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VALLEY NEWS

Firefighters dig in to combat raging fires

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff Over the B.C. long weekend 219 firefighters worked tirelessly to battle three fires within the Columbia Valley.

Within Kootenay National Park crews have been fighting the Verdant Creek fire that was first discovered on July 15th and has grown to an estimated 13,500 hectares and led to closures of Highway 93 south through the park over the weekend.

“We don’t have an estimate of containment, basical-

ly we have to be able to estimate the entire perimeter in order to do that and we don’t have that at this time,” said Christie Thomson, public relations and communications officer for Parks Canada.

Ms. Thomson said crews on the blaze remain unchanged with 130 personnel made up of Parks Canada firefighters and contractors along with seven helicopters.

The fire forced the intermittent closure of Highway 93 south on the weekend due to mostly smoke and visibility issues along the road, according to Ms. Thomson.

“It has spotted across the highway with embers and

we’ve been actioning fires on the other side of the highway with bucketing,” said Ms. Thomson.

Parks Canada is reminding the public to check Drive BC and Alberta 511 before heading out on the highway and they’re asking park users to respect all fire bans within mountain national parks.

Roughly 40 kilometres east of Fairmont Hot Springs, the White River fire continues to burn at an estimated 1,226 hectares and as of Tuesday, August 8th was zero per cent contained.

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Canal Flats residents reject RV resort proposal

By Lorene Keitch Pioneer Staff

Council had done consultation with the First Nations peoples, with jeers from the crowd when interim CAO Dawn Attorp responded that no formal consultation has taken place.

Canal Flats resident Bill Smyth outlined research he conducted, asserting the financial benefits to the community for the project are not as high as Benny Boyz has projected.

“For those of you who think this is the salvation of Canal Flats, please take off your rose coloured glasses.

There are better options out there,” said Mr. Smyth.

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Residents expressed outrage and frustration over the re-emergence of a development proposal in Canal Flats at a public hearing held last week.

More than 130 people gathered in the stifling heat of the Canal Flats Civic Centre Wednesday, Aug. 2nd for a public hearing on the matter of a proposed RV resort project, submitted by Benny Boyz Ventures Ltd. The proposal is for 12 single family lots abutting

the existing Bighorn Estates development and approximately 152 RV sites for recreational vehicles and park model trailers, to be leased on a yearly basis.

Speakers raised concerns about wildlife impacts both from within the village and due to a potential higher volume of backcountry users.

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Between the dates of Monday, July 31st and Monday, August 7th the Columbia Valley Detachment has responded to 107 calls for service. Over this same time period in 2016 there were 80 calls for service. So you get the picture, considering that during the average week we may have 40 calls for service.

A quick break down of the files reported indicated drug possessions, thefts, noise complaints (a lot of noise complaints), lost property, traffic complaints, charges of Mischief, Break and Enter, Assaults and Uttering Threats, as well as Mental Health Act, fire ban and quad ban compliance issues.

There were also some “hot dog” complaints (no not the campfire types of hot dogs, and a host of oddball incidents, including a “Theft of Cat”, which turned out to be the wrong cat! Here are a few examples for your reading pleasure.

• A complaint was received of a stolen wallet from the Invermere area. The wallet had been stolen from a vehicle around 7 a.m. Debit cards had been used at the A&W, AG Valley Foods and Sobeys. The suspect had used the tap feature on the card to make several purchases. A still image was brought to the officer that had been obtained of the suspect, including the vehicle associated. The male and vehicle were positively identified. The keen investigator was out making patrols when he was flagged down by a staff member at Pharmasave. The suspect happened to be inside the store causing issues and had attempted to steal a lottery ticket. The male was arrested for two counts of breach of probation, two counts of theft under $5000, one count of attempted theft and one count of driving while prohibited. The subject was lodged in cells and brought before a Judicial Justice of the Peace, and is being held until his first court appearance on August 14th.

• A training officer and newer trainee were on patrol driving southbound on Highway 95 in Radium near the Canyon RV Resort when a northbound vehicle without illuminated tail lights passed by. A traffic stop was conducted on the Alberta registered vehicle. The operator

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• A Wilmer resident noted two males running / walking a dirt bike. A pink decal was noted on the rear of the bike as it was being pushed and the resident recognized the bike as being stolen from a neighbour’s house. The dirt bike was being pushed faster, heading towards the wetlands. The complainant in this instance was a mother and turned into an angry mother bear taking chase after the two males, barefoot on the gravel and becoming angrier with each step.

The young males were startled and in response dropped the dirt bike and fled, heading out of Wilmer.

The RCMP were notified and calls were made, but due to poor location and time constraints (for the RCMP), several Wilmer residents assisted in attempting to locate the suspects. Collectively the community assisted in a quick apprehension of the two suspects, located within an hour, in Invermere.

An agreed apology was made to the owner of the dirt bike, who was genuinely upset. As one parent in Wilmer said, “it takes a community to raise youth” and everyone’s assistance was greatly appreciated • A Canal Flats resident called to report that his mother’s lawn mower was stolen from under her patio on Saturday night. The mower had allegedly been seen at a residence, however it had since been moved at the time of this report. The lawn mower is a Club Cart, yellow and black in colour and if anyone has any information as to the whereabouts of this mower, please contact the Columbia Valley Detachment quoting file 2017-1890.

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A helicopter drops water on the Island Pond fire Thursday, August 3rd. . . . ‘Firefighters’ from page 3 As the blaze is not threatening any structures or communities, a smaller crew — of 10 personnel, two pieces of heavy equipment and one helicopter — are working on the fire.

“It’s always a matter of putting your resources where they’re most needed across the entire region so in this case, there’s no communities or infrastructure that’s being threatened, so the people on the ground make the judgement how many resources to apply to any particular fire,” said John Boivin Southeast Fire Centre fire information officer. “(They do that) based on the needs of the region, the needs of the local area, and the fire itself.”

Currently access to the White-Middle Fork Forest Service Road River at the 45.5-kilometre point is closed, due to concern over public safety. Crews were assessing the fire on Tuesday, August 8th to see if they could prepare for a burn-off operation when weather permits.

“What they do is they sort of get ahead of the fire’s direction and they burn off the fuel that’s in the fire’s path. When wind conditions and other conditions are appropriate they’ll set up fires ahead of the fire that will burn off the fuel. So when the main fire hits that burned off area it dampens it down quite a bit, because there’s no fuel for it to burn,” said Mr. Boivin.

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Island Pond fire that is currently burning 1,151 hectares of land just south of Canal Flats. Crews conducted the burn-off on the east flank of the fire to control the direction and size of the fire.

As of Tuesday, August 8th, 79 personnel, three helicopters and eight pieces of heavy equipment were supporting the fight against the blaze, while establishing a guard on the fire’s north flank.

Over the long weekend outdoor enthusiasts were faced with an off road vehicle ban to reduce human caused fires in the region. Members of the public who preferred boating, ended up sharing space on Columbia Lake with water tankers who were using the lake to refill.

“If you see water bombers working on a lake and skimming water, if you’re a boater, don’t get close for a good view of it. Stay away, stay off it. You’re both endangering yourself and the crews that are doing this work and possibly interfering with firefighting operations,” said Mr. Boivin.

Columbia River- Revelstoke MLA Doug Clovechok told the Pioneer the backcountry closure worked, as there were no new man-made fires in the area.

“But it’s just apocalyptic in the north — 30,000 people on evacuation notice and it doesn’t look like it’s going to get better any time soon,” said Mr. Clovechok.

The off road vehicle ban and campfire ban remain in place in the Columbia Valley as of press time.

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PERSPECTIVE Historical Lens

Responsibility

By Dean Midyette Pioneer Staff

One of the busiest weekends of the year has come and gone, thankfully without a major incident.

The vast majority of locals and visitors respected the fire ban and off-road vehicle ban as crews of firefighters worked long hours to protect property and contain local wildfires.

Of course there are always the exceptions; those who prioritize their own selfish needs above the greater good.

They come in all shapes and sizes and from near and far.

They are the ones to whom the rules or common sense don’t apply.

I had an opportunity to speak with a number of people enjoying some well earned vacation time this weekend and the conversations invariably turned to “those idiots”. I was regaled with stories of people being passed on double yellow lines and in speed reduced and visibility reduced zones by “those idiots”.

I personally witnessed a family with an open fire while almost every community sign in the valley had the fire ban posted.

It’s important to note that in the conditions that we currently have, smouldering can linger for days or even weeks and can travel up to a mile underground even after flames have been extinguished.

Thankfully the fire I saw was put out immediately and thoroughly once a polite request had been made.

I also saw burning cigarettes lying along the fairways of a local golf course.

A number of people were seen ignoring the off-road vehicle ban and yes, these folks had dirt bikes and an ATV on public lands along the Westside Road.

However, the biggest idiots were the ones on local lakes who seemed oblivious to the aircraft that were fighting the wildfires. One would think that when large, noisy water bombers are swooping down, scooping water from local lakes, that people would get out of the way.

Or maybe Darwin was wrong.

Rain isn’t expected until the middle of next week.

Let’s all do our small part to ensure that the summer finishes without incident.

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“Sacred Places” for whom?

Dear Editor: As citizens of Canada, we have the same rights to the free use of public lands as any hiker or horseman, or anybody else for that matter, as long as our presence doesn’t fundamentally change that place. If “Sacred” means that one user group can claim to have exclusive use of public land at the exclusion of other users, then a re-think of public policy is a more pressing need.

There are misrepresentations in the letter to the editor “Sacred” that appeared in the Pioneer July 21st . The organized trail-using community has proven that well built multi-use trails, constructed using proper techniques in appropriate terrain have no more im-

pact than hiking trails in the same setting. Horses on the other hand are one of the most damaging ways of desecrating the fragile alpine soils and plants. A shoed horse wears deep ruts in no time, and as a horseman who has spent thousands of hours trail riding horses in the upper Kootenay drainage, I have witnessed this up Whiteman Pass, the Mitchell River and numerous other areas that horses are used. Even the Rockwall Highline in Kootenay National Park, which has not seen horses in 20 years still shows the scars of years of equine travel by wardens and outfitters. I do not feel that I have the right to say horses should not be allowed in the alpine. With proper planning, including environmental impact assessments and sustainable

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LETTERS

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and sustainable construction methods, multi-use trails can exist which allow access to our spectacular alpine backyard for all groups without jeopardizing its natural status. I am a mountain biker. I am also a hiker, horseman, cross country skier, snowshoes, trail runner, and canoeist, and I welcome any and ALL non-motorized, self propelled user groups who wish to visit our high mountain regions.

While not a proponent of motorized off-road recreation in any undisturbed natural setting, I accept that we must also find a way and a place for the motorized community to be able to enjoy our region. This all takes cooperation, careful consideration for our precious wildlife values, and in most cases some compromise between user groups. Mountain bikers get grouped with motorized off-road recreation, yet there is no comparison regarding the impacts on the terrain between pedal biking and dirt biking or quadding! When one group - mountain bikers - are characterized as being the demise of our wildlife without studies to support this claim, it becomes divisive and fails to advance the meaningful dialog required for a growing number of users of outdoor sports trying to work together on a shrinking land base. Nipika Mountain Resort manages the largest, most concentrated network of sanctioned trails in the region and we have kept track of wildlife in the area with the use of game cameras, track observations and sightings for four decades. We have proof the game counts in the Cross River Canyon Rec Area are the same as they are in the middle of Kootenay National Park.

We have eliminated motorized recreational access and shooting from this area, but see roughly 20,000 annual trail users on a year round basis. Cross country skiers, snow-

shoers, hikers, trail runners and mountain bikers all slide and glide around our trails 365 days a year and deer, elk, moose, cougars, bobcats, wolves, coyotes and bears all still exist in healthy balanced numbers.

Quietly gliding along an established trail on a bicycle is one of the most benign ways of getting into nature and no one kills animals with their bikes! If any person or group is truly concerned about wildlife values, we should designate large natural areas where no one goes, without singling out one user group as the culprits behind all back country misuse.

The back country is not what it was 50 or 100 years ago, when the only ones venturing out were on a horse with a hunting rifle or fishing pole. Today there are virtually millions of trail runners, cross country skiers, and mountain bikers who love their adventures in the mountains. This didn’t exist 50 years ago but it is today’s reality with growing numbers. What is needed is meaningful dialog and working together to establish facilities that service these valued residents and visitors in the most sustainable and low impact ways we can. We can build trails sustainably, in the right places, with the best techniques, or do nothing and allow rogue trail builders to continue to put trails in all over the place using inferior methods, and down the road we do have an environmental mess to clean up. I am passionately involved in the trail sport community with the goal of doing it right so that at the end of the day we create a situation in which resident and visitor trail users of all disciplines have a quality place to enjoy in a way that respects and preserves our unmatchable wild beauty. Don’t throw stones at these efforts, get involved, work together and help do it right!

Lyle Wilson Invermere

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“Every day was a different set of responsibilities.

During a time of uncertainty, hardship, and natural Busy days saw us up until about 3 a.m. and up again by disasters, there are few who would drop everything to go 6:30 or 7 a.m. Days were spent cleaning and caring for assist total strangers in their time of need. Lana Banham the animals, doing maintenance calls and/or evacuation, is one of those few who left the safety of the Valley to en- sorting donated supplies and having them shipped off ter some of the most-affected areas of the province from to people/pets in need, cleaning horse stalls, wrangling sheep, catching grasshoppers for a leopard gecko in our wildfires, to care for displaced animals.

Ms. Banham took training with the Canadian Disas- care, grooming, and feeding,” said Ms. Banham.

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Ms. Banham explained that when working in Kamthis summer was her first time deployed with CDART. “CDART works closely with ESS (Emergency Social loops, the fires seemed far away stating, “the fires still felt Services) and only deploy when requested by officials. very far away there, even though the effects of it were in They also work with RCMP, PEP (Provincial Emergency plain sight with all the animals who came into our care.”

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. . . ‘Volunteering’ from 8 “It was an interesting and very sad thing to see bumper to bumper traffic of evacuees driving down the highway, one after the other, for hours, with all they hold dear to them in their vehicles. Makes it a little more real to see what these people are going through and the choices they had to make,” said Ms. Banham.

The moment that touched her the most during this experience was when a semi pulled up and written on the back was, ‘With love, from Fort McMurray’.

“It was so touching, especially given that these people know exactly what people are going through here.

They lived it only one year ago. There were also numerous, numerous people who stocked their vehicles and trailers to the rafters with donations and drove all night just to get them to the people in need. It is amazing how people come together in a disaster like this and that they are so giving of their time, and willingness to assist,” said Ms. Banham.

Prior to leaving, Pharmasave in Invermere donated first aid supplies and Darla and Tom Spiry donated a gas card which provided aid in the fire zone. Ms. Banham was planning on going back to do another deployment with CDART in mid-August but due to the current fire situation in the Valley she said, “I don’t think that’s wise.”

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During the RAMP meeting, the group listened to a presentation delivered by Darcy Monchak, representing It’s a plan that will help backcountry enthusiasts the Golden RAMP, to provide insight for the Columbia find balance while providing enforceable regulations to Valley group as they move forward with creating a plan protect the terrain. As the only area in the East Koo- for the Valley. tenay without a Recreational Access Management Plan Mr. Monchak highlighted what worked and what (RAMP), members of different community groups didn’t work while the Golden plan was created, offerincluding Summit Trail Makers, Windermere Valley ing suggestions for the Columbia Valley group. He made Snowmobile Club, Wildsight and local government of- recommendations such as getting provincial and local ficials have been meeting to get started on the process to governments involved, making decisions by landscape create a Columbia Valley RAMP. levels not road by road basis, agreeing on a mapping key Noticeably missing from the previous RAMP meet- and having balanced sector representation. ing held in May was representaMr. Monchak stated that the tion from local First Nations Columbia Valley is looking at two Bands, Shuswap Band and Akisq- “We need to be at the table and we years of work before the RAMP nuk First Nation (part of the Ktuwill be ready. He recommended the need you to understand what our naxa Nation). group seek out government experts values are.”

Diane Cote, territorial lands to advise, especially when addressmanagement coordinator for ing environmental concerns.

Diane Cote, the Shuswap band, was in atten“There’s nothing that beats Shuswap band territorial lands dance at the latest meeting held having the expert at the table,” said management coordinator on Monday, July 31st. Ms. Cote Mr. Monchak. expressed concern about the plan After Mr. Monchak’s presentamoving ahead without First Nations’ consultation. tion, the group discussed their next steps to getting the Section 35 of the Constitution Act states, “The exist- process started which includes finding additional funding aboriginal and treaty rights of the Aboriginal Peoples ing and gaining provincial government support. of Canada are hereby recognized and affirmed.” Ms. “The province is the driver; no one else can drive it,” Cote brought section 35 forward to the RAMP meet- said Village of Radium Mayor Clara Reinhardt. ing to highlight First Nations rights over decisions made Meaning without the support of the provincial over the land. government, a statutory Columbia Valley RAMP won’t “We need to be at the table and we need you to un- move forward. Mayor Reinhardt and Gerry Wilkie, Rederstand what our values are,” said Ms. Cote. gional District of East Kootenay Area G director, have Ms. Cote brought forward the notion that recre- requested a meeting with the Minister of Forests, Lands ational areas may be a vital area for cultural heritage, and and Natural Resource Operations and Rural Developthat First Nations’ culture needs to be considered first. ment at the Union of BC Municipalities Convention in “It’s still an impact, a potential impact on our cul- September to discuss the plan. tural heritage,” said Ms. Cote.

The group will reconvene in early October to discuss The group recognized the importance of working their next steps to developing a RAMP for the Columbia with the local First Nation communities on the RAMP Valley.

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The 41st annual Lakeside Event takes place this Saturday, August 12th. Paragliders and hang gliders will take off from Mt. Swansea and descend on targets at James Chabot beach throughout the day. Be sure to get a good seat at the beach to watch the high-flying action.

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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.

Thursday, August 10th • 10:30 a.m.: Stretch and Move Classes for Seniors every Thursday with Jenette St. Jean at Invermere Seniors Hall.

• 1 - 4 p.m.: Invermere Library’s Summer Reading Club activities for kids going into Gr. 1-5. Each Thursday.

• 2 p.m.: Seniors Tea at the Invermere Library the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. If you require transportation, please call the library at 250-342-6416.

• 5 - 6 p.m.: Wine tasting in the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort lobby every Thursday. $15/person or $25 for two.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Beach Party every Thursday in August at Kinsmen Beach including lawn games like Giant Jenga, sand volleyball, music, and more. This week: Zumba with instructor Julie Parent from 7:30 - 8 p.m.

• 6:30 p.m.: Texas Hold Em’ Tournament at the Invermere Legion every Thursday.

needed for the Sept. Show & Shine! All are welcome.

For info, call Vicki 250-342-1257 • 7 - 10 p.m.: Local Live Music at Elements in Copper Point Resort every Friday & Saturday. Call for reservations 250-341-4002. This weekend features Dandelions on Friday and Mike Smith on Saturday August 12th.

Saturday, August 12th • 22nd annual Loop The Lake with registration starting at $50 for the 5 km, $55 for the 10 km or $60 for half-marathon, free for youth under 10, and include a T-shirt and post-race pancake breakfast. Register online or in person at Crazy Soles with race bib and T-shirt pick-up from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Friday August 11th.

Visit loopthelake.bc.ca for details.

• 41st annual Lakeside Event with hang glider and paragliders taking off from Mt. Swansea, soaring above the Valley and landing in water targets in the lake and on James Chabot beach.

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• 8 a.m.: Radium Hot Springs Sunrise Rotary meets for breakfast the 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 Centre.

• 3 - 4 p.m.: Wild Ideas, a free drop-in program for Gr. 5-8 at the Invermere Library.

• 5 - 7:30 p.m.: Windermere Valley Farmers Institute (WDFI) ‘Make it, Bake it, Grow it’ Farmers Market, every Wednesday until the end of August at the WDFI AgriPark near the Crossroads on Highway 93/95.

• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Wild Writer’s Squad, free drop-in program for Gr. 9-12 at the Invermere Library.

• 7 p.m.: Live music at Strand’s Restaurant with ‘ChaCra’, award winning steel guitarist Charlie Hase and singer/songwriter Craig Aikman. Cover $5.

Thursday, August 17th • 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Pancake Breakfast and Scooter Rodeo for Seniors only! at Columbia Garden Village.

Call 250-341-3350 for details.

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Beach Party every Thursday in August at Kinsmen Beach including lawn games, sand volleyball, music, and more. This week: SUP with instructor Penny Powers from Columbia Paddle from 7:30 - 8 p.m.

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Friday, August 11th • Crisanna’s Neighbourhood Valley Block Parties, a one hour event Tuesdays starting at 10:30 a.m. and Fridays at 7 p.m. for visitors, locals and their guests at Aksiqnuk Lakeshore Campground, Hwy 93/95 between Windermere and Fairmont. Prizes, coupons, music, entertaining info, local volunteer groups, free Fry Bread, coffee, tea. Visit fb ‘Valley Block Parties’.

• 11 a.m.: Invermere Library Pop-Up Story Time at Spider Web Park behind the hospital.

• 4 - 8 p.m.: Art Walk Invermere, visit six participating Art Galleries throughout Invermere every Friday from now to Sept. 8th. Visit www.artwalkinvermere.com.

• 4 - 9 p.m.: Music and Market on Main at Radium Visitor Information Centre every Friday in August.

Market from 4 - 9 p.m., Music from 7 - 9 p.m. tonight with The Steadies. Visit radiumhotsprings.com for a full listing of performers and sponsors.

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

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

• 6 - 8 p.m.: Artym Gallery features Cameron Bird and Andrew Kiss with artists in attendance tonight and Saturday August 12th from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Show continues until August 17th.

• 7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Car Club meeting at Rocky River Grill (Breakfast room of Kanata Inn). Volunteers

Wednesday, August 16th

• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Farmers and Artists Market in downtown Invermere, every Saturday in the summer.

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Columbia Basin Artwork Tour a self-directed tour of studios/galleries throughout the Columbia Basin. Free. Pick up map at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Visit cbculturaltour.com for details.

Monday, August 14th • Summer Art Camp with Black Star Studio at Pynelogs Cultural Centre from August 14th to 18th. Ages 7+.

Register by calling 250-342-6663.

• 7 p.m.: Fairmont and District Lions Club meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.

• Dusk: Movies in the Mountains at Pothole Park in downtown Invermere featuring ‘Grease’. Enjoy a different movie every Monday in August.

Tuesday, August 15th • 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Museum’s Summer Children’s program, every Tuesday for children 6 to 10 years old.

This year’s theme: “In the Rockies We Will Go” with a weekly activity pertaining to the theme. Cost to participate is by donation to cover materials and snacks.

This week’s activity: Pioneering.

• 11 a.m.: Invermere Library Pop-Up Story Time at Pothole Park. Songs, stories and a craft!

• 4 - 9 p.m.: Market on Main at the Radium Hot Springs Visitor Centre with Music by L8 from 7 - 9 p.m.

• 5 p.m.: Invermere MusicFest outdoor music festival at Kinsmen Beach today and Saturday August 19th.

Two days of live music featuring Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Ridley Bend, Dawn Pemberton, Dandelions, The Wet Secrets, the Boom Booms & Chipko Jones. Tickets at www.invermeremusicfest.com or the festival booth at the Invermere Farmers Market Saturday, August 12th.

• 7 - 10 p.m.: Local Live Music at Elements at Copper Point Resort this weekend with Smarty Pants on Friday and Dos Equis on Saturday August 19th.

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.

• Drop-in LEGO Club: Saturday 2:30 - 4:30 p.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.

• LEGO for all ages: Saturday 10 a.m.

Windermere Valley Museum Hours • Daily: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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A festival-goer at last year’s event enjoying the Invermere Music Fest in her own unique way. file photo

Volunteers make the festival go round

By Lorene Keitch Pioneer Staff Only eight days remain before the summer’s must-attend event is here.

From Friday, August 18th to Saturday, August 19th, the shores of Lake Windermere will be filled with the musical stylings of Chipko Jones, Dandelions, Ridley Bent and more.

The 5th annual Invermere Music Fest is a favourite summer event for locals and visitors alike. This year promises to be better than ever with some changes afoot for the setup, musician list and features. One addition that’s created buzz around town is a ‘chill tent’ near the bar.

Cranking the beats in-between sets will be DJ Iljia; the chill tent will also feature a projected art installation.

Event organizers have opted to go from two stages to one, so festival-goers can set up in one spot and stay put without missing any of the acts. And the biggest change is a reallocation of some festival funds to bring in a big-name act: Blackie and the Rodeo Kings. This decision has definitely helped drive the boost in ticket sales this year, shares Jami Scheffer, festival director.

While grooving to the festival sounds, you might want to grab a bite to eat or a cool drink. On tap at the festival will be Arrowhead beer and Tinhorn Creek wine. Gio Pomodoros’ Italian street food will be serving up piping hot plates of poutine, chicken parmesan, risotto balls and more.

The festival owes its success in large part to the dedicated team of volunteers that work together to make the event possible each year. Ms. Scheffer estimated probably 50 to 60 volunteers are required to make the event happen.

Positions include set up and take down, main gate monitoring, bar and ticket sales, security and general help. As a bonus, volunteers get a free pass for the weekend festival as a thanks for volunteering a minimum of five hours.

They still welcome more volunteers.

One couple signing up to help out for the second year in a row are Marina Perry and Jim Brewington. Ms. Perry said they decided to try volunteering at last year’s event and loved it.

She says they love the festival, citing the “unbelievable” location by the lake.

“The setting is so picturesque, it makes it easy to work at,” she exclaimed.

She urges others to sign up to help out too: “Go for it. It’s a great event, great venue, you get to meet some really nice people and listen to some great music.”

Ms. Perry is most looking forward to Blackie and the Rodeo Kings in this year’s lineup, but adds she loves the way the festival features local acts as well.

Be sure to buy your tickets before August 15th, as prices jump again. Buy tickets online at www.invermeremusicfest.com or stop in at the festival’s booth at the Invermere Farmer’s Market this Saturday, August 12th.

“Support our festival; buy your tickets now,” urged Ms. Scheffer.

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Calgary resident creates Radium walks website

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff Recognizing the Village of Radium Hot Springs as a ‘gem’, Tony Isaac set out to promote that message and celebrate the outdoor opportunities it offers. Mr. Isaac, a Calgary resident, has owned a home in Radium for the past 11 years and enjoys getting out in the community for walks.

Mr. Isaac decided to create his own website featuring 12 walks around Radium. Each includes length, difficulty, and photos of the route.

“Why I developed it is for people in Radium; you have an hour or two, you don’t want to go up into the high mountains, you don’t want to go on a hike. You’re like me, maybe getting old a little but you’re not really into 20-kilometre hikes. It’s just stuff you can do in an hour or two,” said Mr. Isaac.

The website has been years in the making as Mr. Isaac went from creating it from scratch and doing it all himself to using a website development program.

“My original version was actually made from scratch. I could do it but I just wasn’t good enough at it. I’m not Join us for the opening exhibition and demonstration with

a programmer or anything like that so eventually I thought, ‘well maybe I can just go to one of these free websites builder places’. And so the first iteration took me months, the second one really only a few weeks,” said Mr. Isaac.

For Mr. Isaac, the website has been a hobby of his, working on it when he has time.

“I would very much like people to be looking at it but I haven’t quite got to that point yet,” said Mr. Isaac.

While the site is full of good information, the trails haven’t been sanctioned by Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. and until they are sanctioned the website cannot be promoted by the Village of Radium Hot Springs.

“He’s done a fantastic job for sure.

Unfortunately, we can’t promote those until we get instruction from the Ministry saying they’re good or the Village, or Parks Canada because there are protocols that have to be followed,” said Kent Kebe, manager of the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce.

For now, Mr. Isaac’s site will be available online at http://radium-walks. my-free.website for the public to view but at this time won’t be promoted by the Village.

Weekend show at Artym includes Williams Lake evacuee

Submitted by Artym Gallery

We are now into August and The Artym Gallery is still bringing top painters to the Valley for shows.

Cameron Bird has had more than enough excitement this summer. After being evacuated from his community to Williams Lake due to wildfires, he had to once again pack up his family and evacuate that area too.

“Tough to do anything that involves planning or routine,” is how he describes it. “I had to leave my paintings…studio…house…everything, and hope for the best.” Fortunately it all ended happily with the family back home again and The Artym has 40 new paintings on display from this talented artist. His pieces are small to mid-size oils, depicting scenes from the Columbia Icefields to Marble Canyon.

Andrew Kiss is also displaying new works at The Artym this weekend. His high realism paintings are a favourite for many, as his work appears to be almost photo like. Look for images ranging from Olive Lake to the high alpine, plus Mr. Kiss will have some of his wildlife and bird

Cameron Bird & Andrew Kiss

‘Autumn Crown’ by Cameron Bird, one of two featured artists this weekend. paintings available too.

Both artists will be at The Artym on Friday (Artwalk) evening from 6-8 p.m., and again on Saturday from 10-3 p.m. with brushes and easel setup. Come and meet these two personable painters and view the works. Any buyer of their work this weekend can enter to win the Friday night demo piece! Exhibition continues until Aug 17th.

Can’t make it in person? Of course everything is online at artymgallery. com.

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Friday, August 11th, 6-8pm Artists also at the gallery Saturday, August 12th 10-3pm

Any buyer of their work this weekend can enter to win the Friday night demo piece!

Exhibition continues until August 17th.

View all works online at artymgallery.com downtown Invermere 250-342-7566 ~ info@artymgallery.com

DTSS Counselors will be available for timetable changes and to register new students from August 22nd – August 29th.

Please phone Mrs. Barker at 250-342-9213, extension 4521 to make an appointment starting August 22nd, 2017.

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By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

August 10, 2017

Canal Flats starts new music festival

Canal Flats is set to launch its own musical festival in a few weeks.

Flats Fest, as the event has been named, was nothing more than an idea a couple months ago, but community members have embraced the plan with fervour and it will become a reality on Saturday, August 19th.

“I’d done a lot of private parties, as a country musician, over the last year and a half or two years, ever since moving to Canal Flats, and it occurred to me that maybe a music festival would be a good Valley Forged is one of the bands playing playing at the Flats Fest.

File photo idea,” organizer and festival performer Greg Moritz told the Pioneer. “I told the community about my idea, and next performers who knew the area, liked the the same day as the Invermere Music Fest, thing you know we were going full tilt to area. I just thought we should try some- is more coincidence than anything else, try to organize a music festival in just five thing different (than the private party), according to Mr. Moritz. open it up to the public and turn it into “We felt it (a music festival) was weeks.” a festival,” he said.

“The community supsomething Canal Flats needed, that it Mr. Moritz had been involved for a port (from Canal Flats) has been amazing. would be good for the community. There few summers in staging a large-scale private party complete with multiple bands I’ve done some pretty big private parties, are so many music festivals throughout at a spot about 20 minutes south of Ca- but I’ve never done something this big or the summer. We didn’t, and don’t, intend this official. It’s overwhelming.” to compete with Invermere or anybody nal Flats.

The timing of Flats Fest, which is on else. We just thought Canal Flats needed “So there was a built in audience and

to have have its own (festival),” he said.

Aside from Mr. Moritz, bands performing at the Flats Fest include Julian Austin, Duane Steele, Garrett Gregory and Valley Forged.

“So it’s mainly country this year, that’s just how it turned out. It may be different next year,” he said, adding the bands will all play a mix of original songs and covers.

“There’ll be some familiar music and some new stuff. It’s a great, fun group of guys who loving coming to the valley and are really looking forward to this,” said Mr. Moritz.

The festival, which Mr. Moritz billed as family-oriented, will also include a variety of food vendors, beer gardens, facepainting and temporary tattoos for kids, raffle prizes and band merchandise for sale.

Flats Fest will be held Saturday, August 19th from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Canal Flats ball diamond. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at the Canal Flats Family Pantry, The Flats RV & Gas, the Canal Flats village office or online at www.eventbrite.ca/e/flats-fest-tickets-36323340088.

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. . . ‘Canal Flats’ from 3 Robert Belcher said he grew up in Canal Flats and is currently building a house for his family to eventually make their way back here. He said while he agreed the village needs something to move forward, there are other ideas that could be explored such as assisted living for seniors, or other amenities.

Linda Magee presented a petition to Council with 399 signatures opposed to the development, including 22 letters in support of the petition. That stack was added to the 392 letters in favour of the developement and 53 letter opposed to the developement recieved by the village office over the public consultation period.

This is not the first time Benny Boyz, owned by Barry Benson, has found pushback from the community. In 2015 the proposed development garnered a similar response from residents, including a petition submitted to Council signed by more than 400 community members.

Richard Haworth, agent for Benny Boyz and owner of Haworth Development Consulting, gave a brief presentation at the public hearing and answered questions during an informal portion of the night. He said a number of the changes made to the 2015 proposal were a “direct response” to the concerns raised by residents two years ago. Some of the changes included bumping the leases from 90 day to one year terms and limiting the number of fire pits allowed on the property.

One speaker said while he is not for or against the Benny Boyz development, he did question the community on what it needs to do to move forward. He cited

Elenko, Jack 1926 - 2017

It is with sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, Jack Elenko on August 6th, 2017.

Jack passed peacefully after his last day was spent surrounded by family at Invermere Hospital. Jack is predeceased by his daughter Iris Brown of Unity, Saskatchewan, 2 grandchildren, and his 9 siblings.

Jack grew up near Biggar, SK, and spent most of his prairie life working at farming, logging and construction.

He married his sweetheart, Olga and they celebrated their 67th anniversary this summer. He was a ‘Jack of all trades’ with a gift of ingenuity and building things to last, always lending a hand to his church family, neighbours, children and grandchildren. His physical labour and generosity touched many lives. They have resided in Fairmont Hot Springs since 2000, where he has enjoyed his family, golfing, and keeping the home fires burning. He has left his imprint on our hearts forever, but sadness will be replaced with joy, knowing his body is now whole, and he is with Jesus.

A service to honour his life will be held Saturday, August 12th, 2017, 2 pm at Lake Windermere Alliance Church in Invermere, B.C. The Elenko family wish to thank the nurses and doctors of the Invermere Hospital who cared for him, and the Home care aids who stayed with him. In lieu of flowers, Jack wishes to have donations made to Power to Change website online (p2c.com) specified for the ministry of James Huculak. (Formerly Campus Crusade for Christ).

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Residents submit their petition to Mayor Ute Juras Wednesday, August 2nd during the hearing. Photo by Lorene Keitch his own house assessment that has dropped $80,000 over the last eight years. He also spoke about other communities that have similar RV parks and the positive response they have had with the developments in their own communities.

The final individual to speak to the matter angrily told the attendees that something needs to be done, and Benny Boyz is trying to do something to help Canal Flats. While statements against the proposal garnered applause throughout the night, this speaker’s remarks also drew applause.

Mayor Ute Juras concluded the public hearing, stating, “No decision has been made on our behalf.”

Prior to the August 2nd public hearing, Benny Boyz submitted an alteration to their plan but then withdrew it. Legally, the village of Canal Flats must now hold a second public hearing because of the new information even though it was since withdrawn. A second public hearing will be held at the civic centre Wednesday, August 30th at 6:30 p.m.

James, Valerie Lynne (née Ball) May 19, 1954 - August 4, 2017 Valerie fought a long battle against a relentless, vicious liver disease. But on Friday, with courage, strength and dignity, she asked for an end to her suffering. With her family at her side she peacefully slipped away from us. A loving Mother, Granny and Partner, she leaves behind her two wonderful children, Michael (Deborah Book) and Kelly (Matt Perepolkin), her three cherished grandchildren, Hugo and Marcus James Book, Misha James-Perepolkin, and her loving husband of 41 years, Wes. In Winnipeg, Saskatoon and Calgary, Valerie nurtured her two children as they grew towards adulthood. Once settled in Calgary she graduated with an MBA from the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Management, where she stayed on to work as an administrator with the student cooperative program. Taking early retirement allowed her to move to the valley with Wes and spend several years travelling the world together. Valerie was an active valley volunteer with Friends of the Library and the GOGO Grannies. She enjoyed quilting, gardening and knitting but her family was her greatest Joy! The family would like to thank the staff at the Invermere and Foothills Hospitals, especially Dr. Dibb, for the care and kindness given to Valerie.

Please consider making a generous donation to Valerie’s charity of choice: the Stephen Lewis Foundation/ Columbia Valley GOGO Grannies-Sisters.

The public is invited to review and comment on Operating Plan #18-1 being prepared by BC Timber Sales under its approved Forest Stewardship Plan #601. Comments will be accepted on or before August 30, 2017.

Operating Plan #18-1 includes proposed logging and road construction located in the vicinity of: South Moyie – Cranbrook TSA Peavine – Cranbrook TSA Cedrus – Invermere TSA Cranbrook – Cranbrook TSA Maps can be viewed online at: www.for.gov.bc.ca/bcts/areas/tko/tko_FSP.htm Click on “Kootenay Business Area’s Operating Plans” and then “Operating Plan 18-1 East Kootenays” Comments must be submitted in writing to: BCTS Planning Forester, East Kootenay Field Team 1902 Theatre Rd, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 7G1 tko.ref@gov.bc.ca Ph. 250-426-1766, Fax 250-426-1767

NORMAN JEFFERSON June 19th, 1921 to July 23rd, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norman Jefferson at the age of 96 years. Norman leaves behind his sons Garry (Rosalie), Marvin (Donna); Daughters Jean (Ken), Jane (Randy); 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Plus many, many nieces and newphews.

He is predeceased by his wife Margaret, mother, father, brother and 2 sisters, sons Jimmy and Bryan, and daughter-in law Sheila.

Norman was born in Kennedy, Saskatchewan where he grew up, married the love of his life, Margaret, had three sons. He moved to Athalmer in 1954.

Norman built their little house and moved the family into it in 1959. They lived in the same home until 2014 when he was placed in Ivy house. Norman loved to build and fix things and did so until 2005, at which time he spent his days with his faithful dog Jazz until her passing in the spring of 2014.

He will be missed by all that knew him for his gentle ways.

We wish to thank all the staff at Ivy House for their care and the nurses and Doctors for the care they gave to him.

Rest in peace, we will miss you.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday August 12th, 2017 At 1 pm at Copper Point Resort Quartz Room

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YOUR MONEY Are You Ready To Retire?

If you can answer yes to a number of items on the below list, you might be ready to retire.

Is your home paid off?

High housing costs and financially dependent adult children are two of the main reasons why many people are entering retirement in debt. As mortgages are usually a family’s single largest monthly expense, those with a mortgage should consider continuing to work until it is paid off. Plus, a debt-free home can be a financial safety net: people can rent a portion of it, downsize and live off the proceeds or take out a reverse mortgage.

Do you have a workplace pension?

About 32 per cent of Canadians have a workplace pension plan of some sort. While the lucky few have a defined benefit pension plan which guarantees a certain amount of income in retirement, most pension plans nowadays are defined contribution pension plans, which require a closer look. Nevertheless, those with a workplace pension may be in a better position to retire than those without, but both should seek advice from their financial advisor.

Are you 65 or older?

Most Canadians age 65 or older qualify for Canada Pension Plan (CPP) income and Old Age Security (OAS) benefits. The maximum CPP benefit in 2017 is $1,114.17 per month and OAS currently pays $578.53. Both programs must be applied for about six months in advance of collection. Lower income earners may also qualify for an

OAS top-up called the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).

Are your children self-sufficient?

At some point, children fly the coop and become responsible for themselves. Parents whose children are still in school, either secondary or post-secondary, or are supporting their children financially for other reasons may wish to postpone retirement.

Can you live on a budget?

According to a recent study, the average retired Canadian couple spends about $3,000 per month on regular living expenses. This figure does not take into account travelling, entertainment, new vehicles or other large purchases, however. Many experts suggest a more realistic budget would be between $4,000 - $5,000, which includes entertainment and a modest amount of travelling.

How will your retirement compare? Start by writing a list of all your expected retirement income and expenses to see if you will have enough. Be sure to include things like gifts, subscriptions, and entertainment such as golf memberships and restaurants. Then test-drive the budget for a six month period to see how it goes. If you’re successful, you might be ready to retire. If not, some re-evaluating may be necessary.

Can you weather a market downturn?

Young investors generally welcome market downturns because they provide better buying opportunities. Retir-

ees, on the other hand, can’t always afford to wait for their investments to bounce back. Therefore, it’s important that those considering retirement speak with their financial advisor about how to better position their portfolios to withstand a market downturn.

For example, one’s advisor may decide to shore up their cash or short-term bond investments to provide income during potential rough patches in the markets. He or she may also advise lowering overall portfolio risk, possibly over a multi-year time period leading up to retirement. In any case, be sure your advisor is aware of your plans and retirement time horizon to ensure your investments are ready when you are.

Do you have multiple sources of income?

Those with varied sources of income such as RRSPs, pensions, rental properties and business income may be better prepared for retirement, as their income will be less reliant on any one aspect of the market cycle. Further, those who have built up multiple assets generally have more options than those who have not. For example, a person could choose to sell their business or rental property for a lump sum, or keep it as a source of income.

Final thoughts

Making the decision to retire is life changing, and should not be taken lightly. Be sure to discuss your intentions with your financial advisor. He or she will be able to help you make the most of your retirement.

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Culinary delights at Panorama this fall

By Lorene Keitch Pioneer Staff As summer marches towards the cool of fall, Panorama Mountain Resort is offering an autumn to look forward to full of gastronomic delights.

It will be a season of savoury foods at Panorama, kicking off with the first of what is hoped to be an annual event: the Local Feast Long Table. Organizers wanted to create a dinner with locally-sourced food and are working on a menu now that incorporates much of what our Valley grows, brews, roasts and harvests.

“It’s the first time we’ve ever attempted this,” shared event coordinator Clarissa Amaro. “We’re pretty excited about it.”

Ms. Amaro explained they are still locking in the final menu for the five-course feast as they want to ensure the local producers they are working with will have enough of the ingredients selected for the menu this September. Some of the local companies involved will include Kicking Horse Coffee and Arrowhead, where they are talking about ways to use beer in unique ways such as a possible beer bread.

Chef Daniel Goldsmith is looking forward to preparing this unique feast for guests.

“The Local Feast Long Table Dinner is a representation of the connection to the land, food, and people that

Arrowhead Takeover and gourmet BBQ cookoff will coincide with Panorama’s Ridge Walk weekends. File photo share this remarkable area. We are excited to prepare a special, locally-sourced meal highlighting the incredible flavours and producers found in the Columbia Valley and Kootenay region,” said Mr. Goldsmith.

While the menu is in the works, the venue is set.

This will be (weather dependent), an al-fresco dinner, right through the centre of the Panorama village.

“It will be fine dining with a casual atmosphere,” described Ms. Amaro, adding while the table will be fully dressed, there’s no need to dress up yourselves. It will be family-style eating, with big platters of each course served to the table.

The Big Eli blues band will be providing the soundtrack for the evening’s festivities.

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happening Saturday, September 2nd. Ms. Amaro urges culinary enthusiasts to buy their tickets soon. Tickets are $95 per person.

Following the long table event will be a takeover by local brewmasters Arrowhead at the T-Bar grill. They’ll be unveiling one of their autumn flavours and one of their brewmasters will do a talk about different types of beers and the brewing process.

Next up in the fall foodie’s calendar is a gourmet BBQ championship. Taking place Saturday, September 23rd, this event will pit Panorama chefs against each other in a culinary challenge to make the best ribs that include a mystery ingredient.

“They will get a little bit of advance notice so they can kind of start prepping,” said Ms. Amaro. “They have to flavour the meat with what’s in the mystery box.”

Alongside the ribs (chicken and pork), will be gourmet side dishes such as jalapeño and cheddar cornbread, tier and bacon baked beans, and grilled corn with mustard vinaigrette. Tickets are $55 per adult, $35 for kids 12 and under.

For more information on these and other events taking place at Panorama, visit www.panoramaresort.com/ events/.

The Arrowhead Tap Takeover and gourmet BBQ cookoff coincide with Panorama’s Summit Ridge Walk weekends, taking place September 16th, 17th, 23rd and 24th.

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A hot weekend in the Valley called for plenty of outdoor activities this past weekend. Many residents and visitors of the Valley took advantage of the sun and hit the beach for the Lake Windermere Ambassadors Summer Splash event starting top left working clockwise. A popular event at Summer Splash was paddle board yoga, brother, sister duo enjoyed taking a dip in the lake, Shea Mooney age seven with his nana Diane Phillips from Calgary, a family of three visiting the Valley from Calgary, Richelle Loeppky, Alex Hogg and husky puppy Maya enjoying the farmers market, Ainsley Ohler, Rhett Ohler and Nancy Wiswell, Yukiya Ishigura, Isaura Ishigura, and Yuma Ishigura new residents to the Valley enjoying some ice cream.

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Off-road vehicles banned in the backcountry

By Nikki Fredrikson Pioneer Staff BC Wildfire Service has placed a ban on the use of an off-road vehicle for recreational purposes on Crown land. The prohibition includes the Southeast Fire Centre, Cariboo Fire Centre and Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human caused wildfires.

“The ban includes all of the Southeast Fire Centre which includes the Elk Valley all the way to the Alberta border and all the way up to Revelstoke. This is a complete ban,” said Doug Clovechok, MLA for the Columbia River-Revelstoke riding.

Mr. Clovechok and fellow Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka found themselves inundated with phone calls and emails from concerned citizens. Mr. Clovechok reported they were, ‘quite frankly scared to The off-road ban took place Friday, August. 4th. death’. prohibition to be put into place, speaking with Doug “This is not a political decision; this is a decision that has been made by experts who work in Donaldson, minister of Forest, Lands, Natural Resource this field. They’re the ones that are responsible for mak- Operations and Rural Development.

“Our job as MLAs is to put those concerns in front ing decisions and determinations,” said Mr. Clovechok.

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cision, I think, made the right decision,” said Mr. Clovechok. As Mr. Clovechok explained, the ban on off-road vehicles means you can’t take anything in the back country that has a motor.

“The prohibition itself, which prohibits all off-road vehicles on crown land, is under section 12 of the Wildfire Act,” said Mr. Clovechok.

Anyone found in violation of the prohibition can be subject to a $767 ticket.

Any person who either contributed to a fire or caused a wildfire due to the use of an off-road vehicle may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.

“We’re not messing with this. This is serious business,” said Mr. Clovechok.

The ban was put in place starting at noon on Friday, August 4th. Enforcement of the off-road vehicle ban will fall on File photo three entities: the RCMP, natural resource officers, and conservation officers.

The prohibition on off-road vehicles does not restrict use on private lands or national parks.

The public is asked if they see anyone in violation of the ban to report the violation through the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.

HERE TO SERVE YOU Quality Homes & Contracting

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UPHOLSTERY

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Pioneer Classifieds

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

GARAGE SALES

ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

OBITUARY

HOUSE FOR RENT

LOT/ACREAGE FOR RENT

GARAGE SALE: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Furniture, household items, sports equipment, camping gear and more. Location: NEW HOUSE MULTI STORAGE, 450 LAURIER ST, INVERMERE.

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.

Fairmont: Women only 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., Thursdays. Fairmont Lions Club house 5003 Hot Springs Rd.

For what I believe to be the biggest most self-less and courageous Cheers in a very long time to Todd Rotvold. You risked your life at the Island Pond fire in hopes to save our cattle, running through fire to save our livelihood, our everything.

Please see page 17.

4-bdrm house in Invermere.

Available Sept. 1st. $1,800/mo + utilities + DD, N/P, N/S. Call 403246-6680.

Lot for mobile home. No pets.

Phone 250-342-9390

Sat., Aug. 12th, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 129 Westside Rd. (just across Toby Creek bridge) household items, sports equipment, books, dog house, truck canopy.

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 250342-8255.

A CLASSIC FINALÉ Enjoy the final duel between the great Grand-Pianos of the valley.

And all the tuneful trimmings.

From Violin to voice to world Fusion at our Grand Fundraiser at Christ Church Trinity, Saturday, August 26th at 2 p.m. For info 250-2700106.

Cheers to whoever had the house party with the fantasic music!

Cheers to Peter. It’s time you saw the light.

CHEERS & JEERS

Cheers to AG Foods (Valley Foods) for their generous donation of a box Cheers to Westland Insurance, of bags for our upcoming Saturday you are polite, knowledgeable and bag sale at the Invermere Thrift JEERS saved me lots of money! CHEERS &Store!

Sponsored by

Cheers to my wife on our 20th anniversary. Your beauty and intelligence shame the angels.

Cheers to parents for letting their kids be kids. Most life lessons cannot be taught.

Cheers to badgers on the Toby Road. You have cute feet.

A tremendous CHEERS to all the firefighters, helicopter pilots, water bombers, ground crew and all the behind the scenes personnel.

YOU ARE ALL AN EXTRAORDINARY GROUP OF PEOPLE who work day and night to keep us safe.

ANNOUNCEMENT

NOTICE

Effective Friday, July 14th, 2017 our deadline for booking classified ads is Friday at noon. #8, 1008 - 8th Avenue PO Box 868, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

N E W S PA P E R

Cheers to Marhyn and Hayleigh at Circle Café for always having the best service. Y’all are so kind!

Ph: 250-341-6299 info@columbiavalleypioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

Cheers to the Judge who fined the person $2500 for feeding wildlife.

They should fine people on phones, texting.

(Editor’s note: they do!)

Jeers to the terrible drivers in town, who refuse to stop at stop signs, don’t yield or use signal lights, speed and don’t dim their lights.

LOST AND FOUND FOUND: Binoculars in the Wilmer Wetlands. To claim and Identify please contact 250-688-0267.

STORAGE NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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

COMMERCIAL SPACE Prestigious retail space in downtown Invermere is available for first time in 20 years! Upgraded character building has 1,500 sq. ft. on both main floor and lower level.

Contact Karl: 250-270-0049, karl.zurcon@gmail.com.

TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT Radium: 2-bdrm, 2 bath townhouse, double attached garage. A/C, Everything on one level, deck, firepit, N/S, pets negotiable. References required. Available November 1st. $1400/mo, 306-921-7885.

2-bdrm 2.5 bathroom Townhouse for rent downtown Invermere.

Located in the Purcell Point complex behind Valley Foods. Each bedroom has a full ensuite! 1200 sq. ft. Single garage. All appliances included.

Pets OK, N/S, available Sept 1st. $1150/mo + DD + utilities. Kevin at 403-615-7640.

HOUSE FOR SALE

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Home, Garage, Guest House and rental on Acreage in Town. Great View, priced to sell. Call 250-3429636. Please leave a message.

BUSINESS FOR SALE Business for Sale: Grant’s Foods, 503 7th Ave, Invermere. Now reduced to $39,000 O.B.O. Includes inventory and equipment. Email gkelly2@telus.net.

MISC. FOR SALE TOP QUALITY HAY Round bails stored in shed. Phone Elkhorn Ranch 250-342-1268.

WHY RENT? Lake Windermere Pointe Condos Mortgage payments from under $700/month.

Condo fees and mortgage payments can be less than rent payments. Possible rent-to-own opportunities for qualified buyers OAC. Own your home with only $4,000 in your wallet.

CONDO FOR RENT Akiskinook Resort: Ground level larger end unit, 1-bdrm fully furnished condo, newly renovated, indoor pool, hot tub. $800/mo includes cable. Call or text 403281-3991.

HOUSE FOR RENT 2-bdrm, 1 bath, half vaulted ceiling, lots of windows. Small yard, storage shed, electric and wood heat. N/S, pets negotiable. 20 min. from town. References required. $1,200/mo hydro included, available August 1st. 587-5776884.

T: 778-527-2121 F: 778-527-2122 E: rockiesrealty@century21.ca

www.C21rockiesrealty.com

Ken Becker

Owner/Realtor™

Joe Evanoff Realtor™

Dave McGrath

Associate Broker™

250-342-1161 250-341-7045 250-341-1967

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FIREWOOD

BOATS FOR SALE

Support Rockies Hockey firewood.

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

BOAT FOR SALE: 15’ Chrysler Marine Beam 64” 90 hp Mercury Force Outboard, Fitted Cover, Trailer. $3500. 250-342-0231. jmsode@ gmail.com.

Seasoned Dry Fir $220 a cord, split and delivered locally.

1/2 cords available.

250-342-3300.

Pine Firewood. Pine and Fir available in any quord size. Call 250-342-1586.

BOATS FOR SALE Boat: 2008 Crownline 19SS 19 ft. with 4.3 liter 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 $22,000 O.B.O.. Call 1-403390-8755.

SERVICES 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.

B.B.’s Home & Lawn Care Services

Cleaning, Professional Packing and Moves, House Checks, Lawn and Handyman Services. Call 250-6882897 or 403-861-8782.

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SERVICES

HELP WANTED

NO JOB TOO SMALL

DRIVEWAYS PARKING LOTS ASPHALT SEALING FREE ESTIMATES 1-888-670-0066 EAST KOOTENAYS 1-877-955-5648 WEST KOOTENAYS Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Environmentally friendly products.

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

HELP WANTED 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.

HELP WANTED

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.

Black Forest Restaurant is looking for a full time Server. Previous experience required in a busy, upscale restaurant. Email, call or drop off resume. 250-342-9417, careers@blackforestrestaurant. com.

Strands Old House Restaurant

is accepting applications for Servers, F/T or P/T, experience in casual fine dinning an asset.

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

is looking for up to two (2) new people to join our team:

BOOKKEEPING/ ADMIN

BOOKKEEPING/ ADMIN APPRENTICE

Flexible, Professional, Accurate, Efficient & Reliable Computer Savvy QuickBooks Pro!

Reliable, Flexible, Professional, Hardworking, Math & Computer Savvy Coachable Candidate.

More details at wellsbusinesssolutions.ca/careers or on our facebook page. Applications close November 14th at 4pm.

NOW HIRING MASSAGE • ESTHETICS • SALON IN-ROOM SERVICES AVAILABLE

Senior Stylists Master Stylists Estheticians Registered/Certified Massage/ Spa Therapists Guest Service Agents Apprentice Hairstylists

RELAX REWIND RENEW

We offer: Competitive compensation Premier working environment Resort discounts Mobile App client engagement Rewarding company environment

Please send your resume and cover letter to columbiavalleyspa.com Mihaela Bihun, Spa Director Download our mobile app.

Mihaela.bihun@columbiavalleyspa.com or call 250-688-8481

See more Help Wanted ads on page 28.

JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM! If you are an enthusiastic & hard working individual looking for an organization which focuses on energizing & engaging its employees, send us your resume today!

COOKS | SERVERS | ROOM ATTENDANTS | SECURITY OFFICERS SHUTTLE-BUS DRIVERS | RV RESORT ATTENDANTS | TURFCARE WORKERS We offer a competitive salary & benefits package with access to all Resort amenities, including golf, hot springs & skiing.

Please send your resume to David Sheedy at hr@fhsr.com or fax to 250.345.6616.

FairmontHotSprings.com 250.345.6070

time Didja know? We hire fulldule to & part-time. We’ll make a sche accomodate you!

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Barista/Sales Person INTERIORS

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Warwick Enterprises Ltd is looking for an enthusiastic part-time administrative assistant to support our team.

Job Description: • Maintenance of client and project files • Entering payments and bills into QuickBooks • Maintain and order office supplies • Answering office phones and directing calls • Maintain accurate filing system • Aid in the preparation of customer month end statements • Assist in other general administrative duties as required • Retail support in Paint and Flooring store as required • Manage and coordinate Social Media content and platforms.

for a cheerful, responsible, energetic team member who would enjoy serving our customers and loves fresh pastries and coffee.

If you like to work in a welcoming, quickpaced, creative environment we would love to hear from you!

Apply with a resume at the Bakery Store or e-mail to office@invermerebakery.com The Invermere Bakery Downtown Invermere phone (250)342-4422 fax (250)342-4439 invermerebakery.com Open 7:30 am – 6 pm

Job Posting: Education and Employment Coordinator, Full-time

Please forward your resume to info@warwick-interiors.com or Fax 250-342-3546

This position is responsible to oversee all aspects of the Shuswap Indian Band’s Education and Employment programming. In addition, duties will include the provision of culturally based learning activities and providing ongoing support to students and band members. Key Areas of Responsibility of the Education and Employment Coordinator’s duties include the following: •

The CED AND LANDS MANAGER will oversee the development and implementation of the Shuswap Indian Band Community Economic Development Strategy as well as oversee the Shuswap Indian Band Resource Office in the administration of the Shuswap Indian Band Land Code.

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Applicants will possess excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.

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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, community planning, economic development or a related discipline with a minimum of 4 years related experience; A good understanding of financial statements, reports, budgets, cash flow projections, general accounting procedures; Successful experience working with First Nations communities, governments, organizations or businesses; Experience in strategic planning in a community development context; Experience in community servicing agreements, infrastructure planning and maintenance; Develop and review land interest agreements, leases, right-of-way and permits; Implementing the Shuswap Indian Band Code; Managing communications with Land Code Committee, Band members and the public; Monitoring and authorizing expenditures within approved budgets; Represent the Shuswap Indian Band Land and Resources Office in meetings, workshops and communications; Report to Council and Committees as required; Play the lead role in the development of land administration and resource related policies, procedures, bylaws and laws; Conduct other duties as directed to advance the Shuswap Band’s objectives for education, employment and entrepreneurship.

Preference will be given to persons who have been actively involved in leading successful economic development and planning projects, other community business initiatives and the proven ability to oversee and manage capital projects in addition to implementing the Shuswap Indian Band Land Code.

Please forward your resume no later than August 15, 2017 outlining your qualifications to: Attention: Lorena Tegart Shuswap Indian Band Box 2847, Invermere, BC V0A 1K2 ea@shuswapband.net

the bakery

Career Opportunity

Qualifications: • Proficient usage of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook • QuickBooks skills would be an asset • Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

Job Posting: Community Economic Development and Lands Manager, Full-time

Invermere, BC

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Administer the AANDC Education program (elementary to post-secondary) and ensure compliance to all the program terms and conditions.

Deliver cultural awareness training, advice and other initiatives to administration, school staff, students and partners with the objective of increasing their understanding of Secwepemc aboriginal culture and traditions, with an emphasis on land-based activities.

To serve as an advocate for Shuswap Band learners, in particular those who are members of the Shuswap Indian Band.

Work closely with the Aboriginal Education Workers and school guidance staff to ensure students have the appropriate prerequisite qualifications to pursue post-secondary education in the most appropriate career path for long term success.

Facilitate an increase in Shuswap Band learners’ participation in sports, outdoor activities, drama and other extracurricular activities.

Facilitate opportunities for Shuswap learners.

Grow existing and new partnerships to develop a long term funding pool that supports scholarships, bursaries, living and travel allowances, and other needs that directly contribute to advancing learning, job readiness, retention and advancement.

Communicate the numerous scholarship and bursary programs available for Shuswap Band learners, assist with making applications and monitor learners to ensure they take advantage of these opportunities.

Assist Adult members of the Band in pursuing education to assist in employment.

Work with youth and parents to identify educational opportunities for strengthening families and encouraging life-long learning.

Work with prospective employers, mentors and trades training partners to build (i) employability skills and job readiness; (ii) increase employment opportunities across a diverse range of sectors; and (iii) enhance job retention and opportunities for promotion within organizations.

Work with agencies and the business sector to advance interest and capacity for entrepreneurial initiative by Shuswap Band members.

Conduct other duties as directed to advance the Shuswap Band’s objectives for education, employment and entrepreneurship.

Please forward your resume no later than August 15, 2017 outlining your qualifications to: Attention: Lorena Tegart Shuswap Indian Band Box 2847, Invermere, BC V0A 1K2 ea@shuswapband.net

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

Bakers Helper

Career opportunity for a responsible, energetic team member who enjoys baking, cleaning and likes to be organized.

Your duties will include the production of pies, cookies and assist bakers with various tasks. You will also keep the bakery clean by operating the dishwasher and cleaning some of our machines.

We offer a year round position with health benefits and regular 2 days off.

If you are interested, please apply with a resume at the bakery Store or e-mail to peter@Invermerebakery.com

The Invermere Bakery 1305 7th avenue 1.250.342.4422 www.invermerebakery.com

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AAplace placeto tostay. stay.

Customer Service Representative Customer Service Representative Whether you’re looking for an opportunity to start your Whether you’re looking for an opportunity to start your career in financial services or want a role you can grow in career in financial services or want a role you can grow in for the long term, join BMO Bank of Montreal® as a Service for the long term, join BMO Bank of Montreal® as a Service Representative and turn your potential into performance.

Representative and turn your potential into performance.

As part of a team of financial professionals, you’ll deliver As part of a team of financial professionals, you’ll deliver great customer experiences by identifying and meeting great customer experiences by identifying and meeting customers’ financial needs. We’re behind you with the customers’ financial needs. We’re behind you with the training, guidance and resources to help you succeed, and training, guidance and resources to help you succeed, and the encouragement to define a career that’s right for you. the encouragement to define a career that’s right for you.

BMO Bank of Montreal® is committed to an inclusive, BMO Bank of Montreal® is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By embracing equitable and accessible workplace. By embracing diversity, we gain strength through our people and our diversity, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. perspectives.

For more information and to apply online, please go to For more information and to apply online, please go to bmo.com/careers and use the Detailed Search function in bmo.com/careers and use the Detailed Search function in our Job Search section. Locate job ID # 1700013365. our Job Search section. Locate job ID # 1700013365.

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Best Paints art gallery + glass studio PERMANENT PART-TIME, SEASONAL FULL-TIME GALLERY POSITION The effusion art gallery+ glass studio is looking for a gallery assistant who has fantastic communication skills, to start in August/September.

Applicants must have the following qualifications : • a background or interest in contemporary art • retail sales and customer service experience • computer skills (Word, Outlook with some design and layout experience) • interest in photography • creative writing ability • able to do some physical work Please drop off, in person, a brief cover letter w/resume, or email it to: info@effusionartgallery.com 1033 7th Ave, lnvermere.

Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE Best Paints is a branch of Warwick Enterprises Ltd. With knowledgeable staff and highest quality products we are a leading supplier of Benjamin Moore paints and Sikkens stains in the Columbia Valley. If you are committed to customer service, passionate about interior design and have a keen eye for color then Best Paints is the place for you.

Job Description: • Assist customers in a professional and timely manner • Provide knowledgeable product assistance to customers, assessing their painting needs and advising solutions • Tint, mix and color match paint • Process all sales transactions using QuickBooks POS • To actively participate in all store activities including stocking shelves, pricing, inventory ordering, maintaining displays and keeping store clean and tidy • Energy and ability to multi-task in a busy environment • Ability to work rotating Saturdays and lift up to 40 lb.

Qualifications: • An eye for color and a strong interest in interior decorating.

Please forward resume to Email: info@warwick-interiors.com or Fax: 250-342-3546

Passion or interest for Beer, Wine and Spirits?

is accepting resumes.

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

Administrative/Logistics Assistant Eagle-Eye Tours is based in Windermere and is Canada’s largest birding tour operator, offering 50+ tours worldwide each year. To keep the show on the road, we need someone who can handle correspondence with our clients and help pull these tours off without a hitch. This is a long-term position where we can discuss your preferred number of hours/week. You will have a variety of tasks to keep you busy from researching hotels in Australia to responding to clients interested in visiting the Arctic. This office-based job requires that you can manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Core responsibilities include: • Client correspondence (inquiries, invoicing, etc.)

• Website and database maintenance • Logistics (booking of hotels, vehicles and flights) Requirements include: • Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, email) • Ability to work independently • Excellent customer service skills • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) • Rigorous attention to detail and strong organizational skills • Ability to manage competing priorities • An interest in travel • Familiarity with social media Additional beneficial skills or experience could include: • Graphic design • Marketing (web or print) • Bookkeeping • An interest in birds and birding We offer a competitive wage, flexibility, interesting work, and a collegial positive work environment. We anticipate work beginning early to mid-September.

Please submit your resume and a brief story about a personal travel experience by noon on August 23rd to Cam via travel@eagle-eye.com. Ph: 250-342-8640

In front of Canadian Tire

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for great people to join our team. Supervisory and Sales Associate positions available.

We are looking for people who will: • Maintain a high level of customer service • Maintain a high level of product and service knowledge • Generate sales • Participate in merchandising and promotional activities • Ensure accuracy in all transactions, inventory, and procedures • Participate in all manners of store maintenance

• Stock shelves with product • Work in partnership with Store Managers and other employees to maximize store sales and in-store presence • Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and attitude at all times • Rate established based on position and experience

Experience in retail and/or hospitality would be an asset but not necessary.

We offer professional and personal growth through educational opportunities. If you are interested in working in a fun productive environment submit resume to: Jennifer McLennan invermereliquorstore@gmail.com or hand deliver to Invermere Liquor Store, Attn: Jennifer McLennan

HELP WANTED Peppi’s Pizza is hiring a part time/ full time dishwasher. Please come by to have a chat or send your resume to p.fuel@yahoo.ca.

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

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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.

Eagle-Eye Tours

PO Box 340, Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0 • Ph: 250-347-6455 • Fax: 250-347-9068

Utility Maintenance Labourer The Village of Radium Hot Springs is seeking a Utility Maintenance Labourer. This is a wide spectrum position entailing a variety of tasks related to the construction, maintenance, operation and administration of municipal water and sewer utilities, roads, parklands and facilities, buildings and grounds, machinery and equipment, sidewalks, and infrastructure.

The job description, which includes the expected skills, education, and certifications, may be viewed on the Village website: www.radiumhotsprings.ca/node/805 This is a non-unionized position based on a 40 hour work week with the usual hours of work being 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., five days per week. This position will involve working during weekends, evenings and holidays when on assigned standby duty or during unusual circumstances. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

The deadline for receipt of applications will be August 25th at 4 p.m. Only those applicants short listed will be contacted for an interview. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Bruce Zwiers, Public Works Superintendent: Bruce.Zwiers@radiumhotsprings.ca Applications may be sent to the attention of Mark Read at: The Village of Radium Hot Springs PO Box 340 4846 Radium Blvd Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0 Mark.Read@radiumhotsprings.ca

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Registration open for EK hockey camp

By Corey Bullock Kimberley Bulletin The BC Hockey Zone program was developed last year to allow local hockey players to play at the highest level and allow Districts to provide regional teams and pull from a greater draw zone. This means elite players are able to play at the highest level, at home, without having to move to a different zone, district or province.

Last year the EK Minor Hockey Committee piloted this program, and this year will be the first year for this system to go full swing in East Kootenay.

Leann Smith, Secretary Treasurer for the EK Minor Hockey Committee says every player at the Bantam and Midget level who reside within the boundaries of the East Kootenay District are eligible.

“Last season the Regional Zone Pilot Program was implemented in the Okanagan and had a very successful season, allowing players in the region the opportunity to participate in Tier 1 and Tier 2 hockey,” said Smith. “The teams are operated coordination with the EK District and BC Hockey to provide all athletes an opportunity to play at an elite level in a professionally coordinated program.”

Kimberley Minor Hockey is the host association for both teams this coming season. Organizers are hoping to spread around over the season practices within other communities within the district as well as some home games, but the bulk of the ice will be Kimberley. Some of the benefits of this program include enhanced player development, showcase and scouting opportunities and purchasing power for quality program experience.

“This allows local associations to focus on grassroots hockey programming and allows minor hockey associations to better understand how Rep fees are utilized, as well as taking the pressure off of the associations to have to try to come up with quality programming within the playing rules,” Smith said. “At the District level we have the District Zone committee which has at least one representative from each association within the EK District that have overseen the Policy and Procedures manual for each team as well as working with BC Hockey to Develop the League Budget; the District Zone Program Deliv-

ery group is made up of the team officials (coaches and team managers) to implement the program; and a District Zone Coordinator (EK Leann Smith) who oversees both the Program Delivery Group and Committee working in conjunction with BC Hockey to operate the program,” said Smith.

The BC Hockey Zone Program is currently accepting applications for coaches, assistant coaches and managers at bchockey.formstack.com/forms/zone_program_ staff_applications. They also suggest sending a cover letter and resume to ekmha@ shaw.ca as a back up, so that no one is missed. Applicants must be minimum Division One certified, must have Respect in Sport and the CAAT tool as well as a criminal record check. They are encouraging all who meet the minimum requirements to apply.“We are trying to provide a high quality program for everyone involved,” said Smith. “It should be noted that at the Bantam level we are looking to the Head Coach to be HP1 certified.

The program is also looking for players. Registration is now open for the EK identification camp (tryouts) being held on Friday, August 18th in Kimberley. All players must register for the camp on the BC Hockey website for these tryouts.

Registration is typically until three or four days prior to the event, but players are encouraged to register early so they can coordinate bringing in the evaluation team.

The camp is $200 per player, plus GST for a total of $210.

“We are very excited to be announcing shortly an affiliation with the Kootenay Ice, that will benefit not only the players but the coaching staff of both zone teams,” said Smith.

“This program will also see our officials within our district benefit, the higher level of play will allow for more experience not previously seen in the district,” Smith said.

“The zone committee has been working very hard behind the scenes to get everything in place for the 2017/18 season, and looking beyond to ensure the kids within our district have the opportunities to play at a higher level without having to leave the area to play the game they love. To the committee this is not a one year plan but a program that can be in place for many top players for years to come.”

Tickle the ivories Kimberley pianist Arne Sahlen captivated crowds throughout the day at the Invermere Farmer’s Market. The entertainer has played too many shows to count in the Upper Columbia Valley and his melodies at the market on Saturday, August 5th drew appreciation from the crowds.

Photo by Nikki Fredrikson

PUBLIC NOTICE: Site C Inquiry Initiated The BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) has initiated an inquiry into BC Hydro’s Site C project, as directed by the Provincial Government in Order-in-Council (OIC) 244 on August 2, 2017.

The full scope of the inquiry is set out in the government’s terms of reference for the OIC, which is available online: http://www.bcuc.com/Sitecinquiry.html.

The inquiry will be handled in two phases. In the first phase, the BCUC will gather information and produce a preliminary report. Those parties who would like to submit data and analysis to be considered for inclusion in the preliminary report are invited to submit that by no later than August 30, 2017. Data and analysis submitted during this first phase must be within the scope of the OIC. Opportunity for public comment on the preliminary report will be provided during the second phase of the review. Process details for the second phase will be provided once established.

GET MORE INFORMATION To find out more about how to file data and analysis on the questions above, please check our Site C website at: http://www.bcuc.com/Sitecinquiry.html. The BCUC will make arrangements with members of the public not able to access or submit information online. In these instances, please contact our office using the contact information below.

British Columbia Utilities Commission P: 604.660.4700 TF: 1.800.663.1385

Suite 410, 900 Howe Street Vancouver, BC Canada V6Z 2N3 E: Commission.Secretary@bcuc.com

All documents filed on the public record may be made publically available on our website at www.bcuc.com.

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Wellness Workshop HQ offers holistic approach to health

By Lorene Keitch Pioneer Staff

Purnima Gosavi is interested in your health and wellness. With her new business in Radium Hot Springs, Ms. Gosavi offers a holistic approach to health.

“Basically, I’m serving the people who may be suffering chronic aches and pains due to injury, illness, stresses,” shared Ms. Gosavi. “Stresses may be due to family issues, depression, anxieties, grief and loss.”

She uses combined therapy forms of counselling and restorative yoga to help her clients get better.

“They go hand in hand,” she explained. “I also offer meditation, gentle yoga and dance movement.”

Ms. Gosavi has been counselling for more than 25 years. She moved to Radium Hot Springs from Surrey this past February to start her own private practice.

“It has been so wonderful. We’re loving each day and each moment here,” Ms. Gosavi stated. “People here are so warm and welcoming.”

The other component to Ms. Gosavi’s practice is corporate yoga, to promote a healthy work-life balance, reducing stress and anxieties for staff.

“I have been hearing, especially people in the care and service sectors, they are understaffed and overworked. A lot of them, like first responders, they go into burnout syndrome or compassion fatigue.”

She offers corporate services both in her studio or at workplaces.

If you are interested in learning more about Wellness Workshop HQ, Ms. Gosavi offers a Wednesday evening session from 7-8 p.m by donation. Her business is located in unit #8 of the Radium plaza, above the Radium library.

CBT helps agriculture grow Agricultural producers in the region now have access to a new service offering technical support and expertise to help them succeed. Kootenay and Boundary Farm Advisors is a free service that is launching this summer.

The regional districts of Central Kootenay, Kootenay Boundary and East Kootenay have partnered with Columbia Basin Trust to provide the service. The new program offers agricultural expertise to producers to improve the efficiency, productivity and viability of their farming or ranching operations.

The services are free and open to agricultural producers working towards commercial viability in the regional districts and Columbia Basin Trust region. Services include expert advice on topics such as irrigation, pest control, production, water, soil, climate change and research.

“The program is active now with work building up to full services next

Thank you!

Regional District of East Kootenay

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

2017 Lake Windermere District Lions Charity Golf Day & BallFest 10

Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena Arena Concessions Contractor The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is looking for a qualified applicant to manage the Arena Concessions at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena for the upcoming 2017/2018 season. Please provide a proposal outlining your food industry experience, menu options, and a list of references, along with a business plan to the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Interested individuals and companies are asked to contact Colin Peet, Recreation Services Supervisor at 250-342-6712 or cpeet@rdek.bc.ca for more information.

SEALED PROPOSALS marked “Regional District of East Kootenay - EMMA Arena Concessions Contractor” will be received by the RDEK - Columbia Valley Office, 4956 Athalmer Road, Box 2319, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 until 4:30 pm MDT, Wednesday, August 16th 2017.

The RDEK reserves the right to arbitrarily accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive irregularities at its own discretion. It also reserves the right to arbitrarily reject any proposal submitted by a contractor that has a disputed account against or due by the RDEK or against whom the RDEK has a disputed account. The lowest or, any proposal will not necessarily be accepted and the RDEK reserves the right to negotiate terms and conditions with the successful proponent.

Colin Peet, RDEK Recreation Services Supervisor 19 - 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

spring,” explains Rachael Roussin, program coordinator. “Producers can now sign up and share their challenges, helping us connect them to appropriate technical expertise and develop workshops and educational opportunities.”

The Kootenay and Boundary Farm Advisors program evolved out of the work of the Regional Agricultural Liaison Services that the regional districts and the Trust collaborated on.

Keefer Ecological Services Ltd. (KES) has been awarded the Kootenay & Boundary Farm Advisors contract.

KES has expertise in sustainable agriculture and a breadth of experience in agricultural program development and management, which includes providing extension services.

To sign up or learn more about Kootenay and Boundary Farm Advisors services, visit the KBFA website at www. kbfa.ca or call 1-800-958-7174.

The Lake Windermere District Lions Club thanks all of the sponsors of our recent Charity Golf Day and Ballfest 10. All proceeds of these two recent events will be used for sports initiatives around the valley. The success of both events would not have been possible without the support of these individuals and businesses: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Scheffer Foods Inc. Taynton Bay Spirits Columbia Valley Sign Artists Mark Topliff Four Season Bobcat Kicking Horse Coffee NAPA Auto Parts Peppi’s Pizza Walker’s Repair Centre YBS Line Painting - Cranbrook Mineral Mountain Zipline Tours - Fairmont Aquair Water Kinsmen Club of Invermere Invermere Volunteer Fire Department Invermere Glass Max Helmer Construction

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Lordco Auto Parts Green Andruschuk LLP Diamond Heating & Spas WSP Canada K5 Mechanical Remax – Wende Brash Remax – Randy Brash Invermere Home Hardware Valley Hair Styling Lambert Insurance Columbia Valley Sewer & Drain Superior Propane OK Tire & Auto Service BC Hydro Maxwell Realty – Bernie Raven Maxwell Realty – Glenn Pomeroy Canwest Propane

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Pepsi Pharmasave Canadian Tire - Invermere Invermere Veterinary Hospital Nite Frames Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy Best Western Invermere Palliser Printing Murray Brothers Drywall Rocky River Grill Gary Ruault Online Automotive Redeye Rentals Ray’s Music - Kimberley Hi Heat Insulating Ltd. HD Railings & Screenrooms Cy & Laurie McConnell Copper Point Golf Course

We hope to see all our golf and slo-pitch participants out again next year.

THANK YOU ALL Have something to say? Letters to the editor can be e-mailed to news@columbiavalleypioneer.com

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FAITH

Streams of Dreams

By Father Gabriel St. Joseph’s Catholic Church “Shall we to the Toby Creek,” asked my friend from Edmonton. I nodded my head in agreement.

He continued, “People say that it is a beautiful sight to look at and behold when it is in spate.”

His excitement aroused a curiosity in me to explore the roots of Toby Creek.

We began our expedition on a hot summer day in July, which took us to the glittering waterways of Toby Creek along with the lush green panoramic mountain top of Panorama. Immersed in the grandeur and beauty of the mountain, my friend enjoyed the fresh water stream of the Toby Creek along with the thick and dark mountain terrain. He would have taken at least a couple of hundred pictures of this fascinating creek during our visit. When we reached the top, I told him that streams are essential for the water cycle and groundwater recharge. They also serve as corridors for fish and wildlife migration. In his amazement he said, “It looks like heaven, beautiful and wonderful.” In fact, awe inspiring, “How good God is to provide us with this scenic beauty!”

Downhill we drove around the arena and he was thrilled to watch the youngsters skating, biking and hiking. “It’s fantastic to see these young people occupying with several skill activities,” he whispered, while I was reading the board that was erected near the arena. The

“Streams of Dreams” phrase attracted me very much amongt other information that is found on the board. I was beginning to make a connection between the streams of skills and the hopes and dreams of these youngsters.

How vibrant they are, with agility, briskness and enthusiasm, each one practices his or her skill to make a difference and to achieve the hopes and dreams of their life.

I mused and prayed, that someday someone from this little community and from this arena might become a world famous superstar, bringing glory and honour to our life.

But within seconds, my mind was flying with the dreams of the young King Solomon as we read in 1Kings 3:4-15, “God appeared in a dream to Solomon who was just made king and said,” Ask what you would like me to give you’. Solomon replied, ‘Give your servant a heart to understand how to discern between good and evil’.

Solomon asked for wisdom. In fact God himself was surprised by the answer of Solomon because he did not ask for victory, riches and long life, rather he asked for wisdom. The Bible continues that God was pleased with this answer of Solomon since he asked for wisdom and in His goodness, blessed him with a heart full of shrewdness along with all the rest of the blessings.

Saint Paul in 1Corinthians 1:23 writes, “Jesus Christ is the power of God and wisdom of God”. May our young people be blessed with this wisdom that comes from God, so that they may be able to trust in His Almighty power to achieve their hopes and dreams, rather than trusting in their streams of skills alone. Skill development is good but trust in God’s power is better. Let them dream big everyday with the hope that God will bless them in their pursuit. As adults, shall we assist them to imbibe this greatness of heart.

DARE Recognition…

On August 2nd Sgt. Bob Vatamaniuck, the commander of the Columbia Valley RCMP detachment, presented an RCMP Commanding Officer’s Certificate of Appreciation to retired teacher Joanne Espinel. Ms. Espinel was recognized for her imperative involvement in the DARE program while she was a teacher at JA Laird elementary School. Her dedication towards the education of young people and her innovative ways of enhancing their self esteem truly impacted many young lives. Ms. Espinel’s energy and dedication to DARE delivery in the Columbia Valley, in partnership with the RCMP, will always be cherished.

Photo courtesy of Columbia Valley RCMP

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, August 13th, 10:30 a.m.

COMBINED BEACH SERVICE … at Kinsmen Beach. Pastor Murray Wittke [Valley Christian Assembly] ministering.

NO “K.I.D.S.” Church this morning.

Kindergarten-Grade 1 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 Avenue, 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.: St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats.

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

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

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

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. David Morton • 250-417-5017 RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m.

President Rick Daniels • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-421-3756

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

Let’s Make Cancer History

www.cancer.ca

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