild res

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Two shermen caught more than they bargained for

Lake.

Shyba and Chuck Vaugeois have been coming to the Columbia Valley for years to sh in the area, more than 50 kilometres

a logging road by the north arm of the White River. Mr. Shyba is a Calgary resident with a second home in the Valley. Mr. Vaugeois was up from Vancouver for the excursion.

e area faced “extensive re damage” from recent forest res, with burnt out swaths of trees all around their shing hole, describes Mr. Shyba. When the two men stopped for lunch by their vehicle, a glint of metal caught their eyes. O in the distance, they spotted a memorial plaque and an ornate man-made ower attached to a damaged tree.

e plaque reads: Phyllis B. McKay, Feb 28 1926Feb 25 2000. Robert L. McKay Dec 29 1954- Jan 23 2004. Rest in peace.

“We were surprised to see that it was a pretty elaborate metal ower and names on a plaque way out there,” says Mr. Shyba.

Due to the wild res, salvage operations were happening all over the area. ey speculated that tree may be in the path of chainsaw destruction, so took pictures with the idea of trying to track down the family. Google searches back home proved unfruitful, but when Mr. Vaugeois took the message to Facebook, a friend of the plaque’s namesakes spotted the post and connected them to Barbara Fenton, daughter to Phyllis and sister to Robert.

A week later, Mr. Shyba went back to the spot and removed the plaque to return it to the family. e next day, the Fentons drove to Windermere to meet Mr. Shyba for the exchange; he to give her the plaque, she to extend her family’s gratitude to the kindhearted strangers.

“It was pretty meaningful to them, and (she was emotional) that we had gone to the e ort of trying to

locate her,” Mr. Shyba shares.

Mrs. Fenton was overwhelmed with gratitude to the men for the recovered plaque.

“It’s amazing, truly amazing,” shares Mrs. Fenton from her Kimberley home. “I can’t tell you what this means to us.”

e area where the plaque was placed was a family favourite spot. She shares that when she and her husband got married, their whole family actually camped there for the newlywed’s honeymoon.

“Everyone thought my husband was crazy,” Mrs. Fenton recalls with a chuckle.

When her mother passed away in 2000, the family knew just the spot they wanted to put a memorial plaque. In her mind’s eye, Mrs. Fenton goes back to there, to a place she hasn’t visited in person for quite some time: “It was absolutely beautiful. You could look down onto the White River from where we camped; the water was as clear as a bell. On the other side, you could see the mountains where my husband and brothers and dad all climbed up looking for animals . . . it’s absolutely gorgeous up there.”

When one of her two brothers passed away a few years later, they installed an updated plaque.

e Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource

Greg Shyba (above) removes the plaque from a tree near the north arm of the White River, then returns it to the very grateful McKay family, represented by Barbara Fenton (below).

Submitted photos

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Councillor

Village of Canal Flats candidates

Housing continues to be a major concern across the Valley. Lack of a ordable housing and rental accommodations for a diverse population, proliferation of Airbnbs detracting from available housing for long term residents, the large number of secondary and illegal suites, are among the common concerns. How will you work to address the diverse needs for housing in your community? Should any bylaws be changed or introduced to allow for alternative housing such as tiny homes or yurts, or to crack down (as Ban and Canmore already have) on unlicensed short term rentals such as Airbnb?

Marie Delorme Bill Lake Paul Marcil

I think it is important to encourage the growth of housing options in our community. ere is no single solution to a ordable housing because what is a ordable for one may not be for another. We need attainable housing for all citizens. Good news! Canal Flats Council has been working on innovative housing strategies in our Economic Development Plan, the O cial Community Plan rewrite and Zoning Bylaw review. Citizens are providing great input on housing strategies at the Public engagement sessions. Building a ordable housing was also part of the Master Plan recently presented at the Columbia Lake Technology Center. Moving forward I believe the Council should look at the Provincial and CBT grants available to construct a ordable housing and work with entrepreneurs to develop attainable housing options for our community. I would be excited to work on Council’s Strategic Plan to bring these kinds of amenities to our Village.

Councillor

Canal Flat’s real estate prices are lower than the rest of the Columiba Valley; this gives a possibility of a ordable housing for persons wanting to puchase and begin their life as part of a great little community.

Currently Air BnB’s don’t seem to be in abundance in our community, therefore I don’t see a need for a  by-law.  However it is something that the Town Councel will have to keep in the fore front, and a bylaw could become necessary.

I believe that the new O cial Community Plan and Bylaw Review process that is presently underway in our Village is the most important work that can be done to address our housing concerns. e OCP has to identify and allow for all types of housing and the bylaw review must be written so it allows that to happen.

Housing options can vary from live/work combinations, rental units, small lot/small homeoptions, condo units versus single family and many more options are now accepted and have tobe included in the long term planning process. My goal is to see that the OCP and the bylaw review is comprehensive and inclusive and that the administrative process is e cient and hassle free so builders and developers will be attracted to our Village to help meet our growing housing need.

Douglas McCutcheon

Canal Flats is one of the more a ordable places in the valley for housing right now. Keeping this as a priority is fundamental to the success of our community and is one of my “community values”. ese values include support for seniors and young families’ which leads to a successful community and a stronger school.

Listening to our citizens, evaluating new approaches to housing and ensuring the OCP is set up for e ective planning policy to bene t Canal Flats into the future is how I see my role.

About 23% of housing in Canal Flats are second homes, some used for rentals. is is a feature of our current community. For the VRBO and AirBnB rental homes, developing fair bylaws while maintaining a “quality of life” for our permanent residents could address solutions such as speci c regulations which involve having local contact people, along with including fees and maybe nes. ank you for the opportunity.

Todd Rotvold Kimberly Swerdferger

I believe the with the new o cial community plan as well as the proposed intentions of the Technology centre, Canal Flats will be in a great position to welcome new residence.

Much needed multi-family residences have been established in our community, but represent a very small portion of our footprint. We still have a great amount of large properties which I feel is an important part of our history as well as a great drawing point to our community.

I promote Air B&B as we currently have no other form of tourist accommodation. I feel it will attract new people to the community for the short term until another solution becomes available

Canal Flats is something to believe in

e need for a ordable multi-family housing is a signi cant issue for the Village. I believe that bylaw and zoning adjustments are an e ective tool for council to use to facilitate the long term growth of our community. By working with council to develop a long term a ordable housing strategy and implementing policies on short term and temporary rentals , I believe that we can address many of the concerns that have plagued other towns and cities across BC.

No response was received from the candidate prior to deadline.

I think that Canal Flats has a lot to give. We can start by focusing on:

1. Bringing business to town. Making Canal Flats more attractive for businesses to come, that way we can generate employment and income for our people and at the same time we will decrease traveling time and expenses.

With this, people will have more money in their pockets to a ord housing.

2. Information awareness. Make housing information more accessible

for our community. Low income families can bene t from  BC Housing, a program designed to help people temporarily and to set foot in the right direction. We could bring that program here and help not only big families, but single moms or dads, students, elderly, etc.

3. Support other affordable housing options like Airbnb.

Roy Webb Benoit Charbonneau

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Mayor

Village of Canal Flats and Area director candidates

Housing continues to be a major concern across the Valley. Lack of a ordable housing and rental accommodations for a diverse population, proliferation of Airbnbs detracting from available housing for long term residents, the large number of secondary and illegal suites, are among the common concerns. How will you work to address the diverse needs for housing in your community? Should any bylaws be changed or introduced to allow for alternative housing such as tiny homes or yurts, or to crack down (as Ban and Canmore already have) on unlicensed short term rentals such as Airbnb?

Area F Director

Brian Woodward Karl Sterzer

Housing does continue to be of major concern in the Columbia Valley as well as almost every municipality in our Province. Housing demand in Canal Flats has been increasing steadily due in part to evolving changes contemplated by private industry. Our community may be required to diversify housing in response to the needs of individuals, seniors, and single and extended families, through the provision of detached and attached homes, duplexes, mobile homes, and secondary suites.

As a vibrant community working together, we can plan to help our neighbours through creating acceptable and attainable housing opportunities, by actively listening, and giving community members the opportunity of input through public hearings and personal contact, and then acting upon their recommendations, introducing standards primarily through zoning and building bylaws.

It will be my privilege to be part of such a team e ort.

I don’t think the answer to affordable housing is protectionism - like the provincial speculation tax or banning of AirBnBs. We need to be more creative. First –we have a supply challenge. We need more housing, which regulates prices. Second – we need to re-write policy to embrace the future.

Millennials have di erent housing expectations – and they are critical to attracting families and permanent population to Canal Flats. Seniors who want to remain in their community need options!

We need O cial Community Plans and Zoning Bylaws that embrace: smaller homes / lots, mixeda use work-live buildings, laneway housing, secondary suites, condos/apartments, innovative neighbourhood design like eco-village or larger plot agrihoods, and less home-based business regulation. Tie all of this to a need to connect to advanced Internet infrastructure via the Columbia Basin Trust backbone. Of note we are presently writing this into policy in Canal Flats.

Short and long-term solutions to a ordable housing requires the collaboration of all seven jurisdictions in the valley, the provincial and federal governments.

As Area F Director I will make sure that the OCPs completed during my term include policies that support the development of a ordable housing and that land use decisions take the issue into consideration. I will work to improve access to a ordable housing that already exists or is in development in the Columbia Valley when the Public Transit Service is reviewed spring of 2019.

Regarding unlicensed shortterm rentals (STRs) I will work to change the local government legislation that doesn’t permit business licenses in the RDEK. Change is required so that we can have tools to address issues such as those caused by the proliferation of STRs. I will also advocate for changes in the Residential Tenancy Act that will make long-term renting more appealing for property owners.

Only part of Area F’s 6100 square kilometers is available, suitable or sought-after for housing. Our agricultural zones and lakes are nite in size. Development must be balanced with legitimate need and the preservation of the quality of life valley residents and seasonal visitors cherish.

Housing stock must provide options that are a ordable and accessible for all residents: young people, service industry employees, families and retirees alike.

Ownership and rental options must be available for residents and could include secondary suites in new developments and two-family and multi-family housing in select nodes of development. Short-term rentals must not detract from our quality of life and/or investments, and solutions are needed for the associated problems they can present. Long-term rentals (monthly) are preferable.

e Regional District has no jurisdictional authority to issue business licences. However, all businesses in the Regional District located in a zoned area must meet zoning requirements.

Dawn Chabot Attorp

Housing availability is a critical issue in the Columbia Valley. e majority of businesses have ‘help wanted’ posters displayed and a shortage of a ordable housing is the main reason. I would commit to working with a team of local employers to determine their needs and work toward solutions.

rough these discussions we can develop recommendations to support a ordable housing by building partnerships with community groups, local governments, the Columbia Basin Trust and others, as well as advocating on behalf of potential housing providers to the federal and provincial governments.

e RDEK has tools to promote the creation of a ordable housing in the zoning bylaw, including provisions to increase density, permit secondary suites and regulate the location of short term vacation rentals.

Zoning and strict enforcement are among the instruments available for regulation. For further information please visit Dawn Chabot Attorp for RDEK Electoral Area F Director on Facebook.

Area G Director

e provision of  diverse  housing types  is essential  for a stable population and  work force,

an essential element in  sustaining  socio-economic well-being   in  the Columbia Valley.  I certainly  support innovation  in planning and development    for   diversi ed housing throughout the valley especially for  long term  residents. All local governments, Radium Hot Springs, Invermere, Canal Flats, RDEK  Areas G and F should  review  planning and zoning regulations  for creative changes that sup-

port  this important need. As a modest  example, recognizing the lack of rental acommodation  in the area and the importance of this form of  housing to many people,   I was able to get the  RDEK Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw amended in 2012  to  permit    auxillary dwellings ( secondary suites  within single family homes  or above a detached garage)  throughout  Area G.

able place to live.

Gerry Wilkie Stephanie Stevens

I have been, and know people now, in the position of searching for an a ord-

I support tiny homes, I do not support tenants being evicted and full time rentals turned into Air B and Bs (this does happen), and secondary suites should be legal, encouraged and conform to safe, livable standards. We need a variety of housing options, to rent and to own, for individuals, couples and families. And we need to be supportive of landlords.

We have to come together at a Columbia Valley level and RDEK level to work towards a long term solution and we need to get on it right away. No one should have to worry about where they are going to live, or if they can afford both rent and groceries. Government is about protecting residents, and step one is making sure the basic necessities of life are met.

Susan Clovechok

Tom Symington

District of Invermere candidates

Housing continues to be a major concern across the Valley. Lack of a ordable housing and rental accommodations for a diverse population, proliferation of Airbnbs detracting from available housing for long term residents, the large number of secondary and illegal suites, are among the common concerns. How will you work to address the diverse needs for housing in your community? Should any bylaws be changed or introduced to allow for alternative housing such as tiny homes or yurts, or to crack down (as Ban and Canmore already have) on unlicensed short term rentals such as Airbnb?

Mark Topli

Lack of a ordable housing and rental ac-

Councillor

commodations hurt small communities like ours.

We are working to attract newcomers, workers but when they can’t nd housing they can a ord they leave. is hurts a small community.

I would like to see a more stream line process for people to run secondary suites.

It is a municipal government to look at Regulations, Zoning and By-

laws to see what best suits their communities.

Air B&B will be charged 8% provincial tax and up 3% municipal tax. ey will join Hotels as a taxable business. Alternative housing like tiny homes and yurts are more like trailers and not ideal for long term housing. ank You.

Higher priced land. Up front development costs make it harder for devel-

opers to build a ordable units. A landlord Tenant act that detracts from developers and home owners wanting to rent long term. I believe Mayor and council will need to take a look at our subdivision bylaws, re look the costing involved, to encourage further development of available lands in the core of lnvermere where transportation and getting around is easier. e short term rental business needs to be regulated properly. Licencing, amount, collecting

taxes etc. Attracting apartment builders and large lot owners together and facilitating a strategy to build more rental units. Working with Family Dynamix and upper levels of government to build regulated a ordable units. We will need to look at smaller lot subdivisions to build smaller footprint homes. A collaboration of government and all stakeholders willing to work together will help us solve this issue.

e best approach to solving our housing problem will involve a combination e ort of bylaws and initiatives. By only focusing on one area (such as strict bylaws regarding AirBnBs, etc.) we may end up creating other problems. I know many young people looking to buy their rst home may rely on additional rental income to supplement mortgage costs, and if their home does not have a legal suite, short term rentals may be a viable option. On the other hand, we need to consider o ering initiatives and lower tax rates to those who o er their property as a long-term rental. Reading through the Invermere Housing Needs Assessment completed in 2016, you will see there are many unique factors a ecting housing, and the next Council will need to work to understand the needs of Landlords, Tenants, Retirees, Developers, Realtors, and Homeowners.

No response was received from the candidate prior to deadline.

Finding a solution to this issue will require a multifaceted approach. Simply cracking down on AirBnBs will not make the lack of vacant suites or a ordable housing disappear.  It is, in fact, a knee jerk reaction which could negatively impact the tourism industry our community survives o of. e recent explosion of AirBnBs is just another sign that the world is ever evolving. And I think it only reasonable we be open to evolving with it. I would start with looking at the current Bilaws/Regulations which make it di cult for builders to help solve the problem. We need more places to house not only our year round tenants who are not in a position to buy a home, but also the transient workers who are only here for the busy summer months. I personally know of businesses who su er because they are unable to nd housing for their seasonal employees.

Invermere, like most communities, needs to do more work on regulating short term rentals. However, the shortage of rental units is not just because of short term rentals. When people couldn’t sell homes or condos they became reluctant landlords, as those properties sell (often to new full time residents) we have lost rental units. Also a number of businesses are hiring more people. e situation is not completely a bad news story. Invermere already has a very liberal approach to secondary suites & carriage houses. Most of the secondary suites in Invermere and the Valley are not inspected- a crackdown on this would take a challenge on rentals and turn the situation into a crisis. Part of the solution for increasing rental housing is to work with various levels of government, private partners, and not-forpro ts to build purpose built rentals which will remain as rentals forever.

We can’t single out any one thing a ecting housing a ordability and availability. We need to thoroughly examine the a ects of zoning, local bylaws, infrastructure, housing type, size, density, short term rental versus long term lease, market and non-market solutions that in uence the availability of suitable housing for the people of Invermere. Invermere appears to have plenty of vacant land within it’s boundaries. Perhaps zoning changes could be considered that would allow for increased density and new opportunities for more affordable, quality housing.

Invermere must acknowledge the e ects of the booming short-term rental trend in this market, learn from the experiences of other communities, and address this component of housing in a considerate manner.

Housing that meets the needs of a community makes for a strong and vibrant community.

Council’s actions to address the lack of a ordable housing and rental accommodations will have to be innovative and as diverse as our population. I will encourage Council to pursue several options.

We must initiate partnerships with other like-minded entities. As example, Council recently approved the conditional donation of District land to Family Dynamix allowing them to nalize planned construction of 15 new a ordable rental units with B.C. Housing. We must look for additional opportunities of this nature. Creating a special residential zone for tiny homes may be one.

We must review our bylaws related to short-term rentals. A recent short-term rental survey conducted by Council produced thoughtful feedback, both positive and negative. Building upon that feedback and experiences of other municipalities we have to carefully consider what limitations and restrictions to potentially implement in 2019 (i.e. business licenses, limiting bed units, tax implications, residency requirements) that could lead to positive impacts on long-term rental availability.

Shawn Risdale

Ute Juras

Kayja Becker

Gerry Taft

Richard Unger

Greg Anderson

Al Miller

(acclaimed)

Village of Radium Hot Springs candidates

Housing continues to be a major concern across the Valley. Lack of a ordable housing and rental accommodations for a diverse population, proliferation of Airbnbs detracting from available housing for long term residents, the large number of secondary and illegal suites, are among the common concerns. How will you work to address the diverse needs for housing in your community? Should any bylaws be changed or introduced to allow for alternative housing such as tiny homes or yurts, or to crack down (as Ban and Canmore already have) on unlicensed short term rentals such as Airbnb?

Councillor (acclaimed)

Todd LoganClara Reinhardt

e rental  housing situation in Radium is as tight as other locales in the Valley. For those who wish to enter the  housing market there is a variety of housing options at pretty reasonable prices, but the barrier for some is that there is no reliable transit if the home owner is not also a car owner. Airbnb lls a niche market which most of our accommodators don’t ll. As they will begin collecting both MRDT and PST e ective Oct 1, this will correct an inequity that was being felt by the other businesses. Radium supports legal suites as an option for home owners and there are some available. Previous Councils have recognized that our parttime owners often convert to permanent residents and therefore we have not taken action to either shutdown the short term rentals or to look at zoning bylaw changes and business licensing.

Radium Hot Springs is fortunate to have high density residential (condos) properties mixed in with single and multifamily dwellings. As is the case throughout most of BC, there is a challenge with Air B&B’s and short term rentals taking over the market. As a council we have discussed the issue of Air B& B’s and we will continue to explore options and address residents’ concerns. We always encourage residents to come forward to council with their concerns and challenges and we will do our best as a council to work towards a viable solution.

Mike Gray Dale Shudra Tyler McCauley

e shortage of our communities rental problem span our whole region from Edgewater to Canal Flats. It’s a combination of property owners having conditions on renters (no pets, no smoking etc) to the expansion of short-term rentals. By adding bylaws that limit or ban short-term rentals in our region, would we actually improve the market for renters? Would we decimate the real estate market with a ood of people dumping their properties? Bylaw enforcement for STRs is expensive, 3rd party monitoring would be required in our community. I believe we could start enforcing our current bylaws that we already have in place, where illegal suites are being utilized for STR or through zoning where business activity is being conducted in residentially zoned areas.

No response was received from the candidate prior to deadline.

Beware of unintended consequences. We have an absolute need for more a ordable rentals, and I want to make sure we get there. As with many complicated questions local governments face I am cautious of simplistic solutions that don’t recognize large and sudden policy moves in any direction have side e ects.

Limiting short term rentals or introducing tiny homes may sound great, but both these changes could upset values across our entire housing market.

One option I think is under-discussed (and frankly unpopular with many voters) is addressing the provincial residential tenancy act. Some potential landlords avoid o ering long term rentals because of the risk of time and money if they encounter a problem tenant. Attracting more long term landlords makes a better market for tenants.

As with many complicated problems, small bits of many solutions will likely provide the best outcome for our rental market.

In the past weeks I have had many conversations with constituents regarding my nomination for the Board of Education. People have openly shared their opinions on various topics related to School District #6.

e one issue that consistently rises to the surface is communication. Simply put, the board needs to improve the methods in how they share information, both internally and with the public.

At times, decisions are di cult and the outcomes are heavily scrutinized. And why wouldn’t they be? ese choices immediately impact the future of our youth. Regardless, if the board makes decisions based on facts and sound reasoning, they shouldn’t have any reservations about releasing the results and supporting information.

Transparency is vital in public o ce and today’s people have come to expect instant availability to information. In order to move forward, new formats and mediums for sharing need to be explored.

e goal for any school district should be to help develop resilient, creative, independent and healthy future leaders.

Two issues have become particularly prevalent.

Technology has become ubiquitous in our lives, for good, and bad. We must guide our students to become responsible “digital citizens”, aware of the pitfalls and dangers, while capable of mastering technology’s bene ts.

Health in every aspect from physical to emotional and mental is critical. e stressors and pressures in society created through technology, the rampant prevalence of drugs, and the rapid changes in our world, from socio/cultural to environmental, places high demands on our school systems. e school must be a place where ALL our young people can grow and learn in a supportive, safe, and healthy environment.

Teacher contracts will be negotiated, curriculums will be modernized, facilities will be maintained, and budgets will be balanced, but a student-centered focus will always be the most important issue.

Drives me crazy when people don’t answer the question put before them, however I struggle to nd ONLY ONE important issue facing our area.

As a Board we look at local needs as well as district needs, one does not outweigh the other when governing the whole district, and all of these factors a ect every zone.

We as a district need to be looking at Sta ng quality and retention, mental health for students and sta , new 10-12 curriculum support for teachers/students and parents, K to 9 curriculum support, teacher bargaining 2019, new CUPE contract, rising overhead costs, technology needs/support and responsibility, facility capacity, just to name a few.

I look forward to working with the new Board over the next 4 years and supporting our neighborhood school communities.

Although I have resided in Radium Hot Springs since July 2012, I have not been closely involved with the families and education personnel in School District #6. As stated in my response regarding why I have chosen to run for public o ce, my initial focus will be to develop relationships with fellow school board trustees, education personnel and school families to determine potential issues.

In my experience, educational issues can be related to student success. For example, are all students learning and performing at their highest potential regardless of ability, gender, culture, socioeconomic status and other factors? Are teachers and principals supported in personal and professional development to strengthen teaching and school practices that contribute to student success? As students’ families are critical partners in the education of children and youth, how are families supported in school and district involvement?

I look forward to researching potential issues.

Ryan

Amber Byklum

Denny Neider

Jane urgood Sagal

Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

Fairmont Lions Den 5003 Hot Springs Road, Fairmont Hot Springs, BC Windermere Community Hall 4735 North Street, Windermere, BC

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older on general voting day;

• Canadian citizen; resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; resident of OR registered owner of real property (land) in Electoral Area F for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disqualified by law.

To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from a majority of the property owners.

ELECTORAL AREA G DIRECTOR – ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED

Surname Usual Names Residential Address or Jurisdiction

STEVENS Stephanie 7800 Westside Road, Radium Hot Springs, BC WILKIE Gerry 4801 Riverview Drive, Edgewater, BC

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS

ADVANCE VOTING will be open to qualified electors of Electoral Area G: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2018 - andTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Best Western Plus Prestige Inn Radium Hot Springs 7493 Main Street W., Radium Hot Springs, BC

GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of Electoral Area G: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the following locations:

Best Western Plus Prestige Inn Radium Hot Springs 7493 Main Street W., Radium Hot Springs, BC Brisco Community Hall 4930 Dorney Road, Brisco, BC Edgewater Community Hall 4818 Selkirk Avenue, Edgewater, BC Wilmer Community Hall 9179 West Avenue, Wilmer, BC

ELECTOR REGISTRATION

If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older on general voting day;

• Canadian citizen; resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; resident of OR registered owner of real property (land) in Electoral Area G for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disqualified by law.

To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove

proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property,

consent from a majority of the property owners.

Hunger action month

September is Hunger Action Month at Food Banks across Canada. The intent of this initiative is to encourage Canadians to educate themselves about the realities of the lives of some of their neighbours and to understand why Food Banks are important for those amongst us who face hunger frequently. It also points out why donating to Food Banks, which receive no government support, is so important. Ev ery day in Canada food insecurity is a re ality for 4 million people and in our valley, every month hundreds of people depend on the Food Bank to survive. Last year, the Columbia Valley Food Bank (CVFB) provided food for almost 2500 people, one third of them children.

Numerous Canadians, including many in our valley, face impossible choic es on a daily basis. Do I put gas in my car, or do I buy groceries? Do I feed my chil dren, or do I pay my rent? Should I eat just one meal a day so that I can heat my house? Being forced to make decisions such as these is the reality for many of our neighbours. This is why supporting the CVFB in whatever way you can is so im portant.

Donating happens in many ways in our valley. We have received donations from neighbourhoods who have had a potluck and suggested that a small con tribution to the Food Bank should be included. We have had donations after birthday parties where the young person being honoured asked for a donation to the CVFB instead of a present. We have many neighbours who regularly send us a

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Operations is harvesting trees in the area because of wildfire damage. The salvage harvesting will be completed in two areas located about 400 metres south of the family’s favourite place.

For the McKay family, they will forever be grateful to the thoughtful strangers who took the time to bring their memorial home safe and sound.

“We want to get it cleaned up a little bit more, and come next summer when we know logging is finished, we plan on welding a metal stake to it. And we’re going to go back up there and drive that stake into the ground,” asserts Mrs. Fenton.

As for Mr. Shyba and Mr. Vau geois, they will continue to keep their eyes peeled in the backcountry, looking for touchstones to the past as they embrace the nature around them. While wildfires steal much from many, Mr. Shyba and Mr. Vaugeois’

generous cheque (Box 2141, Invermere, V0A 1K0). We have churches that make donations. There are businesses that on their own initiative provide customers with an incentive to contribute to us, pro vide us with significant discounts when we purchase items to distribute, or provide valuable goods and services to us at no cost. As well, we have several events over the year where we have volunteers active ly seeking contributions. We have many people in our valley who contribute gen erously with their time. One such person is Ron Stainthorpe who is the past chair of the Food Bank board, and is currently heading up our building initiative. Ron has served as a board member for many years and continues to provide guidance and wisdom in the CVFB’s operation.

What can you do to help? A cash donation is the best way to help us help those who need our assistance. (We will provide an income tax receipt for any do nation of $20 or more). Also, because of our ability to purchase food, we can make your dollars buy more. We also appreciate donations of non-perishable food (please check expiry/best before dates) and have always been grateful for the bounty from gardens and orchards that we receive ev ery fall. Soon we will be able to provide more details about our new building and are hopeful that many of you will find a way to help us make that a reality.

We are grateful for the generosity that is exhibited so often in our valley. As we get closer to the Christmas season, please continue to support us in whatever way you can so that we can make hunger and food insecurity less of an issue in our com munities.

Food Bank clients please note that due to declining use our hamper distribu tion on the third Wednesday evening of the month between 5:30 and 7 will now be by appointment only (250-342-0850).

Interestingly, this is not the first memorial Mr. Shyba has found that has made him curious. Many years ago he came upon a memorial by the Skookumchuk River, one that is “quite elaborate.” He has tried to track down that family over the years as well to find out the story, but has not had any luck. If you know more about this me morial, please email info@columbiavalley pioneer.com.

actions mean for at least one family, it has not taken the evidence of a family’s memories away.

Submitted by the Columbia Valley Food Bank

Rivers of denim

By Dauna Ditson reporter@columbiavalleypioneer.com

that the documentary is half about the problem and half about how consumers, governments and the fashion industry can do better.

did they get so blue?

Roger Williams, executive producer of the documentary RiverBlue, started asking himself questions like these when he saw a photo from China of “a blue black stain coming out of the river and going into the ocean.”

When he discovered that the stained water was from the blue-jean industry, he thought: “‘Well there’s a story because blue jeans are something that almost everybody has and I’m wearing them right now.”

He and his crew then embarked on a three-year mission where they traveled to 11 countries to investigate the dark side of denim. ere they learned about how the fashion industry releases mercury, lead, other heavy metals and chemical dyes into the water supply, where the contaminants move through the rivers and into the ocean.

“We saw young kids swimming in rivers that were basically biologically dead,” he said. “It is pretty shocking what we’ve done to our rivers.”

In countries including Bangladesh, India and China, many of those who live along the dyed rivers that are too dirty for sh to survive have no choice but to use the water for their cooking and cleaning. Mr. Williams said he believes there’s “a de nite correlation” between the contaminated water and the residents’ short lifespans.

“It’s scary but there are also solutions,” he said, adding

Globally 150 billion pieces of clothing are made each year, he said. Much of it ends up in the garbage, with the average North American throwing 80 pounds of clothing into the land ll each year.

“If you’re going to buy something, buy something that has quality to it,” he said. “Buy less and buy better, that’s one of the things I strive to do.”

In honour of World Rivers Day earlier in the week, Wildsight Invermere is hosting a screening of RiverBlue on Friday, September 28th at 7 p.m. at the Wilmer Community Hall (9179 West Avenue). Admission is by donation, with half of the proceeds going to the Invermere rift Store.

Mr. Williams, a seasoned lmmaker from Vancouver, will attend the event and is looking forward to holding a question-and-answer session for the audience following the show.

“You see the fashion industry advertising all kinds of glamour and great product and sexy lifestyles and all kinds of stu like that but you don’t know what the backstory is,” he said.

RiverBlue was chosen as the best documentary at Raindance Film Festival and has taken home 10 other international awards. It is rated 8.7 out of 10 on IMDb (Internet Movie Database).

For more information and to watch the preview, visit riverbluethemovie.eco.

Reconciling opposites

By Dauna Ditson reporter@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Andrea Superstein is a mix of everything. e singer and songwriter who performs in English, French and Hebrew got her start on the stage in musical theatre, where she performed in “all the old classics” from Annie to e Sound of Music to My Fair Lady.

Now the singing-and-dancing actress sticks to music, but won’t be contained to one or two genres. Instead she said she inhabits the Venn diagram space where jazz, pop and indie music meet. And she keeps

a little of the theatrical in her act.

“I like to hear the stories behind the music and get to know the performer in a more personal way... I really understand the importance of the connection between the audience and the performer,” she said. “It’s not a concert. It’s a dialogue in some ways.”

When she was 18 years old, Ms. Superstein went to Israel to learn about her heritage. During her six-month stay, she immersed herself in the culture and wondered how people could go about their daily routines in the midst of such con ict.

“How do people live through this all the time...

By Lorene Keitch lorene@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Lindsay LeBourdais o cially opened the doors to her physiotherapy clinic, Premier Physio, just last week. e tilted ‘P’ with a subtle lined mountain range marks her door inside Mountain Om Yoga & Wellness Studio.

When Ms. LeBourdais was a teenager, she dislocated her shoulder and had to attend physio. Since that time, the thought of becoming a physiotherapist loomed as a possibility in her head. After attending Dalhousie University and the University of Calgary for her undergrad degree in kinesiology, she decided to take her Masters in Physiotherapy at UBC.

Since graduating in 2013, Ms. LeBourdais practiced in Vancouver, honing her techniques and adding to her toolbox, which includes manual therapy, exercise, acupuncture, dry needling and more. Dry needling nds taut bands of muscles and works to make them twitch in an attempt

of techniques at Premier Physio

to improve muscle function and decrease pain.

“I nd people who tend to have temporary relief from things like massage and the more surface treatments can often get a really good e ect from needling,” she reports.

While she can treat your toes to your nose, Ms. LeBourdais has a special interest in arms, hands, lower back and chronic pain in her one-on-one treatments.

Ms. LeBourdais loves that her job allows her to constantly work with di erent people and she savours the variety that comes with the territory.

“Even though you’re treating the same injury, it might be a totally di erent approach,”explains Ms. LeBourdais. “A shoulder injury isn’t always a shoulder injury. You might just have to use X, Y, Z, or maybe you need to use the entire alphabet worth of stu to get this person through.”

Her favourite moment is seeing her clients come back from injury that robbed them of their activities, and to be able to

go back to doing what they love, like hiking or skiing again, thanks to the recovery process.

Ms. LeBourdais moved to the Valley alongside her husband Matt, who was born and raised here. He recently graduated with a teaching degree and they were

looking for a change of scenery from the busy city lifestyle in Vancouver. While Mr. LeBourdais will be a teacher on call this year, the couple is already jumping into Valley life. ey have done a few notable local hikes already, have plans for more and are excitedly looking forward to a proper Kootenay winter. And the couple will be coaching the grade 8 boys’ volleyball team this year. e LeBourdais are avid beach volleyball players (it’s actually where they met), and Mr. LeBourdais was a university volleyball coach before moving here.

Ms. LeBourdais o ers sessions Tuesdays to Saturdays, with times ranging between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Check her website for availability; she o ers online booking, as well as direct insurance billing. To nd out more or book an appointment, contact lindsay@premierphysioinvermere. com, book online at premierphysioinvermere.com, or call 250-412-5059. Premier Physio is located at #1-503 7th Ave Invermere.

Lindsay LeBourdais outside her clinic.

Nason

5 years ago our whole world changed

And nothing since has been the same Sometimes it seems so long ago

At times it feels like yesterday

We heard your laugh and saw that smile

If only you could stay awhile

You had a bright light in your soul

A love for life that always showed

Our memories always see us through Another year spent without you.

Always in our hearts.

and Dad

Peters, Willy Horst

At the age of 82 years, with his loving daughters Tamy and Kareen by his side, Willy Horst Peters passed away peacefully, invoking his right to die with dignity.

Willy was born in Lindenau, Germany. He grew up in Germany experiencing the turmoils and horrors of World War II. His family fled the Russians when he was 9 years old, and like many at the time, witnessed atrocities that are unimaginable to the majority of us now.

As a young man in the latter half of the 1950s, he immigrated to Canada with aspirations of farming, and for a time working in Ontario before attending technical school in Winnipeg. He also travelled in Canada and visited family in the USA. In 1958, while living in Winnipeg, he met and married Anita, who was also from Germany. As a newly married couple, they moved to Edgewater in 1958 and lived for a short time as renters, and then as property owners on the farm in Edgewater. Being a hard worker, Willy raised cattle and produced hay while working full-time over the years, first as a logger and then as a miner.

In October 1972 at the age of 37 years, Willy had the misfortune of falling from a hay barn he was constructing. The incident left him a paraplegic. Despite this, Willy continued to be in charge and run the farm for more than another 40 years.

The last few years Willy was forced to face the reality that age affects everyone and it meant further changes to what he was so good at doing; farming. Despite his iron-willed disposition, he was never fully able to accept this inevitable fact. Willy passed away at the Columbia House in Invermere.

Willy leaves behind his ex-wife Anita Peters; daughters Tamy and Kareen; son Daniel; two brothers, Heinz and Kurt and a sister, Erica. He is predeceased by his brother Walter.

As per Willy’s request, there will be no memorial nor funeral service. Cremation services were handled by McPherson Funeral Service in Cranbrook.

GARAGE SALE

Garage Sale Saturday Sept 29th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 920 Osprey Pointe, Lakeview Meadows. Household items, sound and acoustic equipment, sports equipment, downhill skis and poles, children and adult wetsuits, two bicycles and more.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or con ict 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. Radium Friendship Group: Friday at the Catholic Church, East Side of Main St. With the exception of Tuesday, all meetings are open.

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or a ected 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 con ict in your life, NA can help. All meetings are at 7 p.m. every Thursday at 4878 Athalmer Rd.

CHEERS & JEERS

A great big Cheers to Matt at MGM industries. He repaired our utility trailer at a moment’s notice and didn’t gouge our wallets. He made our dilemma a mere speed bump. Great job.

CHEERS & JEERS

Cheers to the person in the black truck who stopped to make sure I was going to be all right during an aggressive deer encounter on Monday evening near the CPR Lodge. Much appreciated!

Jeers to all the people that stupidly pull out of Sobeys into the path of oncoming tra c. Every day I slam on the brakes to avoid hitting you.

Cheers to the Windermere Elementary School PAC for organizing an awesome carnival and saving us from eating tubs and tubs of fundraiser cookies and mu ns!

A great big Cheers to all of the ne young people in J.A. Laird’s grades 5/6 who brought owers to our residents at Columbia Garden Village. You gave many people a reason to smile today. Well done!

Jeers to users of Indian Beach who leave their toys large and small; plastic toys, towels, paddle boards, boats, chairs, barbecue units, for months and leave the beach unsightly. Jeers also to those who leave their belongings to commandeer a portion of the beach for their use only.

Jeers to whoever slams local contractors. There are lots of good ones out there! Do your homework!

Jeers to users of Indian Beach who ignore signs and rules: The Rules: No dogs on beach, no motorized vehicles on beach, beach is for private use are disregarded. These rules are made for health and safety reasons. Dog feces on beach and in the water is unhealthy. Golf carts are noisy, have noxious gas fumes, have pushed pedestrians aside and near accidents have occurred.

Cheers to Brenda at Pizzeria Mercato in Invermere for doing a special order of pizzas for us two hours before the store opened. The pizzas were delicious, and you gave super customer service. Wow!

Cheers to Jason at Woody’s Plumbing. Your service at my home stood out. You came twice, both times right on-time, and your level of professionalism was greatly appreciated.

A wonderful big Cheers to all the students from Laird school who brought very lovely bouquets of owers to Columbia Garden Village on Wednesday afternoon. They were all very polite and the bouquets are very beautiful!

Cheers to the organizers of and participants in the International River Day paddle from Invermere to Radium. Special Cheers to the youngsters who joined in the fun! What a great day in the wild - let’s do it again next year!

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We wish to express our sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses, caregiver, physiotherapists, aides and sta of the Columbia House Long-term Residential Care facility in Invermere, as well as the Invermere & District Hospital for their kind and considerate care of our father, Willy Horst Peters, up to his recent passing. Our father was determined to be independent to the end, but he was always treated with respect and kindness, which gave us great peace of mind, knowing his needs were being tended to. He was in good care.

you, from Tamy Peters

Kareen

JEERS to the Jeers putting down local contractors and businesses as a whole. Because you got “stung” by one local company only means you did not do your homework before purchasing. That is why there is the Chamber of Commerce, if they are not a member you should de nitely do your homework. As in any town or city there are always shyster. Make sure you do your due diligence before you put down all local companies.

CHEERS & JEERS

LOST & FOUND

LOST: On Columbia Lake (river) small blue sailboat. Call 250342-5215.

LOST: Purse in Invermere on or about Saturday September 15th, 2018. Purse was creamcolored purse with tan-colored strap. Reward offered for return of purse and contents. Call 403289-0515 with any information.

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.

Garage for rent, central Windermere. 2 bays plus outside storage space. Easy access, unheated. $275/mo. 250-3428662.

OFFICE SPACE

1313 - 7th Ave. Prime second floor office space, complete with off street parking. 1 - 735 sq. ft. office,

1 - 1167 sq. ft. office. Can be divided into two offices 1 - 710 sq. ft. + 1 - 457 sq. ft. Prime ground floor office/ retail space, complete with off street parking. 2,425 sq. ft. Call for availability 403899-9480 or carykienitz@ rockypeakent.com.

PRIME Bookkeeping has a professional office space for rent. This great space and location include a shared printer, fresh coffee and friendly co-workers. Call for more information 250342-2655.

COMMERCIAL SPACE

Two Spaces for rent 1,500 sq. ft. space and 2,000 sq. ft. space in Meadowland Art Works building. 4884 Athalmer Rd. Phone 250-342-3388.

COMMERCIAL SPACE

Prime commercial space, complete with industrial bay and off street parking. 108 Industrial Road #2, 2000 sq. ft. unit. Available Oct. 1st. 403-899-9480 or carykienitz@ rockypeakent.com.

SUITE FOR RENT

Renovated large, bright, 2-bdrm basement suite in downtown Invermere. Private entrance and enclosed patio, five appliances, N/S, N/P, $950/mo + utilities. 1 year lease. Call 403-874-0483.

Timbermont, 2-bdrm basement suite with private entrance and parking. Kitchen, washer and dryer in suite. $1,250/ mo all included. No smoking, preferably long term. Call 250341-5053.

Windermere, bright, 2-bdrm, lower unit in quiet 4-plex with beautiful views, large yard area, separate parking + entrance, N/P, $750/mo + electricity + D.D. Available immediately to mature, responsible tenants. References required, call/text: 587-224-3132.

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

HOUSE FOR RENT

Invermere 4-bdrm, 2 bath. Near schools. Available Oct. 1st. $1,800/mo + utilities + D.D., N/P, N/S. References required. Call 403-246-6680.

For rent 1,200 sq. ft. duplex in Radium Ridge, some furniture, 2-bdrm, 2 baths and laundry on one level double attached and large deck. Fire pit reasonable rent $1,250/mo. 1-306-9217885 Bob.

Indian Beach Estates Home for Rent. 4-bdrm, 2 bath home beautifully furnished with open concept kitchen, dining and living room up, family room and utility room down. Amenities include access to beach, marina, tennis courts, playgrounds and fenced garden. Pets negotiable, no smoking. Available October 1st. $1,500/mo. + utilities. 587830-5800.

HOUSE FOR RENT

5-bdrm house for rent, NO PETS, non-smoking, looking for responsible long-term renters (1 year). Close to hospital, large yard, single car garage. $2,100 + utilities (must be put into your name). Some furniture included. Please email at kerbearurqu@ gmail.com or text 403-560-5086 if interested. Please don’t call if you have a pet. Available midNovember.

4-bdrm house, 2 1/2 bath, available October 1st in Westridge. Bright home, furnished/unfurnished, within walking distance to all schools and downtown Invermere. West-facing deck and backyard backs onto greenspace offering privacy and quiet. Single-car garage, laundry room, office (or 4th bedroom), plus loft offer extra space. Wood fireplace. Pets allowed. Only longterm applicants need apply. References required. $1,800/mo plus hydro. Email: rosis@telus. net

4-bdrm house on acreage for rent in Invermere, 3500 sq.ft, 4 baths, double garage, A/C, Available Oct. 1st, $1,850/ mo + utilities, N/S, N/P, email shanekienitz@rockypeakent. com.

TimberRidge: 3-bdrm, 3 bathroom fully furnished entire house for rent. $1,850/mo. + utilities. Email doug.charriere@ ufa.com.

House Rental in Fairmont: $1,600/mo. Not Including Utilities. Yearly accommodation available in newly renovated 3-bdrm, 2 bathroom single family home in Fairmont. Single under drive garage and new electric heat exchange system. Includes appliances F/S/D and W/D. Water softener and R/O unit. E-mail girldale@hotmail. com or text 403 863-5798.

CONDO FOR RENT

Akiskinook Resort: 1-bdrm fully furnished condo, newly renovated and upgrades, indoor pool, hot tub. $840/mo includes cable/Wi-Fi. Call or text 403281-3991.

1-bdrm Akiskinook corner unit. $1,100/mo. Fully renovated. 403 561-8937.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE

ELKHORN COUNTRY ESTATES

Only 1 acreage left in phase 2, 5.3 acres, water well up to 30 gallons per minute, no building commitment. $199,000 + GST. Phone Elkhorn Ranch 250-342-1268. www.elkhornranches.com.

HOUSE FOR SALE

Must see House for Sale 4-bdrm, 1.5 bath. Large 2.5 acre fruit treed lot. Garage and out buildings in Edgewater. Call 250341-1538.

Up to $15,000 Cash Back Brand New Home in Radium

Must be 1st time home buyer or moving to Valley

Get up to $15,000 back from your home purchase

You will need mortgage approval to purchase home. Call 250-341-7448 for details.

MISC. FOR SALE

Round kitchen table with four chairs and a dining room table with four chairs. $100 each O.B.O. Call 250-342-3216.

In Ear Hearing Aids Bernafon Suite 9 ITCPD. Purchased 2017/02/03. Costco $3000. Used only 6 months. First $1200 (firm) takes them. For Your Use only. Not sold for reselling. Includes cleaning kit & 18 batteries. 250341-1125.

For Sale: Winter Tires Set of 4. Used only two seasons. Michellin Lattitude 235/70R/16, $400. Phone 250-426-9826.

TENDER ZEHNDER BEEF. Natural local beef, free of antibiotics and hormones. Government inspected, locally processed. Raised on the open range west of Lake Windermere. Halves and quarters ready for delivery. Call John Zehnder 250688-0713.

Hankook winter tires. Pike RSV studded 195/55/R15. Used one season. $250 obo. Marshal snow tires. Snow studs. MS on rims. 205/55/R16. $200 obo. Phone 250-342-1736.

MISC. FOR SALE

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

For sale stackable full size Frigidaire washer and dryer, $250. 250-342-1354.

FIREWOOD

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

Seasoned Firewood for Sale. $250/ bush cord delivered, 250-688-0373.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

2002 Kawasaki 1500 Nomad FI, 21,000 kms. Metallic pearl beige, regularly serviced, complete serviced 21,000 kms. New battery, extras, $4,500. 250-342-0152.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

Reduced to Sell, $4,400. 2008 Ford Focus, 2 door, black, Grandma driven causing a few scratches and dents. 98,000 kms, well maintained, new battery, new tires. Call 250-342-5727.

RV LOTS FOR SALE

FITNESS

Zumba Fitness-Julie Parent STRONG by Zumba HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) classes begin Tuesday September 18th at J.A. Laird Elementary School Gym. Classes run from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Please note this is NOT a Zumba class. This class contains no dance movements and is a High Intensity Interval Training program that is designed to push you to your limits. If you like to challenge yourself in every way – this is the class for you. Check out a demo of this class at Strongbyzumba.com. For more information please call Julie Parent at 250-341-5474 by phone or text.

FITNESS

Zumba Fitness-Julie Parent

Zumba Fitness Classes begin Wednesday September 19th at J.A. Laird Elementary School Gym. Classes run 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday. For more information, please contact Julie Parent at 250-3415474 by phone or text. And Checkout my Facebook page.

FREE GIVEAWAY

FREE: older large fridge and small bar fridge. Good for beer/pop. Located Radium RV park. You move Oct 1315. Text 403-816-7942 Email mcguire1hagel@xplornet.com.

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: Eavestroughs to fall yard cleanup, tree cutting, deck repairs, roofs, small moves. Blinds, drapery and installation. Handyman services 250-6882897 or 403-861-8782.

A.J. Siding and Eavestrough Serving the Valley for 24 years. 5” continuous gutter All types of siding, soffit and facia. Phone 250-342-7177 for an appointment.

SERVICES

THE HEARTFELT COMPANION: Services for Seniors 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. Leanne Brooks 250-341-5683, invermerehomecare.com for more info.

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.

Black Forest Restaurant is hiring F/T for Kitchen and Dining Room. Come and join our schnitzel team! Email, call or drop off resume. 250-342-9417 careers@ blackforestrestaurant.com.

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 years 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.

and still have this intense drive and love to live?” the young Ms. Superstein asked herself.

How did they board the bus every day knowing it was always a possibility that the bus could blow up? How did they move so freely through their lives without being controlled by fear? How did they live knowing they could die?

Filled with questions, Ms. Superstein began writing lyrics in Hebrew, puzzling over the opposites she saw in the streets.

Years later, while she was developing her latest album, Worlds Apart, the lyrics from her time in Is rael “kind of re-emerged” and she set them to music.

Her Hebrew song – called Hakol – and the al bum as a whole are about “reconciling all of these opposites” between love and fear, strife and freedom,

HELP WANTED

$Hiring$

We are looking to add permanent people to our team. If you are a carpenter, painter, roofer, tile setter, or want to learn new skill sets, we can provide year round employment with better than average wages. Call or text 250342-5682 or drop by the Home Renovation Centre, 492 Arrow Rd.

Fuze Food is hiring full time/ part-time line cooks and front counter attendants. We offer great wages, tips, and free food when on shift. Great team environment, opportunity for advancement in the company (management/supervisory positions). Email Sarah at fuzefood@gmail.com.

Carpenter/Labourer needed for full-time work. Invermere and surrounding area. Wage depends on experience as well as work effort. Willing to train. Please contact Rene at 250-688-2068.

HELP WANTED

PRIME Bookkeeping is looking for a reliable and self-motivated bookkeeper to join our team! Must have accounting courses under your belt, and experience and knowledge with accounting software. Please email your resume to trina@ primebookkeeping.ca.

Strata Management Assistant

Mountain Creek Properties Ltd. requires a Strata Management Assistant to start immediately. We are looking for a team player with excellent administration, management and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word. The successful candidate will have the capability and desire to become a licensed Strata Manager. This is a temporary full-time position but could lead to permanent full-time. Please email resume, along with salary expectations, to LPeppard@mountaincreek.ca.

Fairmont Vacation

Villas Mountainside 250-345-6341or mountainsidevillas.com

Fairmont Villa Management at Mountainside is now accepting full-time, part-time and student applications for our Housekeeping Department

We o er year-round employment, competitive wages starting at $15/hour (based on experience), a generous bene t package and the use of our recreation center and pools to successful applicants. If you would enjoy working in a friendly, well organized team environment, we welcome your application.

Please contact Debbie by phone at 250-345-6341 ext 22 or fax your resume attention Debbie to 250-345-6299 or email resumes to debbiec@mountainsidevillas.com

All Season Vacation Villas

and loneliness and connection.

“There are two sides to everything, even in one situation,” she said, and has the song to prove it.

While she uses the same lyrics for two renditions of Star Blues, the songs are otherwise opposites. She describes one version as “grey and stoney... kind of heartbreaking... and full of longing,” while the sec ond version is exuberant, includes a horn section and is “really easy to groove along to.”

Ms. Superstein, who is from Vancouver, will be stopping in Invermere on her fall tour across Western Canada. She will be performing at Pynelogs Art Gal lery and Cultural Centre on Tuesday, October 2nd.

She’s “really stoked to get on the road” and is es pecially enthusiastic about her gig in Invermere after having played in town a few times before.

“It’s one of my all-time favourite places to be. It’s a magical place,” she said.

IT Support Specialist Full-time Position

Come join one of the fastest growing technical companies in the Beautiful Rocky Mountain Region of British Columbia. We support some of the largest resorts in our region. is gives the right applicant the option to both work and play in an area known for its world famous golf and skiing.

e full job description can be found at: http://www.mountaincreektech.ca/ ITSupportSpecialist.htm

Accounts Receivable/ Receptionist

An Accounts Receivable/Receptionist is required for an Invermere IT company. is position would be part-time, approximately 24 hours per week and performed at the residence of the successful candidate.

e ideal candidate would possess the following quali cations:

• Experience in Accounts Receivable, preferably with Quickbooks

• Excellent computer skills: Excel, Word and Outlook

• Detail oriented and highly organized

• A self-starter and capable of working with minimal supervision e position involves invoicing, booking appointments, receiving orders, answering the phone, drafting estimates, creating work orders and making bank deposits.

If you are interested in working for a busy and growing company on a part-time basis and from your home, please send your resume to LBrown@mountaincreektech.ca

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION

e Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley (HSCV) is an inclusive organization that values compassionate care, con dentiality, and professionalism in delivering End of Life, Bereavement and Public Education programming. e society relies on dedicated volunteer committees formed to meet the objectives of the organization.

e HSCV Board of Directors is seeking a passionate, motivated, self-starter who aligns with the values and philosophy to serve as full time Executive Director of the HSCV. e desired qualities include active listening with positive communication, decision making, and problem solving skills, exibility, multitasking and e ective management skills. ere is a need to relate with genuine authenticity and sensitivity to every member of the team and to our clients.

e Executive Director (ED) is the public face of Hospice and the team leader of the organization. e ED administers and oversees all planning, operations and activities of the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley (HSCV) which serves rural communities in the Columbia Valley. Communicates comfortably with business and others in leadership roles.

e ED reports directly to the HSCV Board of Directors through the President and the Chair of the Society. Works with the Board of Directors and all committees of the Board to ensure the smooth running of the organization, and that the organization is in alignment with the Vision and Mission Ensures support and administrative assistance to the Board.

Education & Experience:

1. A wide range of educational and professional backgrounds will be considered, however a post-secondary degree is required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in managing a society and/or a program in the helping professions.

2. Demonstrated experience and excellence required for fundraising/fund development, marketing, event management, advocacy,and community image/awareness.

3. Demonstrated experience and excellence in resource management.

4. Knowledge and understanding of the philosophy of hospice care and the needs of the dying, their families and the bereaved.

5. Knowledge and/or demonstrated experience working with boards under Policy Governance Model an asset.

For more in depth information regarding the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley and the Executive Director position visit www.hospicesocietycv.com/employment.

For those interested in pursuing this opportunity, please forward a cover letter and resume to board@hospicesocietycv.com No later than October 15, 2018.

BEY ND THE BLUE LINE

Weekend with the Rockies

Columbia Valley Rockies are now 4 and 1 after lacing up against the Golden Rockets on Friday, September 21st at their home opener.

e teams held a moment of silence as they gathered in a circle with the Rockets at centre ice to honour the Humboldt Broncos players, coaches and sta . On April 6th, 2018, the Humboldt Broncos bus was travelling to a playo hockey game. Sixteen players succumbed to their injuries and 13 were injured when a westbound semi-trailer struck the northbound bus near Armley, Saskatchewan. To honour those players the Columbia Valley Rockies will be wearing Humboldt Bronco stickers on their helmets this season.

e team started strong and was playing a good deal of time in the Rockets’ end. Recognition goes out to the Rockets’ goalie as he played well. e opening period ended in a stalemate with no goals scored. Shots on goal were 12 to 7 in favour of the hometown Rockies.

e second period started with a quick goal at 19:15 by Jesse Carr with assists by Chase Hawkins and Erik Lloyd. e crowd erupted with the home opening goal of the season.

However the Rockets answered with two goals. As coach Wade Dubielewicz suggested: “We decided to

take the second period o .” e Rockies came out ready in the third but ran into penalty trouble. Golden added another on a power play goal to take a 3 to 1 lead. e Rockies were able to answer back late in the tilt with a goal by Jesse Carr assisted by Dylan Fontaine and Chase Hawkins. e Rockies pulled their goalie late in the game but the Rockets hung on for the win. Coach Wade Dubielewicz offered his nal observations: “I give Golden full credit. ey outworked us.”

e Rockies on Saturday, September 22nd hosted their fth an-

nual Columbia Valley Rockies Golf Tournament at CopperPoint Golf course. A great time was had by many participants, and all the players enjoyed time with sponsors, families and volunteers.

e Rockies would like to thank everyone who came out to support the team during this tremendous event and the sponsors, organizations that donated prizes, volunteers, golfers, families and friends of the event. e Columbia Valley Rockies would like to extend a special thank you to the chairperson of the event this year, Tracey McMann, for her efforts in making this a wonderful day!

Submitted by Columbia Valley Rockies

Jesse Carr takes a thwarted shot on the net.

Photo by Dauna Ditson

Save-On-Foods Correction Notice

In our weekly flyer dated September 27 to October 3, 2018 Turkey was incorrectly advertised. The price should have read 1.74/kg. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Thank you.

Notice of Intent

Rocky Mountain District Road Closure

Notice is given, pursuant to Section 60(2) of the Transportation Act, that the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastruc ture has received an application to permanently close a portion of unconstruc ted road adjacent to Lot A, District Lots 353 and 9040, Kootenay District Plan 2027, except Plans 16482 and R317, in Edgewater B.C., and that such closed road be vested pursuant to Section 60 of the Transportation Act

The proposed closure is approximately 6.3 metres by 145.3 metres. A plan showing the proposed road closure may be viewed at the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Rocky Mountain District office at 129 10th Avenue South, Cranbrook, B.C. , V1C 2N1, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Anyone wanting to provide comments of support or objection to this application for road closure should indicate their concerns in writing to the aforementioned address or by email to Cliff.Razzo@gov.bc.ca no later than October 19, 2018.

For more information, please contact Cliff Razzo, Development Approvals Technician by telephone at 250 426-1516 or by email at Cliff.Razzo@gov.bc.ca

of

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to be elected

Surname Usual Names Sterzer Karl Woodward Brian

of Councillor – Four

to be elected

Surname Usual Names Charbonneau Benoit Delorme Marie Lake Bill Marcil Paul McCutcheon Douglas Swerdferger Kimberly Webb Roy

VOTING DAY will be open to

ed electors of the Village of

Flats on Saturday, October 20, 2018 between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm at the

Centre (Village o ce) 8866 Grainger Road.

ADVANCE VOTING will be available to quali ed electors as follows: Wednesday, October 10, 2018, 8 am and 8 pm, and Wednesday, October 17, 2014, 8 am and 5 pm at the Columbia Discovery Centre (Village o ce), 8866 Grainger Road

If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register, you must meet the following quali cations:

• 18 years of age or older

• Canadian citizen

• resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day

• resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Canal Flats for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and

• not otherwise disquali ed by law from voting.

Resident electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identi cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identi cation is not necessary. The identi cation must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identi cation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

Sylvie Hoobano , Chief Election O cer

precious, awesome, amazing Bible

By Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship Church

Just recently we were blessed  with a donation of 6 cases of Bibles to the church, this reminded me of the importance of the Bible in my life and the life of many Christian. However for many, Gods Word is not important and It should be.

Gods Word is Life itself to the soul.

2 Timothy 3:16,17 NKJV “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is pro table for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

e Bible is true and it helps to clarify what God desires for us, and from us. e Bible is useful to teach us what is true, it helps us realize what is wrong in our lives, and it helps to straighten us out and teaches us to do what is right.  We were talking the other night at Bible Study on the importance of getting into Gods Word each day, and as we do it shows us areas where the truth is not active in our lives. I read somewhere that the Bible is not just a book that we read through and get the understanding and move on to the next. e Bible needs to be read daily so that the truth will be exposed little by little, and the Holy Spirit will have a foothold to conform our life to the desires of God.

e Bible completes us,  the Bible is inspired by God so that we may know the truth, so that we may be complete. Complete for what? - “thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

What good work? To share the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

e Bible has Christ at the beginning, the middle and the end.

In the beginning, after God created the heavens and the earth, he created man. Man rebelled against God and since then all of us are sinners before God. e Word tells us that the wages of sin is death, or separation from God. In the middle, Jesus Christ died on a cross to pay the penalty for our sin, we can have forgiveness of sin through His sacri ce. We can be reunited with God. In the end, Christ is coming again, and all of us who  have accepted what He did for us on the cross, when we repent from our sin, we go on to spend all of eternity with Him.

It is in the Book, take time to read the Book, get to know the Book get to know Jesus, become complete in Him.

All the wisdom and knowledge we’ll ever need in life is found in the Bible. Many times people are in desperate need for a direct word from God. Often God speaks directly to us from His Word, the Bible. When we read the Bible with an open heart, it’s like God is speaking directly to us! Paul tells us “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us.” We must make His Word a priority in our life. As we do, God will empower us to live the abundant life He’s called us to.

Need a Bible? Want a Bible? Give us a call, or drop into the Blessing rift Store in Radium.

Scripture taken from New King James Version Copyright 1979 by omas Nelson Inc. Used by permission.

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

Sunday, September 30th at 10:30 a.m.

CELEBRATION SUNDAY, “HOLY – Su ering And e Story Of Jesus” … Pastor Matt Moore ministering. e Lord’s Supper will be served.

“K.I.D.S.” Church during the Morning Service. 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • o ce@lwac.ca • www.lwac.ca

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED

Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Children & Youth Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 1st and 3rd Sunday, March - December 9 a.m.: All Saint’s, Edgewater 2nd Sunday, 7 p.m.: June - October at 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

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 every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere (Small Chapel) Pastor Ron Tabbert • Parish O ce: 250-426-7564 Email: mtzionlc@hotmail.com

RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 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. President Rick Daniels • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-421-3756

Supporters of the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley turned out in full force for the 6th annual Butter y Barn Dance fundraiser, held at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort’s ski chalet last Saturday, September 22nd.

Photo by Dauna Ditson

Rink and Recreation Service

Kevin Jamieson

Morris

Dan McKenzie

David Ruault

Dawn Bernard

Dennis Stevenson

Diane Ruault

Dustin Hemmelgarn

Eric Baes

Geraldine Cabelguen

Gerry Wilkie

Greg Zammit

Guy Lucas

Ian Nittel

Jared Babich

Jay Stovall

Kim Hemmelgarn

Krista Horn

Kim Hysert

Lars Sjoblom

Lorie Georgeson

• Lynn McCourt

• Michelle Babich

• Mark Smith

• Max Younk

• Mitch Jopp

• Neil Cabelguen

• Nicole Baes

• Rick Ruault

• Roberta Hall

• Robyn Brown

• Stan Nokelby

• Tan Keirne

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• Dan

• Terry Holden

• Ed Hone

• Michael

• Mitch Jopp

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Jeannette Foreman

Jed Pollard

Jessie Nichol

Jim Maione

Karel Wood

Keirna Nittel

Kelly Traverse

Kerry Jopp

• Tim Birkett

• Tim McIntosh

• Trish Hassett

• Ty Brown

• Tyrell Horvath

• Wayne Murphy

• Bruce Willox

• VJ Bishop Excavating

• CF Excavating –Cody Fuller

• Clay and Sarah McLean

• Coyote Manufacturing

• Current Edge Electric - Mark Smith

• Mark Chabot

• Columbia Basin Trust

• Darryl Goldsmith

• Edgewater Par 3 Golf

• Edgewater Seniors

• Greg Jopp

• KX ExcavatingShawn Kohorst

• Herb Kamphius

• Lake Windermere Lions Club

• LLW ConstructionLeon Wall

• Lorie Georgeson

• Lowell Westersund

• Matt Chomica

• Matt Murphy

• Mark Chabot

• Mitch Jopp Trucking

• Mountain Metals

• Pips Country Store

• Reinhart Construction

• Rocky Mtn Telecom

• Ruault Mechanical

• Stellar Concrete –Steve Passe

• S & S Scott

• Old Salzburg Restaurant

• Orval Roberts Trucking

• Regional District of East Kootenay

• Schnider Family via CVCF

• Universal Doors and Exteriors

• Westside Contractting

• Wikman Family Reunion

• Wolfe Mining