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Province says yes to Jumbo After 20 years, BC Liberals approve controversial ski resort ANDREA KLASSEN editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

The long-debated Jumbo Glacier Resort is another step closer to reality, after the B.C. government announced its approval of a master development agreement for the controversial ski resort March 20.

Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson and Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett made the announcement together in Victoria, and characterized the decision as a tough but necessary step for the government.

"I made this decision after reviewing all of the relevant, extensive documentation on this file as well as visiting the site and meeting with both first nations and the proponent," said Thomson. "I respect that there have been differing views on this project, but after 20 years of this extensive review it was time to make a decision."

Bennett, a longtime supporter of the project and the BC Liberal MLA closest to the Jumbo area, said he hoped the decision would allow communities divided by the issue to heal.

"It's divided our communities and we wanted it over. We wanted a decision from government and I can't thank my friend Steve enough for having the courage to make this decision," he told media.

The master development agreement lays out the terms and conditions under which the resort can be developed and allows proponents STORY CONTINUES TO 'REZONING' ON PAGE A2

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Canal Flats arena gets big bucks ANDREA KLASSEN editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

When the Canal Flats arena opens for the winter in 2013, skaters and hockey players may find they have up to six extra weeks to hit the ice.

A long-awaited upgrade of the arena is now going ahead, thanks to an $800,000 Community Recreation Program grant doled out to the village this week by the B.C. government.

The grant is one of 98 going to com-

munities around the province this week as part of a $30 million program to promote healthy lifestyles.

According to Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett, who met with members of village council and arena staff today, the Canal Flats grant is likely the largest single payment given to any community in B.C. "Certainly for a community of this size, it's huge," he added.

Arena manager Matthieu Fournier, says there's plenty to do with the cash. First off is replacing the floor, which is well past the end of its

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"The slab is 40 years old now, so it's already on borrowed time, and we just have frost heave," he said.

"I've been here for 10 years and we've had issues with the building since then. The lifespan of a floor like this is 30 years."

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Jumbo's next step: rezoning Mountain resort municipality application is under consideration Continued from page A1 Glacier Resorts Ltd. to move forward with phased development of 6,250 beds, up to 23 ski lifts and a 3,000 metre-high gondola.

A wildlife management zone will also be established in the area, which Thomson said should address concerns by the Ktunaxa Nation. The Ktunaxa have opposed the resort's development because of the area's spiritual significance, which is tied to its grizzly population.

Columbia River Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald, who has opposed the development, called the decision "disrespectful" to those who oppose the project locally.

"It's incredibly disrespectful, to go pretty much as far from Invermere as you can to make this announcement," he said. "The government knows that this is an issue that people in Invermere care about, and they chose to hide away in Victoria and make the announcement there, in front of people that largely will not understand the issue the way people here do."

But Bennett said making the announcement in "neutral" territory was part of the government's plan.

"I think you would have ended up with 1,000 people on either side of the street," had the announcement been made in Invermere, he said. "You would have had the proponents on one side of the street shouting how much they support it and you would have had 1,000 people on the other side of the street shouting about why it shouldn't happen. It would have perpetuated the sort of dynamic that has existed in our communities and we've had enough of that."

From here, GRL will have go through what ministry staff called a "relatively minor permitting process" to have lands in the Jumbo area rezoned. That could be done via the Regional District of East Kootenay, by having the area annexed for management by a nearby municipality, or by dubbing Jumbo a mountain resort municipality.

Glacier Resorts has already put in a request for resort municipality status, which the province is reviewing — though approval or rejection of the plan would be the responsibility of the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

News of the announcement comes about a month after a delegation of local business owners, politicians and the resort's proponents spent a week promoting the resort in France. A reciprocal trip by French investors is planned for this spring.

However, Thomson told The Echo the trip had no bearing on his decision.

With files from Steve Jessel

Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson and Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett announce approval of master development agreement for Jumbo Glacier Resort March 20 in Victoria.

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Ktunaxa, conservationists promise Jumbo fight ANDREA KLASSEN editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

Several local groups have pledged to continue to fight the Jumbo Glacier Resort, which received provincial approval last week, but what actions the opposition will take are still in question.

"We don't have any specific steps set out right now," Chief Lorne Shovar of the Akisqnuk First Nation told The Echo. "We are looking to any and all options that are available to the Ktunaxa Nation and we'll proceed from there."

Jim Galloway, of the Jumbo Creek Conservation Society, said his group is also planning extensive meetings in the coming week, but this soon after the decision it's difficult to predict what they'll do.

"We have sprung into action. This has really galvanized us and there will be lots of planning in the days to come," Galloway said. "This project has been in the works for 20 years, and the past 20 years is going to turn out to be just a warm up for what's going to happen in the years ahead."

Robyn Duncan from environ-

mental organization Wildsight confirmed her group is gearing up for a long fight against the project as well.

“We don’t need to watch and wait.

It’s strategy time,” she said. “It’s not the end, it’s the next step on a long process. At least we know where we’re going now."

While Shovar would not comment on the possibility of legal action by the Ktunaxa — which the government has already been questioned on, and has largely shied away from discussing — he said provisions in the master development agreement meant to soothe First Nations concerns about the area's grizzly bear population were not doing their job.

"The Wildlife Management Area as proposed is completely inadequate for the grizzly bear, it's basically going to separate populations of grizzly bears, because [that area] is a corridor from north to south for the bears, and that's how they migrate... it doesn't nearly mitigate the issues," he said, adding he does not believe the government's suggestion that only three or four bears make their home in the Jumbo area.

Wildsight has also criticized the

government's statements on the bears, citing research submitted to the province by biologist Dr. Michael Proctor, which identified the area as a key "regional anchor" for grizzlies in the Kootenays.

“It’s core habitat. Any development hampers the ability of the bears to move north or south," she said. "It will have a huge impact on North America grizzly populations and to hear the province say it’s only three or four grizzlies is sad.”

Claims by Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett that a final decision on Jumbo will give communities with opposing views on the issue a chance to come together again also aren't gaining much traction with Jumbo's opposition.

"There won't be any healing process here. The fight is just going to get rougher," said Galloway.

"This healing process is just a pipe dream, I think, of Bill Bennett's. If he thinks there's going to be a healing process, I think he's wrong. I really do. We're going to fight twice as hard as we have in the past, and other organizations are going to do the same thing."

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page three Jumbo through the years • July 1991: Oberto Oberti, on behalf of Japanese investors, announces proposal to build the Jumbo Glacier Resort • March 1991: A formal proposal for the resort is submitted to the province • July 1994: Concerns about the project are raised by Roger Madson, owner of RK Heli Ski Panorama and the Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Tribal Council • November1994: The Commission on Resource and Environment (CORE) releases a report supporting commercial tourism and resort development in the Jumbo area, so long as developers mitigate impacts to the environment; Regional directors of East Kootenay unanimously denounce the report • July 1995 – October 2004: An Environmental Assessment Act review is conducted for Jumbo, resulting in an Environmental Assessment Certificate with 195 conditions • September 1995: Jumbo developers admit impacts to the environment will occur if the resort goes forward; Columbia River - Revelstoke MLA Jim Doyle vows to oppose Jumbo while Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce president Don Bilodeau attempts to rally support • October 1995: Ktunaxa Columbia Lake band chief Alfred Joseph announces the Ktunaxa’s opposition to Jumbo • November 1999: Mayoral candidate Mark Shmigelsky gives Jumbo Glacier Resort thumbs down • May 2000: A study conducted by Canadian Conservationist Brian Horejsi concluded the resort could negatively impact bears in the area • October 2002: The District of Invermere asked Environmental Assessment office to conduct a series of new studies on Jumbo • August 2004: Canadian Olympic gold medalist Beckie Scott publicly announces her opposition to Jumbo • October 2004: Resort receives Cabinet approval for project certification; Shuswap Indian Band reaffirms support for Jumbo and announces separation from the Ktunaxa/Kinbasket tribal council

Costello: Jumbo decision 'a relief' ANDREA KLASSEN editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

The vice president of the company behind the Jumbo Glacier Resort says he's relieved to see the development get approval to move forward, but doesn't yet know how they will be meeting some of the government's commitments for the site.

"Waiting is the killer," said Grant Costello, vice president of Glacier Resorts Ltd. "We've been so close so often, and in the last four or five months it's seemed like everybody's saying 'it's imminent, it's imminent.' It's a relief.

I've had some sleepless nights."

Though rumours the provincial government would approve a master development agreement for Jumbo have been gaining steam in Invermere for

months, Costello says the announcement was a surprise for the company.

He also said Glacier Resorts Ltd. has yet to receive detailed information from the province about its plans to create a large wildlife management area and establish a grizzly bear management plan for the resort site, and at the moment knows little more than what was released to the public at a news conference in Victoria today.

"We have to sit down and talk to some government staff to find out exactly what it is we have, look at the master development agreement," he said.

"We have some commitments in terms of studies. We have probably a season of studies to do on site that have to do with grizzlies, archeology and things like that. We have to put a plan together."

The project's environmental certifi-

cate expires in October 2014, and Costello says the goal will be to have the project moving forward before them.

"We'll be making announcements on our progress along the way. We want to keep the public informed," he adds.

"But right now I can't say specifically where we go from here."

While opponents of the project have been quick to share their disapproval, Costello says Glacier Resorts Ltd. remains undaunted.

"Groups have sprung up that think environment is more important than people. So we just think the human environment is the most important, and we think that working within that, that this is a good project to provide jobs and support families — things that are badly needed here," he says. "I don't have any qualms about my role in this."

Valley RCMP prepare for Jumbo backlash STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

While it's still early, the Columbia Valley RCMP aren't taking any chances when it comes to Jumbo Resort opposition.

With approval of a master development agreement for the controversial Jumbo ski resort announced last week Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac says that he fully expects some sort of action by those opposed to the resort.

"I expect protests down the road — that's a given," Shehovac said. "I have to prepare for all different types of scenarios."

When one thinks of Jumbo opposition, many will be reminded of a blockade on Farnham Creek road in 2008 by Jumbo Wild supporters. While Shehovac doesn't anticipate these kinds of actions this time around, he says he has been working on an operational plan for all eventualities, a plan that could include involving other detachments in case more manpower is needed.

"I certainly hope it doesn't go the way (Farnham Creek) did," Shehovac said.

"I think a lot of the people that are in-

The RCMP are hoping to avoid a similar situation to 2008's blockade of Farnham Creek road.

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volved with this issue, I think they are passionate about what they believe in, but from the people I've heard from I didn't get that kind of militancy."

The Farnham blockade lasted about two months, and resulted in a halt of construction, and Shehovac says the best way to avoid a similar situation is to keep in constant communication with those involved with the issue.

"My biggest thing is to keep commu-

nication open through all the parties, so that if we do have to go to a protest, they should know us by then... so that it's not 'hey, there's a policeman,' but rather 'hey, there's Marko.' We realize the passion that is involved with it, we realize the sensitivity involved, and our thing is we just hope that the leaders that are opposing this have cool heads and want to respect others' rights, and that no harm comes to anyone."

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resolution for the Union of B.C. Municipalities calling on the province to revisit its criteria for mountain resort municipalities — an option currently under consideration for the Jumbo resort.

Taft said the current process, which could leave the resort governed by what he's called an "undemocratic," appointed council in perpetuity, is still a concern.

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NEWS Jumbo through the years Continued from page A3 • October 2005: A judicial review of the Environmental Assessment Office upholds Jumbo's Environmental Assessment Certificate • January 2006: Jumbo Glacier Resort stages an open house to present its Master Development Plan to the community • March 2006: The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board votes not to return the Jumbo proposal to the provincial government to be handled under the resort municipality act • July 2007: Jumbo's Resort Master Plan approved by the province • August 2007: RDEK denies Area F director Lillian Rose’s request to launch a referendum on Jumbo

Shuswap celebrate end to Jumbo wait STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

While the Ktunaxa Nation ponders its next steps in its ongoing fight against the Jumbo Glacier Resort, the area's other local band says it's pleased to see a decision finally come down on the development.

"I think after the long drawn out process that it went through, it's probably appropriate that they've come to a decision," Dean Martin, CEO of the

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• 2008: Resort developers and the Shuswap Indian Band develop an impact management and benefits agreement, subject to project approval • August 2008: Anti-Jumbo crusaders set up a blockade on Horsethief Creek/ Farnham Creek Forest Service Road to halt road and other construction in the Jumbo area RDEK directors vote to ask the province to legislate the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort as a Mountain Resort Municipality, skipping over the rezoning and public consultation processes; resident Doug Anakin starts a petition asking RDEK to rescind the motion

Shuswap Band's Kinbasket Development Corporation said in an interview Tuesday, shortly after the decision had been announced.

Martin said after more than 20 years of waiting, the band was happy to see any decision on Jumbo. That it jibes with the band's longtime support of the project is a plus.

"In any projects that we do around the province or around our traditional territory, one of the most important factors is to have a speedy process," he said.

While that wasn't the case here, Mar-

tin said the thoroughness of the review of Jumbo shouldn't "leave too many questions in a lot of peoples' minds."

The Shuswap band's support for the Jumbo project is longstanding, with Chief Paul Sam frequently lending his name to letters of support for the project — including one that went along with a delegation promoting the resort in France in February.

"Us, Jumbo and the province will move forward as per our agreement, and we're just happy to see the province make a decision and we're happy to accept that in the Shuswap territory."

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• 2009: Jumbo's Environmental Assessment Certificate receives a onetime, five-year extension • June 2009 – The province advised the Ktunaxa that its consultation process is complete; the Ktunaxa advise the ministry of their spiritual interest in the Jumbo area and the government agrees to consider the new information • November 2009: The Foundation for Democratic Advancement releases a 98-page study indicating Jumbo could have a 77 per cent positive impact on the overall quality of life in the Jumbo Creek Valley area and surrounding drainages • December 2009: Long time mountain guide, Arnor Larson documents fuel spills and other environmental concerns at the base of Farnham glacier.

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opinions & letters Keep it clean

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hile last week's decision by the provincial government finally puts an end to years of will-they-or-won'tthey speculation, it's clear this two decadeplus odyssey is far from over.

Whether you love, hate, or have only a passing interest in the glacier resort that's now a step closer to breaking ground in the Jumbo Valley, it's difficult to take MLA Bill Bennett's statement that the decision is a chance to "heal" rifts in our communities all that seriously.

Not when local conservation groups have called the decision a call to arms, when a local First Nation has declared it will use any method available to stop the development.

Not when another divisive environmental story has played out so harshly over the last three months in this very community — though with somewhat less national media exposure.

Looking at it that way, we'd feel silly predicting anything but another messy fight.

That being said, with this story coming close on the heels of another contentious issue (rhymes with "steer lull"), there's one thing worth keeping in mind: Having different views, different priorities doesn't make a person evil.

Being concerned about job creation over environmental impacts or vice versa does not make someone a monster, or delusional, or in some way "against the valley."

A week into this story, The Echo's web page is a hub of activity, but the name calling has mostly been kept to a minimum so far. We hope it stays that way.

Jumbo is a complex story, with points to be made both for and against and a maze of history behind it. Personal insults and attacks do more to hurt the debate than advance it.

And regardless of the eventual outcome of last week's decision, we'll all still have to live with each other.

That doesn't change, Jumbo or no Jumbo.

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TO THE EDITOR

Banner week for East Kootenay communities Napoleon Hill wrote that “it is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed.”

If his words hold true, this past week was marked by the provincial government succeeding in helping East Kootenay communities continue to succeed.

The week of March 19 to 23 began with Community Recreation grant announcements. This government program is unique for small communities, as the province pays 80 per cent of the cost for projects that improve opportunities for people to be physically active.

In real terms, this is actually an investment in healthy living for British Columbians and I am thrilled to say that Canal Flats was one of our local communities to benefit from the program.

Anyone who has ever played or had a son or daughter or grandchild play a game of hockey, or who has curled in the Canal Flats “barn” know how desperately it needs repairs.

Last Thursday MLA Bill Bennett, Area F director Wendy Both and I joined Canal Flats' mayor, councillors and staff in the announcement that the town would receive

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$800,000 to put in a new concrete slab, new pipes and insulation in the metal arena. It's an investment so desperately needed that the town administrator stated that, “without this provincial grant it is likely we would have had to permanently close the arena in the very near future.”

The Leisure Centre in the District of Sparwood in the Elk Valley was presented with $400,000 providing the funding for a retrofit of their Leisure Centre which will save them $48,000 a year. Fernie’s Mayor Guiliano celebrated the news that her community would receive $350,973 for a new soccer field at the Max Turyk School and Cranbrook celebrated after receiving almost $280,000 that will be used for the ongoing work on their trail system. The tiny community of Wasa was also cheering when they received $70,000 for the much needed construction of an outdoor rink that will generate more opportunities for public skating and minor hockey.

The “Proceeds of Crime of Civil Forfeiture” is another government program helping communities with money that has been taken from those who engage in the illicit gains of crime and from this fund Summit

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Community Services in Cranbrook will be receiving $5,000 for Cranbrook and $5,000 for Kimberley and the Elk Valley RCMP will receive the same amount.

All three grants will be directed to assist efforts to reduce domestic violence in our communities.

The week wrapped up with the announcement of the “Affordable Rental Housing Initiative” which is a joint program between the provincial and federal governments and in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust. Through this program $10 million will go towards the creation of desperately needed affordable family housing in our Kootenay communities. Thank you to the CBT who invested $5 million in this wonderful initiative.

So there you have it; you and your government invested in community recreation and better health, you and your government invested in the very important work being done to stop domestic violence and finally you and your government invested in much needed affordable rental housing. I call that one amazing week in the East Kootenay!

Doug Clovechok BC Liberal candidate nominee

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Ramble On — Marilyn Berry

Spring is here — probably It's the end of the month‌ we are almost officially through a quarter of 2012.

Dare I say spring is here?

Seems like we had it every second day last week and by this time next week we'll be into April shower mode.

I bought some bulbs for some reason last week — if you know me very well, that's quite confusing. Gardening is definitely not my forte but I must be optimistic about something. Wish me and my gladioli well!

Early April brings Easter this year. Please make note that in order for our staff to enjoy the holiday, our office will be closed on Friday, April 6 and the display advertising deadline for the April 11 paper will be at 3

p.m. on Thursday, April 5.

We will be open as usual on Easter Monday, April 9 for our classified deadline at 10:30 a.m.

Also coming up in April is something really fun‌ The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue is returning to Invermere. Boy did we laugh last year during the workshop these wonderful women put on! It was one of those events that you had to be at in order to understand, so I hope all you ladies that missed out last year will get registered so you don't miss it again. This is one of the most liberating and enjoyable workshops you will ever attend. There is no age limit on who will get a kick (almost literally)

out of this event.

Is Windermere Valley Golf Course open? Well, when I last spoke to Dale he said tomorrow (Thursday, March 29) was going to be the day. I know that all depends on the weather, but what I saw over the weekend was all helpful so I'd suggest giving them a call to see if you can be one of the first on the course this season. I know the other courses in the valley won't be far behind.

Personally I'd like it to warm up a wee bit in order to make the game a little more enjoyable, but I know there are die-hards among you that will say, put your gloves and coat on and get out there. Enjoy your game!

Sick day claims not true in SD 6 Re: "Teachers have nothing to complain about," March 14 Dear Mr. Sawchuk, We are all teachers within five years of retirement who among us have accumulated over 2,900 sick days, earned at a rate of 15 days per year per teacher.

While you have made a number of questionable claims in your letter, we have chosen to address your statement that teachers "receive a lump sum payment for sick days not used... which could total $44,000."

This statement is not true in School District 6, as unused sick leave is not paid to teachers upon retirement here — by the grace of God we will retire with both our sick leave and our good health intact.

By your calculations, this will also "save" our employer up to $44,000. Whether this payout happens in other school districts or not is immaterial; your letter was sent to an Invermere

paper and has misled anyone, local or not, who has read it.

To quote your own words: "this is bogus and propaganda," and deservedly puts the entire rest of your letter under question. If you still insist that we will get paid out for our sick leave please have a representative of our local School Board (No. 6, Rocky Mountain) list the procedure for claiming same in the media in which you started this lie: in an Invermere newspaper.

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FRI APRIL 6 • Cameron Bird and Vance Theoret Exhibition opening at, Artym Gallery, 7 p.m. Show on until April 15.

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Jumbo decision undemocratic Shrinking glaciers will affect resort I am appealing to all residents of the Kootenys to band together and fund buying dictionaries for “Crusty” Clark and Bill Bennett so they can look up the definition of "democracy."

Research in my two dictionaries yielded these definitions: 1) Government by the people collectively by elected representatives; political or social equality.

2) A government that is run by the people who live under it.

This is not what happened in the case of government approval of the controversial Jumbo Glacier Resort Development. For 20 years opponents to the resort have been sending strong messages of “no” to the various governments of B.C. in power, and the message still hasn’t changed.

Giving approval to this project because Bennett met with French financiers in Paris, who told him they want to invest, and Oberti, the proponent of the project, is tired of waiting, does not make this approval a democratic action.

These people do not live in the Kootenays. We do, and surveys show the majority does not want this development.

Perhaps the premier and Bennett

should don hiking boots this summer and spend some time hiking in the area. They could speak to the European tourists, who have travelled to the Kootenays especially for the undeveloped wilderness. They spend money in the area and create employment in the already existing tourist facilities. If they wanted to experience a ski resort with 23 lifts and 6,000 beds they would stay at home, since Europe has many such resorts.

With a little effort Clark and Bennett could ski in the Jumbo area now. All it takes is some back country ski equipment, some wilderness knowledge and some physical effort. The locals have been doing this for years, without causing massive environmental impact, disruption of wildlife habitat and huge expenditures of tax dollars to provide the infrastructure needed to support such a development. Investing this money in better health care facilities would be a more democratic action.

In the next provincial election my vote will be for Jumbo Wild Forever; not for greed and development at any cost.

Helga Auld Castlegar, B.C.

It is well known that glaciers all over the world are melting. Year round ski areas in Europe are having many problems in maintaining skiable slopes. Lift towers are losing their footing. They have to be protected with white plastic covers to shield them from the heat of the sun. In the summer, the glaciers are now blank ice. Skiing on ice is not much fun, so the operators are grinding up the ice in order to get a softer surface to ski on, but this of course accelerates the melting of the glacier.

If somebody really wants to go skiing during our summer months, they should fly to South America, Australia or New Zealand where there is natural snow during our summer.

I predict that if the Jumbo Glacier area is developed for skiing it will not survive many years. The glacier and surroundings will be left with environmental decimation and deserted lifts and buildings.

I am attaching a picture taken early September 2011 at the Dachstein Ski area in Austria, to show what can be expected in the Jumbo area. Dachstein Ski area is at about 2,700m elevation. At least on the Dachstein there are no grizzlies to be displaced!

Why anybody would like to invest their money in this project is hard to understand.

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Chambers offer support for Jumbo ‘opportunities' COLUMBIA VALLEY — The BC Chamber of Commerce has hailed the Jumbo decision, and says it hopes the approval of Jumbo is a sign other projects under review — including some mining and natural gas developments — will benefit from a speedier, balanced process.

“It’s good to see B.C. sending a clear signal that major projects like these will be judged on their own merits,” John Winter, president and CEO of the B.C. chamber said in a release.

In a release distributed by the provincial government, Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce president Rose-Marie Regitnig said she doesn't expect the government's decision to please everyone.

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However, the chamber "is pleased that a decision around Jumbo Glacier Resort has finally been made," Regitnig said, adding the 20 year review process the project faced "was negatively impacting our communities."

"We do look forward to working with our members on the opportunities that this decision will present," she added.

Tourism Radium president Graham Kerslake also said any increased tourism Jumbo could bring to the valley would be a positive for Radium Chamber of Commerce members.

"From a tourism perspective, anything that would bring tourism dollars to the valley we would be looking forward to participating in," he said.

Mountain Views What do you think of the approval of Jumbo?

“I love it. It's a sad day when it takes 20 years to make a decision. We have other more important issues to deal with.”

Daniel Zurgilgen, Fairmont

Nelson-area residents concerned about the decision to green light the Jumbo Glacier Resort proposal came out for a rally in front of City Hall on March 25.

The evening included several speakers and musicians. For the most part those who took the microphone and spoke to the nearly 200 people that gathered had a tone of hope. Those who gathered are hopeful action can still stop the mega-proposal from happening.

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“I’m not happy about it, mostly because of the bears, and we already have enough resorts in the area we don’t need another one.”

Bronwyn Taylor, Fairmont “I don’t agree with it.”

Arielle Engdahl, Fairmont “I’m not getting involved.”

Ben Gagne, Windermere “I’m for it. It might take a while but I’m looking forward to Jumbo, I think it will absolutely be a bonus for this part of the country. It’s just what we need.”

Shirley Dahl, Windermere “I’m impartial, I’ll be dead before it’s built.”

Dar Davis, Radium “It’s going to take business away from all other resorts in the area, it’ll ruin Panorama. We need to keep things how they are.”

Jean Doherty, Radium "I think it’ll probably be a decade before anything happens, but I also think it’s good for the economy as long as they are cautious of the environment when developing.”

Ryan Haynes, Radium “Finally the people of Invermere have found year round work, but a lot will still whine about it anyways.”

Sandy Eastman, Invermere

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Reaction to the approval of Jumbo has been mixed — entities such as the British Columbia Chamber of Commerce applaud it, while groups like the environmental organization Wildsight deplore it — but what about the ski industry itself?

David Lynn, president and CEO of the Canada West Ski Areas Association, says it’s really a mixed feeling in the industry.

“I think everyone can empathize with the developer and how long the process has dragged on,” Lynn said.

“Making a decision one way or the other was the right thing to do. On principle, the industry supports a free market. But our concern is with excess capacity.

“In terms of destination

resorts, resorts that attract tourists themselves, which have accommodation on mountain, there are 13 in the province of British Columbia. There is significant excess capacity and I think some people at these resorts would question increasing that capacity.”

“I guess it’s the build it and they will come thing, but it remains to be proven.”

DAVID LYNN, CEO CANADA WEST SKI AREAS ASSOC.

It's an argument that has been raised before in the ongoing Jumbo debate.

Late last year the Ktunaxa Nation, which opposes the development, released an economic report which in part argued the resort would pull skiers away from other resorts in B.C. and Canada while bringing few new skiers into the area.

But locally, Panorama Mountain Village CEO Rick Jensen says the mega resort would help his hill more than it would hinder.

"Panorama is a bit of an unknown to a lot of the ski world," Jensen said. "With Jumbo, it will be a very highly recognized mountain and we will get a lot of awareness from that, which will really improve skier visits to Panorama. I think we will also see a bit of cannibalization of skier visits, but I think the positives far outweigh that as far as the resort goes."

In Rossland, Red Mountain Resort marketing manager Mika Hakkola takes a similar view.

“From a skiing stand point, I think it just puts British Columbia more on the map in terms of being a ski destination,” he said.

“Whether we think it will affect us, no one knows that at this point.”

Lynn says time will tell if

the more is better philosophy holds true — if a Jumbo resort could attract skiers new to the province, this area in particular.

“It depends how unique the new offering is,” he said.

“Glacier-based, year roundskiing is unique, but there is a huge amount of capital required to build out. It will depend on the extent it happens. I guess it’s the build it and they will come thing, but it remains to be proven."

MCJOBS? Jensen also spoke out against another common anti-Jumbo argument — that jobs created by the resort will mainly be minimum wage.

"Panorama alone, we have this winter a little over 500 employees. For full-time year-round employees we've got about 120. And these are all pretty good paying jobs, certainly not minimum wage jobs."

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‘I thought I won the lottery this week' Continued from page A1 later in the season) and upgrade the arena's mechanical room. If funds remain after that they'll renovate the arena's dressing rooms.

"If there's money left over, we'll keep going," added mayor Ute Juras.

Juras said council had worried the amount it was asking for was too high when the grant was first submitted.

"We never in our wildest dreams thought that this amount of money would come to a small community like ours," she added. "I thought I won the lottery this week."

Juras says she hopes to eventually

see the arena open year-round, with ball hockey or other activities up for grabs in the summer.

"It's a great building and not to be able to utilize it all year round is almost sad, I think," she says.

In addition to the $800,000, the village has also set aside about $100,000 of its own money, and is hoping to secure another $10,000 from Columbia Basin Trust to cover the remaining costs.

With most of the funds now in place, Juras says engineers will go over the building to provide a more detailed report of what work needs to be done.

Construction will likely begin in spring of 2013, to avoid disrupting the activities planned for the arena in winter 2012.

While Canal Flats is the only valley community to receive money from the program, Wasa has also received more than $70,000 for an outdoor skating rink.

Other East Kootenay community recreation grants include $280,000 to connect Rotary Way and North Star Rails to Trails in Cranbrook and Kimberley, $350,937 for soccer field upgrades in Fernie and $400,000 for the Sparwood Leisure Centre.

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Alongside the announcement that Canfor has completed the acquisition of the Elko and Canal Flats sawmills, Canfor has also reiterated its announcement of $50 million in capital investments in their "southern B.C. mill facilities" over the next few years.

While no funds have been earmarked for any facility in particular, one of the potential benefactors is the sawmill in Radium.

Canfor is currently in the process of developing a capital plan for the region that will be presented to the board in a couple months, according to Canfor director of public affairs and corporate communications Christine Kennedy.

"We're in the process of deciding which facilities will be receiving those funds," she

said. "No decisions have been made."

While where the funds will be allocated is yet to be determined, there is one major roadblock for the Radium mill to overcome before it can become economically viable, according to Kennedy.

Currently, the mill would use propane to heat its dry kilns.

Because of the high cost of propane, Kennedy says heating the kilns accounts for about 20 per cent of operational costs for the mill, as opposed to five per cent for most others.

"One of the key things in looking at Radium, as far as a potential capital investment site, is a wood residual energy system," Kennedy said. "That would be an absolutely necessary part of making that mill viable."

Village of Radium Hot Springs mayor Dee Conklin has been aware for a number of years what is required to get the

mill back up and operational, and says that Radium has sent letters of support to both Columbia Basin Trust and the Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust.

Conklin says they have yet to hear feedback for those organizations.

"I hate to say we are in the waiting game, but we are," Conklin said. "There are many rumours on the streets and council and I are only hoping that what we are hearing is actually true. In the economic times we have been experiencing over the last three years, this is an amazing boost to the East Kootenay region. We know that the lumber industry has had its ups and downs but it looks like they are back on solid ground."

"It's a big investment on Canfor's part in the area," Kennedy added. "It certainly signals a bright and exciting future for the region."

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A messy situation in Edgewater looks like it may well be coming to a head.

The Edgewater Music Society (EMS), a group of roughly 30 members, has been using the Edgewater Community Hall for about 11 years to put on a variety of performances ranging from musical acts to plays.

Over the years, the group has brought in a significant amount of their own personal equipment to help aid the quality of their shows. The equipment in question includes remote lighting, a projector screen, curtains and a piano, among other things.

In late February, EMS chairman Barry Moore says he received what he called an eviction notice from the Edgewater Recreation Society (ERS).

The notice asked the group to remove all personal property from the community hall by April 1.

"We want to implore them to allow us to remain," Moore said. "We don't understand why they would want to knock us out of there."

Moore also feels that his group was not included in the decision-making process, and that the ERS hasn't communicated the reasons behind their decision to the EMS. However, ERS president Tammy Tutte says that the notice to remove their equipment should come as no surprise, and says that there has been communication, "plenty of times."

"All the equipment in the hall are personal belongings... they don't belong to the community hall, and they don't belong to the community," Tutte said. "So we're not evicting the music society, we're asking them to remove personal belongings. The concern is liability â&#x20AC;&#x201D; if anything were to happen, who is going to pay for it? It's come to a point that we can't risk taxpayers' money on personal belongings."

For his part, Moore says that without that privately-funded equipment, the ERS is unlikely to be able to put on as many, or as high quality of shows.

Specifically, he noted a recently announced performance by pianist Louise Rose that will be unable to move forward without the aforementioned piano.

The Edgewater Community Hall has been a popular concert venue for many years, but members of the local music society worry that could change.

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"Without that gear, that is not a performance venue that will attract performers," Moore said.

"Traditionally, the hall is a place for music in the valley, and it's been the one venue that has worked consistently and produced a good program of wide-ranging events for 11 years... the hall, when it has music, just comes to life. We have to have our stuff in there, without it we find it impossible (to put on shows)."

At the moment, there haven't been any serious talks about turning the equipment over to the community so that the liability issue could be waived, according to Moore, although he says that's what he eventually would like to see happen.

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He says there was a bit of a campaign in previous years to raise funds for Edgewater to buy the piano specifically, but that it had never managed to get off the ground.

"That's really what I would like, is for that to become property of the Columbia Valley Arts Council," Moore said. "This shutdown is really contrary to good economic policy."

Tutte calls it a "disappointing" situation, but says the group is welcome to continue using the facility.

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The most animal portions of our brain take care of our survival, which is important. But, fortunately, we have larger brains than that. The Cerebral Cortex of our brains is the exact opposite in some ways. Brains are called “plastic,” which means they are capable of changing. This portion of our brains can discover creative solutions to problems. We need to improve in using that ability.

I heard someone say recently that we have been on “an economic rollercoaster ride for the last couple of years.

It’s been scary but we’re on the upside now.” Since our old brain wants to ensure our survival, and economic wellbeing helps that, the old brain gets happier. We can be optimistic when life is difficult. I don’t know if you feel the same reaction, but a lot of people have begun to sound like they believe we are in the clear now.

There is actually some evidence of this. A Canadian Press article by Craig Wong said the recovery is still moving ahead. However, he also said the growth is slow and the recovery remains fragile. That’s the dangerous part.

The thing that seems to be keeping

it in the fragile state is Canadians are still very much in debt and have little left to spend. That means our recovery is not going to pick up speed unless something outside Canada – most likely the US economy – is to be the driving force behind our economy’s ability to solidify.

We need to reduce our debt in order to participate in our own economy.

purchase of cars and trucks. These are rather big ticket items and have a large impact on how much debt we carry. Other than that, retail sales actually went down. Consumers are very near the limit on what they can buy without going into unsupportable debt. That is not good at all. We well may see more people unable to service their debt, especially when

There is no way around this. Being in debt means we cannot buy things, and consuming things is a large part of the normal economy.

One area of optimism is there are signs consumer optimism has gone up – that’s good. At the same time, it’s not so good. It means we have not ‘got it’ yet, because consumer debt actually grew slightly. That’s the catch. Our economy needs us to spend. It is one of the biggest parts of a good economy. That is a part of our conflict.

Another matter of concern is, though it seems good that retail spending is up, the largest sector of that was the

interest rates go back to their normal range. The result could be an increase in the number of people going into bankruptcy.

Another cautionary item is still the job situation in Canada. Though there are pockets of good job performance, it is very regional and dependent on the industry that employs the majority of people. For example, right now, Saskatoon, Regina, a few Alberta communities are benefiting from increased oil and gas production. A few communities in Ontario are benefiting from a slight increase in manufacturing. These places are very near

complete full employment. There are usually nearly 4% of the population who are unemployable for a variety of reasons, so employment rates can’t go down very far below that.

Yet, there are still areas in Canada where unemployment is high. Many of those areas are manufacturing zones dependent on trade with the US. One of the most common comments about areas of the nation with continuing levels of high unemployment is that it is hard to see the potential of a return to the growth we have all come to expect from a strong economy. No one can see where the increase might originate.

I have mentioned many times that work is changing. For instance, people out of work for a couple of years or more may find themselves unable to perform their old job without skill upgrading. We are still well behind in response to this issue. Unfortunately, we will remain behind as long as governments are focused on short-term cost-cutting rather than long-term strategic thinking.

Any growth we see in the near future will likely be driven by outside factors. If the Canadian economy is to return to growth, it will be because the market in the US has grown. In the meantime, Canadian jobs continue to change, becoming ever more demanding of knowledge and skills.

We need to adapt to the changes around us. We don’t have alternatives. If adaptation becomes a part of what we do, it is likely to be much less painful.

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Minor hockey teams battle hard at provincials Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Association's bantam boys collect silver medals, midget girls take sixth place

The valley's midget girls hockey team lines up at provincial competition in Salmon Arm. The girls took sixth place, despite coming into the tournament with only 11 skaters.

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A pair of valley-based hockey teams have had strong showings at provincial competitions.

The Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Association midget girls and boys bantam teams each took part in provincial competitions over the last week. The girls played in Salmon Arm from March 19 to 23, while the boys played in Vanderhoof from March 18 to 22.

The bantam boys had an especially strong showing, placing second overall. The team's only two losses came in games against eventual champion Burns Lake, including a nailbiting 4-3 loss in the championship game. Burns Lake had won all their previous games by

an average score of 10-1 heading into the final game, and Windermere undoubtedly gave them their toughest challenge of the tournament.

"The boys played with a lot of heart, and a lot of emotion," coach Brian Hoobanoff said.

"It feels really good (to place second). The boys were a bit disappointed at first, but they realized to place second is a very high achievement... I'm very proud of them, and they're proud of themselves."

Hoobanoff wanted to especially thank the various communities and sponsors that helped them raise the money necessary for the trip. He said that although they had a goal of $10,000, they ended up raising over $12,500.

"I think the boys learned that even coming from a small area,

we could compete at a high level," Hoobanoff said. "They worked together as a team, and that's how they got as far as they did. It was an excellent performance both on and off the ice, they represented our town extremely well."

Meanwhile, in Salmon Arm, the midget girls hockey team was playing some of their last games as a team together, as many of the players will be too old to play as part of the association any longer. Playing with a short bench all season, the girls had a good stretch of games against some of the top teams in the province, finishing tied for fourth after six games of round robin play.

"I think the girls were pretty hard on themselves," manager Louise Helmer said. "They thought they had some bad

games, but they did the best they could for the situation."

The team opened strong with back-to-back 1-0 victories over the Vancouver Island Hockey Association and the team

“I think they got from minor sports what the organizers and we as parents hope they get.”

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from Surrey, but played eventual champion Richmond in the next round, losing 3-1. The team ended up with a record of three wins and three losses, and considering they only had 11 skaters, this is nothing to be ashamed of.

According to Helmer, the

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"They were more upset that this was their last game together, than that they lost," Helmer said.

"I think what the girls brought home from this is something that they've known all along — that they have built some incredible friendships. It was incredibly emotional for the girls, when they realized as they were going off the ice, that this was the last time they were going to play together. It's an amazing group of young women, and I think they got from minor sports what the organizers and we as parents hope they get, that it's not just about winning or losing."

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59

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270

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199

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265

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Wild Guess (2 )

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45

208

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56

214

0.86

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Chicago Rocks (2 )

1054

44

235

0.83

T11

WK221

1109

56

164

0.83

T51

Wyatt (2 )

1026

44

227

0.80

44

267

0.82

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54

145

0.87

T51

Queen Bee

1020

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1049

54

223

0.81

T54

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43

133

0.81

T15

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54

243

0.83

T54

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43

135

0.81

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Silent Sam

1027

54

257

0.82

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Who Me? (2 )

1080

43

232

0.85

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54

230

0.80

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Speed Swing (2 )

967

43

205

0.74

42

189

0.82

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1179

53

145

0.86

T58

Nelly (2 )

1079

T21

Bob Stewart (3 )

1085

52

222

0.84

T58

Mini Me (2 )

1055

42

175

0.79

T21

Ken Reid (2 )

1070

52

175

0.80

T58

Andy Charette (2 )

1051

42

196

0.80

T21

Love the B's (3 )

1067

52

219

0.83

T58

WP #13 team 2 (2 )

991

42

293

0.81

T21

Mark S. (2 )

1015

52

184

0.77

T62

Sabu (3 )

1049

41

166

0.78

T25

Harley (2 )

1141

51

199

0.87

T62

Big Bang

1025

41

200

0.78

T25

Granny's Picks (2 )

1138

51

160

0.84

T64

Spur Valley K.G. (4 )

1067

39

159

0.79

T25

I Heart Hockey

1115

51

217

0.86

T64

Big D (2 )

1016

39

207

0.78

T25

Team IROC

1099

51

155

0.81

T66

30,000 Feet (4 )

1105

38

180

0.83

T25

Wolfpack # 13 (2 )

1019

51

264

0.82

T66

Dan (3 )

1044

38

175

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Every April thousands of volunteers rally together in support of the Canadian Cancer Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (CCS) annual door-to-door fundraising campaign to eradicate cancer.

Last April Columbia Valley area volunteers raised a staggering $14,000, the second highest total in British Columbia that year. Susan Moore, co-ordinator of volunteer engagement for Canadian Cancer Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s B.C. and Yukon division, expects that this year will be no different. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Columbia Valley volunteers have gone above and beyond the call of duty in their support of the CCS. They consistently excel in reaching and exceeding objectives with fundraising, community initiatives and health promotion, says Moore. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have been amazing ambassadors for cancer research development, and their support is helping to improve the quality of life for so many people.â&#x20AC;?

The campaign not only raises money for cancer research development but also helps to promote the importance of community outreach and healthy living choices. Volunteers also provide information to cancer patients, who may not know what options are available to them.

On top of canvassing for funds and spreading awareness CCS volunteers also played a large role in the fight to get cancer-causing cosmetic pesticides banned in B.C. and making indoor tanning illegal for people under the age of 18.

These volunteers continue to make a difference every day but this year the CCS is trying to engage a wide variety of volunteers.

Right now the majority of volunteers are mature females, Moore says. But as cancer moves indiscriminately throughout every demographic of people, she is hoping to find volunteers to reach every community touched by cancer.

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Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Thursday at 11:45 a.m. at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

On Thursday March 29 Mike Helmer will speak about his Adventure in Film.

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Accidents in park, Panorama Floor hockey update Last regular season game: RCMP 7 - David Thompson students 4. The RCMP get the President Trophy for securing first place with a record of 5-1, and now wait for the boys to determine who meets us in the championship round to win the Rotary Challenge Cup. Our confidence level is very high.

March 13 â&#x20AC;˘ A 29 year-old male with no fixed address at the time was arrested in Radium on breach of undertaking and a warrant out of Cranbrook.

The male was released from charges out of Cranbrook and failed to notify police of a change of address or abide by a curfew. The male appeared in court in Cranbrook and was placed under house arrest with further strict conditions.

Crown will be calling for incarceration at the next court appearance. â&#x20AC;˘ Columbia Valley detachment members responded to a two vehicle accident on

Toby Creek Road half way up to Panorama. A 2001 Honda driven by a 31 year-old female from Invermere lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a sharp curve travelling west. The vehicle made contact with an eastbound vehicle, a 2012 Dodge Caravan driven by a 51 yearold male from Ontario. In an attempt to avoid the Honda it hit a cement barrier. No injuries to any of the drivers.

March 15 â&#x20AC;˘ Columbia Valley detachment received a report of a damaged sign at the Radium Liquor store. â&#x20AC;˘ The detachment received a complaint of a traffic hazard that involved a commercial vehicle losing some of its load of peat moss on Highway 93, 15 km into the park and on Highway 93/95. The vehicle was located and a 49 year-old male from Duncan was charged with an unsecured load.

March 16 â&#x20AC;˘ Columbia Valley detach-

ment members attended to a single vehicle accident on Highway 93 in the park. A 2007 Chev pickup driven by a 48 year-old male from Coquitlam rolled over onto its side. The driver was charged with failure to keep right.

The driver and three passengers received no injuries.

March 17 â&#x20AC;˘ A Columbia Valley detachment member responded to a disturbance complaint in the 4300 block of Coy Road. Investigation revealed that an 18 yearold female from Invermere had entered the property, caused damage by smashing the window on a vehicle and also confronted another male living on the property.

Police attended and during the arrest of the female, she turned and punched the police officer in the chest. The female is charged with mischief and assaulting a police officer and will appear in Invermere Provincial court.

The female was also given a 24-hour driving prohibition.

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A near miss I once had the pleasure of working with Darryl, a friend in Sicamous, in an area where there was a serious protest and standoff going on. It was a large operation where they brought in military vehicles. The vehicles were armored personnel carriers or APCs. Basically a tank.

Our job was simple: stay well in the back ground with our police vehicle at a road check on a very dusty gravel road. The problem we experienced is that these APC drivers were not kind enough to slow down to cut down the dust as they went by us. Pretty ignorant in our view. Our police cars were well to the side of the road and pretty much near a curve that did not interfere with the speed of these APCs until...

Darryl got so miffed by these drivers that he decided he would slow them down and moved the car on an angle blocking half the road â&#x20AC;&#x201D; WITH ME IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. I informed Darryl that he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave the police vehicle in this spot, we would get run

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When these APCs travel you can hear them rumble and shake the ground from a distance and you can see the dust bearing down on you. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what came next.

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Darryl turns to me, â&#x20AC;&#x153;told you they would slow down.â&#x20AC;? The military probably did a brief and told them to watch for the crazy officers on curve three. We kept that position for the rest of our stay.

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The Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley Annual General Meeting

Thursday, April 19, 2012 7:00 p.m.

Activity Room Columbia Garden Village 800 10th Avenue, Invermere All interested people are welcome.

For information, call Gail at 250-342-6752 or Helen at 250-342-6789.

Windermere Community Association Annual General Meeting Saturday, March 31st 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Windermere Hall, North Street Counting Crows Art Exhibit at Pynelogs Art Gallery opens on April 3. The show is an artistic inquiry into the true nature of the crow. Show runs until April 21, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

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Fun Events in the Valley • Wednesday, March 28: Farewell Open House at the Columbia Valley Employment Centre, 1 - 3 p.m.

• Wednesday, March 28: Pyjama story time at Radium Public Library, 6:45 pm.

• Wednesday, March 28: Knitting Night at the Invermere Public Library, 6 - 8 p.m. No experience necessary - come and learn how. Experts invited to teach. Stuck on a project? Get help figuring it out. Knitting needles and yarn provided if needed. For info: 250-342-6416.

• Wednesday, March 28: DJ A.SKILLZ performs at Bud's Bar & Lounge, 9:30 p.m.

• Friday, March 30: Drop-in pre-school story time at the Invermere Public Library, 10:30 a.m.

• Saturday, March 31: Fundraising BBQ at Home Hardware for East Kootenay Brain Injury, 11 a.m. 250-344-5674 • Saturday, March 31: District of Invermere Earth Hour. Turn off your lights for one hour and unite with millions around the globe in a call to action for climate change. 8:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, April 3: Counting Crows Art Exhibit at Pynelogs Art Gallery. An artistic inquiry into the true nature of the crow. Show dates: April 3rd to 21st, 11 to 4 p.m. daily • Friday, April 6: First Fridays Open Mic Night at Pynelogs, 7 p.m. - entry by donation. Cash Bar. • Friday, April 6: Cameron Bird and Vance Theoret Exhibition opening at, Artym Gallery, 7 p.m. Show on until April 15.

• April 6-8: Anita Pearce will be at Radium Christian Fellowship. 7 p.m. on each Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as well at 10 a.m. on Sunday. 250-342-6633 • April 6-8: Spring Carnival at Panorama Mountain Village

Upcoming Performances Denis Chang Manouche Quartet Wednesday, April 18 at 7 pm · Call 250.342.4423 for tickets

Return of the Cheesecake Burlesque Revue What does ART mean to you? Sunday, April 22 at 8:30 pm · Call 250.342.4423 for tickets Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

Anita Pearce Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7 each at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 8 at both 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Radium Christian Fellowship #7553 West Main Street, Radium For more info, call 250-342-6633

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Remember When?

STEVE JESSEL reporter1@invermerevalleyecho.com

50 years ago: One person died and another two were injured in a plane crash in Fairmont. The pilot, the manager of Fairmont Hot Springs Resort and co-owner of the plane was killed after the plane unexpectedly clipped the tops of trees during a turn.

45 years ago: Work had started on the $60 million pulp mill in Skookumchuck. The first contract on the project was awarded to a Kimberley company, a $152,000 contract for construction of a cafeteria and kitchen. Construction of the mill was expected to employ roughly 400 people.

35 years ago: The Westside Improvements District was getting ready to vote on amalgamation with the district of Invermere. An informal poll of Westside residents was less than conclusive on the issue,

and seemed to indicate that if they had decided how to vote, they weren't going to talk about it.

23 years ago: A Windermere llama farmer was receiving some national attention. The CBC interviewed a local llama farmer and the president of the Canadian Llama Association on why llamas were becoming so popular. At the time, there were more than 300 llamas being used in hospitals and psychiatric wards across North America.

20 years ago: Dry Gulch resident Judy King was all set to enter the international arena of wristwrestling. As a reigning B.C. women's champion, King was invited to join the Canadian National Team to compete in the third annual Golden Bear Tournament, in Moscow, Russia.

15 years ago: Radium Hot Springs mayor Greg Deck was opposed to the idea of building a casino in Radium.

The B.C. government was in the process of taking proposals from interested municipalities, but Deck said it wasn't how the village wanted to go about economic development.

10 years ago: The economic outlook for School District 6 was "bleak," despite receiving a one-time grant of $300,000.

The district was facing a $1.4 million deficit, which was expected to balloon to over $1.8 million the following year, and all the while enrolment was steadily dropping.

5 years ago: The Jumbo Resort was in the news, as RDEK board members held another split vote over Bill 11, which MLA Norm Macdonald claimed would give the province an "end run" that would provide approvals for Jumbo outside of RDEK's control. In a vote to send a letter of objection to the province, the vote was split with eight in favour, and seven opposed.

March, 2009 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Local lad and artist Japhy Hunt shows off a couple of his wrestling moves Mar 21. Hunt made the Feb. 17 issue of the newspaper Noticias, after he was spotted by journalists at a wrestling match while on holiday with his parents in Mexico.

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Columbia Valley Chamber announces 2012-14 exec INVERMERE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce board of directors increased by four at the Annual General Meeting held March 6.

The board, which will serve from 2012 to 2014, is comprised of seven returning and six new members.

The following business leaders now serve on the board of directors: Rose-Marie Regitnig (president), Paul Christy (vice president), Kirsha Campbell (treasurer), Alita Bentley, Allen Miller, Craig Knapp, Dave McGrath, Grant Costello, Justin Atterbury, Rob Dunn, Tiffany Gulbe, Todd Mitchell, Richard Haworth (past president).

When asked to comment about the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce and their purpose for being on the board, the consensus was that CVCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new board members are all committed to the well being of the local economy and keeping our business community vibrant and engaged.

"I believe in the chamber to be an organization that is able to effectively advocate, support and promote busi-

ness on behalf of its members. We are able to do so with active and dedicated member involvement," new president Regitnig said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our priorities for the next 12 months are the key areas identified in our strategy meetings we held in the fall of 2011. Those are: funding, communication/marketing, education, regional shift and member involvement.

"I joined the CVCC board because I care about the future of Columbia Valley and believe that by working together we can make a difference.â&#x20AC;?

Past president, Al Miller, who put his name forward again to sit as a director on the board, is willing to re-commit to the organized because of the important role that the chamber plays in the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is the conduit for business networking in our valley," Miller said.

"Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to me that we have a strong board to meet the challenges economically and socially.â&#x20AC;?

Craig Knapp, a new community member and owner of the new Cana-

dian Tire said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Columbia Valley is a very special place, becoming a director on the board gives me an opportunity to contribute.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is strength in numbers, so the efforts and voices of many are of more effect than one," said Invermere business owner Alita Bentley.

"I am excited to be a part of the new board of directors and working with so many brilliant and skilled people who all have the desire to collaborate and focus on ways to improve business with in the Columbia Valley.â&#x20AC;?

Valley Peak owner Rob Dunn, stated that he " would like to help our valley communities achieve economic and environmental stability and I believe the Chamber of Commerce is a good avenue to reach that goal".

Todd Mitchell added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The CVCC is an important part of our business community. Under the leadership of our new president, the new and larger board will be able to accomplish many new goals.â&#x20AC;?

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking VJ Bishop Excavating needs truck drivers. Must be experienced. Prefer Class 1. Fax resume to 250-341-6006.

Education/Trade Schools CITY OF Yellowknife Building Inspector II. The City of Yellowknife has a vacancy for a Building Inspector II. For more information on this position, including salary and beneďŹ ts, please refer to our web page at: www.yellowknife.ca. Submit resumes by April 5, 2012, quoting #220-139U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4, Fax: (867) 669-3471, or Email: hr@yellowknife.ca

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Pierre Collin 1957 - 2012

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pierreâ&#x20AC;? Joseph Regis Pierre Collin passed away in the Invermere Hospital on Monday, March 19, 2012 at the age of 54 years.

Born in Fort Vermilion, Alberta on July 23, 1957, the middle of 5 children, he was predeceased by his father, Regis in 2000, and his mother, Lucianne in 2008.

Pierreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion was family, friends and his work. He opened his business, Bin-Dare Dun-Dat Excavating in 1994 in northern B.C., moving from Prince George to Windermere in 2002 and then Edgewater in 2006.

He married Claudette on May 6, 1985 and they were blessed with three children, Kyle, Danielle and Denis. He also leaves his three sisters and brother; Cecile (Peter) Horkoff of Radium, Louise (Len) Archer of Hong Kong, Carol (Brian) Brown of Prince George, and Paul Collin of Calgary.

A celebration of life service and reception will be held on Saturday afternoon, March 31st at 2 p.m. in the Edgewater Community Hall with Jack Bowers, the funeral celebrant. Tributes will be shared by family and friends. Cremation with interment in the Village of Radium Hot Springs Columbarium.

Email condolences may be sent to Pierreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obituary at www.hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com Arrangements are in the care of Hindman Bowers Funeral Home, Golden, B.C.

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Brodie Swan

March 10, 1925 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; March 20, 2012 Ő&#x2013;

Brodie Swan passed away peacefully on the morning of March 20, 2012. He is survived

by Shirley, his wife of 53 years, his children Andrew, Jennifer (Eric), Frances (Dave), Ian and Robert, and his grandchildren Caitlin, Allison, Claire, Emma, Alex, Jakob, Hannah, Angus and Isla.

Brodie immigrated to Canada from England in 1957, trained as a forester at UBC, and spent his working life as a professional forester first in the Cariboo, then in the East Kootenays where he worked until his retirement. He loved the outdoors, and after retirement continued to enjoy his farm and cattle, skiing and hiking for as long as his health allowed. Gardening was always a passion for Brodie, he spent many hours planting and tending fruits and vegetables in the gardens he created.

Brodie led an interesting life â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he was born in Baghdad Iraq, went to boarding school in England from the age of 10 until he joined the British forces to fight in the Second World War in Burma at the age of 17, he worked and lived in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia), Myanmar (Burma), Borneo, and after settling in Canada continued to work overseas doing contract work to develop forestry programs through various Canadian and international aid agencies in Mexico and South America, and even after retirement he worked on a forestry development program in northern China. Those who were privileged enough to hear some of the details of the various experiences Brodie had were always educated and entertained.

The family would like to thank the staff at Columbia Garden Village and Columbia House for the care they gave Brodie. Their patience and understanding with Brodie made the last 2-1/2 years of his life as pleasant as his health would allow.

We would also like to thank the community at large for the patience afforded Brodie so that he could maintain his independence and enjoy his walks around town and his interactions with the businesses he frequented.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday March 28, 2012 at the Galena Church 4km north of the Brisco store on highway 95. A reception at the Brisco hall will follow the service.

The Valley Echo Wednesday, March 28, 2012

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The Pynelogs Cultural Centre and Art Gallery, home of the Columbia Valley Arts is the local community arts council that supports the Columbia Valley arts community.

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land (License of Occupation, Community/Institutional - utilities) FrontCounter BC Cranbrook has accepted an application made by Vermilion Irrigation District (contact: Norm Funnell by phone 250-347-9882, by mail PO Box 195, Edgewater, B.C., V0A 1E0 or email leinor@telus.net), on behalf of the Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) Cranbrook Region Office, Regional Client Services Division, for a Licence of Occupation to facilitate a widening of an existing right of way.

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WATER UTILITY ACT AND THE UTILITIES COMMISSION ACT Notice is herby given by Corix Utilities Inc. that an application has been made to the Comptroller of Water Rights for a CertiďŹ cate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the proposed construction and operation of a waterworks distribution system to serve residents in the area of Block A of District Lot 17108 Kootenay District Except Plan NEP80595 The East 1/2 of District Lot 4609 Kootenay District Except Plans 8932, 12986, 18016, NEP19216, NEP19246, NEP66574, NEP73344, NEP80595, and NEP83461, Panorama Mountain Village, Trapperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ridge Development.

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COMMUNITY Blast Off — Jill Andrews, Hayley Wilson and Kate Atkinson

Getting the skinny on fats There is still a very common misconception that low-fat diets are the answer to weight loss. Despite their bad reputation, some types of fat are essential to your health and should not be to blame for the growing obesity epidemic. Your body needs fat (in moderation) to function properly.

Fat is responsible for providing the essential fatty acids your body requires to produce testosterone and trigger muscle growth. Fat ensures you have healthy looking skin and hair. Fat helps you feel full longer, thereby controlling your appetite, and is essential for the delivery of vitamins A, D, E, and K. Believe it or not, diets that include 20 to 35 per cent of calories from healthy fats can actually help people lose weight.

That being said, not all fats are created equal, and some fats should be avoided at all costs! Invented in the 1950s, trans fats are ridden with chemicals that raise bad cholesterol levels, increase heart disease by causing plaque buildup in the arteries, and increase your chances of

developing diabetes and unhealthy abdominal weight. Trans fats are created as a by-product of hydrogenation; a chemical process that changes liquid oils into solid fats.

They are used to extend the shelf life of processed foods such as crackers, cookies, cakes, fries, and donuts. To ensure you stay away from trans fats, avoid any food items that contain hydrogenated oil or partially hydrogenated oil, especially deep-fried products and store-bought baked goods. Switch your margarine for butter and read your labels; food manufacturers are required to list trans fat content on nutritional fact labels so it’s easy to make the right choices.

Saturated fats, found in meat and dairy products, should be consumed in moderation. Although they come from natural sources, your body is less likely to burn saturated fats as energy, preferring to store these fats around your abdominal area. Saturated fats also raise bad cholesterol levels, which in turn increases your risk of heart disease and diabetes.

This does not mean you should avoid meats and dairy, but next time you’re at the grocery store, opt for leaner cuts and choose 1 per cent milk instead of full fat.

So what kind of fats should you eat? Polyunsaturated fats, commonly known as omega-3s and omega 6s, are a great choice that are proven to help lower total cholesterol levels, protect the heart from cardiovascular disease, and even help control weight by possibly increasing your metabolism. Omega 6 polyunsaturated fats are commonly found in vegetable oils (safflower, sunflower, sesame oils), meat, eggs, and dairy products. Most people are already consuming plenty of omega 6 fats, but to ensure you are getting enough omega 3s, try to incorporate more fish (sardines, sablefish, salmon, tuna, trout…) and flaxseed into your diet. Another important source of fats are the monounsaturated fats found in nuts, olives, avocados, olive and canola oil. Like omega 3 polyunsaturated fats, these fats not only lower LDL (bad cholesterol) and

protect against heart disease, but can also help you burn fat.

Next time you’re shopping for low fat or no fat salad dressing, just remember the benefits of healthy fats in your diet and whisk up your own salad dressing by combining olive oil and balsamic vinegar with a dash of Dijon mustard and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. The types of fat you eat matters more than the total amount of fat in your diet.

Your body needs fat to burn fat, but it needs to be the right kind. If you deprive your body of fat, it will hold onto all of your stored fat as a protective mechanism, thus making it very hard to burn. “Fat-free” or “low-fat” ways of eating don’t work; the proof is in the growing obesity rate. To stay healthy, try to focus on sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, eat saturated fats in moderation, and eliminate trans fats at all costs.

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CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship Services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman Pastor Rev. David Morton 1-866-426-7564

THE ANGLICAN & UNITED CHURCHES

WELCOME YOU TO A SHARED MINISTRY 250-342-6644 Fax 250-342-6643 100-7th Avenue, Invermere www.wvsm.info www.christchurchtrinity.com

CANADIAN MARTYRS CATHOLIC CHURCH

Roman Catholic Parish Pastor: Father James McHugh 250-342-6167 Invermere 250-344-6328 Golden Confession: 1/2 hour before Mass Canadian Martyrs Church Sunday, April 1st 712 - 12 Ave, Invermere 9:00 a.m.

Saturday at 7 p.m.

Sunday at 9 a.m.

All Saints Edgewater 10:30 a.m.

St. Joseph Church Highway 93-95, Radium Hot Springs Christ Church Trinity Sunday at 11 a.m.

Invermere Sacred Heart Parish 808 - 11 Street, Golden Kids’ Church - Thursdays Sunday at 5 p.m. from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Christ St. Anthony’s Mission

Church Trinity Invermere

Corner 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 Street West, 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 WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

326 - 10th Ave. 250-342-9535 REV. TREVOR HAGAN Senior Pastor www.lakewindermerealliance.org

Hwy. 93/95 1 km north of Windermere Pastor: Murray Wittke

Sunday, April 1st Palm Sunday Sunday Service 10 a.m. Worship & Word 10:30 a.m.

Kid’s Church Provided Worship and Life Instruction “The Journey: Of a King” Pastor Trevor ministering. Call the office at 250-342-9511 for more information.

Special Guests: Ambrose www.valleychristianonline.com University College Choir.

“K.I.D.S.” Church, for Sharing Truth children Age 3 to Grade 1; Showing Love and Grade 2 to Grade 5, Following the Spirit during the Morning Service.

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Wednesday, March 28, 2012 The Valley Echo

The Valley Echo has put together a 12 month community calendar for the Columbia Valley. Each month, we'll print the following month's page. To add your community event to the page, email the date, time and location to production@invermerevalleyecho.com by the third Sunday in each month. For additional information about the calendar and participating in the 2013 edition, please call 250-342-9216.

Photo by: Lila Fodchuk

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Sunday

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April Foolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day

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Easter Sunday

LWDRGC Easter Ham Clays Shoot Easter Egg Hunt, Windermere Hall, 10 a.m.

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Bingo, Canal Flats Civic Centre, 7 p.m.

Easter Monday

Tuesday

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Registration begins for Wings Over the Rockies

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Cinefest @ Pynelogs, 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Guardâ&#x20AC;?

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Thursday

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for Life 11 Relay 12 Kick-Off Party, 7 p.m.,

Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day at Inv. Library, 1 - 2:15 p.m.

Bus provided CVSAR AGM, 6:30 p.m., Corner Cafe

Copper Point Golf Club

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Rec 13 Edgewater 14 Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4th Annual

Rick Hansen Man in Motion Tour, Pothole Park, 2 - 5 p.m.

Galarama. 7 p.m. - 1 a.m.

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Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day at Inv. Library, 1 - 2:15 p.m.

Bus provided Adventure Club Gr. 5-7: 3:30 - 5 p.m. Inv. Public Library Wings Over the Rockies Art Show at Pynelogs

Christmas Bureau AGM, 7 p.m., Columbia Garden Village

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Panorama Spring Carnival Anita Pearce, Rad. Fellowship

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Saturday

Cameron Bird & Vance Theoret Exhibition 6-9 p.m. Artym Gallery Show until April 15

Denis Chang Master Guitar Workshop, CV Arts

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Walter J. Pearce

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LWDRGC Mini Sporting Clays Shoot LWDRGC Shooting Range Cleanup Work Bee

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Scrabble Night at Inv. Library, 6 - 8 p.m.

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Dennis Chang Manouche Project, Budâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 7 p.m.

Bingo, Canal Flats Civic Centre, 7 p.m.

The return of the Cheesecake Burlesque Revue, workshop, dinner, performance

Wednesday

Counting Crows Art Exhibit, Pynelogs, daily 11-4, until April 21

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