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March 19, 2010
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and wildfire suppression, and the history of fire regime in our area. Rick is currently a Type I Incident Flames blazing, huge spirals of Commander and manages an active smoke billowing into the sky, helicopprescribed fire program in the mounters circling and diving, “Fire! Fire!” tain parks of Kootenay, Yoho and Banff. Running water lines, buckets of water, Rick is currently working towards a chopping trees, clearing areas, “Hurry! Masters of Science at the University of Hurry!” Victoria with a focus on establishing a Managing fires is a huge endeavour better understanding of mixed severity and takes lots of planning and science. fire in Kootenay National Park. Rick Kubian As Fire/Vegetation Specialist for Banff, To hear Rick’s stories, join him Yoho and Kootenay National Parks, Thursday March 25th at 7:30 pm in DaRick Kubian knows all about fires and has been man- vid Thompson Secondary School’s theatre, Invermere. aging them since 1990. “Managing Fire in the 21st Century” is the second At his upcoming presentation, Rick will paint an presentation in this year’s Wild Voices Speakers Series incredible picture of how his teams help to restore “Nature and Science”, brought to you by the Friends fire’s natural cycles to our mountain parks and the cur- of Kootenay National Park and Parks Canada. rent challenges facing fire managers in western North Watch for the Friends’ AGM on April 20th and America. the Aquatic Connections presentation with Shelley His story includes climate change, prescribed fire Humphries on April 22nd! Submitted by Deborah Griffith Parks Canada
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• Maximize efficiency and Minimize smoke – upgrade to a new, EPA certified stove • Rebates - $500 in Invermere $350 in Radium Hot Springs, Canal Flats and Areas F & G • A limited number of rebates available on a first come, first served basis • Last year for provincial funding Participating retailers are offering additional discounts during March and April! Advanced Wood Burning Stoves Ltd. – Kimberley 250.427.3394 C & M Fireplace – Cranbrook – 250.426.2681 Diamond Heating and Spas Ltd. – Invermere 250.342.7100 Fernie Home Hardware - Downtown – 250.423.4496 Fernie Home Building Centre – 250.423.4694 The Fireplace – Cranbrook – 250.426.4427 Invermere Home Hardware – 250.342.6908 Old Tyme Spa & Flame Ltd. – Cranbrook – 250.426.7093 Home Hardware Building Centre – Cranbrook – 250.426.6288
(Limited Rebates Available) Ask the “Catalytic” Specialists and WETT Certified Advisor Technician for details. Kootenay Woodstove Exchange Program, March 1st to April 30th.
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For more information, contact your local municipality, RDEK, or program coordinator at 250.427.9360, or woodstoveexchange@wildsight.ca