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PHOTO BY STEVE JESSEL/THE ECHOCanadian icon David Suzuki speaks passionately to the sold-out crowd at the Invermere Community Hall on Friday (June 1) on the future of the economy and the weaknesses of the current economic system. For the full story, turn to page A5.
Th e Nature of Th ingsJudge rules in favour of IDPS
Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks has prov-en to be the unwitting catalyst to a nationwide “Day of Action” that took place on Saturday (June 2) at the offi ces of 54 Conservative MPs across the country in protest of the federal government’s proposed omnibus budget bill, Bill C-38.
Members of the Invermere Deer Protection Society (IDPS) have won a major court battle against the District of Invermere (DOI) in the lat-est chapter of the Invermere deer cull saga.
Th e DOI had made an application to dismiss the civil lawsuit fi led against the district in Feb-ruary for its deer protection bylaw permitting a
Wilks' comments inspire protesters
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Attempt by District of Invermere to dismiss lawsuit unsuccessful
Kootenay-Columbia riding joins nationwide rallies against Bill C-38
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cull and to recover legal costs from the IDPS; how-ever, on Tues-day, May 29, a Supreme Court of Brit-ish Colum-bia judge ruled in favour of the IDPS, meaning they are free to continue with their suit to challenge the DOI Urban Deer Management Program.
Th e district had unsuccessful-ly argued the lawsuit was now a moot issue as the deer cull per-mit had already expired, but the judge agreed with the point made by the IDPS that the 2011 council decision to reduce In-vermere urban deer numbers to 50 carried implications well into 2014.
“Th e district is saying that there’s no point in continuing the lawsuit because the cull is over and the permit is expired, but there’s nothing stopping them from killing deer in 2013,” IDPS president Devin Kazakoff told Th e Valley Echo.
IDPS lawyer Rebeka Breder said the judge agreed with her argument that the lawsuit was not a moot issue. However, there was another reason the judge had stated, which Breder felt was especially important.
“If I were to take anything away from this decision, one of the reasons that he decided not to dismiss [the lawsuit] is because he found that the is-sues that we’re dealing with have much broader implica-tions in B.C. when it comes to animal control,” Breder said. “I think that’s key, because there aren’t any precedents right now in B.C. dealing with how much public consultation, if any, is required in animal con-trol matters.”
Breder feels this case could set exactly that precedent, and believes it could have Canada-wide implications if the court’s verdict is in their favour when
the case is fi nally heard, likely in the fall or potentially some-time next year.
Th e IDPS (formerly known as the Invermere Deer Protection Organization, or IDPO) sprang up shortly before Invermere was set to begin their deer cull, which took place in February. Th e cull was one of several deer control measures coun-cil fi rst agreed upon at a DOI meeting in August 2011. Dis-trict council made the decision based on the recommenda-tions made by the DOI Urban Deer Management Commit-tee, but Ka-zakoff said the infor-mation ob-tained by that com-mittee is suspect, in particular regarding the overall deer count numbers.
“We’re challenging the bylaw based on the fact that they ad-opted the deer committees rec-ommendations, which were not done scientifi cally and were not done properly,” Kazakoff said.
Kazakoff , as a former member of the deer committee before being removed by the district, said that from his fi rsthand ex-perience the counts were done by unqualifi ed persons and in some cases, he claims, even by children. He also believes the count should be held in the spring or summer, as opposed to the winter months. Stan
Markham, who was named the new chair of the deer commit-tee at a DOI meeting on May 22, was not available for comment under the committee's terms of reference set out by council.
“Th e fi rst and foremost thing is to have the proper research done by the proper people,” Kazakoff said. “We advocate for non-lethal solutions if it is determined there are too many deer in town, which we don’t even know if that’s the case.”
DOI chief administrative of-fi cer Chris Prosser said there are further scheduled counts
planned for later this year, but declined to comment on the IDPS claims that the count was improp-erly done.
“ T h e y aren’t sci-
entists either,” Prosser said.“I know that it’s been tossed
around that we’re looking for money, but that’s not the case at all, we’re not asking for money,” Kazakoff said. “What happens here could have implications for the whole province and the rest of Canada too. Of course we’ve all been on edge, as a lot hinged on what the judge decided, so we’re all extremely happy about it and now we can move on. It’s a huge win for the organization and it’s a great feeling to know that we’re still making a diff er-ence out there, and that we can still stop these culls.”
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No precedents for animal control
“The fi rst and foremost thing is to have the proper research done by the proper people.”
DEVIN KAZAKOFFINVERMERE DEER PROTECTION SOCIETY PRESIDENT
ECHO FILE PHOTOA new court ruling gives the Invermere Deer Protection Society the freedom to pursue its lawsuit against the District of Invermere.
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Please be Bear Aware: Parks Canada
With the warmer temperatures, the wildlife are coming down into the val-ley to feed and after multiple bear sight-ings throughout Kootenay National Park along Highway 93 South in the past sev-eral weeks, Parks Canada has issued a bear warning for the Olive Lake area and the truck area pull out along Highway 93 South in Kootenay National Park near Ra-dium Hot Springs.
“Th ere are still snowbound areas at higher elevation, so typically this time of year you fi nd bears making a living at low-er elevations,” Parks Canada Communi-cations Offi cer Omar McDadi said. “A lot
of things are greening up in the valley, and in particular there are dandelions.”
Th ere have been multiple sightings of a grizzly bear in the area, as well as a family of black bears foraging on natu-ral foods, including dandelions. Th e
most recent sightings come from an area known as Dolly Varden, which lies about 40 km from Radium Hot Springs.
Parks Canada has also heard reports of people feeding the bears in this area. As feeding bears can cause bears to become
conditioned to approaching humans for food, this only promotes further con-fl icts, which more often than not will re-sult in a bear being destroyed. Th e family of black bears in particular are reported to have been recently fed by humans. Th e public is asked to report any sight-ings of people feeding bears by calling 1-888-WARDENS.
“Th e old saying is, ‘A fed bear is a dead bear,’” McDadi said. “Bears will associ-ate food with humans, which is danger-ous for bears and for people.”
Parks Canada recommends when out in the park to travel in groups if possible, keep your dogs on a leash, carry bear spray and know how to use it.
“We’re just reminding everyone to to be bear aware, to keep bears and people safe,” McDadi said. “Don’t approach bears, and please defi nitely do not feed bears.”
For more information, visit Parks Canada at www.pc.gc.ca.
“Wilks’ disclosure made us realize that it was important to both express people’s concerns about the budget bill, but that it was also important for us to encourage Conservative MPs to represent their constituents,” said Jamie Biggar, the executive director for Leadnow.ca, the ad-vocacy group that organized the event. “Th ey need to stop [Bill C-38], split it apart, and start over by inviting Canadians to help them make laws that will work better for everyone.”
Th e Kootenay-Columbia rid-ing protest rally was co-ordinat-ed by Meghan Anderson, the University of Alberta wildlife biology student based in Revel-stoke who organized the now-famous constituent gathering that springboarded Wilks into the national spotlight for pub-licly stating on May 23 that if 13
other MPs joined him to the 30 people in attendance, he would vote against the bill.
When concerned members of the Revelstoke community met with Wilks to discuss Bill C-38 — the said meeting organized by Anderson — Wilks openly admitted that a number of back-benchers, himself included, also had concerns about the bill but that party politics dictated he had to vote for it, Anderson told Th e Valley Echo.
“He said, ‘Look, if you want me to run as an independent I’ll run as an independent,’ and I’m not really sure if he meant that sincerely,” Anderson said. “It wasn’t clear.”
A video of the group discus-sion was posted online to You-Tube, quickly making national headlines and leading Wilks to backtrack and issue a statement via his website the next day lending his full support to the bill, although he went on to say
later at a meeting of the Cran-brook Chamber of Commerce that he still didn’t agree with the
bill in its entirety, reported the Revelstoke Times Review.
Bill C-38, the budget bill in-troduced by the Conservative government on April 26, is a 425-page document with 753 clauses amending federal poli-cies in the areas of human re-sources, immigration, the envi-ronment, and more.
Unpopular changes include increasing the eligibility age for Old Age Security to 67, limiting the political activity of charity groups, eliminating the govern-ment-funded National Round-table on the Environment and the Economy, deregulating fi sheries protection to promote development and limiting pub-lic input in the environmental review process.
Th e bill has drawn criticism across the political spectrum, including from former Conser-vative cabinet ministers and members of Prime MInister Harper’s own caucus, stated
the Leadnow.ca press realease. Th e Day of Action protest
took place outside Wilks’ of-fi ce in Cranbrook at 2 p.m. with 25 people in attendance. Wilks saying that he and other backbenchers didn’t support Bill C-38 is giving people hope that something could change, Anderson said.
“Th at’s what we needed to hear,” she said. “Th ere’s weakness within the party and there’s hope that something great can hap-pen, that we can actually make change; otherwise, you’re often faced with this Conservative wall, it’s hard to break through that wall and get anything.”
On Monday (June 4), organi-zations representing milions of Canadians darkened their web-sites in protest against the pro-posed federal bill, redirecting web traffi c instead to blackout-speakout.ca and urging people to take action via petition, let-ters and social media.
Protests to federal buget bill continue nationwide
PHOTO BY ALAN DIBB/PARKS CANADAA number of bears, including this family of black bears have been sighted in Kootenay National Park in the last several weeks.
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Bear warning issued for Kootenay National Park
SUBMITTED PHOTO BY MEGHAN ANDERSON
A protester holds a sign urging MP Da-vid Wilks to vote against the proposed budget bill at a rally in Cranbrook on Saturday (June 2).
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Public's feedback on Columbia River Treaty wanted
In order to make a comprehensive decision on whether to continue, amend or terminate the Colum-bia River Treaty when it comes up for review in 2014, the B.C. provincial government is asking Columbia River Basin residents and First Nations to contribute to the review process.
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treaty as long as ten years’ notice is given, making Sep-tember 2014 the latest date for giving notice to do so.
Because of the 1963 Canada-British Columbia Agree-ment, which requires Canada to obtain B.C.’s agree-ment before amending or terminating the Columbia River Treaty, the B.C. provincial government is lead-ing the 2014 review.
Hosted by the Province in collaboration with the Co-lumbia River Treaty Local Governments’ Committee and the Columbia Basin Trust, seven community con-sultation workshops are taking place between May 29 and June 20 — the nearest meeting for Columbia Val-ley residents is set for June 19 in Golden.
For in depth information on the treaty and the re-view process, and to join the online discussion forum, visit the offi cial website at www.gov.bc.ca/columbi-arivertreaty where comments and questions are also welcome.
Find out more about the Columbia River Treaty from Columbia Basin Trust at www.cbt.org/crt.
NICOLE [email protected]
Canada-U.S. river management agreement coming up for renewal in 2014, input sought
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Suzuki speaks to a spellbound audience
Invermere was abuzz with the arrival of award-winning scientist, environmen-talist, broadcaster and author David Su-zuki, but during his presentation at the Invermere Community Centre on Friday (June 1), the audience was so silent and attentive that you could have heard a pin drop while he was speaking.
Th e Wildsight-sponsored presentation gave those who attended a very personal look at what kind of man Suzuki is, a man who is truly passionate about the cause he supports. At times playful and witty, Suzuki showed a wide range of emotions during his hour and a half presentation and, at one point, was nearly in tears as he described what was important to him in his life, as taught by his father. He came off as determined, and at times vulner-able, but overall as an incredibly inspir-ing model for what many people aspire to achieve in their own lives.
His message was simple. Th e fi ght that he wages, and has waged for so many years, isn’t about corporations versus the environment, or him against the government. Th e message was about the very survival of the human species.
“I feel that these are truly remarkable times,” Suzuki told the assembled crowd of roughly 500. “We are at a moment when decisions that are made or ig-nored are going to determine, I believe, the fate of all humanity on earth.”
Suzuki touched on a wide range of sub-jects, delving deep into the annals of hu-man history to add context to much of his presentation. Th e ever-growing hu-man population was a sticking point, as he explained the growth and overall eco-logical impact of our species is unprec-edented in the history of our planet.
“We have become a new kind of force on the planet,” Suzuki said. “Th ere has never been a single species of plant or animal able to alter the biological, physical and chemical properties of the
planet as we are doing now... we are al-tering the planet on a geological scale.”
Urgency was something Suzuki tried to impart as well. He quoted colleagues who felt it was simply too late for hu-manity, who have said we had passed too many “tipping points” to be able to change course now.
“I don’t think there’s any point to say-ing it’s too late, we’re going to fi ght to the end anyway to make this a better world regardless of if it’s too late,” Suzuki said.
Th e problem, Su-zuki explained, is that we have reached a point in our society where we elevate the economy above the very things that keep us alive. As economy and ecology derive from the same root word — ecos, Greek for dwelling — he feels that all economic principles or developments should ad-here to ecological principles. Air, water and food are the very things that keep us alive, and yet so many governments worldwide, including our own, do not enact policies that are ecologically sus-tainable. Th e urgency, he said, comes from the need each of us should feel to provide a better world for our children.
“I can assure you at this point in my life, I have no hidden agenda,” he said. “I speak to you, truth that comes from my heart — you know that I don’t have to run after fame, money, or power. I now speak as a grandparent, and that is my agenda — is the future that I leave when I pass on, for my grandchildren.”
Suzuki said he wanted us to shift our focus from a system that places equal or greater emphasis on society and
economy as opposed to the environment, because the environ-ment is so much big-ger than those two other aspects of our lives.
“Environmentalism isn’t a speciality or a
discipline, it’s a way of seeing the world,” Suzuki said. “Follow your heart, because we need everyone to see the world dif-ferently. We need everyone to be an environmentalist.”
Before the audience had a chance to ask questions, Suzuki shared one fi nal story that was especially dear to him. When his father was dying of cancer, Su-zuki moved into his home to take care of him, and said that time with him taught him the greatest lesson of all.
“In the time we spent together, he kept saying ‘David, I die a rich man.’ He nev-er once said, ‘Do you remember that big house we owned in London, Ontario, or that car I bought in 1987, or the closet full of fancy clothes... ‘ Th at’s just stuff . All we talked about was family, friends, and neighbours, and the things we did together. For my father, that was his wealth, that’s what gave his life mean-ing,” Suzuki said, his voice cracking with emotion. “Happiness, that’s what life is about. It’s not about running after all this stuff , and we’ve forgotten that.”
Catching up with audience members once the presentation was concluded, it was easy to tell that Suzuki had made quite an impression.
“I’m really inspired that David is will-ing to talk as an elder, not looking for any fundraising or donations, but open-ly honest, and that’s what we need,” said Sadie Parr, who drove from Golden to see Suzuki’s presentation.
“I thought it was inspiring,” echoed Dave Atkinson, of Invermere. “To hear a speech like that about something that concerns all of us, coming from some-one as knowledgeable as Dr. Suzuki and with as much passion as he has about it... it brought it down to a very human level.”
NEWS
Wildsight presentation conveys emotional message of urgency, hope
STEVE [email protected]
PHOTO BY STEVEN JESSEL/THE ECHOThe intergenerational audience at the David Suzuki event at Invermere Community Hall on Friday (June 1) gives David Suzuki a standing ovation following his presentation.
“Follow your heart, because we need everyone to see the world differently.”
DAVID SUZUKICANADIAN SCIENTIST, BROADCASTER
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Something on your mind?
Is the bill really so bad?
Staying on top of national news, especially that to do with federal politics, can be taxing on your time, and mental stamina. Sometimes the issues, or what some have decided are the issues on any given day, appear so overburdened with confl ict, debate, strife and bureaucratic red tape, it's enough to make you shut off the TV or throw aside the newspaper and vow to never pay attention to the news again.
I mean, life can be frustrating as it is. Who wants their stress levels heightened on a daily basis be-cause of what a bunch of bureaucrats in Ottawa can and can't decide on?
However, every once in a while, out of the melee of laws, legislation, bills and policies, trickles some-thing that — within a matter of weeks, and even days — gets the whole country talking.
And that's when you need to perk up and pay at-tention. Now that Bill C-38 has hit the national air-waves and headlines from coast to coast with its boatload of changes to laws that previous govern-ments have worked very hard to enact, enough Ca-nadians are angry, yes, upset, yes, and even afraid enough to start a new conversation.
Who wants to have to wait two more years before collecting the old age insurance you've been pay-ing into all your life? Who wants an already opti-mum Employment Insurance system to be further streamlined, increasing the mental duress that one already experiences when un- or under employed? Ok, so getting rid of the penny might be a bit of a no-brainer but throwing that development into the mix along with a frightening array of decisions that will open up Canada's environment to profi t-driv-en international development is downright scary.
Th is isn't about environmentalists versus capital-ists. Because even if you happen to be one of the top-earning capitalists in the country, you are go-ing to want to know that salmon will keep return-ing to the river where you fi sh, or snow will keep falling on the mountains where you ski, or the air you need to survive is going to stay clean for gen-erations to come. Canadians are at one with their environment and we have worked very hard to be that way. Can one bad bill really throw it all away? I hope the MPs in Ottawa are listening, scrap the cur-rent 400+ page document and start over, because I — for one — really don't want to fi nd out.
Dear Editor:I’m at a loss to read letters by out-of-
towners who complain of rudeness and indiff erence found in Invermere stores. I have lived in many diff erent communities large and small here in Canada since emigrating in 1978 and can say with confi dence that Invermere businesses come up tops when it comes to helpfulness, kindness, interest and sharing a smile to brighten one’s day.
Margaret O’SullivanInvermere
Dear Editor:We want to thank the Regional Dis-
trict of East Kootenay (RDEK) for or-ganizing planning meetings to assist in reaching a reasonable solution to Windermere’s water needs. We are en-couraged with RDEK’s desire to seek a solution that refl ects Windermere’s core values — that is, its visions and goals. Th ese visions and goals should guide RDEK in its choice of a private or public solution to the Windermere water upgrade. Th e planning meet-ings may also provide insight into Windermere’s attitude about joining with other communities to implement water system improvements.
As the planning process moves be-yond these fi rst meetings, we hope that RDEK will take advantage of some of the technical capabilities available in the community to help refi ne and pres-ent alternatives for upgrading the water system. Fortunately, there are citizens in the community who have the necessary experience. One of these professionals, Steve Lackey, has proposed for criti-cal review the “Th ird Alternative” that seems to meet the provincial health re-quirements, future Windermere growth and optimum use of the old fi re hall. Last year, in two separate meetings, Steve presented this proposal to ap-proximately 70 Windermere citizens and later to the RDEK representative from our area and RDEK senior staff . In each meeting, this “Th ird Alterna-tive” provided meaningful discussion of opportunities for the Windermere water upgrade. Th is proposal could serve as a focus for providing relevant input to the RDEK planning process. To that end, those of us who partici-pated in developing it last spring have a list of questions (for the public) that might provide answers to some of the fundamental planning issues.
1. Was the “no” vote last summer a rejection of the fi nancing for water system improvements or simply (as we believe) a rejection of the concept
of purchasing bulk water from a pri-vate entity?
2. Does the Windermere community wish to have RDEK undertake a review and refi nement of the “Th ird Alterna-tive” concepts developed last sum-mer? Do they want the results of that review presented in a public meeting?
3. If the water system improvements can be planned to accommodate fu-ture expansion, what growth capac-ity is the current population willing to pay for now... 10 years (22 per cent growth), 15 years (35 per cent growth), 25 years (65 per cent growth)?
4. If a fi nancing method can be de-veloped that includes recovering the cost of growth capacity, such as a con-nection charge for new subdivision lots, is the current population willing to pay for greater growth capacity?
5. Is the Windermere community willing to plan for connections to Terra Vista, Akiskanook, Indian Beach and/or others provided that an equitable cost allocation is developed?
Answers to these questions would seem to be basic for continuing the planning of water system improve-ments for Windermere.
Sincerely, Doug Anakin, Mike Haltman and
Steve LackeyWindermere
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
NICOLE [email protected]
Local businesses the 'tops'
Water Upgrade Revisited
www.invermerevalleyecho.com A7The Valley Echo Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Community Calendar
A little, or a lot, of publicity never hurts
Ramble On — Marilyn Berry, Publisher
Somebody mentioned to me a while back that we need to do more to bring aware-ness to our valley in order for our economy to improve. Th is was a month or two ago and I responded that we really had received a fair bit of nation-wide press lately. Th e two top-ics I thought about at the time were the Whiteway project and the deer cull. Both ends of the spectrum as far as how we would like to be perceived perhaps, but you know the old saying about there being “no such thing as bad public-ity,” so here is a little more along that vein…
In the past week, the renowned Dr. David Suzuki visited and spoke to a capac-ity crowd at the community hall. Several children from the area will be able to tell their children and grandchildren that they saw and heard the
famous scientist speaking in their hometown. Th ose who attended were truly inspired by his address and still amazed that he was in our small community.
Th e saga of the deer in our community continues… and will keep on as the lawyer for the Invermere Deer Protec-tion Society suggests their suit against the District of Invermere may be precedent-setting for future animal control issues throughout the province.
Our MP David Wilks has also brought the spotlight to this riding with his comments regarding Bill C-38. He has been forthright in speaking with his constituents about procedures in Parliament and the roles various politicians play in government.
Th e Columbia Valley Cham-ber of Commerce’s Women
in Business group met last week for a canoe/kayak in the Columbia River wetlands. Th is was not necessarily a newsworthy event but I wanted to bring it up because this is a unique habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals that is known about throughout the world. We are very fortunate to have it in our backyard to enjoy.
So is it true, did Oscar Wilde get it best when he said, “Th e only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about”? Is this notori-ety helpful?
I don’t think there’s any doubt in anybody’s mind that we live in a little bit of para-dise from a purely esthetic perspective. Are we doing all we can,or should, to invite the world to join us? Th at does, of course, bring up the question, do we really want to do more?
WEDNESDAY JUNE 6•Scrabble Night, Invermere Public Library, 6 -8 p.m.•Canadian play-wrights, Lucia Fran-gione, José Teodoro and Robert Plowman, present readings, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, ages 14+, 7:30 p.m.•Ladies' Night kayak or canoe down the Columbia river. 6 - 9 p.m. 250-342-7391
JUNE 810•BritsBest Classic Car Show, Radium Hot Springs.
FRI JUNE 8•Danny McBridge exhibition opens at Artym Gallery, 6 - 9 p.m. Show runs until June 15.
SAT JUNE 9•Bighorn Football reg-istration, Bighorn fi eld, 10 a.m. $100 to register and season starts in September. •Radium Days, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Parade, market, kids zone and more!•Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club Will Schmidt Me-morial Rifl e Shoot.
THURS JUNE 14•RDEK community discussion on Wind-ermere Water System. 2 - 4 p.m., and 6 - 8 p.m, at Windermere Community Hall.
SAT JUNE 16•RDEK community
discussion on Wind-ermere Water System. 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Win-dermere Elementary School gym.•Canadian Cancer So-ciety's Relay for Life
EVERY SUNDAY•Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5.•Radium Seniors’ Carpet Bowling, 1:30 p.m., Hall.
EVERY MONDAY•Gentle drop-in carpet bowling, 1:30 p.m., Seniors' Centre.•Cadets, 6:30-9 p.m. for boys and girls, ages 12-17. Cost: FREE (includes uniform). Info: Rick Dendy 250-341-1509.•Duplicate Bridge, 6:30 p.m., Invermere Se-niors’ Hall, $2/person. Visitors welcome.•EK Brain Injury Support Group, 1-3 p.m., Family Resource Centre. Info: 250-344-5674.
1st & 3rd TUESDAY•OPT clinic, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Inv. Health Unit, 850-10th Ave. Confi -dential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing.
1st TUESDAY•Invermere Camera Club 7 p.m. Tanya, [email protected].
EVERY TUESDAY•Yoga THRIVE- Yoga for Cancer Survivors. Hot springs studio, Fairmont Village Mall. For info Jan Klimek
250-342-1195.
EVERY THURSDAY•Cadets, 6:30-9 p.m. for boys and girls, ages 12-17. Cost: FREE (includes uniform). Info: Rick Dendy 250-341-1509.•Children's Air Rifl e Program, with the LWDRGC, Inv. Com-munity Hall, 7 - 8:30 p.m., free of charge, ages 6-15. Learn safety, marksmanship, equip-ment provided.
1st WEDNESDAY•1st Wednesday of every month. Scrabble Night at Invermere Public Library. 6 - 8 p.m. Bring your boards! Call 250-342-6416.
EVERY FRIDAY•Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5.•Preschool Story Time at the Invermere Public Library, 10:30 a.m. For info visit in-vermere.bclibrary.ca.
EVERY SATURDAY•Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5.
2nd SUNDAY•LW Alliance Church Sing and Celebrate, 7 p.m. For more infor-mation call Clarence Stauff er, 250-342-9580.
PHOTO BY NICOLE TRIGG/THE ECHOA nature-oriented networking event for women took place on Monday, May 28. The 1.5-hour long paddling excursion by kayak and canoe through the Columbia River Wetlands was organized by the Columbia Valley Chamber of Com-merce in collaboration with Columbia River Kayak and Canoe.
Your rural capital project may qualify for a donation between $5,000 and$25,000. Find examples of past projects on our website.
Apply online between May 7 and June 18.
www.agrispirit.ca
Communitymatters
Fundraising?Maybe FCC can help
Paddling posse
A8 www.invermerevalleyecho.com Wednesday, June 6, 2012 The Valley Echo
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will be an all-day event featuring music from a wide range of genres, from blue-grass and blues to folk and jazz. Con-fi rmed acts attending include bluegrass group John Reischman and the Jaybirds from Vancouver, folk cabaret band Ma-ria In Th e Shower, Juno award nominee Mark Koenig and a whole host of local acts featuring such favourites as L8 and the Dry Gulch Gamblers.
Th e festival is a production of the non-profi t Steamboat Mountain Music Soci-
ety. which aims to raise funds for musi-cal scholarships and bursaries for valley musicians.
Early bird tickets are now available for $30 in Invermere at One Hour Photo, in Fairmont at Smoking Waters Cof-fee Shop, at the Skookum Inn in Win-dermere, at Meet on Higher Ground in Radium and at Pip’s Country Store in Edgewater. After Th ursday (June 7), ticket prices rise to $35 so be sure to get your ticket soon.
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Rescued bear cub passes away at wildlife shelter
A rescued orphan bear cub that was found on Westside Road just south of Invermere and fl own to a wildlife rehabilitation cen-tre in Smithers last week passed away on Friday (June 1) evening, much to the sorrow of staff at the Northern Lights Wildlife Society (NLWS) shelter.
Local elementary students who were anticipating giving the cub a name for the dura-tion of its stay at the centre and following its progress until its planned release next spring will also be sadly disappointed.
Invermere conservation offi cer Greg Kruger said staff at the cen-tre immediately had concerns due to its small size and dehy-drated state when the baby bear arrived at their facility Wednes-day (May 30).
"Right away they could see there was an issue with the cub," Kruger said. Th e staff member he spoke to said if they could pull the cub through the week-end, then it would survive.
"Th en I got the call Friday eve-ning that it had passed away."
Th e baby male black bear was estimated to have been ten to
twelve weeks old and had been on its own for approximately two weeks prior to being cap-tured, according to Kruger.
“We were monitoring it for the fi rst few days just hoping the mother would come back,” he said, “but after a few days of it being seen by itself, we had a good indication it was or-phaned for whatever reason.”
After its capture on Tuesday (May 29), the bear cub was diag-nosed as malnourished but oth-erwise healthy at the Invermere Veterinary Hospital by Dr. Mark Zehnder, who drove the cub to
Cranbrook International Air-port for its air transit to Smith-ers after it spent the night in the hospital’s overnight kennels.
Before leaving the valley, the orphaned bear made the rounds to Windermere, Eileen Madson Primary, and J A Laird elemen-tary schools where students had the chance to see it sitting in a small cage in the back of Kruger’s pickup truck and ask the conser-vation offi cer questions.
“I wanted all the kids to have an opportunity to see a wild bear cub,” Kruger said. “Main-ly, I just wanted to give all the
young students of Invermere a little bit [of a] better connection with wildlife.”
Conservation offi cers were made aware of the bear by pub-lic reports of sightings four ki-lometres south of Invermere along Westside Road.
It took almost a week before the cub was successfully cap-tured. A larger live trap proved futile as the baby bear was not heavy enough to trigger the door to shut.
“We knew it was going in and feeding in the trap,” Kruger said, “so we put out a smaller
trap and he went in that.”Nothing was learned about
the mother, but because the cub was found near a roadway, she could have been involved in a collision with a vehicle. How-ever, if the mother was dead, a cub this age would have stayed with her body unless the body was taken, said Kruger.
“We also have hunting season right now,” he said. “It’s against the law for anyone to harvest a bear that’s in a family group, but we can’t say for sure.”
Another possibility is that it was abandoned by its mother who would have stayed with her larger, healthier cubs, he added.
Th e mission of the NLWS is to off set the human impact on orphaned wild animals, NLWS co-founder and manager An-gelika Langen told Th e Valley Echo. Bears that go into reha-bilitation are usually orphaned due to human intervention, but sometimes it’s because of natu-ral causes, she said.
Th is isn’t the fi rst time the shel-ter has accepted an Invermere bear. Two years ago, one ar-rived before Christmas that was slightly older and near-starving.
Th e shelter is currently hous-ing eight baby bears as well as 25 cubs from last year that are ready for release, Langen said. Th ey’re kept divided by region which makes transport-ing them back for release much easier, she said.
An orphaned baby black bear rescued near Invermere has not survived rehabilitation eff orts
NICOLE [email protected]
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PHOTO BY NICOLE TRIGG/THE ECHOInvermere conservation offi cer Greg Kruger learned Friday (June 1) that the orphaned baby black bear he captured just off Westside Road on Tuesday (May 29), which was fl own to a wildlife centre in Smithers for rehabilitation, did not survive.
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You are invited to attend a community discussion on what you want when upgrading the Windermere Water System to
comply with Interior Health’s requirements.
We are working with a facilitator on this early part of the community consultation and he will be leading three sessions:
Session 1: Thursday, June 14 from 2pm - 4pm Windermere Community Hall
Session 2: Thursday, June 14 from 6pm - 8pm Windermere Community Hall
Session 3: Saturday, June 16 from 9am - 11am Windermere Elementary School Gym
Each session will include sharing the community survey results, getting your feedback and hearing your ideas. Part of each session will include breaking out into working groups to talk more about how best to approach the water system upgrade opportunities.
We encourage everyone who uses water in Windermere to attend one of the three sessions. If you haven’t completed a survey, you can do so online at www.rdek.bc.ca or by calling the RDEK office. We respectfully ask one survey per person.
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Rotary of Radium Hot Springs meets at Radium Resort, Wednesdays at 7 a.m.
Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Thursday at 11:45 a.m. at the Best Western Invermere Inn. Andy Stuart-Hill will speak regarding his recent trip to Italy on Thursday, June 7.
Pictured: Mike Bradford and Andy Stuart-Hill enjoy a recent meeting.
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NEWS
Columbia Valley RCMP face staffi ng shortages
At a meeting with members of the Columbia Valley Action Team on Th ursday (May 31) to discuss gang violence in the Columbia Val-ley, Columbia Valley RCMP Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac touched on a wide range of issues, but also asked that the local communities be-come more active monitoring issues through citizen patrols.
As the detachment has been shorthanded for a number of years, recent additional offi -cer movement away from the Columbia Val-ley means the detachment will have to decide what kinds of calls they can — and can’t — af-ford to spend their time on.
“Th e present situation at the detachment... is an infl ux of changes,” Shehovac said.
One offi cer has already left the detachment, two others are expected to leave by September and a further offi cer is receiving specialized training in Ontario for the next two months, according to Shehovac.
“With how busy the summer is, I actually sat down and said, ‘You know what guys, because you aren’t giving us the extra bodies, we cannot be everything to everyone,’” Shehovac said. “Certain things are going to have to come off the table.”
Shehovac said he would like his remaining of-fi cers’ time to be spent dealing with the more major crimes, such as violent crime and most importantly the drug trade, which is an ongo-
ing concern in the Columbia Valley. To this eff ect, he said a decision will have to be made very shortly about what kinds of calls an offi cer will actually be able to attend in person.
“Every detachment is really hurting when it comes to man-
power issues, and the ability to investigate and have that manpower out on the street,” Sheho-vac said. “Th at’s right now where I have to de-cide for this summer what to take off our plate and still be able to serve the community.”
As for the topic of the meeting — gangs and gang violence — Shehovac was extremely leery of describing the Columbia Valley groups as gangs. He said to call them a gang would imply a certain level of organization and even intel-ligence, which he feels the dedicated crimi-nals in the Columbia Valley lack. Th ere are two specifi c groups the detachment is aware of and monitoring, he said, but the community should not feel particularly threatened by ei-ther. Th e two local groups focus mainly on the drug trade, Shehovac said, which was to be a reoccurring theme as the meeting went on.
“Certainly in the valley, there is a strong ap-petite for drugs,” Shehovac said. “Cocaine in particular.”
Marijuana is also an issue in the valley, and Shehovac said that while the detachment hasn’t been focusing on locating marijuana grow-ops, he does have an offi cer trained in infra red location techniques.
“We win a few battles, but it’s certainly not a war that we’re going to win,” Shehovac said, referring to what is commonly known as the war on drugs. “Th ere’s always going to be an appetite there.”
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Remaining offi cers' time must be spent fi ghting major crimes like drug trade: Shehovac
Had the bear cub survived, it would have been housed with another cub from Chase and returned it to the Invermere region next spring.
"I had a good feeling be-cause it was doing quite well and had lots of fi ght in it when we caught it," Kruger
said. "I was pretty optimistic when it was on the plane and heading up there and made it to the facility."
"I thought it had a really, re-ally good chance."
After its arrival at the centre, a veterinarian reassessed the cub and confi rmed it likely had liver failure or some other internal issue due to it
having been on its own for so long as a very young animal needing the nutrients from its mother's milk.
"It just kept deteriorating un-til it succumbed to its condition Friday evening,' Kruger said.
"It would have been great if we could have, a year later, had it come back," he said, "but it is what it is — A for eff ort."
Cub was to be returned to regionCONTINUED FROM PAGE A10
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50 years ago: Wind-ermere District residents were being urged to come out for weekend polio vac-cine clinics. Local health authorities were hoping to see a 100 per cent turn out of the population for the free clinics.
45 years ago: Hospital ex-tension plans were well un-derway after meetings with government architects. It was concluded that short of building a new build-ing, a better design for the current hospital was nearly impossible.
35 years ago: A young man was in hospital after a hang gliding accident on Mt. Swansea. Francois Christian Marechal was hang gliding with friends when he reportedly tripped during take-off and dove into the side of Mt. Swan-
sea before plunging down the mountainside.
20 years ago: A Calgary development company was proposing a new gro-cery store to be built on the site of the Invermere alter-nate school, home to the Windermere Valley Child-care Society. However, sale of the property was condi-tional on specifi c roadway concerns of the District of Invermere.
15 years ago: Invermere council gave the okay for
part of 7th Avenue in down-town Invermere to become a one-way street. Council decided that it was time to decide if a new traffi c sys-tem would be benefi cial for downtown businesses, and so the trial period began with mixed opinions.
10 years ago: Invermere Home Hardware celebrated an expansion, with an offi -cial chain-cutting ceremo-ny hosted by co-owners Al and Don Miller. Th e retailer celebrated with free cake
for the public, as they had just completed an expan-sion that gave them more space for paint and a patio and outdoor centre.
5 years ago: In an at-tempt to diminish the "traf-fi c chaos" that had become to corner of 4th Street and 10th Avenue, the District of Invermere agreed to rent public land to the property owners so that a parking lot could be constructed. Th e lot was to service Chisel Peak and Pothole Park.
A look back at what's happened in the Columbia Valley over the last 50 years
STEVE [email protected]
ECHO FILE PHOTOJune 2007 — Many backcountry lakes in the Columbia Valley were teeming with fi sh. The spring fi shing season was going well as these two boys found out while visiting Cartwright Lake, near Brisco.
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Canada Day fi reworks are on the way
Th e beginning of June has arrived and Canada Day is less than a month away.
Th is year’s Canada Day celebrations kick off with the Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley’s annual fi reworks display at one minute past midnight on Saturday, June 30.
Once again, Stoneset Equities has generously allowed
the Kinsmen to launch the fi reworks from Stoneset’s property east of the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena in Invermere.
Th e Kinsmen are now sending out letters to local busi-nesses requesting support for the fi reworks.
Th ere are also coin boxes in local stores, where the public may make donations to help ensure another great show this year.
Stay tuned to Th e Valley Echo and radio station to fi nd out more about Invermere’s Canada Day celebrations as we get closer to July 1.
— Submitted by Steve Mantyka, Kinsmen Club of Wind-ermere Valley Fireworks Co-Chair
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Invermere is a Pesticide Free CommunityThe District of Invermere has been a pesticide free community since May 1st, 2009.Here are some reminders and tips for creating and maintaining a healthy yard.
Eight Steps for a Healthy Lawn:
1. Healthy lawns Need Healthy SoilAdd natural organic matter like compost on a regular basis to condition and enrich your soil. Healthy lawns are more resistant to disease, weeds and drought damage.
2. Choose the Right GrassSpread drought-tolerant grass seed liberally over your lawn in the spring and fall. Use a grass seed mixture rather than one variety. A thick lawn will crowd out weeds.
3. Keep Your Mower Blade HighTo discourage weeds, keep your lawnmower blade at a height of 7 cm (3 inches)
4. Recycle Your GrassLeave your grass clippings on the lawn to return nutrients to the soil. This can supply up to 30% of the fertilizer needs of your lawn. It also helps to retain moisture and relieves the task of raking.
5. Accept Some WeedsSome weeds are good for your lawn or garden. Allow clover in your lawn for itsnitrogen-fixing magic.
6. Let Your Lawn BreatheOnce a year, aerate your lawn by removing small plugs of earth to allow air and water to get to the roots. A pesticide-free lawn will encourage earthworms, nature’s
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7. Water to the RootsTo promote deep root growth, let your
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8. Fertilize with Organic FertilizerOnce a year, in the spring or fall, use an organic fertilizer.
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MEET A ROTARIAN
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Les Zuffa
Les joined the Rotary Club of Invermere in 1990... he was
the new owner of the Redstreak Store in Radium and had re-
located with his wife Elena from Calgary where he had been
a marketing manager for Lucerne Foods.
Les’ involvement has included being the chair of both
the community and vocational committees and he’s been
president of the club twice... first in 1998, then in 2010.
In 1998 the club’s local project was an extension of the
vault at the museum. “That was a major project,” he says.
Then in 2010 the club paid for the purchase of two lift aids for
the newly expanded emergency room at the local hospital.
“Once a Rotarian, always a Rotarian...,” Les says, “the things
we do in the community make you feel good. It’s a great way
to meet people, great way for young business people to get
to know their peers and give back to the community you do
business in. We’ve been responsible for so many projects that
are visible from the washrooms downtown to the crossroads
project that has just been completed.” Les finds it gratifying
to see the club recognizing those people in the community
that deserve it with the Citizen of the Year award as well.
“There are so many aspects of Rotary that are very
positive.”
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NEWS
PHOTO BY NICOLE TRIGG/THE ECHOFamily Resource Centre of Invermere executive director Pat Cope graciously accepts a cheque for $2,500 from Fairmont and District Lions Club president Ray Kolochuk on Tuesday (May 29). The money will go towards the Invermere women's shelter for women and children fl eeing domestic violence.
Empowering peace
Canal Flats park gets land grant
A Crown land grant worth $80,000 is the last piece of the puzzle for a proposed park in the Village of Canal Flats. Th e park will be located at the northeast intersection of Burns Avenue and Grainger Road and will feature trees, pathways, benches and grassed areas.
“I am so pleased to receive this Crown grant of land in support of Canal Flats,” Mayor of Canal Flats Ute Ju-ras said in a news release. “It will be great for people to be able to use this park as a way to build and maintain a sense of community.”
Th e village had purchased two lots for the proposed park in 2005 and the Province’s land grant of two adjacent lots will now allow for expansion plans to take place.
Th e land grant is through the Sponsored
Crown Grant Program, which has a mandate of addressing green priorities for community as well as enhancing economic development and safety improvements.
“Th e Province is committed to supporting local governments in their eff orts to develop more green spaces and recreation amenities for B.C. families to enjoy,” Minister of Com-munity, Sport and Cultural Development Ida Chong said in the release. “Parks encourage people to get out, enjoy the fresh air, take walks or go for a picnic — all activities that contrib-ute to a healthier lifestyle.”
Th e Ministry of Commu-nity, Sport and Cultural Development has yearly al-locations to sponsor Crown grants or nominal rent ten-ures for local governments and community organiza-tions, stated the release. Once a sponsoring ministry
agrees to sponsor a grant, the Ministry of For-ests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations manages the land transfer process.
For more information, visit cscd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/gov_structure/sponsored_crown_grants/index.htm.
NICOLE [email protected]
Province grants two lots adjacent to planned park area
“I am so pleased to receive this Crown grant of land in support of Canal Flats.”
UTE JURASVILLAGE OF CANAL FLATS MAYOR
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Helipad upgrade moves toward completion
Early to mid-June is being looked at as the comple-tion date for upgrades to the helipad at the Invermere & District Hospital and while Health Service Admin-istrator for Golden and Invermere & District hospitals Erica Phillips doesn’t foresee any problems with the fi -nal inspection, the Transport Canada inspector might have concerns around the construction work that’s begun on the Columbia Village Garden complex next door, Phillips said.
“My guess would be that they may have some con-cerns around fl ying debris and that kind of stuff , which could impact helicopters using the pad during the construction phase,” she said. “I don’t know for sure, it’s a thought, just something to bear in mind.”
Interior Health Authority (IHA) is waiting on BC Hydro to complete what remaining work is left before inviting Transport Canada to do the fi nal inspection, at which point an inspector will determine the helipad’s certifi cation and any limitations on use. Th e hospital’s helipad shut down after failing a Transport Canada safety inspection in 2010.
Th e fi nished construction on Columbia Village Gar-den will not have an impact on the certifi cation pro-cess as plans for the building were approved with the helipad in mind, Phillips confi rmed.
STARS, the Alberta-based non-profi t that provides emergency medical transport for the East Kootenay, is waiting to hear from Transport Canada on the cer-
tifi cation process, said Cam Heke, the organization’s manager of media and public relations. STARS has been using the landing strip at the unoffi cial Invermere airport since the helipad shut down two years ago.
“Ultimately we’ll be informed of what we can use on the helipad through Transport Canada,” said Heke. “We don’t anticipate any issues with fl ight paths or anything else in terms of responding to that helipad if it’s certifi ed as H1 for both of our aircraft.”
Th e H1 designation allows a helipad to receive land-ings from dual-engine, H1-certifi ed helicopters. STARS has operated for 26 years, using dual engine helicop-ters since inception. Next year, the organization will be
acquiring a new AW1-39 aircraft that’s larger, heavier and more powerful than its current fl eet.
“Th at helicopter fl ies signifi cantly faster, further with-out refueling, and can carry two critical care patients... if the [new helipad] is large enough, then we’ll be able to land our aircraft there,” Heke said. “We anticipate it would be.”
Out of its Calgary base, STARS responded to the south-eastern areas of B.C. 53 times last year, and 69 times in 2010. Last year, 10 of those responses were to Invermere while there was just one to Radium Hot Springs.
Search and rescue in the region is done by Alpine Helicopters out of Golden and although the company has twin engine aircraft, they use single engine aircraft for most of their work which requires them to land at the airport and meet up with an ambulance, said Mark Adams, a pilot with the charter company.
“And then they would ground transport to the hospi-tal from there, and that’s what we’ve done in the past,” Adams said.
RK Heliski, which operates dual engine helicopters out of Panorama Mountain Resort, is another regional operator that uses the helipad.
Th e heliskiing outfi t receives calls from the ski resort several times a year to medevac those seriously injured to the hospital, said RK Heliski general manager Rod Gibbons. Th ey will transport one of their own heliski clients once every three to four years, he said.
During the 2011-12 winter season, RK Heliski as-sisted with three medevacs off the hill, fl ying to their own facility base at Panorama to a waiting ambulance because the Invermere & District Hospital helipad was closed. One of the three evacuations was related to an April 1 avalanche at Panorama Mountain Resort that took place outside of the controlled ski area boundary, leaving one woman with non-life threatening injuries.
Interior Health waiting on BC Hydro to complete work for fi nal inspection
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PHOTO BY NICOLE TRIGG/THE ECHOMirage Painteriors puts some fi nishing touches on the helipad at Invermere & District Hospital, which is anticipated to undergo a Transport Canada inspection sometime early to mid June.
• Wednesday, June 6: Scrabble Night, Invermere Public Library, 6 -8 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 6: Ladies' Night kayak or canoe down the Columbia river. 6 - 9 p.m. 250-342-7391 or www.columbiariverkayakcanoe.com for more info
• Wednesday, June 6: Canadian playwrights, Lucia Frangione, José Teodoro and Robert Plowman, present readings, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, ages 14+, 7:30 p.m.
• June 8-10: BritsBest Classic Car Show, Radium Hot Springs.
• Friday, June 8: Danny McBridge exhibition opens at Artym Gallery, 6 - 9 p.m. Show runs until June 15.
• Saturday, June 9: Radium Days, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Parade, market, kids zone and more!
• Saturday, June 9: Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club Will Schmidt Memorial Rifl e Shoot.
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Featuring: Annual Radium Days parade at 10am, down Main Street Radium Radium Days market, held in the Community Hall parking lot ‘Blow-up’ Kids Zone Laser tagRotary Concession at Brent’s Shack
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Park upgrades planned
Several provincial parks in the East Kootenay will undergo infra-structure improvements this year due to BC Parks receiving a $3 million boost to its capital budget — a 27 per cent increase over last year.
“While almost 20 million people visit BC Parks every year, we want to encourage even more people to get out and enjoy B.C.’s spectacular parks; one way of doing that is to invest more money in infrastructure,” said Environment Minister Terry Lake in a me-dia release.
Across the province, 120 improvement projects in 89 parks have been identifi ed through facility assessments, regional tourism trends, park satisfaction surveys and staff discussions, while a number are still in the tendering process.
For the entire Kootenay region, $1.8 million has been designat-ed for projects in nine parks. Included for the East Kootenay will be a water system upgrade to ensure drinkable water standards at James Chabot Provincial Park located 2 kilometres from In-vermere’s town centre, a water system and intake reconstruction at Alces Lake campground in Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park lo-cated 22 km southeast of the Village of Canal Flats, and a water and campground refurbishment at Wasa Lake Provincial park located 40 km north of Cranbrook.
Completion of the projects is dependent on weather and availabil-ity of labour, said a spokesperson for the Ministry of Environment.
Overall, $6.71 million has been allocated to improving the in-frastructure of provincial parks in the Interior. Parks in the South Coast region (Lower Mainland and the Sunshine Coast) will re-ceive $2.38 million for infrastructure upgrades, while those on the West Coast (Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii) will receive $2.23 million with $2.66 million going towards park projects up north.
To learn more about BC Parks, visit bcparks.ca.
What’s known in Invermere as “the old Dob-son house” bit the dust on Saturday, June 2, as part of a planned structural collapse that dou-bled as a joint training exercise for Invermere Fire Rescue and several other Kootenay fi re departments.
Th e building, located near the Invermere Fire Rescue training grounds in the industrial area of Invermere, had been purchased by the Dis-trict of Invermere a few years ago, but DOI may-or Gerry Taft said that he didn’t feel that they
were well-suited as landlords, and hadn’t had a positive experience with the building. As a re-sult, the building was without a tenant for about the last year, and while it was still structurally sound, the decision was made to collapse the building after it became a target for vandals and potentially squatters. Th ere are also plans to ex-tend the roadway through that area, so Taft said it made sense to get rid of what was essentially an unwanted structure.
For fi re chief Roger Ekman, he felt it was a per-fect opportunity for a structural collapse train-ing course, where fi refi ghters can get hands-on experience dealing with search and rescue op-erations inside collapsed structures.
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'Old Dobson house' destroyed
PHOTO BY STEVE JESSEL/THE ECHO The collapse of an old building on the outskirts of the industrial area on Saturday (June 2) was part of a training exercise.
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Dazzled by derby
PHOTOS BY STEVE JESSEL/THE ECHOInvermere got its fi rst taste of roller derby on Saturday (June 2) night, and Invermere's own Killer Rollbots came out victorious in their bout against the Kimberley Bavarian Barbarians, backed by a raucous crowd that kept the energy level up all night with a variety of cowbells and good, old-fashioned cheering.
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SPORTS
ECHO FILE PHOTOThe provincial champion Columbia Valley Bighorns will have a fall football registration session on Saturday (June 9) at Bighorns Field in Invermere.
Bring on the Bighorns
Th e provincial champion Columbia Valley Big-horns football team is gearing up for a new sea-son of fall football and for your chance to join the championship team, come out to Bighorns Field in Invermere on June 9, starting at 10 a.m.
Th is will be the Bighorns’ sixth season and head coach Bruce Marlow says that registra-tion day is a great chance for parents who are curious about the game to have all their ques-tions answered.
“It’s a good time for kids to realize that you don’t have to have played before, you just have to have the willingness to play,” Marlow said. “It’s really to simplify the whole process, so kids can see ‘I get the same as everyone else, and I get the same equipment as everyone else.’”
“And in our community, no one really gets cut from the football team unless you’re a punk, or you just have a really bad attitude.”
Th ere will be equipment at the fi eld during registration so that interested kids can get a feel for it, and Marlow will talk to everyone about the game and how he sees the upcom-ing season unfolding. Th e registration will also end with a family barbecue, which doubles as
a great meet-and-greet for everyone involved. Again, Marlow stresses that kids don’t need to have any football experience, just a willing-ness to learn.
“We just want kids who want to learn the game,” Marlow said. “If a kid wants to learn, I know I can teach him the game.”
For those kids that do register, Marlow has some incredible activities lined up this sea-son. Most notably, he plans to begin fundrais-ing soon for an all-expenses paid trip for the team to travel to San Diego in October to play against a team from Mexico. Marlow said he’s been trying to organize the trip for a couple of years, and he’s excited to be able to take kids who may never have before left B.C. on a trip. He’d also like to take the team to Disneyland, and is trying to organize for them to be able to watch a college football practice at one of the major schools in the area.
“It’s all about the experience,” Marlow said. “Obviously I’m a competitive guy, and losing is not my goal, but if you can get 25 kids together and they can all have fun, that’s fun for me.”
Registration is $100 and players are provided with all the necessary equipment. Th e regular season begins in September with an August training camp. Marlow is also looking for a couple of coaches to join him on the sideline for the upcoming season, and asks anyone who might be interested to call him at 403-312-4969 or email him at [email protected].
Th e valley's championship team is seeking new recruits
STEVE [email protected]
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Over 200 spandex-clad road cyclists from Alberta will be spinning their wheels around Lake Windermere on Saturday, June 16 as a fundraiser for neurological disorders, and event orga-nizers are hoping to see some Colum-bia Valley locals join in on the ride.
Th e Branch Out Neurological Foun-dation (BONF) is bringing back its Branch Out Bike Tour after last year’s successful inaugural event raised over $40,000.
“We get so much support from local companies and groups, they make it really special,” said foundation presi-dent Crystal Phillips. “Everyone from Mayor Taft and the group at Gerry’s Gelati to the outstanding staff at Pan-orama Village; they really help us out wherever they can."
Like last year, the 100-kilometre road ride will begin in Panorama Mountain Village and descend to Invermere, then head out to Highway 93/95 where it will circumnavigate the lake by go-ing through Fairmont and returning back to Invermere along Westside Road. Th ere will be volunteer-run rest stops along the route as well as cheer crowds and support vehicles.
Riders will have the option to hammer up the hill for the complete 100-km cir-cuit or end at the rest stop in town and enjoy a free Gerry’s Gelati ice cream for a less intensive 80-km loop before be-ing bussed back to Panorama.
Th e bulk of registrants are from Cal-gary and Edmonton with some from St. Albert, and includes a number of star Olympians from the various dis-ciplines of speed skating, luge and downhill skiing. Th ere’s a chance one or two NHL hockey players might make it out as well, Phillips said.
Riders gather pledges before the bike tour and 90 cents to the dollar go towards Branch Out’s cause, which is to fund re-
search and alternative therapies for neu-rological disorders, she said. Prizes are given out to the top fundraisers.
“Th ere’s no minimum amount,” Phil-lips said. “We just encourage people to raise as much as they can.”
For the full experience, the cost is $150, which includes two nights stay at Panorama Mountain Village, a rider’s package, breakfast, lunch and snacks
at rest stops along the route, as well as a post-ride dinner banquet complete with entertainment provided by Her and Us, a Canmore-Calgary band. For everything but accommodation, reg-istration is $100.
For more information on the Branch Out Neurological Foundation and Bike Tour, and to register, visit bran-choutfoundation.com.
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Pursuant to the Community Charter, the District of Invermere gives notice of its intention to dispose of the following lands:
Legal: Lot 1, DL 375, KD Plan EPP12294Parcel Identifier: 028-763-254Civic Address: Industrial Road #1
to the Board of Education School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain).
The consideration that is proposed is a land exchange for land and improvements described as follows (existing bus garage building and land):
Legal: Lot 3, DL 267, KD Plan NEP64361Parcel Identifier: 024-504-882Civic Address: 646 4th Street
This disposition of land is to assist the School Board in the relocation of its existing bus garages and maintenance operations. If you have any questions,please contact:
Chris ProsserChief Administrative OfficerDistrict of Invermere914 8th AvenuePO Box 339Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K4e-mail: [email protected]: 250-342-9281 ext 225
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Watering is permitted between:
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• Even numbered houses are permitted on even-numbered days
• Odd numbered houses are permitted on odd-numbered days.
If you require further information please contactthe District office at:250-342-9281 or [email protected]
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“THANK YOU” Thank you to the families that gave items to
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A heartfelt “THANK YOU” to the folks who purchased items at the yard sale and to
the folks who made generous donations to the Columbia Lake “Relay for Life” team.
“THANK YOU” to the friends and families who volunteered at the yard sale. The money
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SUBMITTED PHOTORiders wanting to hitch a ride make their way along a fl at stretch of the 100-kilometre circuit in last year's Branch Out Bike Tour.
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When it comes to debt, how do we know when we are at or over the limit? What is debt anyway, and how much is too much? How do we know where the line is?
Th e only real answer to how much debt we can sustain is the one that comes too late – when we miss a payment. It gets real clear to us when we have gone over the line and can’t catch up. Th at’s a bit late and not a whole lot of help when it comes to deciding about that
For months, Canadians have been hearing about our family ‘debt load’ and the need to get it paid off . We hear this from the Finance Minis-ter and the Governor of Th e Bank of Canada all the time, and from everyone else who either is, or thinks he is, an expert.
We are told to be very careful with our credit cards and to pay them off as quickly as possible. We are told to watch out for ‘impulse buying’ and only to buy the ‘big ticket’ items we really need. And, it seems a lot of people are listening and keeping their spending down, including simple things like spending less on vacations or even staying home to enjoy our free time. Peo-ple are becoming more careful when it comes to getting the latest gadget for either themselves or their children.
We never used to think that much about debt. Most of us had good jobs and fi gured we would not only keep them but get raises, too. We got comfortable with at least some debt. Now, that’s all changed.
A recent bit of good news in the fi nancial pic-ture is that not everyone is indebted equally. It is not true that Canadians are equal in their debt load. Instead, according to a recent CIBC report, the majority of Canadians are being quite responsible in how they handle their debt.
Most people, in fact, are careful to keep their payments up and their balances fairly current. A recent publication by Roger Sauvé, president of People Patterns Consulting and author of an annual report called Th e Current State of Cana-dian Family Finances, says “only about one mil-lion of Canada’s 14.5 million households have crushing debt problems.” Th at’s less than one in fourteen. Most of us are doing OK, even if near the limit. Th at’s the good news.
Th ere is, however, another side to the issue, and it’s one of the places we have problems. Many of us have pushed our debt to its maxi-mum. If we take on any more, we are past the point at which we can successfully keep up the payments. Th at is the part of this problem that is dangerous, for both individuals and the na-tion.
I have mentioned before that one of the ways a nation recovers its balance in a fi nancial crisis is the spending of its citizens. Canada needs us to spend. When our citizens are heavily in debt they can’t buy as much as they used to. Th e na-
tional recovery is slower. Individual families are less able to get what they need or want. Yet there is more at stake than a bit of discomfort.
When recovery from recession is slow as a na-tion, one of the results is a reduction in the pric-es at which goods and property sells. Th at, of course, keeps prices lower for us. But when we lose fi nancial fl exibility, whether as a nation or as individuals, we can’t take advantage of bar-gains. We give that opportunity to others.
Th at is happening in Canada, especially in business. Foreign nationals and companies are buying Canadian businesses and real estate constantly. Combine that with the fact that we are next to the United States in our resistance to living without luxuries, and it’s not hard to see why we’re slow to recover – we have an ex-pensive habit of living high on the hog. People in some countries spend less and have more money available when they need it. As a recent report in Money.Com tells us, they under-con-sume, increase income and keep debt low, while we over-consume, use up our income and are loaded with debt.
One result is that when one of our companies is sold, they have the money to buy it.
Th ere are two major consequences that are dangerous for us. One is the tendency of this purchasing power to drive up prices, as we see happening in real estate. We are the ones who see increase in costs. Th e other consequence is that gradually it is these others who own an in-creased share of our businesses and our real es-tate. We lose our fl exibility and can’t compete.
Of course, none of this helps with the question of the line between enough and too much debt. Th e answer to the question of where it is de-pends entirely on whether we can pay our bills.
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Behind the WheelUpdate your DrivingSkills and Knowledge
Stay Between the LinesOne sure sign of growing up when we were young was the ability to use our crayons and stay between the lines. An important skill for a “grown up” driver is also the ability to stay between the lines. Judging by the e-mails that I have received lately from readers who state that this is their main pet peeve, there is a sizable number of drivers out there who need to do a bit more skill growing.If you haven’t been on the inside of a curve lately and met an oncoming driver part way over the center line into your lane, a quick look at the lines painted on the road will tell you that many tires have passed over the paint and worn it away. It shouldn’t matter if you cross over the lines when no one is coming should it? Well, it’s both illegal in that situation and will end up in a collision the first time you fail to see the oncoming vehicle and will be really interesting if that driver is doing the same thing!Perhaps more common still is the encroachment onto the shoulder when drivers go around a corner. This territory is the domain of pedestrians and cyclists, your vehicle does not belong there. It’s hardly likely that you would be injured or killed in a collision here but the same cannot be said for the unprotected shoulder users.So, show a little pride in your ability to be a mature, skillful driver. Keep your vehicle inside that 2.6 meter wide space between the lines. This will also show your respect for other road users and help to keep them safe. If you cannot, it’s time to put your crayons back in the box and let someone else do the driving.The author is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit www.drivesmartbc.ca.
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Everyone has days where exercise is the last thing you want to do. Whether it’s be-cause you’ve had a busy day at work or are just feeling tired, sometimes it can be tough to fi nd the energy to even think about tying up those laces. But have you ever noticed that hearing a certain song can turn your mood around and make you feel more energized? You’re not alone. Music has a way of making your work-out seem like less of a chore. Simply playing your favou-rite playlist can increase motivation and actually im-prove your performance.
Music can be incredibly motivating; sometimes just hearing a certain tune can make you want to go for a jog or hit the gym. Connect-ing songs with exercise can stimulate positive thoughts, especially when you hear those songs again. Have you ever been listening to the ra-dio and a song comes on that you exercised to earlier that week? Chances are it triggers a positive memory about how great you felt during or after the workout. Th ese en-couraging thoughts can help keep you motivated and you actually want to return for another sweat-session. So, crank up your personal favourites and get active! If you hear music you like dur-ing a workout, there’s a bet-
ter chance you’ll want to hit the gym again. If you’re out-side, just remember to keep an eye and ear open for any obstacles.
Not only a great source of motivation, listening to the right music can actu-ally increase performance. According to a study from the College of Charleston, people could complete 10 additional reps while lis-tening to music they en-joyed. Th ink about how much that would add up to after a year’s worth of workouts! Researchers dis-covered that music helped the exercisers feel more positive even when they were working out at a very high intensity. Th is allowed the participants to push themselves harder than if they had been working out in silence. When you lis-ten to music you like, you are more likely to focus on the enjoyment you are get-ting from hearing the song rather than that burning sensation you are feeling in your muscles. Th is distrac-tion will increase your pos-itive thoughts, decrease the negative ones, and give you that boost you may need to challenge yourself.
Th e rhythm of the music can also play a role. When you hear a song with a par-ticular beat and try to keep up with it, your motor skills
may actually improve be-cause you’re trying not to miss a step. When you’re in sync with the music, exercise seems smoother and less forced. Imagine any kind of dance without the music; it’s not nearly as much fun. Th e type of music you choose has an impact as well. Let’s say you are in a yoga class, trying to focus on steady breath and the in-structor turns up the tech-no; you won’t be as likely to achieve a relaxed state than if you were listening to something mellow. Th e same goes for weightlifting or higher intensity cardio. If you’ve got a faster tempo song playing, it can energize you and help you get into the right mindset. Whatever type of workout you have planned, try to match it with the appropriate style of mu-sic and you’ll likely see an overall improvement dur-ing that session.
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Columbia Valley golf reports
Th e Mountainside Ladies Challenge against the Riverside Ladies took place May 22 and the Mountainside Team came out ahead. A rematch is scheduled for September at Riverside. Our monthly cup was held on May 29 and Marlyn DesBrisay was the winner while deuces were won by Shirley Bergman and Shirley Elder. Congratulations, ladies.
— Submitted
On May 30, 18 ladies played “Blind Partners Hidden Holes.” First prize winners were Nora Ef-ford and Pat Andruschuk with a combined score of 43 while in second place were Pauline Halt-man and Coreen Rault with a score of 44. Cathy Waite and Dawn Mckinnon were third with a score of 45. Mary Jean Anakin had a great day — she shared the deuce pot with Pat Andruschuk and also won the putting pot. We welcome two new members, Dawn Mackinnon and Sandy Hemsing. May the ball go where you want it to! Match play has started; the fi rst round should be completed by June 22 and the schedule is up on the board.
— Submitted by Ann Way
Mountainside Ladies Golf Club
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If you like great beer combined with great mu-sic, the fi rst annual East Kootenay Beer Festival should be right up your alley.
Taking place on Saturday, June 16 at the Moun-tain Golf Course in Fairmont Hot Springs, the festival will be brew-packed with beers of all fl avours and persuasions. Roughly 15 brewer-ies will be showcasing better than 50 beers and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort marketing manag-er Marion Garden is certain there will be a beer for every palate.
“We have a mixture of some of the bigger brew-eries and some of the smaller breweries, so it gives people an opportunity to taste lots of diff erent beers they’ve maybe never had before,” she said.
Garden said the motivation behind hold-ing the fi rst annual festival actually came from people who attend the East Kootenay Wine Festival. She said so many people had asked for a beer version over the years that they fi nally gave in, especially based on how popular the wine festival has been over the last decade.
“A lot of people have been asking for quite a
long time for the beer festival, and some peo-ple just don’t like wine,” Garden explained. “It seemed like the perfect thing for the summer.”
Garden said she was extremely pleased with the reception she received from breweries, both local and even international, and the festival boasts a wide range of breweries, almost all of which will be showcasing more than one beer. Notable breweries include Okanagan Spring Brewery, Nelson Brewing Company, Cannery Brewing Company and even the Yukon Brewery, alongside international beers Grolsch and Pilsner Urquell. Th ere will also be live musical entertain-ment in the form of local band Th inking Man and Calgary Celtic rock group Fraid Knot.
“We’re excited, there’s a good range,” said Gar-den. “And even people who aren’t beer fans might fi nd that the festival gives them an oppor-tunity to fi nd something that they really like.”
Th e festival runs from 4 to 9 p.m. and is a strict-ly 19-plus event. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Th ere are also resort and camp-ing packages available by calling the resort at 1-800-663-4979. Th ose who attend will receive a souvenir glass and a limited number of tasting tickets for two-ounce samplers, and more tickets may also be purchased at the event. Prizes will be given to the three most popular beers at the end of the festival. For more information visit www.fairmonthotsprings.com/beer-festival.
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Th e Artym Gallery is pleased to present two renowned B.C. artists — Alex Fong and Danny McBride. Both artists will be in attendance at the gallery for an opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 8. On Saturday, June 9, both artists will be at the Artym from 11 to 3 p.m. helping passers-by create an original collab-orative piece.
Alex has helped create collabora-tive paintings before. In the past few years, he has often taken part in the Artym Gallery’s celebrated “A La Carte” art series, selling out a dining venue in Invermere during which he helped attendees work together to create a single original painting. For this show, he has prepared a 24” x 30” canvas by under-painting and sketching out one of his trademark whimsical compositions. Anyone can come and try their hand at painting a little piece of the whole painting, with coaches Alex and Danny McBride
nearby to assist with paint mixing, technique or any other bits of advice.
Alex is a standard at the Artym Gal-lery and his career spans over 25 years. His paintings of chickadees, golf scenes and fl owery landscapes capture the imagination of the view-er, especially with his whimsical trademark of brightly coloured dots, termed “confetti dots.”
Danny McBride is best known for his paintings of sophisticated women in hats — chatting at a café, relax-ing in the garden or taking a stroll through the Tuscan landscape. Th ese unique portraits are immediately recognizable and compelling. Danny has been painting since 1997, before which time he also had a noteworthy career in music.
Th is is a great opportunity to meet these two amazing artists, see their latest works and have a hand in creat-ing an original collaborative painting. If you can’t make it to the Artym for any of the revelry, take a look at the painting exhibition online at artym-gallery.com.
— Submitted by Deanna Berrington
B.C. artists at Artym to create collaborative artSUBMITTEDSpecial to The Valley Echo
SUBMITTED IMAGEScenes of women wearing hats is the trade-mark of artist Danny McBride.
SUBMITTED IMAGEThe brightly-coloured, fl owery landscapes of artist Alex Fong are easily recognizable.
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PHOTOCasa Vino co-owner and Village of Radium Hot Springs mayor Dee Conklin speaks to the gathering at Info Fest 2010, which took place at Radium Resort on Wednes-day, May 23 and was an opportunity for local businesses and staff to mingle and network.
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Revving up for return of Radium Days
Th e popular Radium Days make its return on Saturday (June 9) and comes with all the bells and whistles any fes-tival-goer can hope to see.
Th e event is entering its third year and Tourism Radium assistant manager Heather Perkull says it seems to expand every year.
“More and more people are coming out, and we get ex-cellent feedback every time,” Perkull said.
Th e event kicks off with a festive parade beginning at 10 a.m. before a host of family-friendly activities start up and continue the rest of the afternoon. Th ere will be blow-up castles, laser tag, arts and crafts for the kids, a market fea-
turing over 20 vendors and live music from the band L8.Th is year will also be running in conjunction with the
Calgary MG Car Club BritsBest car show. Th e show will have over 60 classic British cars and bikes and a celebra-tion of the 50th anniversary of the MGB sports car will be held at Radium Legends Field.
Th e vast majority of activities will take place in this area — near the parking lot of the community hall — while the parade will begin at the Prestige Hotel parking lot and will run along Main Street.
“Basically, it started because we felt that there needed to be more of a family festive atmosphere in Radium,” Perkull said. “My favourite part is the parade and seeing all the people on the streets as it goes along.”
Th ere is still room for more fl oats in the parade, so for businesses looking to advertise or just individuals wanting to show their community spirit, this is a great opportunity. Th ose interested in entering some sort of fl oat or vehicle in the parade are asked to email [email protected].
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You have a degree or diploma and at least 5 years’ forestry experience and are registered (or are eligible for registration) as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Forestry Technologist (RFT) with the Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP). A capable leader, communicator and project manager with a strong safety work ethic, you’re a team player who’s able to foster a positive atmosphere for personal, team and professional development. You are well-versed in BC forestry-related legislation and policies and familiar with forestry-related computer software applications.
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You will oversee the construction, maintenance and deactivation of in-block roads as part of Canfor’s Forest Management Group – South. Applying innovative ideas to increase efficiency and cost savings, you will ensure delivery of the highest quality logs. Your other functions will include meeting budgetary requirements; managing cutting and road permit acquisitions; and fostering a safe, positive work environment with a focus on personal, professional and team development.
You’re a proven leader whose strong work ethic and team-centric approach complements your superb communication and project management skills and commitment to safety. Along with a relevant degree or technical diploma and at least 3 years’ related forestry experience, you are currently registered, or eligible for registration, with ABCFP as an RPF or RFT. Your knowledge of BC forestry and related legislation/policies is solid; likewise your skills with computers and forestry-related software. A valid Class 5 driver’s licence and submission of a current driver’s abstract will be required.
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WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRYANGLICAN-UNITED
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Reverend Laura Hermakin9 a.m.
Worship at All Saint’s, Edgewater;
1st, 3rd, and 4th Sundays9:30 a.m.
God’s Breakfast Club for Children and Youth
10:30 a.m. Worship at Christ Church
Trinity, Invermere; Every Sunday 7:00 p.m.
Worship at St. Peter’s, Windermere; 1st Sunday of the month May-Oct
CANADIAN MARTYRSCATHOLIC CHURCH
Roman Catholic ParishPastor: Father James McHugh
250-342-6167 Invermere250-344-6328 Golden
Confession: 1/2 hour before MassCanadian Martyrs Church
712 - 12 Ave, InvermereSaturday at 7 p.m.Sunday at 9 a.m.
St. Joseph ChurchHighway 93-95, Radium Hot Springs
Sunday at 11 a.m.Sacred Heart Parish
808 - 11 Street, GoldenSunday at 5 p.m.
St. Anthony’s MissionCorner of Luck and Dunn, Canal Flats
Saturday at 4:30 p.m. (served from Kimberly)
RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
For more information call 250-342-6633 or 250-347-6334
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Sundays at 10 a.m.
Bible Studies#4 - 7553 Main Street
West, Radium Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
Kids’ Church Edgewater Hall
Thursday 6:30 p.m.
LAKE WINDERMEREALLIANCE CHURCH
326 - 10th Ave. 250-342-9535REV. TREVOR HAGAN
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Sunday, June 3rd
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Currently seeking an experienced
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Invermere, BCbetween 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
JOB OPTIONS - BCLIFESKILLS &
EMPLOYMENT SKILLS
Work Experience
NEXT TRAINING STARTS IN JUNE 2012INVERMERE25hrs / week for 10 weeks Allowance availableLimited seats available
Call Job Options - BCfor eligibility criteria 250.426.8019 ext. 3026 or250.426.8019 ext. 3030
www.kootenays.cmha.bc.caSee website for success stories
Students...do you like to dig in the dirt? Groundswell
Network Society is looking for a Summer Program
Coordinator to help out in the Community Greenhouse and Gardens. Please submit
your resumes to [email protected]
by June 12/12
Employment
Help WantedT-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Heavy Duty Me-chanic. Position comes with a competitive benefi t package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502. Email:[email protected]
Medical/DentalMARIPOSA GARDENS (in Osoyoos BC) seeking RCAs. ($17.34/hr) email: becky.marlatt @balticproperties.ca
Professional/Management
DL Baker Construction Cana-da is looking for Project Engi-neer in Kitimat, BC, Canada. The Project Engineer will pos-sess competency in the follow-ign areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, produc-tive, and effective manner -Oversees the Administration of Contract (Accepted Bid Pack-age) and Information Manage-ment - Assists with Project Ad-ministration and Cash Flow -Ensures a safe work environe-ment - Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or 2 to 4 years related experi-ence and/or training; or equiva-lent combination of education and experience - Ability to work in a team environment -Ability to defi ne problems, gather da-ta, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Send Resume to: [email protected]
Floor Refi nishing/Installations
Window Cleaning
Employment
Professional/Management
DL Baker Construction Cana-da is looking for QAQC Man-ager in Kitimat, BC, Canada. The QA QC Manager will have knowledge in the following: -Responsible for all inspection activities - Assign qualifi ed in-spection and test personnel to perform their applicable quality - related activities - Responsible for review and approval of test controls and test results, in-spection records and welding inspections. - Document non-conformances - Bachelor’s de-gree in an engineering, scien-tifi c, or construction-related discipline from four-year col-lege or university; or 2 to 4 years related experience and/ or training; or equivalent com-bination of education and ex-perience in the civil discipline -Knowledge of construction prac-tices (i.e., formwork, rebar, con-crete placing, etc) is preferred -Demonstrated skill and knowl-edge with applicable Quality codes. - Must have knowledge of the general structure of quality assurance programs, especially of inspection and testing procedures under those programs. Please send resume to [email protected]
Trades, TechnicalGRANDE PRAIRIE Regional College, Fairview Campus has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Welding Instructor lo-cated in Fairview, Alberta (the Heart of the Peace River re-gion in northwestern Alberta). For more information visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/ca-reers. Due to apprenticeship enrollment increases we are expanding our staffi ng so we Need Instructors in this pro-gram!
PARTS TECHNICIAN, li-censed or apprentice required for Peace River Alberta GM dealer. Automotive knowledge an asset. $3,000 to $5,000 per month. Fax resume to 780-624-4124 or email: [email protected]. At-tention: Parts Manager.
Floor Refi nishing/Installations
Window Cleaning
Employment
Trades, TechnicalSHOP FOREMAN required at busy GM Dealership in Central Alberta. Minimum 5 years of Journeyman experience. Please send your resume to: [email protected] Adams Chevrolet Wetaskiwin, Alber-ta.
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Services
Legal ServicesCRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi -cation, adoption property ren-tal opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
Garden & LawnGarden irrigation installation, light pruning and hauling, raised beds and compost sys-tems 250-342 -4473
Hauling & SalvageODD JOBS ENT. HAULING
garbage, brush & construction disposal, mulch deliveries Call Dale Hunt 250-342-3569
Misc Services
Cresteel RV Services
Appliances, accessories,parts and repairsMobile Service
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Misc for Rent
Pets & Livestock
Pet ServicesHawt Pawz N Clawz Dog andCat Grooming. Currently nowaiting period. Call Michelle 250-347-2412, Radium
Merchandise for Sale
Garage SalesKnights of Columbus annualGarage Sale June 9th 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 702 12th Ave at the Catholic Church something for everyone!
Heavy Duty Machinery
A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS /
Bridges / EquipmentWheel loaders JD 644E &544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5thwheel crane trucks/ExcavatorsEX200-5 & 892D-LC / Smallforklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/Damaged /Containers SemiTrailers for Hiway & Storage-Call 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Misc. for SaleHOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. Allshapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?
Misc. WantedCOIN Collector looking to buyCollections, Accumulations,Olympic Gold & Silver Coins.Bulk Silver coins, bills etc. CallChad 250-863-3082 (Local)
Real Estate
Acreage for SaleAcreages
“columbiavalleyproperties.com”
Houses For SaleWindermere new listing: 4758 Government Street $358,000,4 bdrm, 2 bath, 1500 sq ft, 4 blocks to main beach, best price and fully upgraded.Agents welcome. 250-342-2428
Recreational2 bed, 1 bath, fully furnished,sleeps 7. 403-271-2270 or email [email protected] pictures.
Rentals
Apt/Condo for RentCARRIAGE COURT APARTMENTS
conveniently located behind Sobeys within walking distance to downtown.
Two bdrm townhouse units, outside entrance. Sliding glass
doors open onto balcony overlook private courtyard. Fireplace and WD included
in each unit. Long term preferred.
$800/month DD. Available now. Utilities extra
250-270-0729
WHERE DO YOU TURN
YOUR NEWSPAPER:The link to your community
TO LEARNWHAT’S
ON SALE? FIND EVERYTHING YOUNEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
A single unspayedcat can produce470,000 offspringin just sevenyears. Sadly,most of them end
up abandoned at BC SPCA shelters orcondemned to a grim life on thestreets. Be responsible - don’t litter.
Sex and the Kitty
www.spca.bc.ca
WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRYANGLICAN-UNITED
250-342-6644100-7th Avenue, Invermere
www.wvsm.info www.christchurchtrinity.com
Reverend Laura HermakinNo God’s Breakfast Club for Children and Youth
10:30a.m. Christ Church Trinity Worship Service and
Picnic at Kinsman Beach, Invermere
Everyone Welcome! Worship at St. Peter’s,
Windermere; 1st Sunday (7 p.m.) and 3rd Sunday (9 a.m.)
of the month May-Oct.
CANADIAN MARTYRSCATHOLIC CHURCH
Roman Catholic ParishPastor: Father James McHugh
250-342-6167 Invermere250-344-6328 Golden
Confession: 1/2 hour before MassCanadian Martyrs Church
712 - 12 Ave, InvermereSaturday at 7 p.m.Sunday at 9 a.m.
St. Joseph ChurchHighway 93-95, Radium Hot Springs
Sunday at 11 a.m.Sacred Heart Parish
808 - 11 Street, GoldenSunday at 5 p.m.
St. Anthony’s MissionCorner of Luck and Dunn, Canal Flats
Saturday at 4:30 p.m. (served from Kimberly)
RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
For more information call 250-342-6633 or 250-347-6334
Loving God, Loving People
#4 - 7553 Main StreetWest, Radium
Sundays at 10 a.m.
Bible Studies#4 - 7553 Main Street
West, Radium Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
Kids’ Church Edgewater Hall
Thursday 6:30 p.m.
LAKE WINDERMEREALLIANCE CHURCH
326 - 10th Ave. 250-342-9535REV. TREVOR HAGAN
Senior Pastorwww.lakewindermerealliance.org
Sunday, June 10th 10:30 a.m.Worship and Life Instruction
“Mission Interviews” … with special guests, the Falk Family
[who will be embarking shortly to Niger, West Africa]; and Lisa Rohrick
[International Worker to Niger, West Africa].“K.I.D.S.” Church, for
children Age 3 to Grade 1; and Grade 2 to 5, during the Morning Service.
7:00 p.m.“SING and CELEBRATE” … at
L.W.A.C. You are welcome to join us for an evening of singing the
great hymns of the faith; food; and fellowship!
VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY
Hwy. 93/95 1 km northof Windermere
Pastor:Murray Wittke
Sunday Service10 a.m. Worship & Word
Kid’s Church Provided
Call the office at 250-342-9511for more information.
www.valleychristianonline.com
Sharing TruthShowing Love
Following the Spirit
ST. PETER’SLUTHERAN MISSION
OF INVERMERE
Worship Servicesevery Sundayat 1:30 p.m.
at Christ Church Trinity110 - 7th Avenue,
Invermere
Pastor Rev. Fraser ColtmanPastor Rev. David Morton
1-866-426-7564
CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY
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yRentals
Apt/Condo for RentLake Windermere Pointe
condos starting at $1000 plus utilities. Several choice
properties available. Contact Eric Redeker at First Choice
Realty at 250-342-5914 for an appointment.
Commercial/Industrial
Approx 870 sq. ft. behind Dry Cleaners. $390/mo + HST, power & utilities. Available immediately. Contact Helga 250-342-6790
Duplex / 4 Plex
Windermere 4 plex, 2 bdrm suites recently renovated. All appl, large deck, large yard, views of the lake, separate entrances, ample parking, 3 blocks from beach, pets
considered. Available immediately. $700/mth
Call or text 250-409-7435 oremail [email protected]
Suites, LowerOne bedrm, basement suite, no pets, no smoking. $550/mth utilities included for respon-sible renter. 250-347-9958.
RADIUM - Spacious bright 2-bdrm, 1 bath, shared
laundry, shared large back yard. $600/mth + D/D + hydro.
250-347-9970.
TownhousesBRIGHT, spacious, approx 1300 sq ft of living space. 2 BR, 2 1/2 bath, fully furnished, deck, bbq & air conditioning. Incl all utilities. Available weekly or monthly. Minimum 6 month lease $950/month. No smoking, no pets. 403-240-9357 or 403-237-4698.
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Cars - Domestic2004 Sebring 4dr, 2.7 cc, 6 cyl. One owner. $5000 obo. 250-345-2175 (Fairmont); [email protected]
Transportation
Boats BOATING SEASON IS
HERE FINALLY!WANNA HAVE SOME FUN
WITH YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS THIS SUMMER!!Your Cabin on the Lake
The Kootenay Queen
• 1976 30ft cabin cruiser with a 185 merc
• Full galley (fridge, stove, sink, furnace, toilet)
• Fold down table for a queen sized bed
• Fold up bunk beds• VHF radio• Hull is sound, galley is
dated.• Low draft• 200 hrs on new engine• A great boat that needs
some TLC.$12,000.00 invested, will
take offers starting at $9000
Call 250-362-7681 or email [email protected]
for more information
Legal
Legal NoticesNotice to Creditors & Others
Re: The Estate of Kaspar Heiz, aka Kaspar Joseph Heiz
aka Kaspar Josef Heiz, deceased, formerly of
Invermere B.C. died April 16, 2012.
Creditors & others having claims against the estate of Kaspar Heiz are hereby noti-fi ed under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor at Box 2647, In-vermere B.C. V0A 1K0 on or before June 27, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.
COMMUNITY
PHOTO BY STEVE JESSEL/THE ECHO PHOTOStudents from JA Laird Elementary School in Invermere took some time to help with planting the fl owerbeds near the Invermere Visitors Centre. Here, Nick Melnyk, Nathan Evanoff and Emily Melnyk get their hands dirty helping beautify the area.
Down 'n' dirty Recycle Your Books
Th e 5th annual BIG Book Sale is coming up soon. It is a perfect opportunity to share the books you have enjoyed with more read-ers. Someone is waiting to read that novel you loved, the biogra-phy you enjoyed, the bedtime story your children have outgrown, or the how-to book that taught you so much. Th ose books that are taking up shelf space or languishing in boxes will be snapped up by appreciative readers at the BIG Book sale on Saturday, July 14 at the Invermere Community Hall.
Th e BIG Book Sale is a July highlight in the Columbia Valley. Visi-tors fi nd their summer reads, kids fi ll bags with delightful stories, residents replace donated books with new material, and everyone fi nds books they will enjoy in the coming months.
“Th e BIG Book Sale is a great way to recycle. Most books are read a few times, often only once. Donating them to the library gives others a chance to enjoy them and all the funds raised at the BIG Book Sale support library programs. It’s a winning formula!” explains Sandra Quinn-Boyes, President of the Friends of Invermere Library.
Th e Friends of Invermere Library are collecting gently used books and sorting them into dozens of categories in preparation for the BIG Book Sale. Th ey are pleased to receive fi ction, children’s books, history, biographies, science, home improvement, self-help and almost any other books in good condition. Please bring your books to Invermere Public Library before Th ursday, July 12. Do not bring textbooks, National Geographics, Reader’s Digest condensed books or computer manuals.
— Submitted by Lynda Tutty, Friends of Invermere Library
SUBMITTEDSpecial to The Valley Echo
Friends of the Invermere Library is collecting books for its annual BIG Book Sale
The sun shines and the course is green, green, green! Eagle Ranch Golf Re-sort is in typical great shape. Th e course, well-known for its breathtaking scenic views, has wintered well again.
I can never say enough about the sheer beauty of this track. Every tee box has a diff erent view and look at either the Rocky or Purcell Mountain ranges. Its unique view of the Co-lumbia River wetlands just makes it that much more beautiful. Every
kind of tee shot is here, straight away, over a canyon or a dogleg. Of course, the greens are terrifi c too.
I think it’s fair to say that when you play a resort course, you should expect to be treated as if you are somebody special. It’s likely fair to say that
all employers expect their employees to treat all their clients this way. Honestly, I don’t know any orga-nization that does it better than the staff at Eagle Ranch. From the minute you drive up to the club drop area until you are back in your vehicle
in the parking lot, you are made to feel wel-come and that these people are here just to make sure you have a wonderful time.
My playing part-ner, Kurt Taylor and I had just that. We had time to spend on the driving range and on the putting green just prior to our tee time. Th e pace of play when started was pretty good, we had a little bit of waiting time once in a while but just long enough to really appreciate where we were and how fortunate we were to be there.
When you play at Eagle Ranch your cart comes fully equipped with a GPS making club selection pretty simple – providing you know how far you hit
each club! Th is can be a challenge for me on some days but I really do appreciate the help.
All in all, I can safely say that should you choose (and I believe you should) to play a round at Eagle Ranch Golf Resort, you will not be disappointed. Great course, great
staff and so long as you can pick great compa-ny, you couldn’t pos-sibly go wrong! You’ll also be in charge of picking your own weather – but I’ve played this course in both rain and shine and enjoyed both. For a fair-weather golfer, that’s saying a lot.
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Res.: 1-250-342-0562 Toll Free: 1-877-877-3889www.eagleranchresort.com
ELEVATE YOUR GAME
ELEVATE YOUR GAMENo other golf course has so brilliantly embraced its
enchanting canyon setting as Eagle Ranch.
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RadiumResort.comResort Pro Shop 250-347-6266Springs Pro Shop 250.347.6200
Nine & Dine:9 holes of golf w/cart and steak sandwich dinner after 4:00 p.m. or breakfast before 8:30 a.m. daily.
$39 Resort Course$49 The Springs
at RadiumPrices excl. tax
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Vistas abound at Eagle Ranch Golf Resort
PHOTO BY MARILYN BERRY/THE ECHOKurt Taylor lines up his putt on the 18th green at Eagle Ranch Golf Resort.
MARILYN [email protected]
