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On Saturday, February 28th, an important dedication took place at Panorama Mountain Resort in honour of a beloved local figure who passed away in 2013. Don Bilodeau, a former VP of Sales and Marketing for Panorama and General Manager for Fairmont Hot Springs Resort ski area, is being memorialized by having a run named after him. The run, located in Taynton Bowl, has changed from B2nd to Donny B’s. The Bilodeau family thanks Panorama Mountain Resort and general manager Steve Paccagnan for making it happen, and everyone who contributed to the dedication by skiing the new run and toasting Mr. Bilodeau at the end of the day at the Elkhorn Cabin, located off the Champaign chair, which he brought up the mountain with a bulldozer in 1997.

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VALLEY NEWS

OCP draft bylaw provokes citizen delegation

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Emotion ran high during this week’s council meeting as a delegation of 15 citizens voiced concern about a draft bylaw melding Invermere’s existing official community plan (OCP) with the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (better known as Imagine Invermere) into a single new OCP. The citizens were upset about changes in the final draft of the new OCP, particularly around issues of agricultural land and possible boundary expansion.

“We sat down and went through the two versions (the second draft, drawn up planning company Urban System last fall following public consultation, and the final draft, which included input from council) basically line by line and that’s when we started to notices some of these changes,” said Dale Wilker, who presented to council on behalf of the delegation.

Mr. Wilker specifically highlighted the removal of section 2.3 of the second draft of the new OCP, titled “Rural Resource Land Use Policies,” which he said focused on the

preservation of agricultural land. In the final draft of the new OCP, section 2.3 is titled “Economic Development Policies.” He said that while the policies outlined in “Economic Development Policies” are good, he is deeply disappointed that “Rural Resource Land Use Policies” no longer exists. Invermere mayor Gerry Taft characterized the entire contents of the original 2.3 section as well-intentioned, but repetitive and not necessarily of practical application, saying that is why it was taken out. “I think it is important that an OCP is relevant,” he said. Delegation member Meredith Hamstead said that by considering relevant needs today instead of potential needs for the future, in terms of agricultural lands, council was missing the mark of what an OCP should do. Mr. Wilker further raised concerns about wetlands, pointing out that section 4.4.4.1 in the second draft, which dealt with conservation and preservation of wetlands, is gone from the final draft. The delegation also had misgivings around Invermere expanding its boundaries.

“Why are we including items such as ‘the district will evaluate potential areas for expanding the district’s boundaries’ when according to (the district’s) information, we have

more than 4,500 units of potential development (within the current boundaries)?” asked Mr. Wilker.

Councillor Justin Atterbury responded that since the new OCP will likely have a 15-to-20-year shelf life, including the possibility of future boundary expansion gives future councils the opportunity to talk about it.

“We’re not saying it’s going to happen tomorrow. We’re saying we may need to look at this in the next 15 to 20 years. Not all urban expansion is good, but growth is happening a lot in the valley,” said Mr. Atterbury, adding many recent developments in the valley are near Invermere and affect Invermere, but that the district has no say in how, when and where those developments are built since they are technically outside Invermere boundaries.

“If you look at the east side of the lake, there are a lot of exclusive developments with not much connectivity,” said Mr. Taft, adding those are all characteristics the district’s current growth policies discourage. “But that’s what we’ll get more of, maybe much closer to town, unless we choose to expand and put some guidelines in place.”

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Dispute over big game hunting allocations continues

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Whether or not a hunter is from British Columbia determines what big game lotteries they can enter, and after the provincial government rebalanced the allocation late last year, resident hunters are feeling ripped off.

“The formula we’ve been using worked very well. Why all of a sudden is it not being used?” asked Rick Hoar, president of the Lake Windermere District Rod

and Gun Club.

The hunting of big game animals — such as moose, grizzly bears and mountain goats — is controlled through an allocation system, which requires hunters to enter into a limited entry draw.

According to the Canadian Press, the previous allocations were 6,200 tickets going to resident hunters and 1,350 to non-resident hunters. The province had originally tweaked the numbers for allocated game to 6,100 for residents, leaving 1,450 for non-residents.

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I seldom wear a watch of late as I rely on my cell phone to check the time. I learned that the mere act of holding an electronic device in your hand, in this case a cell phone, was sufficient to be charged with distracted driving. Obviously, there are a number of ways of being distracted, but we are dealing with an electronic device.

Driving around town in my private vehicle, I can see that we have an issue with driving while distracted. With our traffic safety initiative for this fiscal year, we will focus on impaired driving and distracted driving. When time permits, we will be conducting specific operations, which may be stationary operations, to target drivers using their cell phone or other electronic devices. The fine is $161 and it comes with points. The bottom line for everyone is that we are going aggressive with cell phone charges. As a result, I searched my residence and found my watch.

• On Wednesday, March 4th at 1 a.m., Columbia Valley Detachment officers responded to a noise bylaw complaint in the 1300 block 11th Avenue. When the officer arrived, it was clear that the music being played in a residence was too loud. The tenant co-operated and turned the music down.

• On Thursday, March 5th at 9 a.m., the detachment received a complaint of theft of a wallet from the Lussier Hot Springs. The wallet is described as a green Guess-type wallet. The hot springs are located in the Kimberly Detachment area and the report was passed on.

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• On Saturday, March 7th at 1 p.m., the detachment received a number of complaints of a female shoplifting from various stores in the area. The stores included Kicking Horse Coffee Shop, Canadian Tire and Sobeys. On speaking with the 63 year old from Golden, in comments she made to the police she agreed to attend the Invermere & District Hospital to be evaluated by a doctor.

• On Sunday, March 8th at 1:11 a.m., a 200 GMC Sonoma was checked on 15th Aveue and 14th Street in Invermere. The driver had admitted to consuming liquor during the evening. An ASD demand was read and the driver blew a warn. The driver’s licence was prohibited for three days.

• On Monday, March 9th at 8:30 a.m., detachment officers responded to a disturbance at the Invermere & District Hospital. A 40-year-old male was causing a disturbance, becoming verbally and physically abusive to staff and patients. The male calmed down on police arrival and, from conversation and comments, police apprehended the male under the Mental Health Act and remained until the male was seen by a doctor.

Close to home Through the media, we learned of another Canadian Soldier killed while serving in Iraq. The men and women killed in action are often very young and we recognize the pain the family must be going through. With no personal connection, we will listen to the news, recognize the sacrifice, then carry on with our day-to-day lives. The recent death of Sgt. Andrew Doiron in Iraq has impacted the Detachment and all those in the community who knew Cst. Lindsay Doiron. Andrew is Lindsay’s brother. Lindsay worked on the traffic unit and lived in Radium until recently being transferred with her husband Cst. Christopher Ralph.

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Another World Cup podium for Osborne-Paradis

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Invermere’s Manny Osborne-Paradis has hit the podium again, finishing second at last weekend’s World Cup downhill in Kvitfjell, Norway.

Mr. Osborne-Paradis blasted down the course in 1:29.95, just 0.3 seconds behind winner Hannes Reichelt on Saturday, March 7th in the second last downhill race of the World Cup season. It was the second World Cup podium this season for Mr. Osborne-Paradis, who finished second in the downhill at Lake Louise in November.

“It feels awesome,” Mr. Osborne-Paradis told The Pioneer. “It took a while to SKIING TO SECOND — Local World Cup ski racer Manny Osborne-Parget back. Finally my brain allowed me to adis earned silver at the World Cup downhill race in Norway on March 7th. go fast and not be scared again.”

Alpine Canda/Pentaphoto This season started on a good note there. He came second in 2013 in the Super G (super gifor Mr. Osborne-Paradis, with the second place finish in Lake Louise, but since then he’s struggled ant slalom), and won the downhill there in 2009.

“I know the course well, so I was able to push down with a few major crashes throughout the season.

In one crash Mr. Osborne-Paradis straddled the last it with confidence. You can take a lot of risk. It’s not a gate and hit the netting near the finish line in Wengen, steep course; there’s a lot of gliding,” said Mr. Osborneresulting in hematoma on his shin. In another, he was Paradis. “It was soft and mushy. Normally, I don’t do well caught by a compression in Kitzbuehel and, unable to in those conditions, but I was able to make up a lot of slow down, again flew into the netting, this time at 120 speed. You tend to know when you’ve skied a good run, but this time I had no idea it was going to turn out to be kilometres per hour.

“I really went into it full speed,” he said, adding that a second place, so I was ecstatic.”

The strong showing couldn’t have come a better time, he was in disarray, but able to get off the hill.

On top of the crashes, Mr. Osborne-Paradis, despite according to Mr. Osborne-Paradis.

“If you had talked to me last week, I would’ve said skiing fast, was having bad luck with starting numbers it’s been a poor season. I got that first podium, but then and weather.

“You start over-thinking what you should change, in- couldn’t follow up with any more strong results,” he said.

“To be able to pull out another podium, it’s easier to stay stead of just letting things happen naturally,” he said.

Hitting the podium at Kvitfjell was just the thing Mr. motivated to keep pushing.”

Mr. Osborne-Paradis has two races left in the World Osborne-Paradis needed to get back on track.

Mr. Osborne Paradis has a good track record on Kvit- Cup season, a Super G and a downhill, both in Meribel, fjell, with this past weekend being his third podium finish France.

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PERSPECTIVE

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By Dean Midyette Incoming Publisher It is a tremendous honour to be taking over the publisher’s role for both The Pioneer and The Valley Echo.

Thank you to past publishers Sheila Tutty, Marilyn Berry, Bob and Lisa Ede, Elinor Florence and Rose-Marie Fagerholm for providing the Dean Midyette vision and leadership necessary to produce our beloved, high quality weeklies. I certainly have big shoes to fill.

While my family and I have lived in the Columbia Valley for almost 20 years, I was an off-and-on resident for the 15 years prior to that. One of my first jobs was bussing tables for Tim and Tony at Strand’s Restaurant over 30 years ago. In between local jobs and post-secondary studies, I’ve resided in Calgary and Altario in Alberta, Toronto, Whistler and Mexico, but it was the beauty of this area and the people that made my family decide to make our home here.

Over the next few weeks you will see some staff changes, with the departures of Rose-Marie to Kamloops and Dan Walton to Penticton. What you won’t see are any major changes to our newspapers. Last year our editor and production staff took six weeks to remake The Valley Echo.

It now has an updated look and the reporting has never been better. I encourage all of you to pick up a copy and judge for yourselves. We are also regularly posting breaking news stories to our websites: visit them regularly to stay current.

No changes will be made to our editorial guidelines, and our newspapers will remain a mirror of our communities. We will continue with our professional, objective, balanced reporting with an eye on promoting respectful dialogue amongst community members. At times we will be accused of bias, but I know that when people from both sides of a contentious issue make that accusation, we are doing our best work.

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Brisco in dire need of volunteers too Dear Editor: The Brisco and District Recreation Commission is suffering the same fate as the Windermere Community Association. For some years now, volunteerism has dropped off so rapidly that virtually all Brisco and District community-based functions have been dropped due to lack of volunteers stepping up to help.

There is only a small dedicated group currently overseeing the Community Hall, Brisco Church, Galena Cemetery and the historic church. Since we committed to dropping events like the St. Patrick’s Day Tea and Bake Sale, Cribbage, Father’s Day Barbecue, Halloween, Christmas Play and Potluck, New Year’s Eve Frolic and other community functions, no one has stepped up as a volunteer to help and/or organize these events, or has even complained that

these functions are no longer held. Hmmmm! Are we all so busy texting and using social media that we just think somebody else will do it?

To those few dedicated volunteer individuals who have stayed onboard throughout this decline, I thank you and salute you for your efforts on behalf of the Brisco and District Recreation Commission.

Without you, we wouldn’t able to maintain the Community Hall, churches and cemetery. The Brisco and District Recreation Commission meeting (AGM) was on Thursday, March 12th. We need volunteers to continue to our community efforts. Remember: “It’s not what you get out of a community, it’s what you put into the community.”

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Deer protection society calls for end to deer cull Dear Editor: We understand that residents have little interest in details and are tiring of this story. However, we must respond to “Halted cull costs clarified” (page 2, February 20th Pioneer) and, once again, state that the Invermere Deer Protection Society (IDPS) does not owe money to District of Invermere (DOI).

On June 23rd, 2014, the court registrar assessed and reduced DOI’s cost claim from $14,656.61 to $12,072.13. On August 28th, 2014, the court registrar ordered “that costs in the amount of $12,000 to be paid” and all parties signed consent to that order. The $12,000 was paid. The end.

Next, a judge decided on March 10th, 2014 that “this (IDPS) appeal is dismissed.” According to Civil Practice Directive, the “order should also indicate any disposition as to costs.” It did not. The DOI took a further step — drafting an order and proposed cost of $1,689.51. We did not consent. The DOI could have gone to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal to obtain the order and an assessment of costs, but did not.

Therefore, no money is owed.

No legal fees are owed. Like DOI, we chose to incur legal expenses. Our members donated large sums to fight against

inhumane, unethical, immoral, tax-paid deer killing. The DOI could have waited for the injunction to end, but chose instead to pay lawyers to fight on. They tried, but failed, to impress other municipalities with leadership in the shameful killing process.

Again, recently, Dr. Sara Dubois (wildlife expert and BC SPCA chief scientific officer) reiterated: “Our opposition to the cull remains unchanged.” The City of Penticton decided they had “more important things to do.” Mayor Garry Litke said: “It is now going to go back to the individual to deal with the situation in their own yards.” But in Invermere, the DOI fails to say that conflict prevention is the individual’s responsibility.

Rather, the DOI delivered extra-special, personal killing services to a few lucky residents this month. We have learned that district employees delivered traps, tarps, bait and bolt guns to certain people who refused to protect their yard. Did they notify you, the people next-door?

There are 3,185 people who have not yet spoken — the DOI population that did not vote yes to culling. Complain FOR deer and end this inhumane activity.

Devin Kazakoff Invermere Deer Protection Society

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Thank you!

The Windermere Valley Peewee team wishes to offer a sincere thanks to Sobeys, No Frills and Jamie Morgan for their generous support of the annual spaghetti dinner.

An extra thank you to Jamie for donating your time for the event.

Thanks as well to all who attended the event.

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Why the OCP flip-flop?

Dear Editor: To District of Invermere (DOI) mayor and council, I have reviewed the first draft of the Official Community Plan (OCP) alongside the current proposed final draft of the OCP and there are major changes, seemingly contrary to your community’s direction.

I was part of the original Imagine Invermere process that engaged hundreds of citizens, took thousands of hours of volunteer time, and cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to prepare a 104-page Integrated Community Sustainability Plan called “Imagine Invermere 2030.”

The final draft of the OCP, for which you are now seeking approval, totally eliminates the need for Invermere to preserve our agricultural land, it opens the door for urban sprawl again, and it has decreased the protection of our wetlands. Hmmmmmmm, I don’t remember seeing any of that in the Imagine Invermere document, or are we changing the name of that document to “Imaginary Invermere 2030”?

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After enduring a backlash from B.C.’s hunting community, the B.C. government decided that, for the roughly 7,550 big game animals controlled through the system, 6,140 of tickets will go to resident hunters, and 1,410 to non-resident hunters.

So the initial changes were set to increase the number of big game tickets to non-resident allocations by 100 — which has to be subtracted from the residents’ stock, reducing that number to 60, which has still not appeased the hunting community. But it’s not just the balance of allocation that has some people upset.

“In our area, it’s less the number of animals that are actually involved and more to do with how (hunters) see this as a backroom deal,” said Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald.

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down this great valley, we hear the same thing. Preserve and enhance our agriculture, our nature, our vibrant walkable community.

Why the flip-flop? Why patronize us? Just tell the current Imagine Invermere group that they are not needed anymore and stop wasting our time. You were elected by the people, for the people, so listen to the many, not the few. We have scarce amounts of agriculture land within Invermere. PROTECT IT. We have over 4,500 units of developable space within Invermere. USE IT. We have world-class wetlands within Invermere. PRESERVE IT. Here is a quote from a person who understood how macro systems interrelate and I think it rings true today more so than ever:“Anyone who believes in indefinite growth in anything physical, on a physically finite planet, is either mad or an economist.” — Kenneth E. Boulding If, as a citizen, you are concerned about the directions your elected officials seem to be taking, then make your voice heard at the March 17th public hearing being held at the DOI council chambers at 7 p.m.

Dale Wilker Invermere This ties into the central failing of the BC Liberals, he said, which is the loss of natural habitat.

“They haven’t looked after habitat effectively,” he said. “They don’t do proper science; they don’t do inventory work to see how many animals are out there.”

As an attempt to correct a “symbolic issue,” Andrew Weaver, the legislature’s single Green Party MLA, put forth a private members bill on Monday, March 2nd, which would require hunters to harvest the entire carcass of a grizzly bear that they kill.

The chance of an opposition member’s private members bill passing is very slim, Mr. Macdonald said, though he supports Mr. Weaver’s initiative.

“It’s unnecessarily wasteful to leave a carcass in the bush that could provide food.”

A call to Doug Clovechok, Region 2 director for the BC Liberals, was not returned before press deadline.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day And a few jokes, just for you!

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ventriloquist is telling Irish jokes in the local pub. An irate Irishman stands up and shouts, “You’re making out like we’re all dumb and stupid! I’m gonna come over there and give you a good drubbing!”

“I’m sorry sir, I didn’t mean to... ” “Not you”, says the Irishman, “the little guy on your knee!”

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ow can you tell when an Irishman is having a good – He’s Dublin over with laughter

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hat do you get when you cross poison ivy with a four leaf clover?

– A rash of good luck

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. . . ‘RCMP’ from page 4 At the recent Regimental Funeral in Moncton for the three fallen RCMP officers, Sgt. Andrew Doiron in military uniform was able to march side-byside with Lindsay and Chris in formation with the RCMP troop. Not the normal protocol; so we in the RCMP would think it must have been quite the honour for Andrew, a non-RCMP officer, to march in a RCMP troop and, to boot, march alongside his sister and brother-in-law. Now I have come to realize that the honour was for all the Mounties in that troop who had the privilege to march with a hero.

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Redstreak and Sinclair Restoration Areas Prescribed Fires Notice of Intent to Burn

Brûlages dirigés des secteurs Redstreak et Sinclair Avis d’intention de brûler

Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia, Spring 2015

Radium Hot Springs, Colombie-Britannique, printemps 2015

Weather and conditions permitting, Parks Canada fire management staff plan to begin ignition on prescribed fires as early as mid-March within the Sinclair and Redstreak Restoration areas in Kootenay National Park.

The 90 hectare prescribed fire unit in the Redstreak Restoration area is located on the bench east of the Village of Radium Hot Springs. Adjacent trails will be in conjunction with ignition operations.

The 20 hectare burn unit in the Sinclair Restoration area is adjacent to the Radium Hot Springs pools, where tree thinning and slash pile burning has been underway. The Juniper Trail will remain closed while operations continue.

Si la météo et les conditions ambiantes le permettent, l’équipe de gestion du feu de Parcs Canada entreprendra des brûlages dirigés dès la mi-mars dans les secteurs Sinclair et Redstreak, tous deux situés dans le parc national Kootenay.

La parcelle du secteur Redstreak, qui fait 90 ha, se trouve sur la terrasse située à l’est de Radium Hot Springs. Les sentiers adjacents seront fermés pendant les opérations d’allumage.

La parcelle du secteur Sinclair, qui occupe 20 ha, borde les piscines des sources thermales Radium. Des travaux d’éclaircie et de brûlage de rémanents y sont en cours. Le sentier des Genévriers demeurera fermé pendant les opérations.

Both of these prescribed fires are low intensity grass fires.

Ces deux brûlages produiront des feux d’herbe de faible intensité.

During the prescribed fire smoke may be visible from the Columbia Valley.

Drivers are asked to slow down and use extra caution while on Highway 93/95.

Pendant les opérations, il se peut que de la fumée soit visible de la vallée du Columbia. Les automobilistes sont priés de ralentir et de redoubler de prudence sur la route 93/95.

As much as possible, fire management specialists try to mitigate the effects of smoke.

Les spécialistes de la gestion du feu tentent d’atténuer le plus possible les effets de la fumée.

For more information or to be added to our smoke sensitive contact list please contact:

Pour en savoir davantage ou pour faire ajouter votre nom à la liste des personnes sensibles à la fumée, veuillez vous adresser à :

Gregg Walker, Fire Management Officer 250-347-6173 gregg.walker@pc.gc.ca

Gregg Walker, agent de gestion du feu 250-347-6173; gregg.walker@pc.gc.ca

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10 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer . . . ‘OCP’ from page 3 Council members also came under fire from the audience with charges that in making changes to the final draft of the OCP, council had gone counter to the wishes of the public.

Several council members responded that it is their duty, as elected councillors, to add their input to the OCP (which appeared as the changes in the final draft) and that in so doing they must heed not just input from the public process and recommendations from Imagine Invermere, but also input given by the public at large.

“We can’t just ignore people who come up to us in person,” said councillor Al Miller.

“Not at all. But there has been a consistent, clear, repetitive stream of public input, and on agricultural land and on boundary expansion, those voices have been subsumed,” responded Ms. Hamstead. “To say I’ve talked to some people and they don’t agree... there’s always going to be somebody who disagrees. At some point the rubber’s got to hit the road.”

Former councillor Spring Hawes, participating in the meeting as part of the delegation, sent a letter to council (formally received at the meeting) similar to the one in last week’s Pioneer, outlining concerns about changes being “made in private” by council.

“A lot of the discussion in letters to the editor or on Facebook has left a bad

March 13, 2015 taste in the mouths of some councillors in terms of accusations of things done in secrecy or behind closed doors. In my opinion, that’s stretching the truth,” said Mr. Taft, adding all decisions on the changes were made in committee of the whole or council meetings open to the public.

“I stand by my earlier concern” said Ms. Hawes. “The message coming from your council tonight is loud and clear about whose opinion you’re interested in.”

Mr. Taft said the amount of agricultural land within the boundaries of Invermere is actually quite small. “I don’t think the changes we’ve proposed are as significant as they are being made out to be,” he said.

Ms. Hamstead disagreed, saying the changes warrant the reaction they — and councillors — have received. “People ought to be inflamed about the future of the community,” she said. “As councillors, you have chosen to be self-inflicted punching bags.”

Members of the delegation were also concerned about the date of the upcoming public hearing on the proposed bylaw falling on spring break, and asked if it could be delayed. Mr. Taft responded that it would be unwise for the district to advertise a hearing, draw people to it and then cancel it, but said that if council felt at the end of the hearing that a second hearing was warranted, it could then opt to hold another. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17th at 7 p.m. at the Invermere council chambers.

NAPA finds a nearby home

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff A new connection has been added to the valley’s automotive network, with NAPA Auto Parts moving in with Kool Country Auto Parts Towing and Rads Ltd. “NAPA’s the biggest parts store chain in North America,” said franchisee Ross Bidinger. “If your water pump was bought NAPA NEWS —Ross Bidinger has introduced a new NAPA here and it was to fail franchise to the valley, located under the same roof as Kool in Los Angeles, CaliCountry in the Industrial Park.

Photo by Dan Walton fornia, we could deal with it from here.” cations on very short notice.

Kool Country, which offered similar “We have freight daily out of Calgary services in lieu, fragmented its commer- – it’s here for 8 a.m. We can even ship in cial space to make room for NAPA Auto from Edmonton if we call early enough.”

Care and AutoPro shops and its North If you’re looking for a tow, it will still American-wide warranties. be business as usual at Kool Country, “NAPA has great programs and whose owner Ivan Mackey will continue strong branding,” Mr. Bidinger said. to offer around-the-clock lift services.

“We have a good group of people here, NAPA is open Monday to Saturday, and we provide quality coverage on ev- and is located on Industrial 2 Road. Their ery part for a car.” phone number is 250-342-4400 And the burden of freight has been “You won’t find much more knowlreduced, as NAPA’s delivery network is edgable staff anywhere else,” Mr. Bidable to order any part from its central lo- inger said.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS LOVE YOUR LAKE

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A CLASSIC AFFAIR

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The valley’s celebration of coffee culture is back for its second year, and so is Canadian 2012 barista champion Jeremy Ho, pictured here in last year’s inaugural event.

Local coffee lovers should start planning for the 2015 Invermere Coffee Fest, which has grown to five days and will run from March 25 to 29 . See page 12 for details.

File photo by Erin Knutson

Out & About Your weekly guide to what’s happening around the Columbia Valley PAGE 13

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at Christ Church, March 21st at 7:30 pm

the Visionary & the ghost of pynelogs live Performance – March 11th to 15th

What does ART mean to you? Call for more info 250.342.4423

Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

Happy BirtHday to pynelogs!

1914 - 2014 · Celebrating 100 years

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MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS

St. Patrick’s Day Bash with

Valley Forged Saturday, March 14 th Irish Stew and drink specials all day. Band plays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

St. Patrick’s Day Party!

Fundraiser for Frank’s Rink Saturday, March 14th 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Edgewater Community Hall

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the Halfsacks, 8:30 p.m.

SheberDean and the Postmistress, 9:30 p.m.

L8, 10:30 p.m.

All profits go to Frank’s Rink

Local coffee festival grows

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff CoffeeFest will be back in Invermere again, and promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Invermere hosted the festival celebrating everything relating to coffee for the first time last year, and the event was such a success that this year it’s expanding from three days to five. For 2015, it will run from March 25th to 29th.

“We have more workshops this year, as well as a coffee and tea expo,” said District of Invermere events coordinator Theresa Wood. “We’ve grown. Everything sold out last year, so we’re expecting a good response this year.”

Ms. Wood attributed the event’s success to its uniqueness. “There’s just not a lot of coffee festivals around.

There’s a lot of beer festival, wine festivals, food festivals, but not a lot of focus on coffee. And Invermere is a coffeeloving town,” she said.

Workshops covering all aspects of coffee as well as a new one on tea — Tea 101, put on by the Naked Lea Tea company — will run from Wednesday, March 25th through to Sunday, March 29th. A new workshop focusing on how to cook with coffee, put on by Fairmont’s From Scratch, will kick off the festival on Wednesday. The expo will give people a chance to sip the brews from up to

Lake Ambassadors prepare for busy month

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

We would like to give families a break.

Kids 6 & under eat free at Old Salzburg Restaurant from 5 - 7 p.m.

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a dozen different roasters and teamakers at Copper Point Resort on Saturday, March 28th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“I think the expo is going to be really great,” said Ms. Wood. “People will be able to sample all different kinds of tea and coffee and learn about brewing techniques.”

The expo will also offer insight into trends in the specialty coffee and tea industry and will give participants a chance to vote on their favourite brew.

“Kicking Horse Coffee is once again heavily involved and will be doing a facility tour as well as a workshop on French press,” said Ms. Wood.

Canadian 2012 barista champion Jeremy Ho, a big draw at last year’s festival, will also be back this year, once again running a workshop. Those wishing to test their own barista mettle can join in the Barista Jam Latte Throw Down on the Saturday at Safta’s Kitchen.

“It’s going to be super fun, it’s a casual competition of latte art in a throw-down format,” said Wood.

Last year’s festival drew about 150 participants, and with limited space, people wishing to go are encouraged to get tickets or sign up for workshops early. Visit the event website for full details and to register for workshops, at www.invermerecoffeefest.com. For more information about the festival contact Theresa Wood at 250-342-9281 ext 1227 or events@invermere.net.

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The Lake Windermere Ambassadors have a host of events coming up this month.

The springtime edition of the annual Shoreline Cleanup will be on Saturday, March 28th.

“Every year we have two — one in the spring and one in the fall,” said Lake Windermere Ambassadors program co-ordinator Megan Peloso about the cleanup day. “This one will coincide with the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup that is happening all across Canada. What we’d like to do this year is instead of just having the cleanup run at James Chabot Provincial Park and Kinsmen Beach (as it has in the past), to also have it run in different locations around the lake, such as in Windermere and Rushmere.”

The spring cleanup is done to prevent litter and other shoreline refuse from getting swept into the lake

during spring runoff, according to Ms. Peloso.

Those who are interested in being team leaders are encouraged to contact her to get supplies and data sheets (to record the litter collected, as part of a Canada-wide lake litter data tracking effort). A barbecue at Kinsmen Beach will follow the cleanup at 1 p.m.

“The cleanup is also about raising awareness about what goes into our lake,” said Ms. Peloso.

The group will hold its annual general meeting at the “Lake Office” at 625 4th Street on Wednesday, March 25th at 11 a.m.

During the meeting a new board of directors will be elected and last year’s finances will be reviewed.

The Ambassadors are also keen to share other residents ideas’ about Lake Windermere through a column series titled ‘My View of the Lake’, to be published in the Pioneer in conjunction with the Ambassadors’ current ‘Watershed Wanderings’ column.

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MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS

Out & About Please call 250-341-6299 or e-mail us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com to enter your event in our FREE listings.

Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication. We may only run an entry for two weeks prior to the event.

Please limit your submission to 30 words.

Priority is given to one-off events, so weekly events may only run occasionally.

Friday, March 13th • 2 - 4 p.m.: SYC board games.

• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphics program. Must pre-register.

• 7 p.m.: SYC movie night with popcorn.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: The Visionary and the Ghost of Pynelogs live performance at Pynelogs Art Gallery and Cultural Centre from March 11th to 15th. Tickets $25, available at Pynelogs, Tiffany’s Thredz in Invermere and Radium Bighorn Gift & Souvenir.

Saturday, March 14th • 10 a.m.: ICAN AGM at Lakeview Meadows Recreation Centre, 855 Lakeview Meadows Road.

Everyone welcome.

• 2 p.m.: St. Patrick’s Day Tea and Bake sale at Radium Community Hall. Admission $5. Sponsored by Edgewater Radium Hospital Auxiliary.

• 2 - 4 p.m.: The Valley Gogo Sisters are having their 8th annual St. Patrick’s Tea at Christ Church Trinity in Invermere. Admission by donation. All proceeds go to Stephen Lewis Grandmothers Campaign to support families in sub-Saharan Africa affected by HIV and AIDS. • 3 - 8 p.m.: Climbing wall open at J.A. Laird School every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

• 4 p.m.: SYC hang out night. Bring your game ideas.

• 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.: St. Patrick’s Party at the Edgewater Community Hall. Fundraiser for Frank’s Rink. Live music performed by The Halfsacks and SheberDean.

Licensed event. $10 at the door.

• 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.: St. Patrick’s Day Bash with Valley Forged at Farside Inn in Fairmont Hot Springs. Irish stew and drink specials all day.

Sunday, March 15th • 7 - 9 p.m.: Trivia Night at Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill, hosted by Norm MacDonnell. Sign up in teams of 4, win nightly prizes. Every Sunday in March.

• 8 - 9 p.m.: Trivia Night at The Jackpine Pub in Panorama Mountain Village. Pre-register at Guest Services by 4:30 p.m. to secure a table or meet us at the door.

Monday, March 16th • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness Program.

Must pre-register.

• 7 p.m.: Bingo at the Canal Flats Civic Centre, 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.

• 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.: Jam Night at the T-bar and Grill in Panorama Mountain Village. Night is led by Oso Simple and the stage is open to anyone looking to show off their musical skills.

Tuesday, March 17th • 5:30 p.m.: SYC free cooking workshop.

• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Bereavement Support Group, 12 week program every Tuesday from January 20th to April 7th, at the Hospice Society Office. For more information or to register call 250-688-1143.

• 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: OPT clinic at the Invermere Health Unit. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Confidential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing.

Wednesday, March 18th • 4 p.m.: SYC Netflix, Wifi and Video games night.

• 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.: Zumba Sentao Laird Gym Invermere.

• 5:30 - 8 p.m.: Columbia Valley Chamber Of Commerce AGM at the Lions Hall/Chamber offices.

Thursday, March 19th • 4 p.m.: SYC hang out night. Bring your game ideas.

• 7:30 p.m.: Lake Windermere Ambassadors celebrate World Water Week showing a documentary film at Safta’s Kitchen, upstairs.

Friday, March 20th • 5 p.m.: SYC movie night with popcorn.

Saturday, March 21st • 4 p.m.: Syndicate Rail Jam at Panorama Mountain Resort. Please pre-register with Guest Services in Ski Tip Lodge. Cost $10 per person.

• 7 p.m.: SYC Foosball Tournament.

• 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.: QuintEssence live at the Christ Church Trinity.

Sunday, March 22nd • 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.: Spring BBQ Spiel. $100/team includes dinner and (meat) prizes. Register at the Curling Centre.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Trivia Nights at Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill, hosted by Norm MacDonnell. Sign up in teams of 4, win nightly prizes.

Monday, March 23rd • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness Program.

Must pre-register.

Tuesday, March 24th • 5 p.m.: SYC Pinterest DIY night.

Wednesday, March 25th • 11 a.m.: Lake Windermere Ambassadors AGM, at 625 4th Street.

• 4 p.m. SYC join us for March Birthday cake.

• 5 p.m.: Coffee Fest in Invermere from March 25th to 29th. For more information contact Theresa Wood at 250-342-9281 or email events@invermere.net • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.: Zumba Sentao Laird Gym Invermere.

Thursday, March 26th • 4 p.m.: SYC hang out night. Bring your game ideas.

Friday, March 27th • March 27 and 28 Rink-to-Link competition. Golf and curling competition. $240/team. Call 250-342-3315 or email invermerecurling@shaw.ca to register.

• Toby Creek Film Festival, at Panorama Mountain Resort at Jackpine Pub. • 12 p.m.: Soup lunch at the Edgewater Legion. $6. Last Friday of each month.

• 4 p.m.: SYC Netflix, Wifi and Video games night.

Saturday, March 28th • 10 a.m.: Easter Crafts with Vera at the Radium Library.

Pre-register. Limit 10 children.

• 7 p.m.: SYC movie night with popcorn.

• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Peak to Valley challenge at Panorama Mountain Resort. Skiers and snowboarders, teams or individuals, you are all welcome. $50 registration fee.

For more information visit panoramaresort.com

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Old Blue Eyes used to sing “And now, the end is here and so I face the final curtain,” which is very a propos for the last curling column of the season. But, before we get to the nitty gritty... for those of you who haven’t yet curled, it really is now or never. To incentivize you to dive in broom first, the curling centre is letting everyone play for free for the last two weeks of March, after which the ice will be allowed to melt. So go!

Now to the roundup — kudos to our local troupe of young curlers who competed in the 2015 Tim Hortons BC Juvenile Curling Championship held in Lake Cowichan last weekend.

Skip Jordon Geiger, third Nathan Evanoff, second Tyler Powell and lead Braeden Hessel defeated a slew of under-17 year olds to represent the entire Kootenay region in the provincial finals. However, they faced tough competition and were unfortunately winless in three matches. This young team should feel great about getting to the finals and confident about their curl-

ing future. Good job team!

And congrats to Team Pollard for beating the Hot Rocks to take the Thursday night Beer League title. At this time, the rest of the leagues are still in play so we’re not too sure who’s gonna walk away with top honours. If you’ve got the fever to know, drop by and find out for yourself as some of the best curling of the year is about to happen.

Before all the brooms, sliders and stones are stored away, there are still several events to participate in or just enjoy watching: Sunday, March 22nd is the Spring BBQ Spiel, which consists of four-end games to keep things light and lively. It runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and includes dinner and (meat) prizes.

You can still register at the curling centre for $100/team; Friday and Saturday, March 27th and 28th is the annual Rink-to-Link competition wherein teams first set out on the golf course for 18 holes before testing their mettle on the smooth ice surface for three draws.

It costs $240 per team and if you’re not already signed up, call the curling center for more info at 250-342-3315, or email invermerecurling@shaw.ca; Golden’s Closing Funspiel is happen-

ing Friday and Saturday, March 20th and 21st, so contact Greg McTaggart at gmandjm@telus.net if you’re interested; Kelowna’s Rockslide Curling Camp is running from July 7th to 10th for those eight to 20 year olds interested in taking up the challenge. Visit www.curlbc. ca/coursescamps; the Four Foot Curling group is throwing its own Adult Summer Curling Camps that run in Kelowna (July 13th to 17th) and Parksville (August 24th to 27th). Visit them at www.fourfootcurling.com.

Here at home, our own curling centre is working hard to reach out for new blood, and to do so we will soon be launching our very own website, so keep an eye out for our on-line presence at www.curlinginvermere.com.

We’ve got a nifty new logo too, all very exciting news for those who enjoy hurrying hard. In the meantime, you can check out www.cvec.ca for info on the 2015-2016 season.

Finally, big props ‘n’ hugs to the crew at the rink. Thanks for running the show all season long. We may not say it enough, but without your efforts I doubt we’d have all the curling fun we do in Invermere. So, until next season, keep your foot in the hack and your eye on the button!

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Last month, I ended with a conversational piece “a stitch in time saves nine.”

This particular phrase was a one my mother told me which, she informed me, was told to her by her mother. This was my introduction to subtle learning instead of being told what to do.

In the older days, there were certain days that certain chores were performed — laundry on Monday, ironing on Tuesday, etc. On the farm you didn’t have the luxury to go to the store to purchase another pair of socks — you extended their life by fixing them. If you fix them when you first noticed a hole, you

didn’t have to spend much time mending them, but if you waited, more time had to be spent on the task.

So, as mothers are, the phrase “a stitch in time saves nine” was created to teach us if you don’t take the time now and perform one simple stitch then waiting will force you to make nine extra stitches that could have been prevented.

At this time of year, people start to refer to Lake Windermere ice more often than to the activities on it. If you have been around the valley for a couple of years, then you either have participated in or at least heard of the Ice Out. Local groups have been hosting the prediction when the ice melts and, with that, the official recording of

time and day. Surprisingly this record keeping occurred as far back as 1912 with David Thompson noting it as well in his journal in 1808.

B.G. Hamilton — Invermere’s past historian — even created a chart showing the history of when the ice melted off the lake among other daily weather forecasts. The museum’s archives have these early notations of dates, the earliest Ice Out date being March 21st, 1931 while the latest date was May 3rd, 1917.

This month’s conversational piece: I have always wanted to know why a quarter is referred to as “two bits” and was lucky enough to have a visitor share his knowledge as to why… stayed tuned for next month’s column.

Visit www.windermerevalleymuseum.ca or contact the museum at 250-342-9769.

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Opera ensemble slated for Christ Church Trinity cal music the way we wanted,” Tina said.

“There are many ways to intrigue audiences into classical music — we feel that our way of adding theatre is engaging and stimulating.”

By injecting a major theatrical presence into their music, QuintEssence makes it easy to follow the centuries-old flavour of opera.

The ensemble prepares theatrical staging for each song, with a screen and projector as visual and lyrical aids.

“Many operas are in four languages, not just English,

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff

QuintEssence — a young opera ensemble — will be in the valley next weekend to present a fresh take on their classical sound.

“We don’t want classical to be seen as an elitist, snooty snoozefest is what it boils down to,” said pianist Tina Chang.

Tina is the group’s lone instrumentalist, and she’s responsible for the rhythm behind four vocalists. Collectively as “vocal pyrotechnics,” they can take on any singing feat.

“We have one of every voice type,” Tina said. “A soprano, the highest female voice; a mezzo soprano, which is a medium female CONTEMPORARILY CLASSICAL — Vancouver’s QuintEssence will be at Christ Church voice that takes on Trinity on Saturday, March 21st to share their modern take on opera’s timeless sound.

Photo submitted the lower stuff; a tenor, high male voice; and a baritone, which is a low male so to help our audiences understand what’s being said, voice. It gives us the full range to work with.” there’s not only movement on stage that corresponds, Before coming together to form QuintEssence, all but a translation of the lyrics too.” five musicians had trained separately as opera performers The show begins at at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March along the coast, and were united through the Vancouver 21st at Christ Church Trinity. Tickets cost $20 for adults Opera Chorus. and $10 for students, and can be purchased at Tiffany’s “Vancouver didn’t quite have a group that did classi- Thredz and Pynelogs. . . . ‘Lake’ from page 12 In a press release Ms. Peloso said the idea — which came from former teacher Eileen Fisher — is to help the valley see the lake through the eyes and experiences of the people who live here.

“What constitutes your “view” is open to interpretation. It could mean what you physically see, or your opinion. It can include experiences that span

Thank You! Columbia Valley Figure Skating Club would like to thank all of our sponsors for the raffle and silent auction table and everyone that came out to see the show.

historical, geographical, environmental, and personal accounts,” wrote Peloso in the release.

She asks that, since the columns are supposed to encourage respect, would-be writers steer clear of adversarial topics.

To learn more about any of the events, or the columns, check out the group’s website at www.lakeambassadors.ca, or contact Ms. Peloso at 250-341-6898 or info@lakeambassadors.ca.

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Canadian cool First column, top to bottom: On Wednesday, March 4th Mac Marcoux, of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, guided by his brother BJ Marcoux, shaved four seconds off their downhill (visually impaired) training run time to claim Canada’s first gold at the 2015 IPC World Championship in Panorama, which ran from March 1st to 10th.

It was the first time the Marcoux brothers have won on the World Championship and World Cup stage in their three years of racing together; on Thursday, March 5th,the Marcoux brothers BJ Marcoux (guide) skied hard again and claimed silver in the Super-G (visually impaired) race — making it two podiums in two days; on Tuesday March 10th, three-time Paralympian Matt Hallat, of Squamish, won a hard-fought bronze medal earning his first-ever world championship medal on the very last day of his 13-year national team career. Hallat, who is now retiring, claimed the bronze in the men’s Slalom, standing category.

Photos by Roger Witney

Above: On Wednesday, March 4th, Eileen Madison Primary School, Martin Morigeau Elementary and Edgewater Elementary students visited Panorama to watch the downhill event and meet some athletes. JA Laird Elementary and Windermere Elementary students also made the trip on March 5th and 10th. The kids had a fantastic time. Photo by Lisa Thomson Below: Scenes from the Super-G event on Thursday, March 5th. Photos by Dan Walton

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One hundred and twenty volunteers came to Panorama from across Canada as well as Australia, Great Britain and the U.S. to help make the championships event happen; Squamish resident Matt Hallat basks in the sun and applause during his bronze medal awards ceremony on March 10th (Roger Witney photos); a torchlight ski on the night of the closing ceremonies lit up the night at Panorama on Tuesday, March 10th (Dan Walton photo); as did an incredible choreographed pyromusical fireworks display by GlobalFest (Roger Witney photo); Team Japan enjoy the closing ceremonies at the Great Hall; flag bearers formally walk with the Canadian flag during the flag lowering (Dan Walton photo).

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YOUR MONEY

How are gas prices determined?

For many Canadians, gasoline prices are largely shrouded in mystery. Why don’t gasoline prices rise or fall in tandem with crude oil prices? Who sets the price at the pump? Why are gas prices cheaper in the U.S. and Alberta?

With only moderate correlation to the price of oil at any given time, it’s easy to see why understanding gas prices can be challenging.

In actuality, gasoline prices are affected by several factors besides the markets for crude oil, including the Canadian dollar, supply and demand, taxes, regional demand, the timing of shipments and local competition.

Crude oil Much of the gasoline in Western Canada comes from Alberta oil (known as Western Canadian Select, or WCS) while Eastern Canada imports most of their oil.

Gasoline and crude oil trade in different markets, so a drop in the price of crude doesn’t necessarily cause an equal drop in the price of gasoline.

WCS trades at a discount to the more common type of North American oil (West Texas Intermediate, or WTI) because it is harder and therefore costlier to refine.

The Canadian dollar An often overlooked factor is the effect of the Canadian dollar as the international crude oil market is linked to the U.S. dollar. Generally, this means that when our

dollar falls, the price of gas goes up because the currency difference alone makes it more expensive.

Additionally, when the price of oil falls, the value of the Canadian dollar tends to fall along with it, since our economy is so closely linked to the oil industry.

The math The starting point for Canadian retailers is the wholesale (rack) price, which is set by refiners, and is based on a number of factors including the price of crude oil, the NYMEX wholesale gasoline price in the U.S., refining charges and transportation costs to major centres. With the exception of the Lower Mainland, current daily rack prices in Canada to major regions vary by just a few cents. According to the Petro-Canada website, the wholesale price for regular unleaded gasoline in Kamloops, B.C. on February 28th was $0.6520/litre.

This correlates nicely with the NYMEX price, which was $1.974 US per gallon, or $0.52222 per litre on February 27th. Adding 25 per cent for currency exchange, the price is $0.6527 Canadian.

Next, add combined federal and provincial taxes of $0.3117, which brings the total to $0.9644 per litre.

The gasoline has now arrived at the gas station and is ready to be sold but first, the retailer needs to apply a profit margin. The national average retail margin per litre is eight cents, bringing the total to $1.0444.

And finally, what sale in Canada would be complete

without GST? This brings the gasoline in our example to $1.0966 per litre.

Why is gas cheaper in the U.S. and Alberta?

The two main factors as to why gas is cheaper in the U.S. are: their dollar is stronger than ours, and taxes on fuel are generally lower.

The main reason why gas is cheaper in Alberta is because their pre-GST gas taxes are only 19 cents per litre, as opposed to 31.17 cents.

They may also have lower transportation costs, due to closer proximity to refineries. This is also reflected in their daily rack prices which are usually a few cents cheaper than in B.C. Further, in order to attract other business, discount retailers such as Costco often sell their gas at cost or with very little profit margin.

Final thoughts While not always easy to understand, gasoline prices at any given time are largely explained by the NYMEX wholesale price, taxes and the Canadian dollar.

What the example cannot calculate, however, is how factors like supply and demand and regional considerations such as transportation fees, geographical isolation and local competition affect the final price. This adds an additional market element to gas prices that will always be a little mysterious.

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Nutritious Tips for Nutrition Month

In a hurry? Here’s how to eat well

By Lara McCormack From Scratch — A Mountain Kitchen Today’s lifestyle of the average person has many demands leading to way too much stress. We are juggling many balls in the air — working, taking care of the family, volunteering, cooking, cleaning and taking time to exercise. This is my life in a nutshell.

We can manage how we feel through what we eat. There is nothing worse than that mid-afternoon slump where we reach for a coffee and a sugary snack as that’s what we think our body wants.

Emotions play a big part in our cravings and when we are stressed or in a hurry, sugar cravings kick in. By making some minor changes in our food choices, energy can be increased to the point where you make more time for yourself and others you love.

The sugar/caffeine cycle becomes more evident as more and more studies bring this to light. All the cycle does is make us crave more as we crash then reach for sugar/caffeine again. We have control of what we eat, but sometimes we need to take a step back to listen to our bodies to understand what it really needs. It’s also trial and error to see how we feel. It’s a choice we can make knowing the outcome is completely worth it. I am not

saying you never have sweets, coffee or pop — just cut back. Here are some simple suggestions for making choices knowing that you are giving your body the nutritional boost it’s craving.

• Instead of reaching for that mid-afternoon coffee, make some juice. Juicing is my new favourite treat — one fruit to every two veggies. The combinations are endless. My go-to is carrot, ginger and orange.

• Craving pop? Time to put down the can and make your own. Take your favourite tea, add a bit of local honey and steep it in the fridge for 24 hours. Strain it and enjoy. Want the bubbles? Add some soda and ice.

• The sweet tooth has kicked in. Opt for a square of dark chocolate or a handful of almonds or brazil nuts.

Kicking Horse Café makes an awesome energy ball and those sesame bars at the Invermere Bakery are good grab-and-go choices that hit the spot without making you feel guilty or hit rock bottom.

• Try a different milk over dairy. Coconut and almond milk taste fabulous on granola sprinkled with some ground flax seeds or hemp seeds. Always think of making the best of your meal — add ingredients that are tasty and nutritious.

Continued on page 29 . . .

Coming to terms with cholesterol Natural Health

By Dr. Mike Baker Pioneer Columnist Recently, cholesterol has been making the news.

In the U.S., new dietary guidelines will soon suggest that cholesterol is no longer as much of a concern as once thought. After 55 years of having a bad reputation, negative perceptions of cholesterol are shifting. Cholesterol is generally not bad for people. In fact, we need it to survive.

Cholesterol is a special type of fat called a sterol.

It is produced by animals and is vital to life. Cholesterol keeps our body’s cells from falling apart, is used to make hormones like cortisol, testosterone, estrogen, progesterone and vitamin D. Cholesterol is a critical component of our nervous system and helps keep our nerves firing properly.

Although cholesterol is generated by every cell in the body, the majority of it is made in the liver. The two most well-known forms of cholesterol are high density

lipoprotein (HDL) and low density lipoprotein (LDL).

LDL is what leaves the liver and transports cholesterol to all the cells in our body. HDL helps to remove cholesterol from cells and take it back to the liver for disposal. Therefore, HDL is considered to be the “good” cholesterol and LDL “bad.” But is LDL really to blame for problems like increased risk of stroke and heart attacks? The answer is yes… and no.

As LDL travels through the blood, it can interact with oxygen to become oxidized. Once oxidized, LDL does become bad — it sticks the walls of the vessels and leads to inflammation, which causes scar tissue and plaque formation, so the more LDL you have, the greater possibility it has to be oxidized and lead to a greater risk of heart disease and stroke.

As a naturopathic physician, it’s always my goal to determine what’s causing heart disease. Could it be too much cholesterol? Lowering dietary cholesterol or fat intake doesn’t necessarily reduce health risks. It’s important to address what’s causing the oxidization of LDL. It is likely that excess consumption of processed carbohydrates (high fructose corn syrup, sugars, flours), trans fats and smoking are the leading causes of heart disease.

Continued on page 29 . . .

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S OBITUARY S BROADFOOT, David Roy 1956 – 2015 In the early afternoon of Saturday, March 7, 2015, David Roy Broadfoot passed away after a lengthy illness in the Invermere Hospital at the age of 58 years. Dave was one of three children born to Helen and Roy Broadfoot and was very proud to be a fourth generation of the Broadfoot family born in Invermere.

Dave had an amazing and very sarcastic sense of humour. There was always laughter whenever he was around. Dave’s first profession was as a truck driver and upon retirement, he stated that he had driven 2 million miles. He was a jack-of-all-trades whether it was driving a big truck, tinkering with cars or computers, or snapping wedding photos, he excelled at it all. He had an incredible thirst for knowledge and never tired of trying to learn something new. He loved taking pictures and many of his photos are left for us to cherish. He made photography a sideline business for a time and after his illness he became a self-taught computer technician helping many people in the valley.

Dave was also an amazing husband and father. His example to us was that of a hard worker. It was very important to him to provide for the family. If he could spend time with his kids to enjoy some time with them, he definitely would. He loved target shooting and spending time outside enjoying the outdoors. In recent years, as Dave slowed down, his buddy Mauser, his beloved cat, would sit for hours with him. He truly loved his cat.

Dave was one of the best story tellers. He enjoyed sitting around a campfire and telling of the community and the heritage of the people who made it what it is today. His family goes back to the old Guides and Outfitters of Kootenay National Park and the Top of the World Ranch. His heritage is very rich in the Invermere area and he knew much of the history of the valley.

Dave leaves to mourn his passing, his beloved wife of 34 years, Kathy; two daughters, Jenn Broadfoot and Sarah Broadfoot and three special nephews; Nick (Kristina) Leuzinger, Christian (Kelci) Leuzinger and Stephen (Amanda) Leuzinger as well as several aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. Also left behind is his very special friend who was like a brother, Don (Rose) Daugherty and their son, Blaine.

Dave was predeceased by his parents, Helen and Roy Broadfoot, one sister, Brenda Leuzinger and an infant brother, Robert.

A Celebration of Dave’s Life will be held at the Christ Church Trinity, 110 – 7th Avenue, Invermere on Friday, March 13th 2015 at 4 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made in Dave’s memory to STARS Air Ambulance, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7.

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Spring Break Camp for children ages 2.5 to 6 years.

March 23rd to 27th. www. dragonflydiscoverycentre.com

CHEERS & JEERS Jeers to people who spend countless hours trying to figure out who Jeers are aimed at.

CHEERS to the valley for coming to the parade and showing your pride and support for all the amazing athletes in town.

Cheers to pineapple, pitta bread and hummus. Yum!

S OBITUARY S Clarence Arthur Stauffer November 22nd, 1936 February 8th, 2015 On February 8th, after a courageous battle with cancer, Clarence passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by loved ones, and is now singing in heaven.

Clarence is survived by his wife, Wilda, his 3 children, Sharrie (Wayne) Jones, Janice (Dennis) Scriba and Terry (Teresa) Stauffer, 6 grandchildren, Jodi, Chris, Chelsey, David, Kurtis and Janika, and 5 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his older sister Dorthy ( Don) Suder and their 3 children, and his younger brother Wayne (Evelyn) Stauffer and their 3 children.

The family would like to invite you to join them on Friday, March 20th for a “Celebration of Life” at Lake Windermere Alliance Church in Invermere, B.C., Friday, March 20th, 1:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers please contribute to Sonshine Children’s Center in Invermere or to a charity of your choice.

Martin Morigeau Elementary School would like to say thank you to Fairmont Hot Springs Resort for catering our Family Spring Luncheon; for providing the food and dessert for our staff, students, and community guests. A special Thanks to Kevin Smith (Food and Beverage Manager), Chef Martin and Staff for preparing the food, Trisha Reed, Rick M. and Monty the Moose.

CHEERS & JEERS

Cheers to the girls at La Cabina’s!

You girls make working out of town more enjoyable with the awesome service and great smiles.

The laborers staying here really appreciate everything you do.

Cheers to the gentleman whom I opened the door for at the A&W and in return he gave me a A&W card. Was not necessary but appreciated.

CHEERS to D.v.P. I remain eternally grateful for the gift of skiing.

Cheers and Kudos to the KSCU Radium branch girls. You are the best!

A big CHEERS to Marlow and Brandon for all your hard work at the Special Olympics Provincial Cheers to Canterbury Flower Shop Championships in Kamloops. We for their always lovely window JEERSIt brightens my day. are all very proud of you! CHEERS & display.

Sponsored by

Cheers to Brian at Lakeview Plumbing for maintaining his professional demeanor when faced with really dumb customers. You know who we are.

Sincere Cheers to Sandy McKay and the Windermere Valley Museum for the incredibly interesting historical newsletter that they circulate.

It gives meaning to many of the names, places, and events that have made our valley the best place on earth. We read each issue from start to finish.

Big cheers all the staff at Canadian Tire who helped me in finding the right light bulbs.

Jeers to the “Friends” who borrow $$, but can’t seem to pay back. We (some of us) work hard for our $$ and know how to spend or not.

Cheers to Sabrina at Windermere U-Haul. Your outstanding customer service is appreciated! You went above and beyond.

A big Cheers to the young adults who cleaned up the big mess left at Poplar Flats! With the beautiful weather we have been having, it is nice to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine, with skeet shooting, picnics, etc. but please take your garbage out with you so everyone can continue to enjoy the area!!

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CHEERS & JEERS

COMMERCIAL SPACE

SUITE FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

CONDO FOR SALE

FIREWOOD

Cheers to Lukus and Jenifer and Bob for finding my wallet and taking the lengths to find me! I hope your walk paid off.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE 24 x 36 shop power included, propane heat at tenant’s expense, $650/mo first and last D.D. required. Contact Newhouse Multi Storage 250-342-3637.

Radium: Motel Bavaria, low low rates, daily, weekly, monthly.

Kitchenettes available. Call 250347-9915.

Lake Windermere Pointe in Invermere: 2-bdrm + den, 2-bath, poolside and lake view, underground parking, fully furnished with leather couches.

N/S, N/P, available April 1st.

Monthly rent depending on length of tenancy. 403-561-0111 or bobburk@gmail.com.

Located in Invermere, this well appointed condo features superior construction and R2000 certified.

Close to shopping and beaches.

2-bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appliances. All on one floor. Perfect as your new home or great rental property revenue.

Furniture negotiable, move right in! $285,000, serious inquiries only, 250-342-2274.

Firewood, bagged or bulk, free local delivery.

250-342-3040 or aranwood@hotmail.com.

Jeers to me for not shopping local In the first place.

Cheers to Brendan Donahue and Rob Mason for all the time and effort put into organizing and running the Oldtimers hockey league. Also a cheers to Bud Dearin and the Wizard for making the wind-up a great time.

Cheers to all the pajama patriots, for making my flannel fetish dreams come true! If you are wrong I don’t ever want to be right!

CHEERS to the person who picked up and disposed of the Christmas tree skeleton from the end of my driveway.

LOST AND FOUND Found lovely orange and white cat in the middle of November in the Harrogate area (middle of the valley in between Radium and Golden) Approximately 5 years old Please call 250 348 2388 to leave a message.

Windy Café building in Windermere for rent. Over 2,000 sq. ft. Not suitable as restaurant without major repairs. Could be used for offices, shops, workshop, storage etc. Use your imagination. 250342-6255.

COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT 565 SQ.FT. PANACHE BUILDING INVERMERE 250-342-5805 500 sq. ft. shop for rent in Invermere. $625/mo includes utilities. Available April 1st. 403282-5612 or email spelremm@ shaw.ca.

Immaculate, caring, retired woman who loves gardening and partner are seeking a 2-bdrm home in Windermere, Invermere or Wilmer area. N/S, have cat, need storage.

Call Margaret 250-688-1371.

SUITE FOR RENT

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE

Radium: Fully furnished units for rent. Bedsitting, 1-bdrms, 2-bdrms.

N/S, pets negotiable. Call Joan at 250-342-7517 to view and check availability. Rent includes heat, hydro, cable and all linens.

STARTING AT $500/mo.

STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park: 250-342-3166.

STORAGE SPACE/ SHOP RENTAL Right in town. 35’ x 40’ with 12ft ceilings. On large lot so plenty of space outside and lots of storage inside as well. Perfect for contractors with equipment etc. $800/mo, damage deposit required. Call for more info. 403819-7494.

Windermere: newer 2-bdrm, 2-bath with garage. $1,150/ month, internet and satellite TV included. Available immediately.

Chad, 403-874-3675.

Black Forest Heights: 2-bdrm, 1.5 bath upper floor of duplex, 6 appliances, yard/balcony/ views. N/S, N/P, long term, couple preferred. $900/mo + utilities, water included. Available Mar. 1st.

Ron at rfr111@hotmail.com, 780399-0142.

WANTED Wanted to buy, large rototiller. Call 250-342-9636.

BUSINESS FOR SALE Kootenay Bayou Hot Sauce business. Winner of three Scovie awards. There is a driving need to take this business to the next level, nationwide, currently handcrafted and hand bottled. We can’t keep up with the demand. Serious inquiries only. 250-342-3569 or info@ kootenaybayou.com.

MISC. FOR SALE Moving… Household goods and furnishings of all kinds. 250-3421195.

WALK TO KINSMEN BEACH: Spacious, clean 2-bdrm basement suite downtown, separate entrance, 4 appliances, backyard amenities, N/P, N/S, no partiers, references/deposit required. Rent includes water/hydro/heat. 250342-7590.

Windermere 4-plex: Bright lower level newly-renovated 2-bdrm suite available immediately. All appliances. Large yard and ample parking. Two blocks from beach with lake views. Call/text 250-4097435 or email shellimilley@gmail. com.

MISC. FOR SALE 3 spool Serger plus several spools of threads in excellent condition, $50.

A table steam press, $15. Little green Bissell rug cleaner, $30.

Phone 250-347-7748.

600 Patio Bricks, $400 OBO. Balboa Hot-tub, seats 8, 50 jets, new cover, $750 OBO, metal door with metal frame 79 1/4 x 29 5/8, $175. Call 250-347-6404

Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

Kim Collens

Representative

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH ORANGE & SAFFRON 1 large head Cauliflower, Ground Pepper, to taste leaves removed ¼ cup Coconut Milk 1 tbsp roasted Hazelnut Oil ¼ cup Water Zest and juice of 1 Orange ½ cup packed Parsley, chopped Pinch of Saffron 1/3 cup roasted Hazelnuts, 1 tsp Sea Salt chopped Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Place cauliflower in a large high-sided casserole.

In a small bowl, mix oil, zest, juice and saffron.

Pour evenly over cauliflower, rubbing with hands to evenly distribute. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Bake for 45 minutes.

Remove from oven; pour over coconut milk and water.

Bake for another 10 – 15 minutes.

Sprinkle with parsley and hazelnuts.

Slice into quarters and serve.

Home Of The Week Wonderful Wilder Subdivision!

Awesome location just a short walk to the beach!

Beautiful 3-bedroom home with in-law suite, multiple decks and large fenced yard. Great value and great home!

$429,000

MLS® 2402235

RV LOTS Fully serviced RV lots for sale, $35,000.

45 min north of Radium. www. columbiariverwetlandsrvpark.ca 250-348-2094.

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Rockies West Realty

2006 Ford 150 XLT Super Cab 4x4, 122,000 kms. XTR, 4WD. Trailer tow package, matching topper, Hankook tires. Immaculate condition inside and out. $14,000.

Phone 250-347-9945.

SERVICES

Heartfelt

ACCOMMODATION WANTED

STORAGE

Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

HOUSE FOR RENT

VEHICLES FOR SALE

Leanne Brooks • 250-341-5683

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Enjoy kind companionship Help with transportation, errands and appointments Housekeeping, laundry Any personal and non-medical needs can be met

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Fiona Millar, AEP Intuitive Reader

250-342-1713 fiona@fionapsychic.com • www.fionapsychic.com

NOTICE

MINING LEASE APPLICATION Take notice that Andris Kikauka, free miner certificate client number 114051, 4199 Highway 101, Powell River, B.C. V8A 0C7, Glen Rodgers, free miner certificate client number 123054, Box 215, Cranbrook, B.C., V1C 4H7 and Peter Klewchuk, free miner certificate client number 114281, 408 Aspen Road, Kimberley, B.C. V1A 3B5, have applied to the Chief Gold Commissioner for the Province of British Columbia, for a mining lease of minerals identified by the mineral claims listed below.

The mineral claims will be surveyed by BCLS, whose field notes and plans will be approved by the Surveyor General. The following mineral claims, located between Bobbie Burns and Driftwood Creeks, are subject to the mining lease application: Tenure Numbers 511333 and 511335, Mineral Titles Map Number 082K098 Posted at the Chief Gold Commissioner’s office in Victoria, British Columbia, this 23rd Day of February, 2015.

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SERVICES

HELP WANTED

Immaculate House Care - Leave the cleaning to us. Call Margaret 250688-1371.

kimberleyrae.ca

photography studio picture framing passport photos …look for the red door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!

250-342-5102 Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net 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 “Blinds, Drapery, retractable screen doors and more.” 250-342-5749.

PERSONALIZED LIFESTYLE MEDICINE Dr. Margaret Radermacher DC Lifestyle coaching for: - weight loss - detoxification - less pain and inflammation - diabetes - fibromyalgia - arthritis For effective results and healthy changes, 250-342-8830.

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 a Full-time Server. Previous experience required in a busy upscale restaurant.

Email, call or drop of resume. careers@blackforestrestaurant. com 250-342-9417.

TONY’S GREEK GRILL We are now accepting resumes for full-time positions for qualified first-cook chef in Mediterranean Greek cuisine in Fairmont minimum three years experience. Also, experienced prep cook, and kitchen help, ice cream attendants. Seasonal work from April to October.

Please fax resume to 250-5443475 or email tonysgreekgrill@ gmail.com.

LEGAL ASSISTANT/ RECEPTIONIST REQUIRED P/T with the potential for a F/T position. Experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.

Must be available Thursdays and Fridays. Please forward cover letter and resumes to: Hubbard & Blakley. Box 639, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0. e-mail: handb@telus.net.

ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE The Columbia Valley Pioneer and Valley Echo are seeking an Advertising Sales representative for our weekly newspapers. We have an opening for a full-time, year-round position.

We are community-focused publications with high standards, both for content and appearance. We work hard, we have a great team, and we love our community. Our newspaper print run totals 8,500 copies weekly which are distributed between Spillimacheen and Canal Flats.

We are seeking someone who is a team player with organizational skills, sales experience, strong inter-personal skills and knowledge in sales and marketing.

The ideal candidate must be motivated and take the initiative to sell multiple media products, including online advertising. You must also be able to work with existing and new customers and find ways to grow sales and income.

You will be responsible for maintaining a high level of service to existing customers, qualifying new business prospects, and building an active, high potential prospect list. You will act as our newspapers’ front line to the business community, devising and implementing marketing initiatives and campaigns for the newspapers in order to support sales and assist in the development of new business.

We are looking for someone with prior experience in a sales position with a successful track record; someone who has strong written and verbal communications and exceptional customer relations skills, knowledge and proficiency in MS Office/MAC OS is a requirement. Some knowledge of design software is a plus but not necessary. Valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle are a must.

Deadline for resumes is Friday, March 13th.

If this describes you, please submit your resume and cover letter to the attention of:

Dean Midyette Publisher/Sales Manager N E W S PA P E R

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Box 868, #8, 1008-8th Avenue Invermere, B.C. V0A1K0 dean@columbiavalleypioneer.com

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

TIRED OF LOOKING FOR LOCAL, YEAR-ROUND, FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT WITH REGULAR HOURS AND COMPETITIVE SALARY? LOOK NO FURTHER!

Radium Subway is now hiring fulltime and part-time. Willing to work weekends. Please apply in person, by email rpetro@live.ca or fax to 250-347-9921.

W.A.A. Construction Ltd. is wanting an Equipment Operator with a Class 1 or Class 3 drivers licence. Please call 250-342-1520.

Join the winning team at Dehart Sewer & Drain Ltd! We are an established company located in Invermere with an expanding client base in the Columbia Valley and have an immediate opening for a qualified Pump Truck Operator.

Applicants must possess a Class 3 licence with Air Certification and a clean driver’s abstract. Must be physically fit, mechanically inclined and demonstrate good communication skills. We are willing to train the successful candidate for this long-term employment opportunity. This position is available immediately.

Interested applicants may email resumes to dehartseweranddrain@ gmail.com or fax to 250-347-2274.

For further information call Bruce Dehart at 250-342-0286.

A p r i l F o o l s’

The Horsethief Pub is hiring F/T or P/T Bartenders or Servers. Must be available weekends & evenings and have their SIR. Apply in person, by email to horsethiefpub@telus.net or fax (250)347-9987.

Tiffany’s Thredz is in search of an outgoing, positive, mature individual to fill a P/T position, who is available to work weekdays and weekends. Please send resumes to t.thredz@telus.net or stop by the store and speak with France.

Columbia Valley Community Foundation: Executive Director (P/T, Permanent).

Helna’s Stube is looking for a part time evening server. Email resume to mail@helnas.com or call 250347-0047.

The ideal candidate has proven management, finance, administration and communications experience in the charity or notfor-profit sector. To find out more about this position visit www. valleyfoundation.ca. Send cover letter and resume to info@ valleyfoundation.ca by March 20th, 2015.

Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter.

Looking for an honest, reliable and motivated individual. Must be physically fit and have own transportation. Wage dependent upon experience. References required. Please email resumes to JLBInnovations@hotmail.com

Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.

Foo ls seldom Differ (But we dare to be different)

Find our five foolish offerings, then email us your guesses (complete with page numbers) for a chance to win some awesome prizes!!

A p r i l F o o l s’

SERVICES

Read closely, as our prankish pieces can take any form.

In our March 27th edition there will be ... entertainingly funny morsels buried within the Pioneer’s pages. Identify them all, then email your guesses to ads@columbiavalleypioneer.com for a chance to win some great prizes! (page numbers must be included)

Contest entries can be emailed between March 27th and March 31st. The winners will be announced in our April 3rd edition.

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Don’t Miss an Issue!

EDGEWATER HILLTOP PAR 3 AND RV PARK We are looking for the following positions: One full-time Pro Shop attendant and two part-time Pro Shop attendants. Must have good PR skills, able to prepare light meals and snacks, and work with cash.

Summer student, 30 hr/wk.

Able to work independently.

Duties to include campground maintenance and an outdoor painting program. Please send resume to hilltop1@telus.net, fax 250 347-6516. For more information call 250 347-9500.

FULL-TIME

REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER

Our print-run is 6,400 and 2,100 respectively, Wednesday and Friday.

We also publish seasonal magazine and tourism publications throughout the year.

Qualifications:

N E W S PA P E R

www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

Join the Invermere A&W Team!

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 1 - Full Time Kitchen Position: afternoons/evenings/weekends 4 – Part Time Kitchen and Guest Service Positions: evenings and weekends

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Stable year-round employment Competitive wage Benefit Plan for full time staff after 6 months employment or scholarship program for students Uniform and training provided

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Flexible scheduling to meet your needs Friendly and fast paced work place environment Advancement opportunities New for 2015 – Profit Sharing Program

Apply in person or at www.aw.ca

FOR WEEKENDS

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The position is available as of March 19th. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, writing and photography samples to:

Nicole Trigg, Editor nicole@columbiavalleypioneer.com N E W S PA P E R

VEALLEY CHO

The Invermere

Black Press is Canada’s largest privately held independent newspaper company with more than 150 community newspapers and associated publications and 19 dailies, located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

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opportunities to golf this Summer!

FHSR offers unlimited golf for golf course staff over 7 months of golf, from Mar. 27th - Nov. 1st!

Join the team and enjoy the summer job you have been thinking of all your life!

Positions include: Golf Shop • Turfcare • Food & Beverage • Guest Services

Canada’s Favourite Family Resort

www.FairmontHotSprings.com Or Call: 1.800.663.4979

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES! LICENSED

PRACTICAL NURSE

Mountain Side Village Is Fruitvale’s Newest Seniors Housing, Care, & Services Community.

CAREER Competitive Wage & Benefits OPPORTUNITIES!

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A post-secondary journalism diploma or university degree in journalism Previous experience in print journalism Excellent writing, interviewing, critical thinking and research skills Proficiency with Adobe CS6 Photoshop and InDesign with proven photography and page layout skills Comfortable covering a wide variety of topics and producing ten stories per week (varies) Team-oriented and able to take direction well Available to cover evening and weekend events on an as-needed basis A valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle

We Offer: • • •

COOK / CHEF HEALTH CARE AIDES

The Columbia Valley Pioneer and the Invermere Valley Echo, two awardwinning, jointly operating community newspapers based in Invermere, B.C., have an immediate opening for a full-time reporter/photographer.

Our three-person newsroom requires a self-starter who needs little training and can immediately become a productive member of our overall nine-person staff. An excellent benefits package and gas allowance are included.

Invermere is located in the Columbia Valley, a four-season tourist destination with a vibrant arts and entertainment culture, endless backcountry/resort outdoor pursuits, and a strong local community that encompasses four municipalities and a regional district.

Read us online:

Fruitvale, BC Invermere, BC

Interested applicants please forward their resume with references to the attention of: Human Resources - David Sheedy Fax: 250-345-6616 or email to: hr@fhsr.com

Attractive Compensation Columbia GardenPackage Village is Flexible Hours Invermere’s Seniors Housing, Innovative Support Team to Ensure Your Care, & Services Community.

Success Opportunity for Growth within an Expanding Company Vibrant Professional Atmosphere

Hiring Incentive

Apply Online At GOLDENLIFE.CA Apply Online At GOLDENLIFE.CA Or Call 250.489.0667 For More Info!

0911611 BC LTD o/a Tim Hortons 496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K2

Part and Full-time Positions Available Start date: ASAP

Food Service Supervisor Permanent, Shift

Food Counter Attendant Permanent, Shift

Job description available in store 7 positions available No education required One to two years experience required.

Nights/early mornings/weekends $12.12/hour + medical/ dental/group benefits.

Job description available in store 12 positions available No education or experience required.

Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends. $11.05/hour + medical/dental/ group benefits.

Apply in person, via email (timhortons.invermere@gmail.com) or by fax (250-341-3177) for both positions.

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Maintenance Person Gateway Property Management at Panorama resort has an immediate opening for a permanent, full-time maintenance person. Applicant must be physically fit, self motivated, energetic with a responsible professional work ethic. Irrigation, landscaping, cleaning and snow removal.

Benefit package after probationary period.

Email resume to toby359@telus.net or fax to 250-342-0161

Mr’ V’s Italian Grill

FAIRMONT

Opening soon!

Located at the Skookum Inn Windermere is now hiring for all positions.

Cooks, kitchen prep, pizza and salad persons and servers Full or part-time. Shifts available are 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4 p.m - 10 p.m.

Experienced welcome but will train.

Submit your resume to Steve at Skookum Inn. Or drop in and fill out an application.

Join our winning team!

FUN PARK

Operations Supervisor/ Grounds Maintenance Customer Service/ Park Operator Part and Full-time or Casual positions from March.

As a valuable team member, you will be helping to facilitate a harmonious experience to guests through connection with nature and animals, education, play and fun.

Mature, energetic, self-motivated, physically fit with interest in health, organic and sustainable practices.

Customer service and till experience are an asset.

Apply in person or online: fairmontfuntasia@live.com Visit www.fairmontfuntasia.com

Join our winning team!

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is accepting applications for the position of:

MARKETING COORDINATOR – FULL TIME Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is looking for an enthusiastic, goal oriented individual with strong communication & organizational skills. Duties include developing and implementing annual marketing strategies and tactics, copywriting for all promotional materials, database management, CRM / CMS maintenance, and coordinating and producing YouTube videos. This position works closely with the Director of Sales & Marketing and internal business units to drive revenue while educating target audiences about Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

Qualifications include: • Creative copywriting skills • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills • Attention to detail • Ability to respond to rapidly changing priorities • Extensive Internet knowledge (Google analytics, CRM / CMS experience) • A professional and positive attitude • Strong interpersonal skills • Proficient computer skills • Experience working in a team based environment Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and benefits package with access to all resort amenities and opportunity for growth within the company.

A flexible schedule is required. Experience in marketing and/or hospitality is preferred.

Qualified applicants please forward their resume with references prior to March 27th, 2015 to the attention of: Human Resources - David Sheedy Fax: 250-345-6616 or email to: hr@fhsr.com

fairmonthotsprings.com 1.800.663.4979

Part-time/Casual

YARD LABOURER POSITION • • • •

Are you ready to work for a company you can truly believe in?

Do you take pride in Safely producing a superior quality product?

Are you constantly learning and asking the right questions?

Do you believe in being challenged and always bettering yourself?

Brisco Wood Preservers Ltd., a major Canadian Pole Producer of CCA treated wood poles to Western utilities and communications companies, is seeking to hire Part Time and Casual Labourers for our plant in Brisco, B.C. Our main treating facility is located just north of Radium Hot Springs in the beautiful Columbia Valley in British Columbia. Brisco Wood Preservers’ second treating facility is located in Peers, Alberta. In addition to our pole manufacturing and treating, Brisco also produces large engineered beams from LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) in our laminating plant Brisco Manufacturing Ltd. Brisco sells treated posts, rails, plywood and lumber and we also custom treat a variety of wood products.

General Summary: Reporting to the Yard Supervisor, the Labourer is required to learn various tasks including utility pole and plywood production, utility pole framing, counting inventory as well as general cleanup and other duties as required. Position could work into full-time.

Key Responsibilities: • Perform tasks efficiently focusing on safety, quality and production while meeting deadlines.

• Using a variety of equipment such as chainsaw, brander, drills and other hand tools.

• Fill out paperwork accurately.

• Work effectively together with assigned crew.

• Following established procedures to safely produce high quality results.

Qualifications: • Experience in Lumber mill production or manufacturing an asset. Willing to train the right candidate.

• Ability to follow direction and work together with others to complete assigned tasks.

• Ability to use simple mathematics.

• Background in the Forest Industry a definite asset.

• Self-reliant, organized, motivated and quality oriented.

This is a part-time/casual position, which offers a competitive wage.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is hiring NOW for our Summer Season! Our all-season resort has positions open this spring for: • Room Attendants · Servers · Cooks · Bartenders · Porters and Dishwashers · Golf turf care · Pro Shop Attendants

· Guest Services · Front Desk · RV Park Attendants · Lifeguards · Retail sales attendants · Massage Therapists · Estheticians

While most positions are seasonal, there are permanent full-time opportunities for those that stay through the season. All of our staff receive: • Competitive wages • Free lunch while working • Staff pass for access to all amenities, and discounts in our outlets Interested applicants please forward their resume with references to the attention of: David Sheedy, Human Resources Fax: 250-345-6616 or email to: hr@fhsr.com

fairmonthotsprings.com 1.800.663.4979 Your Weekly Source for News and Events

Please address cover letter and resume to Corey Boilard – VP Operations and e-mail pdf file to: epetersen@briscowood.com or Fax to 250-346-3218 Deadline for application is 5 p.m. (MST) Friday, March 27th, 2015.

N E W S PA P E R

There’s a reason they’re called “CLASSY”. Pioneer Classifieds…

#8, 1008 - 8th Avenue PO Box 868, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 N E W S PA P E R

Phone: 250-341-6299 • Fax: 1-855-377-0312 • info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

Angela Krebs

Advertising Sales

Ph: 250.341.6299 • Cell: 250.341.5216 www.columbiavalleypioneer.com advertising@invermerevalleyecho.com

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Wintering into spring The Charity Ski Day at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort on Saturday, March 7th was presented by the resort and the Columbia Valley Pioneer, and offered all-day lift tickets for just $9.99 with proceeds going to the Invermere Public Library. Top photos, clockwise from top left: Valley Forged provided live entertainment; Ava Schrader took advantage of the free face painting, and Isabella and Ben Lyon from Canmore took a break from skiing to roast marshmallows; skiers of all ages enjoy the Fairmont slopes and snow (photos by Dan Walton). Bottom photos, left to right: The Fairmont Lions team made up of John Aitken, Jim Scott, Murray Boyarski and Norbert Schwab were the winners of the Zone E10 Lions Curling Fun Spiel on February 22nd (photo submitted); and Invermere resident Jimmy McGilvery proudly displays his ice-fishing catch on Saturday, February 28th (photo by Steve Hubrecht).

March 13, 2015

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 29 . . . ‘In a hurry?’ from page 19

Ice-scapes Top: Ski touring die-hards hit the backcountry slopes in Jumbo Valley on Saturday, February 28th. Left: An eye-catching pressure ridge at north end of Lake Windermere (running from the shore below CastleRock across to the Beach Road area on the Windermere side) was a treacherous obstacle to skate skiers out enjoying the spring snow and ice conditions on Lake Windermere on Sunday, March 8th. Along the ridge, the ice was submerged below a foot or so of water.

Photos by Greg Amos

• Try new things. I always tell my children and customers who come into From Scratch that we are never going to give you something that tastes bad.

Always try something at least once and you may be pleasantly surprised.

• Know you are running around all day? Pack snacks to have with you throughout the day like some cheese and crackers, fruit, veggie sticks, yogurt.

There is nothing worse than going full tilt all day and not taking the time to fuel up.

Blood sugar spikes, headaches kick in, your mood changes. All you have to do is eat well to make this all go away.

Sometimes there may an underlying condition that can lead to low energy so take the time to discuss your concerns with your doctor. There are also natural supplements that can help increase energy in conjunction with boosted food choices.

If you’re in a time crunch, reach for whole foods created by many of your local suppliers from the local grocery stores, bakeries and restaurants. Make wise choices and you may have more energy this spring than you have ever had before!

Lara McCormack is one of the owners of From Scratch – A Mountain Kitchen in Fairmont Hot Springs where one can savour great seasonal food, sip from a selection of beverages and enjoy the views of our gorgeous valley landscape. . . . ‘Coming to terms’ from page 19

Combined greatness At the BCSS Alpine Ski & Snowboard Championships held at Revelstoke Mountain Resort from March 2nd to 4th, David Thompson Secondary School had a big victory being named the Provincial Champions in Skiing for boys and girls combined.“There’s a complicated scoring system but basically… the team event is the big award,” said DTSS Athletic Coordinator Becca Wright. “It means that your team has depth and overall talent as opposed to just having one fast racer. It levels the playing field and gives all athletes a chance.”

DTSS students Shelby Zaporosky and Colman Chandler also had their own individual podiums. Shelby (bottom left photo, far right) came second in the Girls Snowboard GS and third in the Girls Snowboard Terrain GS while Colman (bottom right photo, far left) won gold in the Boys Snowboard Terrain GS and third in the Boys Snowboard GS. Photos submitted

How can you incorporate this information into your life? One of the best diets is the Mediterranean diet. It consists of healthy fats (nuts, seeds, olive oil), lots of fruits and veggies, grains, fish, poultry, minimal red meat, and small amounts of processed carbohydrates. Unless you have high cholesterol, don’t focus on restricting it in your diet. Enjoy sources of cholesterol such as eggs, dairy and meat in moderation. Red meat should be eaten once a week, poultry 1-2 times a week, and fish 2-3 times a week. Dairy and eggs can be consumed daily (ie. one egg a day).

Cholesterol is a critical part of a healthy diet and, like everything in life, the key is balance and moderation.

Dr. Mike Baker is a naturopathic physician practicing in Invermere. For more information, call 250-342-1457 or visit www.drmikebaker.ca.

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March 13, 2015

The role of the Canadian Cancer Society

By Sheila Tutty, President Canadian Cancer Society - CV Unit

CONRAD’S CABBAGES — Famed mountaineer Conrad Kain tends to his cabbage patch at his Wilmer home circa 1923.

Photo courtesy of the Windermere Valley Museum

Historic photos, anecdotes needed for Wilmer Community Hall

By Pat Morrow, President Conrad Kain Centennial Society In order to help put the finishing touches on the major renovation work that has been done by many hard-working volunteers on the Wilmer Community Hall over the past year, the Conrad Kain Centennial Society (CKCS) is in the process of preparing a pair of historic panels that will be mounted in the entrance corridor this spring.

The first panel will list a chronology of Wilmer’s evolution as a town and give a feel for who some of its original residents were. We are especially interested in receiving candid photos of Wilmer inhabitants along the lines of this snapshot of

Conrad Kain tending to his cabbage patch, as well as candid and formal family photos, scenic overviews of the village and details of buildings, and dated historic facts about developments or events in the town that would fit into the brief chronology on the panel.

The other information panel will feature mountaineer Conrad Kain, his wife Hetta, and Kain’s climbing partners Albert and Bess MacCarthy, also early residents of Wilmer. If anyone has a photo or story about any of these latter characters tucked away in a shoebox, it would be great if they are willing to share.

Please contact CKCS president Pat Morrow by the end of March, at 250341-3554 in Wilmer.

Recently I heard from someone that they blamed the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) for the death of a loved one because they did not receive treatment in a timely manner and their family member died.

Actually, I have had two people say basically the same thing to me.

It saddens me to know that the CCS is being blamed when it has nothing to do with treatment or surgeries.

A huge part of what the Canadian Cancer Society does is to educate on how to prevent cancer, to research to help cure it, and provide services for those living with the dreaded disease.

Their mission: “The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.”

The society has been fighting the fight since it was officially formed in 1938. It was formed due to the growing concern by doctors that people were not aware of the signs of cancer.

By the time people saw a doctor, their cancer was advanced and chances of survival were decreased.

In the late ‘30s and early ‘40s, the

cancer survival rate was a very low 25 per cent.

From 2011 to 2012, the Canadian Cancer Society funded more than $46 million in leading-edge research — valuable research that is saving lives. It has raised today’s survival rate to over 60 per cent.

Early detection is key. Know your own body and if something is not right, then go see your doctor.

Live healthy, which includes eating the right foods, getting regular exercise, quitting smoking, avoiding the sun, taking Vitamin D, avoiding alcohol and setting healthy habits for your family.

Hopefully you will avoid being diagnosed, but if you do, know that the Canadian Cancer Society is there for you. Go online to www.cancer.ca or call their toll free number at 1-888939-3333.

The other question I get asked a lot is, “Does the money I donate stay in the valley?”

And the answer is not a simple one as the actual dollars do not stay in our community. However, I can tell you that I recently learned the Columbia Valley uses more services (dollars) from the CCS than we put into it. So if you wish to donate to the Canadian Cancer Society, you can do so online, or call me at 250-342-9059 and I will gladly accept your donation.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 31

FAITH

Suffering and life’s value

By Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman, St. Peter’s Lutheran Mission of Invermere Pastor Fraser Coltman is moving to Vancouver Island to serve a congregation there.

This is his last Faith column for The Pioneer.

I sympathize with those who claim the right to euthanasia. I do not believe that we should have that right, but I have compassion for people who suffer, and I see why they desire relief from it.

When we suffer, we are weak and vulnerable. We feel out of control, and we struggle to see the value and meaning in life. When suffering is terminal, many people believe that if they can at least decide the time of their death, then they can be at peace knowing that they will have exercised some control for a final time.

One problem with this belief is that assumes that we have or should have sovereign autonomy over our lives.

Is that true? Throughout our lives, we do make a lot of choices, but it is an illusion to think that we are fully in control of our lives. And how does it follow that being able to be so is what gives life its value? No wonder people living with disabilities that require them to depend on others (and therefore acknowledge they aren’t in control) are frightened by the Supreme Court’s recent

demand for a new law to govern euthanasia.

This obsession with personal autonomy leads us to assume that suffering reduces the value of our lives. But is personal autonomy really what gives us value? If so, then what gives infants and children their value? They can’t do whatever they want. Are they less valuable for their limited ability to choose?

In my experience, suffering has deepened my appreciation for my life rather than diminishing it. Several years ago, I suffered through a five-month period of severe anxiety and depression. I had some thoughts of suicide. I worried that I was worthless because of my inability to work.

But in that time of weakness, I realized again that my life was a precious gift. Its value came not from my accomplishments or my choices, but simply from God. I had fallen into a trap of overwork, giving in to the temptation to trust myself more than God, and when I broke, I felt lost. I couldn’t work, couldn’t do as I wished, but I began to realize that I still had value to God. Words from Psalm 139 became a prayer that sustained me in suffering: “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” Life is God’s gift, and valuable in itself.

I pray that the lawmakers of our land will be guided by more than public opinion when they draft the law demanded by the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the law against assisted suicide.

Editor’s note: The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not represent the views of The Pioneer.

In honour of International Women’s Day, March 8th A prominent figure in Invermere’s history, Maud Hamilton (one of the characters in the locally-produced operetta The Visionary and the Ghost of Pynelogs who was featured in last week’s Pioneer story “The Man Who Knows and his angel”) had a younger sister, Dr. Mary Crawford, in Winnipeg, who was a member of Manitoba’s Political Equality League. The League formed in 1912 and successfully lobbied for women’s right to vote and run for office, making Manitoba the first province in Canada to give women full political rights in 1916. This photo depicts the presentation (in Winnipeg on December 23rd, 1915) of the League’s petition that paved the way. Dr. Mary Crawford is pictured in the front row on the left. She eventually moved to Invermere, where she lived, died and is burried.

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LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, March 15th, 10:30 a.m. Worship and Life Instruction, “Colossians: Rooted and Built Up ... Fair Submission” Pastor Trevor Hagan leading.

“K.I.D.S.” Church, for children age 3 to Grade 1 and Grade 2 to 7 during the Morning Service.

Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICANUNITED Bacon, Friends & Faith, 9:30 a.m. (Sept.-June) Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Christ Church Trinity 1st and 3rd Sunday, 9 a.m. All Saint’s, Edgewater Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 www.wvsm.ca VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Sunday, 10:00 a.m.: Worship Service. Kids’ Church provided.

Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday, 4:30 p.m. at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats.

Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere.

Sunday, 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium.

Father Gabriel • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 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. – 1 p.m.

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Over the summer and fall of 2014, the District of Invermere actively engaged community dialogue, gathering input and updating the Official Community Plan to align with the Imagine Invermere Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) and other recently completed DOI Policy documents.

The scope of the Official Community Plan (OCP) update for the District of Invermere is to systematically align and integrate the District’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP), Imagine Invermere, both of which are the District’s highest level policies guiding the community’s future.

In addition, the updating and alignment process undertaken to generate the Imagine Invermere OCP was necessary to refresh and consolidate the OCP with the strategy documents generated since its 2001 adoption as well as the community input received.

The Draft Official Community Plan update has now been completed and is available for review and comment on the Districts Website home page, www.invermere.net And, the OCP Bylaw No. 1495, 2015 Public Hearing is scheduled for; • March 17th, 2015 at the District Council Chambers, 914 – 8th Avenue, 7 p.m.

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