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FORE! — Rockies peaks loom behind the Mountainside golf course at the Fairmot Hot Springs Resort, where eager golfers can hit the greens starting today, Friday, March 29th (photo

by Kyla Brown Photography). Above: even the Easter Bunny is looking ahead to a season of long drives amidst majestic scenery (photo submitted).

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March 29, 2013

2013 Valley Golf Preview Golf season has arrived in the Columbia Valley! Here is The Pioneer’s 2013 update on the tees, fairways, bunkers, and greens — and everything in between — on courses throughout the valley.

Copper Point to take centre stage As one of two courses hosting the upcoming BC Amateur Golf Championships in July, Invermere’s Copper Point Golf Resort is looking forward to getting its name highlighted on the golf map of Western Canada.

The high-profile event will draw golfers from around B.C., Washington, Alberta, and beyond, and is expected to be a branding boon to valley golf courses. Copper Point will co-host the early rounds of play with The Springs course, and thanks to winning a coin flip, will also host the final round.

“It’s going to be a great time for us to showcase the valley and what we have here,” said Brian Schaal, general manager of Copper Point. He expects the mountain ranges will get some attention, as well as the hot springs and the lakes.

“The Point offers a great mixture of all of that,” he said, noting that the 18-hole course, built in 2004, offers some elevation changes, roughly hewn bunkers and excellent use of existing hills and ravines, some holes in the woods, and others with stunning mountain views. It also offers holes long enough to challenge serious golfers.

“On some courses you’re hitting a five iron off the tee; we don’t take the driver out of your hand,” explained Mr. Schaal. The course has had some of its bunkers filled in since last season, easing the challenge for novice golfers.

“Some bunkers were penalizing the wrong player, and we felt that was unfair,” said Mr. Schaal.

The course is coming off a good winter, and Mr. Schaal is hoping the luck extends into spring, which for the last four years has featured higher-than-average rainfall amounts.

From August 12th through 14th, the course will host the second annual Kelly Hrudey Charity Golf Classic, which supported two local charities last year as well

thirst of golfers seeking a new challenge.

The amateur golf tournament gets underway with practice rounds on Tuesday, July 9th and runs through July 12th. The first and second rounds will include 156 golfers.

“We’re basically donating the golf courses for the event,” explained Brent Taylor, director of golf at The Springs. “It’s not a lucrative thing for the golf courses themselves; its about branding and showing that there is a reason to go to the Columbia Valley.”

“When I first moved to valley from Calgary, the event would never have come here,” he said. The fact the B.C. Golf Association approached courses in the valley to host the tournament means they recognize “that we do have quality facilities,” said Mr. Taylor.

The course this year features a new tee box on Hole 14, making it a longer hole. The signature hole continues WIDE OPEN - A majestic view at the Copper Point Golf to be 149-yard Hole 17, which is situated on the edge of Resort.

Photo submitted the bluffs overlooking the Columbia wetlands, and requires a precise iron shot to clear a gorge. as one in Calgary.

The Springs is open today, Friday, March 29th.

The Copper Point course adjoins the The Ridge golf course via a tunnel under Highway 93/95. The shorter Ridge course, which steers clear of anything beyond a par New owners, same Greywolf 4 hole, takes about three hours to play. The Ridge course With new proprietors heading into their first season opened in May 2008. at the helm of the Greywolf Golf Course in Panorama, Each course allows kids 12 and under to play for regulars can expect the same high-quality golf experience free. Both boast full-colour GPS systems on the golf carts when the course opens in mid-May. and complete clubhouse amenities.

“We’re a new ownership group coming in here, so we’re not going to make any drastic changes moving forward,” head professional Justin Brown told The Pioneer.

The Springs seeks to quench thirst A new clubhouse will be built at the end of the season, After opening on May 1st, 1988, The Springs golf with construction set to begin on September 16th. The course is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year by co- new clubhouse will include indoor storage for golf carts. hosting the upcoming 2013 BC Amateur Golf Champi“It’s long overdue; the current clubhouse is essenonships in July. tially three trailers put together, so it’s a little bit beat up,” The 18-hole, championship length course seeks to said Mr. Brown. “We need to put something in there quench the thirst of golfers seeking a new challenge by that matches how good the golf course is. Hopefully it offering a test for all levels. The course is known for its will be ready for the beginning of the 2014 season.” quality par 3 holes. With the exposure generated by the upcoming golf event, the course is hoping to quench the Continued on page 3 . . .

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March 29, 2013 . . . Continued from page 2 A full menu will continue to be available at the existing clubhouse during the 2013 golf season.

The new owners are looking forward to the highly anticipated Homeowners Tournament in August, and the course highlight will continue to be the signature Hole #6, which challenges golfers to raise their drive from a mountainous pedestal over a deep canyon, against a backdrop of jagged mountain peaks.

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Fairmont boasts three improved courses Players teeing off at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort will find themselves swinging into a backdrop of luscious greens and mountain vistas sweeping over three courses.

The Mountainside course, which is Fairmont’s oldest and most traditional, was damaged by the mudslide of July 16th, 2012. The staff at Fairmont used the opportunity to strategically tweak and upgrade the course with the help of famed Canadian golf architect Doug Carrick of Carrick Design Golf Course Architects.

“We are really eager to showcase the new look of the Mountainside Golf Course with all of its new little improvements that we managed to make for the seven holes that were impacted by the debris slide,” said Peter Smith, executive vice-president at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

“Every opportunity we had on every hole we have improved the course from a golf playability perspective.”

For players looking for a more leisurely day of golf, the Riverside course weathered the mild winter in top form.

“We haven’t had any major freezes and thaws or ice buildups to deal with and the grass has responded very well,” Mr. Smith added. “We are looking forward to a great start.”

Fairmont has also added a piece of cutting-edge technology used by the Professional Golf Association to help golfers from beginners to pros master the perfect swing. The Track Man is a piece of digital equipment that employs radar technology to offer swing and ball flight analysis.

“We can teach an individual what is happening when they play and give them things that they can take away with them,” Mr. Smith explained. “They can come back and use this technology to see how they are doing on their own afterwards.”

Families looking for a truly inclusive golf experience will enjoy the pace of the Creekside Par 3 course, which is designed to offer a holistic experience for all player levels.

“We have something to offer everybody here,” Mr. Smith told The Pioneer. “From beginners and families

Wondrous Windermere — The sunlit 13th green of Windermere Valley Golf Course is showcased in pristine form.

Photo submitted and young folks all the way through to seniors who are wanting a little more exercise or avid golfers who want to play and be challenged.”

The season at Fairmont is set to swing March 29th at all three courses. For more information, please visit www.fairmonthotsprings.com .

Incentives and waterfalls new at Spur Valley Spur Valley Golf Resort’s 2013 season will introduce a customer loyalty program and some enchanting landscaping, additions that will complement the course’s adventurous holes and the legendary Tex-Mex clubhouse.

New aesthetic features have been added to Hole #5 on the left hand side. A well-placed sandtrap has been installed, and below that there’s a waterfall that cascades down into a pond with a fountain.

A loyalty card has become part of the business model.

The Spur Card will save golfers $5 per round during selected tee times. There’s a small fee to obtain the card and it’s valid Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

As always, the “best Mexican food north of Palm Springs” can be found at Spur Valley’s clubhouse.

There was no staff turnover at the course this year, and with the first green cut on Tuesday, the course is expected to be open by today.

For the purpose of maintaining Spur Valley Golf Resort’s sharp appeal, new signage has been put in place

for directional traffic.

For more info, please visit www.spurvalley.com .

Windermere Valley course enters season 25 The family-friendly Windermere Valley Golf Course is entering its 25th season with a confidence and tradition that’s reflected in the now-mature trees lining the course, located adjacent to the historic Alpine Ranch property.

The beautifully-maintained par-66 course offers a stiff challenge amidst scenic views of the Rocky Mountains. The conveniently short course allows it to be one of a few courses in the valley that can be played early on a Saturday or Sunday, allowing for other activities later in the day.

The course demands intelligent putting and an ever-changing approach to driving down the fairways, as treetops expand to create new barriers, explained course professional Dale Moore.

With three pros on the course, a fully stocked pro shop with club-fitting expertise, a restaurant and a friendly, laid-back atmosphere, the Windermere Valley Golf Course will continue to remain a favourite destination for valley golfers of all abilities.

The course opens today, Friday, March 29th.

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March 29, 2013

. . . Continued from page 3 Radium Resort offers historical holes With changes to three holes made in the offseason, the historic Radium Resort golf course has notched the difficulty to a par 71 course, up from the previous par of 69.

The course is ever evolving beast, having been opened in 1957. Back then, courses were a lot shorter, and usually had smaller greens, explained course manager Joe Evanoff.

Today, with a new tee box and an additional green off Hole #1, and new tee boxes on holes 2 and 18, the course offers a huge variety of options. A few highelevation tees offer panoramic views of the Columbia Valley. With four different tees for every hole, a golfer can cover from 5,255 yards to 6,071 yards in a round, depending on the tees they choose.

“People have really enjoyed the changes,”said Mr. Evanoff. The course’s age means its towering fir trees add an aesthetic not easily found at other courses in the valley. The fact the course is set alongside the 90room Radium Resort hotel and condos lends a unique feel to the course.

The Radium Resort golf course is set to open today, Friday, March 29th.

Campground expanding at Edgewater Par 3 The nine-hole Edgewater par-3 golf course is adding seven new camping spots this year, and is continuing to offer quality golf and excellent homemade pies.

“We’re in the middle of constructing a campground,” explained Jeanette Lautrup, who owns the course with her husband, George. The seven fullyserviced new sites will be in operation over the summer, and will include power, water, sewer, and a WiFi conection.

“All campgrounds have gone to lease; so many people stop and can’t find a place to stay overnight,” she said.

The course boasts the best homemade pies in the valley, including five pies that are always ready to be served up: lemon meringue, apple, bluebery rhubarb, cherry rhubarb, and raisin rhubarb.

“Word of mouth seems to be doing its thing,” said Mrs. Lautrup.

The course, found 11 kilometres north of the Radium Hot Springs junction with Highway 95, offers a different challenge on each hole. The course faces both the Rockies and the Purcell Mountains. The greens have wintered well and are ready for play, said Mrs. Latrup.

“We’re really the only true par 3 course in this area,” she said, noting the longest hole is 183 yards, while the shortest is just 83 yards. The cost to play the course is $17 including tax.

The course aims to open Saturday, March 30th, though the owners recommend watching a highway sign near Dry Gulch. which will make it clear whether the course is open or not. They also note that the course is accesssed from the highway, not from Edgewater.

WHERE EAGLES DARE — Eagle Ranch’s Hole 18 poses a formidable challenge to golfers — and a fitting final test before leaving the course to enjoy the resort’s 19th hole amenities.

Barn dances coming to Coy’s Par 3 Coy’s Par 3 has been open for about 25 years, and each year the Coy family has maintained its par-three golf course and equipment. The biggest difference this year will be the addition of barn dances on site — a suitable addition for a course set on an old farm. The dances will be open to the public and will feature compelling local bands.

There were no major changes to the holes between this season and last, and the prices have also stayed the same at $14 per round. Golfers often assume that because Coy’s is a par three course, it will be easy, but players who practise at courses like Riverside will frequently have trouble getting the same score every time.

Early mornings and big efforts have brought Coy’s Par 3 to life before April – the nine-hole course and its driving range are both now in service.

The menu in the clubhouse is the same as last year, but there will be new lunch and dinner specials.

Check out www.coyspar3.ca for more information about the course, including pictures, rates, up-to-date listings and a course description.

Dining to highlight Eagle Ranch Eagle Ranch is set to soar to the top of every golfers expectations this spring with a host of new features, which begin with updates to the clubhouse.

“We are changing the fine dining area of our restaurant into a steakhouse,” said Stephen Haggard, head golf professional at the resort. “The décor and menu will

change as well as the east deck will be elevated for an evening dining experience.”

The elegant eatery at Eagle Ranch, Saliken, will change to its new moniker of Rustica when renovations and upgrades are completed this spring.

In addition to upgrades at the clubhouse, the fullystocked golf shop will also become the exclusive dealer of Ralph Lauren’s golf line in the Columbia Valley.

Once golfers have outfitted themselves with the latest in designer fashion, a newly-redesigned playing experience awaits them over the luscious greens of Eagle Ranch’s 18-hole championship golf course.

“Eagle Ranch offers a phenomenal playing experience from the time that you pull up and are greeted at the bag drop to hitting up the 19th hole,” said Amanda Henderson, marketing manager at Stone Creek Resorts.

Although they are not releasing any details on changes to the field of play at Eagle Ranch, golfers can expect an updated family-friendly experience on the course.

“Golfers at Eagle Ranch receive much more than a round of golf —they receive a golf experience that is second to none, not only in B.C., but in Canada,” Mr. Haggard said.

The course will open for business on April 11th.

Golfers looking to save on their green fees are encourage to purchase prepaid golf cards, which are available up until April 10th. For more information, please visit www.eagleranchresort.com .

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Palace of play With more than 13 golf courses in the Columbia Valley, players have the ability to swing all week.

Pictured, clockwise, from left to right: hole 15 of Eagle Ranch Resort displays its elegant summer greenery and challenging obstacles; in Fairmont Hot Springs Coy’s Par 3 course gives golfers a taste of the luxurious lay of the land with ornate water features and challenging rolling fairways; located north of Edgewater, Spur Valley Golf Resort showcases long smooth fairways at the foot of the Rocky Mountains.

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March 29, 2013

Rippers ready to slash slalom challenge

By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff A cyclone of slalom snowboarding is ready to spin down the slopes of Panorama Mountain Resort as the largest snowboarding competition in Canada prepares to shred into its 26th anniversary on March 30th-31st.

With $40,000 in prizes and giveaways for this year, the Easy Rider Snowboard Cup will be held on a speciallydesigned slalom course located on the Powder Trail run.

The slalom course was originally used for ski racing at Panorama, but has been tweaked by resort staff exclusively for the Easy Rider.

“The course is made and designed so that anybody that rides a snowboard can make it down,” said Warren Currie, event organizer and owner of Edmonton’s Easy Rider extreme sports shop. “The guys that want to go really fast can go fast and everybody else can go around gates, make turns and have fun.”

The eldest competitor to slash their way down the banked slalom course competed two years ago at the age of 72, while the youngest boarder began their first race at the age of three, Warren said. Although he has seen it all while organizing the event, which is the third longest-running snowboard competition in Canada, Warren can still recall some of his fondest memories of the Easy Rider.

“Personally, the most memorable thing would be the

first year that each of my two kids competed in it because one of them is now 18 and he has competed in 13 of them and the other is 14 and has competed in 11 of them,” the organizer explained. “Riding with my family and with all my customers has been amazing.”

Many of the original snowboarders, who participated as youngsters, when the event began 26 years prior, are now bringing their own children to the Easy Rider with the same passion they displayed as youth, Warren added.

Although eager competitors do earn gold, silver and bronze podium spots at the event, the treasure trove of prizes are handed out at random over giveaway draw. a two hour “There are no prizes for 1st, 2nd or 3rd because those guys don’t need any more gear or recognition, but little Timmy that comes 173rd is stoked beyond all belief to win anything,” he said.

The event begins with each competitor completing a single run down the banked slalom course on Saturday,

March 30th, which is followed by a mystery event later that afternoon.

Despite the secrecy shrouding the bonus round of competition, riders will need to make sure they keep their hands injury-free if they wish to plant their way onto the podium, Warren hinted. On Sunday riders will get their last chance to achieve slalom success before the prize giveaway.

“The Easy Rider Cup is really about the camaraderie, participating in the event, making new friends and enjoying your time snowboarding,” said Ryan Stimming, risk manager for Panorama Mountain Resort. “It is about not only non-competitive fun, but it is also about getting people out there on their snowboards.”

The Easy Rider Cup was originally held at Jasper’s Marmot Basin Ski Resort for the first 22 years of competition before it moved to Panorama Mountain Resort four years ago.

“Jasper sucked the fun out of it,” Warren said. “The response and respect that Panorama has given us and the snowboarding consumer is why we are there.”

For more information on The Easy Rider Snowboard Cup, please contact the store at 780-413-4554 or visit Panorama Mountain Village at www.panoramaresort.com .

The non-profit charity group Riders Aid will also be on the mountain raising funds and awareness for the basic needs of the developing world. For more information, please contact info@riders-aid.com .

Panorama gets set for wild final week

By Greg Amos Piuoneer Staff With just over a week remaining, Panorama’s 20122013 ski and board season is slated to end on a high note, with a slew of races, gear tryouts and fun activities to enjoy — including a free final day of skiing on April 7th for all Columbia valley residents.

“As part of Panorama’s 50th Anniversary, we are welcoming the valley to celebrate with us by enjoying a free day of skiing and festivities,” explained Rick Jensen, president and CEO of Panorama Mountain Village.

“Over the last 50 years, the valley has helped in countless ways to contribute to the identity and infrastructure of Panorama and we wanted to take the opportunity to extend our thanks.”

Anyone who lives from Cranbrook to Spillimacheen

is eligible for the free day. A valid driver’s license, student card or hydro bill including a local address will count as proof of residence at the mountain’s Guest Services desk.

From March 30th through April 4th, Panorama is hosting the Spring Series FIS ski races, the last big race of the season in Canada and a final chance to score points toward making a provincial or national ski team.

About 100 young men and 70 young women from Canada, the U.S., Australia, Germany, Japan, and even Morocco and Eritrea will take part. The event will kick off with two days of slalom racing, followed by two days of super G races and two days of giant slalom races. Skiers interested in checking out the high-speed super G action are encouraged to view the race from the top of the Mile One chair.

On March 30th and 31st, the slopes will be shredded by riders competing in the 26th Annual Easy Rider

Snowboard Cup (see above story for more info.)

From April 5th through 7th, the Alberta K1 Finals ski races will take place, pitting 12 and 13 year olds against each other in giant slalom and highlytechnical kinder kombi races. About 150 youths are expected to take part.

Also from April 5th to 7th, Panorama’s Mountain Spring Festival will give skiers a final chance to bask in the warm sun and enjoy a barbeque on a south-facing deck. The weekend includes free tobogganing on Friday night, and a gear demo day on the ski hill on Saturday, April 6th, in which skiers can try out a selection of 20132014 Nordica, Rossignol and Salomon skis.

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Ample snow for final week at RK Heliski

ROLLING IN THE DEEP — A group of skiers from Calgary enjoys the High Cauldron run in the Cauldron Glacier area on a Saturday, March 23rd RK Heliski outing.

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Local powder hounds can take advantage of both shoulder season rates and the demise of the Harmonized Sales Tax for the final week of high-altitude outings offered by RK Heliski.

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“It’s been a good season, with lots of good snowfall,” said operations manager Rod Gibbons. With landing zones as high as 3,400 metres, winter is still intact at many of the peaks contained within RK’s heliski tenure.

“It’s been full winter; we had -20 C a few days ago when we were landing,” he said. “It’s still great winter skiing.”

As Panorama Mountain Village shuts down after the first week in April, the lack of guests nearby makes it uneconomical for RK’s helicopters to keep flying, despite

the abundant snow, said Mr. Gibbons.

“We do have extensive north-facing terrain, so even if we are getting more seasonable temperatures and sunshine, which tends to wreck the quality of those solar exposures, we can still find good skiing in the northern exposure of glaciers that have bowls that are high up,” he said.

Alpine bowls in Farnham Glacier and the Cauldron Glacier, found on the west side of Jumbo Pass, are two prime late season heli-skiing destinations.

“That’s where we are always targeting to go skiing at this time of the year,” said Mr. Gibons.

Looking back on the company’s 43rd season of operations, Mr. Gibbons said strong snowfall to start the season propelled the company towards a succesful operations year, marred only by the death of a customer in an avalanche in February — the first fatal accident in the company’s history. By the end of this year, RK Heliski will have taken 1,750 revenue guests on powder ski outings, while emplying a staff of about 25 people.

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Paragliding pilots to soar over Panorama Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff Paragliders at Panorama Mountain Village this weekend will be partaking in the excitement of Easter by way of a unique airborne event now in its 16th year.

Over 30 pilots from B.C. and Alberta will once again converge on the ski resort for the annual Paragliding Easter Meet at Panorama. It’s a long weekend of flying, skiing and socializing that is as among spectators as it is for those flying in the sky, according to organizer and local professional paraglider, Max Fanderl.

“Really, it’s all about the spectators; they really enjoy it when people fly,” Max told The Pioneer.

Flying will take place all weekend long from Friday to Sunday, starting at about 9 a.m. each morning. The pilots will be taking off from two different sites, the main one being about three quarters up the ski hill where up to seven different wings can spread out at once.

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SNOWBIRDS — Over 30 pilots will be spreading their wings to paraglide in the sky above Panorama Mountain Village this weekend.

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What makes the paragliding event uniquely Easter is the challenge contest

whereby each pilot must tie a coloured plastic bag filled with snow — which is for all practical purposes their Easter egg — to their harness, then drop the egg from the air at about 200 feet into a target Easter nest set up where the ski hill and golf course meet.

“People can watch from the ski hill, and ski right down to us,” said Max. Pilots will be dropping their eggs all day long, he said. Normally, participants fly two to four times a day, until roughly 3 p.m.

The second task facing the pilots will be a cross country challenge on Saturday afternoon (Sunday if the weather doesn’t co-operate) from Panorama to the shores of Lake Windermere, where they will land on the beach next to James Chabot Provincial Park in Athalmer.

And sticking with tradition, the pilots will be raising the roof ski resort -style at Panorama’s T-Bar & Grill on Saturday night, and anyone is welcome to join them for drinks and a great time.

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Valley’s Easter egg hunts just a hop away Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff From north to south, the Columbia Valley will be a candy gold mine for kids this Easter weekend. Traditional Easter egg hunts are taking place in four different communities on Sunday, March 31st, and they are bound to be busy events due to forecasted sunny skies and the promise of great chocolate bounty.

Canal Flats Starting in the south is the Easter egg hunt at the Canal Flats Civic Centre. Not only will attendees walk away with baskets and bags full of treats, but free hot dogs will also be offered, starting at 11:30 a.m.

Children ages 12 and under are invited to participate in the actual hunt, which begins at noon. Supervision is required for any children under the age of six. In case any adults are feeling left out, an Easter bingo night is planned for Monday, April 1st, also at the Civic Centre. Starting time is 7 p.m., there will be a $250 bonanza, and anyone who shows up wearing an Easter bonnet is bound to win a prize. Door

HOP TO IT — Kids in the Columbia Valley have four community Easter egg hunts to choose between on Sunday, March 31st.

File photo prizes will handed out as well.

Fairmont Hot Springs Further north at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, the resort’s annual Easter egg hunt will be starting a little earlier in the day at 11 a.m. Head to what’s called Base Camp on the road up to the hot pools, and expect

beautiful baskets to be handed out as draw prizes in addition to an egg-citing hunt filled with guaranteed fun.

Windermere In the lakeside community of Windermere, the Windermere Community Association’s 8th annual Easter egg hunt

will begin even earlier at 10 a.m. in the school field adjacent to the community hall. Dairy Queen bags will be handed out to participants or bring your own.

To give all youngsters a fair chance at filling their bags, the field will be divided into three different areas for three age groups: 4 and under, 5 to 8 and 9 to 12.

The hunt starts when the whistler blows and in addition to collecting the candy, everyone has to find a plastic egg (one per person) and bring it into the hall to collect a prize. The Easter Bunny will be making a special appearance so don’t leave your camera at home.

Radium Hot Springs Three kilometres north of Radium Hot Springs, the most northerly Easter egg hunt in the valley will take place at the Old Eaton House at Elk Park Ranch.

As this event isn’t scheduled to begin until 1 p.m., chocolate-loving children who have already been to one of the other egg hunts in the valley have another chance to load up on even more Easter treats a little bit later in the day. Be sure to bring your own basket to this one too.

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in the egg. Sift flour with dry ingredients and combine with creamed mixture. Spread dough over the bottom and sides of a buttered 9x9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes. To prepare the filling, press the cottage cheese through a sieve or put it in a plastic bag and crush it with a rolling pin on a table.

Beat the eggs. Add sugar and continue beating. Beat in butter. Combine with cheese. Stir in remaining ingredients except raisins. Mix thoroughly. Add raisins. Spoon mixture over the partially baked crust. Bake in a slow oven (300 to 350 degrees F) for about one hour. Do not remove the syrnyk from pan.

— Taken from the Traditional Ukrainian Cookery (courtesy of Lucy Miller), a collection of selected recipes published in Western Ukraine before World War II. rolling it in your hands. If ingredients hold together, your crust is perfect. Scoop out crust mixture in a 7” spring-form pan or pie plate lined with saran wrap, and press firmly, making sure edges are well-packed and base is relatively even throughout.

Warm coconut oil and honey in a small saucepan on low heat until liquid, then whisk to combine. Place all filling ingredients (except raspberries) into food processor and blend on high until very smooth. Pour about 2/3 of mixture onto crust and smooth with spatula.

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March 29, 2013

Easter egg tradition is an ancient art form Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff If anyone has ever wondered about the significance of eggs during Easter, look no further than the ancient Eastern European tradition of egg decorating.

Commonly referred to as Ukrainian Easter eggs, these artistic masterpieces find their roots in pre-Christian times.

“There is on record eggs being decorated as far back as almost 2,000 years ago,” said Invermere artist Silena Ewen.

Silena began making pysanky, or Ukrainian Easter eggs, about six years ago after she discovered a bowl of old eggs at her parents house that she and her siblings had made as kids.

Egg decorating was something of a tradition in her partly Polish family.

“Prior generations had done it and my mom had the stuff when I was a kid to do the

Ukrainian Easter eggs but none of us really knew how so we kind of played with it,” said Silena. “They were terrible looking.”

Despite their unappealing appearance, the eggs had a profound effect on her, and she decided to order a $20 kit online that came with three dyes, a little how-to guide, and a kitska, the traditional design tool that draws hot wax and looks like a little pen.

“After that first egg, I was absolutely hooked,” Silena said.

Historically, eggs were more often decorated in the spring as a symbol of fertility, and appeared en masse at Beltane spring festivals. Painted eggs were also buried in the fields to help make them more fertile, or put in barns with the animals.

“They were also done year round,” Silena said.

“It’s important that you give them as a gift — most people don’t make them for themselves; they’re given as a gift.”

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“There’s also a meandering line design that goes around an egg and never ends,” she said. “The line is white and evil would be trapped on that line and be unable to get out because it’s never-ending.”

What thrills her about the art form is the precision it requires, which not only appeals to her inner perfectionist, but supports it.

“I love the detail work; I love striving for that perfection,” Silena said. “But

you’re working on something that’s imperfect in the first place; the eggs are never perfectly balanced and round, and they’re never perfectly smooth, and if you make a mistake, there’s no method of correction so you have to accept it and move on.”

Her ornately painted eggs have been sold through Village Arts, and have also been on display at Pynelogs. Silena’s work will next be seen at Wings Over the Rockies Art Show taking place at Pynelogs from April 30th to May 12th. To learn more or to register for a workshop, visit Silena’s website at www.mosscampion.ca.

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