Invermere Valley Echo, November 04, 2015

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Invermere council iterated its sup-port for the Westside Legacy Trail at its most recent meeting.

The Greenways Trail Alliance — which hopes to start construction soon on the planned paved trail run-ning along Westside Road between Invermere and Fairmont Hot Springs — sent a letter to council, received at the Tuesday, October 27th meeting, asking for a letter of support from the district, which the alliance can then include in its grant applications for the project.

The request resulted in some dis-cussion among councillors about the potential for the trail to compete with Invermere’s planned multi-use cen-tre for grant funding, and whether it would be wise of council to issue a general letter of support for all grant

applications made by the alliance for the Westside Legacy Trail, or whether it made more sense to give a letter of support on a case-by-case basis for each individual grant application.

All councillors, however, were un-equivocal in their general support for the trail.

“The trail will be a great addition to the community, both for locals and visitors,” said Invermere may-or Gerry Taft, speak-ing after the meeting. “Aside from increas-ing safety for those biking along West-side Road, it is a great amenity in terms of the connectivity it helps develop in the valley.”

In the end, council members voted unanimously to give a general letter of support for all grant applications Gre-enways makes for the trail project.

ALC denies CastleRockAt the meeting, council also received

a copy of a letter sent by the provincial Agricultural Land Commission to Cas-tleRock developer Mark Himmelspach, turning down CastleRock Estate Devel-opment’s application for non-agricul-tural use on Agricultural Land Reserve

(ALR) land.The land referenced

in the application is 0.7 hectares located within the boundar-ies of CastleRock, and the intent had been to use it as a parking

area for trailers and boats. The District of Invermere had given its approval of the application more than a year ago af-ter much heated debate and a narrow three-two vote (previously reported in The Pioneer) in favour of district ap-proval made by the previous Invermere council (prior to the 2014 municipal

election).“So we said ‘yes’, but the ALC said

‘no’,” said Taft. “No matter what we as a council decide, it is the ALC that gets to make the fi nal decision on these matters. They sometimes see things through a bit of a different lens than we (council) do. We may look at things from a planning perspective, while their primary perspective is agriculture.”

The ALC’s letter said the reason for rejecting the application was that the land had good agricultural capability and should be preserved for agricul-tural use, and that other non-ALR lands nearby could be used for trailer and boat storage.

Public input sought on budgetAt the same meeting, council gave

fi rst and second reading to its budget bylaw, which, if passed, would see a one and a half per cent increase in the

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The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has up-dated its Basin management plan, which out-lines how the organization plans to support residents and communities for the next fi ve years.

“All of our activities are driven by respond-ing to the priorities and needs of Basin resi-dents,” said CBT board of directors chair Greg Deck in a press release. “Through exten-sive discussions, we have heard how we can best support the region and the issues we should focus on, and are now moving ahead with these ideas.”

Following a public consultation process un-dertaken over the past several months, the Trust has identifi ed 13 strategic priorities to focus on from 2016 to 2020, including afford-able housing; agriculture; arts, culture and heritage; broadband; community priorities; early childhood and childhood development; economic development; environment; First Nations relationships; land acquisition; non-profi t support; recreation and physical activ-ity; and renewable and alternative energy.

“Residents told us that we often make the best use of our resources when we support initiatives that are common across a larger region, such as our affordable housing or broadband initiatives,” said CBT chief ex-ecutive offi cer Neil Muth. “Economic devel-opment, for instance, was a top priority for most of the region, so we’ll be allocating sig-nifi cant resources to fi nding ways to make an impact in this area.”

To read the Columbia Basin Management

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At the same time, the Trust has also in-creased its efforts to help those in the for-profi t sector, by launching its new Impact Investment Fund. The $2-million fund will be administered by Community Futures and is intended to support business opportunities that are high risk and may not offer adequate fi nancial returns to an investor, but will ben-efi t Basin residents and communities in some other way, such as creating jobs; addressing a community need; helping the environment or supporting arts and culture.

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Following the meeting come and meet Jaye Milley, our board member and a member of Canada’s Paralympic Cycling Team competing in the London Olympics as he speaks to overcoming obstacles.

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Every October, a familiar smell returns to Radium — and Kathy Horvath had some thoughts about it for council.

At the October 25th regular meeting, councillors re-viewed a written request from Horvath to clean up the sheep and deer feces on the streets and sidewalks of Radium Hot Springs while ushering the animals back into the mountains.

“It would be really nice to go for a walk on clean streets and sidewalks, smell fresh clean air rather than urine and feces,” explained Hovarth in her letter to council, adding the animals make her feel unsafe.

Ultimately, Village of Radium Hot Springs chief administrative officer Mark Read provided council with an estimate that it could cost up to $300 daily to hire a contractor for the month of October to focus on the clean-up efforts. Council accepted the in-formation, but decided it would be best to sign off on a resolution for staff to respond to Ms. Hovarth’s request with further information.

“It’s pretty pricey,” concluded Read. “The other issue, in my mind at least, is that by the time you drive home, it seems to have dried up and it isn’t that visible.”

He added that Hovarth’s letter raises alarm bells about the sights and smells in Pine Cone Lane, which is a pri-vately-owned strata.

Councillor Karen Larsen queried Read about who was responsible for maintaining problems on Pine Cone Lane.

“If they want that service, shouldn’t their strata collect funding to pay for that service?” she asked Read.

“Precisely,” he replied.In addition, Coucillor Ron Verboom questioned if there

was any extra time for village staffers to spend clean-ing up the streets and Read explained it’s already being done in their spare time.

He added the task could be assigned to a part-time stu-dent or a contractor for October.

“It’s a pretty short period of time to work,” Verboom agreed.

radium supports economic development service area

There were recently minor revi-sions made to Bylaw No. 2606 to help the Columbia Valley Economic Devel-opment Service Area with funding at

the Village of Radium Hot Springs regular council meet-ing on Wednesday, October 28th.

“The original vision was one service area, potentially being able to have economic development, expendi-tures or programs as different communities need them,” chief administrative officer Mark Read told council. “But the province said they wouldn’t allow that, so basically what they’re doing is coming up with a number of differ-ent bylaws that were going to be more area-specific that will provide service to the entire area or that is more specific to one area — this is really a bit of a housekeep-ing bylaw that we’ve already approved.”

The motion to revise the bylaw was unanimously passed by council with Councillor Tyler McCauley mak-ing the motion and Councillor Todd Logan seconding it.

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district’s general tax rate. That increase would come on top of a roughly $100 per parcel increase in Invermere’s parcel tax, which is being implemented to help pay back the loan for the planned new multi-use centre.

Before adopting the bylaw, council is seeking public input in the form of questionnaires, which will be sent out and which can be done online.

The district will also hold a public meeting from 6 to 7 p.m., just prior to its next council meeting, on Tuesday, November 10th, during which Invermere residents can give feedback on the budget.

To see the 2016 budget survey online, see www.invermere.net/documents/2016%20budget%20survey.pdf.

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Taking clear action in the muddy Syrian conflictNICOLE TRIGG

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With Remembrance Day taking place next week, it’s a fitting time to ponder what’s going on in Syria and Iraq and Canada’s involvement in the bombing mission against ISIS.

Just days after Justin Trudeau led the Liberals back into power, U.S. president Barack Obama was on the phone to him, encouraging him to reconsider his cam-paign promise of pulling Canada out of the mission.

Clearly, many Canadians feel stepping back from the conflict is the right thing to do, while many others, who did not

vote Liberal, are dismayed at the thought of Canada leaving its allies to fight ter-ror, while it takes more of a backseat role in the conflict, focusing instead on peacekeeping, which is what Trudeau in-tends while remaining a strong coalition partner. It’s a policy return to yesteryear when Canada was known a peacekeeper — something that began in the ‘50s when then-prime minister Lester Pearson sug-gested the United Nations create a peace-keeping force, something that became central to UN activities around the world and earned Pearson a Nobel Peace Prize.

ISIS militants have smartened up to the tactics being used on them, and are hiding out in civilian centres to protect

themselves from airstrikes, and now that Russia has entered the situation, the situ-ation is getting increasingly more compli-cated. While publicly committing to erad-icating the ISIS terrorist group, Russia is allegedly also targeting rebel groups that are threatening the ruthless regime of Syrian president/dictator Bashar Assad, that it wants kept in place, which the U.S. has allegedly been trying to overthrow.

With Russia challenging the U.S.’s in-fluence in the region, resolution of this conflict that has resulted in hundreds of thousands of death and millions of refu-gees is no closer at hand. Canada resum-ing its peacekeeping role on the world stage couldn’t happen at a better time.

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In January 1997, the Union of British Columbia Mu-

nicipalities (UBCM) and the First Nations Summit jointly organized the first province-wide Community to Commu-nity Forum.

The event brought together First Nations and local gov-ernments from across B.C. to discuss common goals and opportunities for joint ac-tion. Based on the success of that forum, it was recommended the UBCM support regional forums around B.C.

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) and Ktunaxa Nation Council (KNC) have jointly hosted several Regional Com-munity to Community Forums in the past. One of the big things to come out of one of our earlier forums was a brainstorming session on a Communications Protocol, which was later formalized and signed

and is still in use by the RDEK and KNC today.

Since our last Community to Community Forum with the KNC in 2012, there are a number of new municipal, regional district and First Nations elected officials. As a result, the RDEK and KNC will be hosting a joint Com-munity to Community Forum in late November and we are

looking forward to the opportunity to network, discuss issues of common con-cern, build new and expand on existing relationships. I look forward to good dia-logue and learning.

The RDEK has also submitted an ap-plication for funding to host a Regional Community to Community Forum with the Shuswap Band. If the funding appli-cation is successful, the forum would be held in the Columbia Valley in early 2016

and would involve the Chief and Council, along with administration from the Shus-wap Band as well as the Mayors, Councils and senior management officials from the three Columbia Valley Municipalities, the Area F and G Director and senior RDEK management. I am hopeful that our appli-cation will be approved and very much look forward to the opportunity for us to sit down and get together with our Shus-wap neighbours.

The goal of a Regional Community to Community Forum is to increase under-standing and to improve overall relations between First Nations and local govern-ments. We are fortunate in that we cur-rently have good working relationships with both the Shuswap and Ktunaxa Na-tion and I look forward to continuing to build on that foundation.

Gerry Wilkie is the Regional District of East Kootenay director for Area G, and can be reached at [email protected].

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As your MLA, I often receive requests from constituents for access to in-

formation, information that you have ev-ery right as a citizen to receive. My staff work with people to access information through Freedom of Information, and most would be shocked to discover just how diffi cult, slow and costly accessing even the most basic information can be.

Your government has a responsibil-ity to retain relevant documents and to provide access under the Freedom of Information Act.

This is not just a moral requirement; it is actually a legal requirement.

There are well-established protocols on what has to be retained. And when it is discovered, as it has been recently, that the B.C. Liberal government has not re-tained the required documents and correspondences, you must understand that it is not a simple mistake. It is a deliberate act.

A report has recently come out on three clear cases where the B.C. Liberals broke the law and, as a result, a government political staff member is now under in-vestigation by the RCMP.

What has become clear is that the Premier’s offi ce, the Ministry of Transportation, and the Ministry re-sponsible for ensuring that Freedom of Information laws are actually followed all have political staff who routinely purge records they are legally obliged to

keep. Whether it is the fact that proper documents are either very deliberately not created, or that electronic documents are “triple-deleted” to permanently de-stroy them, the actions of this govern-ment are in blatant disregard of the law.

The documents that we now know were destroyed related to serious abuses of government power such as the fi ring of health researchers — a travesty that re-sulted in a suicide of one of the falsely accused researchers. These health re-

searchers were falsely accused for political reasons, likely on the direct orders from the Premier’s offi ce.

This government also destroyed documents related to the government’s lack of response to the Highway of Tears.

We know that it is not just the Premier’s offi ce, or these two ministries, that are engaging in these unlaw-ful acts.

It is far wider than that. This is the culture of this gov-ernment, and it absolutely cannot be tolerated.

Governments have tremendous power, but govern-ments are not above the law. We must demand that this government follow the law. I would encourage you to make your thoughts known directly to the Premier at [email protected].

Norm Macdonald is the NDP MLA for Columbia River Rev-elstoke. He can be reached by phone at 1-866-870-4188 and by email at [email protected].

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B.C. was one of ten provinces/territories to participate in a national simultaneous smoke alarm test.

The “Great Canadian Smoke Alarm Test” took place on Sunday, November 1st from 10 to 11 a.m. (local time).

If you missed the “test,” you can still take part, to help prevent fi re tragedies in our com-munities.

To participate, simply download, follow and confi rm the completion of a simple four-step checklist available at www.safeathome.ca/pow-erhour. Two mail-in rebates are also available.

“We billed the event as the ‘Power Hour’ be-cause of the huge impact on preventing fi re tragedies that we achieve when homeowners ensure their smoke alarms are properly main-tained with fresh batteries, or, replaced if they are past their ten-year lifespan. It puts a new twist on time change weekend,” said Naomi Ya-mamoto, Minister of State for Emergency Pre-paredness.

Follow these steps:1. Walk through your home to make sure you

have a smoke alarm on every storey, including the basement, and outside all sleeping areas or inside bedrooms if you sleep with doors closed.

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Last year’s warmer winter increases Mica Dam generation, energy exports

Tom FleTcherBlack Press

A warm winter and a dry spring and sum-mer combined to produce a big jump in BC Hydro power exports this year.

Electricity exports to the U.S. jumped by 73 per cent in the first eight months of 2015 com-pared to the same period last year, according to export data from Statistics Canada.

BC Hydro says the warmer winter de-creased residential customer demand for electricity in B.C., leaving enough water in the Columbia and Peace River reservoirs that their combined volume reached re-cord highs by the end of March 2015. That allowed for more generation from the Mica Dam on the Columbia River, which recently had a fifth and sixth turbine added to bring it up to maximum design capacity.

“These exports also supported the man-agement of the obligations under the Co-lumbia River Treaty, which provide for in-creased releases of water from the Canadian Columbia basin when the U.S. basin finds itself in severe drought conditions, as it did

in the spring and summer of 2015,” said BC Hydro spokesperson Simi Heer. “Ultimately, the increased release meant additional gen-eration at Mica, which resulted in more en-ergy available for export.”

The Columbia River Treaty was signed by Canada and the U.S. in 1964, and its flood control mandate is set to expire in 2024. Energy Minister Bill Bennett has argued that the treaty should be renewed with an increased annual payment from the U.S., to reflect the value of controlling the river on the Canadian side for flood control and ir-rigation for agriculture in Washington State.

The increase in electricity sales was a bright spot for B.C. exports, the value of which fell 22.2 per cent from January to August, due mainly to falling natural gas prices.

Electricity prices also fell during that pe-riod, so the 73 per cent increase in exports resulted in only a 32.2 per cent increase in value. Decreases in gas and electricity prices are related to greatly increased shale gas production in the U.S., which is used for power production as well as heating fuel.

One of the new water turbines being installed at Mica Dam north of Revelstoke. The addition of the fifth and sixth turbines, completed this year, increases the dam’s capacity by 1,000 megawatts, enough to power 80,000 more homes. BC Hydro photo


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At Canadian Tire we know that having a well-maintained vehicle is not only wise economical-ly, but helps ensure your safety when the winter conditions strike. Whether you do it yourself or take your vehicles to the professionals at Cana-dian Tire, there are 10 basic maintenance proce-dures that the Car Care Council recommends ev-eryone should do in the mild fall weather to keep your vehicle operating at its best this winter.

1. Check all fl uids, including engine oil, power steering, brake and transmission as well as wind-shield washer solvent and antifreeze/coolant.

2. Check the hoses and belts to make sure they are not cracked, brittle, frayed, loose or show-ing signs of excessive wear.

3. Check the battery and replace if necessary. Make sure the connection is clean, tight and corrosion-free.

4. Check the brake system annually and have the brake linings, rotors and drums inspected at each oil change.

5. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks, damage and broken supports or hang-ers if there is an unusual noise. Exhaust leaks can be dangerous and must be cor-rected without delay.

6. Check engine performance to make sure it is delivering the best balance of power and fuel econ-omy and producing the lowest level of emissions.

7. Check the heating, ventilating and air con-ditioning (HVAC) system as proper heating and cooling performance is critical for interior com-fort and for safety reasons such as defrosting.

8. Inspect the steering and suspension system annually including shock absorbers, struts and chassis parts such as ball joints, tie rod ends and other related components.

9. Check the tires, including tire pressure and tread. Uneven wear indicates a need for wheel alignment. Tires should also be checked for bulges and bald spots.

10. Check the wipers and lighting so that you can see and be seen. Check that all interior and

exterior lighting is working properly and replace worn wiper blades so you can see clearly when driving during precipitation.

Canadian Tire Invermere has the qualifi ed professionals who are equipped to economically care for your vehicle in an environmentally responsible manner. Come on in and see why we continue to grow in popularity in the Columbia Val-ley. After all, Canadian Tire has been serving Canadians for over 93 years. Our nationwide warranty guarantees you’ll be covered at any one of our 5,000 service bays across our great country.

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Replacing worn wiper blades before winter arrives will keep you seeing clearly during extreme weather conditions. File photo

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On October 1st, the Winter Driving Safety Alliance launched the 2015 Shift into Winter Campaign — an annual road safety initiative that encourages drivers to be prepared and drive safely in winter.

As a member of the Alliance, Mainroad is asking everyone to shift into winter driving mode and prepare for the upcoming season. Don’t wait until snow ar-rives. Whether you’re driving across town, or across the province, it’s impor-tant that you and your vehicle are prepared for winter conditions.

A few simple steps to winterize your ride could make a difference to your safety:

• Get a Grip: Install four matched winter tires with the winter logo. The grooves in winter tires help to divert snow and water away from your tires. That means better traction and control on the road. Check your tire pressure at least once a month or more (tire pressure drops in colder conditions).

• Give your vehicle a winter check-up: Make sure the battery, brakes, lights, fuses, cooling/heating systems, exhaust/electrical systems, belts and hoses are in top shape.

• Before each trip, do a “Circle Check” (walk around your vehicle to inspect its condition).

• Review your vehicle’s maintenance record. Take it in for repair if needed.• Keep your gas tank full to avoid condensation which can cause fuel lines to

freeze.• Equip your work vehicle with a Winter Survival Kit. Recommended items

include: an approved high-visibility vest, non-perishable food, blankets, fi rst aid supplies, windshield scraper, snow brush, spare tire, wheel wrench and jack, shovel and traction mat, sand or kitty litter, fuel line antifreeze, fl ares and matches or a lighter, tire chains and gloves, fl ashlight and extra batteries, bat-tery jumper cables, sandbags for extra weight, extra clothing & footwear. Do it now, before you’re caught off guard.

Please download the following websites to your phone or bookmark them on your web browser and check them often.

• DriveBC.ca is a good source of current road and travel conditions.• ShiftIntoWinter.ca has tips on how to prepare yourself and your vehicle, and

how to drive safely on winter roads.• For more information visit www.ShiftIntoWinter.ca.

Time to shift into winter

ICBC ROAD SAFETY

Feeling uneasy about driving? You’re not alone. According to an ICBC survey, almost four in 10 of re-spondents feel less confi dent driving during the winter. Here are some tips for staying safe in poor conditions:

HydroplaningHydroplaning happens when the

tires lose contact with the road surface and fl oat on a fi lm of water. If you fi nd yourself hydroplaning, ease off the ac-celerator and keep steering in the direc-tion you want to go. Avoid braking.

Black iceDuring the winter, temperatures

can change quickly, which can cause unpredictable road conditions. Al-though the road may look the same,

black ice can form unexpectedly and may not be visible. Black ice is com-monly found on roads with shaded areas, bridges, overpasses and intersec-tions where car exhaust and packed snow freeze quickly.

If you drive over black ice and start to skid, ease off the accelerator, and look and steer smoothly in the direc-tion you want to go. Don’t brake — this will make the situation worse. You may need to repeat this manoeuvre sev-eral times until you regain control.

Adjust for conditionsPotholes can be another hazard dur-

ing cold and wet weather. For all types of winter hazards, remember two key tips: reduce your speed and increase your following distance. � e more time you have to react to any hazard the better.

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The Columbia Valley Rockies won 4-3 against the Castlegar Rebels at the Castlegar Complex on Friday, October 30th.

“Friday, in Castlegar, we started really strong and were able to jump out to a lead,” said Wade Dubielewicz, Rockies coach. “Our power play was clicking and was the differ-ence in the game.”

Rockies player Donoven Quintin edged out the Rebels to score the first goal with assists from Micheal Cardinal and Colton Sandboe during a powerplay in the first. With less than a minute behind the Junior B team, Rockies player Malcolm Fenelon scored an-other goal with assists from Kolten Nelson and Zachary Ross.

However, Rebels player Darren Medeiros gained some ground when he scored on the Rockies.

Rockies player Cardinal brought the Rock-ies further ahead, bringing the score up to 3-1 at the end of the first.

The Rebels put up a fight and brought home another goal during the second period.

During the third, Fenelon scored the Rock-ies’ winning goal with assists from Cardinal and Quintin.

Rebels player Ed Lindsey wrapped up the game when he scored the team’s final goal.

rockies versus DynamitersThe Kimberley Dynamiters outplayed the

Rockies 5-1 at the Eddie Mountain Memorial on Saturday, October 31st.

“We didn’t have the same jump on Satur-day as we did on Friday,” said Mr. Dubiele-wicz. “Kimberley played a physical game and I think the long bus ride after (the last game meant) we didn’t have enough gas in the tank to push back.”

The Rockies scored their only goal during the second period when Luke Bellerose took a shot with assists from Zachary Ross and Harrison Davies.

The next game will be when the Rockies take on the Sicamous Eagles at 7:30 p.m. in the Eddie on Friday, November 6th.

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Rockies forward Luke Bellrose, sporting a Movember mustache, gets some speed skating past a Dynamiter during Satur-day’s home game at the Eddie, where the local team suffered a disappointing 5-1 loss. Photo by Amanda Nason

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH

• 2 - 4 p.m.: Shuswap Band Open House at the New Shuswap Band Offi ce beside Kootenay Flooring.

• 6:30 p.m.: Texas Hold Em’ Tournament at the Invermere Legion every Thursday. $35 buy in.

• 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.: Puttin’ on the Glitz Ladies Night Shopping Extravaganza, downtown Invermere merchants, in-store specials and draws.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH

• Brewer’s Marketplace open for the Christmas Holidays.

• East Kootenay Wine Festival November 6th - 8th at Fairmont Hot Springs resort

• Ladies Spiel: November 6-8, for more information visit www.curlinginvermere.ca. Call 250-342-3315 or email [email protected].

• 6:30 p.m: Steelhead Trout Dinner at the Invermere Legion. $15/person. Reservations recommended. Call 250-342-9517. Meat Draw and 50/50.

• 7 p.m.: The Chuck Bisset Singers perform with special guest appearance by Savannah Bisset at Alliance Church. Tickets $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $12 for students.

• 7 - 10 p.m.: Fresh Fridays Open Mic at Pynelogs. Showcasing young talent from the valley. All ages, licensed bar. First Friday of every month.

• 7:30 p.m.: CV Rockies vs. Sicamous Eagles at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH

• Headbanger Festival in Radium November 7th and 8th. Visit www.radiumhotsprings.com for details.

• 9 - 11 a.m.: Invermere Ski Swap. Drop gear off at Invermere Community Hall. Sale at 12 p.m. Any questions please contact Jenny 250-342-3819.

• 6:30 p.m.: Corkscrews & Canapes at the 14th Annual East Kootenay Wine Festival at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Lodge. $59. Enjoy live music, local artisans, prizes, after parties and most importantly – wine!

• 7:30 p.m.: CV Rockies vs. Fernie

Ghostriders at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH

• Champagne Brunch at the 14th Annual East Kootenay Wine Festival. 3 seating times at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. at Mountain Flowers Restaurant at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, $24.95 for adults, $21.20 for seniors.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH

• 7 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre AGM, upstairs in the Invermere Community Centre. Full agenda may be obtained at [email protected] or 250-688-0553.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH

• 6 - 8 p.m.: Lego Club every Tuesday at Radium Public Library.

• 7 p.m.: Cinefest fi lm series featuring the fi lm Learning to Drive. Tickets $12 at the door or at Tiffany’s Thredz or Pynelogs.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH

• 10 a.m.: Canal Flats Remembrance Day Ceremony.

• 10:30 a.m.: Invermere Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Cenotaph Park.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH

• 12 p.m.: Senior’s Lunch at the Invermere Legion. $5 at the door. RSVP by calling 250-342-9281 ext 1227 or emailing [email protected]


• Junior Spiel: November 13-14-15

• 6:30 p.m: Pork Rib Dinner at the Invermere Legion. Reservations recommended. Call 250-342-9517 Meat Draw and 50/50.

• 7 p.m.: Invermere Under the Stars presents a panel discussion with an audience Q&A to follow, at David Thompson Secondary School theatre.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH

• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Craft and Home Business Sale at Canal Flats Civic Centre. Crafts, baking, knitting and more. Lunch Available. Call 250-349-5447 for more information.

• 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Artym Gallery shows The Big Show of Little Paintings by Gallery Artists exhibition until December 24th.

• 7:30 p.m.: CV Rockies vs. Chase Heat at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH

• 6 p.m.: CV Rockies vs. Kimberley Dynamiters at Canal Flats Arena.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH

• 2 p.m.: Genealogy Group at Columbia Gardens Coffee Private Dining Room. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month.

• 7 p.m.: Lake Windermere District Lions Club meetings every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at CVCC/Lions Hall Highway 93/95, Invermere. Contact 250-345-0171.

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

• 7:30 p.m.: Andrea Superstein presents a unique musical experience with her blend of early and contemporary jazz at Pynelogs. Tickets $20, $10 for students, available at Pynelogs and Tiffany’s Thredz. More information www.andreasuperstein.com



• 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: OPT clinic at the Invermere Health Unit. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Confi dential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing.

• 7:30 p.m.: Jumbo Creek Conservation Society AGM at David Thompson Secondary School.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH

• 7 - 8:30 p.m.: Roller Derby/Skating Info Night! Get info on Learn to Skate program and Killer Rollbots, at the Invermere Community Hall.


• Table Top Day 2. Family games, Pokemon, Magic and Dice Masters learn to play, Pokemon Trading, a Magic tournament and several tables set up with games for families to try out, at Main Street Fun & games.

• 6 p.m.: ICAN Raise the Woof Stand Up Comedy Show & Dinner at the Invermere Community Hall. Tickets $50, available at Purple Cow Gift Shop, ICAN, Invermere Vet Hospital, Selkirk Cellulars & Offi ce Supplies and River Gems.

• 7:30 p.m.: CV Rockies vs. Golden Rockets at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST

• Christmas Silent Auction starts at the Invermere Library. Come and browse a wide selection of interesting offerings and place your bids. Bids close Dec. 9th.

• 1 - 6 p.m.: Invermere Light Up & Santa Claus Parade downtown Invermere. Pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, s’mores and more.



• 7 p.m.: Cinefest fi lm series featuring the fi lm Remember by fi lmmaker Atom Egoyan. Tickets $12 at the door or at Tiffany’s Thredz or Pynelogs.

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Supervisor for Dairy QueenPermanent, Full Time, Shift, Overtime, Weekend, Day, Evening $14.00 Hourly,for 40.00 Hours per weekCompletion of high school1yr to less than 2yrs related experienceSpecifi c Skills: Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who prepare and portion food.Establish work schedule.Estimate and order ingredients and supplies. Ensure food service and quality control.Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage.Prepare and submit reports.Supervise and check assem-bly of trays. Supervise and check delivery of food trolleys.Establish methods to meet work schedules. Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures.

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Firewood/FuelFirewood for sale

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Heavy Duty Machinery

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Bruce Dehart 250-347-9803 or 250-342-5357

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2. Check all smoke alarm expiry dates. If it is more than ten years old, or the year it was made cannot be identified, replace the alarm.

3. Press the Test Button on each smoke alarm. If it sounds, it confirms power is present and circuits are operating.

4. For added protection, follow the same steps for carbon monoxide alarms.“We are asking every family in the Columbia Valley to participate in the Power Hour

to test all smoke alarms in the home and replace any that are over ten years old,” says Invermere Fire Chief Roger Ekman.

Home fire safety expert, Carol Heller from Kidde Canada, recommends that homeown-ers take advantage of new smoke alarm technologies that help make upkeep easier, such as tamper-proof designs, sealed ten-year lithium batteries that last the life of the alarm, and additional safety features such as built-in LED lighting to help illuminate your escape, sensors that reduce nuisance alarms and end-of-life warnings.

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