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Kootenay National Park flush with $44 million

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff The Government of Canada announced infrastructure investments totalling more than $44 million for several Parks Canada sites located within Kootenay National Park on Parks Day 2015.

David Wilks, MP of Kootenay-Columbia, declared on the July 18th celebration, that visitors from all over Canada and the world would be better connected to the heart of the Rockies through improvements on Highway 93 South, repair and rehabilitation at the Radium Hot Springs, and emergency flood response work to bridges,

campgrounds and day-use areas within the park. Canada’s Parks Day is an annual celebration to promote national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas through family-oriented events that protect the habitat.

“On behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and the Minister responsible for Parks Canada, I’m honoured to be here today to announce $44 million in infrastructure investments for a number of key projects for Parks Canada all across Kootenay National Park and Radium Hot Springs,” said Mr. Wilks, noting that paving is already underway on a 13-kilometre section of Highway 93 between McLeod Meadows and Settler’s Road. “Of this total, our government is investing $30.4

million toward extensive paving and rock slope stabilization to work on Highway 93 South.”

Canadian Rockies Hot Springs chief operating officer Julian England remarked the investment being put toward the Radium Hot Springs would be aimed at improving the entire facility.

“A lot of it is (happening) in areas that the public doesn’t necessarily see, which is the mechanicals of the building, the fact that water comes through the roof spaces and things at the moment,” explained Mr. England. “We need to redo all of the membranes and things, so there will be improvements that the public sees when Continued on page 34 . . .

Court hears case against creation of Jumbo municipality

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The West Kootenay EcoSociety’s petition against the B.C. government’s decision to incorporate Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality was heard in court last week, although a decision will not likely come for weeks.

The petition was heard in the B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver on Wednesday, July 15th , nearly two and a half years after it was first filed, with lawyers representing both the EcoSociety and the province present in court. Lawyers representing the municipality were not present.

“We’re basically saying that the minister (of Community, Sport and Cultural Development) and the Lieutenant Governor in Council exercised discretion (in incorporating the mountain resort municipality) in a way that goes against the express purpose of the Local Government Act and Community Charter and undermines other aspects of those acts. For instance, that there is no public (in Jumbo) for hold-

ing public hearings,” said Nelson-based lawyer Judah Harrison, who is representing the EcoSociety.

Mr. Harrison added he and the other legal counsel for the EcoSociety argued that creating a municipality without people could be acceptable in some circumstances, but not in the case of Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality.

“If people were going to move there next year, it could be allowable. But indefinitely having no population creates a problem,” he said. “In essence, we’re saying the discretion (used by the minister and Lieutenant Governor) was exercised unreasonably.”

The hearing was scheduled to run for three days, but instead wrapped up in a single day, which Mr. Harrison said was due in part to the absence of lawyers representing the mountain resort municipality as well as to the lawyers representing the provincial government making their case in only about an hour.

“The government’s response, in essence, was that ‘the statute says we can do this, so we can do it’,” said Mr. Harrison.

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• On Saturday, July 18th in the late evening, Constable Myers, while conducting foot patrols near the bars in town, happened across a 28-year-old intoxicated male challenging another male to fight. The other male refused to fight, at which time the intoxicated male advised he would count to three then punch the male in the face.

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Invermere library asks for money to address budget shortfall The per capita funding for the Invermere library was the lowest of all the libraries on the chart.

Mr. Funnell finished by asking the district to inRepresentatives of the Invermere Public Library crease library funding by $20,000 and sought advice attended the most recent Invermere council meeting, on how to get a comparable increase from the RDEK. asking for increased funding to help deal with a consisInvermere mayor Gerry Taft said that since the tent budget shortfall.

RDEK bumped up its funding of the Invermere library Library board chair Norm Funnell and library di- last year, further increases from the RDEK are unlikely. rector Nicole Pawluk told council members at the July “The clear message I got from some of the other 14th meeting that each year the library’s board passes a Columbia Valley directors was, ‘You better not ask for budget that is technically $20,000 in deficit. another jump (in library funding) next year’,” said Mr. “It’s an ongoing problem,” said Mr. Funnell, add- Taft. “The regional district’s perspective is that (the liing that the annual shortfall stems from the library’s de- brary) is the Invermere library, not the Columbia Valley cision to increase its hours library, even though (the en(and correspondingly add tire Columbia Valley) is the staff) several years ago.

“It’s an ongoing problem... two (other) sources catchment area.”

Mr. Funnell said that Mr. Taft went on to of money have hidden although the budget is in highlight the in-kind supan unsustainable situation.” deficit, the library in acport Invermere gives the litual fact manages to at least brary (it gives the library a Norm Funnell break even each year due building to use rent-free) as Invermere Public Library Board Chair to fundraising by Friends well as the lack of equitable of the Library (through its funding for the library comBIG Book Sale and silent ing from the RDEK comauction) as well as a large estate settlement donated to pared with what’s coming from Invermere. the library.

Councillor Justin Atterbury wasn’t convinced, say“These two sources of money have hidden an un- ing that from conversations he’s had with a Kootenay sustainable situation,” said Mr. Funnell, adding that region library official, he’s learned that all libraries in some of the library’s board of directors are reluctant to the region face similar challenges as the Invermere lipass a budget technically in deficit. brary, that all get in-kind support (often in the form of He also said there has been talk of expanding the rent-free buildings to use), and all lack equitable fundlibrary’s hours when it moves into the new multi-use ing from regional district governments. centre.

Mr. Atterbury added that moving the library to the “That would not be possible,” he said, adding the multi-use centre means Invermere might pay less in opwhole situation is exacerbated by the low funding the erating costs for the centre. library gets from both Invermere and the Regional Dis“So we might actually save some money having the trict of East Kootenay (RDEK). library as a tenant,” he said.

To back up his low funding comment, he handed In the end, council members agreed to discuss an out a chart showing funding per capita for 12 B.C. li- increase in District of Invermere funding for the library braries serving populations of 7,500 to 14,000. during the district’s next budget process.

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By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff

MP David Wilks’ schedule had suddenly been filled with massive funding announcements — $44 million for Kootenay National Park, $156 for Trans-Canada Highway upgrades through Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks and the enhanced Universal Child Care Benefit payments that will give families an additional $720 a year for each child aged six to 17... all made within the last week.

Impressive, but questionable timing, with the federal election less than three months away.

Conspicuously absent from Mr. Wilks’ funding announcement for Kootenay National Park is any mention of the upcoming hot pools privatization. According to comments made by Pat Thomsen, executive director of the Mountain National Parks, in May, privatization of the mountain parks hot pools is still set to take place. So now that the Radium hot pools facility is suddenly awash in federal funds, it’s tough to ignore that tax dollars are being used to upgrade a national heritage facility before it gets turned over to a private operator for profit.

Few disagree that a move to privatize will likely result in higher admission fees under new management.

Or maybe, with the influx of federal money to do the necessary infrastructure repairs, this will circumvent the need for a private operator to raise the rates, thus allowing Canadians to continue to enjoy their natural heritage for a nominal fee. Or maybe not.

Making these points might be relevant to some readers, who suspiciously regard handing out millions upon millions during shaky economic times before Canadians head to the polls in October as a blatant pitch for votes.

To others, not so much. In fact, to conclude anything along these lines will be seen by others as a continued attack by the local papers on the Conservative government (see page 32 for a Jeers that criticizes The Pioneer and The Echo for impartial reporting that lacks integrity). But the Harper administration has held office since 2006, so there’s been no other federal government to analyze, debate and scrutinize for some time. The job of journalists is to question how our country is being run. If the Liberals or NDP or Greens were running the country, would critical editorials and political analysis suddenly disappear? Not a chance.

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LETTERS Crossing the line

Dear Editor: Re: “Debate dissent” editorial in the July 17th Pioneer.

It has been brewing at the Columbia Valley Pioneer (CVP) for some time, but today’s editorial really lays bare the political bias that has crept into your paper. Claiming that reluctance by our Prime Minister to participate in debates “is another non-surprise since journalists have essentially been banned from Stephen Harper’s events” is a personal view, and marks a significant swing away from the traditional high level of objectivity that CVP writers brought to issues in the valley and beyond.

There’s a reason that many readers grab your paper instead of The Echo.

I encourage the CVP to return to a more objective perspective instead of writing with bias and insular opinions that many of your readers — I suspect — find objectionable.

Jamie Fisher Calgary/Windermere Editor’s note: Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Office (PMO) has faced widespread criticism for restricting journalists. To list just a few examples: A report released last year by researchers at Simon Fraser University and the non-profit group Evidence for Democracy assessed the media policies of 16 federal departments and concluded they do not effectively support open communication between federal

scientists and the media.

At the International Maternal Health Summit held in Toronto in May, the PMO banned reporters from attending sessions about immunization and nutrition (confirmed by Maclean’s science reporter Kate Lunau). They were also told they could not attend a speech

by Dr. Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization.

In his new book, Spinning History (2015), veteran Toronto Star political and economics journalist Les Whittington describes how the PMO has limited journalists’ access and turned the government into a tightly controlled message machine.

Earlier this month, after several reporters in Calgary were denied entry into a photo opportunity with Mr, Harper, parliamentary reporter Justin Ling penned a frank account (picked up by media outlets across the country) of how journalists on Parliament Hill have been complaining for years about the PMO’s level of control, lack of information, and lack of access to Canada’s top politicians and bureaucrats.

This dates back to 2007, when a University of Alberta Centre for Constitutional Studies paper on the Conservative government’s restrictive media policy concluded that: “To properly inform the public and hold the government accountable, journalists must know what the government is, or is not doing. Mr. Harper is criticized for his government’s lack of open communication with journalists, and for his interference with their constitutionally protected right to report to the public.”

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Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality continues to take steps forward, despite the project’s environmental certificate having expired.

Glacier Resorts Ltd. is no longer simply exploring options on how to proceed. The resort proponents now clearly intend to go to court, petitioning for a judicial review of B.C. Environment Minister Mary Polak’s nonsubstantial start decision as well as moving ahead with a scaled-back version of the project in the meantime.

“Glacier (Resorts) Ltd. cannot allow that the project be dismissed after having substantially done everything that it was asked to do and was permitted to do up to October 12th, 2014, and it believes that a judicial review will show clearly that the minister did not make a correct decision in declaring that the project was not substantially started,” wrote Phedias Project Management Corp. president Oberto Oberti in a letter received by Jumbo council at its most recent meeting on Tuesday July 21st.

“Glacier’s lawyers will submit a request for judicial review as soon as the case is prepared.”

The petition will be the fourth legal case springing from the project, with two of the three previous cases (launched by the Ktunaxa and the West Kootenay Eco. . . ‘Court’ from page 3 The Pioneer could not reach the lawyers representing the government for comment on the case.

Jumbo mayor Greg Deck later told The Pioneer at the July 21st Jumbo council meeting that the municipality did not have a lawyer present in court for the case, since the case dealt solely with the province’s role in incorporating the municipality, not with the municipality per se.

“The hearing was about the legitimacy of the province’s decision to create the municipality. It was the province’s decision and the province’s process,” said Mr. Deck, adding it would be somewhat odd to be at a hearing debating the legitimacy of your own existence.

Mr. Harrison also pointed out that the case was heard by a relatively new judge, Grace Choi, who has been sitting on the bench for just two months.

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“Glacier intends to work with a minor amendment to the Master Plan and to the Master Development Agreement, reducing the size of the project below the thresholds of the Environmental Assessment Act regulations (2,000 bed units or more) and consequently moving forward under the All Seasons Resort Policy (ASRP),” wrote Mr. Oberti, adding that ASRP does not contain the same substantially started deadline aspect as the Environmental Assessment Act. At the meeting, council members unanimously voted to give third and final reading to the Jumbo Official Community Plan (OCP) and to formally adopt it.

“The OCP is now a fact on the ground, one of few at the moment,” said Jumbo mayor Greg Deck. “There’s been uncertainty (around the Jumbo project) because of the changes around the environmental certificate. The OCP provides a small bit of certainty amid the uncertainty.”

Mr. Deck went on to say that if nothing comes of the resort proponent’s petition against Ms. Polak’s decision, then he expects the municipality — and its OCP and bylaws — will be dissolved. If the petition is successful, then the OCP is already in place; and if a scaled-back resort proposal ends up going ahead, then “we (Jumbo municipality) will do what every municipality does and amend and change our OCP.” complex cases she’s dealt with.”

According to Mr. Harrison, there is little indicating which way the ruling — when it comes — could go.

“This case has always been an unsure one. I don’t know where this is going to go. It could go either way.

I think we’re right, but I think we’re asking the judge to step on the highest level of government,” he said.

Irrespective of where the case goes, Mr. Harrison said he wouldn’t be surprised if the municipality ceases to exists soon.

“In my opinion, there’s a fairly strong chance that the government will nullify the municipality as a result of the expiration of the environmental certificate,” he said. “It just makes abundant sense that this is dead from a municipal angle.”

In a press release on the case, the EcoSociety disclosed that environmental and public advocacy organization West Coast Environmental Law Foundation had financially supported the case, and that the EcoSociety has launched a crowd-sourcing campaign to help cover the remaining legal costs.

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Shuswap Band contracts Corix to manage utilities (upgrading pond liners and aeration blowers); modifications to the Shuswap Creek pumphouse (monitoring and data systems); ongoing development of the KWSC’s new aquifer at the The Shuswap First Nation may have tapped old Westroc siding site on the west; and the deinto a solution to provide a long-term supply of velopment of a second effluent treatment pond. quality water.

“Corix Utilities is very pleased to add KinThe Kinbasket Water and Sewer Company basket Water and Sewer Company to our exLtd. (KWSC), which serves the Shuswap Inditensive Kootenay Region Operation Services,” an Band and its surrounding community, have Sean Twomey, general manager of Alberta’s inked a Utility Operations and Maintenance Corix operations, wrote in a recent press release.

Service Agreement contract with Corix Utilities In addition, Corix Utilities and KWSC will Inc. to improve band-related water systems and be investigating how to expand its client base sewer utility assets. through the use of the aquifer to create an op“The band has a utility company called portunity to serve the community on a longKinbasket Water and Sewer,” said Matthew term basis.

Ney, Shuswap Indian Band business manager.

SAFE STANDARDS — Corix Utilities Inc. representatives and Shuswap chief “The size of the aquifer that we’re accessing “Now Corix is contracted to manage the utility Barb Cote (centre) have signed an agreement to ensure the band’s utility comwill probably support growth, probably, over system. Corix has a broad range of experience pany, Kinbasket Water and Sewer Company Ltd., services its growing clientele the next 20 years — and that’s high quality, with utilities that are expanding with its size in the safest way possible.

Photo submitted deep well service of water so we’re providing a and operation.”

Although the KWSC has been providing water and sewer services to the Shuswap good healthy, safe source of water for the client base,” explained Mr. Ney. Shuswap Indian Band chief Barb Cote could not be reached for a comment before The community with up to 500 clients for the past 15 years, the new agreement, which was signed on July 2nd, will help to ensure safe and healthy standards can continue to grow. Pioneer went to press, but she expressed enthusiasm for this initiative in the press release.

“We have been in serious discussions for a number of years and I am very pleased “With Corix operating the system, it provides a higher standard of service to the to welcome Corix as an important partner in supporting Shuswap economic developclient base,” explained Mr. Ney. There will be system improvements and expansions to ensure that services will ment and the provision of quality and environmentally sound utility services to the continue to flourish, including a renovation of the current effluent treatment facility larger east side community,” she wrote.

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10 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer . . . ‘RCMP’ from page 4 In the story relayed, the prisoner was simply lodged in cells for being drunk, however, he demanded a phone call to his lawyer. It was explained that he was not being charged with anything and phoning a lawyer was not going to be of any assistance. The prisoner wanted his call. Privacy was given and he made his call. When the call was completed, he was returned to his cell. Shortly after the call, a pizza delivery was made to the detachment front counter and the person making the delivery of course asked who ordered the pizza and produced the bill. The officer proceeded to explain that he obviously got the wrong address as no-one ordered a pizza.

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July 24, 2015

Rural areas set for high-speed internet

By Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff Residents from remote communities across the Columbia Valley are about to get the chance to conveniently shop, learn, bank and communicate online.

Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks recently announced the Government of Canada will be providing $3.34 million to Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) to bring high-speed internet to 11,000 homes in southeastern B.C. “CBT is committed to bringing better broadband to the Columbia Basin–Boundary region, and this funding is an important step forward in giving over 11,000 households the ability to participate fully in the digital world,” said Neil Muth, CBT president and CEO. The funding came as part of the Connecting Canadians program, which is set to provide 98 per cent of Canadian households in rural or remote areas with greater access to the online world. Brisco, Canal Flats, Edgewater, Fairmont, Spillimacheen, Wilmer and Windermere are among the communities that will be affected by the program.

“Every rural area that will be getting service under this program has to go up to the federal minimum, which is five megabytes (download speed),” said Aimee Ambrosone, the chief operating officer of the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation, which is the sub-organization overseeing the program for CBT.

For reference, five megabytes is fast enough to comfortably browse the web and send emails, but would cause significant buffer times for services like popular streaming website Netflix, or video sharing site YouTube.

Ms. Ambrosone said the project will take two years to fully implement. In the summer of 2017, residents should be able to enjoy the internet their providers could not previously offer.

“Telecommunications infrastructure in rural areas is really expensive to build,” Ms. Ambrosone said. “We have big mountains, so it costs a lot of money to put a tower on top of a mountain.”

Last year, the CBT extended a region-wide request to service providers to work on a collaborative regional application for federal dollars. Twelve providers were chosen, ranging in size.

“Some of them serve a sub-regional area, and others have a really small footprint,” Ms. Ambrosone said. “All of the service providers that we are working with... already have operational experience behind them and a track record of delivering service.

Now they have the opportunity to expand their footprints a little bit in ways that make sense.”

Ultimately, Ms. Ambrosone said the project is a big step towards reducing the technological gap between people in rural communities and urbanites.

“Our rural citizens definitely need high-speed internet,” Ms. Ambrosone said. “So many services are based online in this day and age.”

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Music • visual arts • dining • Bar Scene • entertainment • performance ARTS

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ART IN THE PARK

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RAWK the Rockies, a summer camp put on by Yukon band Speed Control, let musicians of all ages live out their dreams of musical stardom from July 13th to 17th at Panorama. Thanks to support from Yamaha Music Canada, Speed Control could provide instruments for each budding musician.

The band is running camps in rural communities all over Alberta and B.C. throughout the summer.

Photo by Kevin Nimmock

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Yes, it was daunting… at first. Recently, a friend was recalling how I used to shy away from audiences by either hiding behind the cabinet speakers or always looking down at my instrument. Now, I’m not so shy and I do what I’m supposed to do — give a performance. Getting up in front of an audience is a lot of fun and I am grateful to the many musicians and fans who have encouraged me to just get up there and do my best.

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Getting up on stage is the natural extension of my songwriting. I feel an inner drive to share my songs, and when I ignore that feeling — because of fear of getting up in front of people, or fear of failure — it circles around and comes back even stronger than before. I’m at the point in my life where I’m finally starting to surrender to it instead of doubting.”

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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.

Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication. We may only run an entry for two weeks prior to the event. Please limit your submission to 30 words. Priority is given to one-off events, so weekly events may only run occasionally.

Friday, July 24th • 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Senior’s Hall, $2. Everyone welcome.

• 4 - 9 p.m.: Music & Market on Main at Radium Visitor centre. Every Friday evening till August 28th.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Artym Gallery shows Margo Fearn and Denise Lemaster exhibition till July 31.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Invermere on the Lake Art Walk from June 19th to September 11th every Friday. For more information visit theartwalk.ca.

• 6 p.m.: Steak Sandwich Dinner at the Invermere Legion. $15/person. Reservations recommended. Call 250-342-9517.

• 8 - 10 p.m.: FunFest at T-Bar & Grill in Panorama 19+, $10. Featuring 3 comics; Tommy Savitt, Joe King and Stu Hughes. For more information visit funnyfest. com or email events@panoramaresort.com.

• 9 p.m.: Hoodoo Grill hosts Al Lukas. No cover.

Saturday, July 25th • Steamboat Mountain Music Festival in Edgewater.

• 9 - 11 a.m.: Saturdays at the Invermere Legion, Legion Summer Market. Crafts, baking, used books, hot dog concession and more.

• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Invermere Farmers and Artists Market.

Downtown Invermere.

• 12 p.m.: Invermere Legion’s ‘Amazing Race’. A distance car rally with questions at each way point.

Registration at Invermere Legion. Burgers available for purchase after the event.

• 3 - 8 p.m.: Climbing wall open at J.A. Laird School every Saturday and Sunday.

• 5 p.m.: Roller Disco kickoff party. Family skate 5 - 7 p.m., Adult skate 19+, 8 - 10 p.m. Kids $5, Adults $15.

Ages 12 and under helmets mandatory.

• 7 - 11 p.m.: Westside Legacy Trail Fundraising Barn Dance at K2 Ranch-Westside Road. Contact Mark Halwa at 250-342-4001 for more information.

Sunday, July 26th • 9 - 11 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast every Sunday at the Edgewater Legion.

• 10 a.m - 3 p.m.: 2nd Annual Summer Fair at Agripark at Invermere crossroad. Contact Hedi Trescher for more information. Call 250-346-3227 or email brisco@ winkwireless.ca.

• 7:30 p.m.: Swansea Scramble 5km or 10.5km run.

Race start time is 9:00 a.m. with registration from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the bottom of Mount Swansea.

Everyone welcome! For more information contact kuba@sumak.cz.

Sunday, August 2nd • 9 -11 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast every Sunday at the Edgewater Legion.

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Art in the Park at Pothole Park, Invermere display and sale. 12 - 2 p.m. Live music by Marty/Eli. Smarty Pants at 2 - 4 p.m. All free admission.

Monday, August 3rd • 6:30 p.m.: Mondays in July and August, dropin Ultimate Frisbee for adults/youth (15+) at Laird Elementary Field. Free of charge & beginners welcome.

No equipment required. Ultimate is a great workout in a relaxed atmosphere with some friendly competition.

• 9 p.m.: Movie in the Mountains at Pothole Park, featuring the film Big Hero 6.

Monday, July 27th

Thursday, August 6th

• 9 p.m.: Movie in the Mountains at Pothole Park, featuring the film Night at the Museum 3.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Free Live Music at Pothole Park every Thursday.

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Friday, August 7th

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Free Live Music at Pothole Park every Thursday.

• 5:30 - 8 p.m.: Groundswell Community Greenhouse volunteer opportunity to get your hands dirty. Runs Thursdays to the end of July. For more information contact greenhouse@groundswell.ca or call 250-3423337.

• 7 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘em Tournament $35 buy in, every Thursday at Invermere Legion.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Artym Gallery shows 20 new painters. 20 new paintings exhibition till August 7 - 8.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Invermere on the Lake Art Walk from June 19th to September 11th every Friday. For more information visit theartwalk.ca.

• 7 - 10 p.m.: Fresh Fridays Open Mic at Pynelogs.

Showcasing young talent from the valley. All ages, licensed bar. First Friday of every month.

• 10 p.m.: Hoodoo Grill hosts The Steadies. No cover.

Friday, July 31st

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• 12 p.m.: Soup lunch at the Edgewater Legion. $6.

Last Friday of each month.

• 4 - 9 p.m.: Radium’s Long weekend Music and Market on Main, July 31st to August 1st. Music on main starts at 7 p.m. Visit www.radiumhotsprings.com for details.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Invermere on the Lake Art Walk from June 19th to Sept. 11th every Friday. For more information visit theartwalk.ca.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Artym Gallery shows Branko Marjanovic exhibition.

• 6 p.m.: Chicken and pork rib dinner at the Invermere Legion. $15/person. Reservations recommended call 250-342-9517. BBQ/Smoker Raffle.

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

• Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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There will be art work from Marilyn Oliver, Jane Tevelein Artisans are rebranding the Tour of Doel, Rita Rankin, Lori Leethe Arts on the British Columbia Day Stout, Julie Gibb (Webster), Sanlong weekend this August after a dra Beingessner, Sherry Mallach, lack of volunteerism shuttered the Ingrid Vincent, Colin T. Bell, annual event.

Elizabeth Segstro, Patrick Yesh, GerPainter Susan Fahrni decided ry George and Tom Symington, Cat McDito use the opportunity to help the armid, Suzette Dunphy, Brian Woodward and arts and entertainment community Ms. Fahrni. branch out with Art in the Park.

“We had about four people who said that Art in the Park will highlight the they were not going to be able to participate,” Columbia Valley’s creativsaid Ms. Fahrni, noting the numbers ity with an outdoors exhi- TRIPLE INCALMINO — Glass work by wouldn’t hamper or hinder the show. bition of 16 artisan booths Julie Gibb of Sandpiper Studio that will be “The rest of us have slowly come on on display at the show.

Photo submitted at Pothole Park between 10 board and taken on different jobs.” a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 2nd.

Entertainers Marty and Eli Beingessner will perform “I was annoyed the fastest and wanted to do some- from noon until 2 p.m. at Pothole Park. Then, Bill Cropthing,” said Ms. Fahrni with a chuckle. “Somehow I per and Kurt Reichel will play music for everyone beended up being the co-ordinator.” tween 2 and 4 p.m.

She had applied to became a featured artist during For more information about Art in the Park, visit the Tour of the Arts in late May then received an email www.facebook.com/Invermereartinthepark. from the Columbia Valley Arts Council (CV Arts) indicating the longstanding tradition had been cancelled due to a lack of volunteers and artists this summer.

“When I saw the artist names (in the email), we had about 21 and normally there’s 50 to 80 artists, so it was a substantial drop,” explained Ms. Fahrni. “But because we were (copied to the email), we all knew who each other were and how to contact them. In the conversations we were having, somebody suggested having art in the park… and the big, huge difference between it and the tour is the fact that we have not created the passport.”

There will be no printed documents for spectators with artist biographies and maps.

“That was a huge, time-consuming (task) that came with a cost,” said Ms. Fahrni. “We decided to do this as

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55+ BC Games need more East Kootenay athletes

By Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff Seniors from around B.C. are eagerly preparing for sporting glory.

The 2015 55+ BC Games are set to take West Vancouver by storm from August 26th to 29th. Athletes over the age of 55 will compete in 24 different sports, including carpet bowling, golf, ice hockey and cribbage, with the goal of winning a gold medal. But, as BC Seniors Games Zone 7 Chair John Cottingham said, the Games are about far more than winning.

“It becomes a social event as much as a sporting event,” Mr. Cottingham said.

“Most of the time, it is the same people that go year in and year out. That is why I say it becomes quite social, because you know these people.”

Athletes from the East Kootenay will represent Zone 7 in a variety of disciplines. Mr. Cottingham, 76, competed in the 55+ BC Games for the first time in 1999. Since then, he has competed six times as a golfer.

“My best finish is two gold medals, and they were 14 years apart,” Mr. Cottingham said. “Now I have to wait until I am 89 to win another one. By then I will not have any competition.”

Last year in Langley, 3,500 athletes participated. Mr. Cottingham said he is looking forward to competing in West Vancouver, but he expects a far smaller turnout than normal from athletes in Zone 7.

“Zone 7 is not going to be that well represented because of the distance,” Mr. Cottingham said. “People just do not

want to travel that far in August.”

Zone 7 is part of a growing group rallying for the 55+ BC Games to return back to the B.C. Interior. The most recent event outside of the Lower Mainland was held in Castlegar, Nelson and Trail in 2011.

Mr. Cottingham said there should be more interest from local governments to apply to host the 55+ BC Games.

“I have seen the list of monetary value to Langley, who hosted it last year, and with everything taken into consideration, it was about $6 million,” Mr. Cottingham said.

According to Bob Ewashen, Director of Zone 7, the BC Seniors Games Society is currently trying to address the disparity within event locations.

“It is more difficult in the interior to actually put together the games because of the shortage of facilities and manpower,” Mr. Ewashen said. “We are working very hard to try and achieve some way of spreading the Games around the province.

That is our biggest challenge right now.”

Still, he said he is looking forward to competing in West Vancouver and cheering on the other competitors from his zone.

“We still have a respectable turnout,” Mr. Ewashen said. “We have over 30 people participating. I think the major things for many seniors is the camaraderie and getting together with people from around the province.”

Mr. Ewashen, 78, is a tennis player.

He said the Games are about more than just competing.

“Over the time, I was able to get a silver and a bronze on different occasions,” Mr. Ewashen said. “It is not the medal so much as the full experience.”

The Invermere Optometry Clinic The clinic will be closed August 3rd to August 17th.

We will reopen on August 18th at 9 a.m.

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July 24, 2015

Local Special Olympic athletes keep busy with summer jobs

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The athletes in the Invermere branch of the nationwide Special Olympics program may have wrapped up their activities for the summer, but many of them are still engaged with the community, having found summer jobs.

“It’s new for a lot of them,” said Special Olympics Invermere branch media relations manager Carolyn Kurtz. “”It’s great for helping develop social interaction and leadership qualities. It also opens the doors for them for other endeavours.”

Among the Invermere Special Olympic athletes with jobs, Marlow Feldmann is working at Columbia Garden Village, Stephen Crona is working at Black Forest Restaurant, Andrew Galligan is working at Columbia River Paddle, Thomas Eastbrook is working on a theatre production, and Brandon Cote, who is a bit younger than the other athletes listed, is involved with a summer camp.

“We really want to thank the businesses

who are supporting the Special Olympic athletes,” said Ms. Kurtz.

The Special Olympics just finished its swim and bocce programs in June, and is gearing up for another swim program come September and its alpine and nordic ski programs in the winter.

“We would also like to start a Club Fit program for our athletes in the fall. Our aim with this program is to keep our athletes active and give them a chance to try out different Special Olympic sanctioned sports,” said Ms. Kurtz.

The Special Olympics group is a not-forprofit sport organization dedicated to providing sport opportunities to individuals with intellectual disabilities. It also helps its athletes develop social skills, build friendships, strive for and achieve goals, and increase their self-esteem.

For more information on the Invermere chapter of Special Olympics or any of its programs, please contact Ms. Kurtz at kurtz22@ telus.net or Andrea Haworth at andrearichardhaworth@gmail.com.

Painters in the making A few creative kids came out to the Effusion Art Gallery + Glass Studio on Saturday, July 18th to try their hand at painting canvas with Canadian artist Kimberley Kiel, who did a painting demo outside the gallery on 7th Avenue during Valley Appreciation Day. Photo by Breanne Massey

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As good as gold at the Artym

By Deanna Berrington The Artym Gallery

The golden days of summer are upon us, and the Artym Gallery is celebrating with two artists who, although they work in different mediums, are creating wonderful original pieces with gold. Margo Fearn is a jewelry artist and Denise Lemaster is a local painter, both of whom will be at the gallery on July 24th from 5 to 8 p.m.

Local painter Denise Lemaster has worked with oil for many years, but this exhibition will feature a new style of work for her. After a trip last September to the Alberta foothills, she was struck by the feel of the area — the look and the warmth of the area reminded her of a golden glow. Want- JEWELLED GEM — A peridot ring by jewelry artist Margo Fearn is one of ing to capture this feeling, Denise uses the gold pieces that will be on display at the Artym Gallery as part of the gallery’s gold leaf on the entire canvas, and then current gold-themed exhibit.

Photo submitted paints over top, allowing the glow of it to permeate the paint and lend a richness and warmth gold, as well as her use of different gold colours, makes each piece of her jewelry exceptional. to her paintings.

Both artists will be doing a demonstration on Friday Margo Fearn is a renowned jewelry artist who creates original designs in gold. She likes to find gems that are evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Denise will be painting a local exceptional in colour or cut, and then creates an entire scene in oil, and Margo will be chain-making in silver, piece to showcase it. What makes her pieces even more illustrating a variety of links. You can see their newest spectacular is her use of unique techniques to showcase works online at www.artymgallery.com, and remember the beauty of the gold. Far from just a setting to hold that the Artym is open late every Friday during the golda stone, Fearn’s cleverly tooled, reticulated and formed en days of summer!

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YOUR MONEY Tax-saving ideas

According to the Fraser Institute, June 10th marked Tax Freedom Day for the average Canadian family. That means the average Canadian spends 43.8 per cent of the calendar year working to cover their various tax obligations!

Though not much can be done to reduce some forms of tax including sales, fuel and property taxes, there are ways to reduce one’s income tax bill.

RRSPs Though Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) have lost some popularity in recent years, they still make sense for many people, especially those who do not have an employer-sponsored pension. Contributions to an RRSP reduce one’s taxable income, saving tax now and deferring taxation until retirement.

TFSAs The name says it all — a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) allows stocks, bonds and other investments to grow tax-free, to certain contribution limits. Identical investments in a regular brokerage or savings accounts are subject to taxation, as are RRSP withdrawals. Anyone with savings outside of their RRSP should consider having a TFSA. Income splitting There are many ways Canadians can split income with their spouse. Higher-earning spouses can contribute to their lower-income spouse’s RRSP to get more income in that

spouse’s name (and tax rate) during retirement. They can also consider a spousal loan, whereby the higher-earning spouse loans money to the lower-income spouse at the CRA’s prescribed rate of one per cent. Their spouse then invests the money and pays the tax at his or her lower rate.

Retired spouses can split qualified pension income amongst themselves to equalize their taxable incomes. Lifetime benefits from a Registered Pension Plan (RPP) can be split at any age, but income from a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) can only be split at age 65 or older.

Moving expenses People who moved at least 40 km to be closer to a new job may deduct moving expenses up to a limit. Unused portions of expenses can be carried forward to the following year.

Deductible costs include travel costs, transportation and storage costs for household effects, lease cancellation charges for the old residence, costs for selling the old residence including real estate commission, advertising and legal costs, legal fees for the purchase of a new home and change of address costs.

Students attending post-secondary school full-time may also be able to claim moving expenses against taxable scholarships or awards they received during the year.

Capital gains Those with capital gains can offset some or all of the taxable portion by generating a capital loss. This is done by

selling losing stocks held outside RRSPs and TFSAs. Capital losses can be applied against capital gains realized in the previous three taxation years, or carried forward indefinitely.

Health expenses Though Canada has a world-class health care system, there are many potential expenses people can incur in taking care of their ailments. Save all health-related receipts, even those partially paid for by a benefits plan. It’s also important to keep a travel log of all out-of town medical appointments and save any resulting receipts. Check out the CRA website at www.cra.gc.ca for a list of eligible expenses and how to claim them.

Parents may also claim the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit for up to $500 per child, to cover the cost of eligible sporting activities. Be sure to save program receipts.

Final thoughts Every adult Canadian should file an annual tax return, even if they don’t owe any tax or earn any income. If you don’t file, you can’t collect any income-tested government benefits you may be eligible for. Students who don’t file won’t get their tuition credit, and will miss out on any RRSP room they could be accumulating for future use.

In addition, it’s important to practice tax-saving behaviour year-round so that you are ready during tax season.

Keep your receipts and be sure to discuss any tax-saving opportunities with your accountant.

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Search and Rescue ramps up fundraising Submitted by Columbia Valley Search and Rescue The Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) team extends its appreciation to the Invermere Health Care Auxiliary for a generous donation for medical supplies, a monetary donation from Rick Ferrier of Ferrier’s Waterscapes & Landscaping, and the RCMP for the donation of two snowmobiles that they were no longer using.

“We truly appreciate the donations and we know they will have a significant impact,” said JC Morel, Columbia Valley Search and Rescue president. “However, we are still in need of substantial funding in order to continue providing services and be able to serve in situations we are ill equipped to handle today.

In our case, we are very fortunate to have a technically skilled swift water rescue team, but we currently lack the required equipTRAINED TEAM — Columbia Valley Search and Rescue is based in Windermere and is one of eight Search and ment to carry out a rescue safely and effectively.”

Rescue teams that provide services and assistance to the East Kootenay region of British Columbia. Photo submitted CVSAR is a government accredited Volunteer Search and Rescue (SAR) team providing ground search, technical rescue and disaster response services annual operating expenses outside of emergency call-outs. The entirety of a SAR team’s within the Columbia Valley and surrounding area. The team operates at the request of day-to-day expenses must be covered by intermittent grants and donations. These the RCMP, BC Ambulance Service, Coroners Service, local fire departments and munici- come from a mix of individuals, businesses, local governments, charitable groups and pal and provincial governments to provide these specialized services. CVSAR serves the service volunteers. A non-sustainable financial outlook makes it exceedingly difficult residents and visitors of the Columbia Valley, encompassing an area of 2.2 million acres. to budget adequately for recurring expenses and near impossible for future growth.

“We are often left struggling to plan our finances more than a few months in adThe region includes many popular recreational destinations such as the Jumbo Valley, vance,” says Mr. Morel.

Bugaboo Provincial Park, Purcell Wilderness Conservancy and Mt. Assiniboine.

In 2014, CVSAR Volunteers responded to over 23 emergency calls ranging from Many of the SAR societies that operate in each of the different regions of British Columbia face a similar need for funding. While the province reimburses many swift water river rescues to backcountry avalanches, as well as missing persons and the expenses incurred during emergency responses and subsidizes some of the member’s recovery of deceased individuals.

Continued on page 34 . . . training expenses, there are virtually no funds provided by the province for daily and

Ta r g e t e d I n i t i a t i v e f o r O l d e r W o r k e r s

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

Who is this for?

Participants must meet the following eligibility criteria: • Unemployed • Aged 55 – 64 (in some circumstances, unemployed workers aged 50 – 54 or 65 and up may also participate) • Be legally entitled to work in Canada • Require new or enhanced skills for successful integration into new employment • Live in an eligible community/region • Be ready and committed to returning to work

What will you get?

Participants may be eligible to receive: • Class-based skill development – including job searching and career planning • Funding to access training at local educational institutions/trainers • Income support for the duration of in-class training • Targeted wage subsidy for on-the-job training

When is it?

Fall Intake:

Sept. 8 - Dec 10, 2015

Funded by the Governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers Contact the Invermere campus today!

250•342•3210 • www.cotr.bc.ca/Invermere • invermere@cotr.bc.ca

PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR 2016 Application forms for organizations which might be eligible for a Permissive Tax Exemption are now available at the Municipal Office, 914 – 8th Avenue and on our website at www.invermere.net (under Your Government, Document Library, Applications and Forms, Permissive Tax Exemption).

A Permissive Tax Exemption is a means for Council to support organizations within the community which further council’s objectives of enhancing quality of life and delivery of services economically. A Permissive Tax Exemption is strictly at the discretion of the District of Invermere Council.

The application forms are for a full or partial tax exemption for 2016 property taxes as per regulations set out in the Community Charter.

To be eligible, nature of the organization must be: • Not for profit organization • Charitable or philanthropic organization • An athletic or service club or association • Care facility or licensed private hospital • Partner of the municipality by agreement under s.225 of the Community Charter • Other local authority • Organization eligible under s.220 statutory exemption (e.g. public worship, senior home, hospital) Deadline for the receipt of applications: August 14th, 2015.

Please call our office at 250-342-9281 if you require any additional information.

Karen Coté Director of Finance

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Roasted Garlic Roasted Garlic is one of ten delicious flavours of Dave’s Hot Pepper Jelly made in Invermere! Not just for cream cheese and crackers. They make great glazes for meat or fish, are wonderful on sandwiches (the apple jelly with aged cheddar makes a fantastic grilled cheese), pair well with artisan cheeses and have complemented everything from eggs to pizza. Available all over the valley and in Alberta too. Try some today, your taste buds will thank you (and so will Dave and Kathy)!

Dave’s Hot Pepper Jelly Invermere, B.C. • www.daveshotpepperjelly.com Phone: 250-270-0254

Cluck Norris This top selling burrito is stuffed with chicken, rice, black beans, salsa fresca, cheese, molé and guacamole. Take it to go or enjoy it on the licensed family-friendly patio.

Leo Burrito, 4951 Hwy 93, Radium Hot Springs, B.C. (Attached to Gerry’s Gelati/Mini Golf)

778-527-4999 www.leoburrito.com

Chicken Parmesan A classic and tantalizing Italian tradition, our Chicken Parmesan is topped with our own house-made tomato sauce and gooey parmesan and mozzarella cheese; served with fresh spaghetti lightly tossed in our savoury pesto butter. Available every night after 5:00pm for only $22, a gluten-free option is also available.

Mountain Flowers Restaurant at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort 5225 Fairmont Resort Rd., Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C. 250-345-6070 • FairmontHotSprings.com

In-house Smoked Ribs Chicken Enchiladas Two succulent enchiladas are garnished with fresh shredded lettuce, olives, sweet peppers, and filled with roasted chicken, sour cream and onions. The entree receives a healthy dose of delicious Luxor Creek enchilada sauce and three melted cheeses: Jack, Mozzarella, and Cheddar. The enchiladas are accompanied by house-made refried beans.

Luxor Creek Cantina at Spur Valley Greens 4825 Luxor Station Road, Spur Valley, B.C. 250-347-9051

These ribs are talk of the valley!

Smoked in-house and smothered with our very own maple BBQ sauce, they fall off the bone as you dive into them!

Served in-house with fresh cut fries, maple-baked beans and coleslaw. Dine in or order take-away. We even package them up for you to take them home.

From Scratch - A Mountain Kitchen Unit 8 - 5019 Fairmont Resort Road, Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C. 250-345-0008 www.fromscratchfood.com

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Seafood Po’boy The seafood po’boy at the Radium Course is made from crab, lobster and baby shrimp in a dill mayonnaise on an Italian loaf made by the local Brezel bakery topped with crispy prawns.

Crispy Chicken & Waffle Club Unique to Mountainside Grille, this waffle club sandwich is anything but ordinary. Seasoned breaded chicken breast, crispy bacon, lettuce, sliced tomato, melted Swiss cheese and a honey Dijon mayo all served between 2 delicious waffles - a Chicken Club Sandwich like you’ve never had before. Served daily for only $14.

Radium Course Restaurant 8100 Golf Course Road, Radium Hot Springs, B.C. 250-347-6268 • www.radiumgolf.ca

Mountainside Grille at Mountainside Golf Course Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, 5083 Hot Springs Rd. Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C. 250-345-6019 • FairmontHotSprings.com

The Steakhouse

The Usual This is everyone’s favourite breakfast at Rocky River Grill. It includes 2 eggs, bacon, ham or sausage, your choice of toast and a side of fruit including strawberries watermelon, blackberries and bananas.

The Station Pub’s signature burger is made with a homemade 6oz patty and is topped with sautéed mushrooms and onions, bacon strips, BBQ sauce, a slice of cheddar cheese and crispy onion rings. Also includes a side of your choice. Come in to see all of the other great choices on our menu.

The Station Pub and Grill 1701 6th Ave, Invermere, B.C. 250-342-5557

Rocky River Grill 8888 Arrow Rd., Invermere, B.C. 250-342-8885

Curry Carrot Soup (Vegan, mildly seasoned) A Calgarian favorite, loaded with goodness (Gluten free)This dish is thickened naturally with sweat potatoes $8.25

California Chic Pea Chili (Vegan) Veggie chili loaded with vegetables, chick peas and blended spices. Served with homemade bannock.

This dish is made with Olive oil. Recipe is Peter’s very own special way. $ 11.35 The Bistro Restaurant 1225 – 7th Avenue Downtown Invermere • 250-342-6564

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Lamb skewer in Greek salad including pita with hummus and tzatziki sauce.

Prepared from fresh, authentic, homemade ingredients.

Tony’s Greek Grill 5009 Hot Springs Road, Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C. 250-345-6661

Pan Seared fillet mignon Marinated BC Salmon With Jasmine tea and honey. Sweet corn purée, Hoodoo vegetable and potato hash, brown butter - verjus split sauce complimented by a Bad Girl Ginger Ale. THE HOODOO GRILL 5388 Highway 93/93, Fairmont Hot Springs www.thehoodoo.com • 250-345-2166

Pad Thai One of Elements signature dishes this summer is our Pad Thai. This colourful creation is composed of rice noodles, chillies, toasted peanuts, cilantro, bean sprouts, scallions and shrimp cooked in a thai broth.

Join us on our outdoor patio for breakfast, lunch or dinner 7 days a week.

Elements Grill at Copper Point Resort 760 Cooper Road, Invermere B.C. 250-341-4002 • copperpointresort.com

Wrapped in bacon topped with gorgonzola cheese, grilled lobster served with oven roasted potato, green beans almondine. A delightful dinner with one of the best views of the wetlands in the valley.

The Golf Course Restaurant 4714 Springs Drive, Radium Hot Springs, B.C. 250-347-6205 • www.radiumgolf.ca

Linguine Pescatore & Crab Legs A SEAFOOD LOVER’S DELIGHT Atlantic Mussels, Jumbo Prawns, Kiwii Mussels, Haddock in a fresh tomato clam sauce Mr. V’s Itallian Grill 778-526-5152 • Skookum Inn 1470 Hwy 93-95, Windermere, B.C. Reservations Recommended

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Regional District of East Kootenay PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BYLAW 2561, 2563, 2571, 2575 Bylaw Amendment - Housekeeping

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BYLAW 2593 & BYLAW 2601 Bylaw Amendment - Density Averaging The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering amendments to the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw to introduce regulations regarding minimum average parcel areas used in bare land strata subdivisions in Electoral Areas F and G. The amendments are proposed to address provisions found in the Bare Land Strata Regulations of the Strata Property Act where parcels created through bare land strata subdivision may be smaller than the minimum parcel area defined in a zoning bylaw. The amendments will require minimum average parcel areas used in bare land strata subdivisions to be equal to minimum parcel areas already established in the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992.

An exemption to the aforementioned requirements is proposed for the Whitetail Lake Land Corporations holdings, legally described as Sub Lot 168, DL 4596, Kootenay District, Plan X32, except Plan NEP22293.

Bylaw No. 2593 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 300, 2015 (Density Averaging / RDEK)” will prohibit the use of density averaging in bare land strata subdivisions.

Bylaw No. 2601 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 303, 2015 (Density Averaging Exemption / RDEK)” will exempt Sub Lot 168, DL 4596, Kootenay District, Plan X32, except Plan NEP22293 from the prohibition on density averaging.

A public hearing will be held at: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort (Birch Room) 5225 Fairmont Resort Road Fairmont, BC Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F and Electoral Area G. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing.

All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw.

For more information, contact Kris Belanger, Planner, at 250-489-6903, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email kbelanger@rdek.bc.ca.

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering housekeeping amendments to the following bylaws in Electoral Areas F and G. • Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw • Lake Windermere Official Community Plan • Panorama Mountain Village Official Community Plan • Fairmont Hot Springs Official Community Plan Housekeeping amendments are carried out to correct errors, update language and move towards consistency between RDEK bylaws. Housekeeping amendments are not meant to introduce major regulatory or policy changes. They are minor amendments that form part of the evolution of zoning bylaws and OCPs. The Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw & Lake Windermere OCP include proposed amendments to Strata NES113, known as The Highlands, which was originally zoned and designated to create a clustered residential neighbourhood consisting of 1, 2, 3 and 4 family dwellings grouped in clusters of at least 4 units. On the ground this development has been built out as a traditional single family neighbourhood. Rezoning from R-3(A), Multiple Family Residential (Cluster) Zone to R-1(A), Single Family Residential (A) Zone and changing the land use designation from R-MF, Residential Multi-Family to R-SF, Residential Single Family will permit landowners to continue with a pattern of development consistent with what already exists on the ground.

Bylaw No. 2561 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 297, 2014 (Miscellaneous / RDEK).”

Bylaw No. 2563 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Lake Windermere Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2061, 2008 – Amendment Bylaw No. 18, 2014 (Miscellaneous / RDEK).”

Bylaw No. 2571 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Panorama Mountain Village Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1441, 1999 – Amendment Bylaw No. 15, 2014 (Miscellaneous / RDEK).”

Bylaw No. 2575 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Fairmont Hot Springs Area Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1734, 2004 – Amendment Bylaw No. 27, 2014 (Miscellaneous / RDEK).”

A public hearing will be held at: Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce 651 Highway 93/95

Windermere, BC Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F and Electoral Area G. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing.

All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw.

For more information, contact Kris Belanger, Planner, at 250-489-6903, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email kbelanger@rdek.bc.ca.

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

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• Canal Flats completes major water upgrades (page 1) new non-profit in Africa (page 8) • Weekly "Pulse Check" of Lake Windermere's water • Canadian country star Brett Kissel coming to quality (page 2) Cranbrook (page 9) • Council briefs for Invermere, Radium and Canal Flats • Trans-Canada Highway through Glacier and (pages 9, 12 and 15) Revelstoke parks gets $156 million (page 16) • Radium resident Lori Ellingboe breaks ground with

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July 24, 2015

Cat’s leg amputated after being severed by trap where I met them in Invermere.”

Trapper’s leg was abnormally thin and nearly severed after being caught in the trap for an extended period of time.

After a cat spent approximately 10 days stuck in an illegal leg Dr. Mark Zehnder, the attending veterinarian who treated trap in Canal Flats, the orange and white feline’s leg was nearly Trapper, estimated he had been stuck for at least 10 days. severed.

“He was also very, very frightened at the time so we couldn’t The cat, who was later named Trapper by the Invermere Comdetermine whether (Trapper) was domestic or feral, so we kept him panion Animal Network (ICAN), was found by a Canal Flats resiat the Invermere Veterinary Hospital for a couple of nights to try dent who reported the injury to ICAN before noon on June 24th and get some food and fluids into him to get him fit for surgery,” and delivered Trapper to an Invermere veterinarian. said Ms. Schulz. “The surgery was going to be an obvious amputa“We had a call from some people who had a cat in distress that tion and ICAN decided to go ahead with it if he was fit, so Dr. appeared on their doorstep looking for food,” said Sylvia Schulz, Zehnder did the surgery when the time came.”

ICAN vice-president. “They discovered that the cat was dragging “We cannot turn him loose as a three-legged cat,” said Ms. around a leg hold trap.”

Schulz. “He could be put up for adoption now, but what we want Although leg traps are not illegal, Ms. Schulz explained, they to do, is get him socialized with humans and if there’s anybody are supposed to be registered — this one wasn’t. ICAN turned it out there who could work with the cat immediately (to help with over to conservation officer Lawrence Umzonst. that process), and protect him from any further harm, we would “People who use them for the purpose that they’re supposed to certainly adopt him to someone who would look after him.” be used for, are supposed to be licensed to set them and use them,” Trapper’s health is rapidly improving, but it will take time to she said. “They’re supposed to be used for trapping fur-bearing anirehabilitate and socialize him before he’s put up for adoption. mals. They should be illegal, but unfortunately they’re not yet.”

“He was in the vet for awhile before we could do TROOPER — A frightened Trapper The leg hold trap, which is also known as a restraining trap, surgery on him because he was severely dehydrated nests following the amputation of his leg. catches the animal by its limb. and emaciated,” explained Inset: A leg hold trap.

The pelts remain “unspoiled” on animals such as foxes, coyotes, ICAN volunteer, Lana Ban Photos by Breanne Massey raccoons, wolves, lynx and bobcats by holding its foot in place and ham, who is now watching keeping the animal alive until a trapper can collect the pelt. over Trapper in her home. “We need to get his Once triggered, the trap prevents animals from moving, eating, drinking, fighting strength up a little bit.” predators or caring for their babies.

Ms. Banham believes Trapper will get According to the Association For The Protection of Fur Bearing Animals, some braver over time and remains optimistic wild animals become so desperate to escape that they resort to chewing or wringing that his life will go on with a brighter off their own trapped limb in order to escape, which often means breaking teeth and outlook. bones in the process.

Columbia Valley RCMP Staff In this case, the damage was already done to the cat by the time he was found.

Sgt. Marko Shehovac could not com“The people who found (Trapper) managed to get the trap off of his leg,” added ment on the traps or the accident before Ms. Schulz. “They put him into a box and I asked them to drive him into the vet, The Pioneer went to press.

By Breanne Massey Pioneer Staff

A&W mourns loss of longtime regular

By Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff

“He was born and raised in the valley, so he had all these stories about how the valley changed over the years,” Ms. Nielsen said. “He The valley has lost an old friend. Earl Hanbrought a lot of colour to the place.”

Ms. Nielsen said Earl would not be soon forson was well-known by staff members and regugotten by their staff because of his vibrant perlar customers alike at the A&W in Athalmer. sonality and his consistency as a fixture of the On July 9th, he passed away at the age of 75.

A&W experience in Athalmer.

Less than a week before, he visited A&W as part of his daily routine, telling the staff he would “Everybody had stories about Earl,” Ms. Nielsen said. “We are missing him big time.” not be back at his regular table by the window, but that he truly appreciated his time around the At Mr. Hanson’s regular table, a small memorial marks his legacy as an honoured A&W customer. restaurant.

“We are grieving part of our family,” said One of the two chairs at the table has been left tilted IN MEMORY OF — At the Invermere A&W, a memorial marks down. Mr. Hanson sat alone, but he was a beacon Pam Nielsen, who works at A&W. “He came in the table regularly used by Earl Hanson. of light for anyone who wanted to grab a coffee or every day.”

Photo by Kevin Nimmock a root beer, sit in the vacant chair, and have a chat.

For more than 10 years, Earl would spend “I think it is the fact that it is an endless cup of coffee and you can just sit hours at A&W, chatting with anyone around. Ms. Nielsen said as long as there was someone to talk to, Earl would stick around, sometimes staying for four here and enjoy everybody,” Ms. Nielsen said. “One person would leave, and Earl would talk to the next one.” hours.

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Couple reminisces on a long history in the valley Perhaps their most meaningful contribution to the Columbia Valley began in 1996, when Jim In May of 1965, Jim and Judy assumed the role of president and Thompson said their vows. For CEO for the combined Springs their honeymoon, they wanted and Radium Golf Resort. to stop off at the place that meant I was a member of the Springs the most to them: the Columbia Golf Course in Radium and they Valley. asked me to help them,” Jim said, Fifty years later, the couple adding he had extensive experience returned to celebrate the half-cenin the development business, havtury mark of their marriage. This ing built McKenzie Meadows Golf time, they brought 12 members of Course in Calgary. “They made a the family who were not around bid to buyout the Radium Resort. in 1965, but that have grown up The transition period was quite with Jim and Judy’s love of the valcomplex... there was a lot of staff ley instilled in their hearts. involved and a lot of emotion.”

The couple’s four kids and Jim worked in Calgary durtheir collective eight children ing the week and in Radium on came to Invermere for the celebrathe weekends until 2001, when he tions to reminisce with their par- THREE GENERATIONS — Jim and Judy Thompson, their four kids and eight grandchildren recently resumed his status as a vacationer ents and grandparents about their returned to the valley to celebrate the couple’s 50th anniversary in style at Heron Point in Invermere. in Invermere. younger years in the valley, work- Looking back, Jim said the ex Photo courtesy of www.kylabrownphotography.com ing, playing and learning alongtensive development in the area is Albertans, electing to stay in Invermere for the full sumside the locals. almost overwhelming. He added Jim has the longest history in the valley, visiting the mer, every summer. that sometimes it is hard to see so many changes, but that “Our kids worked here in the summertime, pump- the progress has created so many more opportunities for area for the first time with his family 65 years ago. ing gas at the marina or working at the golf course,” Jim people a little younger than himself to enjoy the valley.

“My family at I used to camp at Dean’s Beach, which is now Terravista,” Jim said. “It was a much more dif- said. “They all loved it out here.”

“I remember water-skiing, seeing moose around the As time went on, the kids grew up and the couple lake,” Jim said. “That is how natural it was. Most of the ficult place to get to, because the road between Radium and Castle Mountain was not paved. It was kind of a got older. In 2008, they sold their vacation home to pur- streets around here were not even paved when we were sue greener pastures. two-lane goat track.” younger.”

“We bought a place in AriIn 1956, Ed Forbes, who One of the valley’s most obvious developments over zona and decided the winter was the last 50 years was the creation of Panorama Mountain owned a motel on Lakeview not for us anymore,” Jim said. Resort.

Road, sold several lots along “But, we come up as much as we Lake Windermere. Jim’s fa“The first time I ever went skiing at Panorama, we can (to the valley) in the sum- wore skins on our skis and hiked up to the top to ski,” ther paid $750 for a waterfront mer. It is still the same lake and Jim said. “Now it is a world-renowned, classy place to property that was 750-feet deep we still love it.” and 100-feet wide. From then go skiing.”

At this important milestone on, Jim was hooked.

He said important services in Invermere like the in their lives, the couple is tak- hospital and the high school were built due to the major “We got to know the local ing the time to reflect on their increase of second-home owners in the area, because of people really well because there 50 years in the valley, never as recreational amenities like Panorama. But over time, he’s were not many non-locals,” Jim full-time residents, but always sadly seen a few of his favourite childhood traditions end. said. “I was so attached to this as important members of the place.”

“The one thing we were really sad to see go was the community.

Soon after Jim and Judy’s Invermere Regatta,” Jim said. “In fact, I won the junior “The local people have al- trick skiing regatta one year and the men’s senior slalom wedding, Jim’s father sold their ways been very good to the Cal- regatta another year.” beloved vacation home. After garians, and we feel that,” Judy living and working in Calgary As part of their anniversary gift, the couple’s kids said, adding that she and her presented them with a photo album, filled with pictures over the next 10 years, the couHALF-CENTURY — Jim and Judy during husband put extra effort into of the family together over the years. Jim said he was not ple finally had the opportunity their honeymoon at Lake Windermere in 1965. making long-term friendships in surprised to see that many of the photographs were taken to buy a place of their own in

Photo submitted Invermere.

Invermere in 1975. in the valley.

Those friendships have stayed strong over the years.

“Judy and I bought a lot here on the Fort Point, From having Christmas dinner at Strand’s RestauThe couple can recount endless stories about skiing, golfright on 4th Avenue, across from the tennis courts,” Jim rant on a particularly snowy evening to heli-skiing in said. “It was a big part of our lives and raising our kids. ing, exploring and dining with locals. the area’s pristine backcountry, four generations of the “We have a lot of friends who still have homes here, Thompson’s have truly done everything in the valley.

We raised them here every summer and every winter and we used to play golf with them every spring and evweekend.”

“It is a beautiful valley,” Judy said. “There is a lot of The couple strayed from the typical path set out by ery fall, so they have kept us on the list,” Jim said. history here, and it is fun history.”

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Wetlands waterbird survey seeks citizen scientists pleted. Thirty-eight volunteers set out to count and identify birds at 64 sites along the wetlands, from Canal Flats to Donald. Over 90 Birders, this is your call.

Wildsight is looking for feather species of birds were spotted and approximately 15,000 birds were enthusiasts to help with a citizen counted, leading to valuable results science project for the good of local birds. for project organizer and biologist Rachel Darvill.

Amateur birders and experts alike are invited to use their skills “I am so thrilled with the amazing amount of regional during the Fall Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey. On Ocparticipation, interest, and bird KING PIN —This Belted Kingfisher was spotted data already gathered through tober 5th, 15th and 25th, particiduring the waterbird survey held in the spring. this fantastic program,” Ms. pants will head to the wetlands,

Photo by John Zehnder Darvill said. “I’d say these first armed with birding gear and bird accomplishments are definitely worth celebrating.” identification training.

“The most wonderful thing about the Waterbird Despite the density of birds from around the world Survey is the citizen science aspect,” said Joan Dolinsky, that migrate to the Columbia Wetlands every summer, president of Wildsight Golden. “Local bird enthusiasts little is known about the full extent of the biodiversity have a great excuse to get a bit more serious about bird found in the area. watching, enjoy the sights and sounds in the wetlands “We really have very little idea as to whether our numbers are increasing or decreasing, because there is and contribute valuable information.”

This spring, the first-ever waterbird survey was com- not any data that currently exists,” Ms. Darvill said.

By Kevin Nimmock Pioneer Staff

With increased understanding of the importance the wetlands hold for waterbirds, Ms. Darvill hopes to have the wetlands recognized as an Important Bird Area (IBA). To do this, the survey program needs to run for at least the next five years, to capture changes over time.

“We want to protect birds and the necessary habitat they need for resting, nesting and feeding,” Ms. Darvill said.

The other major outcome of the program is it allows locals to gain a deeper appreciation for the wetlands and what must be done to protect them.

“I think people are becoming more connected to the Columbia Wetlands ecosystem and to the significant amount of biodiversity that the wetlands support,” Ms. Darvill said.

Going forward, Ms. Darvill said she hopes to lead a swan survey next spring, which would target trumpeter swans — a species that is in danger of becoming extinct.

Survey programs are funded by the Windermere Rod and Gun Club, Columbia Basin Trust, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District and Vancouver Foundation (Stewart Fund). For more information, or to sign up for the Fall Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey, please email rachel@wildsight.ca.

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SOCCER STARS —The Columbia Valley’s youth soccer club sent three teams to the provincials this year — the U18 girls, the U18 boys and the U15 girls.

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Titans return from soccer provincials

Submitted by the Columbia Valley Football Club Three local soccer teams participated in the soccer provincials that were held July 9th to 12th in Penticton.

“Never before had our club three teams at this event,” said head coach Jurgen Striegel. “This was our most successful year as a club in competitive soccer. The Titans sent the U 15 girls, U 18 girls and the U 18 boys to Penticton.”

The U 15 girls ended up in 8th place, but had to play in a U 17 division, which made it even tougher to keep up. They lost all four games, but were competitive in all of them, which makes coaches Wil Comrie and Kai Striegel even more optimistic for the future.

The U 18 girls also finished in 8th place. Even though the girls lost all 4 games the

results do not reflect how they well they played. In each game, the team lost only by one or two goals and with a bit of luck they could have easily won one or two games to end up in a much better position, according to coach Jim Collins.

The U 18 boys finished in 7th place with two losses, one tie and one win. The teams were closely matched and with just one more goal scored, the boys could have played for bronze but missed a penalty shot in the last minute of play against Williams Lake. According to coach Jurgen Striegel, this was the best performance the team showed in all of their provincial berths.

In all, the teams showed great performances through out the tournament, but even more important than the results was the great camaraderie and fun all players and parents had.

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A Huge Thank You to Home Hardware and Valley Foods for your support over the years. To the volunteers and athletes who did such a great job helping out. We appreciate all of you very much!

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Cheers to the District for having a movie at the park every week this summer but Jeers for it being on Monday Nights rather then the weekends. More people would be able to make it.

Cheers to Kim and Dean for being the best hosts! We spent many lovely twilit evenings on your patio furniture. We’ll be back when the pool is complete. We were sad to go but it is what it is.

Joe Aubrey March 7, 1942 to July 27, 2010 Skylark Have you seen a valley green with spring Where my heart can go a-journeying Over the shadows and the rain To a blossom covered lane Hoagy Carmichael Forever in our hearts!

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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.

s In Memoriam s In memory of

Bob Noland There will be a tea held at the home of Betty and Gerry Hope Tuesday, August 4th at 2 p.m.

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Sandy Snihor who passed away July 27th, 2013

Do not stand at my grave and weep Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there. I do not sleep I am a thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints on snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle autumn rain When you awaken in the morning’s hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight I am the soft stars that shine at night Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die.

Forever in our hearts, and always loved Lorri, Misti, and McKaylynn

announcement 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.

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Jeers to the DOI for the pitiful, over-grown, weed-riddled ball diamonds at Mount Nelson Park!

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Cheers to the person(s) that did the rain dance! It finally worked. My yard loves it!

Jeers to the Bull Buster enthusiasts.

Give your head a shake, end the cruelty already.

Jeers to DOI road crew. After the dig on 13 Ave. months ago, you sort of filled the hole. Then sort of filled it again. Are there budget cuts on gravel? Can’t this get fixed properly?

Do we bill the DOI for new tires?

Jeers to the wall of weeds lining our highways. If this is any indication of what winter highway maintenance is going to be like, it’s going to be worse then last year.

CHEERS to the DOI flower girls who have done the most outstanding job on the flowers. Well done ladies!

65 Cheers to Ray from the Legion from all of the vendors at the Invermere Farmers & Artists Market for his boundless energy and organizational skills. He has made the transition seamless and we are all looking forward to a very successful season!

Cheers to the kind man who drove me home from Kinsmen Beach after I locked my key in the trunk of my car, and for his friend who was being helpful too.

Jeers to our neighbours who don’t take care of their lawn. The lawn mower is that little 4 wheeled device in your garage begging to be let loose!

Cheers to the Mountain of Hope. I don’t know what this community would do without such caring people. Great Job!

Cheers for Kinsmen Beach!

Cheers to Steve at Mr. V’s Italian Restaurant for the most delicious five course dinner we have ever eaten. You made the birthday party a most memorable one. Also the service and the desserts were fantastic. We will be back for more!

Cheers to friends and family who persevered in getting me back to singing and back to playing the piano. Cheers to the same friends who never agreed with a local group that I “lacked talent”.

Cheers to the Radium Community Gardens, what a wonderful place to visit, and looks great. Keep up the great work!

A big Cheers to Susan at Rona for the outstanding customer service.

She always goes above and beyond, also Cheers to the yard guys and the rest of Rona for being so friendly and making such a great effort to provide us with what we need.

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

Jeers to the people who don’t read signs on school yards that say NO DOGS ALLOWED! Huge Cheers to Bob, Dixie and all the gang at Coy’s Par 3 for hosting another awesome Barn Dance! This event is always a highlight of the summer. So much fun!

Jeers to the grown adults who fill (steal) their pockets from the Invermere Thrift Store. The prices are very cheap and all proceeds go to a good cause. Have some respect.

Perhaps if caught you should do community service there!

Jeer to drivers who don’t give a break to those of us trying to join the heavy traffic flow on Highway 93. With the heavy summer traffic we all need to be considerate of others and stop riding the bumper.

Huge and well deserved JEERS to both papers for your shameless support of certain political parties and your continued attacks on others. When did journalists lose their integrity with a move from impartiality to becoming active players/cheerleaders...bad form!

Cheers to the Canadian Tire staff especially Joanne and Greg who drove me to the hospital to get stiches and picked me up afterwards. Also to the lady with three kids who came over and cleaned the blood off my forehead.

Greatly appreciated!

LOST AND FOUND Lost June 28th at Kinsmen Beach.

2 green camping chairs in bags.

Please call 250-342-3826.

Lost: On Canada Day a Watch and bracelet on Windermere Beach.

REWARD! Kari 250-270-0821.

Found: A pink hoody on lower Lakeview Rd. Call 250-342-1108 to claim.

Lost: July 18th at Windermere Beach, men’s gold wedding band.

If found please call 780-996-1609.

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.

LOOK NO FURTHER

Exceptional Location in Radium Hot Springs Off Hwy. 93 coming and going to Calgary. Minutes from worldrenowned Kootenay National Park, Home of Radium Hot Springs Pool, as well as many top golf courses, Panorama ski hill, numerous biking trails, and panoramic view of Purcell mountains. Building, Land, and Equipment. Building was built in 1987 with an addition constructed in 1993, for a total of 5,600 sq. ft. Is fully equipped with all equipment to get started on your adventure. Front part is being used as a Breakfast and Burger Restaurant with seating for 65 people. New deck built in 2013 seats forty people. Total seating for 200 +. Back 3,000 sq. ft. is ideal for a banquet facilities, pub, lounge or office space. Lot size is just under an acre with paved parking for 30 + cars. Bonus 2,500 sq. ft. selfcontained finished owners suite below, 4-bdrm, two bathrooms and office, complete kitchen, family room and front room. Ideal location for Boston Pizza or Chinese Rest. As well as many other options with a C1 Zoning. Priced for quick sale $775.000. Call 250-270-0280 for more information, serious inquires only please.

Office/retail space in Radium Hot Springs. 1-403-559-9625.

535 SF $740/month triple net 285 SF $390/month triple net Panache Building, Invermere Email: info@ panacheinteriorsinc.ca 250-342-5805 Shop for rent in the Athelmer Industrial Park. 1,000 square feet. $645 + gst. Call Carey at 604-7225342.

accommodation wanted SEEKING SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION LOOKING TO PURCHASE HOME I am hoping to be in Radium primarily on weekdays from August 4th to mid September to look for a home purchase. Accommodation without weekends would work.

I am a home owner now and a retired teacher. Sincerely, Kevin 403-607-5082.

accommodation Windermere lakeside cottage.

Short or long stays, for golf, skiing, relaxing. VRBO.com Property #711685.

house for rent Invermere: Executive Home Shared or Not Available immediately. 1,500 sq. ft., 2-bdrm, 1 bath, furnished, pet friendly. Home bordering the Columbia Lake Waterway system. Property features exterior pond for bird and wildlife lovers, plus kayakers, paddle boarders and boaters can leave right from their doorstep.

Huge yard with space to play and store toys. $1350/mo + D.D. required. Twenty year old bungalow, which has recently undergone extensive energy updates and interior work. Will not disappoint. Four exterior entrances on 2,000 sq. ft. home including a completely separate rented 500 sq. ft. mother-in-law suite. Call 587-436-8828.

suite for rent

Windermere 4-plex: Bright furnished upper level 2-bdrm suite available Aug 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.

Basement suite downtown Windermere, ideal for one or two people. $700/mo incl. utilities, 250-342-8662.

Quiet, family friendly neighbourhood Great starter, rental or recreation property. Three bdrm., two and a half baths. Newly landscaped. New heat pump, furnace and CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING.

$284,900 Viewing by appointment only.

Phone 250-342-6677 or email ojopp@telus.net

Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

Kim Collens

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Representative

Recipe Of The Week

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.

Lower half up/down duplex, Invermere, 3-bdrm, private entrance, storage shed, 5 appliances, no smoking, no pets, $900/mo, includes water. Available Aug. 1st. Phone 403-288-5819.

HOUSE FOR SALE

STRAWBERRY-LIME 1 pkg (8oz) Cream Cheese, softened ¼ cup Sour Cream ¼ cup + 1 tbsp Sugar 1 tsp Vanilla

House for rent in Invermere, close to hospital and town. Available Aug. 1st. 1 year lease. $1,200/mo + utilities. Contact Joe at 250-6885265.

Downtown Invermere, close to hospital. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, W/D. $800/mo plus utilities. Prefer 1 year lease, N/S, N/P. Available August 1st. 250- 688-0110.

3-bdrm mobile home, large front deck, awesome view, 5 appliances, Green Acres Mobile Home Park. $950/mo + utilities. Sorry no dogs.

250-342-5146 or 250-342-1700.

CHEESECAKE WRAP 1 tsp fresh Lime zest 6 small Flour Tortillas 1 cup Strawberries, halved and sliced 1 tsp Cinnamon

Beat cream cheese with sour cream, ¼ cup sugar, vanilla, ½ tsp cinnamon and ½ tsp lime zest until smooth.

Fold in strawberries.

Divide mixture evenly between tortillas; over lower third then roll up.

Combine remaining sugar, cinnamon and zest in a bowl.

Cut wraps into quarters; sprinkle with sugar mixture.

Serves 6.

see all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week Wonderful Windermere!

Great half acre lot with mature trees, mountain views and glimpses of the lake. Updated cottage with four bedrooms and oversized garage for your toys!

$479,000

MLS® 2404520

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

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house for rent

Misc. FOR SALE

Windermere, furnished, 1-bdrm home, lovely yard, N/S, pets considered, references required. $685/mo plus utilities. 403-6191540.

Condo for rent Pinewood: 2-bdrm, 2 bath, unfurnished in Radium. AC, W/D and underground parking. N/S, N/P. $825/mo, includes utilities.

Available Sept. 1st, call 403-2853417.

Condo for rent in

Aspen building in Radium

2-bdrm, 2 bath, $850/mo includes utilities. N/P, N/S. Underground parking. Available Sept. 15th, call 403-690-3166.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE The perfect duplex lot in a great location. Lot 13, 821 Westridge Way. Approximately .28 A, zoned R-2a, $180,000. 250-342-3147.

HOUSE FOR SALE Over 3,800 sq. ft., near Kinsmen Beach, open concept, lake view, basement suite, $589,000. 403968-9222.

Central Invermere Duplex with revenue suite. Lakeview, close to beach. $389,000. PropertyGuys. com ID #266535.

250 US gallon tanks for sale.

Very versatile, plastic w/ metal 6” opening, 2’ discharge, 125 lbs. $150. Call George. 250-347-9500.

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

Delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268.

boats FOR SALE 1992 Sea Ray Bow Rider, Mercury inboard, boat trailer and truck. $5,000, good condition, low hours 250 342-8787.

vehicles FOR SALE 2005 CHEV Silverado Ext. cab. 4x4.

Air, cruise, P.W., P.L. Auto start, headache rack. 145 K. $12,000.

250-342-5196.

RV Lots Fully serviced RV lots for sale, river and wetland access, 45 min North of Radium. www. columbiariverwetlandsrvpark.ca, 250-348-2094.

health & wellness

Fiona Millar, AEP Intuitive Reader

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

services

Heartfelt Companion Services Leanne Brooks • 250-341-5683

• • • •

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

Is anyone interested in

Dog Obedience for a few weeks? Call Kathy at 250-342-6188

childcare

help wanted

Dragonfly Discovery Centre is inviting children ages 2.5 to 6 years old to participate in a fun filled creative summer program located in Radium Hot Springs.

Drop-in or reserve a spot. www. dragonflydiscoverycentre.com or call Charlotte at 250-270-0058.

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.

services

kimberleyrae.ca

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

250-342-5102 Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Environmentally friendly products.

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

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

Private Housekeeper: Are you renting weekly/daily or just need a housekeeper to help you shine.

Trustworthy, efficient and reliable.

Call Jan 250-341-7498.

Your husband out golfing again?

Take a Chalk Painting Workshop at THE PAINTED PORCH! Learn to create and redo your tired furniture!

Contact Teresa 250-688-0388.

help wanted Strands Old House Restaurant is accepting applications for a cook/ chef experienced in fine dining, P/T bartender, kitchen help/ dishwasher and evening servers.

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

The Old Salzburg Restaurant is looking for kitchen help. Willing to train, starting at $12.50/hr. Call Scott at 250-347-6553.

Sonshine Children’s Centre is looking for a permanent part-time Early Childhood Educator to join our team starting September 1, 2015. Please forward your resume to son_shine@telus.net .

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 250-3476553.

Always wanted to work at a golf course? Then this is for you.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is always looking for enthusiastic individuals, full-time or part-time to join our Food & Beverage, Golf Shop & Golf Course Maintenance teams. Apply to David Sheedy at hr@fhsr.com or fax 250-345-6616.

Selkirk Cellulars & Office Supplies is seeking a P/T Sales/Telus associate, 12 hours a week to start, F/T in January. Please send your resume to info@selkirkcells.com.

Peppi’s hiring part-time dishwasher. Stop by or email p.fuel@yahoo.ca.

Reliable female care aide for regular morning shifts. Duties may also include some light housekeeping and meal prep. Pleasant work environment and good pay. 250688-0271.

Fairmont Creek Property Rentals

in Fairmont Hot Springs seek a housekeeping supervisor to join our team. $16/hr + health benefits. Email resume to info@fairmontcreek.ca or call 250-345-6116 Opt 2 for more information.

Visit fairmontcreek.ca/jobs for details.

WE’RE HIRING!

Super 8 Invermere is hiring front desk, housekeeping and laundry. Competitive wages and benefits. Experience not necessary, must be able to work shift work and have own transportation.

Apply with resume to front desk 8888 Arrow Rd., or fax 250-342-8889

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

Part and Full-time Positions Available Start date – ASAP Year-round Employment Excellent Medical/Dental Benefits Food Service Supervisor Permanent, Shift

Food Counter Attendant Permanent, Shift

No education required One to two years experience required.

Nights/early mornings/weekends $12.40/hour + medical/ dental/group benefits.

No education or experience required.

All shifts available – nights/overnights/ early mornings/weekends $11.50/hour + medical/ dental/group benefits.

Apply in person or via email (timhortons.invermere@gmail.com) for both positions.

Join our winning team!

Summer is here, and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is still hiring!

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

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is always looking for enthusiastic individuals, full time or part time, to join our team. We’re hiring: Housekeepers, golf shop attendants, guest services personnel, retail clerks, servers, beverage cart attendants, and kitchen help!

Part-time secretarial, bookkeeping, client follow up, computer skills. Windermere home office.

403-519-8268 or patyesh@gmail. com .

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all Resort amenities.

Please email classified ads to info@columbiavalleypioneer.com

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

fairmonthotsprings.com 1.800.663.4979

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Help WAnted

Housekeeping Manager We’re currently seeking an energetic individual to provide leadership to our housekeeping team.

We have a 123 unit luxury condo resort located in Radium Hot Springs on the Springs Golf Course.

The successful candidate will possess strong organizational skills and housekeeping management experience. The ability to manage a team is necessary and experience working in a condo resort environment will be considered an asset.

Primary responsibilities will include: • Manage the day-to-day activities of the housekeeping department.

• Plan, schedule and organize resources and work to ensure proper coverage.

• Ensure policies and procedures are followed.

• Manage human resources for the housekeeping department (training, hiring and inspiring).

• Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans which support the overall objectives of the Resort.

• Purchasing and inventory control.

• Clear and timely communication of objectives to team.

• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.

• Project management.

• Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve as manager on duty.

Position Requirements: • Detail oriented, focused on customer satisfaction and able to work under pressure.

• Strong knowledge of WHIMIS. • Excellent communication and effective listening skills.

• Demonstrated ability to respond in emergency situations.

• Proficiency in Word, Outlook and Excel a MUST. Knowledge of computer accounting programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required.

• Individual should be flexible, dependable and punctual.

• Must possess excellent customer service skills and be able to work independently.

• At least three years in housekeeping management with progressively higher levels of responsibility.

• Candidate must be able to work a variety of shifts including weekend and holidays.

• Work shifts will ideally be Thursday to Monday.

Compensation: • Salary commensurate with experience and/ or education.

• Health benefits plan.

• Advancement opportunities available.

• Education allowance.

Interested candidates please forward resume with cover letter to:

hr@truekey.ca

Only successful applicants will be contacted for interviews. Please DO NOT aPPly if you do not have a valid work permit for Canada as we will not obtain one for you.

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we get to doing that, but we’re starting from the bottom — we’re not just putting lipstick on.”

Plans to upgrade the Radium Hot Springs destination have been in Mr. England’s mind — and that of his team’s — for several years.

“The first thing that (people) will start to see is in the restaurant space, which is currently closed,” said Mr. England. “We have the plans all designed for that, and over this winter, the space will be refurbished into a new cafe area. It’s really important that this building owns its heritage.”

The 1950s building will be renovated to reflect the Golden Age of Canada.

“We’re going to have a ‘50s diner style cafe in (there) with neon,” said Mr. England. “The building needs to own what it was. It’s a (heritage) building (in category 2, which is the same as the Parliament building)… The reason it’s architecturally important is that this was the first building put in the parks that moved away from traditional architectural style that was really brought through in the ‘20s and ‘30s — and that’s why this is seen as such an important heritage.”

But Wayne Stetski, NDP Candidate for Kootenay Columbia, is disillusioned by the Harper Government’s announcement after spending a career working as a regional manager in B.C. for Parks Canada.

“Basically, the Conservatives are claiming that they are boosting funding, but the money is just fixing infrastructure that they’ve allowed to crumble,” said Mr. Stetski.

“They’re not improving the parks or access.”

Mr. Stetski added the cuts to the Parks budget and staffing have increased at a rapid speed while the Conservatives have been in power, including when $27 million was cut from Parks Canada in 2012. He hinted that the upcoming election could be the cause behind the monetary contribution announced last weekend.

“Interesting timing around the announcement after years of cuts,” concluded Mr. Stetski.

According to Parks Canada, the Kootenay National Park welcomes roughly 400,000 visitors every year. During 2014, there were 21 million visits made to Canada’s national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas.

Kootenay National Park represents the southwestern region of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

“Our government is committed to renewing visitor facilities,” said Mr. Wilks.

“These projects will enhance the world class offer available in Kootenay National Park, and continue to draw visitors from around the world.” . . . ‘Search’ from page 19 All this was possible through thousands of unpaid hours offered by a team of dedicated volunteers.

Over the past several years the SAR team has had an increase in call-outs requiring specialized training and equipment.

“Since February 2015, we have received 15 call-outs including overdue/missing persons, injured parties in remote settings and slope rescues. As the summer months continue the calls for help are not slowing down. We’ve found that more and more people are experiencing the backcountry and doing so in an adventurous manner.

People are arriving in the valley with equipment that makes it easier to access the backcountry such as ATV’s, but may lack local knowledge, experience or the ability to self-rescue,” added Morel.

The CVSAR team is currently seeking much needed financial support through donations and fundraising opportunities. Recently, the team received positive news that the Panorama Foundation would pledge half the required amount of a proposed technology upgrade for the team. The total program cost is $25,000.

The CVSAR must obtain $12,500 through other fundraising efforts in order to receive the matching pledge.

The team is also raising funds for vehicle enhancements, swift water rescue equipment, rope rescue and to outfit ground search and rescue teams.

If you would like to join the Columbia Valley Search and Rescue or make a donation, please email columbiavalleysar@gmail.com. CVSAR is a registered non-profit organization and can issue tax receipts.

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Thank you!

Bruce Stroud and Sandra Boot, organizers of the “Young Hearts” and “Heart of the Rockies” Triathlons, wish to thank each and every person who stepped forward to help guarantee the success of these two events. We appreciate our amazing volunteers, sponsors and essential services personnel for saying “yes”, lending their support and providing a safe venue before, during and after our events on July 11th and 12th. We know that events of this nature would not be possible without you!

• Staff Sergeant Shehovac – RCMP • Mark Topliff – Bylaw Officer, DOI • Kim Green & Don Clowers – KMZ Traffic Control • Drew Sinclair & Bram Rossman – Water Rescue, Windermere Fire Department • Invermere EMS • Kindry Luyendyk & Don Pickle – District of Invermere • Drew Bragg and Sue Scott – Race Announcers

• Trish Croal - Park Attendant James Chabot Provincial Park • Doctor Gareth Mannheimer • Doctor Meghan Guy • DOI – Mayor & Council • Fairmont Hot Springs Lifeguards: Cristen, Tessa, Kate, Danielle • Kurt Reichel – Artist, logos and maps • WSP Canada – Mike Ewen • Zone 4 Timing & Race Results – Dan Roycroft

Sponsors:

Hail in July Though it only lasted about five minutes, hail the size of small pebbles littered the ground in Invermere on July 15th. The weather moved quickly from sunny skies, to light rain, to pelting hail, leaving many people caught outside sprinting for nearby shops.

Minutes later, the sun was already peeking out again.

Photo by Kevin Nimmock

CelEbraTiNg SUmmEr st e t n o C

Whether it’s a tasty salad, a cold beverage or the best rib-ticklin’ BBQ sauce,

WE WANT YOUR BEST BARBECUE RECIPES. The winning recipes will be published in our August 7th edition with prizes provided by our sponsors.

Send your submissions to ads@columbiavalleypioneer.com and share a slice of what makes our summers the best in Canada!

FOR THE BEST IN BBQ, VISIT OUR SPONSORS:

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A&W – Liz & Eric Vanderkruk Asics – Bob Thompson Bavin Glassworks – Ryan Bavin, Trophies Caio Paagman Canadian Tire – Craig Knapp Copper Point Resort – Charmaine Richter CXL Construction – Arne Franson CYDC Panthers Basketball – James Szarko

• • • • • • • • • •

Desa Glass – Dan Barker Edoko Foods, Sue Beckingham Fitz Flooring – Andrew Kazakoff Flagworks – Susan Berg Gord’s Running Store – Gord Hobbins Gurmeet Brar Impact Magazine – Elaine Kupser Kicking Horse Coffee Kootenay Safety – Kent Ervin Kootenay Savings – Invermere

• • • • • • • •

Lake Windermere Pointe Lake Windermere Rowing Club – Jenny Richardson Peter Pankovitch – PlanScape Planet Foods – Clay Gillies Snapd – Ruth Fast Summit Youth Group Swimco – Brett Bacon Team Aquatic Supplies – Jacquie Pratt

“Hope to see you in 2016! “~ Bruce Stroud

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone that made this year’s Horsethief Hideout Memorial Motorcycle Rally a record breaking success.

To our tireless TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS. Too many of you, to list all of you personally, but you know who you are ! We were overwhelmed and grateful for ALL of your help. Special kudos to: Kevin Meadows, Mike Palmer, Jim Prentice, Barb Malanowich, Cheryl Quaife, Tammy Mahon, Laurie Tremblay, Brent Ayres, Sly Dog, Josy Stuart, Julia Stuart, Digger, Skippy, The Boys, Slouchers, HTH Estates TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS Precision Frameworx, Harley Davidson of the Kootenays, Apple Tree Inn, Red Eye Rentals, Leather & Steel TO OUR SPONSORING BUSINESSES RONA North Star Hardware, Home Hardware, Lordco Auto Parts, Kicking Horse Coffee, Napa Auto Parts, The Station Neighborhood Pub, Rocky River Grill, Local View Printing, Rose’s Front Room, Tiffany’s Thredz, Setetkwa Golf Course, SOSA Originals, Olympia Liquor (Simons Valley), The Bear Biker Wear, Valley Alley, Lucky Strike Gas and Hoodoo Lounge and Grill.

All of the other local businesses who supported us by displaying our posters and Riders Welcome signs !

To our fantastic bands and fabulous vendors.

To the local RCMP for their presence and help this year in the poker run, making sure the 200 plus riders could get through town safely. In the 12 years we have put this event on, it was great to see them out there in a positive way !

Lastly, to all of our wonderful family and friends who helped out, supported us and mostly put up with us during the hectic times! Our sincerest apologies if we have missed anyone in error.

See you all next year, and we always welcome new faces.

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July 24, 2015

Getting a grip on downhill racing

Canada’s best competed in the BC Cup/Canada Cup Downhill Mountain Bike Race in the Panorama Bike Park from July 16th to 19th.

Photos by Kevin Nimmock and Breanne Massey

July 24, 2015

A bull riding good time Hundreds of spectators in Invermere cheered and gasped as professional bull riders were bucked to the ground on July 17th. The event is an annual fundraiser for the Columbia Valley Rockies hockey team. Before the bull riding, a cowboy dinner was served, and after, guests could partake in a family dance.

Photos by Breanne Massey/ Top right and boots photos courtesy of Marlene Chabot

PACKED STREETS — Valley Appeciation Day welcomed guests to downtown Invermere for entertainment, nourishment and shopping on July 18th.

Photos (above and opposite page) by Breanne Massey

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July 24, 2015

The gift of golf

The Radium Course held the 23rd annual Coca Cola Parent and Child Tournament on July 12th. Darryl and Malcom Turner were the Parent and Child winners, taking home the tournament plaque.

Photo submitted

The Long Drive Competition at the Fairmont airport kicked off the Beer Fest on June 20th. The low ball hitters had the most success on the day, but in the end it all came down to how the ball bounced on the runway, which was really only influenced by persuasive body language!

Sixty competitors raised $900 for the Columbia Valley Golf Trail Junior Program.The winners in each division all received four rounds of golf at Fairmont Hot Springs golf courses, as well as a “Baby Bear Circus” golf towel. Runnerups received two rounds of golf at Fairmont courses. The winner of the Columbia Valley Golf Trail Passport draw prize was Karen Walker. Men’s Winner: Adam Wutzke – 395 yards; Senior Men’s Winner: John Esler – 375 yards; Ladies’ Winner: Rachel Caswell – 260 yards; Senior Ladies’ Winner: Shirley Bergman – 300 yards.

Photo submitted In the 2015 Charlie Osterloh Senior Men’s Open at The Springs Course on July 7th and 8th, Darrell Ibach (left) was the Low Gross winner and Dave Nielsen (right) was the Low Net winner. Photos submitted

The Lake Windermere District Lions held their 12th annual Charity Golf Tournament at Cooper Point on July 7th. This year, money raised will go towards the purchase of a new community bus. Scott McClain (left) and Brian Schaal (right) presented a cheque worth $9,645.41 to Claude Oram, President of the Lake Windermere District Lions.

Copper Point’s partnership with the Lions Club extends past the annual charity tournament. 2.25 per cent of Copper Point’s annual revenue goes to the Lions Club. The money is then carefully donated to worthwhile causes in the community.

Photo by Kevin Nimmock

On Wednesday July 8th, at a Men’s Day competition at the Fairmont Mountainside golf course, longtime valley resident John Denhamer, 90, aced the par 3 number 3 hole, swinging a powerful 7 iron. Congratulations John from all your friends and family!

Photo submitted

(Left to right) Casey Johnson, Bryan Armstrong, Brian Schaal and Scott McClain golfed their hearts out on June 16th as part of the 10th annual PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS, an annual charity event across the province. Wendy Toyer (centre), from ALS B.C., was present to accept a $4,750 cheque from the four Copper Point golf pros who participated.

Photo by Kevin Nimmock

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FAITH

‘With this ring, I thee wed’

By Rev. David Morton, Associate Pastor, East Kootenay Lutheran Parrish The 1987 movie, The Princess Bride, a comedy fantasy adventure film directed and co-produced

by Rob Reiner, contains a priceless speech about marriage as it can only be delivered so hilariously by the late comedian Peter Cook (here’s the link to the full scene: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=_bY0fdgpISc) who can pronounce neither the Rs nor the Ls throughout his presentation as the clergyman. Yet, in it there is a timeless truth about marriage that I think, in this “high season” for marriages as June and July are, it would be good to have a look at what seems to have been forgotten.

The primary truth is that marriage is a covenant, not a contract, that is all too often shunted aside in the pursuit of the elusive “fairy tale” wedding.

A contract has a beginning, a middle and an end. If one of those two parties breached the agreed upon contract, it comes to an end.

But marriage is a covenant, where both parties agree

to hold up their ends regardless of whether the other party keeps their part of the agreement. A violation of a covenant by one party doesn’t matter as far as the other party’s responsibility to continue to do what they agreed to do. In fact, the other person will actually up hold the other in order to help them fulfill their part of the agreement. I am, of course, not talking about abusive relationships. The covenant of marriage is based upon the presupposition that both parties are giving their utmost to God and, transformed by His love,want to provide the same to their spouse.

Yet, even then, there still appears to be a misunderstanding around the difference between a covenant and a contract. This means that couples face a larger challenge than necessary, because it also means that there is misunderstanding of how God fits into all this.

God through His Son Jesus Christ actually has already chosen to love us in spite of the fact that we cannot merit His love. Through Him, we are able to support the other and give strength to one another in ways that we can’t even begin to imagine.

Staying at another’s side when they are on their death bed, helping out with family chores when the other is no longer able to do so, and the list could go on.

The good news is that His forgiveness and grace helps us to do what we cannot. He comes to us right into the very midst of our lives, even our most important relationships, and there He rescues us and helps us to love one another as He loved us.

Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, July 26th, 10:30 a.m.

Combined Beach Service with Valley Christian Assembly.

Pastor Murray Wittke ministering.

Lead Pastor Trevor Hagan • Associate Pastor Matt Moore 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org

Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED Bacon, Friends & Faith, 9:30 a.m. (Sept.-June) Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 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. David Morton • 250-417-5017 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 Adam Pasowisty • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society

Diving in Gabriele Barker of Windermere/Calgary submitted this great shot of young triathletes diving off the floating dock just off Kinsmen Beach to start their swimming leg of the Young Hearts Triathlon that took place in Invermere on July 11th.

Photo by Gabriele Barker

To donate In Memory or In Honour: www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916 or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426 or mail to: P. O. Box 102 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 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

www.cancer.ca

40 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

July 24, 2015

Great Golf Specials MOUNTAINSIDE

RIVERSIDE

COURSE • 250.345.6514

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CUSTOMER APPRECIATION

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION

$50 for 18 holes with cart

$60 for 18 holes with cart

(Not available on long weekends.)

(Not available on long weekends.)

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TWILIGHT RATES

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Sun & Thurs. after 1pm

(Rate valid until Sept 13th)

Mon. & Weds. after 1pm

(Rate valid until Sept 13th)

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Ladies “Nine & Wine”

For $45 per person, bring your friends to Riverside Golf Course on a Wednesday for a Nine & Wine. 1 hour of instruction on a weekly topic, 9 holes of golf and a $15 voucher to Dappers Landing!