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Residents moving towards joint water system, as $400,000 grant is set to expire on March 31 GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com
Referenda are on the agenda following a five-hour meeting in Canal Flats on Saturday, March 9th, as residents and councillors attempted to unravel the Eagle's Nest water issue ahead of a looming grant deadline. The village neighbourhood, which has been under a boil water advisory for a decade, must upgrade its water system by January 2015 to meet Interior Health standards. But unless provincial approval for a one-year extension is received, the village must find a way to apply the remaining funds of a $400,000 Towns for Tomorrow grant by March 31st. “If we don't get the extension, I'm not too sure what we're going to do at this point,” Canal Flats chief administrative officer Brian Woodward told The Echo. Though the village and the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development agree on the urgency of the situation, no meeting has been set up so far, meaning the $269,000 remaining in the grant, which dates back to 2007, could simply evaporate. The crux of the issue is the cost incurred on those who own the 62 properties in the Eagle's Nest and Painted Ridge subdivisions, who are on a separate water service area than the rest of the village.
A list of six initial options for providing potable water to the neighbourhood has now boiled down to two front-running ideas — building a new standalone spring-fed water reservoir adjacent to the Eagles' Nest area, or connecting the Eagle's Nest water system to the village's water system via a 12-inch water main stretching nearly three kilometres. Eagle's Nest water is currently stored in a small wooden reservoir that dates back to 1969, and bears stains from water that slowly soaks through its side. It's also located at the end of rough road that itself incurs significant maintenance costs. While early engineering estimates peg each option at roughly $1.6 million in capiKRISTIAN RASMUSSEN PHOTO Koeye Hart-McAllister shows he's well-versed in reverse during the Syndicate rail jam at Panorama tal cost, the yearly operating Mountain Village on the evening of Saturday, March 9, during the Mountain Stampede weekend. costs differ substantially — a new reservoir in the Eagle's Nest area would cost about and the Eagle's Nest neighbourhood. In the original intent of the grant, as many $2,000 per resident to run each year, either scenario, operating costs would believed it was meant solely for Eagle's while pumping costs associated with an be borne by residents in the Eagles Nest Nest and should not be directed toextended water main are estimated at Water Service area, while capital costs wards general water improvements. $660 per resident per year. would be shared between residents of Consensus at the meeting began to Extending the water line would carry the village, residents of Eagle's Nest, emerge towards connecting the Eagle's an additional related cost — building and remaining grant funds. Nest and village water systems. an $800,000 reservoir that would be At issue for many Eagle's Nest homelarge enough to service both Canal Flats owners at the Saturday meeting was CONTINUES TO 'MEETING' ON PAGE A9
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Doors soon to open at new Radium Family Restaurant Former Smitty's location aims to bridge the gap between fast food and fine dining DAN WALTON reporter@invermerevalleyecho.com
An extensive renovation and a lot of elbow grease is bringing new life to one of Radium’s central business units, in a move that’s hoped to unearth a diamond in the rough. The Radium Family Restaurant on Main Street is expected to open before April in the building once occupied by Smitty’s. “It’s brand new now - a completely different building,” said co-owner Chong Yun, better known in Radium as Yuni. “We worked very closely with local contractors and building inspectors.” Many in Radium know Yuni as the former owner of the Park Inn Motel. She now owns
DAN WALTON/ECHO PHOTO After extensive renovations and much elbow grease, co-owners Riko Simmonds (left) the Radium Fam- and Yuni Chong are getting set to re-introduce family dining to Radium Hot Springs.
ily Restaurant along with Riko Simmonds, whose decades of cooking expertise has been crafted solely in the valley.
“Everybody thought I was crazy to buy this building, but look at it — I turned it around." YUNI, CO-OWNER OF RADIUM FAMILY RESTAURANT
Riko began working as a dishwasher at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort when he was only 14; a year later he was on the line preparing meals. He then worked for
six years at the Windy Cafe before spending over 20 years as the head chef at the Radium Resort. Confident in the combination of Yuni’s business success and Riko’s plentiful cooking experience, the team is excited to serve wholesome meals to the hungry locals and visitors. “Everybody thought I was crazy to buy this building, but look at it — I turned it around,” Yuni proudly exclaimed. When asked why they chose a family-theme for their new restaurant, Riko explained there are fast food and finedining restaurants in Radium,
Savoured sips in the valley revealed for 2013 KRISTIAN RASMUSSEN The Valley Echo
The Columbia Valley’s most celebrated suds have been recorded for early 2013, and it may not come as much of a surprise who melds the most popular mixture of yeast, barley, hops and malt. Budweiser earned first place for most popular beer, followed by Busch in second place and Kokanee (which is brewed not far away in Creston) taking up third place. The data comes from B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch sales figures from the last 12 months at both the Radium and Invermere stores as of March 7. The valley’s most popular spirits were Smirnoff Red Label Vodka in first place, Alberta Pure Vodka in second and Crown Royal Whisky in third. Wine lovers paired their dinner delights with the popular Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in first
place. Heavier dishes brought out the robust flavor of Finca Los Primos Malbec in second place, which is noted for its aromas of blackberry, black cherry and spice. Lastly, the fruity aromas and natural taste of organic Prosecco Frizanti-Villa Teresa captured the palate of the valley in third place. Those looking to explore the lighter side of adult refreshment found the sweet mixture of Palm Bay’s Tangerine Mist to captivate their taste buds and wallets in first place. Palm Bay’s domination of the spritzer market continued with their Pineapple Mandarin Orange beverage. The third place was also captured by Palm Bay with their Ruby Grapefruit Sunrise spritzer. Although each category had their most popular drink, sales in each group changed incrementally. The sale of spirits dropped by 1.18 per cent. Wine enjoyed a comeback with a 4.64 per cent gain. Coolers climbed the ladder with a 5.42 per cent gain and beer went flat with a 1.43 per cent decrease in sales.
MLA Meeting Day Monday, March 18 The Family Resource Centre is pleased to announce the grand opening of their new Columbia Valley Women’s Resource Centre on March 27th, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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Court awards damages after careless contracting
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$510,000 judgement given after roofing issues emerged
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A Columbia Valley couple are reaping SUBMITTED PHOTO their just rewards after a five-year legal struggle to win back money lost on a bad Bob and Rita Walker's home near Columbia Lake has undergone extensive renovations in the wake of a botched roof and other construction problems, which were addressed by a contracting job. Justice Thomas J. Melnick awarded Bob judge's decision on January 25th in Cranbrook. and Rita Walker $510,000 in damages of that standard in so many ways tells me that he was against home builder James Elmo Siler in much more effective at building up his image than he Cranbrook Supreme Court on January 25th. In 2005 the Walkers developed a strata subdivision near was at building homes.” Facing a series of irreparable failures, the Walkers Fairmont Hot Springs on Columbia Lake. They had alturned to Armor Roofing of Cranbrook to almost comready begun work on a high-end log cabin home for thempletely replace the roof constructed by Mr. Siler at a cost of selves within the subdivision, but released their general $180,055. Justice Melnick awardcontractor after the foundation ed $336,192 in damages to the of the home had been poured, “That he fell so very short of that Walkers for the defective roof and and log walls and roof purlins damages caused by Siler. standard in so many ways tells me were installed. In addition to the faulty roof, The couples relationship that he was much more effective at the Walkers were awarded $2,000 with Siler began when he building up his image than he was at for stains caused by Siler's refuspurchased a lot within their al to use galvanized nails when strata and told them he could building homes.” building the roof. The exposure finish their home at a cost of to the elements caused residue $768,000. Siler began work from the nails to stain the indoor on the property in October of JUSTICE THOMAS J. MELNICK CRANBROOK PROVINCIAL COURT ceiling boards. The couple were 2005 and was removed by the also awarded $14,350 for heat Walkers in June 2006 because loss, $8,000 for Siler's overcharging on tongue and groove of work they felt was incomplete, deficient and not up decking, $3,096 for his overcharging on tools, and $1,472 to current building code. On closer inspection, it was found that the roof was poor- for excess scaffolding charges. They were awarded $20,000 in general damages and ly built, would not allow for proper ventilation, was prone $16,000 in interest paid out for the financing of the roof to leaks, had begun to develop mould and was becoming a repair, $2,370 for problems with basement stairs, $1,400 home for birds and bats, due to its lacking design. in excess charges for labour, $600 for uneven floors as well “I have no doubt that in this case, Mr. Siler sold himas court interest and legal costs, which placed the total at self to the Walkers as a very skilled, very experienced carpenter with the ability necessary to competently just over $510,000. “Persons who enter such open-ended contracts must and effectively (and promptly) complete the areas of construction he undertook,” wrote Justice Melnick in necessarily rely on the integrity of the people working for his reasons for judgement. “That he fell so very short them,” Justice Melnick wrote in his reasons for judgement. 2.8125” x 3” 2.815x3
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Tonight’s six o’clock news contained a story about how police had issued over 5,500 tickets for using electronic devices while driving offences across the province in February 2013. More than 100 more were ticketed for driving without due care and attention. It means to me that lots of drivers aren’t obeying the law and more than 100 were caught doing something dangerous because of it. The reporter interviewed a couple of the drivers receiving tickets and they both had rationalizations for their actions. They both also knew that what they were doing was wrong. Why do we justify our misbehaviour when we get behind the wheel? Since we all pay for one’s mistakes you can’t even say that you are only taking the risk on yourself. I’ve listened to many explanations for committing a violation, both at the side of the road and in traffic court. If it wasn’t an offence like “Haven’t you got anything better to do? Why aren’t you out catching (insert your favorite crime here)?” it was a defence like “No one else was around.” The courts often heard “I don’t deserve this, everyone else was doing it, the officer is picking on me” and other statements in the same vein. I don’t like to admit that I am wrong either, but we do have to take ownership of our driving practices and stop justifying our misbehaviour. Even when it is inconvenient we need to do what is right rather than what is expedient. It’s probably the best way to keep the highways safer for all of us. The author is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit www.drivesmartbc.ca.
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Womens' Resource Centre opens Centre will offer resources, social space, Internet access, guest speakers and more GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com
The Columbia Valley Womens' Resource Centre is going underground in order to shed light on womens' issues in the valley. After securing a new location on the lower level of Frater Landing, just below Koffee Kweens (formerly the Corner Cafe) and adjacent to Interior World, the new resource centre is now open for business. A grand opening scheduled to take place on Wednesday, March 27. “We've created a space for women, an informal place for them to come and gather,” said Larry Rohrick, the director of program management at Invermere's Family Resource Centre, who operate the new women's centre. “It's definitely not a place you have to sneak into and be ashamed of.” The new space includes computer and Internet access, and a play area for kids, though it won't be providing any child care. It's meant to be a place where women can access services, chat with other women while sipping on a coffee, or occasionally listen to a guest speaker. The womens' centre is modelled after a similar location in Golden. With the space
now open, the Family Resource Centre now operates from four locations in Invermere: the Columbia Valley Employment Centre, a Victim's Services office located within Columbia Valley RCMP headquarters, a Safe Home at an undisclosed location, and the new Womens' Resource Centre. Using Christ Church Trinity as a base, the Family Resource Centre has been offering the Women's Outreach Work (WOW) and the Womens' Safe Home (WISH) programs, both of which will now be based at the new centre. “We're also in the process of getting a new safe home facility,” added Rohrick. The Family Resource Centre is the Upper Columbia Valley's hub for 17 different community services, including Stopping The Violence Counselling for women who have been physically or sexually abused, or who are survivors of childhood abuse, as well as counselling for families and couples to deal with parenting, anger and stress management, relationships, conflict resolution, social and communication skills, divorce, separation, grief, and life skills development. In addition, the resource centre offers a family support worker service, a Victim Assistance Program, Youth Outreach, Sexual Abuse Intervention, the Children Who Witness Abuse program, Alcohol and Drug Counselling, and a resource library containing information on family development, personal growth, parenting, abuse, and assault, addiction and legal issues.
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Fire trucks, comunity funds in regional budget GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com
The 56,655 residents occupying southeastern B.C. can look forward to another five years of fiscal restraint in the region after the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) recently completed its 20132017 financial plan. The 2013 budget is just $24.7 million, which represents an overall increase of $600,000 from last year when factoring a few items specific to certain service areas. Of that amount, $15,000 is being spent in rural areas A through G. When specific items are set aside, the 2013 operating budget for services shared by most municipalities and areas in the region shows a 3.2 per cent decrease from 2012. “The board and staff have worked diligently to maintain service levels and keep increases to a minimum.
I am pleased with the budget we’ve adopted,” said regional district board chair Rob Gay. Based on the 2013 numbers and current assessment information, Area F (including Windermere and Fairmont) residents will likely see a 0.7 per cent increase in regional district taxes, while those in Area G (including Wilmer and Edgewater) can expect a 0.2 per cent decrease. On average, rural residential properties in the RDEK will see approximately a 1.3 per cent overall increase in their tax levy. Of the total capital spending of $3,889,000 across this corner of B.C., the regional district is applying a portion of it towards new fire trucks for the Windermere and Panorama fire halls. Those trucks will be delivered this year. If funding reallocation is approved, some of that money is also destined to be put towards upgrades to the water system in Edgewater. The entire Columbia Valley will also benefit from
the three-year, $600,000 Columbia Valley Community Directed Funds, which are now officially underway with the budget approval. The priorities for that fund are in the final stages of being determined, after consultations across Areas F and G. Residents of the RDEK stand to be affected differently by the five-year financial plan depending on the municipality or electoral area in which they live. “Unlike a municipality that has one boundary and one set of taxpayers, different areas of the regional district require different services and these are paid for only by the taxpayers of each specific service area,” explained Gay. “In addition, even though there may be increases in the requisition amount, new development in parts of the region will offset some of that impact on RDEK taxpayers.” Final tax calculations are expected to be complete by early-April when 2013 revised assessed values are available.
Kootenay aboriginal business showcase en route GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com
The Kootenay Aboriginal Business Development Agency (KABDA) is keeping its momentum going by launching into a Kootenay Aboriginal Business Showcase on March 22 and 23 in the Ktunaxa Nation Government Building in Cranbrook. Aboriginal entrepreneurs and artists will be front and centre at the showcase, which aims to help First
Nations from across the Kootenay region to come together in one location to showcase their wares, talent, products and services. That will take place amidst two fun-filled days scheduled with aboriginal entertainment, business demonstrations, and a mystery guest speaker. “Since I began working with KABDA, I am both surprised and pleased to see so many aboriginal businesses in the Kootenay region.” said Janice Alpine, the agency's business coach and events coordinator.
Those numbers continue to grow, as aboriginal operators are gaining recognition as significant contributors to the regional economy. The event is open to the general public, and business operators and entrepreneurs can go to www.kabda.org to download the registration form. Contact Janice Alpine 250 489 0595 for more information on registration, events and talent. The event is sponsored by BC Hydro, Teck Coal, and Columbia Power.
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Tsunami memories in hydro habitat GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com
The long process of renegotiating the international Columbia River Treaty is now well underway, with discussions around downstream flood control, upstream compensation for some of the impacts, and hydroelectric dam development on both sides of the Canada – U.S. border. It goes without saying that B.C.'s hydroelectric power is a great asset — an ongoing source of electricity that's easily converted to cash for B.C. and the Columbia River region when spot market prices for energy dictate. As well, it's for the most part a clean, green source of power. We're fortunate to live in a place that's blessed with such great hydro habitat. Most parts of the world don't have the luxury of such relatively guilt-free power production. As I write this column, it's two years to the day after Japan suffered a mega-earthquake and mega-tsunami that wiped out huge swaths of the country, and pushed the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into a partial meltdown. Though the consequences were far less deadly, it was the worst nuclear accident since Chernobyl in 1986. And predictably, the nuclear power naysayers were in there like a pile of dirty shirts in the wake of the disaster, telling us it is not safe and simply can't be trusted. Japan and many European countries have since scaled back their nuclear power plans, no doubt setting back their carbon dioxide reduction goals by many megatonnes. It's too bad few considered that the Fukushima plant was commissioned in 1971, and is based on technology with such a poor reputation that it's no stretch to call it the Ford Pinto of nuclear plants. Nuclear power has come a long way since the Cold War era, with modern engineering practices leaving almost nothing to chance, and viable solutions starting to appear around nuclear waste disposal. We're lucky not to have such issues to grapple with. As the Columbia River keeps churning out clean and profitable electricity, other provinces in Canada mull over modern nuclear power plans — and that's an option we shouldn't automatically dismiss.
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How to watch content on TV In the last two articles, I tried to shed some light on what options are available when buying yourself a fancy new flat screen TV. So you are all ready to go out and get the TV of your dreams, but what are you going to watch on it? There are a lot of new ways to get content onto your screen these days — let’s take a look at a few. DVD and BluRay are still common choices to watch movies in the comfort of your own living room. It's pretty easy; buy or rent your discs and feel free to watch them whenever you feel like it! Keep in mind, a BluRay player can play both DVDs and BluRay discs, so they are great option that allows you to play all your movies on one device. Internet streaming is popular these days, providing instant access to thousands of hours of television shows and mov-
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terface, and an optional controller mounted keyboard makes searching through content much faster. The last thing I want to touch on is the little things people don’t think about to complete their setup. Make sure you are getting proper cables to go along with your purchase; almost everything runs on HDMI these days, and almost nothing comes with those cables in the box. Also put some serious thought into a good surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS), with how unstable the power can be around here, it’s one of the smartest investments you can make to protect your fancy new purchases. Consider the extended coverage that stores offer; don’t just turn them down. Ask questions about what the store covers — some even do in-home service for screens over a certain size!
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Grow Your Life — Elizabeth Shopland
Perspective is a wonderful teacher Visiting and connecting with other natural places and spaces on this planet is indeed an honour. Our time away also gives us a wonderful opportunity for refreshing our perspective on our own lives. My latest adventure took me through the islands of the Eastern Caribbean. For one week, my senses feasted on the turquoise blue waters of the ocean, the array of exotic flowers and the unlimited amount of palm trees, ferns, vines and bougainvillea’s blooming in every colour. As a traveling horticulturist, I sometimes find I yearn to know the names of every plant from this tropical canvas of colours and textures. As a nature lover, I am able to enjoy the experiences simply for what they are, and do not get too caught up in the need to put a label to everything. Most of the local people we met along the way were very friendly and helpful, yet there were others who were obvi-
ously tired of the tourism rat race. All in all it was a wonderful trip, but the day I rose the earliest was the day we drove west again on Highway 1. In true fashion, Calgary had a snow storm raging, and I squinted out the truck window to get a glimpse of the majestic mountains just beyond the turn-off to Kananaskis Country. As the mountains embraced us, I found myself sitting back in my seat and feeling extremely grateful and appreciative for the country and area we live in. Why is it we love to get away yet we also long to come home again? Whether we travel near or far, for a week, a month or a day, we begin to understand how special our own community really is. We remember how scenic and interactive our landscape is and how inspiring the seasons can be when spring arrives with its fresh, earthy scents followed by the warmth
of summer, the harvest in the fall and the crisp white blanket of snow in winter. We know we live in an area that is incredibly rich in biodiversity with many ways to enjoy, conserve and protect our natural heritage. We have a wonderful opportunity to create special experiences and memories not only for ourselves but for the thousands of people who travel from around the world to visit our valley. Perspective is a wonderful teacher. As you move about this week, take a moment to connect with members of our community, tell someone how much you appreciate their friendship or service and be kind and patient with our visiting guests. Take some extra time on your daily walks to breathe in our fresh mountain air, feel the sunshine on your face and allow all of your senses to be fueled by the natural beauty of our own special place in the world.
MLA Report — Norm Macdonald
Looking for competent, thoughtful and consistent government As we begin to prepare for the upcoming election, voters across the province are asking what kind of British Columbia they want to live in. For many, a sustainable economy is their most important issue. As I travel throughout the province in my role as Opposition Critic for Forest, Lands and Natural Resources, meeting with representatives of the industry, there is one theme I hear more often than any other: businesses operating in British Columbia need consistency and competence from government. Over the last four years, businesses in British Columbia have lived in a near constant state of uncertainty. The BC Liberal government has reeled from one idea to another, leaving businesses struggling to keep up. Just one example is the implementation of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). Business owners asked all political parties ahead of the 2009 election for their position on the HST. The BC Liberals promised in writing that they would not implement the HST. And, in large part, those business owners felt comfortable electing a BC Liberal government based on that promise. This tax change had profound implications on many local businesses. Some are still reeling from the business losses caused by the increased costs to their customers. And now, with the re-introduction of the PST,
businesses are reeling again. But the HST is not the only example of inconsistency and incompetence with this government. When I speak to the people who are leaders in this province’s top industries, I hear, again and again, that they have lost faith in the basic functions of this government. This is not a slight on the individual government workers within the bureaucracy; this is a comment on the ability of Ministers of the Crown to manage their ministries in a manner that inspires confidence. And while headlines across the province and the country tell stories of one BC Liberal scandal after another, perception of this province’s ability to be a safe and secure environment to run a business suffers. Every day, I’m told that it is time for a change. Major corporations, and small and medium-sized business owners, are looking for that change. They are looking for competent, thoughtful and consistent government; something that has been lacking in British Columbia for far too long. Norm Macdonald MLA Columbia River - Revelstoke
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RENICE OAKS PHOTO George St. Amour (left) and Marcel Labrie catch up at the T-Bar over beer and helium during Panorama's Staff Alumni Reunion event held on March 9 and 10 as part of the ski resort's 50th anniversary.
2013 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR For more than thirty years the ROTARY CLUB OF INVERMERE has sought the assistance of the residents in the region (Canal Flats to Spillimacheen) to recognize an individual for having made a significant contribution to our community, quite possibly in a quiet way, with little or no fanfare. Anyone can be nominated so long as their contribution is not work related or political. They cannot be a Rotarian nor can they have received the honour previously. Please send us a signed letter nominating a person of your choice and the reasons you feel they should receive such an honour. Please mail to The Rotary Club of Invermere, Box 877, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Please mark on the envelope COY All nominations are confidential. The deadline for nominations is Tuesday April 2, 2013. For more information, please ask or call any Rotary member.
NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Canal Flats that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Councillor for a 20-month term commencing April 2013 and terminating December 2014, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
Councillor – One (1) to be elected Surname
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MIDYETTE WEBB
Dean Roy
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GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the Village of Canal Flats on Saturday, March 30th, 2013 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the following location: Canal Flats Community Hall - 8911 Dunn Street.
elector certificates can be obtained from the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer at the Village of Canal Flats office during regular office hours prior to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday March 28th, 2013. On advance and general voting days, certificates can be obtained from those same Elector Registration individuals at the voting location during voting If you are not on the Village of Canal Flats list of hours. electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form avail- Advance Voting Opportunities able at the voting place. To register you must meet Advance voting will be open at the Vilthe following qualifications: lage Office, 8853 Grainger Road, Canal • 18 years of age or older Flats B.C. on Wednesday, March 20th, • Canadian citizen 2013 and Thursday, March 28th, 2013 • resident of BC for at least 6 months immedi- between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. each day. ately preceding voting day The only persons permitted to vote at an Advance • resident of OR registered owner of real prop- Voting Opportunity are those who, being duly erty in the Village of Canal Flats for at least 30 qualified electors, sign a statement that: days immediately preceding voting day, and • the elector expects to be absent from the • not otherwise disqualified by law from votVillage of Canal Flats on general voting day, ing. • the elector, for reasons of conscience, will be unable to vote on general voting day, Resident electors will be required to produce • the elector will be unable to attend a voting place on general voting day for reasons be2 pieces of identification (at least one with a yond their control, signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and • the elector has a physical disability or is a person whose mobility is impaired, the elector is identity. a candidate or candidate representative, or Non-resident property electors must produce • the elector is an election official. a non-resident property elector certificate and 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a sigGloria Perry nature) to prove identity. Non-resident property Chief Election Officer
Panorama welcomes former staff to reunion weekend DAN WALTON reporter@invermerevalleyecho.com
Plenty of cheers were exchanged by old friends rejoicing last weekend as Invermere's local ski resort hosted an alumni party. As part of the ongoing celebrations during Panorama Mountain Village's 50th year in operation, the resort has invited all of its staff, past or present, to a weekend reunion at the hill on March 8 and 9. "I came here in '81 looking for the same thing the lifties are looking for now," said George Duncan, who's been employed at Pano since 1981, and had no trouble recalling his favourite year of employment at the hill. "The year I met my wife, she was a lift operator at the bottom of the platter lift, and I was a ski patrol at the
time, and I think I patrolled that platter more than any other patroller ever did,” he said. “So I married her in '85. There've been a few married couples who met working on the hill at Pano." Duncan and his wife were both at the alumni reunion, where a tsunami of old coworkers were congregating. After more than 30 years of service at the resort, where about 100 new employees find work every winter, Duncan's met thousands of counterparts who have worn a Panorama uniform. The most memorable colleague of Duncans', however, was Sharon Wood, a ski patrol director in the early 1980s. "She was my boss and she's pretty incredible — she was the first North American lady to summit Everest." But in his earlier days at the
resort, work was a different place than it is today. "All the condos [are the biggest change]. In the olden days, there was just the ticket office, a liftie shop and a cafeteria at the bottom — now you can't swing a dead cat without hitting a condo, but I guess that's the way things go." Panorama alumni were welcomed to the resort on Friday with a reception followed by a Cowboy Casino, a western-themed mobile casino. Guests then socialized at the T-Bar during a live performance by the band Funk & Disorderly. Alumni were offered reduced lift tickets over the weekend and family-friendly activities on Saturday, March 9. Later, Andy Stuart-Hill put together a slideshow. CONTINUES TO 'MILESTONE' ON PAGE A15
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The Valley Echo is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Giving Back golf tournament being held at Windermere Valley Golf Course on Sunday June 23.
We are now taking applications from local not-for-profit and service groups interested in receiving the funds raised from the golf tournament. Application forms are available at The Valley Echo offices now located at #8, 1008 - 8 Street, Invermere. Please note that the applications must be project-based. Please contact Dean Midyette with any questions at 250-341-6299 or dean@cv-pioneer.com
Deadline to submit proposals: Monday, March 25 at noon.
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Community Calendar Send your events to production@invermerevalleyecho.com FRI MARCH 15 • Columbia Valley Figure Skating Club annual carnival, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena, 7 - 9 p.m. • The Amazing Jeremy Magic Show, Summit Youth Centre, 7:30 p.m.
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Meeting uncovers common ground “This is the first time I've heard about doing the combined water systems; I like it,” said Eagle's Nest resident Sue Wertz, amidst murmurs of agreement. “If the capital costs are the same, it absolutely makes sense.” To simplify the process and share costs most equally among the just over 500 water users in Canal Flats and Eagle's Nest combined, those at the meeting agreed to pursue two referenda: to see whether Eagle's Nest and village residents are in favour of dissolving the two separate water service areas, and merging into one. That idea was pursued at Canal Flats' Monday, March 11 council meeting, which took place after The Echo's press deadline. Mr. Woodward also sought council assent to get a final engineering design on the connection option, which could result in cost variances of up to 15 per cent. Border issues make referenda a complicated option, as just 15 Eagle's Nest area homeowners are full-time B.C. residents. An Alternate Approval Process (AAP) undertaken by the village last summer failed to garner the support
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needed to move ahead on a joint water system, after which the village sought an Interior Health order to build it, in the hopes of getting around the need to convince landowners of the benefits. That backfired on the village, as Interior Health agreed on the urgency of the matter but said the village was obliged to follow the normal municipal process to get approval to spend the money. Point-of-entry treatment (such as a home ultraviolet system) for Eagle's Nest water was also considered, though dismissed due to operating costs that would likely exceed $3,000 per year, due to the Interior Health requirement that the water would need to be tested weekly. At the Saturday meeting, former Canal Flats chief administrative officer and mayor Bruce Woodbury questioned how safe the village's drinking water is, given it draws from shallow wells. An engineering representative said she didn't believe Interior Health would take issue with it, and when asked by several residents which option she would choose, said connecting the two water systems is the way to go.
SAT MARCH 16 • ICAN AGM, Lakeview Meadows Recreation Centre, 10 a.m., 250-341-7888 • The Radium Public Library's last session of the series, "Drawing with Trudy", 10:30 am. • Karaoke Night, Summit Youth Centre SUN MARCH 17 • Artist Elaine Sell Prefontaine, Smoking Waters Coffee Co. 9 – 11 a.m. and 1 – 3 p.m. with artwork on display TUES MARCH 19 • Pizza bagel lunch at Summit Youth Centre, open 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Edgewater Rec Society AGM, Edgewater Hall, 7 p.m. WED MARCH 20 • Easter Bingo, Windermere Community Hall, doors at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., 250-341-1548 • Columbia River Treaty last provincial consultations to express concerns, Golden Civic Centre, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., 250342-5511 for information. THURS MARCH 21 • Hiking and outdoor activities with the Summit Youth Centre, 1 p.m. EVERY SUNDAY • Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5. • Radium Seniors’ Carpet Bowling, 1:30
p.m., Seniors' Hall • Drop-in roller skating, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., $5, Glacier Peaks Gymnastics building, 250-342-5321 2nd SUNDAY • LW Alliance Church Sing and Celebrate, 7 p.m. For more information call Clarence Stauffer, 250-3429580 EVERY MONDAY • Gentle drop-in carpet bowling, 1:30 p.m., Seniors' Centre • Cadets, 6:30-9 p.m. for boys and girls, ages 12-17. Cost: FREE (includes uniform). Info: Megan McConnell at 250409-4455 • Duplicate Bridge, 6:30 p.m., Invermere Seniors’ Hall, $2/ person. Visitors welcome • EK Brain Injury Support Group, 1-3 p.m., Family Resource Centre. Info: 250-344-5674 1st & 3rd TUESDAY • OPT clinic, 6:308:30 p.m., Inv. Health Unit, 850-10th Ave. Confidential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing 1st TUESDAY • Invermere Camera Club 7 p.m. Tanya, tanyadeleeuw65@ gmail.com EVERY TUESDAY • Shuswap Bingo at the Shuswap Indian Band Office downstairs, doors open at 5:30 p.m., early bird at 6:45 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m. • Cubs (8-10 year olds) and Beavers (5-7 year olds), JA Laird, 6 - 7 p.m. 1st & 3rd WED • Scrabble Night at Invermere Public Library. 6 - 8 p.m. Call
250-342-6416 • Bingo, Windermere Community Hall, opens at 6 p.m., starts at 7 p.m. 2nd & 4th WED • Seniors' Day at the Invermere Library, bus provided EVERY WEDNESDAY • Indoor soccer, DTSS gym. Drop-in, $2, 8:30-10:00 p.m. • Yoga THRIVE- Yoga for Cancer Survivors and Support People. Copper Point Resort. new 7-week session starts March 13 at 4:30 p.m. Call Jan Klimek at 250-3421195 EVERY THURSDAY • Children's Air Rifle Program, with the LWDRGC, Inv. Community Hall, 7 - 8:30 p.m., free of charge, ages 6-15. Learn safety, marksmanship, equipment provided EVERY FRIDAY • Baby Goose program for parents and babies up to 18 months. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Eileen Madson Primary. kandruschuk@cbal.org • Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5 • Preschool Story Time at the Invermere Public Library, 10:30 a.m. For info visit invermere.bclibrary.ca EVERY SATURDAY • Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5. Invermere Thrift Store • Thursdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 1 - 4 p.m. Radium Thrift Store • Thursdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 12 - 4 p.m.
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RDEK Public Hearing Notices BYLAW 2440 Bylaw Amendment - Edgewater The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Kenneth and Diana Ruault to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the zoning designation of the subject properties to permit an automotive repair shop including commercial vehicle repairs. The subject property is located in the Edgewater area and is shown on the attached map. Bylaw No. 2440 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 282, 2013 (Edgewater / Ruault)” will amend the zoning designation of the subject properties from C-1, Community Commercial Zone to C-2, Service Commercial Zone. A public hearing will be held at: Edgwater Community Hall 4818 Selkirk Avenue Edgewater, BC Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G, and the Village of Radium Hot Springs. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314 toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.
BYLAW 2434 Bylaw Amendment - Dutch Creek Resort The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an amendment to the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the bylaw will amend the campground regulations applicable to the subject property. The subject property is located in the Fairmont Hot Springs area and is shown on the attached map. Bylaw No. 2434 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 280, 2013 (Dutch Creek Resort / RDEK)” will amend the zoning regulations of the subject property to enable completion of an in-process campground development which has been partially completed under the previous regulations. A public hearing will be held at: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort 5225 Fairmont Resort Road Fairmont Hot Springs, BC Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 4:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F and Electoral Area G. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Matt Gunn, Planner, at 250-489-2791, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email mgunn@rdek.bc.ca.
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Premier endorses refinery Black Press owner finds Clark's support in Kitinat refinery idea TOM FLETCHER Black Press
VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark surprised the opposition Thursday with a statement in the B.C. legislature endorsing a proposed heavy oil refinery near Kitimat. Clark emphasized that the project would be subject to the five conditions about environmental safety and aboriginal consultation that she has demanded for heavy oil pipelines. But she praised the job creation potential and added that a refinery would help supply the "fair share" of benefits for B.C. that is her most controversial condition. David Black, the owner of this and other Black Press newspapers in B.C., Alberta and the U.S., set up a separate company called Kitimat Clean Ltd. last year to develop the refinery plan and seek permits from the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office. Black announced this week that he is finalizing details for $25 billion in financing and purchase agreements for the gasoline, diesel and jet fuel the plant would produce. "Our government takes the view that we should work together to address legitimate environmental and safety concerns and find a way to get to yes on projects that will grow our economy," Clark said, adding that the B.C. government has been working with Black's team to secure a suitable site. Energy Minister Rich Coleman said there is
Crown land in the Kitimat area held in an industrial reserve that could be leased or sold to the company for use of the land. Black's proposal specifies a 3,000-hectare site 25 kilometres north of Kitimat that is on the proposed route of the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline. With capacity to process everything the pipeline carries, it would be one of the largest refineries in the world. Black said this week he is pessimistic about the prospects for Enbridge, but the refinery could bring in Alberta oil sands crude by rail, or another pipeline acceptable to aboriginal groups along the route. Rail transport would require six trains a day, but he said no permits are required and CN Rail is willing to do it. The $16 billion refinery would require another $9 billion in construction, including six product pipelines to Douglas Channel to load ships with refined fuel, and a natural gas pipeline to produce power, fire refining equipment and supply hydrogen for a new process to refine heavy oil. NDP energy critic John Horgan said he plans to meet with Black next week, but he was dismissive of Clark's endorsement. "I think it's important that the public understands that this is a long, long way into the future," Horgan said. "And for a government that's down to 68 days left in its mandate before people vote again, it seems odd to me that we would have taken time in the legislature today to read a press release about a proposal that may not happen until after the next election." Black estimates that environmental assessment will take up to two years, and the refinery could be up and running by 2020.
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Auditor General bowing out TOM FLETCHER Black Press
Auditor General John Doyle is finished his six-year term on May 28, and his successor will likely have a single term of eight years. MLAs have worked out a truce in the dispute that arose when Doyle's request for a second six-year term was rejected by the government majority on the selection committee. The committee then offered him a two-year extension, but Doyle accepted a new job in his native Australia instead. Doyle had initially indicated he would stay on the job until next summer, when he takes up duties as auditor general for the Australian state of Victoria. Amendments presented in the legislature
Monday allow the committee to recommend an acting auditor general by unanimous consent, and change the term for the next fulltime auditor. An appointment for the eightyear term would be left to a new government elected May 14. Finance Minister Mike de Jong said the rules don't allow a new auditor to be appointed until the current one is finished. He said an agreement has been worked out with the NDP opposition to appoint a temporary replacement before the election. Premier Christy Clark suggested the eightyear, non-renewable term to avoid the problem of having a sitting government having to decide on reappointing its independent financial critic. The federal auditor general serves one 10-year term with no option for renewal.
Goldsmith vying for Mountain Equipment Co-op board seat Radium outdoorsman cites quality products and ethical corporate philosophy as reasons to pursue position DAN WALTON reporter@invermerevalleyecho.com
Amidst a competitive campaign, local outdoorsman David Goldsmith is looking to join the directors of Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC). During the 2013 election, which runs until March 28th, Goldsmith was short-listed among a dozen well-qualified Canadians — and he's the only candidate representing the Columbia Valley and East Kootenays. As the procedure goes every year, MEC members will have over a month to elect three of the candidates who will each serve three-year terms on the nine-person board of directors. "It's a corporation that I support both as a store to buy good gear at good prices, but also philosophically, as a cooperative that gives back to its communities where it functions," Goldsmith told The Echo. "When MEC contracts through offshore businesses in developing countries, they do a human resources audit of the manufacturers to make sure the staff is treated fairly and ethically. That's something I would like to see continue into the future." While he's an avid backpacker and fisher, Goldsmith says his most relevant professional experience comes from his four-and-ahalf years as a member of the Interior Health Board of Directors, where he currently sits. Goldsmith says Interior Health's board dealt with a budget of $1.8 billion, a workforce of 18,500, and fifty locations of service. With not-for-profit board experience and an appreciation for the free market, Goldsmith hopes to strike a fine balance should he serve on MEC's board of directors. "Often times big corporations feel they
need to generate a profit just for profit's sake, and I think that MEC needs to ensure that it has a long-term strategic plan that will ensure its wellbeing as a corporation, but not necessarily create exponential profits for the company,” he said. “It needs to be viable but it doesn't have shareholders that want to rake in big money; it has shareholders that are members that will have good gear. That's important to me." Comparing the responsibilities from the Interior Health board to MEC's board, Goldsmith says ensuring that there's a fully-engaged staff in either organization is important, as well as trying to ensure that the senior executive to the chief executive officer remains focused on the approved long-term strategic plan and the financial goals of the organization. After referring to decisions made on the Interior Health board that directly impacts the health and safety of its beneficiaries, Goldsmith related them to challenges he may face while representing MEC. “At MEC, when you're selling gear like mountain climbing equipment, it has to be of very good quality because it too could have a direct impact on individuals lives and well-being, like when they're out in the backcountry and depending on the gear for their survival." Goldsmith expects to see MEC's board comprised of intelligent, well-qualified members, but hopes to see diversity among the board. "It would be nice to ensure gender equity, geographic equity, et cetera in terms or who's on the board," he said. As he opts for balance on MEC's board, Goldsmith says the outdoor equipment co-op has won awards for treating its employees well, and he intends to continue the exceptional treatment of MEC's international support. Goldsmith's profile and platform can be found alongside his opponents at mec.ca/ election . Registered members of MEC have until March 28 to cast their ballot. The new board members will be announced at MEC's annual general meeting on Thursday, April 25.
HANDOUT photo B.C. Auditor Genera John Doyle
the RDEK is on the hunt for the 2013 Electoral Area Volunteers of the Year
Deadline is Monday, March 25th! Nomination forms are now available at our Cranbrook & Columbia Valley RDEK offices and on our website at www.rdek.bc.ca.
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Valley Life A sunny and warm weekend brought plenty of cheer to the valley as hints of spring appeared in all directions. Clockwise from top left: Bighorn sheep graze on the as-yet undeveloped Painted Ridge subdivision in Canal Flats on Saturday, March 9 (photo by Greg Amos); a family takes advantage of free tubing at Panorama Mountain Village during the Mountain Stampede on Saturday, March 9 (photo by Kristian Rasmussen); 12-year-old Danny Rusnac impresses onlookers during the Rail Jam at Panorama on Saturday, March 9 (photo by Kristian Rasmussen); Edmonton's A/B Trio brought some upbeat jazz to Strands Old House Restaurant on Friday, March 8 (photo by Dan Walton); Sandy Keates comes between Lynda Kirkpatrick and her husband, Bill for a photo during the fiftieth anniversary alumni reunion at Panorama on the evening of March 9 (photo by Renice Oaks).
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Survival racer endures ultimate island challenge Local man braves 75-kilometre endurance race on volcanic island in Nicaragua KRISTIAN RASMUSSEN The Valley Echo
An Invermere man who challenged fate in one of the most rugged and daunting adventure races on Earth has returned home with a story of courage, determination and perseverance. Shane McKay, who
is currently ranked 16th out of close to 8,000 athletes in the sport of Spartan obstacle course racing, signed up for Nicaragua's 75-kilometre Fuego Y Agua Survival Run after learning about the event
Accompanying her will be: keyboard · Sharon Minemoto bass · Rene Worst | drums · Andrew Millar
Performing Live at Pynelogs Saturday March 30th Concert at 8 pm - Doors open at 7:30 Tickets $15 in advance or $20 at the door Tickets available at:
The Book Bar or by calling Pynelogs at 250-342-4423
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through friends in October 2012. “I started thinking about it at that point, but 75 kilometres is a huge jump for me,” Shane said. “I wasn't sure if I would be ready.” The race was held on the island of Ometepe, found in the centre of Lake Nicaragua — known for being one of the only locations of freshwater sharks on Earth and for being the largest lake in Central America. Shane signed up for the race and had 30 days to back out. When the 30 days had expired and Shane's race plans were solidified, the next challenge became training. The athlete practiced his endurance by snowshoeing to the summits of both Panorama and Mount Norquay, but the steamy jungles of Ometepe would sink the athlete deeper into dehydration and fatigue than any snowdrift faced in the backcountry. “For a race like this you should be preparing for it six months out and tapering as you get close to the race,” he said. “I knew I didn't have enough time to prepare properly, so I decided I should just try it out and see what happens.” With the looming challenge of Ometepe dominating his mind like the two volcanoes that rose from Lake Nicaragua to form the island, Shane left for Nicaragua on February 7th and landed in its capital city, Managua, 13 hours later. With a week to acclimatize to the 30 C heat and sweltering humidity,
the local man learned that many of the obstacles and challenges he would face during the race were inspired by local life on Ometepe. When race day approached on February 16th, Shane found himself sharing a start line with 50 other competitors at 4 a.m. The competitors were comprised of ultra-marathon racers and obstacle course veterans. “I was totally relaxed at the start gate,” he said. “I had no idea what was coming up, but I had 20 hours to cover 75 kilometres.” Just before the race began, a truck pulled up to the starting line loaded with chickens. The organizers instructed each participant that they were required to carry the animal to the next checkpoint unharmed, or face disqualification. “I had read somewhere that if you cover a chicken's head it will relax because it can't see what is going on,” Shane explained. “I had a handkerchief and put it over my chicken’s head and she relaxed.” The racer had to negotiate culverts, ditches and fences in the dark while carrying a chicken to the next checkpoint. Despite the daunting challenge of hentending, racers were also forced to remember a sequence of colours over 12 kilometres in order to receive aid at their next station. “The first one I remembered, because you are just running the numbers through your mind the whole
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time, which kind of takes your mind off everything else.” Although he received aid and was making good progress, the athlete would find a less than welcoming reception at the chicken dropoff station. “You come out on one of the main roads and there are a dozen police officers accusing you of stealing the chicken, so they put you in handcuffs,” Shane said laughing. “We had to run 10-12 kilometres through obstacles wearing handcuffs.” Although labeled a jungle jailbird, Shane was able to fly over obstacles with the help of his partner Bev Watson, who used her experience as a 15-year triathlon veteran to mix up the perfect potion of carbohydrates, calories and electrolytes for the competitor during the race. “We had packages of Carbo-Pro and we determined I would probably have to have 200 calories every hour and a certain amount of electrolytes and salt
packages that I would carry in my pack.” The next obstacle was a 25-foot climb up a tree without branches and any grip on its bark. “I thought it would be a showstopper for a lot of people in the run, but as it turned out more than 50 per cent of people completed the climb.” With scars on his feet from the exertion, Shane still had to summit Maderas, a 1,394-metre volcano with a lake in its crater and a frightening challenge waiting. An attendant met each racer and instructed them that on a raft in the middle of the lake, which was invisible from the station, there would be an egg that racers would have to return to the station unbroken. “It is at night and it is dark in the crater of a volcano,” he said. “I asked how far it was and they responded, “When you are halfway there, you will see the glow sticks on the raft.” Although the water of the lake was less than a metre deep, the muddy bottom
could easily sink a swimmer over their head, Shane added. “Anything could happen out there and they didn't seem to have enough support to watch for stuff like that,” he said. “I wasn't concerned about the swim; I was more worried about something grabbing me.” After having completed 65 kilometres of the race and all but one of the challenges, Shane and a group of competitors were told to stand down and wait for a group of runners experiencing health problems. The racer later learned that there was a communication error between attendants. “We were disappointed that we didn’t get a chance to finish the race, but at that point I thought I was pretty lucky to be where I was.” In the end, only two competitors were able to complete the race. Shane and his group received free admission to next year’s event, and are already planning to attend again.
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A&E New jazz in the Old House DAN WALTON PHOTO The A/B Trio played to an enthusiastic dinner crowd at Strand's Old House on Friday, March 8. Pictured here are (left to right) drummer Thom Bennett, stand-up bass player Keith Rempel, and saxophonist Dan Davis. The trio played mainly original material, and included a cover of the recently-deceased Dave Brunbeck's Take Five.
Urban design headed to Youth Centre New coats of paint and creative design are expected to give a big boost to the centre DAN WALTON reporter@invermerevalleyecho.com
Invermere's Summit Youth Centre is hoping a few litres a paint on the walls will add up to a plethora of youth checking out the centre. Some forward thinking by the youth group and its coordinator is expected to carry the decorative addition a long way. "The plan is we will do the painting (of solid colours) and then we will fill all this wall with graffiti by an artist," said Program Coordinator Magali Larochelle. Larochelle will be painting the wall the same colour as a train car so that
the graffiti will appear as trainyard art. "The youth will feel that it's more like them, more like their place. We've already been getting more and more visitors, so I think it's going to up after [painting] too." The renovation comes to the youth centre after receiving funds from the the Home Depot Canada Foundation. Friends of the Summit Youth Centre will be helping with the paint job and volunteers will be sought from the community. The creative direction of the interior decorating can be heavily influenced by the members of the youth centre if they show initiative, Larochelle said. "The goal of the youth centre is to get the youth involved, and it's their place so we try to get them involved. If they want something to happen, they have
to give me the ideas and work with me to get it as a team. It's a good way to learn how to become an active citizen in their community." Because Home Depot's Canada Foundation was generous enough to allow financial breathing room, Larochelle is hopeful about new furniture; new cupboards and seating are anticipated for after the renovation, along with a rearranged lounge. The Summit Youth Centre will measure attendance before and after the renovation, and share their findings with the Home Depot foundation. Further ahead, Larochelle is planning an anti-bullying day to harmonize with the public school campaign. "They have a day for it at school, but I think it's important to have it in the community with the parents, teachers and all the councillors who work with youth. So we're working on organizing something really cool."
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Sports Spirits soar at Kootenay Freestyle Classic event DAVE MCGRATH Special to The Valley Echo
mountain culture in our mountain playground. Although scores were tabulated and medals were handed out, everyone who participated went home a winner this weekend. Thanks to all the sponsors, volunteers, organizers, BC Freestyle and Panorama Mountain Village for making this event a huge success!
Young skiers from throughout the region and as far as Calgary were treated to a few days of perfect weather at Panorama Mountain Village this weekend for the Kootenay Freestyle Classic (KFC). The KFC is a two-day event where athletes showcase their skills in the terrain park in the slopestyle event. The slopestyle incorporates a combination of boxes, rails and big air Judo Jottings - Hermann Mauthner jumps, where competitors are judged on the combination of all features. Another perfect bluebird day composed the backdrop for the mogul competition held on the Panorama Mountain Freeride Club moThe Invermere Judo Club had an exciting weekend on Friday, gul course on the Tacky run at Panorama. February 22 through Sunday, February 24, as we hosted a special Competitors are judged on their fluidity, speed training with Mr. Bruce Kamstra, the B.C. provincial coach, who and tricks off of two jumps on the 210-metre was our guest instructor for the weekend. long course. Judokas from all the clubs in the Kootenays, as well as Salmon The KFC is an annual event hosted by the Arm, Port Coquitlam and Salmo, enthusiasticly participated. New Panorama Mountain Freeride Club and showexercises, moves and techniques were demonstrated by Bruce cases skiers from 7 to 18 years of age. Aside and well practised by all the athletes. Bruce praised our judokas PARKER MCGRATH PHOTO from the skiing competition, the athletes also for their enthusiasm, discipline and good judo. Cohen Sheppard, 11, of Calgary, launches into the participated in the Booster Juice Gangnam Fun was had by all, and the competitors were all keen. Very good atmosphere above the base area at Panorama Mountain Style dance-off on the deck of the Great Hall. judo with various techniques in throwing and ground work were Village during the Kootenay Freestyle Classic event on The KFC is really an opportunity to bask in applied. The new International Judo Federation rules were in Sunday, March 10. the sunshine in a celebration of skiing and effect and did not confuse the athletes. Many ippon — a judo term for a succesful throw, pin, or submission hold — were scored by the winning athletes. The event included good spirit and sportsmanship, which caused the spectators to cheer on their favorite athlete — it was a lively crowd. Our athletes received, understandably, many of those cheers Get the training and support you need to find and keep a job in B.C. as they performed very well. Here are the results. Tyson Hagan Job search resources • Personal employment planning • Workshops and training • Specialized services earned a fourth-place result, while Aiden McCormack, Gracen Oliver, Aviva Rosenfeld and Jyles Traverse finished third in their divisions. Emma Norquay and Marcia Paget placed second, while Mackenzie Dubois, Graham Norquay and Benjamen Oliver each placed first in their events. Also, Mr. Seiko Ouchi, the head referee for B.C., came to attend our training and tournament weekend to share his knowledge of the new International Judo Federation rules and regulations. It is very important to understand the new rules and interpret them correctly in competition. The competition itself went very smoothly — thanks to tournament director Bob Gadsby, the head table with the score keeping, all of the nearly 60 volunteers, timekeepers, First Aid providers, marshalls, food suppliers, those who transported and layed out mats, and also to David Thompson Secondary School for allowing us to use this facility. Congratulation to all, keep up the spirit and see you on the tatame!
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TEAM
TEAM
Rank RNK
T62
Total
TOTAL
LW LW
Tony 3
T62
Wind Walker's 1 Wind Walker's 1 T62 GR P/G TOTAL LW T62 GR P/G
60
467 T62 392
B's 2 Love the 60 B's 2T62 467 Love the 0.82 0.82
Wind Walker's 2 T29
Wind Walker's 2
392
52
464 T65 392
Dace 0.82 52
Noah
Noah
390
72
472 T65 390
Rho0.83 72
461 T65 390
Suck Canucks SuckT65 461 Canucks 0.81 47 0.81
T29 T32
T29
Harli
GR T32 GR TOTAL P/G
T32
Harli
T32
Rank
390
Name
Rockies Payci Payci T32 GR RockiesP/G P/G LW
Total 390
47
LW 59
GR
TOTAL GR
P/G LW
G
51
471364
250-341-3392 364 65 471364
0.83
51
4
0.79
65
4
364
57
484364
0.81
57
4
T65 464 Dace 0.82
363
49
463363
0.80
49
4
T65 472 Rho
363
69
477363
0.82
69
4
363
51
463363
0.76
51
4
Total 362
LW 58
GR 470362
P/G 0.76
58
4
4
Rank
P/G
LW
364
LW
NHL Hockey Pool Standings Name TEAM
Tony 3
392
Jules
T32
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T29
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0.83
Name
465 T68 390
Pilon 5 Rockies 5 0.85 Pilon 59 T68 465 Rockies0.85
13 Wolfpack
420
74
T35 458 420
DB22 0.87 74
389
72
469 T68 389
Go 2 Go Habs Go 2T68 469 Go Habs 0.86 72 0.86
362
53
469362
0.82
53
2
Sobeys
416
69
T35 463 416
Farside Nucks Nucks 0.88 69 T35 463 Farside0.88
389
56
70468 389
Daddy 70 0.85Mode 56 27
Mode 27 468 Daddy 0.85
361
48
464361
0.75
48
4
Ana 16 2
3
Ana 16 2
414
65
37 460 414
Nelly 0.86 65
37
460 Nelly 0.86
388
67
71467 388
Abe0.83 Froman 67 271
467 Abe Froman 0.83 2
360
53
467360
0.78
53
4
Firebird 7 2
T4
Firebird 7 2
412
69
T38 466 412
Fards 0.90 369
T38 466 Fards 0.90 3
385
52
72462 385
Old 0.84 Rock522
72
462 Old Rock 0.842
359
57
466359
0.79
57
4
Jivey
T4
Jivey
412
61
T38 462 412
McNasty 9 2 0.90 619 2T38 462 McNasty 0.90
385
49
73460 385
Snow Ball49 0.82
73
460 Snow Ball 0.82
358
61
467358
0.76
61
4
464 T74 381
Banny02 0.85 59 3
T74 464 Banny02 3 0.85
357
60
465357
0.81
60
4
471 T74 379
Kilimanjaro 0.81 73 2 T74 471 Kilimanjaro 0.81 2
357
44
464357
0.81
44
4
76469 378
Gurl 16 2 Hockey 0.80 Gurl 45 16762 469 Hockey0.80
356
66
476356
0.80
66
4
355
56
469355
0.76
56
4
353
51
460353
0.78
51
4
353
52
461353
0.82
52
4
13 Wolfpack
Sobeys
1
Silent Sam 2 6
King Chris 2 7
A. Hann
8
Silent Sam 2 King Chris 2 A. Hann
411 410 409
64 71 57
T35 458 DB22 0.87
40 464 411
Aces 8's 340 0.89 of64
41 468 410
Heavy 0.90 Water 71 41
T42 469 409
Go Jets57 Go T42 469 Go Jets0.84 Go 0.84
378
45
77469 378
Granny's Piks 77 0.80 45
377
60
472 T78 377
I tried 0.814 60
8's 3 464 Aces of0.89 468 Heavy Water 0.90
381 379 378
59 73 45
Piks 469 Granny's 0.80
NWT 1
406
70
T42 464 406
Jet Rocker 0.88 70 T42 464 Jet Rocker 0.88
Jets Faithful 2T9
Jets Faithful 2
406
56
44 468 406
Big Nasty 0.87 56 14 44
Kristi KowalskiT11
Kristi Kowalski
404
60
T45 465 404
Bird 0.84 60
T45 465 Bird
0.84
375
56
469 T78 375
Rocket 25 2 Rouge 25 2 469 Rouge 0.79 0.79Rocket 56 T78
Jye 2
T11
Jye 2
404
70
T45 465 404
NWT 0.88 2 70
T45 465 NWT 2 0.88
375
64
463 T80 375
Lo-Ball 0.82 264
T80 463 Lo-Ball0.82 2
352
48
467352
0.79
48
4
Wute 31 2
T11
Wute 31 2
404
60
T47 466 404
Rockies RuleT47 Rule 2 0.87 60 2 466 Rockies0.87
374
47
465 T80 374
Alex0.80 2 47
T80 465 Alex 2 0.80
352
54
473352
0.79
54
4
Dan Hecher
403
466 T82 374
Sabu Dave 0.83 54 3 T82 466 Sabu Dave 0.83 3
350
52
464350
0.79
52
4
467 T82 373
30 4 Nelson 0.7930584 T82 467 Nelson 0.79
350
49
456350
0.75
49
4
T82 470 Fanta 2 0.81
350
45
462350
0.75
45
4
NWT 1
Dan Hecher
GNIMELF
T9
14 T15
GNIMELF
402
56 57
468 Big Nasty 0.8714
T47 466 403
Marco 0.82 56 3
T49 464 402
S.S. 0.85Beagle 3 57 T49 464 S.S. Beagle 0.85 3
373
71
470 T82 373
Fanta 0.812 71
T47 466 Marco 0.82 3
374 373
54 58
T78 472 I tried 4 0.81
Dany Heatley T15
Dany Heatley
402
79
T49 462 402
Paul 0.90Stanley 79 T49 462 Paul Stanley 0.90
Merrymen
T15
Merrymen
402
70
51 468 402
Zman 0.84 270
2 468 Zman 0.84
372
65
466 T85 372
Spook 0.81365
T85 466 Spook 0.81 3
348
69
464348
0.84
69
4
Snakitou 2
T15
Snakitou 2
402
60
T52 461 402
Big Lew603 T52 461 Big Lew0.86 0.86 3
371
65
463 T85 371
3251 0.81 65
T85 463 3251 0.81
348
59
468348
0.79
59
4
Jye
19
Jye
401
59
T52 467 401
Grace 0.85 6593 T52 467 Grace 60.85 3
371
57
467 T85 371
Tor 0.83 2 57
T85 467 Tor 2 0.83
348
63
470348
0.78
63
4
Jhaley 11 2 T20
Jhaley 11 2
400
61
T52 465 400
Red 21 2 0.85Rum 2 465 Red Rum 6121 T52 0.85
371
65
463 T88 371
Prattsy 0.83 365
T88 463 Prattsy0.83 3
347
54
465347
0.76
54
4
E. Hann
E. Hann
400
66
T55 470 400
Rock-50 0.87 663 T55 470 Rock-50 3 0.87
370
39
462 T88 370
Precious Louie & Precious 0.81 39 T88 462 Louie &0.81
347
49
475347
0.77
49
4
90470 370
Banana 4 Captain 0.79 Banana 66 904 470 Captain0.79
346
49
466346
0.80
49
4
Lute0.81 88 358 91 464 Lute 880.81 3 Hockey Pool Manager Jesse1968 Jesse1968 92 0.77 52 463 0.77
345
55
344
53
465344
0.75
53
4
63 LW
342 469 GR TOTAL
63 0.81 P/G LW
4 G
46
T20
Foddude 3 T20
Crew Slut
T23
Foddude 3 Crew Slut
400 396
54 77
Wolfgang 2 T23
Wolfgang 2
396
Pet Rock
Pet Rock
396
Snake 53 2 T23
Snake 53 2
396
Van Fan 27 Hockey Pool Manager Rock-5050 2 28
Van Fan
394
64
Rock-5050 2
393
53
Mags 2 TEAM
Jules
T23
T29 RNK T29
Mags 2 TEAM Jules
392 TOTAL 392
73
51
T55 464 400
lilb 0.86 54
T57 462 396
Buster's PickT57 Pick 2 0.84 77 2 462 Buster's 0.84
368
T57 467 396
Harley 0.85 73 2
368
52
367
64
366
45
T55 464 lilb
370
0.86
T57 467 Harley 0.85 2
Finn 59 56 Pool Manager 465 0.81 3 Pool 59 465 Finn 3 0.81 Hockey 396 56 Manager Hockey Jerome Jr 15T60 Jr 15 4 T60 68 464 0.84 68 4 464 Jerome0.84 396
KBR T60 366 RNK TEAM TOTAL 471 0.83 2 64 RNK T60 471 KBR TEAM20.83 394 http://www.officepools.com/pool/print http://www.officepools.com/pool/print Tony 364 T62 464 0.82 3 53 T62 464 Tony 30.82 393
59 LW 2 of 4 60
Wind Walker'sT62 1 T62 1 464 0.83 GR392 P/G LW 59 464 Wind Walker's 0.83 TOTAL GR P/G 2 of 4 Love the B's T62 B's 2 2 467 Love the 467 0.82 60 T62 392 0.82
66
58 Pool Manager 91464 368 Hockey
55 LW 3 of 4 51
92463 368
Me? Who0.82 Me?643 RNK 93 471 Who 93471 342 367 TEAM RNK TOTAL http://www.officepools.com/pool/print TEAM 0.823 http://www.officepools.com/pool/print
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Make-b-leaf 0.83 45 3T94 464 Make-b-leaf 0.83 3
340
51
467 340
0.75 51
479 2 463 0.78 GR P/G 479 T94 366 Joelene 55 2T94 GR 463 JoeleneP/G 0.78 TOTAL LW 3 of 4 0.83Bay Bay 96471 364 Shanty 51 96 471 Shanty0.83
340
52
473 340
331
52
469 331
0.78 52 47 3/11/13 3:59 PM 0.72 52 46
50
469 328
0.78 50
46
41
460 326
0.73 41
46
464 T94 366
364
65
97471 364
364
57
98484 364
0.79 65 2 97 471 skateordie skateordie 328 0.79 2 3/11/13 3:59 PM 3/11/13 3:59 PM 0.81 Larry Phillips 326 57 98 484 Larry Phillips 0.81
49
99463 363
0.80 49 Blondie
99 463 Blondie0.80
324
55
473 324
0.73 55
47
69
477 100 363
Rivs0.82 10 269
100 477 Rivs 100.82 2
321
46
460 321
0.69 46
46
Wind Walker'sT29 2 1 of 4
Wind Walker's 2
392
52
T65 464 392
Noah
T32
Noah
390
72
T65 472 390
Dace 363 0.82 T65PM 3/11/13 52 3:59 464 Dace 0.823/11/13 3:59 PM Rho 363 0.83 72 T65 472 Rho 0.83
T32
Harli
390
47
T65 461 390
Canucks 0.81 47SuckT65 461 Canucks 0.81Suck
363
51
463 101 363
0.76 Flame 6264 6264 2 51 2101 463 Flame 0.76
320
48
479 320
0.72 48
47
T68 465 390
Rockies PilonT68 5 465 Rockies Pilon 5 0.85 59 0.85
362
58
470 102 362
0.76 58 Up102 All Pumped 0.76 Up 3 3 470 All Pumped
316
57
472 316
0.75 57
47
72
T68 469 389
Go Habs 2 469 Go Habs 0.86 72Go T68 0.86Go 2
362
53
469 103 362
Die 0.82 Hard 53 Bruins Bruins 103 469 Die Hard 0.82
313
56
466 313
0.68 56
46
56
70 468 389
Daddy 27 Mode 27 0.85 Mode 70 468 Daddy0.85 56
361
48
464 104 361
MN10.75 3 48
296
34
475 296
0.68 34
47
67
71 467 388
Abe 271 467 Abe Froman 0.83Froman 67 0.83 2
360
53
467 360
0.78 53
Old Rock 0.84 52 2 72 462 Old Rock 0.84 2
359
57
466 359
0.79 57
466
0.79
358
61
467 358
0.76 61
467
0.76
465
0.81
Harli
Rockies PayciT32
DB22
T35
Farside NucksT35
Nelly
Rockies Payci DB22 Farside Nucks
390 389 389
59
104 464 MN1 30.75
37
Nelly
T38
Fards 3
385
52
72 462 385
McNasty 9 2 T38
McNasty 9 2
385
49
73 460 385
Snow 0.82 Ball 49
Aces of 8's 3 40
Aces of 8's 3
381
59
T74 464 381
Banny02 0.85 59 3 T74 464 Banny02 0.853
357
60
465 357
0.81 60
Heavy Water 41
Heavy Water
379
73
T74
Kilimanjaro 0.81 73 2T74 471 Kilimanjaro 0.81 2
357
44
464 357
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Horoscope Second Week of M arch ARIES Sorting through feelings may not come easy to you, Aries. At some point it becomes necessary to voice your opinions and you may need to show a vulnerable side. TAURUS Taurus, a few complications could arise this week and how you react to them will be telling of how the rest of the month may proceed. Think about this before you act. Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
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GEMINI Gemini, this week is likely to be a wash because there is something that came up that has the potential to dominate all of your time for the next several days.
CANCER Cancer, though you may be anxious to help a friend out, you need to seriously consider whether you have the time to spare at this point in time. Putting yourself first is priority. LEO Leo, someone is going to open up to you emotionally and you may get caught off guard by the level of intimacy. This could turn out to be the start of a long-lasting friendship. VIRGO Let a situation cool down instead of adding fuel to the fire. Step away from a heated discussion if you feel like things may get out of control.
LIBRA Libra, your heart may beat a little faster this week because of the excitement involved in meeting someone that has been on your mind. Be patient. SCORPIO Scorpio, continue to discuss a financial situation with your significant other. Even if the discussion grows tiresome, talking it out is the best way to resolve the issue. SAGITTARIUS Sagittarius, you have an uncanny way of turning something that would normally be disastrous into enjoyable chaos. Think about a side career in party planning.
CAPRICORN Capricorn, big changes are in store for your family and there are nerves to accompany these changes. Set aside a day this week where you can have peace, quiet and time to reflect. AQUARIUS Aquarius, your words are being heard but their meaning is simply not sinking in. Try rephrasing or approach the situation from another direction. PISCES Pisces, your social schedule is jam-packed and you wouldn’t have it any other way. There may be a pocket of time for more fun.
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The length of your vision We have long had a belief about how long it takes to create a habit. If you look at it, you will find a long-standing belief that if a behavior is continued for about two weeks it will become habitual and natural. Whatever the old habit, it recedes into the background and will stay there as long as the new habit is continued. That belief is old, held because it seemed to work. Until now there was no actual evidence to back that up. Now there is. It comes from the relatively new science of brain research. When I was young we still believed the brain would never grow any new cells. Now we know that’s not true. Remember the phrase ‘neural plasticity.’ You’re going to hear it a lot. That new term says brains do grow new cells. It’s good news for brain damage, and it’s the reason we know more about how habits form. It confirms what was traditionally believed, and tells us how to create new habits. Brain cells are connected through tendrils, like strings running from one cell to others, connecting at ‘synapses’ in the middle. And these can grow. New cells can grow. They can be strengthened. The bit that affects our financial focus is that the more a new pattern of behavior is reinforced, the stronger the connections are, and it takes about twenty-eight days for the neurons to become strong. As cells strengthen, a new habit is strengthened. One of the things I often hear is that old habits are so strong they’re very hard to change. But new research shows how. They’re changed by establishing strong new connections in a different pattern. The value of the new information about the way the brain works is that it tells us very specifically how to make the change, because now we know how. We can change what we feel is holding us back. Think about the way you handle your finances, and the length of your vision. Do you plan over several years? Will you use your money wisely for the things
you most value? Or are your goals short-term and more to do with satisfying immediate pleasures? In order to change a habitual way of thinking, start with knowing what you want instead. Then, over the next three weeks, consistently do what will extend your perspective. Think of it and speak of it. Speak of it to others, inside your family and then outside your family. The more you change your thinking and speaking, the more likely you are to change your habits.
There is another thing you can do to insure you make the change you desire. Constantly review your plan and its results. When you see the need, make changes. Research has shown other things as well; we know we can be successful; we know it will take three weeks; and we know it will get easier as we work at it. It’s almost universally possible to assess the finan-
cial health of most by what they say about the future and particularly how far ahead they see. If they talk about what they’re doing this weekend, they’re usually struggling financially. If they talk about what they’re going to be doing in ten years, they’re likely to be in reasonable financial shape. Gloria Steinem, the feminist who died recently, noticed this. She once said, “Rich people plan for three generations. Poor people plan for Saturday night.” Most important is the difference between the length of viewpoint. Some people will shout from the rooftops about plans for Friday night. Almost always, they have a very uncertain future. Other people talk about how they’ll cover college expenses for a new family member. Almost always, when the time comes they make it work. Naturally, this isn’t absolute. It’s a spectrum. But people talk about the things on their minds. Similarly, they make financial choices based on what’s on their minds. If they’re focused entirely on the short term in some aspects of life, financial planning will likely focus on the short term. Money in hand means a more enjoyable weekend. However, if they’re focused more on the long term, their financial planning will focus more on the long term. Money in hand means less debt or money to take care of future expenses. So, now you know how to change your habit of thinking toward the long-term. You can be certain about it. Then, you can be active about it. Ask what you could do right now that would have the most positive impact on your life at some point down the road. Go over those thoughts each day when you have quiet time, such as between home and work. When you spend time at it for three weeks – 28 days – you will have made an active choice, and that will become the natural choice. It gets easier as you go. When it comes to the practical part of doing things differently, we can help.
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September 19, 1927– March 5, 2013 Norman Miller of Okotoks, Alberta passed away at the Foothills Country Hospice, Okotoks, on March 5, 2013 at the age of 85 years. Norman is survived by his loving wife Shirley, daughters; Sherry, Kathy (Bryan) and Lorie (Patrick), grandchildren; Ryan, Danny, Heather, Leah, Kristie and Devon. He is also survived by his brother; Gordon (Jeannette), and sisters; Alice, Leona (Ken), Violet. AA Celebration Celebrationofoflife lifeservice servicewas was held and Violet. held at at Holy CrossLutheran LutheranChurch Church(20 (20Banister Banister Road) Gate) Holy Cross Okotoks on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. To read a brief biography of Norm, please visit www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements in care of SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOMES Ltd. Okotoks 403-938-3111.
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(nee Beamish) Born: January 15th , 1922 in Kipling, Saskatchewan Passed on: February 24th, 2013 in Kamloops, B.C. Carrie & Adolf Johnson eternally together. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Carrie on February 24, 2013 at the age of 91. Carrie is predeceased by her loving husband Adolf of 58 years, and her son Marvin in 1960 , parents, three sisters and three brothers. Survived by her daughter: Carol Doiron, Grandsons Darrin and Clayton, Sister and brother-in-law Yvonne and Allen Ramage and many nieces and nephews. Carrie and Adolf lived in Edgewater B.C. for over 50 years and Carrie was a very active member of the United Church Womens Group and the community in general. Always organizing, baking, or working in the kitchen to make sure a dinner, reunion or luncheon went smoothly. A Celebration of Carrie’s life will be held in Edgewater B.C. at a later date..
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Thompson Creek Metals, a growing diversified metals company, is building the Mount Milligan copper gold mine in north central BC. This new mine is scheduled to come into production in the second half of 2013 and the project team has recently surpassed 3.8 million hours without a lost time incident. If you are interested in joining a safety-first culture, we are currently looking for talented people to join our team in the following areas: Finance and Administration Manager - responsible for the accounting functions for the operation and have a month end reporting responsibility to the Denver head office. Must have their accounting designation and should have 5-10 years accounting experience at a high level and preferably mining or related heavy industry experience The position is an onsite position, 5X2 schedule 8 hours per day. (2) Senior Accountants - responsible for accounts payable, monthly reporting systems, preparation of monthly financial statements and coordination and preparation of year end audit files. Must have a minimum of (3) years and have or working towards their professional designations. Mill Maintenance General Foreman – In this position you will supervise a multishift operations department and partner with the metallurgy and operations departments to safely achieve ore throughput and metal extraction goals. Mill Operations Supervisor - responsible for the supervision of Mill Operations Technicians in a positive and productive manner. Health and Safety Superintendent - to proactively manage the operational requirements in the development, implementation and review of strategy, policy, procedures, standards and practices to achieve best practices for a secure, safe and healthy work environment. HR Generalist - reporting to the HR manager, you will be primarily responsible for providing expertise across employee relations, and remuneration and benefits, as well as supporting efforts to earn Mount Milligan a reputation as an employer of choice. Detailed job descriptions and qualifications can be found at www.mtmilligan.com All positions offer a competitive salary plus benefits package in line with qualifications and experience. To be considered for our team, please send a cover letter and your resume to: MtMilligan-Resumes@tcrk.com We thank all interested candidates; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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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
WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED 250-342-6644 100-7th Avenue, Invermere www.wvsm.ca Reverend Laura Hermakin
9:30 a.m.: God’s Breakfast Club 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. (Every Sunday) March 17, 7 p.m.: Lenten Quiet Prayer Service at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere
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RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP For more information call 250-342-6633 or 250-347-6334 Loving God, Loving People #4 - 7553 Main Street W, Radium Sundays at 10 a.m. Bible Studies #4 - 7553 Main Street W, Radium Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Kids’ Church Edgewater Hall Thursday 6:30 p.m.
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VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Hwy. 93/95 1 km north of Windermere Pastor: Murray Wittke
Sunday Service 10 a.m. Worship & Word Fifth Sunday of Lent. Kid’s Church Provided Worship and Life Instruction, “The Easter Experience. What Call the office at 250-342-9511 If What Happened Then for more information. Changes Everything Now? Deserted By His Friends” … www.valleychristianonline.com Pastor Trevor ministering. “K.I.D.S.” Church, for children Sharing Truth Age 3 to Grade 1; Showing Love and Grades 2-5, during the Following the Spirit Morning Service.
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The Windermere Valley Museum and Archives The Windermere Valley Museum and Archives is managed by a dedicated group of volunteers belonging to the Windermere District Historical Society. Hours Winter hours Tuesdays only, noon until 4 p.m. and then again, 7 - 9 p.m. ECHO FILE PHOTO 1963 - Pet owners today can only salivate at the savings had they would have realized when paying for dog licenses in Invermere in the early 1960s.
A look back through The Valley Echo over the last 50 years DAN WALTON reporter@invermerevalleyecho.com
5 years ago (2008): Blueprints were finalized for the community greenhouse planned at David Thompson Secondary School. A program to have students produce organic fruits and vegetables for DTSS consumption and use in the cafeteria was slated to get underway. The program would eventually aim to produce a surplus which could be sold at the summer market in Invermere. 20 years ago (1993): A 24-year-old man was found to be growing a few small marijuana plants inside a cooler while he was living in a motel. The street value of the plants was estimated at around $30. The man was charged $400 and spent a day in jail. 25 years ago (1988): The Fairmont Hot Springs Resort sold a big asset, as the Riverside Golf Estates was purchased by Don andCarol Seable; the developers and funders of the Kananaskis Hotel. At thetime, two hundred residential lots and 200 condos were expected to be constructed in the near future. 40 years ago (1973): In an advertisement, the Insurance Corporation of BC reminded readers that "If you think a driver's premium is
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hard to swallow, you're wrong. It's only rough on the reckless driver. And it should be. The speeders, the illegal turners, the light runners are going to pay more. A lot more. After all, fair is fair. So watch it." 45 years ago (1968): Students at DTSS were upset and staged a protest. On a Wednesday afternoon, vice principal Tom Hutchison addressed the concerns of the teens. He said that the girls bathroom is locked during lunch hour because of the amount of smoking occurring in it - far more than in the boys washroom. Dangerous travel was the reason behind the stoppage of the inter-house ski club meetings, he said, and the Sadie Hawkins Dance was cancelled because it would disrupt the academic atmosphere, and because the last school dance was very poorly attended. "You have to co-operate if you want the school to co-operate", he told the students. 50 years ago (1963): The Invermere Television Association reached almost 40 subscribers, enough to hit their $2,000 target for Ottawa to consider a TV Satellite in the District of Invermere. The campaign was being spearheaded by the Kinsmen's Club, who said, "Why wait for expensive television to be piped in with a hookup charge? If residents of Athalmer, Invermere, Wilmer and Windermere area join now and support the Invermere Television Association, reception will be quicker, cheaper and there will be the satisfaction of community cooperation.
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