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New fossil species discovered at Marble Canyon site

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff A newly discovered predator located at Marble Canyon in Kootenay National Park has brought history to life, according to Cedric Aria, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Toronto.

The marine creature that has been found is commonly known as Yawunik kootenayi and has yielded results about animal evolution that date back 508 million years ago — more than 250 million years before dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

“Yawunik is part of this black and white movie that tells us our past and that constitutes the only true and ac-

tual evidence we have of things that we have that are long gone,” said Mr. Aria. “When you associate the black and white movie and the current pretty pictures, that’s when you really begin to have a comprehensive perspective on life and how it came to be.”

Yawunik kootenayi had three long claws, two of which bore opposing rows of teeth that helped it catch prey. It’s believed that the Yawunik evolved long frontal appendages that resemble the antennae of modern beetles or shrimp and was capable of moving its frontal appendages backward and forward during an attack, which means spreading them out during an attack and then retracting them under its body while swimming.

“It’s what we call an arthropod so (they) are related

to spiders, scorpions, shrimps, ants and butterflies so it’s a big group,” said Mr. Aria. “It’s actually the biggest group of animals today — more than 80 per cent of the animals that exist today.

“Yawunik is an early arthropod of 508 million years ago and it belongs to this group, but it belongs to the very first branches of this group if you want to present this group as a family tree, if you will,” he said. “Yawunik was one of the early forms to emerge, to appear and to evolve from this group.”

The species was identified by an international team led by paleontologists at the University of Toronto and Pomona College in California.

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Invermere OCP bylaw receives second and third reading

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff A proposed bylaw melding Invermere’s Official Community Plan (OCP) with its Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (better known as Imagine Invermere) received second and third reading at the most recent Invermere council meeting.

The bylaw has been the subject of considerable discussion in recent weeks, having drawn 38 people to a public hearing in mid March and prior to that, a delegation of 15 concerned citizens to an early March council meeting. Most of the concern centred around agriculture land preservation and boundary expansion. In

response to this public input, council re-did some of the changes it had made to the OCP on those issues for the OCP bylaw’s second and third reading given during the April 13th council meeting.

For instance, it incorporated a provision into the OCP that any boundary expansion by the district be subject to a referendum.

“I think the whole process in the last few weeks has added legitimacy to (the OCP bylaw). People were able to see that their comments do have an effect on the OCP,” said Invermere mayor Gerry Taft. “Hopefully this has restored some hope in local government and allayed any fears of things being done in secret and shown Continued on page 8 . . .

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• On Thursday, April 9th at 8:30 a.m., a 19-year-old male from Kelowna was charged with passing a stopped school bus with flashing signs on Highway 93/95 at the Juniper Heights intersection.

• On Thursday, April 9th at 11 p.m., as a result of an observation made by a first responder, police attended to a local motel in Radium and spoke with an adult male who had made threatening remarks to the manager. Police attended to keep the peace while articles were retrieved. No charges laid.

• On Friday, April 10th at 4 p.m., the detachment received a complaint of a stolen wallet from the Panorama Summit Hut. • On Saturday, April 11th at 12:39 p.m., a purse found on a property in the 1700 block of 10th Avenue was determined to have been stolen recently. The owner of the purse was contacted and informed of the purse being recovered.

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• On Saturday, April 11th at 9:17 p.m., the detachment received a complaint of a male on the side of the highway near Athalmer throwing a bottle at a vehicle and shattering the windshield. Police attended and located a 48-year-old male highly intoxicated and arrested him for mischief. The male will appear in Invermere Provincial Court on June 15th.

• On Sunday, April 12th at 12:20 a.m., as a result of a report from a concerned citizen, a ‘98 Ford F150 driven by a 61-year-old male from Windermere was stopped in the parking lot of Canadian Tire.

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By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff Anyone wondering about the extent of the damage on the Albertan economy caused by the drop in oil prices only needs to read this week’s Your Money article to gain some understanding. This week’s column is unique in that it delves deeply into politics, turning up some surprising facts about the 2015 Alberta budget (page 18).

Alberta is expected to return to a deficit budget in 2015 because oil prices have fallen roughly 50 per cent since last summer, causing a $7 billion revenue shortfall — which, according to CBC News, amounts to the entire education budget. The 2015 fiscal year, which was expected to have a surplus of about $250 million, will instead see a $5 billion deficit.

In a report issued in February by the Vancouverbased right wing think tank, the Fraser Institute, the authors argued that Alberta has squandered a decade of high oil prices by spending faster than population growth and inflation. Now, the government is tightening its belt and Albertans will start to feel even more of a squeeze.

Stories of layoffs and salary rollbacks in Calgary are making their way back to the valley, heightening worry that summer visitor traffic will drop as a result.

Despite the looming economic concern, a goodnews-for-a-change story has emerged —Tiffany’s Thredz just opened a second location in Calgary’s Inglewoood neighbourhood (see page 27) and some expect to see more visitors while Albertans have extra time on their hands waiting for their economy to bounce back, plus many second homeowners in the valley are retirees living off their savings. Moreover, the low Canadian dollar will definitely incentivize Canadians to stay home and there isn’t a better time to appeal to the nearby American market as now. The option of road trips will grow more attractive for both countries as low gas prices continue.

With the May long weekend coming up, it won’t be long before local businesses have some concrete numbers to compare to last year. And in the bigger picture, it will be interesting to watch how financial dependency on oil and gas revenues changes over time; hopefully in a way that leads to a more responsible and innovative Canada.

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Complaint completely wrong Dear Editor: Despite the conviction and passion of Mr. and Mrs. Nairn (see “Complaint still stands” letter to the editor in April 10th Pioneer), the suggestion that the District of Invermere (DOI) shut down a business, Fuze or any other, is factually incorrect.

In 2013, some concerns were raised by nearby businesses about the permitting and zoning of the former Fuze location. Upon further research, it was determined that the property was actually zoned residential and public institution. The business was allowed to continue operating through the 2014 season and DOI staff worked with the land owner to try to find a solution to ensure the business could continue in that location in 2015. Several tools and techniques were suggested/available, including re-zoning,

applying for a temporary commercial permit, or exploring other options with council. No applications were received; neither the property owner or tenant requested a meeting with council.

We wish Fuze success in their new year-round location. This is a good news story with a happy ending, and the misinformed attacks on the DOI are not necessary or productive.

DOI council is interested in encouraging and supporting vibrant and successful businesses within Invermere, both existing and new. If there are concerns or areas for improvement, request a meeting with council and let’s try to work together in a positive way.

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LETTERS

Childcare board acts in a disgraceful manner she touched the lives of hundreds, maybe thousands, of children and parents in Last week, the Windermere Valley this valley. The parents and staff loved Childcare Society (WVCCS) Board of her, but, most importantly, the children Directors terminated the manager of 30 adored her. We should be celebrating years, Ms. Arlee Romane. The directors the accomplishments of such wonderful who chose to do this have permanently contributors to our community, not firdamaged the reputation of the WVCCS ing them “without cause.” The values that and have destroyed the trust and morale every daycare should be embracing, such of the staff and parents. Even if dismiss- as love, compassion, kindness, empathy, ing her was the right choice, it could have communication and honesty, were not been done with some class, dignity and shown in this situation. What type of respect. The board made the choice to act message has this board sent to our society unethically, immorally and, I’ll go as far and our children? to say, inhumanely. The board also chose I encourage the paying membership to withhold all information from a fel- of the WVCCS (the parents) to question low board member about the termination whether this board was acting in the best process, during secret meetings, which interest of the society when they made violates the BC Societies Act. this decision. We, the membership, do The decision to fire the manager will not have to support this type of behavundoubtedly cost WVCCS many, many iour that contradicts all the values that we thousands of dollars. Any reasonable per- stand for as a childcare facility. son in her position will recoup losses from The entire membership and the public the employer. WVCCS will be liable for is welcome to attend the next general meeta huge wrongful dismissal settlement and ing of the board to be held on Thursday, associated legal costs. This is a tremen- April 23th at 7 p.m. at the Windermere dous waste of money that could be spent Valley Childcare Centre. Please attend to enhancing our children’s experience. Why stand up for your rights against this board have they made a decision that wastes a who have failed us and our children. massive amount of our children’s money?

Ms. Romane managed the centre Christine and Mike DuBois successfully for 30 years. In that time, Windermere Dear Editor:

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Proposed RV resort for Canal Flats in the works

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff A rezoning bylaw for a proposed new RV resort development in Canal Flats will see some changes before coming back before village council next month.

A proposed bylaw had appeared before Canal Flats council at its meeting earlier this week, on Monday, April 13th, for first and second reading, but got as far as first reading before council recommended staff adjust it.

“We postponed it because there are some issues in the bylaw that staff will need to do some research on and then make some changes,” said Canal Flats mayor Ute Juras.

Council was keen to ensure the bylaw eliminates the possibility of overnight camping at the resort as well as remove a proposal in the bylaw that an eight-foot (twoand-a-half-metre) brick wall surround the property.

“We’ve asked staff if there’s something they can put in there that will alleviate noise, but won’t look like a prison wall,” said Mrs. Juras.

The brick wall was added to the bylaw by the villages planning staff, and not favoured by the developer, Barry Benson.

“With these kind of bylaws, the developer submits information and we prepare documents and make recommendations, changing the bylaw to meet municipal standards,” said Canal Flats chief administrative officer Brian Woodward. “In this case, the recommendation to council (for the wall) was to mitigate noise.”

The proposed RV resort, which is part of Bighorn Estates, is located in the northern end of Canal Flats on Grainger Road, near Columbia Lake, but not on it. According to Mr. Benson, the plans call for 175 sites, which would be leased on an annual basis, even though the resort would probably only be open seasonally.

“We don’t think the wall is a good idea,” said Mr. Benson. “Our goal is to make this park part of the com-

munity rather than isolated from it,” The development is the first of its kind in Canal Flats (there is another RV park, but it is run more as a campground) and Mr. Benson envisages the park bringing significant economic benefit to the village.

“It’ll diversify the economy. We believe bringing people into the community will help commercial businesses. They (the RV park site leasers) will need groceries, gas and will visit restaurants,” he said. “It will also lead to a sizeable increase in property tax for the village.”

The bylaw for the park will also entail rezoning the property to its own specific RV resort zoning, which, in Canal Flats, would be unique to that property.

Mr. Benson first brought an application for the project forward last fall, and after a public hearing and public open house, went back to the drawing board and came up with a new plan incorporating the public feedback from this processes.

“There was opposition initially. I’m happy to say that through this process we’ve undertaken, many of the original affected parties are now supportive of our new proposal.We’re hopeful we won’t see the same opposition,” said Mr. Benson.

Both Mrs. Juras and Mr. Woodward said that although they’ve heard rumours around the village of a petition in opposition to the development, they’ve yet to see anything concrete.

“I’ve heard the rumbling, but it’s not until after the second reading of the bylaw is complete that people can make submission, so at this point it’s just a rumour,” said Mr. Woodward.

Mrs. Juras said she understands that potential for economic benefit, but also that some residents may feel adversely impacted by the development.

“I don’t want to give an opinion on it just yet, we need to know a bit more,” said Mrs. Juras.

The next Canal Flats council meeting is on Monday, May 11th.

. . . ‘Invermere’ from page 3 that council is not out to rapidly expand (the district boundaries) or destroy agriculture or wetlands.”

“We’ve had a lot of discussion on it and I think (the OCP) is now a stronger document for it,” added councillor Justin Atterbury.

Local resident Meredith Hamstead sought clarification on the regulatory aspect of boundary expansion, asking how a petition against a proposed boundary expansion would fit in.

Invermere chief administrative officer Chris Prosser responded that under normal rules, if there were a proposed boundary expansion and a petition in opposition to the expansion with 10 per cent of eligible voters came in, then a referendum would be triggered.

He added that under the new provision in the proposed OCP, the petition would be unnecessary, and that any and all boundary expansion proposal will trigger a referendum even without a petition.

Ms. Hamstead concluded by thanking council for listening to the input of citizens on the matter.

“I appreciate the responsive public process,” she said.

Councillors voted unanimously to give the bylaw second and third reading. The bylaw will likely come up for formal adoption at the next council meeting on April 28th.

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to honour the Ktunaxa Nation for his- tory since it has shown the biggest changes in how animals torically inhabiting the Marble Canyon. have evolved since the Cambrian Explosion.

It is the first new fossil discovery The creature was named Yawunik“Understanding what Yawunik means, in terms of because of its history as a mythological evolution, is also about understanding what the rules were from the Burgess Shale site in Marble Canyon that was discovered in 2012 by sea creature that used to wreak mayhem leading to the formation of our bodies in the first place and on other animals to bring threats down. what is maybe the first lines of constrictions of animals that the Royal Ontario Museum research It was known as a huge and brave we belonged to so from that point of view it is important. team led by Dr. Jean-Bernard Caron. A reconstruction of The Marble Canyon site in Koo- Yawunik marine creature that drove out dangers It’s important and from a paleontological view.” from the area.

The research appears in a study titled “A large new tenay National Park is 40 kilometres kootenayi. south from the world-renowned site “We wanted to acknowledge the leanchoiliid from the Burgess Shale and the influence of where the Burgess Shale was unearthed in Yoho National Ktunaxa culture,” said Mr. Aria, “and given the profile of inapplicable states on stem arthropod phylogeny,” pubPark — a fact that lies close to Mr. Aria’s heart.

Yawunik, it looked like a natural choice of the name.” lished in Palaeontology.

The Ktunawa Nation was thrilled about the decision.

Mr. Aria’s doctoral research is supported by a Natu“It’s really fulfilling because I was lucky enough to be “Yawunik is a central figure in the Ktunaxa creation ral Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada there when the site was discovered and I was lucky enough to be there when we began the extraction and I was lucky story, and, as such, is a vital part of Ktunaxa oral his- discovery grant to Dr. Caron (a University of Toronto asenough to be there when the fossils were extracted and put tory,” said Donald Sam, Ktunaxa Nation Council Di- sociate professor as well as the curator of the ROM), and in the collection,” he said. “I was lucky enough to look at rector of Traditional Knowledge and Language. “I am University of Toronto fellowships.

“Yawunik is the most abunthem, so to put it in a nutshell: I was lucky enough to be ecstatic that the research team recognizes how important our history dant of the large new species of there from the very beginning.” the Marble Canyon site, and so, Mr. Aria believes watching the process of discovering is in our territory, and chose to a new species has helped him develop a unique outlook on honour the Ktunaxa through this as a predator, it held a key position in the food network and the project. “My perspective is really whole and that also I amazing discovery.”

Today, Parks Canada holds jurishad an important impact on the think helps in my theoretical perspectives that have been past ecosystem,” said Dr. Caron. driving me,” he said. “The reason I’m doing that is because diction over the site because it is lothere are bigger questions that I want to answer, but the cated in Kootenay National Park, and “This animal is therefore important for the study of Marble fact that I’ve been able to be there all the way from the has celebrated the discovery, noting it Canyon, and shows how the site start is really giving something special to this perspective.” has revealed significant information about the animal evolution.

FOSSIL FIND — A panorama shot of the increases the significance of the Cultural Connection Mr. Aria believes the discovery Marble Canyon quarry where the new fossil Burgess Shale in understanding The newly identified species has been named in a way has the power to close gaps in his- species was found.

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By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The Invermere-based Canadian Pacific rail crew has been reduced by one third, with a pair of Maintenance of Way employees having recently been transferred out of the Invermere area.

The two employees are now based out of Parson (south of Golden). The move comes as part of a larger shuffle by the company and drops the number of Canadian Pacific staff at the Invermere detachment from six to four.

“We have done a recent reorganization of our maintenance of way employees. No jobs were lost in the area; they were relocated,” said Canadian Pacific spokesperson Salem Woodrow. “Canadian Pacific reviews our personnel needs in every department on an ongoing basis. We are balancing the needs of the infrastructure with the

personnel needed to maintain it.”

Maintenance of way employees are responsible for general upkeep of the rail tracks and rail roadbed.

“All changes fall within current collective bargaining agreements,” said Ms. Woodrow.

Canadian Pacific could not provide further information on what specifically resulted in the two employees being moved, whether it was a decrease in rail traffic (and, consequently, demand for employees) in Invermere, an increase in Parson, or some other factor.

“These changes do not impact Canadian Pacific operations or its commitment to safety,” said Ms. Woodrow, speaking on whether fewer workers in the area would mean a compromise of safety of the rail track in the area.

The Pioneer asked, but was unable to obtain information on when the last such reorganization by the company, with rail employees either moved from or to the Invermere detachment, had occurred.

Valley community comes out to clean up

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff It’s a test of endurance for some and a simple act of philanthropy for others.

The sixth annual Valley Pride clean up day is coming back to the Columbia Valley at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 25th this spring with a healthy concern for the environment.

“Since the first clean up, when we cleaned up years of accumulated refuse, we have seen a reduction in the amount of litter we gather,” said Milt Deck, spokesperson for community service clubs behind Valley Pride.

“But, there is still a large quantity we gather every year.

I would hate to see what our valley would be like if we didn’t continue to pick up the litter.”

The environmentally-geared event is hoping to attract volunteers from Windermere to Edgewater to help make this year’s effort a success. It aims to clean up the collection of litter that has accumulated in the region since last spring and requires a helping hand from everybody.

“We are making a difference, but we still have a long way to go,” said Mr. Deck. “We need more responders, there are many areas we haven’t been able to clean up due to a lack of help. Let’s build pride and keep our valley free of litter.”

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Students from JA Laird, Eileen Madson, Edgewater and Windermere elementary schools are expected to pitch in on Earth Day (April 22nd), a few days before the general community clean up day.

Valley Foods is providing students with snacks to reward their efforts to help beautify the area, while Tim Horton’s is offering up coffee and donuts to community groups.

Businesses in the Columbia Valley have jumped on board with green thumbs, said longterm Valley Pride organizer David Gee. Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, Kicking Horse Coffee, Eagle Ranch Resort and Panorama Mountain Resort will be sending their employees out to help clean up public spaces.

On Saturday morning, each community will have their own meeting areas and times. See the ad on page 9 for details about Valley Pride in Invermere, Windermere, Edgewater, Radium and Wilmer. Garbage bags and snacks will be provided to participants, rain or shine.

“Let’s clean up the towns,” urged Mr. Gee. Earth Day in Canada is a campaign that addresses the importance of taking a stand in the name of making Earth a cleaner and healthier place to live. Its overall goal is to reduce the carbon footprint by 20 per cent with a 2020 deadline nationally, which falls in line with the global efforts to reduce emissions.

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Running for a reason The valley’s first Daffodil Dash is being held on Sunday, April 26th and runners are encouraged to register now. From left to right, Sheila Tutty, president of the CV unit of the Canadian Cancer Society and Dash organizer thanks event sponsors Beva Kirk of Crazy Soles, and Rhiannon and Stuart Tutty of Stuart Tutty Financial Services.

Turn to page 15 to learn more about this event that replaces the Relay for Life.

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How many ways are there to birdwatch?

Editor’s note: This is the second submitted article in a five-part series leading up to the 19th annual Wings Over the Rockies Festival, which takes place from May 4th to 10th, here in the Columbia Valley.

By Wings Over the Rockies Question: how many ways can a Wings birdwatcher watch? The answer depends on the number of gadgets and means of transportation available. Leaders during Wings have planned field trips using a whole range of tools and multiple types of locomotion. Let’s see.

Cathy Parkes promises to orient beginner birdwatchers to the basic “tools of the trade” – binoculars and field guides - during field trips on Monday and Friday. Using call-back surveys, at dusk on Monday, Irene Manley will guide hikers on Mt. Swansea in search of the elusive Flam Owl. On Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Brian Wesley becomes a bit more technical, demonstrating the use of eBird, an on-line tool to manage birding observations. Pat Morrow offers a comprehensive photography and videography workshop, Journaling with Your Camera, extending from a Tuesday evening slide lecture to Wednesday in the field. Then, on both Thursday morning and afternoon, Don Delany and Doug Yukes offer tips on photographing birds along the shores of Lake Enid. This year birdwatchers will also have a free, newly-updated bird checklist produced by Wings Over the Rockies with the assistance of a Discretionary Grant in Aid from the Regional District of the East Kootenay. That’s 6 tools for birders, but many of the leaders,

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WING WATCHERS — Birders get up close and personal with their binoculars during a birdwatching outing at Lot 48 in last year’s Wings Over the Rockies Festival. This year’s festival once again offers excellent opportunities to watch our winged friends in the wild.

File photo including Randy Hopkins, will share telescopes. Let’s say 7 tools for birding.

The only prerequisite for birder transportation is that it be quiet, so as to not disturb the birds. On Monday, Ruth Goodwin leads a group Biking and Birding along the Rails to Trails route between Kimberley and Cranbrook. The BC Rockies Adventure team guides a parade of quiet golf carts through the Riverside Golf Course on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, with keynote speaker, Jean-Bernard Caron joining them on Thursday. Brian Wesley will lead a caravan car birding in Kootenay National Park on Saturday, but promises the cars will stay in parking lots.

Every day of Wings week, with the exception of Fri-

day and Saturday, provides the opportunity to go birding by canoe. Trips glide from the Upper Columbia Wetlands into Lake Windermere and along the Columbia River from Invermere to Radium or from Radium to Edgewater. Some trips seek the birdsongs of twilight; some include a barbeque lunch; some are 5 hours; others are 2 hours...something to suit everyone. Kayaks skim through the Fairmont area with the BC Rockies Adventure guides on Wednesday and into Armstrong Bay on Columbia Lake with the guides and Dave Quinn on Friday.

Hikers explore the Hoodoos with Daryl Calder on Wednesday or with Sherry Dewey on Friday, the K2 Ranch with Brian Wesley on Thursday, a rare Limber Pine forest with Randy Moody on Friday or the Columbia Lake Provincial Park with the BC Rockies Adventures guides on Saturday.

Then, of course, birders can walk with Sid Leggett on his Wetlands Interpretive Walk on Tuesday, both morning and afternoon. That’s seven means of locomotion. However, given the variations on walking on Thursday’s schedule...

Ellen Zimmerman’s Moberley Meander, Randy Hopkins’ Cruising 4 Curlews and A Ramble on Columbia Lake Lot 48 with Hillary Page, Richard Klafki and Cameron Gillies... let’s make that 10 methods of transportation.

Answer: Wings birdwatchers can watch in at least 17, but probably innumerable ways.

To join in the bird watching, register at www.wingsovertherockies.org, or fly by Pynelogs to register in person on any of these days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.wingsovertherockies. org for detailed festival information.

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

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call 250-342-3033.

• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program.

Tuesday, April 21st • 4 - 5:30 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness program.

Must pre-register. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033.

• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Cooking workshop.

• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program.

• 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: SYC Opt night. Have one of your Youth workers accompany you to the clinic and assist you with the resources you need.

• 7:30 - 9 p.m.: Symphony of Soil movie night at DTSS. For more information email info@groundswellnetwork. ca or phone 250-342-3337.

Wednesday, April 22nd Friday, April 17th • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphic design program. Must preregister. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033.

Saturday, April 18th • 9 a.m - 1 p.m.: CV Cycling Society annual bike swap at the Invermere Community Centre. Bring in bikes and gear between 9 - 11 a.m. Toonie charge to bring in gear.

Sale is from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Pick up money and/or unsold gear at 1 p.m. On display will be a piece of art work by local artist Pat Bavin, which will be used on a cycling shirt being produced by CV Cycling Society for release this summer.

• 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Artym Gallery shows Maya Eventov and friends exhibition until April 24th.

• 7:00 p.m.: SYC Movie and popcorn night.

• 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.: Galarama at Edgewater Community Hall. $15 a ticket, available at Pip’s in Edgewater, Bird’s Eye Boutique in Radium and the Blue Dog in Invermere.

Bus transportation is available from Invermere to Edgewater and back. For more information call 250270-0340 or go to facebook under ERS Events.

Monday, April 20th • 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Invermere Rollbots will be hosting a women’s clothing swap on April 25th. Calling for donations of good quality, clean, women’s spring and summer clothing. They can be dropped off April 20th24th at Her Public in Invermere.

• 4 - 5:30 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness program.

Must pre-register. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or

• 10 - 11 a.m.: Preschoolers and Parents, Plant and Play.

Runs every Wednesday morning for 6 weeks. Ends May 13th. By donation, pre-registration requested. www. groundswellnetwork.ca.

• 4 - 5:30 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness program.

Must pre-register. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033.

• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program.

• 6 - 8 p.m.: Gardening 101 workshop: Landscapes and Flowers, with the Invermere Public Library. Preregister with a beginner gardening question you would like answered by Saturday April 18th. Visit invermere. bclibrary.ca for more information.

Thursday, April 23rd • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphic design program. Must preregister. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250342-3033.

• 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC open gym.

Friday, April 24th • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphic design program. Must preregister. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250342-3033.

Saturday, April 25th • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Prevention of Violence Against Women Open House & Garage Sale. At the Women’s Resource Centre. Food and Music by Smarty Pants and Friends.

All proceeds go to the Family Resource Centre.

• 12 - 3 p.m.: CV Cycling Society is offering a free Basic Bike Fit and Maintenance course at the Lions Hall at the

Crossroads. All ages welcome. Get the most comfort and efficiency from your bike. Learn to do your own basic trail repairs and maintenance. Bring your bike. Blaine Nester 250-342-8784.

• 7 p.m.: SYC Movie and popcorn night.

• 7:30 p.m.: Shields Johnston Fielding Trio performing live at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Tickets $20, students $10, available at Tiffany’s Thredz and Pynelogs or call 250-342-4423.

• 7:30 p.m.: Invermere Rollbots are hosting a women’s clothing swap at Arrowhead Brewery to raise money for the upcoming season. $10 a bag, provided.

Sunday, April 26th • 9 a.m.: Daffodil Dash. Run to fight cancer at Mount Nelson Athletic Park, Invermere.

Monday, April 27th • 4 - 5:30 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness program.

Must pre-register. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033.

• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program.

• 6:50 p.m.: Ladies Night Out, with Jani Goudy at Lake Windermere Alliance Church. Tickets $10 available at Canterbury Flowers 250-342-0383.

• 7 p.m.: SYC Philanthropy Project.

• 7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Community Foundation AGM at Lake Windermere Lion’s Hall.

Tuesday, April 28th • 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Wings over the Rockies Art Show at Pynelogs Art Gallery from April 28th to May 10th. For more infomation visit columbiavalleyarts.com.

• 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: L’il Peeps Art show at Pynelogs from April 28th to May 10th. For more infomation visit columbiavalleyarts.com.

• 4 - 5:30 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness program.

Must pre-register. Email summit.centre@gmail.com or call 250-342-3033.

• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: SYC Skills for life program.

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If mailed use the address provided below: District of Invermere Box 339, 914 – 8th Avenue Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 There will be no public opening for this Invitation for Proposal. Proposals will be opened privately by District of Invermere after the closing time specified for receipt of Proposals.

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By Pioneer Staff Swap clothing and support The fourth bi-annual clothing swap has returned to the Columbia Valley.

The East Kootenay Roller Derby League Killer Rollbots team is hosting the public clothing swap for women at Arrowhead Brewing Company starting at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 25th.

However, the call for donated clothing is for adult women to drop off items between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. from Monday, April 20th to Friday, April 24th at Her Public clothing store in Invermere, located at 901 7th Avenue.

“Having clothing donated is the crucial part of the swap,” said Jess de Groot, Killer Rollbots captain and fundraising organizer. “We need la- BAG IT — Arrowhead Brewery is once again hosting the bi-annual dies to sort their closets and donate what they clothing swap where women can fill a garbage bag of donated clothes don’t want anymore. It’s also important that it’s for $10.

Photo submitted modern, good quality clothing. It’s generally clothing that you don’t want to just give to a Pet-based fundraisers set for Fairmont second hand shop, but stuff you also don’t wear yourself A pair of dog-centric fundraisers are coming to Fairanymore.” mont Hot Springs.

Supporting the spring sale, she added, does more The Paw-A-Thon dog walking fundraiser will be this than add variety to women’s wardrobes.

Saturday, April 18th at 10 a.m. starting at Smoking Wa“This year we are putting on our own roller derby ters cafe. Participants collect donations through pledge events, so we need some finances to be able to pull from. forms, walk their dogs and then the proceeds go the SoWe don’t have financial support of a league anymore, so ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) any bit of funding we can do now will help us put on and the Global Animals Lovers Society (GALS). great derby games.”

Then the Fairmont Hot Springs Pooch Plunge funPeople who attend the clothing swap can fill a gar- draiser will be at the Fairmont Hot Springs pools from 6 bage bag for $10 and any leftover donations will be giv- to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 9th. en to the Women’s Resource Centre.

“Basically, we let the dogs in the pools for two hours,” said plunge organizer Shonna Murphy, adding Bike Swap is back — with a special offer that owners will be able to wade in up to their knees.

The annual Columbia Valley Cycling Society Bike Cost is $10 per dog, there will be a barbecue and games Swap is taking place this Saturday (April 18th) at the In- for kids, and entertainment by local band The Otters, vermere Community Hall. If you have bikes and gear to with proceeds from this event also going to the SPCA sell, drop them off between 9:30 and 11 a.m. — charge and GALS. Donations of items such as dog food and to drop off gear is a Toonie. The sale starts at 11:30 a.m. dog collars will also be accepted. and goes to 1 p.m., after which time money and/or unThere will be a raffle held through both events, with sold gear can be picked up. Be sure to get there on time Paw-A-Thon organizer Farron Chandler drawing the as the good deals go fast! winner at the Pooch Plunge. Raffle tickets are $2 each New for this year, Pat Bavin of Bavin Glassworks or three for $5 and available at Fire Vixen, Choppers, has produced a piece of art for the Cycling Society, as well as the Natural Springs Spa and the pools at Fairwhich is working with Sugoi Performance Apparel to mont. These places will also have registration forms for incorporate it into a high quality technical short-sleeved the Pooch Plunge. unisex cycling shirt. The original art piece will be on For more information, contact Mr. Chandler at display at the swap for people to view the design and po- 778-525-5007 or Ms. Murphy at 250-345-6056 or tentially pre-order shirts. The anticipated cost per shirt smurphy@fhsr.com. is $60-$65. For more information, visit www.columbiaFollowing the Pooch Plunge, the pools will be closed valleycyclingsociety.org. for annual maintenance the following day.

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Are you ready to Dash?

Sponsors needed for outdoor movie series in Invermere

By Sheila Tutty Canadian Cancer Society, Columbia Valley Unit The Columbia Valley unit of the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is launching its inaugural Daffodil Dash. The unit is one of four locations in B.C. taking part.

This event is a one-kilometre walk, five-kilometre or ten-kilometre run fundraiser which replaces the Relay for Life.

Our first Daffodil Dash will be held on Sunday, April 26th at Mount Nelson Athletic Park in Invermere. This event is geared for walkers and runners of all ages, and is a perfect opportunity for the whole family to participate.

The race will begin at 9 a.m. sharp, with the 10-kilometre runners heading out first. Minutes later, the five-kilometre participants will take off, and then the one-kilometre walkers.

Each participant is encouraged to raise at least $150 by way of sponsors. There are many ways of garnering sponsorship: going door to door, asking relatives, collecting bottles, having a bake sale or garage sale… the list is endless.

In past years for the Relay, my two young grandsons raised over $700 every year. Everyone who does raise $150 or more will be given a “swag bag” full of all sorts of goodies.

All money raised from this event goes to cancer research, education and prevention, and support services for those living with cancer. And let’s face it, we are all touched by cancer in one way or another.

Registration for teams or individuals can be made online at www.cancer.ca/daffodildash or by picking up a form at Crazy Soles Running/Yoga Store in downtown Invermere. Donation forms are also available online as well as at Crazy Soles.

Registration cost is $30 for adults (or $40 the day of ) and $15 for 18 years and under (or $20 the day of ). If you register as a team (four or more people), the adult fee drops to $24 ($32 the day of ), and the youth fee is $12 ($16 the day of ).

For more information, contact Sheila at sheilatutty@telus.net or call 250-342-9059

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The best way to take in a blockbuster hit is with an envelope of stars surrounding you in the natural elements of an outdoor theatre.

Theresa Wood, event co-ordinator for the District of Invermere, is hoping to not only bring back the outdoor movie idea to Pothole Park this summer, but have it run all summer long.

She is undertaking this new initiative — Movies in the Mountains — to screen cinematic adventures on a weekly basis for families and travellers by actively seeking out sponsorships from the community to cover the cost of the movie licence and advertising.

The District of Invermere hosted the first outdoor movie in Pothole Park several years ago, which now lures out hundreds of people during the August long weekend.

With Movies in the Mountains, Ms. Wood aims to make the annual movie night a regular weekly programming throughout July and August on top of the regular long weekend format.

There are many opportunities and benefits for each weekly sponsor, including playing a video or slideshow prior to the feature film, running the concession, and even selecting the movie.

If you’re interested in sponsoring an outdoor movie or being involved as a volunteer, contact Ms. Wood at 250-342-9281 ext. 1227 or email her at events@invermere.net.

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This April, help us For more information, contact Sheila Tutty 250-342-5266 — register at cancer.ca/daffodildash Thank you to our local sponsors: STUART TUTTY FINANCIAL SERVICES Ltd.

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April 17, 2015

Documentary dishes out BIG BAND DANCE “Come to dance 32nd Annual DTSS Big Band Dance

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By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff

Groundswell Network Society is digging into the nature of a deeply rooted and complex relationship between Mother Nature and humans.

Symphony of the Soil is a 104-minute documentary that explores ancient knowledge and cutting edge science to highlight the possibilities of creating a healthy planet from the ground up. The film is being screened by the Groundswell Network Society at David Thompson Secondary School theatre at 7:30 p.m. on April 21st.

“It’s all about the life in the soil,” said Natalie Forrest, Groundswell’s spokesperson. “It highlights how much we don’t know about the soil and how much we can use it to really benefit, not only environmental aspects, but by creating a great life.”

She believes the film makes the most complex environmental issues easy to understand.

“You don’t have to be really knowledgeable about the issues at hand to understand what’s happening in it,” said Ms. Forrest. “They break it down quite beautifully and it’s a pretty gorgeous documentary.”

The idea of promoting community sustainability through education is one of the driving forces behind the Groundswell’s approach to “plant a seed” in the Columbia Valley. Its goal is to create projects the community can be involved with

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“One of Groundswell’s mandates is education,” concluded Ms. Forrest, “and this is the year of soil, according to the United Nations (UN), so we’re taking up that theme and we’re really hoping to teach people about the importance of soil.”

The United Nations declared 2015 the International Year of Soils (IYS) to increase awareness and understanding about the importance of soil for food security and essential ecosystem functions.

“We’re hoping to really educate people about the huge difference between dirt and soil,” explained Ms. Forrest, “but many people don’t know and it’s the education process and the (liveliness ) of our soil and how beneficial and amazing soil is.

“In a nutshell, soil is considered alive so it has microbes and fungus and little tiny animals and bacteria. It’s a really complex dynamic relationship that creates health for plants and for the fungus in the soil.

In dirt, pretty much, none of that is there.”

Groundswell will be offering a number of educational soil-related workshops over the next month, including Get Started on Vegetable Gardening, Rot on! (“It helps people learn how to turn their waste into soil, essentially,” said Ms. Forrest), and the Invermere Community Greenhouse’s annual Plant Sale and Open House.

To learn about these events and more, visit www.groundswellnetwork.ca, email greenhouse@groundswell.ca or call 250342-3337.

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April 17, 2015

Soil – it’s a dirty word!

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 17

Time-saving gardening tips The Green File

By Mark Cullen Pioneer Columnist

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This year, the United Nations has declared 2015 the International Year of Soils. As a well-respected organization with an international scope, they have recognized how vital the resource of soil is and the importance of highlighting it on a global scale. As local organic farmers and gardeners here in the Columbia Valley, we also realize the importance of our soil for the health of our plants and the success of our farm.

Soil is more than dirt. Soil is alive. It is a mixture of minerals, water, gases and organic matter. It has millions of microorganisms that serve many roles, from decomposition to nourishing plants. Soil is the foundation of agriculture and therefore the source of our subsistence. Soil is a topic many don’t talk about and yet it is the basis of our survival.

Some of the threats that are depleting the earth’s soil are urban sprawl (all that pavement), and erosion from over-exposed earth and unnecessary clearing. So if it’s eroded, washed away or paved over, that’s an incredibly precious resource that has been lost for good.

How can you help preserve this precious resource? It can start right in your own backyard by putting some thought into how you care for your garden soil. By adding compost and organic matter, you create a place where earthworms can live, thrive and multiply. The more active and fertile your soil is, the healthier and more disease-resistant your garden will be. Adversely, when you use chemicals and herbicides on your soil, they kill all the beneficial microorganisms and healthy biodiversity under the ground. This leaves you with a short-term solution, but a long-term deficit in terms of soil health.

Why not join the United Nations in making a concentrated effort in, firstly, improving your own garden soil, and also considering it — as they are asking us to — on a global scale. Support farmers and food companies that have sound and sustainable growing practices, talk about the importance of this issue, and educate yourself. Remember: it’s a resource that is highly precious and not something to waste, take for granted, or mistreat.

So let’s talk dirty — let’s talk about soil!

Even the most passionate gardeners among us do not love every aspect of gardening equally. Think about the gardening tasks that you enjoy most. Now consider how you can channel more of your time into those and less time into the tasks that you really don’t enjoy so much. Ready?

Weeding. I love to weed early in the season. Right now through to late May, I am OK with bending and pulling, cutting weeds down with a sharpened hoe. But when the heat of early June hits home, the joy of the weeding experience expires within me. My top three tips to minimize weeding: 1. The Miracle of Mulch. A thick layer of mulch will insulate the soil from the drying heat of the sun, reducing the amount of water you need to apply to your garden by up to 70 per cent. I use natural cedar bark mulch, but if you like the coloured stock, look for the new colour-fast CIL product. Mulch minimizes the germination of weed seeds, reducing the need to weed by up to 90 per cent the first year. Before you spread mulch three to four centimetres thick over your rose bed, perennials or around your shrub border, be sure to remove the weeds.

2. Hoe Weeds. The weeds that do occur in your garden should be cut down early — when they are young. If you take the time to keep your garden weed-free through May and early June, it will be much easier for you to control them later. To stop annual weeds from spreading, cut them down before they flower and produce seeds.

3. You Bet Your Corn. To prevent annual weeds in your garden, use corn gluten-based weed preventer — a natural weed control product (Plant Prod makes a good one). Garden weed preventer does not kill existing weeds as it works as a pre-emergent weed control. Apply it in spring, to block weeds before they germinate. (Very important: apply after your desired plants have emerged.) A second application at the end of the growing season helps prevent weeds that sprout late in the summer and go to seed in the fall.

To reduce the amount of time that you spend watering and to save money on water, here are more tips: Only apply water to your garden when the soil is dry at least two to three centimetres deep. The best way to de-

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termine this is to push your finger into the soil up to the second knuckle and if it is cool and moist down at your finger tip, this is no time to water your garden. Of course, my “rule of finger” varies. A newly sown lawn will require a daily small dose of water until it puts down a root, usually in two to three weeks; same with young vegetable seedlings.

Well-established perennials, trees and shrubs may not need to be watered all season long, assuming we don’t run into a mid-summer drought.

Fertilize Your Lawn. This may be counterintuitive, as you may think that a well-fed lawn will grow more quickly and need more mowing, therefore requiring more work.

Early in the season this is true. As the season wears on, however, the well-fed lawns in the neighbourhood look better with less water. The deeper roots can reach the water that short roots can’t. Look for a quality product that contains at least one percent chelated iron (which is readily absorbed by the grass plants) for the deepest possible green in the shortest length of time and slow-release nitrogen that is metered out as rain falls and temperatures rise. Nitrogen is the one element that your lawn craves the most each spring.

Enhance your soil. This is my #1 rule of successful gardening: enrich your soil with generous quantities of compost. One 20 kilogram bag spread over a square metre would not be too much. (No amount is too much!) When plant roots are supported by naturally rich soil, the need for artificial fertilizers is minimized or eliminated, and healthy plants have deeper roots requiring less water. Look for certified composted manures that carry the Compost Quality Alliance logo. The logo ensures high quality compost that you can use with confidence.

Mark Cullen appears on Canada AM every Wednesday at 8:40 a.m. He is the Lawn and Garden expert for Home Hardware. Sign up for his free newsletter at www.markcullen.com.

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April 17, 2015

YOUR MONEY

Highlights of the new Alberta budget As expected, the recent drop in global oil prices has significantly decreased Alberta’s revenue forecast. The 2015 fiscal year was projected to have a surplus of $248 million. Now, lower oil revenues are expected to cause a $7 billion revenue shortfall, resulting in a $5 billion budget deficit.

The provincial government says they will deal with this in three ways: $1.9 billion reduction in spending, $1.5 billion in new revenue and $4 billion from the province’s Contingency Account. Here are some of the highlights.

Public sector wages In years past, Albertan public sector employees, such as teachers, nurses and doctors, have enjoyed some of the highest wages in the country for their services. In fact, the province claims to have spent $22.5 billion, or 50 per cent of its 2014 budget, on public sector compensation.

As such, the equivalent of 2,000 public sector positions are slated to be eliminated through 2015-16, saving $200 million. Most are expected to come through attrition, rather than layoffs.

Tax changes Interestingly, the Alberta government did not announce plans to introduce a Provincial Sales Tax or raise corporate tax rates.

Instead, they chose to abandon their flat provincial tax rate of 10 per cent and introduce two new tax brackets.

Beginning January 1st, 2016, those earning more than $100,000 or $250,000 per year will pay 10.5 and 11 per cent respectively, increasing another 0.5 per cent annually over the following two years, which is expected to generate $330 million during 2016-2017, and $730 million for 2018-2019.

Generous Albertans will see less financial reward for donating. The Charitable Donations Tax Credit is slated to be reduced by over 60 per cent, saving about $90 million.

Heath care changes 2015 marks the first time in 20 years that Alberta has cut health care funding. In addition, the Heath Care Contribution Levy is being introduced on July 1st, 2015.

This fee is tiered, with those who earn more paying more. It will affect people with taxable incomes of at least $50,000, capping at $1,000 for those with taxable incomes above $130,000.

The fee will be included on personal tax returns, and most commonly paid through payroll deductions or as part of tax instalments. $396 million is expected to be generated in the 2015-16 budget year.

According to estimates, the health care system is expected to suffer the most from public sector layoffs. In addition to attrition, several middle-management positions will be eliminated and front-line employees may see reduced hours.

Other sources Other notable items include an increase to provincial fuel taxes of four cents per litre, to $0.13 cents. The TaxExempt Fuel Use program and Farm Fuel Benefit are capped at $0.09 cents per litre. And if that wasn’t enough to discourage speeding, tickets for motor vehicle infractions are being increased about 35 per cent on average.

So-called “sin taxes” will also be increasing. Liquor taxes are subject to a 10 per cent increase, while tobacco will see varying tax changes depending on the quantity and method of consumption.

Numerous user fees are also going up, including those for land titles transactions, motor vehicle registrations, camping sites, court filings and marriage licences.

Final thoughts Though the measures outlined in the budget may seem harsh, the province had little choice in the matter.

At today’s oil prices, Alberta would have spent their Contingency Fund during the first budget year, and the entire Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund during the following two years.

Ultimately, Alberta wants to reduce its dependency on oil and gas revenues. From 2019 onwards, government plans to only use 50 per cent of oil revenues for budgeting purposes, with the rest being allocated to the Contingency Account. This should be viewed as a positive and necessary goal to ensure the province’s long-term fiscal health.

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Nature Deficit Disorder in children Family Ties

By Lynsey Burke Pioneer Columnist Getting outside and into nature everyday is my ticket to a happy self.

There have been countless studies that demonstrate our innate desire to frolic in the trees, breathe in the fresh air and play in the water. Our intuition tells us to seek out these environments — away from vehicles, noise and concrete.

Recently, I managed to (cautiously) sneak away from the house one evening to attend the AGM of Wildsight, the local and active environmental group that’s doing great things for our region. This team of individuals doesn’t just spend time outside; they vow to protect, promote and play in nature at any chance they get.

Following the meeting, they showed the documentary film, Project Wild Thing, an exposé that talks about reconnecting kids with nature. Between laughing at the comical British filmmaker David Bond’s quips about becoming the Marketing Director for nature, I couldn’t help but notice a fear-induced lump in my throat.

Preying on my parental fears, I shifted my focus from the movie and recollected Oliver’s time spent on the iPad earlier that day. My mental battle of managing screen time went on as the film churned out stories of stagnant children who were completely disinterested in nature and glued to screens.

“We’re all going for a hike tomorrow,” I thought to myself post-viewing as I walked down the hallway.

To our credit, I don’t think this film necessarily carries much weight in this community. Project Wild

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Thing was focused on children in large city centres, specifically London, England where nature is much less accessible for children.

I do, however, believe that it is a timely film for society and myself alike. In an age where gadgets are everywhere, the reminder to put down our phones and truly interact with our children outside is a necessary one.

Some very harsh realities and scary statistics were revealed about our children’s generation. Bond reported that this generation is projected to be the first to have a shorter lifespan than that of its parents. And while I’m always a bit wary of statistics, it’s hard to deny their fascination to screens – especially those darn touch ones.

Bond strapped on a GoPro camera to his four-yearold daughter’s forehead and concluded that on average, she spent four per cent of her day outside. The remainder was distributed on eating, watching TV, in the car, etc.

The four per cent statistic is a stark comparison to the time we as a family spend outdoors riding bikes, fishing, hiking, camping, walking, exploring and playing. As they say, your kids do as you do and I plan to do less “texty texty” and refocus my efforts on being more present.

While it would be next to impossible to keep the energy-abounding Burke babies indoors all day, technology and TV are present in our household and, I will admit, they are man’s gift to exhausted parents. Seeing how much Oliver loves to pretend that a stick is a fishing rod, or how the discovery of a single rock or pinecone among thousands of its kind can be classified as a treasure, I feel like we’re doing A-okay in that department.

Thanks to the reminder from David Bond; let’s all continue to promote the natural world to our children and be our family’s Marketing Directors for nature.

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Hospice director in the race for immigrant award “It would be lovely to be a vehicle whereby another $500 comes to the society,” Maria Kliavkoff — the she said. “I don’t know how founding executive director to explain what it means to of the Hospice Society of be an immigrant in another the Columbia Valley — has country. Many people think been shortlisted as one of that if you’re immigratthe finalists in the seventh ing from the United States annual Royal Bank of Canof America, it’s not (such) ada’s (RBC) Top 25 Canadia lengthy process, but the an Immigrant Awards 2015. reality is: an immigrant in Maria Kliavkoff The 49-year-old Radia new country is an immium resident, who immigratgrant in a new country, no ed from the United States of America, has matter where your old country is. There been living in Canada for a decade now. are different cultures, there are different “The whole nature of this makes me attitudes. It’s all about finding your place feel deeply honoured,” she said about be- in a new home and becoming part of that coming one of 75 nominees (out of 650 society.” entries received) to move onto the next To vote for Ms. Kliavkoff, visit www. round. “I was informed the top 25 finalists canadianimmigrant.ca/canadas-topwho win this award would also be eligible 25-immigrants/vote before May 11th. to win $500 to give to their preferred char- The top 25 winners will be announced on ities… my declared charity is the Hospice June 23rd.

Society of the Columbia Valley.”

“It is such an honour and a privilege The RBC Top 25 Canadian Immi- to live in and serve this community, and to grant Awards is a unique way to recognize bring my life experience to this job and to inspirational immigrants who have relocat- this work,” said Kliavkoff. “I have landed, ed to Canada and made a positive differ- after all of the places that I have lived, in ence. It is a peoples’ choice award that fea- such a beautiful part of the world… The tures the efforts of community advocates, community of the Columbia Valley is unvolunteers, entrepreneurs and cultural like any community that I have ever lived icons based on an online voting system. in before — and I have a great passion for Ms. Kliavkoff is in the race to earn the people.” $500 to donate to the hospice society until For a full feature story on Ms. KliaMay 11th, when the polls for online voting vkoff, see the April 22nd Valley Echo on close on the Canadian Immigrant website. stands and online next week.

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff

Local songwriters make CBC’s regional semifinals

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Upper Columbia Valley musicians are making waves in the CBC Searchlight competition.

In this year’s version of the annual Canadawide contest, entries from two local musicians — In the Mountains by Pioneer/Valley Echo ediShilo and Ben Cameron a.k.a. Dandelions tor Nicole Trigg (a.k.a.

Niki Trigger, her songwriting pseudonym) and Take Me There by Ben and Shilo Cameron (their band name is Dandelions) — have survived the first round of voting to move into the regional semifinals.

“I’m blown away. Clearly I have a really supportive community of friends, family and co-workers who have been working hard to get votes for me,” said Ms. Trigg.

“We’ve had support for the song (Take Me There) since it was part of the Chamber’s promotional video for the Whiteway and now its summer video, but we really didn’t expect to make the cut. This comes as a surprise,” said Mr. Cameron. The valley also had a third entrant in the first round of Searchlight — Holding On by The Grates — which didn’t make it to the second round.

The contest encourages local emerging musicians from across the country to submit a song, and entries are then grouped by geographic region. Online voting determines which songs move on in each round. This year’s contest had 3,337 entrants, which — after online voting for the first round closed on Monday, April 20th at 1 p.m. local time — had been cut down to 545. Voting for the second round began immediately and will continue until Monday, April 20th at 1 p.m. local time. Both Ms. Trigg and Mr. Cameron are competing in the Kelowna region, which initially had 125 entrants and has now, as with all other regions in Canada, been pared down to 25.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

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Cheers & Jeers

Cheers & Jeers

Cheers & Jeers

Cheers & Jeers

Celebration of Life – Richard Blewaska. A Celebration of Life for Richard will be held on Saturday, April 18th, 2015 at Eagle Ranch Golf Course (Rustica Room) from 1 p.m.

- 4 p.m. Join Richard’s family and friends in celebrating and toasting his life and travel and adventure.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting now available. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 250-342-1071 for more info.

Cheers to the new restaurant Mr. V’s Italian Grill. Lasagna to die for!

Great prices, great food, excellent service!

Jeers to my favorite pub for changing its menu and excluding the best clam chowder in the valley on Fridays. Please bring it back!

Jeers to the Board of Directors who terminated employment of a wonderful hard-working woman who has dedicated 30 years of her life to the children of this valley.

Ruthless, heartless, and inhumane are the words that come to mind for your actions. You should be ashamed of yourselves.

Cheers to the best neighbour who brought me wine and flowers for the jeers she thought I wrote. You are not in the dog house!

Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 250-342-2424. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere.

Radium Friendship Group: Friday at the Catholic Church, East Side of Main St. With the exception of Tuesday, all meetings are open.

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking?

If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call 250-3428255.

Cheers & Jeers Cheers to IDPS for saving Invermere wildlife and dealing with the lunatics calling them terrorists. You guys deserve praise. Don’t listen to the haters.

Cheers to the lady in a red Chevy Cheers to Trevor of 6th Street for in front of me at Timmy’s drive- being such a good friend to our dog thru for paying for my coffee. Good Banjo when he comes to “visit” you.

CHEERS &HisJEERS karma is around! humans appreciate it very much!

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Cheers to my loving and generous husband, family and friends for making my 50th birthday the best month long celebration ever. I love you all so much.

Cheers to Sue for driving an elderly lady, laden with bags to her meeting place. Your thoughtful actions were greatly appreciated by the busy staff at Valley Foods!

Jeers to golfers who post bogeyfree rounds. Damn showoffs!

Cheers to finally being able to get a few holes in after work. Jeers to nagging spouses.

Cheers to the Max Helmer employee at the Cenotaph taking time to answer my questions: Time line split fall/spring, organic soil removal, and completion date.

Information is good, I appreciate it.

Thank you

Thank you!

In celebrating National Volunteer Week, the Windermere Valley Youth Centre Society, would like to sincerely thank all our volunteers who have given their time and talent.

Our volunteers are a vital part of our centre and assist us in providing a safe, active and engaged centre for our youth.

We are currently seeking volunteers for: • Treasurer Board Member • Fundraising/Special Events Committee Members • Youth Worker Assistants.

If you are interested in being part of investing in our youth, please contact Donna at volunteeryouthcentre@gmail.com

Jeers to the driver of the gravel truck who did multiple trips up 13th Street and 13th Ave at 4 am last week. Surely there’s a bylaw restricting heavy truck hours.

Cheers to Eric and the staff at Eagle Ranch for an incredible afternoon of golf in support of the local Food Bank.

Jeers to the impatient people who are especially inpatient with LEARNING drivers. There is an L on the car for a reason!

Cheers to the Futa Aunties, my amazing boyfriend and my beautiful best friend for all your hard work and hours this past week scrubbing and polishing. Here’s to taking something old and making it new again. Here’s to seeing the potential in something even when you can’t see through all the grime.

I couldn’t do it without you!

Cheers to Ray of Nite Frames for creating a beautiful floating frame for our painting when others said it could not be done. Your genuine valley kindness did not go unnoticed either!

Cheers to the wonderful ladies who make life more pleasant for a bachelor living in rural ghost town.

Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 1-855-377-1312 Email: info@columbiavalleypioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

Cheers to Gunny for all the help you have given to the Thrift Store!

Cheers to Wendy at Rocky Mountain Pet Resort. Your amazing pet resort where our dog could call his second home is appreciated. Wendy you have created a loving, fun, beautiful place where we could bring our dog and know that he was well taken care of!

Cheers to the people that “Vent” their concerns in the Cheers and Jeers. It’s fun reading. Cheers to the people that vent their concerns about “Passive-Aggressive Neighbours”. Again, fun reading. Cheers to venting.

Cheers to the person in front of us at Tim Hortons that paid for our food and coffee. It was greatly appreciated by two hungry paramedics!

Cheers to all of you who stuck with me at the bottom of the Valley Echo hockey pool. Remember it takes just as much skill to pick all losers as it does to pick all winners!

Cheers to Kali at Fairmont Resort!

What an incredible server who has always been extra wonderful to not only myself but everyone else as far as I could see, you are AWESOME!

Jeers to the Hit and Run Driver of that white pickup truck who backed into my SUV Friday evening April 10th in the parking lot at Mr. V’s Italian Grill on Hwy 93/95 in Windermere and then left the scene in a big hurry entering the Hwy southbound through ‘ One-Way/ Do Not Enter’ signage. Everyone, in haste and bad judgment, at some time during their lifetime has probably made a mistake, but mistakes can be rectified and so can this one. With information provided to the authorities by witnesses eventually you will have to answer for your mistake. Do the right thing by filing a report now, rather than later, as this is the only and honest way to rectify your mistake. By doing so will make this senior citizen feel much happier in many ways.

Cheers to John, the gentleman who bought my husband and I a Keno ticket each and for buying me a glass of red wine on my birthday “March 5, 2015”. Greatly appreciated!

Jeers to the school bus who stopped on a blind corner on a highway, and to the parents who let their kids run out on the highway without looking both ways. Most of all Jeers to the DOI for not putting up a School Bus Route Sign before the corner. Drivers aren’t the only ones who need to be more careful.

Cheers to Ken at Heron Point for coming to the rescue late Friday night to ensure a stranded lady got safely back into her apartment truly above and beyond!

lost & found Found: On the road up Athalmer hill, a tool in its container. To reclaim call 250 341-2077 and identify.

Lost: Amazing flying BBQ cover, color grey, in 100 block 11th Ave area. Approach cautiously and call Mike at 250-342-1383.

Found: A gold ring in Wilmer.

Please call to identify and claim.

250-342-1486 Lost in Invermere, copper ring with dog howling at blue-sky scene, please call 250-342-7590 if found.

storage NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

commercial space 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.

April 17, 2015

commercial space COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT 565 SQ.FT. PANACHE BUILDING INVERMERE 250-342-5805

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condo FOR RENT

wanted

services

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1-bdrm available Apr 1st. $675/mo + utilities and D.D. Located behind Sobeys. N/P, N/S. Quiet building.

250-345-6591.

Drummer needed for local blues/ folk band. Please call Emily, 250409-4104 or Ian, 250-688-0266.

Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net

DRESS UP YOUR SPACE! SOLÉ DECOR N’ MORE Specializing in Hunter Douglas Blinds, Custom Drapery, furniture and Bedding, Upholstery, Cushions, Headboards and more!

FREE literise system on Hunter Douglas Duette ‘til April 30th! Serving the Calgary and Columbia Valley area.

Call Brenda to book your Design Consultation.

403-861-8782 or email at: soledecor@shaw.ca. www.studio222calgary.com

1,000 sq. ft. outdoor courtyard café available immediately for lease.

Table, chairs and some equipment.

Please contact 250-342-1249 for further information.

Condo for rent in Aspen building in Radium, 2-bdrm, 2 bath, $800/ mo includes utilities. N/P, N/S. Underground parking. Available right away, call 403-690-3166.

Radium Hot Springs Commercial Space for Rent. 800 sq. ft. bays, excellent for small retail shop or business office space. 1-403-5599625.

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

N/S, N/P. Monthly rent depending on length of tenancy. 403-5610111 or bobburk@gmail.com.

accommodation wanted Retired couple looking for inexpensive accommodation or house sitting opportunity in Invermere for 3 - 5 weeks around June. Dates and time frame flexible.

Please contact 250-342-8895 or email cynthiasmyth47@yahoo.co.uk.

SUITE FOR RENT 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.

Windermere 4-plex: Bright upper level 2-bdrm suite available May 1st. All appliances. Large yard and ample parking. Two blocks from beach with lake views. Call/ text 250-409-7435 or email info@ selkirkcells.com.

Spectacular lake views.

Windermere, mostly furnished, N/S, references required. Main floor of house: 2-bdrm, 2-bath, patio, dishwasher, W/D, fireplace. $1,050/mo. + utilities. Available June 1st, 403-651-2002 or marilyn. thompson@outlook.com.

house FOR RENT Your own resort. 4-bdrm home on two acres between the 9th and 10th fairways of the Springs Golf Course in Radium. Skylights, vaulted ceiling, fireplace, deck, dishwasher, laundry, view, fire pit, parking for 10 cars, huge shed for your quad, etc. $1,290/mo plus utilities. Peter at 403-807-1960.

house for sale 3-bdrm home on 2.2 acres. Channel waterfront and pond. Basement suite with shop and studio. Storage sheds and green house. $410,000, 250-342-6936.

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.

condo FOR SALE 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.

For sale, 122-4835 Radium Blvd.

1,460 sq. ft., 3-bdrm, 2 bath condo with garage. 6 appliances, soaker tub, walk in shower. $187,500.

250-342-7608 or peter02@telus. net.

Please email classified ads to

info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

We know you have it! That interesting piece of wood your Grandpa left you. Don’t throw them away! Bring them to the Cross Roads Collective. Donate them to the artistic cause or have us complete that project you have meant to do for the last ten years!

Call Jessie at 250-688-0061 to discuss.

misc. FOR SALE Quality Top Soil and Manure. $160 per dump truck load, $90 per pick-up load. Well-aged cow manure, $100 per pick-up load.

Delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268.

Kenmore white kitchen appliance package. Excellent condition, seasonal use. 21 cubic ft. fridge, glass shelves. Self-cleaning stove, over the range microwave, built in dishwasher. Located in Fairmont. $700 for all. Bedroom suite for sale, $350, please call 403-668-0434.

For all your Household Cleaning and Yard Maintenance, Call Carol at 250-341-5295 or Grant at 250-342-1029 or email us at thebensteads@shaw. ca. Regular weekly/monthly cleaning, spring cleaning, move outs, vacation rentals, get your summer vacation homes ready for the season, house checks, new house construction clean ups, liability insured, weekly yard maintenance, Spring/Fall clean up. From Canal Flats to Invermere.

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Environmentally friendly products.

Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca .

help wanted

help wanted Come and join our young energetic team, The Old Salzburg Restaurant is looking for wait staff. F/T or P/T. Experience appreciated, but not necessary. Call Ashley at 250-3475663.

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs “Blinds, Drapery, retractable screen doors and more.” 250-342-5749.

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.

Peppi’s is now accepting resumes for servers, cooks and dishwashers.

Please email resumes to: p.fuel@ yahoo.ca.

Looking for summer student. F/T position at Leo Burrito in Radium $14/hour. Ideal candidate has cooking experience and able to work in fast pace environment.

Submit resume to crystal@box100. com .

Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

Golf Cart Sale: Fully reconditioned, 2009 EZGo RXV electric, 2 seater, $2,600, 250-270-0379.

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

kimberleyrae.ca

firewood

photography studio picture framing passport photos

Firewood, bagged or bulk, free local delivery. 250-342-3040 or aranwood@hotmail.com.

rv lots

…look for the red door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!

Fully serviced RV lots for sale, $35,000. 45 min north of Radium. www.columbiariver wetlands rvpark.ca, 250-348-2094.

250-342-5102

health & wellness

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Kim Collens

Representative

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week ASIAN GRILLED BOK CHOY

1 tbsp Rice Vinegar 1 tbsp light Tamari 2 tsp Olive Oil 1 tsp Lemon Juice 1 tsp Ginger, minced

1 clove Garlic, minced ¼ tsp Sesame Oil Pinch Hot Pepper Flakes 4 heads Bok Choy

In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar, tamari, olive oil, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, sesame oil and hot pepper flakes.

Add the bok choy, halved lengthwise and toss to coat.

Cover and refrigerate, turning once, for 1 hour.

Place on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill turning once, about 4 minutes.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week

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

A Short Drive to Paradise!

Fantastic bungalow with great views on the 16th Fairway of the Riverside Golf Course. Well designed for one-level living with loads of room for family.

$569,000

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help wanted

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.

Summer Part/Full-time front of house positions at Leo Burrito/ Gerry’s Gelati in Radium. Starting in May and June. Wage depending on experience, starting at $12/hour + gratuity. Many perks including free meals! Submit resume to crystal@ box100.com .

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 Busy Construction Company is looking for a Carpenter and a Carpenter’s helper. Must have own transportation. The Carpenter must be able to work with minimal or no supervision. Wage $18-30/hr DOE. Call 250-421-7424 or send resume to escuadra@shaw.ca.

Strands Old House Restaurant is accepting applications for P/T dishwasher/kitchen help, evening server with experience, cook experienced in fine dining.

Apply to Tony Wood at tony@ strandsrestaurant.com or 250-3426344.

K5 Mechanical: Required, Journeyman Automotive Mechanic or fourth year Apprentice for our busy shop must be able to perform diagnostics on computers, electrical, drive lines, transmissions, engines, and work unsupervised. Provide clean drivers abstract and personal tools.

Wage will depend on education and experience. Extended Health benefits are available to successful applicant after 3 months. Apply in person with Resume to Fred at K5 Mechanical 3-140 Industrial Road 2 Invermere Phone 250-342-9316 or

by Email K5mech@shaw.ca.

Everett Frater Enterprises now hiring Lawn maintenance employees for Mon-Fri, weekends off. Call 250-342-5645.

VFC is looking for casual staff for evenings, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. and weekends. Free Gym Membership!

Please bring in your resume or email to helen@shapeupinvermere.com.

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

In-house care givers for senior lady with Post CVA. Remuneration to be discussed depends on experience.

Please send resume to Box 481 Invermere, V0A 1K0.

MacDonald Thomas Law Office seeks person for full-time permanent legal assistant position. This position requires high level of attention to detail and ability to work in an organized fashion under time constraints.

Forward resume in confidence to MacDonald Thomas, attention: Kerri-Anne Thomas to kthomas@ macdonaldthomas.com or drop off at 1018 – 7 Ave. Dragonfly Discovery Children’s Centre is looking for a fun - loving Early Childhood Educator and or Assistant to work in a playful, inspiring environment where children are free to discover and create. The small class size allows the facilitator to provide appropriate guidance and observation of needs.

Only 10 minutes from Invermere!

Send inquires or resume to dragonflydiscoverycentre@gmail. com.

LBO Autobody is seeking a F/T summer student for auto detailing. The student should be a self-motivated, detail oriented individual and possess good customer service skills. This is a Monday to Friday position, the student must be able to start early May and work until the end of August, please apply in person or send resume to lboautobody@ gmail.com.

F/T and P/T Pizza and Line Cook positions available at the new Fuze Food location. Front Counter/ Smoothie (seasonal) help also.

Wage depending on experience plus food and gratuities. Email Sarah at fuzefood@gmail.com.

COOK / CHEF FOR WEEKENDS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES! Fruitvale, Invermere, BCVillage Is Fruitvale’s Newest Mountain BC Side

April 17, 2015

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OPPORTUNITIES! • CAREER Attractive Compensation Package • Mountain Flexible Hours Side Village Is Fruitvale’s Newest • Innovative Support Team to& Ensure Your Seniors Housing, Care, Services Columbia Garden Village is Success Community.

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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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Columbia Cycle and Ski is looking to full-time and part-time positions for a busy store in Invermere.

We are accepting resumes for: Full-time Bike Mechanic Full-time and part-time Sales Associate – Bike Full-time and part-time Sales Associate – Clothing Required skills: • Bike Mechanic – In depth knowledge of the biking industry • Strong commitment to customer service • Good communication skills • Decision making ability • Dependable and responsible • Experience in the retail industry • Available to work weekends.

Please send resumes to ccycle@telus.net or drop off at Columbia Cycle & Ski, Box 658 – 375 Laurier Street, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

(Note: This position, supported by CBT, is only available to current full-time students returning to either high school or post-secondary school in the fall)

This 30-hour per-week summer position would be a great experience for a person interested in business administration, finance, accounting and/or entrepreneurship. Working with us would enable you to learn many aspects of these topics while supporting our business in an administrative capacity.

Your tasks will include reception, photocopying, scanning, filing, business research, letter and document preparation, housekeeping, client and other support as required.

Qualified applicants will have: • Solid math skills • Computer literate (word, excel, windows, Gmail) and an aptitude for learning new programs and systems • Organized and detail oriented with high standards • Friendly with good verbal and written skills including an eye for document layout and editing.

The hours will be daytime Monday through Friday. Confidentiality is a must and a signed form acknowledging this will be required for the successful applicant. Position available as early as May 4th, 2015 and will end on August 28th, 2015. Position will be filled when a suitable candidate is found. The full posting is available at facebook.com/wellsbusinesssolutions.

Please email a resume and cover letter to Katie Wells, Wells Business Solutions info@wellsbusinesssolutions.ca

Visitor Centre Counselor Are you proud to call the Columbia Valley home?

Are you intoxicated with the beauty of the Columbia Valley?

Join the Visitor Centre team and enjoy the amazing experience of meeting and interacting with people from all over the world and promoting your home!

The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is seeking an individual with an outgoing personality, has good computer skills, and able to work weekends. Retail experience is an asset. Must be a full-time student (Secondary or Post-secondary) and returning to full-time studies in the fall. Part-time and full-time positions available.

Please send resume with cover letter to Kathy@cvchamber.ca, drop off at Visitor Centre or call 250-342-2844.

www.cvchamber.ca

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Business Beats

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Early Childhood Educator and/or Infant/Toddler Educator Full-time, starting immediately

Qualifications: • A valid Early Childhood Education Certificate and/ or Infant/Toddler Certificate • A valid CPR/First Aid certificate • FoodSafe an asset • Must meet Child Care Licensing Regulation requirements (a criminal record check, a statement signed by a medical practitioner indicating that the person is physically and psychologically capable of working with children and carrying out assigned duties in a community care facility) and provide all necessary documentation required by legislation.

Job Summary: Provide quality, inclusive child care services for young children in a group setting under the direction of the centre’s Senior Early Childhood Educator (manager).

Call Pat Miller at 250-342-3168 or email resume to careers.wvccs@gmail.com

Join our winning team!

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

RESERVATIONS AGENT - FULL TIME This full-time position requires an individual with personable, professional phone etiquette and a positive work attitude. Duties include but not limited to booking room reservations, providing detailed resort information and maximizing revenue through the sale of special events and resort activities.

The successful candidate will have: • Strong listening and verbal communication skills • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail • Exceptional customer service skills with a passion for exceeding guest expectations • The ability to concentrate & focus in an active environment and handle multiple priorities under pressure • Experience in working in a team based environment • Proficient computer skills Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and benefits package with access to all resort amenities.

A flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, is required.

Previous call centre experience is an asset.

Interested applicants please forward their resume with references before May 1st, 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 Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.

By Pioneer Staff From Scratch celebrates three years in business Since 2012, food lovers in Fairmont Hot Springs have delighted in the fresh, delicious offerings at From Scratch — A Mountain Kitchen. To celebrate the bistro’s third anniversary, owners Adrian and Lara McCormack opened up their bistro on Wednesday, April 8th to customers and staff who enjoyed tasty snacks and cocktails on the house. Visit www.fromscratchfood.com.

Tiffany takes on the big city Tiffany’s Thredz has expanded to Calgary, having just recently opened its new store in Inglewood.

BIRTHDAY BASH — From Scratch owners Adrian and Lara McCormack were all smiles on April 8th at their bistro’s third anniversary party.

Photo by Nicole Trigg

“It was quick and it’s been busy,” said Tiffany’s Thredz owner Tiffany Gulbe.

Pure Massage is hiring for the summer season.

Efforts to open the second store began this January.

After taking two months to get the lease sorted, Ms. Gulbe spent six weeks doing renovations and has already opened.

“We’re really excited. Inglewood is the old part of Calgary, it’s by the zoo, there’s a lot of boutiques, so it’s a really Full and part-time positions available. Please email fun area. It’s kind of the downtown Invermere shopping resume to mail@puremassagepanorama.com. experience, but in Calgary,” she said.

Ms. Gulbe opened the C O LU M B I A VA L L E Y P I O N E E R F E AT U R E P U B L I C AT I O N new shop partly to be able to spend more time with her partner, who lives in Calgary, and partly because she anticipates the Calgary shop to have a steady yearround flow of business.

This will help her balance her clothing stock, as her Invermere shop (like most The Pioneer is excited to announce our Summer Student Invermere businesses) has Employment Feature. The more seasonal variation in feature is timed to coincide business flow. with the end of post secondary A good number of the exams and designed to assist Tiffany’s customers who employers with their staffing needs during the busy peak shop in the Invermere store season. This year our feature are originally from Calgary, includes articles directed so there are already some at current jobseekers. All potential customers, and jobs will also be posted on 5 local Invermere customers employment websites which currently receive 150,000 will probably enjoy checkunique views per month. ing out the Inglewood shop on a visit to the big city, said Standard ad rates apply. There is no Deadline for booking additional cost for your ad to run Ms. Gulbe.

Monday, April 20th at noon in the feature section.

The Inglewood store had a soft opening on FriPublication Date - Friday, April 24th. day, April 10th and is planning a grand opening someFor more information e-mail time in May. To learn more ads@columbiavalleypioneer.com check out Tiffany’s Thredz N E W S PA P E R on Facebook.

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April 17, 2015

Artym favourites fill the gallery walls

By Deanna Berrington The Artym Gallery

This Saturday (April 18th), the Artym Gallery presents an exhibition celebrating the arrival of spring: the “Maya Eventov & Friends” exhibition includes new work from Artym favourite Maya Eventov, as well as a variety of other gifted painters in many styles. Due to travelling distance, the artists will not be able to attend the show opening.

The work of Maya Eventov is very recognizable — she works with a palate knife and with bold colour, highlighting her exuberance and passion with every stroke of the knife. Her series of works include bold floral paintings, poppies or daisies or (her newest series) mums swaying in a field and patio scenes from the Mediterranean overlooking canals, but her most renowned series is her birch trees. Having started painting the iconic trees over a decade ago, her paintings can now be found across the globe. They vary in palate and composition, everything from the rich dark colours of a birch forest at night, to looking up into a sunny blue sky past the trunks and new green leaves. Some of her newest birch paintings depict subtle grey tones, while others are a riot of colour.

An exceptional artist in every right, Maya started her training in Russia at a very young age, and has dedicated herself to her art ever since. It is no wonder that since the Artym Gallery opened, Maya Eventov has been one of MAYA AND FRIENDS — Artwork by Brian Porter (whose painttheir most popular and enduring painters. She remains an inspiration to many, artists and collectors alike. ing Ram - Determination is pictured) will join that of famed painter This show also features the immensely popular work of Brian Porter. His bold and textured mixed media Maya Eventov on the walls of the Artym Gallery until April 24th. paintings of bears, buffalo, moose and other wildlife have been exceedingly popular and his pieces are now col Image submitted lected widely, both privately and corporately. This show also includes new paintings created by several of Maya’s other contemporaries. With a wide range of styles, subjects and tech. . . ‘Local’ from page 23 niques, from surrealist resin pieces and contemporary horses to Ontario and Quebec landscapes and neighborhoods, the rest of the show promises to please every artistic taste.

The second round of The exhibition opens on Saturday, April 18th and will continue on the walls until voting will further narrow Friday, April 24th. You can see the new works online at artymgallery.com. Happy spring! the Kelowna field down to 10 regional finalists who will move on to the Land Act: national competition.

Notice of Intention to Apply for a In an interesting twist, it was Mr. CamDisposition of Crown Land eron who produced, reTake notice that Brent and Susanne Bracken, of Calgary, AB, have applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands corded and mixed Ms. Nicole Trigg a.k.a. Niki Trigger and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for a Crown Grant, for Recreational Residential Trigg’s song for the compurpose, situated on Provincial Crown foreshore located on Windermere Lake, BC, and containing 0.06 petition (he’s also the drummer on the track) and it was Ms. Trigg would enhectares more or less. couraged the Camerons to enter their song in the contest.

According to Mr. Cameron (who also produced Holding On for The Grates), The Lands File for this application is 4405576. Written comments concerning this application should be the collaboration springs from all of them being part of the Windermere Valley directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook BC V1C 7G1 or email to: AuthorizingAqency.

Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to May 21, 2015. MFLNRO may not be Musicians Who Care, a collective encompassing most musicians in the valley. able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://arfd .gov bc.ca/ “It’s a great network and it gets musicians in the valley working together,” ApplicationPosting/index.jsp ➝ Search ➝Search by File Number: 4405576 for more information. he said.

“The collaboration really has been fun. I hope any success in the contest Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to paves the way for more songwriting and recording,” said Ms. Trigg, who has these records requires the submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Visit www. gov.bc.ca/ already been offered a 15-minute slot to perform at the Steamboat Mountain freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions.

Music Festival this July as a result of the contest.

Mr. Cameron said he’s not surprised that both songs are bluegrass and folkinfluenced numbers.

“That’s what people like in general right now and a folksy, bluegrass feel reaches a bigger demographic than rap or heavy metal. It’s popular right across Canada,” he said.

The other musicians who worked with Ms. Trigg on her song were Bill Cropper and Kurt Reichel (from the band Smarty Pants), and Bruce Childs and Fraser Smith worked with the Camerons on theirs.

To check out In the Mountains and Take Me There, and vote them into the next round, visit www.music.cbc.ca/artists/Niki-Trigger-and-the-Musicians-WhoCare and www.music.cbc.ca/artists/Dandelions. Voters can vote for both songs once a day on multiple devices. Learn more at www.music.cbc.ca/cbcsearchlight.

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Community pride Counterclockwise from top left: Emma Jacobsen, 4, Cameron Jacobsen, 8, and Ethan Spencer, 8, visited the Art From The Heart exhibition at Pynelogs Cultural Centre with their families on opening night on April 11TH (photo by Breanne Massey); Windermere and District Lions Club representatives Raylene Oram and Krys Borek presented Sue Crowley with a prize for winning the Ice Out contest with the guess of 2:05 p.m. on March 21st (submitted photo); The Eagle Ranch team helped fill up an entire pick-up truck during the golf course’s first play-golf-for-free food bank fundraiser to lend a helping hand to the Columbia Valley Food Bank. “The event was a tremendous success and we hope to make this an annual event at Eagle Ranch,” said Eric Thorsteinson, general manager. In addition, the golfers who participated successfully raised $475 in cash for the cause. The club hosted 81 players on Tuesday, April 7th and 130 players on Wednesday, April 8th (photo by Breanne Massey); Invermere resident Birken Kirk, 14, got his bearings in the air while sporting a helmet at Mount Nelson Skatepark on Saturday, April 11th (photo by Breanne Massey).

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April 17, 2015

Earth Day: Cheers and Jeers to ME!

. . . ‘RCMP’ from page 4 The driver displayed signs of having consumed liquor. An ASD demand was given. The male was charged with failing to supply a breath sample, resulting in a 90-day driving prohibition and his vehicle impounded for 30 days.

School report card DTSS floor hockey championship series: At present time, we are 2-2. Hoobenoff’s Leafs beat us 2-1 — lucky winning goal. Last week, we beat the Flames 2-1 while sitting with only one spare player. The games are very low scoring. Fortunately, our two-time champion goaltender (old timer and rec league) Grant Simpson, has kept us in playoff contention. Next week, we meet the Flames.

A win should put us in the playoff run with an opportunity to defend our championship.

For our Eileen Madson kids and Edgewater kids, we will be putting on our Bike Rodeo next week. Unlike the school system, which is reluctant to fail anyone, I put out a challenging course with the sole intention of seeing if I can fail them. Kids have to learn how to cope with failure in order to succeed in life. I don’t want to see any jeers on this just because we are dealing with K-4 kids — preparing them to deal with Traffic section when they get older! In one such challenge, I place a police car in one of the obstacle courses in the hopes that one of the kids scratches the police car so I can sue their parents and get a new paint job. My budget is tight that I have to think outside the box to pay for some repairs. You parents have the weekend to practise with them. Two years ago, I impounded a bike.

Last year, only two had to have medical treatments.

Often I stockpile old news to assist the ol’ wood stove during the winter. This year, under temperate conditions, the stack grew particularly large and intimidating. The time to sort and recycle had arrived.

I made my way into a thick sedimentary layer of Pioneers — what a stellar community we live in. Look at those happy people. Of course, with Pioneers in hand, I had to take a quick look-see at some old Cheers and Jeers.

July 11, 2014 Double Jeers to ME! I had no idea that if everyone on Earth lived with my ecological footprint we’d need FOUR planet Earths. I thought maybe, with all my consumption ... two Earths, not FOUR. What despair :( Moderate UN scenarios suggest that if current population and consumption trends continue, by the 2030s, we will need the equivalent of two Earths to support us. And of course, we only have one.

May 23rd, 2014 Cheers to ME :) Brought all my used batteries and old electronics to the local depot.

A good reminder. And, a little self-recognition is always healthy.

We are all trying our best to contribute to a healthy planet and local environment. Please continue your great individual and collective efforts — each and every action counts! Remember, when it comes to the health of our valley and our one-and-only planet Earth, it’s not about “us” or “them;” we’re all in it together. Let’s help support each other in making decisions future generations, and all creatures will thank us for.

Happy Earth Day! Beau Llewellyn is a Director for Wildsight Invermere and loves life in the Columbia Valley.

June 6th, 2014 Cheers to... ME again. Got my biodiesel conversion kit in the mail. If you’re going to have a grass lawn, at least use a people-powered machine to cut it.

Move your body, People!!!

Okay. I like what you’re doing, but easy on the top-down dictums. People are going to move their bodies — away from you if you engage like that.

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The 2015-2016 Valley Beat magazine will once again be featuring for posting to a fridge or wall for quick reference) highlighting all the incredible events scheduled for our valley from May 2015 the valley’s biggest and brightest events. to May 2016. Circulation this year will be 15,000 copies, up 5,000 copies from 2013 due to the popularity of the magazine. Festivals, sports competitions, tournaments, galas and more come to life in this appealing and colorfully designed high This year the magazine will begin distribution prior to the May quality matte publication, which has quickly become one of the long weekend, adding even more value for our advertising most talked about magazines in the valley among visitors and partners. residents alike.

Events throughout the valley and spanning all four seasons will be featured, with free event listings for all fundraising and nonprofit events and for-profit events supported by paid advertising.

New for this year will be a centre page pull-out calendar (ideal

In addition to distributing the Valley Beat throughout over 80 locations between Spillimacheen and Canal Flats, we will also be distributing copies in Golden and Kimberley. Be sure to book your ad space by April 24th, 2015!

For ad bookings or additional information, please contact the Valley Echo’s ad representatives at:

250-341-6299 Dean Midyette: dean@columbiavalleypioneer.com Angela Krebs: columbiavalleymagazines@hotmail.com

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FAITH

At home in nature

By Pastor Murray Wittke Valley Christian Assembly Imagine a ten-year-old boy with baseball cap and cut offs. He’s thin, wiry and barefoot. There’s pine pitch in his hair and dirt under his fingernails. He lives outdoors, except when caged in a classroom. See him wandering beneath a canopy of apple blossoms, or sprawled on a creek bank with a fishing pole fashioned from a chokecherry branch. See him climbing an old Ponderosa pine while it sways in the wind; lying in dry summer grass, listening to grasshoppers and smelling the approach of rain; or perched high in a cherry tree, dark red juice dripping from his chin, spitting cherry pits in all directions. See him turning over rocks and catching garter snakes, scrambling up canyon walls or exploring

below the surface of the lake with mask and snorkel. See him at home in nature, wild and free.

That was me in my world. I was connected, to the earth beneath me and the life all around me. It flowed through me. I breathed it in, drank it down, and absorbed it through my skin. My roots delved deep and I thrived.

I’m not sure when it happened, but the way I saw myself and the world I lived in changed. Maybe it was being forced indoors to be “schooled,” or maybe it was what I was taught, or maybe it was simply a part of growing up and taking my place in the modern world, but over the years I lost touch with God’s great outdoors.

My responsibilities kept me in buildings or in front of screens, away from sunlight, fresh air and living things.

Slowly, my soul closed up like the rooms I inhabited and became dry and dull. I needed to reconnect.

Recently, I’ve been wandering the still waters of the wetlands reconnecting with wind and water, soil and sunlight. Lying there among the crocuses, watching eagles soar and listening to Canada geese, I come alive and my soul is restored. Our Good Shepherd knows we’re made from earth and long for the garden. He knows what we need and He will lead us home.

What’s up?

The Easter Daisy (Townsendia hookeri), pictured here in bloom on April 2nd, is just on time this year. In fact, it is the earliest bloom date we have recorded for the Columbia Valley.

The daisy-like flower looks like it has no stem as it grows very low to the ground, seldom more than four centimetres high.

Look for it on the grassland hillsides in the Columbia Valley and when you find it, you’ll have spotted one of British Columbia’s rare and endangered plants.

Photo by Larry Halverson . . . ‘Kick ass’ from page 5 “But it’s crazy — they’re pretty unique, and different from other companies, which is pretty special. It’s a great win, not only for the company, but also for the valley too, to have such a great employer in Invermere is really special because it’s a place that can offer careers to people who want to be able to live and play in the mountains — it’s magic to be here and have a professional career.”

Most importantly, she added, there’s no shortage

of coffee at work and connections developed at work often translate into recreational outings for the troupe.

“We’re a small company and we’re all committed to doing great work,” Ms. Rosenfeld agreed. “Doing our best everyday requires depending on each other, and when everyone you work with also wants to do a kick ass job; well, it makes things pretty fun. We’re proud to be recognized for that.”

For more information, visit www.KickingHorseCoffee.com. To learn more about the Great Place to Work Institute, visit www.GreatPlaceToWork.ca.

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, April 19th, 10:30 a.m. Worship and Life Instruction, “Let Us ...Hold On” Intern Pastor Jordon Tjart 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-UNITEDπ 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 2nd Sunday, 7 p.m.: June - October at St. Peter’s Windermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca Valley Christian Assembly Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship and Word 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. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.

President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society To donate In Memory or In Honour: www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916 or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426 or mail to: #19, 19th Avenue South Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 2L9 Please include: Your name and address for tax receipt Name of the person being remembered Name and address to send card to

Let’s Make Cancer History

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W H OA! Thanks everyone!

We’ve just been recognized as the 15th best place to work in Canada. That’s not too surprising, as everyone on our team quite simply kicks ass.

We sure would like to thank everyone who is part of our story, our team and the folks who make this little town such an awesome place to live, work and play. Thanks Invermere, for waking up and kicking ass with us, for almost 20 years.

Come have a coffee on us, and join in celebrating this success on April 18th at the Kicking Horse Coffee Café.

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