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Celebrity lunch and grad celebration Top: Summit Youth Centre celebrity lunch participants pose for a snap with this year’s guest of honour Al Miller during the annual event (photo by Nikki Fredrickson). Bottom: the graduates of the ?akisq’nuk First Nation Eva Joseph Learning and Cultural Society Entry to Early Childhood Education Program celebrate having just completed the first offering of a 15week college and university preparatory program that qualifies them to apply to the B.C. Ministry of Children and Family Development for an Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate. In the photo, Elder Nelson Phillip, who guided their academic journey, is being honoured by graduates Colleen Burgoyne, Annette Lee, Chrissy Guest, Astrid Clark, Jacqueline Phillip, Kerry Farrell, Attila Stanley, Rebecca Deveaux, and Glynda Joseph along with representatives from Lethbridge College, the Rural Communities Early Childhood Institute, and the Eva Joseph Learning and Cultural Society (photo by Jessica Britton).

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Accusations fly at Edgewater meeting

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff The Edgewater Recreation Society held its annual general meeting on Thursday, April 20th and had quite a turnout of community members. After a presentation from the youth centre, the board of directors began their overview of 2104 to 2016 financial statements sparking heated questions from the audience.

The board of directors revisited the financial statements from 2014 to 2015. The statements had only been tabled at last year’s meeting, and the board had to formally approve the statements at this year’s meeting. However with community members in attendance pointing to a number of errors in the statements, the

board did not vote to accept them.

For the 2016 financial statements, one resident brought up concerns over the baseball diamond account increasing by $22,000. The board of directors accountant explained the sudden increase stems from merging the ice rink account with the ball diamond account; $4,000 in grants; and fundraising done by the board of directors.

Community members then got a presentation on the ball diamond and ice rink project which included the history of the project, what the board has been working towards, and where the project sits now. Currently, the board has been seeking grants to cover up to $153,000, for the upgraded ice rink and ball diamond including the new building to house the Zamboni.

Concerned residents responded with a peppering of questions on the project, with one resident demanding to know why the community had not heard about this project before, saying “I do not see this as completely transparent.”

Another concern residents had was over the heating cost of the new building because the Zamboni has to be in a warm building throughout the winter. The residents pressed to learn more about the price tag associated with this, given current hydro rates.

The board could not answer any of the questions regarding the heating of the building, saying they haven’t obtained quotes from BC Hydro.

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New candidate runs as independent in election

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff Seeking public office is a decision that Duncan Boyd-MacLeod made long ago when he was pursuing his education at the University of Calgary. Over the past 25 years, Mr. Boyd-MacLeod has worked as an educator, but has always had politics in the back of his mind.

Mr. Boyd-Macleod made the decision to enter the MLA candidate race as an independent on Thursday, April 13th, then quickly dove into seeking nomination support from his community of Kimberley B.C..

The process of entering the political race means candidates must have 75 signatures confirming they’d make a good candidate. For candidates backed by a political party Mr. Boyd-MacLeod said the process might be a little different, but as an independent, it’s a great introduction to campaigning.

“As an independent, you go door to door which is a great induction to the election process. There’s lots of conversations around current events and issues, (and) ultimately you hope they give a signature. Which has nothing to do with

whether they’ll vote for you or are just endorsing that you’d be a good candidate,” said Mr. Boyd-MacLeod.

Mr. Boyd-MacLeod credits his five children for motivating him in making the decision to enter as an independent candidate.

He said thinking about his children becoming adults and the political system they were inheriting pushed him to run.

Born and raised in Kimberley, Mr. Boyd-MacLeod left in the 1990s to pursue post-secondary education, moving back to Kimberley in 2004. He now works as the Kimberley-based international education manger for Rocky Mountain School District Six. Mr. Boyd-Macleod will focus his campaign on democracy reform and is hoping to reach voters who traditionally haven’t exercised their right to vote.

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THANK YOU On behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society, we would like to say a huge “THANK YOU” to Valley Foods, Sobeys, and Mountainside Market for storing and allowing us to sell our daffodils in their stores during our annual Daffodil Campaign. Special thanks also go out to Jacqui Leduc, Cindy MacKay, Lynda Fleming and to all those wonderful volunteers who made requests to our Valley merchants or who sat at tables to sell our daffodils. Most importantly we salute all our visitors and Valley residents who supported our cause and helped us raise over $7,500 to support our research to fight cancer. Our daffodil pins will be in the stores available for purchase until the end of April.

This year we have only two fundraisers – one is the sale of the daffodils and the second is the upcoming “Best Friends Bash” on Sunday, May 28th. We do appreciate all the support that residents of this Valley continue to give to our organization.

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The past week witnessed Columbia Valley RCMP receiving about 50 calls for service; the following is a sample of those calls.

• On Tuesday, April 18th at about 1 p.m., the Columbia Valley RCMP were dispatched to a workplace accident. A member of the Windermere Fire Service was at the fire hall and heard a male yelling for help. The fireman soon located a male who had his body trapped by a forklift. The trapped male had been working on the lift himself when it shifted. The male suffered a broken arm, but was awake and alert throughout the event. He was transported to the Invermere District Hospital for assessment. The RCMP will liaise with Work Safe BC on the investigation.

• On Wednesday, April 19th at about 2 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP received a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian collision on Wills Road, Fairmont Hot Springs. BC Ambulance Service reported that they were attending for an injured female who had been struck by a vehicle. Police immediately attended and noted that the Ambulance Service was assessing the injured female upon police arrival. Through the course of the investigation it was determined that a Chevrolet Malibu being operated by a 29-year-old female was traveling west on Wills Road as several pedestrians were walking east on the road. There was no shoulder or sidewalk on the roadway and the driver ended up striking one of the pedestrians. A 22-year-old female was hit by the front bumper of the car, causing her to be thrown onto the hood before falling backwards onto the ground. As police furthered the investigation it was noted that the driver exhibited signs of being impaired by alcohol and was detained. The pedestrian was eventually transported to the Invermere District Hospital for further assessment and treatment of minor injuries to her leg and lower torso. The driver was transported to the Columbia Valley RCMP detachment and provided breath samples; both samples provided evidence that the driver was impaired. Charges of being

impaired while operating a motor vehicle and operating a motor vehicle with over 80 milligrams (blood alcohol level) have been recommended.

• During the morning of Wednesday, April 19th a resident of Canal Flats contacted Columbia Valley RCMP to report vandalism to her son’s vehicle. It was apparent that someone had spray painted all windows and lights black. RCMP attended, assessed the scene but could not find anything of evidentiary value. There were no other reports of similar mischief in town. Police suspect this incident was specifically aimed at the young driver and vehicle. Police are aking that if anyone has any information to call RCMP. • Sometime during the morning hours of Sunday, April 23rd RCMP found a duffel bag that had been left at the front door of the detachment. The bag was inspected and we were unable to locate any identification inside of the bag, and it only contained clothing and a water bottle. If anyone knows about this small duffle bag, please let us know so we can get it to its proper owner.

• During the afternoon of Saturday, April 24th Columbia Valley RCMP came across a Red Honda Fit straddling the ten inch concrete median dividing north/south traffic on 7th Avenue in Invermere right in front of the court house. The 83-year-old female driver and another person who stopped to assist were standing on the shoulder of 7th Avenue looking at her stuck vehicle. The RCMP stopped to determine if everyone was okay and to ascertain what may have happened. The driver seemed confused and was wandering around the roadway. As police spoke with the driver it was learned that she remained confused as to how her vehicle became centered on the median. Eventually police requested BC Ambulance to attend the scene to assess the driver and ensure she was not injured or suffering from some kind of medical distress. Ambulance attended, spoke with her, and then transported her to the Invermere Hospital. Once at the hospital it was learned that this is not the first time the female has had questionable driving behaviour and steps are being taken to evaluate her ability to operate a motor vehicle in the future.

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He found her website and learned of his family’s history in North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

“He’s very proud of his family’s military tradition,” Elinor says.

The major got in touch with a contact of his in Canada, who in turn contacted the North Battleford legion, about honouring Max with a wreath on Anzac Day – Australia and New Zealand’s annual day of remembrance.

And so, 73 years after a 19-year-old Australian died in a town far from home, his sweetheart’s son (Elinor’s younger brother Rob) and daughter-in law as well as members of North Battleford Legion, laid a wreath and paid their respects to a long-lost son of war.

A Elinor was interviewed by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation about the story on Anzac Day - April 8 25th. She played the interview for her mother, now 93, and says she wiped away a tear when she heard the story.

Elinor comments this story shows the “incredible power” of the internet, to enable these types of connections to take place.

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One local woman instigated a chain of events that led to an Australian soldier being honoured in a Saskatchewan ceremony last Tuesday.

Elinor Florence, local author and former Pioneer publisher, writes a blog about interesting stories of men and women involved in wartimes. One story was not just interesting; it was personal.

Elinor’s mother June lived in North Battleford, Saskatchewan when Max Cassidy was posted there for training during the Second World War. On her blog, Elinor writes that her mother had a “whirlwind romance” with the cocky Royal Australian Air Force pilot from Australia. The two talked of marriage.

Max died in a training accident December 4th, 1944. His aircraft had crashed; Max deployed his parachute but was too low to the ground and died on impact.

In a letter written to the Cassidy family following Max’s death, June wrote, “Max and I knew each other only a very short time, but in that time we got to know each other so well that it seems queer to realize that I only knew him for three weeks.”

Elinor grew up hearing of Max and several years ago wrote his story on her blog.

“I always thought that was kind of a sweet, sad story,” reflects Elinor.

That would be the end of the story, except that the power of the Internet connected Elinor to a great niece of Max through Facebook. That rekindled the discussion about Max, and the woman was thrilled to learn that Max’s Canadian sweetheart was still alive and living in Invermere, B.C. Then later, a more distant relative of Max, who is currently a major serving with the United

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Historical Lens

Science

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“Listen up Apple! You too, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft, IBM, Tesla and all you other technology based multinationals. We demand that you change. In the future we, the citizens of the world, insist that you begin basing policy and innovation decisions on unproven opinion rather than good science”.

If this were the case you would see investment money sprinting for the door, looking for opportunities that were far more fundamentally sound. If the markets won’t tolerate opinion-based decision-making in the private sector then why do we settle for it in the public domain?

Last Saturday, on Earth Day, marches and rallies were held in over 600 cities worldwide in support of science. Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets to support evidence-based policymaking instead of policy based on ideological political agendas. According to March for Science organizers, science “upholds the common good” and “serves the public’s best interests”.

Human knowledge is accelerating exponentially. Prior to the year 1900 human knowledge doubled approximately every century. Today it is estimated that human knowledge is doubling every 13 months, with a majority of this new knowledge created through science.

The challenge for the private sector has been to monetize the knowledge they create through scientific experimentation. The challenge for governments is to ensure that the decisions they make will get them re-elected.

In our rapidly evolving world, we need to press the next government of British Columbia to enact law and policy based on good science rather than partisan politics and to support publicly funded scientific endeavours more robustly and without a muzzle.

Creek crossing In this image with no date, a horse and rider are crossing a log bridge over Hell Roaring Creek en route to Lake of the Hanging Glacier. In front of them is a pack horse and dog. If you have any more information, email us at info@columbiavalleypioneer.com.

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In last week’s “Circle Health moves” story, Dru Wagner was identified as the owner of Ambiente. In fact, Ms. Wagner manages the store which is owned by Family Dynamix.

B.C. residents need to wake up Dear Editor, We are now in the middle of a hotly contested provincial election and one of the issues that is getting a lot of attention is the B.C. Liberals huge war chest ($13 million) that they are using to ensure they get re-elected.

Where did they get all that money? The answer is that they got it from corporations. And what do the corporations expect in return? Plenty! And do they get it?

Absolutely! An outstanding example of a corporation getting preferred treatment at the expense of ordinary taxpayers is the Mount Polley mine disaster which took place on August 4th, 2014. The wall of the mine’s tailing pond was breached, releasing 6.6 billion gallons of toxic mineral waste into the Fraser River watershed. It

was the worst environmental disaster in Canada’s mining history.

In May of 2016, B.C. auditor general Carol Bellringer delivered a scathing report, saying the provincial government does not protect the provincial environment from potential disasters in the mining industry.

Now let’s take a look at who owns the Mount Polley Mine. It is owned by Imperial Metals, a company controlled by Alberta billionaire Murray Edwards whose companies have contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to the B.C. Liberal Party.

Mr. Edwards also spearheaded a $1 million fundraiser in Alberta during our last provincial election. It was solely for the benefit of the B.C. Liberals.

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LETTERS

Wildlife is suffering in B.C. Dear Editor, Last Friday night I had a rude awakening and, hopefully, this letter will shock other B.C. residents into taking action.

Our beautiful province is in big trouble with no end to the problems in sight.

From the time I learned to read my Dad’s outdoor magazines, it became obvious that B.C. was blessed by a super abundance of fish and game and other natural wonders. Little did I dream that someday all these wonders would be within my reach and I’ve enjoyed the bounty for almost 50 years now. Even today, I brag about the fact that after all that time, I still seem to find new fishing holes every year. And that could be why I’ve never realized that our richness was slowly fading away.

Almost anyone who lives or visits the Columbia Valley is here because of the natural beauty, the abundance of wildlife and the opportunity to engage in various outdoor pursuits. We are richer because of it. But the people who control the purse strings don’t give our wild resources much value. That is why the allotment for resource management in B.C. is the lowest of any province in Canada and doesn’t even come close to that of neighboring states . . . ‘B.C.’ from previous page The B.C. government knew in 2010 that Mount Polley’s tailing pond wall was weak but they did not force Imperial Metals to rectify the situation.

Tos date, there have been no fines levied and the government is now al-

such as Idaho and Washington. For example, the per capita spending for protecting and preserving the environment in Idaho is $65. In B.C. it’s a paltry seven dollars!

While the provincial budget has doubled, the budget for fish and game has declined by 56 per cent. There isn’t enough money for planning or research or even proper enforcement of the regulations. The fish and wildlife branch has been so decimated that local offices haven’t even had clerical staff for many years. So who is out enforcing the regulations or trying to find the solution to problems? Nobody!

Many wildlife populations are only a small fraction of what they used to be. That is true for mule deer, whitetail deer, moose and caribou. And nobody can pinpoint the exact reasons, because there is no money for research. The slide will continue unless we let our elected officials know how much the environment means to us all.

Do your part. Go online to the B.C. Wildlife Federation website and sign the petition. Write some letters. Question the candidates before election time. Join the local rod and gun club. Stand up for the things you hold dear — the environment.

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Decision reserved in defamation trial involving Invermere mayor

By Trevor Crawley Cranbrook Townsman A decision has been reserved in the trial of an Invermere man suing the Invermere mayor for alleged defamatory remarks in the comment section of a regional online newspaper.

Devin Kazakoff, an Invermere resident who was a member of an anti-deer cull organization, is suing mayor Gerry Taft for defamation in response to remarks the mayor made in the comment section of a press release regarding urban deer posted on the news website.

Kazakoff was one of four names at the bottom of the press release to contact for further information, however, Taft wrote that Kazakoff had signed off on it, calling him a ‘convicted felon’.

“Signed by the same Devon Kazzakof [sic] who was convicted of tampering with and destroying deer traps in Kimberley,” Taft allegedly wrote. “I wouldn’t be so quick to believe convicted felons who have extreme positions on animal rights issues and who do not respect the decisions of democratically elected local governments doing what the majority of their constituents want.”

Taft’s comment referenced an incident where Kaza. . . ‘New candidate’ from page 3 “The overarching focus of my campaign is democracy reform. I’ve got positions and ideas with regards to a lot of issues that are, in my opinion, all traceable to that one root problem. So I’ll be focusing on not just the highlighted or most affected issues of campaign finance reform, but also the actual process of electoral reform and ultimately institu-

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koff and an associate were charged with mischief under $5,000 for vandalizing and destroying two deer traps in Kimberley in 2014. Kazakoff pleaded guilty to the offense, was fined $2,700 and conditionally discharged.

Following the publication of the defamatory remarks, Kazakoff demanded an apology from Taft. Kazakoff’s lawyer, Neil Robertson, said a request for an apology from Taft was refused, while Taft’s lawyer, Brent Desruisseaux, says an apology was submitted to the news website for publication.

Desruisseaux argued that his client’s comments constituted free expression based on a reasonable person’s understanding of legal terminology. A reasonable and ordinary person wouldn’t know the legal definitions and difference between a conditional discharge and a conviction. In essence, it was an error in description, but the substance was true, he said. Desruisseaux added that Taft had testified in the trial that he thought anyone who had committed a crime was labeled a convicted felon.

Kazakoff is seeking $175,000 in general, punitive and aggravated damages. Taft has been mayor of Invermere since 2008 and is running as the BC NDP candidate in the Columbia River – Revelstoke riding for the upcoming provincial election. tion reform as well,” said Mr. Boyd-MacLeod.

Over the next three weeks, Mr. Boyd-MacLeod hopes to inspire voters who have felt marginalized or disenfranchised to get out to the ballot box.

“I think with some younger voters it’s a more recent realization that the system is broken, and that exercising what is a really valuable right almost never makes a difference. My goal is to change that,” said Mr. Boyd-MacLeod.

CALL FOR TENDERS Terravista Strata is calling for tenders for the paving of Terravista Rd in Windermere.

Please follow this link to download tender documents for the Terravista Road Repaving project in Windermere, BC: https://kwl.box.com/v/3599002TerraVistaRoadRepaving Any addendum to the tender will be posted to the same folder and it is the tender’s responsibility to monitor the folder.

Tender closing date is May 9, 2017.

The scope of the project includes: • removing existing pavement of Terravista Road, • installing new asphalt pavement in the road, • installing ditching and some driveway culverts, and • repairing or repaving adjacent driveways.

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Regional District of East Kootenay REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CALL TO TENDER Columbia Valley Economic Development Officer

The Economic Development Officer will work to fulfill the economic development objectives of the Columbia Valley, including the design and implementation of an economic development strategy, and will be responsible for the implementation of the Resident Attraction and Retention Strategy.

We are looking for a relationship builder with an in-depth knowledge of the Columbia Valley and its business environment, at least five year’s experience in economic development or a related field, and experience in the development of strategic and operational plans.

PLAN. PREPARE. BE AWARE.

The successful proponent will be required to provide Engineering Services for this project. Those services will include design, regulatory approvals, tendering and construction management and inspection for the Lake Baptiste Dam upgrades in Edgewater, BC.

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Construction of permanent vehicle access to the site;

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Construction of two large sediment trap basins including clearing, grubbing, and excavating approximately 20,000 m3 from the creek. The excavated material will be hauled to designated disposal sites and some will be placed and compacted at the downstream extent of the lower basin; and

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Construction of five rock weirs within the two basins.

Contract Documents will be available: These Proposals are being issued electronically through the BC Bid website www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca.

Contract Documents will be available: On-line ONLY at BC Bid on or after April 27, 2017

All addenda, amendments or further information will be published on the BC Bid website. It is the sole responsibility of the Proponent to monitor the website regularly to check for updates.

Proponent must include a curriculum vitae, statement of qualifications and relevant experience in support of their Proposal.

Proposals must be received no later than 14:00MT on May 4, 2017.

Shawn Tomlin, CAO Regional District of East Kootenay 250-489-2791 or stomlin@rdek.bc.ca

The construction of two large sediment trap basins along Fairmont Creek including:

Online ONLY (BC Bid) on or after April 26, 2017.

The detailed Request for Proposals, including the scope of work, qualifications and proposal submission guidelines, is on the BC Bid website: http://www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca.

For further information:

The Regional District of East Kootenay invites tenders for:

The Regional District of East Kootenay has issued a Request for Proposals for Engineering Services for the Lake Baptiste Dam Upgrade Project.

We are currently seeking proposals for a two-year Columbia Valley Economic Development Officer contract.

It is the sole responsibility of the Proponent to check for Addenda and other updates on the BC Bid website.

Fairmont Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Project

Lake Baptiste Dam Upgrade Project

A non-mandatory pre-tender site meeting will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2017.

Please refer to the tender posting on BCBid for time and location.

This Tender is being issued electronically through the BC Bid website www.bcbid. gov.bc.ca.

Sealed clearly marked Proposals submitted to the attention of Kara Zandbergen, RDEK Engineering Technician, Regional District of East Kootenay, 19 – 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 will be accepted until 14:00MT on May 11, 2017. Email submissions are permitted provided that hard copies follow within two business days.

All addenda, amendments or further information will be published on the BC Bid website. It is the sole responsibility of the Tenderer to monitor the website regularly to check for updates.

For further information, please visit www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca or contact: Kara Zandbergen, RDEK Engineering Technician Regional District of East Kootenay 250-489-2791 or kzandbergen@rdek.bc.ca

Sealed tenders clearly marked “RDEK Fairmont Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Project” submitted to the attention of Kara Zandbergen, RDEK Engineering Technician, Regional District of East Kootenay, 19 – 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 will be accepted until 14:00MT on May 25, 2017.

For further information, please visit www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca or contact: Jamie Stirling, M.Sc., P.Geo Northwest Hydraulic Consultants Ltd. 604-980-6011 or jstirling@nhcweb.com

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British Columbia Votes!

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Gerry Taft NDP We need to ensure that more logs are available for processing in British Columbia and that rural communities are benefitting from our Crown resources. The 500 per cent increase in raw log exports that Christy Clark has promoted is completely unacceptable.

The BC NDP has committed to increasing the use of B.C. wood products in public infrastructure projects like schools, hospitals, and affordable housing units. There are a lot of opportunities to support and increase the secondary manufacturing and value-added components of B.C.engineered wood products. Locally, we have seen some very exciting examples from Canadian Timberframes and Brisco Manufacturing. Revelstoke has had a great deal of success with their Community Forest, and this is a model that should be explored and encouraged even further in this region. Instead, the Christy Clark government has completely blocked the establishment of a community forest in the Columbia Valley — an opportunity lost and an example of the provincial government working against the interests of a local community.

We must also ensure that proper reforestation is occurring and that government oversight is taking place. Big forest companies’ self-policing, the “professional reliance” model, has failed us. We need to do better managing this resource, which belongs to all of us.

Samson Boyer Green Party Both B.C. and Columbia RiverRevelstoke have long been dependent on the forestry industry. In over 140 rural communities, 65,500 people are directly employed by the forest sector province-wide.

This week is the fourth instalment of a five-week Q&A feature leading up to the B.C. provincial election on Tuesday, May 9th.

Four of the confirmed candidates running for Member of the Legislative Assembly in the Columbia RiverRevelstoke riding have agreed to participate and the Q&A is appearing in Black Press newspapers across the riding.

The MLA candidates receive one question each week and have one week to reply in 200 words or less.

Yet, over the last 20 years, under both the BC Liberals and the NDP, the province has seen 100 sawmills close and over 40,000 direct jobs lost, while raw log exports have gone up. I want to turn this around. I, along with the BC Greens, feel it an important step to remove the PST from the cost of machinery and equipment for modernization, upgrading and new investment in sawmills. We want to support our small resource-dependent communities by building skills and capacity for a future forest industry, all the while promoting investment in economic diversification.

As we ensure a forestry industry that is strong and growing, we must also protect our forests and wildlife, enacting modern, evidence-based legislation such as the BC Forest and Range Ecology Act. This legislation will promote and implement global best practices in forestry, restoring wildlife habitat, improving forest productivity, reforestation, and addressing priority issues regarding forest health.

I want to see further restriction on the export of raw logs. We need to encourage creativity and innovation as we look to value-added enterprises to maximize our industry from start to finish.

Doug Clovechok Liberal I’ve met with workers at the mills in Golden, Revelstoke and Radium.

These jobs are critical to our region, which is why our government has worked hard to diversify our forest industry.

Our lumber exports to China have increased 2,000 per cent, which has kept at least a dozen mills in B.C. operating during radically increased world competition. We also invested $150 million this year into reforestation, to ensure healthy forests in the future.

Workers at the mills were clear what they need the most right now is strong leaders who will be their champion in the softwood lumber dispute with the United States.

Gerry Taft has made it clear what he thinks last week. Impeach the U.S. president — that’s Gerry’s strategy for the softwood dispute with the U.S. His leader, John Horgan, said “good luck” when asked about the softwood dispute.

The NDP have already given up on our forestry industry. They waved the white flag when asked what they would do.

I will fight for forest workers and our Premier has been clear that we won’t quit on forestry workers in B.C. We’ll stand up to Donald Trump. That’s the leadership we need for a healthy forest industry.

Justin Hooles Independent The softwood lumber dispute has created a lot of uncertainty within the forestry industry. Our government needs to be focused on B.C., and on keeping the industry running as smoothly as possible while we adjust to these new circumstances.

I would like to see the updated 2017 budget include some estimates as to how this will impact our economy, before it is approved after the election. While this dispute is being dealt with, there are some other opportunities we could develop. For example, tall wood buildings are an emerging market for wood. New technologies have allowed us to create seven story buildings, and some even taller, using B.C. wood. We need to be promoting the use of wood projects here in B.C., and working to get other jurisdictions to allow them into their building codes.

While trade with the U.S. has been damaged, it is a good opportunity to look at new markets. B.C. has seen an increase in timber exports to China and India over the last few years, and we should do our best to continue to grow this market. Harvesting timber affected by the pine beetle should also be a priority, while making sure we are planting new trees in their place.

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Earn house points for your house with games, contests, and trivia. Be sure to tell your friends what house table you’ll be sitting at if you want to sit together (unless they are muggles; then you might want to suggest they sit at the Slytherin table. Just saying.)

Your favourite professors will be seated at the head table, and will be distributing points throughout the evening, so be on your best behaviour, and study hard (this trivia will rival the O.W.L.s! And if you don’t know what that stands for, you’d better study even harder.)

Dinner will be served family style. The house elves at Edible Cafe have been slaving over this feast for days. (Any S.P.E.W. members are welcome to lodge their com-

plaints with the headmaster, which will be ignored). Dessert, the best part of every Hogwarts’ banquet, will be provided by Fun Cakes by Diane.

Find some new Harry Potter swag in Diagon Alley, including 3D puzzles, owls, jewellery, socks and much more! Indulge at the Hogwarts Express sweets trolley and grab a butter beer at the Leaky Cauldron.

Have a game of quidditch pong or try your luck with Bertie Botts every flavour beans!

Costumes are encouraged, but certainly not mandatory. We are also recruiting teachers to assist with the House Cup, leading activities and awarding points. If you are interested in helping please call Main Street Fun and Games at 250-342-3440.

This fun evening is a joint event brought to you by the District of Invermere in partnership with Main Street Fun and Games. Tickets are $25 each and available online now at www.Invermere Events.com or in person at Main Street Fun and Games.

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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.

• 7 p.m.: Invermere Hip To Be Square Old-Time Barn Dance at the Lions Hall at the Crossroads. An evening of foot-stomping fun and live music with the Kootenay Stringbenders; no experience needed as caller Leslie Gotfrit will teach and call all dances.

Tickets $20 at Arrowhead Brewery, Circle Cafe and online at HipToBeSquare.BrownPaperTickets.com.

Snacks for sale by Slow Food Columbia Valley and Arrowhead brew on tap.

• 7:30 p.m.: DTSS 34th Annual Big Band Dance at the Invermere Community Hall. Tickets $25 at Lambert Kipp Pharmacy, Majestic U-Brew, any Senior Stage Band Student or call 250-342-9123 ext. 136. Dinner catered by Randy MacSteven.

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Friday, April 28th • Go online and register for the Wings Over the Rockies Festival running May 8th to 14th. Register 24/7 at www.wingsovertherockies.org.

• 12 p.m.: Seniors soup lunch at the Edgewater Legion. $6. Last Friday of each month.

• 6 p.m.: Bingo at Shuswap Band Hall every Friday.

Doors open at 6 p.m., Bingo starts at 7 p.m.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort hosts an exhibit of artwork by Paula Cravens with a wine and cheese meet and greet.

• The legendary cover band BC/CD play at Shakman’s.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and are available at Shakman’s, Syndicate Board Shop and Fire Vixen Emporium or $20 at the door.

Saturday, April 29th • 1st Annual Canal Flats RV and Campground Outdoor Chili Cook-off and Lawnmower Races. Free, all ages event. Chili cook-off registration from 12 - 1 p.m., 3 hour cooking starts @ 1:15 p.m. sharp, fire pit provided. Chili Rules: no electrical devices allowed.

Lawnmower Race registration from 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.

Races begin at 4 p.m. sharp. Race Rules: no engine size limit, on a mower chassis, blade must be removed.

• 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Paula Cravens, founding member of the Headwater Arts Society, hosts a two-day artists’ workshop at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. $180 registration fee includes paint and supplies, lunch, refreshments and snacks. Contact Leslie Cartwright to register at cartwrightleslie@gmail.com or 250-349-5305.

• 1 p.m.: Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is holding an Advanced Care Planning information session at the Invermere Legion Hall.

• 5 p.m.: 5 p.m. - The annual Hospice Society Butterfly Gala will be held at the Radium Course Banquet Hall.

Tickets $50 with tables reserved for groups of 8. Tickets available at the Big Horn Cafe, Purple Cow Gifts, Sobeys and the Circle Cafe. For more information contact Rebecca at 1-905-912-1393.

Wednesday, May 3rd • 8 a.m.: Radium Hot Springs Sunrise Rotary meets for breakfast every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from April thru October at The Springs golf course. Breakfast $10.

• 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Rink.

• 7 p.m.: Wilmer Waterworks Improvement District is holding their AGM at the Wilmer Community Hall.

• 7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Hut Society is holding their AGM at the CPR Lodge. Refreshments and snacks following the meeting.

Thursday, May 4th • 4:30 - 6 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre Chef-It-Up. Every Thursday. Learn to make delicious food on a budget.

Call 250-342-3033 or visit their Facebook page.

• 5 - 6 p.m.: Wine tasting in the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort lobby every Thursday. Enjoy four B.C. wines with the in-house Sommelier. $15/person or $25 for two.

Friday, May 5th

Cell: 250•341•1395 Toll Free: 1•888•258•9911

Sunday, April 30th • Last day to submit applications for the Columbia Valley Community Foundation student awards.

• 11:30 a.m. - close: Give Back Sunday at Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery in Radium, 15% of today’s net food sales will be donated to the Global Animal Lovers Society (GALS).

• 6 p.m.: Columbia Valley Centre Movie Night fundraiser featuring ‘The Caravan Film’ at the Invermere Community Hall. Tickets $20 at Best Western Invermere or online at www.ColumbiaValleyCentre.ca.

Doors open 6 p.m., film starts at 7 p.m. Unfortunately the Friesian horses will not be on site.

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

Tuesday, May 2nd • 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Wings Over the Rockies Art Show at Pynelogs featuring Lil Peeps until May 14th.

• 4 - 6 p.m.: Locals Open House at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort’s Natural Springs Spa. Get to know the spa, be entered to win prizes, enjoy a cupping therapy demonstration plus wine and cheese reception.

• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Options for Sexual Health is operating a drop in clinic in the Public Health Unit next to the Invermere Hospital the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Call 250-342-2360 for more information.

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

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

• 7:30 p.m.: ‘Songs of the Land’ Valley Voices Spring Concert at Christ Church Trinity. Tickets $10/adults, $5/children available at Big Horn Cafe in Radium, Purple Cow Gift Shop in Fairmont and Inspire Floral in Invermere. Also Saturday May 6th.

Saturday, May 6th • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: The 3rd Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair with over a dozen groups participating is being held at the Windermere Fire Hall. Everyone welcome!

• 5 p.m.: Main Street Fun and Games and the District of Invermere are hosting an evening of witchcraft and wizardry at the Great Hall in Hogwarts (Invermere Community Hall). Everyone is welcome to enjoy an evening dedicated to Harry Potter. Tickets include a meal catered by Edible Cafe and are $25 per person.

Tickets are available online at www.invermereevents. com or at Main Street Fun and Games.

• 6 – 8 p.m.: 3rd Annual Pooch Plunge: a doggy pool party at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort to raise money for GALS and ICAN. Entry $10 per dog. BBQ, prizes, treats and each pup gets a free bandana.

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

• Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

• Story Time: Thurs. 10:30 a.m. and Sat. 11 a.m.

Radium Hot Springs Library Hours • Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m.

• Wednesday and Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m.

• Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Keegan Sharp wins giant slalom at junior nationals in Quebec

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“I skied all last season feeling not completely fit because I couldn’t do any training or anything but then once that season ended, I could just get back to the gym, get as fit as I could and come into this season feeling strong and prepared,” said Keegan.

This past season Keegan came back in top form ready to compete with a goal of making it to the World Cup circuit.

“It’s always been a dream of mine and I’m taking the right steps so far. I just gotta keep my head in the right place, work hard, just push through everything,” said Keegan.

Competing at the 2017 Sports Experts Canadian Championships at Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Keegan was up against the top competitors. Keegan said that it was like any other race but it had a fairly strong field with the Canadian Men’s World Cup Tech team in attendance.

“They’re top contending guys in the world circuit, in the top 30, top 20, sometimes punching into the top 10.

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Due to the long competitive season, Keegan didn’t change the way he prepared for nationals saying “I wasn’t taking it as any other kind of race, just another race where I have to do my job.”

The competition was held at Mont Tremblant in Quebec during the week of March 25th, with warm spring conditions making the course favourable.

“Quebec is normally fairly icy snow and most of the course was like that. I’d say the bottom half of the course got on the softer side, though, because it was 10 degrees and sunny. Overall it was really good conditions and gave everyone a fair fighting chance,” said Keegan.

Keegan was able to come out on top placing first in the junior U21 giant slalom and was just off the podium, landing in fourth place for junior slalom. Next season Keegan will continue to focus on competing on the Noram Circuit with a goal of being a contender in the top 10.

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Cassidy Gray recognized as top Canadian competitor “I like all the events like I don’t really have a specific favourite because on any given day I can be better at one and not as The past few months of the good as the other, so I like them competitive ski season have been all,” said Cassidy. a whirlwind for local skier CasGoing into the Whistler sidy Gray who has won a nationCup competition Cassidy alal championship, competed in ready had confidence at the inItaly, and was recognized as the ternational level because of her recipient of the Nancy Greene recent competition in Italy.

Award at the Whistler Cup. “Previously this season I was The Grade 10 student at David in Italy doing a race similar to this Thompson Secondary School one, a little bit bigger than Whis(DTSS) hasn’t focused on end TURNING HEADS — Local skier Cassidy tler Cup but the same idea. I was results but rather on skiing the best she can at every competition. Gray receives the Nancy Greene Award at the kind of used to the international stage already and with all my naOver Easter weekend Cas- Whistler Cup over the Easter Weekend.

Photo submitted tionals, provincial races throughsidy competed at the Whistler Cup, the largest U16 competition in North America. out the season, I was just kinda getting ready,” said Cassidy.

To qualify to compete in Italy Cassidy raced in U16 The 25th annual edition of the event had competitors from China, Europe and South America in attendance. nationals in Thunder Bay, Ontario. There the winner of For team Canada, 18 young athletes competed in super- slalom, giant slalom, and the next overall athlete went G, giant slalom, slalom and a team event, with Cassidy on to Italy.

Continued on page 30 . . . competing in all the disciplines.

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff

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Annual General Meeting Wednesday, May 10th, 7:30 pm at the Invermere Legion

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Akisqnuk First Nation

Senior Administrative Officer Due to the retirement of the incumbent SAO the Akisqnuk First Nation located in Windermere, BC is seeking a full time Senior Administrative Officer. The Akisqnuk First Nation, one of the four Ktunaxa Bands, is growing in terms of governance and economic development and is seeking the right person to lead this growth.

As the Senior Administrative Officer you are the overall driving force in developing a long-term integrated community development strategy and identifying, assessing, and coordinating resources to implement this strategy. You shall promote and assist with building capacity within the Community to implement the additional powers and authorities that come with self-government. You will be responsible for the successful leadership and general management of the organization according to the vision, objectives and strategic direction set in conjunction with the Band Council.

For qualifications and a full position description, please visit: www.akisqnuk.org Please submit your cover letter and resume to: Brian Woodward Senior Administrative Officer 3050 Hwy 93/95 Windermere, BC V0B 2L2 Fax: (250)342-9693 Email: bwoodward@akisqnuk.org *Deadline for submissions: May 5, 2017

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

Casual employees The District of Invermere is seeking applications for our Casual on call Employee list for the 2017 season in the Public Works Department.

To be eligible you must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license.

Special consideration will be given to people with previous construction or municipal works experience including Environmental Operators Certification. An air brakes endorsement or a valid class 3 driver’s license would be an asset.

Under the supervision of the Public Works Manager, the casual employee performs a variety of manual labour duties and equipment operations. Work involves the general maintenance of municipal infrastructures including roads and streets, storm drainage, water and sewer systems, parks, cemetery and buildings. The primary tasks considered for this posting involve buildings, parks, roads and utility maintenance and repair and must be willing to come in contact with live sewer.

Applicants must possess sound communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of WCB regulations would be an asset.

This position is within C.U.P.E. 2982 bargaining unit. A full job description is available for this position.

Applicants are invited to submit their resumes to: Bruce Forsyth, Manager of Public Works, District of Invermere Industrial Road #1 PO Box 339 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Fax: 250-342-3212 Email pwshop@invermere.net

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Our valley is full of people who took on a summer job, only to find they are still • It’s a small valley. People talk. Your reputation – good or bad – will often preat the same company 30 years later. That’s cede you. Why not make it a good one? the nature of small towns. And whether or not you think you are going to be there • There is no time like the present to start taking responsibility for your actions, long-term, it’s important to treat the job as if you were. There are several good reasons your impact, and your work. We all have to decide at one point to be an adult and for that: • Every job you take is a future referlive up to our obligations. The people who David Sheedy start doing that at a young age, usually ence for a job you want. And while emhave more success, and fewer problems. ployers won’t necessarily give you a bad • Making your summer job important doesn’t mean recommendation if you aren’t a good employee, they certainly won’t go out of their way to give you a good one, you sacrifice having fun – it just means you decide when if you aren’t. to have fun, so that one doesn’t impact the other.

This summer job is the first of many you will have, or • You think you only want this job for four or five months. Fine. But if you aren’t doing your best in the it could be the last place you ever work. Either way, give it first month, employers can always find someone else. your best and it will work in your favour over time.

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The StrongStart facilitator will be responsible for the day to day operation of the StrongStart Outreach Program in Windermere Valley elementary schools. StrongStart is funded by the Ministry of Education and is a parent and child program that focuses on healthy early childhood development and school readiness for children from birth to school age.

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New staff at Pioneer

By Lorene Keitch

I am so excited to be joining the team here at The Columbia Valley Pioneer. I will be contributing stories to The Pioneer and am taking on the editor’s position at The Invermere Valley Echo. I hope you will allow me into your lives as I help cover the news and events that matter to you.

It is only fair if you will share your stories with me, that I share mine with you.My husband, two kids and myself moved here a little over a year and a half ago. We have felt welcomed and accepted from the moment of our arrival.

As a family, we have attended many of the great events throughout the year that give character to this valley. We spent the winter seasons skiing and the summer canoeing, hiking and camping. From preschool storytime at the Invermere library to special events around town, my young daughter has always had outings suited for her age group. My son attends Windermere Elementary School; we have been overwhelmed with the incredible staff, range of activities, special events and outings prepared with care for the students there. My husband is involved in the local Ultimate league and works in Fairmont Hot Springs full time.

As for myself, I have been a stay-at-home mom since we moved here and loved having the time to explore the valley and get to know people here.

I grew up just down the road in Cranbrook and, while I haven’t lived there for 16 years, I always felt the tug of the Kootenays beckoning me back. I went to COTR and SFU for my degree, then Langara for journalism. I started my career in Golden, learning quickly on the job more than they could ever teach you in a school. From there, I worked in a number of different communities as a reporter, editor and author, most recently as the editor of a weekly newspaper in Agassiz.

It’s an exciting time to jump on board here at at the paper. With a provincial election just around the corner, countless events and the constant flow of news, there will always be more to cover than will fit in the pages. I will take into consideration the many interests of our readers and work to bring you a newspaper each week that is of value to you from front to back.

Please do not hesitate to call, email or drop by the office if you have questions, story ideas or concerns.

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Must be available to work days, evenings and weekends. Please apply at customer service.

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This is a complex and wide spectrum position entailing a variety of tasks related to the construction, maintenance, operation and administration of municipal water and sewer utilities, roads, parklands, buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. Other responsibilities include policy development, asset management, program planning, budget management, personnel administration, contract oversight, and operational direction of the various public works functions.

A full job description, which includes the qualification requirements, is available upon request by emailing Mark.Read@ radiumhotsprings.ca .

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Columbia Lake Stewardship Society Columbia Lake Environmental Monitoring Assistant –Summer Student Position Paddle the beautiful Columbia Lake and explore adjacent streams to gather water samples and monitor water quality and quantity. Promote an understanding of the aquatic environment and ecology of Columbia Lake, headwaters of the Columbia River. Greet recreational enthusiasts at the lakeshore and share information on environmentally safe boating practices. Develop dynamic educational resources and deliver informative talks to community groups and residents adjacent to Columbia Lake.

Create interactive learning opportunities and games for young scientists and lake goers.

Gain experience in data management and interpretation.

Develop skills in power point presentations and in public speaking. Learn about the aquatic environment, aquatic science and ecology.

This exciting $14 per hour, 30 hour per week opportunity is available for the months of July and August to returning students.

To float successfully in this position, candidates should have a love of water, science, the environment and of public speaking and working with the public and volunteers. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to the CLSS Board of Directors via email at ColumbiaLakeSS@shaw.ca by May 26, 2017.

The Columbia Lake Stewardship (CLSS), established in 2013, promotes the health of Columbia Lake through the development of a water quality and quantity data base and the provision of public education.

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April 28, 2017

High spirits across the Columbia Valley

J.A. Laird Elementary held their first Amazing Day at Kinsmen Beach last Wednesday, April 26th. The event was part of the school’s Earth Day activities. Students took part in 14 challenges throughout the day, including Metis broom dancing, ropes course and zipline, boating rescue and more. (Clockwise from left) Tesslin Oliver dances around a broom. Volunteers Karen Nickurak and Herb Weller help Ty Frocklage on the ropes course. Students work on fire building skills while others launch a catapult.

Photos by Nikki Fredrickson

Tayton Bay Distillers (owner Justin Atterbury above left) held their soft grand opening Friday, April 21st.

Photo by Nikki Fredrickson The second annual Distillery Festival (left) at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort on Saturday, April 22nd had record attendance with over 150 tickets sold. Attendees travelled from across B.C., Alberta, and Seattle, Washington for the evening. The Columbia Valley Cycling Society put on their annual bike swap on Saturday, April 22nd (right), run by volunteers.

Photos by Nikki Fredrikson

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Stetski backs bill to help rafters

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Kootenay Columbia MP Wayne Stetski is strongly backing a private members bill put forward by a fellow NDP MP that, if passed and adopted, could see the end of the standoff between commercial whitewater rafters and Canadian Pacific Rail over access to the Lower Canyon of the Kicking Horse River.

Earlier this spring Mr. Stetski stood and spoke in the House of Commons in favour of a bill, introduced to parliament by Laurier-Sainte Marie MP Helene Laverdiere, which would give the federal Minister of Transport the authority to require rail companies to build a level crossing on a rail line at a location and in circumstances that the minister deems fit.

“The government is hiding behind obsolete regulation,” said Mr. Stetski in parliament. “This bill would give the minister the power to create safe railway crossings, not just in Golden, but everywhere across the country where there is a need. I think it is a no-brainer that all MPs should support this bill.”

Access to the Lower Canyon of the Kicking Horse river became a hot button issue last summer, when Canadian Pacific disallowed the half dozen rafting companies that ply that stretch of whitewater to cross the company’s tracks to get to the river. The rafting companies were upset, since they had been crossing the tracks for decades without a problem, and since it is the only realistic way to get to the Lower Canyon. The rail company pointed out that such activity was illegal and a potential safety issue. Despite negotiations, considerable protest in Golden (where most of the raft companies are based, and where rafting clients generate considerable economic spinoff for local businesses), and discussion in provincial and federal parliaments, the situation remained unresolved, although one rafting company eventually took to helicoptering clients over the tracks.

“Canadians, including individuals and businesses, have demonstrated that they sometimes have legitimate requirements to cross railways at locations other than road crossings. But the rail companies refuse to allow the crossings – and they refuse to make them safe. This is especially true where rail lines run along rivers and lakes. In order to reach the waterway, people are sometimes given the choice between taking an extremely long detour or crossing the tracks illegally and unsafely,” said Mr. Stetski in parliament, going on the describe the situ-

ation on the Kicking Horse.

“Every summer, as many as 40,000 people, assisted by a number of successful companies, load onto rafts to challenge the rapids. The sport brings valuable eco-tourism dollars into Golden, and provides dozens of jobs, particularly for our youth.

“To get to the water, rafting companies carefully led groups across the railway tracks to the Lower Canyon.

They’ve been doing so for over 40 years without a single accident. But last year, CPR told them their activity was illegal and stopped rafters from crossing the tracks, citing safety. And there’s nothing the federal or provincial governments can do about it.

“Until now,” he told MPs, adding the bill “will allow the minister to order CP and other railways to create safe crossings in special situations like this. If rail companies are concerned about safety, the solution isn’t to ban crossings; it’s to make them safe. Providing safe access to Canada’s rivers and lakes across railway tracks surely should be a fundamental right for every Canadian.”

Mr. Stetski later told The Pioneer he was “quite unhappy with the outcome (with the rafters and Canadian Pacific) up in Golden,” and that he ever since thought about introducing a bill of rights that would guarantee the right of the public to access rivers and lakes.

He ended up letting Ms. Laverdiere take the lead on the bill, given her status as a returning MP. Ms. Laverdiere’s riding is Montreal, but it has a similar access issue, with many pedestrians there illegally crossing rail tracks to commute from their home to their work or to access public transportation instead of detouring kilometres out of their way to use a legal crossing.

“Right now the Minister of Transport has the right to order a rail company to close a crossing, this bill would also give the minister the right to tell Canadian National Rail, Canadian Pacific Rail and other rail companies that they must put in a crossing,” Mr. Stetski told The Pioneer. “Canadians need to have access to safe crossings.”

Mr. Stetski was unsure of when the bill would be up for discussion, and whether or not it would pass. He pointed out that, with the Liberals holding a majority, the bill will probably need support from a significant number of Liberal MPs and that “some of the initial responses from the government side (of the house) were not that positive.”

The rafting season on the Lower Canyon of the Kicking Horse traditionally begins on the May long weekend.

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778-526-5262 ATTENTION STUDENTS PURSUING POST SECONDARY EDUCATION Fairmont & District Lions Club is offering student scholarships for community leadership and service, available to students from the local area defined by the boundaries of Canal Flats, Invermere, Radium and Regional District of East Kootenay Areas F and G. The student must be enrolled in and attending a post secondary educational program of study, including college, university, trade school or other post secondary training leading to specialist certification.

Applications are available on our web site and must be received before June 15, 2017.

These scholarships are one of the many ways the Fairmont Lions Club gives back to our Valley, thanks to all our valued, hard working members. Please consider being part of this tremendous local volunteer organization. Meetings are every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Fairmont and District Lions Club 5003 Hot Springs Road Fairmont Hot Springs BC, V0B 1L1 Email – fairmontlions19e@gmail.com Telephone – 250-409-9516 Website: www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/fairmontbc/

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DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Zoning Bylaw Amendment NOTICE is given of a Public Hearing to be held at 7 pm on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in the Council Chambers at the District of Invermere Office, 914 - 8th Ave., in the District of Invermere, to amend Zoning Bylaw No.1145, 2002 Bylaw No. 1522, 2017 will change the Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 as follows: The official zoning Map referred to in section 5.2 of Bylaw 1145 as schedule “A-1” is amended by changing the designation of the following lands: Civic address: 1102-13th Street, Lot 2, District Lot 1092, Kootenay District Plan NEP15924, PID 009-047-239. from R-2 MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – LOW DENSITY to R-3 CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT – MEDIUM Proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 1522, 2017 Location

The above synopsis is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as the full text and content of the proposed “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1522, 2017”. A copy of the proposed bylaw and relevant background documents may be inspected at the District of Invermere municipal office 914 - 8th Ave., Invermere from April 21, 2017 to May 2, 2017. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

All persons who believe that their interest in the property is affected by the proposed “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1522, 2017 may: • •

Send written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing, Box 339, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Fax written briefs to the District of Invermere (250)-342-2934 prior to the hearing; • Email written briefs to the District of Invermere, planning@invermere.net prior to the hearing, or • Present verbal or written briefs at the hearing.

NOTICE is also given that the Council will not accept any written or verbal presentations after the close of the public hearing.

Rory Hromadnik Development Services

do things for free,” said Ms. Wood.

Regional District East Kootenay Area One resident accused the board of G director Gerry Wilkie assured the residirectors of favouritism after bringing dents that the regional district will be overforward concerns that awarding contracts seeing any contracts for the project. isn’t an open process. The resident asked if Concerns over how much the project the contractors providing the board quotes will raise taxes reemerged near the end of for the board’s grant applications are then the meeting with the board responding awarded the contract.

The board of directors responded by that cost will be covered by grants. “I think saying when there is work to be done then we’re spending a lot of money for somethe board’s development policy is followed thing we don’t really have a plan for,” said for the contracting. Board member Angel one resident.

A new board of directors was voted Wood said most of the work is done for in at the end of the meeting. The new free — free labour, free materials. board will represent the Edgewater Rec“We’re looking for a lot of people to reation Society for the next year. Community members Wilmer Waterworks District suggested the board work PO Box #747, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 towards better communication with the community Notice of 2017 going forward. . . ‘Accusations’ from page 3

Annual General Meeting The annual general meeting of the

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Box 159, 8853 Grainger Road Canal Flats B.C. V0B 1B0 Phone: 250-349-5462 • Fax 250-349-5460 Email village@canalflats.ca

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – BRENT AND TANYA DUBOIS BYLAW AMENDMENT – CANAL FLATS The Council of the Village of Canal Flats is considering an application by Brent and Tanya DuBois to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw # 900, 1992. If approved, the amendment will rezone the property. The subject property is located at Lot 28, District Lot 110, Kootenay District Plan 1738 4753 Burns Avenue as shown in the shaded area.

Bylaw No. 183, 2017 cited as “Village of Canal Flats Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 183, 2017 (DuBois)” will rezone the property from A-1 (Rural Resource) Zone to R-1 (Residential).

SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact the Village of Canal Flats office.

The Public Hearing will be held at: Village of Canal Flats Columbia Discovery Centre 8866 Grainger Road Canal Flats, B.C. Monday, May 8, 2017 at 6 pm

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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 Village Office in Canal Flats from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/ numbers shown above; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

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Art from Students’ Hearts

Artwork from elementary students across the Valley is currently showcased at Pynelogs. A Grade 7 class from J.A. Laird Elementary stopped by Wednesday, April 19th to view the works, including (top right) Summer Dickson Ingham and Hannah Fullerton. Art included (above) ‘A Stormy Day’ by Windermere Elementary School student Naomi, Ms. McKinnon’s class from J.A. Laird (right) and Zenarath Gervais’ ‘Fox in the Forest’ (left).

Photos by Nikki Fredrickson

Journalistic freedom and a free press Submitted by Anne Jardine Amy Goodman, chief correspondent of Pacifica Radio’s award winning news program Democracy Now delivered a lecture in Castlegar at Selkirk College’s Centre for Peace Studies as part of Mir Lectures series on April 8th to more than 1,000 people.

Ms. Goodman recounted some of her experiences in getting arrested for daring to record and report the news, including at the North Dakota Access Pipeline Standing Rock Camp. She and her camera crew had recorded images of the security forces using rubber bullets, tear gas, pepper spray, and attack dogs to subdue the months-long demonstration. These images were uploaded just before the security officers confiscated the team’s equipment. The story and its chilling

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images went viral. After a few hours, Ms. Goodman was released and ordered out of North Dakota. The story by then had reached millions of viewers.

Ms. Goodman was detained and interrogated at length by the Canadian Border Services, but eventually allowed to enter Canada. Then she heard a warrant had been issued for her arrest in the United States. The original arrest for trespass was changed to “Rioting.”

Ms. Goodman turned herself in to the US authorities. Soon after, a judge ruled the charges were not valid. There was no evidence that anyone was rioting. The Standing Rock Sioux stood down their pipeline protest camp, thus ending the story.

Ms. Goodman believes that the judge’s refusal to accept the “rioting” charges is a triumph for freedom

of the press. Though the judge was sympathetic to the Constitutional implications, the ruling itself did not refer to the right of free speech but only to the failure of the prosecutor to prove evidence of intent to riot.

“The press is not the enemy of the people, as some would claim,” she warned. “Freedom of the press is fundamental to the function of democracy. We need a media that covers power, not covers for power.”

Amy Goodman champions the fundamental freedoms found in the US Constitution and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms wherever she goes. Two hours flew by with no other visuals than a modest woman standing at a simple wood podium telling her truth and connecting it to the need for thoughtful conversations towards peace, freedom, and democracy.

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1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

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April 28, 2017

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 25

Pioneer Classifieds celebration of life

ANNOUNCEMENT

Celebration of Life of Margaret C. Kennedy May 6th at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #71, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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.

Jeers to my neighbors for allowing Cheers to Will, Andy and friends their dog to leave 27 presents on for helping to change a flat tire all my front lawn. This is getting while I was picking you up to help ridiculous and way out of hand. If the Youth Centre with some heavy you cannot take care of your dog, lifting. Sorry I made you late for JEERS then you don’t deserve toCHEERS have it. & dinner.

Windermere Valley Rural Range Resource Patrol AGM meeting at Legion meeting room. Wednesday, May 10th, 7:30 p.m.

Jeers to being disappointed on Easter weekend to have an afternoon free to browse the local fare only to be yelled and shamed by a store owner my family has known for almost 20 years. Simply put we will skip your store next time. Your performance was heard by other customers; I think your community should be mindful other communities have great stores too.

in memoriam In Memory of Erwin Kloos We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly; in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you; you did not go alone, for part of us went with you the day that God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide and though we cannot see you, you are always by our side.

We love and miss you, from Mom and Dad, Barb and family, Harald and Marion and their families.

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.

garage sales Moving Sale: Household items and tools. Sat Apr. 29, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. #4 989 Swansea View Rd. Invermere.

MOVING SALE: Riverside Estates, 5156 Riverside Dr., FAIRMONT. AND ALL THE REST OF THE “STUFF” Friday, Apr. 28th, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. (note change of time). Sat. Apr. 29th, 10 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Garage Sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1017 6 Street Invermere. Misc. tools and household items.

Please call 250-341-6299 to place your classified ad.

cheers & jeers

Sponsored by

Cheers to Chuck Newhouse for helping the Youth Centre store our “kitchen to be” until we are able to install in our new location.

Cheers to the Invermere Hospital Emergency department staff!

Caring and compassionate staff and an overall positive experience.

announcement

NOTICE REGARDING “THE CARAVAN FILM”

Cheers to the children of Windermere Elementary School for walking through the streets of Windermere picking up litter.

Please join us at 7 p.m. for The Caravan Film followed by a Q&A with the film makers and Gerard Paagman.

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

cheers & jeers

suite for rent

Cheers to the owners of the local No Frills store for supplying us with all the beautiful bin apples from early fall until spring.

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

Kitchenettes available. Call 250347-9915.

lost and found

PRIME LOCATION UPSCALE 2-bdrm, 2 bath upper unit. Fabulous views.

Walk downtown or to beach and parks. Hardwood, five appliances, gas fireplace, balcony and deck.

Recently renovated. Mature responsible only. $895/mo, includes some utilities. Possession negotiable. 250-341-7092.

Found: Cat in Radium approx. April 6th, 2017. Young female 7 months?

Manx black brown short hair tabby markings. Super friendly, call ICAN 250-341-7888.

storage

Jeers to people who pick up their dog’s poop and bag it and leave it on the side of the road. I have even seen a few in town. Why bother to pick it up if you are going to just leave it on the side of the road?

Due to a serious hand injury, Gerard Paagman is unable to bring his Friesian horses to the community hall before the film on Sunday April 30th.

cheers & jeers

• • • •

Cheers to the students from J.A. Laird Elementary for cleaning up the litter around Invermere. Great job kidos!

Jeers to all the dog poop in the Radium ball diamond.

Jeers to the dangerously faded yellow and white painted lines on Highway 93 heading east out of Radium. This is going to cause an accident very soon.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

Cheers to the amazing help we have received for our new location.

Mike Ross and Chris Weigert and team for the kitchen cabinetry and appliances, Will Feizel, Andy, Jaye Milley, Dan Lewis, Douglas and Cody, Gabe, Cooper for all your muscles.

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

Cheers to the Akisqnuk Band members for the excellent job cleaning up the highway!

Jeers to cyclists who run stop signs and red lights. The rules of the road apply to all of us.

Huge Cheers to Max Helmer Construction for the donation of gravel in the parking area at ICAN. Also, Cheers to all those involved in getting the job done. Your community spirit, and generosity, is SO appreciated.

Cheers to the staff and pupils of J.A. Laird for picking up all the paper and garbage around the school.

Good job!

Jeers to the cyclists who don’t wear a helmet and to the adults who don’t think their children need one.

Have you never seen a person with a brain injury?

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.

FOR RENT 700 sq. ft. , $400/mo + GST, Utilities, D.D. Unit behind Dry Cleaners. FOR RENT 990 sq. ft. - Reception area + three offices. $600/mo + GST, utilities, D.D. By Back Door Wine Cellar, the blue canopy. Call 250-342-6790 for both. Available immediately.

POP UP Retail Space for short term summer lease! 1000 sq. ft. prime Main St. frontage. Call for details 250-688-0271.

Commercial space for lease in Fairmont. 800 square feet, $700/ mo. Available mid-May. Call for details 250-345-6155.

Invermere 3 bdrm lower suite.

Close to schools, private entrance.

Uptown duplex, 5 appliances, large storage shed. No pets, no smokers. $875/mo. + deposit. Includes water. 403-651-0008.

house for rent Beautiful open concept 5-bdrm home for rent in Radium. All appliances. Could be furnished. $1650/mo, utilities not included.

References Required. Available June 1st. Please call 250-688-1500.

condo for rent For rent in Radium, 2-bdrm, 4 bath, ground level condo. Beautiful views, backs on to The Springs golf course. All appliances, fireplace, fully furnished. 2 car garage. N/S, N/P, references please. $1650/mo, call 250-342-3790.

Radium The Peaks Complex, Birch (316). Loft unit 1450 sq. ft. living, dining, 2-bdrm, 3-washrooms.

Kitchen with all appliances + microwave/dishwasher. Laundry room with washer/dryer. Propane fireplace, heating, A/C, curtains/ blinds. One parking space/storage in the U/G parkade. Utilities include propane and electrical. Facility has an outdoor pool, hot tub and indoor hot tub. 2 balconies, 2700 of spectacular views. One Pet allowed at $75/mo. No partiers please. Call Jeff Owen 403-660-2120. $1375/ mo, utilities included.

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lot/acreage for sale

misc for sale

services

help wanted

help wanted

help wanted

0.42 acre undeveloped treed lot on Nelles Crescent, Windermere. 403616-9659.

Wheat straw square bales. Nice clean straw for bedding or other use. $6/bale, 5 bale minimum sale.

Located in Brisco, B.C. Can deliver for small fee. Contact Don at 403988-6026.

Residential House Cleaning - I’m new to the Valley and have over 30 years experience. No contracts required. Happy to provide you with a WELL CLEANED HOME. Contact 403-464-2043.

Paradise Landscapes is now hiring full-time summer labour.

Landscape construction and irrigation. Wage depending on experience. Must have own transportation. Please call Mike at 250-409-4344.

Dragonfly Discovery Centre is looking for an Early Childhood Educator to start part-time ASAP and full-time from June and over summer. Employment can be permanent. Email resume to dragonflydiscoverycentre@gmail. com. Excellent pay.

SECURITY GUARDS REQUIRED. Valley Hawk Security has positions available from May long weekend to Sept. long weekend. Day/night shifts available. Must have BC Security Guard Licence. Email resume to valleyhawksecurity@ shaw.ca or call 250.688.4295 for more info.

mobile home For Sale 3-bdrm Mobile Home.

Williams Trailer Park. $45,000.

Phone 778-526-4868 or 250-4864007.

house for sale House For Sale in Radium: Clean, Well Maintained, 4-bdrm, 2100 sq. ft., 2.5 bathrooms. See Kijiji AD ID#1242469022. 250-347-9978. $337,900.

business for sale Kootenay Pasta for sale. Call 250342-9056.

Business for Sale: Grant’s Foods, 503 7th Ave, Invermere, $59,000 includes everything.

Email gkelly2@telus.net.

wanted Couple looking to rent pull travel trailer. 2010 or newer, 20’ - 25’. Use for 4 days per trip 2 - 3 times, May, June, Sept. to lake campgrounds in valley. Experienced in pulling trailers/boats. Contact gord.k@ greatwesterninteriors.com.

boats for sale Boat: 2008 Crownline 19SS 19 ft. with 4.3 litre Mercury inboard with only 56 hours. Ski tower and sun awning. Perfect condition and fully serviced. With trailer Heritage Model and size CB19SLD-39 19.

Asking $22,500. Call 1-403-3908755.

firewood Support Rockies Hockey firewood.

Larch, fir, pine and poplar split and delivered. Call 250-342-6908.

vehicles for sale 2004 Dodge Ram 3500, $14,900, good condition, 419,470 kms. Std, long box, crew cab, 5.9 turbo diesel, rebuilt transmission. Call 604-3452047.

Wanted: Outdoor Trampoline with netting in good condition, Outdoor playhouse/fort suitable for older child. Please call 250-688-1758.

2007 Grand Caravan Stow & Go. $3900, Located in Invermere, silver, 210,000 kms, one owner, CARPROOF report. Power: front windows, door locks, mirrors, rear vent, driver’s seat. A/C, heat passenger including rear cabin.

Roof rack, rear hitch. New: M&S tires, alternator, water pump, battery. 1-306-642-7743.

misc for sale

services

1997 700 Mountain Max 8 ft. tilt deck trailer. Antique ski boose.

3200 kms. $2800, 250-347-9514.

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning

For sale 2 Toyo M/S Open Country Tires 285 x 75 R16. Asking $75 per tire o.b.o. Call 250-342-7313 after 6 p.m.

For Sale: GHP Gas Mower, selfpropelled, hardly used, $150.

Phone 250-342-6120.

Four Jetta rims (2011), summer tires, 30% and hub caps. 205/55 R16 9IH, $50 each. 250-342-3216.

Environmentally friendly products.

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

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Thank you for your votes - Best of Business Awards! We are grateful and appreciative of your support and loyalty. “Blinds, Drapery, retractable screen doors and more.”

250-342-5749.

Nurturing Joyful Seniors! Nonmedical HOME-CARE SUPPORT needs? Contact friendly, professional facilitators of Independent Living.

Bespoke. Community inclusion.

Fun, relaxation therapies. Ask about Caregiver’s RESPITE/RELIEF services. Mobile 778-316-6371.

B.B.’s Home Care Services: Residential cleaning, spring and yard clean up, organizing, de-cluttering, house checks, dog walking, handyman services. One call does it all!

Call 250-688-2897 or 403-8618782.

Starting June 1st book your Panorama cleaning with Resort Fresh Cleaners: resortfreshcleaners@ gmail.com.

Poor cellphone service at your location? Let us assess your location and install a cellphone booster. An increase to 4 - 5 bars signal strength is usually possible.

Booster supplied/tested/installed to your satisfaction for a $375 flat rate. Contact Don at 403-988-6026 for more details.

Offering all types of handyman services and labor in the East Kootenays. All manner of household repairs, construction, decks, yard work, general cleanup, electrical and plumbing repairs, patios, tree trimming, flat deck trailer transport, carpentry, welding and fabrication etc. Call us for a quote. We show up on time and the price quoted will be the price paid. Contact Don at 403-9886026 for all of your needs.

help wanted Lawnescape is hiring for the season. April to Mid November. Call Jim at 250-342-6938.

Local Electrical contractor looking for 3rd or 4th year apprentice or Journeyman. Wage DOE. Email resumes to ekelectric@telus.net.

The Old Salzburg restaurant is now accepting applications for both front end and kitchen summer position. Please drop off resumes at restaurant or call 250-347-6553 ask for Scott or Ashley.

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.

Leo Burrito, Radium is looking for some heavy hitters to cook some mean burritos. Starting now. $14 - $20 per hour depending on experience + gratuity. Flexible hours. Free meals. Free mini-golf.

Fun times. Summit resume to info@leoburrito.com or call 250688-0561.

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

Gerry’s Gelati, Invermere is looking for day shift Baristas/ Cooks. $12-$14/hr. Flexible shifts.

No experience required. Contact Crystal at crystal@box100.com or call 250-688-0561.

Wanted 2 F/T Restaurant Cooks, Rocky River Grill, 8888 Arrow Road, Invermere, B.C. Permanent, F/T shifts, overtime, weekends, days and evenings, $16/hour for 40 hours per week. Overtime after 40 hours.

Minimum several years experience and completion of Secondary School. DUTIES: Prepare and cook full course meals, prepare and cook individual dishes and foods, ensure quality of food portions, work with minimal supervision, prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances. Inspect Kitchens and Food service areas.

Please forward resume to Justin Atterbury by fax 250-342-8889 or email justatterbury@hotmail.com.

Check out our summer employment feature on pages 16 & 17!

This feature includes additional job postings as well as informative stories about job search tips and local companies looking to hire the right individuals ~ just like you!

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 27

help wanted

help wanted

TEAM MEMBERS WANTED Safta’s is now hiring cooks and dishwashers for the summer season! If you enjoy a fair working environment, great tip outs and a fun atmosphere- this is the place for you! No experience necessary, email your resume to israelifalafel@ gmail.com or drop off at Safta’s.

COLUMBIA RIVER PADDLE is hiring. Tour Guides - Paddling: Flat water paddling experience, Class 4 Driver’s license is required.

Local knowledge or experience is an asset, as well as First Aid training. Guiding training will be provided. Spend your summer outdoors sharing your love of the Columbia Valley! Please email resumes to paddle@ ColumbiaR iver-Paddle.com.

Suitable applicants will be contacted by email for an interview.

The Blackforest is looking for full time kitchen help. Call, email or drop off resume. 250-342-9417, careers@blackforestrestaurant. com.

Seeking a motivated individual interested in joining a growing construction company. Must have experience, be physically fit, have own transportation and a positive attitude. Wage negotiable dependent on knowledge and skills. Immediate start. Please email resumes and references to JLBInnovations@hotmail.com.

Strands Old House Restaurant is accepting applications for a Saucer Sous Chef, three to five years experience in casual fine dining preferred. Evenings and weekends. Servers F/T or P/T, experience in casual fine dinning an asset. Apply to Tony Wood at tony@strandsrestaurant.com or 250-342-6344.

Fire’d Up Breakfast and Burgers in Radium is now looking for summer staff. Must be available for day and night shifts as well as weekends.

Drop resume off at the restaurant or email melpot@telus.net.

Odyssey Restoration and Cleaning is hiring general laborers. Please send resumes to odysseyrestoration@ telus.net or drop one off at our shop, 1346 Industrial Rd 3.

Fuze Food and Smoothies is currently hiring Summer employment. Full time/Part time Seasonal hours. Pizza, and Line cooks with experience. Nighttime dishwasher/prep. Wages Starting at $13 plus free food and great tips.

Fun, fast paced, exciting working environment. Drop off resume at Fuze.

Radium Subway is seeking F/T or P/T positions. Drop off resumes at the Radium Subway.

Village Arts is looking for a student who is returning to high school or secondary education in Sept. The student will join our team inviting visitors to learn about the 50 artists whose work is on display. $12.45/ hr for 30 hours/week. July 1st - Aug 30th. Send resumes to varts@telus. net or drop off at Village Arts.

Local General Contractor seeking experienced carpenter and labourers. Wage depends on experience. Must have valid drivers license and reliable transportation.

Please send resume to: reicon.ltd@ gmail.com.

COLUMBIA RIVER PADDLE is hiring. Want to spend your summer on the beach or the river? We’ve got the job for you! Positions available for Canoe docks personnel, Kinsmen Beach SUP and boat rental personnel, and Cafe personnel. Please email resumes to paddle@ColumbiaRiverPaddle. com. Suitable applicants will be contacted by email for an interview.

Invermere Sales & Rentals is looking for summer yard and counter staff for the 2017 season. Applicants are required to have a valid driver’s license and feel comfortable towing boats and other equipment, as well as interacting with customers.

Mechanical inclination and knowledge of rental equipment are considered assets. Please send resumes to info@is-r.ca.

Composting compost The Green File

By Mark Cullen Pioneer Columnist May 7th to 13th is “Composting Week” across our great nation. This is a perfect time to reawaken your commitment to save the planet and the green world on it. Convert the raw, organic material from the kitchen and the garden into the magic elixir that feeds the earth and all plant life that relies on it for sustenance.

Here is your compost update: 1. We throw out up to 50 per cent of our compostable materials. According to Susan Antler, executive director of the Composting Council of Canada, we generally are not very good at composting the organics from our kitchen and yard. “Whether at home in the backyard composter or through green bin composting programs, those banana peels (no stickers please), apple cores, fallen leaves and garden trimmings can be recycled.” Antler says that 61 per cent of Canadians have access to some form of composting and that many of us do not take full advantage of it.

2. We do compost, but we could do better! Some 45 per cent of households reported composting kitchen waste; 68 per cent of Canadian households recycle garden waste. The big challenge is implementing broad based programs in ‘multi family dwellings (apartments and condos) where recycling rates are much lower than single family dwellings.

3. What happens when you put a banana peel in the garbage (landfill)? The decomposition of organic waste in landfills produces a gas which is composed primarily of methane, a greenhouse gas contribution to climate change. Methane is 21 times more potent than carbon dioxide in terms of its global warming potential.

4. Organics = soil health. Make no mistake: 90 per cent of the success you achieve in your garden is the direct result of proper soil enhancement and natural fertility. The concept of ‘soil health’ begins with the acknowledgement that soils are living ecosystems. Susan Antler reminds us that, “a handful of healthy soil contains more living organisms than there are people on the planet.” When we add finished compost to our soil we enhance the life-giving bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes and other more visible creatures such as earthworms. A two centimetre to three centimetre layer of compost over your garden soil

this time of year is just a stupendously good idea.

5. The Environmental Commissioners report (Canada) states that, (healthy soil) “is like Times Square on New Year’s Eve, all of the time.” In other words, the activity below the surface of your lawn and garden is immeasurably active and alive, especially when it is healthy.

What is healthy soil? It is soil that makes nutrients available to plants in a variety of unique and effective ways.

It builds and enhances soil aggregation and porosity, sequesters nitrogen and other nutrients, reducing nutrient loss to pollution, it out-competes disease and pest organisms, enhancing crops yields (and blooms!).

In short, composting and adding quality compost to your garden is the ultimate Carbon Trading Scheme as plants use photosynthesis to fix carbon in an organic form from carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. And no money flows through bureaucratic government sponsored hands.

Composting in your yard? What you need to know: a. Brown stuff/green stuff. The green organic material that you add to your compost bin or pile is nitrogen-rich. The brown stuff (fallen leaves, shredded newspaper) is carbonrich. Ideally you should put one part ‘green’ into your compost for every five to ten parts ‘brown’. This will help to prevent your compost from smelling bad. b. Turn it. Oxygen is your friend. Like starting a fire by blowing on it, you will ignite the decomposition process in your bin or compost pile when you turn it over with a garden fork every few weeks. It is okay if you don’t do this, but you will wait much longer for results. c. What is a visible marker that your soil is healthy?

Earthworms. The more the better. Odette Menard works for the Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. She is an esteemed member of the Soil Conservation Hall of Fame (yes, there is such a thing in Canada) and she is an authority on earthworms. “Earthworms stabilize the soil by digesting it and combining it with organic matter which leaves it less vulnerable to erosion. They create a lot of space for roots and air, helping to provide an ideal environment for microorganisms to grow.”

Do the earth a favour: this Composting Week, make a pledge to really help the planet and grow a better garden. Compost.

Mark Cullen is lawn and garden expert for Home Hardware, member of the Order of Canada, author and broadcaster. Get his free monthly newsletter at markcullen. com. Look for his new best seller, ‘The New Canadian Garden’ published by Dundurn Press. Follow him on Twitter @ MarkCullen4 and Facebook.

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Calling all families of local war veterans Submitted by the Honour Our Veterans Project Applications are pouring in for an exciting new program to honour our valley veterans.

The five-year Honour Our Veterans project will pay tribute to local living and deceased veterans of the First World War, Second World War or Korean War through the display of colourful banners on light poles in Invermere between October 1st and November 12th each year.

For a cost of one hundred dollars, families can sponsor a beautiful hanging banner featuring a photograph of their loved one, which will hang for the next five years.

The banners will be two-sided. Each side will feature a specific veteran who was either born or was a full-time resident of the Columbia Valley for any period of time,

anywhere between Canal Flats and Spillimacheen.

It will include the photograph and name of the veteran, name of war, branch of service, and name of sponsor.

The number of banners is restricted to the number of light poles with installation hardware on Invermereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s streets. There is room to feature 72 veterans, and so far about 20 spots have already been booked. The banners are being sold on a first-come, first-served basis, so please reserve your place now.

If you know someone who qualifies, please spread the word as the organizers are searching for family members who no longer live in this area.

Families who want to sponsor a veteran must: 1. Submit an application form and pay $100, the sooner the better.

2. Locate a sharp, professional-looking, portraitstyle photograph of the veteran. Photos can be taken to Palliser Printing of Invermere for copying, or emailed to the organizers.

The project is being sponsored by the Invermere branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, and the District of Invermere. Palliser Printing is providing a wholesale price for printing, and donating all the design time required to create the banners.

Application forms are available from the Invermere Legion, the District of Invermere, or by emailing one of the organizers.

To request an application form, or if you have questions, email Elinor Florence at elinor1@telus.net, or Sandi Jones at sandijones@shaw.ca. You may also call Sandi at 250-341-1999.

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pan of an item from a straight line to a loop, where waste materials get reused or recycled into This school year, 13 classes from around the something new. They put this theory into practiceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with the help of a blender, some water and Columbia Basin joined Wildsight educators on a a whole bunch of messy hands-on learningâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;by 24-week Beyond Recycling investigation into the turning a bunch of different coloured pieces of impact of their lifestylesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;energy, waste and conscrap paper into impressive sheets of rainbow sumptionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to discover how their everyday actions affect the health of the planet and how they can be recycled paper.

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In the Columbia Valley, students at Winderto equip students with the knowledge they need to make important decisions for our planet, and mere Elementary School followed their energy from the dam all the way to the outlet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After looking at the process of recycling paper is just one of the many hands-on learning moments. the benefits of electricity and how our lives would be POWER PATHWAY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Students at Windermere Elementary foldifferent without power,â&#x20AC;? said Wildsight Educator â&#x20AC;&#x153;In Beyond Recycling, students spend 24 Photo submitted weeks looking critically at the ecological footKim Urbaniak, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the students discussed the environ- low the energy from dam to outlet. mental impacts of both renewable and non-renewable energy sources and how print of their homes, schools and communities,â&#x20AC;? said Dawn Deydey, Beyond Rechanging our behaviour and using technology can reduce our impacts.â&#x20AC;? cycling Coordinator. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They discover how our lifestyles impact our world and how And over at J.A, Laird, students have been learning about changing the lifes- even our everyday choices play a part in global issues like climate change.â&#x20AC;?

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Wings Children’s Festival guarantees a good time

By Nicole Trigg Pioneer Staff For more than two decades, the annual Wings Over the Rockies wildlife festival has been filling adults with awe and a sense of wonderment about the natural world around them.

At long last, the 2017 installment of the festival, which runs from May 8th to 14th, will finally offer the same experience to children.

After a hiatus almost as long as the festival is old, the Wings Fest Children’s Festival is making its grand return on Saturday, May 13th thanks to the woman who created it in the first place all those years ago.

Dee Connell, the owner of Main Street Fun & Games in downtown Invermere, first devised the idea of a children’s festival when she was a student at College of the Rockies.

A member of the original planning committee for the first-ever Wings Over the Rockies, Ms. Connell organized the children’s fest that first year as a work study project, then ran it for two more years as a volunteer. There was an attempt to keep the children’s component going for a couple more years after she stepped down but it eventually fizzled out.

“You kinda have to have a knack for it. And an interest and a passion for it,” she said. “And it’s something I’ve always liked, I just haven’t had the time.”

And even though she still doesn’t have the time, said Dee with a laugh, she decided it was time for a revival.

“It’s something that I just think is necessary. I think this town needs a children’s festival,” she explained. “I think getting a place for kids to be creative and active and focused solely on them is something we need to have.”

The Wings Fest Children’s Festival will offer an afternoon full of fun and interactive experiences to all ages, between 1 and 4 p.m. at Pothole Park in Invermere on May 13th. Based on what’s been planned, the event could quite conceivably end up being the next biggest kids’ gathering in the Columbia Valley after the Mountain Mosaic Festival of the Arts held each Canada Day at Kinsmen Beach.

Mechanical bugs, bats, a professional clown, a Teddy Bear Picnic area, crafts, a building area, and a “Kendamarama” event and giant games for real-time gamers will round out the day that promises to keep the younger generation and their adults busy and engaged for a few hours that Saturday afternoon.

And the award-winning children’s entertainer — Sprinkles the Clown, who will be putting on two magic stage shows at 1 and 3:30 p.m. and performing balloon twisting for delighted onlookers — happens to be Ms. Connell’s sister.

A high level clown who runs children’s areas at different fairs and last year toured all the public libraries in Alberta, Sprinkles’ biggest claim to fame is coming in first in a North American Clowning Competition against clowns from all over Canada and the United States.

If that wasn’t enough of a reason to drag the family to Pothole Park on May 13th, then the rest of what’s in store

FUN FACTORY — Local fun professionals Dee Connell (left) and Deanna Berrington (right), each holding a Kendama toy, are ready to bring back the Wings Fest Children’s Festival bigger and better than ever, with a professional clown (Sprinkles, pictured below) to boot.

Photo by Nicole Trigg just might do the trick.

“We’re running a HEXBUG booth; we’ve been running HEXBUGS here in the store for a few months now — they’re little mechanical bugs — and we’ll be building a giant race track for kids and adults (for the fest),” said Dee. “ It’s just as much fun for grownups to race the bugs and try it out!”

A giant building area will be set up for future engi-

“We want to have an area where there is a lot of hands-on experience with nature, with wild animals, so they can actually see what they look like, they can feel the fur. I think that’s a great hands-on experience for kids,” said Dee. “If anyone has any pelts they would be willing to loan us for the day, we promise to supervise them and have somebody there at all times.”

Giant games will include Jenga; and the “Kendamarama” area will feature a competition for local children to show off their Kendama talent and even win a prize.

“In Invermere, Kendama is the toy of the year. It is a cup and ball game; you catch it. All the kids are playing with them and they’re doing amazing tricks,” said Dee. “We have a couple of kids who are really good who have offered to help us with that station, teach tricks, help the kids with their skills.”

The Invermere Public Library’s Teddy Bear Picnic area will offer a quiet place for families to take a break from all the hustle and the Second Winds string ensemble will be serenading the area with two half-hour shows — expect to hear a classic rendition of the Teddy Bears’ Picnic song.

Rain or shine, the Children’s Festival will go on. In the case of rain, a slightly modified version of the event will be moved to the Invermere Community Hall.

Station sponsors so far include Inspire, Crafty Cathy’s, Jennico, Nipika Mountain Resort, Mountain Creek Technologies, Palliser Printing and Invermere Home Hardware, plus a number of other sponsors have generously helped. Organizers are still hoping to recruit more volunteers to help run the stations — and a concession to feed the crowds — contact Dee at the store at 250-342-3440.

“It’s going to be, I think, a ton of fun, we’ve got lots of people on board who are super excited,” said Dee. The cost per child for the festival is $8 if tickets are purchased in advance, or $10 if bought on-site the day of the event. Visit www.wingsovertherockies.org to buy online or drop by Pynelogs, the Wings Fest headquarters.

Other Wings events that still have space available: Full Moon Swansea Hike — Ceiling of the Valley!

View the Columbia Valley from above!

Wed May 10th 5:30 to 9 p.m.

neers wanting to exercise their imagination with cardboard boxes, and paint and markers will be provided to decorate.

“A couple adults will be on hand to help with cutting boxes,” said Dee, noting there is no limit to the size of what people want to build. “As big as they can make it.”

Black Star Studios will be providing a crafts table, biologists with the Kootenay Community Bat Project will host an interactive booth where children can explore the mysterious world of bats, and local naturalist Kalista Pruden will be organizing a nature activity station. There will even be an assortment of animal pelts and animal hides that kids can examine to enhance their understanding of wildlife with a knowledgeable volunteer present to answer any questions.

Flight of Beer Brewery Tour — Make like a flight of geese and migrate over to Invermere Arrowhead Brewery Co. Tue May 9th Wild and Wacky Wetland Trivia Join famous trivia host Richard Matthews and the Wildsight Team at Arrowhead Brewery.

Wed May 10th at 7 p.m.

Historical Tour of Taynton Bay by Voyager Canoe — Learn about the explorers of the area.

Wed May 10th, 12 to 1:30 p.m.

Thu May 11th, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

A Potpourri of Pretty Plants & Some Seed Sendoff Systems — Enjoy some of the plant forms found in the valley.

Tue May 9th at 7 p.m.

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. . .’Emergency’ from page 5 Representatives will showcase equipment, answer questions and provide information to the public.

“The main focus of the day is on helping people prepare for an emergency, and a new feature this year will be the addition of Rotary Life Kits,” explains Sharon Pasowisty, Columbia Valley emergency support services director and deputy emergency program co-ordinator.

“A new feature this year will be the addition of Rotary Life Kits.”

Sharon Pasowisty, Columbia Valley emergency support services director “We will also have volunteers on site handing out binders and helping people get started on making their own family emergency plan and 72-hour kits.”

Bring money for the fundraiser barbecue lunch, going towards the new playground for Windermere Valley Childcare.

“The entire day will be interactive and there will be something for people of all ages,” adds Pasowisty. “More importantly, it will help all those who attend be prepared for emergencies.”

The free Emergency Preparedness Fair takes place Saturday, May 6th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Windermere Fire Hall. . . . ‘Cassidy’ from page 15 Cassidy won the slalom competition to become the first ever U16’s woman’s slalom champion. Cassidy said that competing in Italy was really cool and that she enjoyed seeing how she stacked up against other competitors from around the world.

At the Whistler Cup Cassidy just missed the podium by one hundredth (0.01) of a second in the super-G but captured the silver medal in slalom.

“It was really exciting because I

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went last year too and I watched one of my friends. She did the same thing I did. She was second in the slalom and I watched how excited she was and how hard she worked to get there, and I was motivated from that,” said Cassidy.

Cassidy’s silver medal meant she was the top Canadian U16 female competitor and she was awarded the Nancy Greene Award.

“That was sorta my goal going in there was, to achieve the best result I could and I’m happy with what I came out with,” said Cassidy.

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SUMMIT YOUTH CENTRE INSPIRING YOUTH! WWW.INVERMERESUMMITYOUTHCENTRE.ORG The Windermere Valley Youth Centre Society would like to thank and acknowledge Mr. Al Miller and our donors, sponsors and volunteers for their support of our Celebrity Luncheon: Donors and Sponsors Invermere Home Hardware Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Shuswap Band Harvey and Sherry Doerr Jack and Carol Marshall Taiga Building Products Columbia Basin Trust Electrolux Metrie Finishing Products Murray Floyd Selkirk Cellulars and Office Supplies Morgan Odland Photography Panorama Mountain Resort Taynton Bay Spirits Ernie and Darcy Oliver Shear Hair Design Trading Post John Bradbury Invermere Family Chiropractic Gimme Some Sugar Blue Lake Lodge The Columbia Valley Pioneer Newspaper

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Adult Volunteers Susan Clovechok John Bradbury Jaye Milley Diane Mack Kelsey Prichard Cassie Olsen Terri Baker Sara Miller Mandi Cox Jesse Simpkins Jaqueline Veen-Leduc Jamie O’Bryan Hiltz Jessica Mackey Ticket Sales Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Selkirk Cellulars and Office Supplies Invermere Home Hardware

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FAITH

The Hour of Power

By Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship Church A couple of weeks ago Linda and I were at a pastors conference in Kelowna, one of the speakers was teaching on the importance of prayer, and or the apparent lack of prayer in churches today, and the apparent lack of prayer in Christians’ lives.

She shared how we often complain about the way things are, but the question is asked. Do we spend the time in honest prayer, which is simply talking with God, as much as we should? Her conclusion was no. I tend to agree.

One of the other speakers shared on the importance of praying for our governments, and he encouraged us to be more proactive in politics, both in prayer and letting our beliefs be known. We have an election coming up in a couple of weeks and I would encourage you to pray, get involved and be sure to vote for the member who most lines up with what you believe.

Ephesians 6:10-19 talks about prayer, verse 10 NKJV tells us “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.” Verses 18,19 tells us “praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel.”

Don’t complain about it, pray about it, we as Christians are called to be overcomers. 1 John 5:1-5 tells us “Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our[a] faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” I am going to conclude with what Jesus said just before He was betrayed in John 16:33 “ These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will[d]have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

Outdoor learning support The Rotary Sunrise of Radium Hot Springs is excited to contribute to the Edgewater Elementary School’s Grade 6/7 outdoor learning class.

Kids will travel through the East and West Kootenays this year studying outdoor history. A few stops will include the Japanese Internment Camp, Slocan River and the climbing wall in Kimberley.

Pictured are (left to right) Lawanda Neilsen, Sharlene Scofield, Char Schultz, Brian Reid (Grade 6/7 teacher), four of the participating 6/7 students and Principal Darryl Turner.

Photo submitted

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, April 30th 10:30 a.m.

CELEBRATION SUNDAY … Pastors Trevor Hagan and Matt Moore ministering. The Lord’s Supper will be served.

“K.I.D.S.” Church for children, Ages 3-4 years; Kindergarten-Grade 1; and Grades 2-7, during the Morning Service.

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

Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED Worship every Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

Children & Youth Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.

Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 1st and 3rd Sunday, March - Dec. 9 a.m.: All Saint’s, Edgewater 2nd Sunday, 7 p.m.: June - October at St. Peter’s Windermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Ave, Invermere • 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.ca Valley Christian Assembly Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship Services. Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway Drive, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com Roman Catholic Church Saturday, 4:30 p.m.: 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.

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I VOTE.

GENERAL ELECTION Get ready to vote.

The provincial election is on May 9. It’s easy to vote in B.C.

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Vote at your district electoral office from now until 4 p.m. (Pacific time) on May 9, or ask for a vote by mail package from Elections BC.

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The following persons have been nominated as candidates for Columbia River-Revelstoke for the 41st Provincial General Election.

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Samson Boyer BC Green Party

Gregor Connery PO Box 402, Canal Flats, BC, V0B 1B0 (250) 349-5577

Doug Clovechok BC Liberal Party

Mary-Lou Flegel 3A-8634 Eacrett Rd, PO Box 487, Radium Hot Springs, BC, V0A 1M0 (250) 347-9873

Justin James Hooles Independent

Justin Hooles 500 Ross St, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2C7 (250) 919-6650

Rylan Kashuba Libertarian

Rylan Kashuba PO Box 637, Radium Hot Springs, BC, V0A 1M0 (250) 347-6550

Duncan Boyd MacLeod Independent

Duncan MacLeod 758 308 St, Kimberley, BC, V1A 3J4 (250) 427-3193

Gerry Taft BC NDP

Glen Ewan 1519 Fir Cres, Golden, BC, V0A 1H6 (250) 344-5258

General Voting Places: Bootleg Gap Golf Course Club House 400 315th Ave, Kimberley, BC

Field Comm Centre 315 Stephen Ave, Field, BC

Parson’s Kids Club 3437 Parson Frtg, Parson, BC

Brisco Comm Hall 2808 95 Hwy, Brisco, BC

Golden Civic Centre 806 10th Ave S, Golden, BC

Prestige Hotel 7493 W Main St, Radium Hot Springs, BC

Canal Flats Civic Centre 8911 Dunn St, Canal Flats, BC

Invermere District Curling Rink 509 13th St, Invermere, BC

Revelstoke Comm Centre 600 Campbell Ave, Revelstoke, BC

Edgewater Legion Hall 4858 Cordillera Ave, Edgewater, BC

Kimberley Centennial Centre 100 4th Ave, Kimberley, BC

Wasa Comm Hall 6145 Wasa School Rd, Wasa, BC

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Nicholson Fire Hall 5225 Fairmont Resort Rd, Fairmont Hot Springs, BC 801 95 Hwy, Nicholson, BC

Windermere Comm Hall 4726 North St, Windermere, BC

Chelsea Mcdonald 500 Ross St, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2C7

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Invermere District Curling Rink 509 13th St, Invermere, BC Sat-Sun, Apr 29-30 Wed-Sat, May 3-6 Kimberley Centennial Centre 100 4th Ave, Kimberley, BC Sat-Sun, Apr 29-30 Wed-Sat, May 3-6 Revelstoke Comm Centre 600 Campbell Ave, Revelstoke, BC Sat-Sun, Apr 29-30 Wed-Sat, May 3-6

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