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Dan Walton/Valley Echo photo One of Radium Hot Springs' iconic bighorn sheep toes the centre line of Highway 95 just north of the village on Sunday, November 17th, unfazed by oncoming traffic or the winter weather taking hold in the valley.

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Local East Kootenay environmental organization Wildsight has won $5,000 from Mountain Equipment Co-op. The co-op's Wildbucks program awarded a total of $10,000 to three environmental organiza-

tions across Canada, with the winner decided by several weeks of online voting. Wildsight was first among five finalists, earning a $5,000 prizes. Second place got $3,000 and third place $2,000. "We are thrilled to have won Mountain Equipment Co-op's Wild Bucks national competition. said Wildsight program manager Robyn Duncan.

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The province will soon have a new Water Sustainability Act, a move being greeting with optimism by local water conservation group Lake Windermere Ambassadors. The new act would replace the current Water Act, which is more than a century old. “It's amazing, wonderful, and fantastic to have a sustainability act,” said Lake Windermere Ambassadors program coordinator Kristen Harma, adding the focus on sustainability is precedent setting and includes some truly great ideas, such as monitoring environmental flows. “It's actually considering water for nature,” said Ms. Harma. “Our group is here to steward a lake (Windermere) and having a natural flow is essential to that, so legislation that will help monitor those flows is a great thing.” The ecological watershed health of a small area, such as the Upper Columbia Valley, is more heavily dependent on small streams than it would be in larger areas, she said, so small changes here in the valley can have big impacts. Although Ms. Harma said the new act will create an excellent framework, she cautioned that there are still many details that need to be worked out.

“We need to make sure the new act is really rigorous about reporting and monitoring and then compiling the information in a central database — we won't be able to properly manage water flows without it,” she said. “The new act also needs to be more clear about how it will protect those flows; they need to make a legal standard.” There also needs to be funding support for all the ideas in the act, in order to actually implement them, said Ms. Harma. The new act may also allow for delegating some water management activities or decisions to entities other than the provincial government. “This opens up a way for local people to have a say in waterrelated issues that affect them,” said Ms. Harma. “There could be a great opportunity for people in our area, far from Victoria where decision are being made, to have more of a chance to influence local water management, but this wouldn't be taking ultimate responsibility from the provincial government.” Another aspect of the proposed new water act — one drawing attention more attention in other parts of the province than in the Upper Columbia Valley — is introducing fees and regulations for industrial groundwater users. »See A2

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Dan Walton/Valley Echo photos During their weekly intergenerational play-date, students from Windermere Elementary School and residents at Columbia Garden Village spend time learning about art and interaction. Left: (left to right) Yusuf Elwakeel, Adam Kubian, Ann Wood, Colton Johnson, and Denae Mose gather for a group shot as they learned to draw with charcoal on Friday, November 15th; below (left to right) Hannah Kendler, Margrit Zimmerman, Ethan McDermit, Fran Kimpton, and Brodie Giles show off some of their work.

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This aspect of the new legislation will apply to new large-scale groundwater licence holders only and perhaps should also apply to current licence holders, particularly in droughtstricken areas, said Ms. Harma. The proposed new water act was drafted after almost four years of consultation starting in 2009, resulting in submissions from more than 2000 stakeholder groups. The public was wel-

come to comment on the proposed legislation online up until Friday, November 15th. “The old one (water act) is so out of date, it's time for a new one. Water seemed abundant and unlimited at that time (when the old act was implemented in 1909),” said Ms. Harma. “Hopefully we'll see some positive change come out of this; a lot of people have put a lot of time into it.” The new act will likely be introduced in the spring 2014 session of the B.C. Legislature.

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New power line passes forestry audit

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BC Hydro's Columbia Valley transmission line passed a Forest Practices Board audit with flying colours, according to a report released earlier this month. The project — BC Hydro's most significant boost to the Upper Columbia Valley electrical supply in about 50 years — is a transmission line extending about 125 kilometres across the upper Columbia Valley from Invermere to Golden, and the board was checking to see if it met with B.C. Wildfire Act requirements. “The auditors were pretty please to find it fully compliant,” Forest Practices Board chair Al Gorley told the Valley Echo, adding the board looked at the project's fire prevention plans, burn plans and disposal of woody debris, among other aspects of fire preparedness. The board is an independent watchdog group with appointed members consisting of forestry professionals, and it sits at arms length from the provincial government. Its role is to scrutinize forest and range practices on

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public land, making recommendation for changes in legislation and practices where it deems them appropriate. “What we do is we randomly chose a dozen locations across the province a year to do an audit,” said Mr. Gorley. The Upper Columbia Valley was selected and when choosing

a particular project to audit, staff picked the Columbia Valley transmission line since previous audits in the Upper Columbia Valley focused heavily on forestry companies. This is the first time the board has audited B.C. Hydro activities for compliance with the wildfire act, according to a board press release.

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Library rolls out plans for holiday events NICOLE PAWLAK Invermere Public Library

There is excitement building around the Invermere Public Library as the holiday season approaches. Just in time for Christmas, we are adding something new to our Adopt A Book program. Adoptees will be able to choose which title they would like to adopt from a list of books that will arrive over the next few months. For a complete list of the books that have been pre-ordered for winter 2013-2014, please visit our website at invermere.bclibrary.ca and click on

the “Adopt A (particular!) Book Program” link on the left-hand side of the page. Have someone who is hard to buy for on your Christmas list? Adopt A Book may be just what you are looking for! The annual Friends of the Library Christmas Silent Auction begins on Saturday, November 23rd and gets underway with a bake sale. The Friends have been busy collecting donations for this very popular event and expect to have more than 100 items to bid on this year. From baskets of books to golf passes, from kitchen items to board games, and everything in between, the auction always has something for every-

one. The auction is another great way to check items off of your Christmas shopping list. Bidding will end on Saturday, December 7th, so be sure to stop by and support the Friends of the Library. All proceeds go towards programming and services at the library. On Wednesday, November 27th, adult craft enthusiasts are invited to a Christmas Craft Night at the library from 6 to 8 p.m. Each participant will go home with a unique Christmas craft of their own. All supplies will be provided and there is no charge for the evening. »See A12

Bears likely hibernating, but don't be too sure DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

Bear sightings have dwindled in the valley, but as the predator's hibernation habits vary, the local conservation officer says seasonal concern still lingers. "The last two weeks of November

are typically when they hibernate," explained conservation officer Greg Kruger, adding that there are exceptions which are based on a bear's food supply. While a grizzly and her two-year-old cub have been seen roaming around Edgewater in recent weeks, the local office has not received any reports of recent sightings.

"Either they've moved out of there and gone into a den to hibernate, or they've relocated and are still searching for food," said Mr. Kruger. Neither the District of Invermere nor local bylaw enforcement officers have issued any recent reports of wildlife, he said. "No news is great news for us,” he added. - With files from Greg Amos

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Bus ridership remains strong in Columbia Valley after Golden route's demise DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

The community of Golden lost its local public transit busses last year, but Olympus Stage Lines Ltd., the bus service formerly carrying the contract, continues to serve in the Columbia Valley "Olympus Stage Lines doesn't serve Kicking Horse

(resort) anymore, just the Columbia Valley and Interior Health," explained owner Sonya Smith. She said that after public transit was implemented only a few years earlier in Golden, no subsequent community efforts were made to review or reform the transit system. "Our community fought for the transit services, and once it came, there was never one meeting held to review or improve it.”

In the Columbia Valley though, she said that ridership is healthy, and an "amazing" driver has effectively promoted the service, but as with Golden, the word isn't out as much as it could be. "Ultimately, the best ways to ensure transit service continues in the Columbia Valley are to ride the bus, and to let your elected officials know you value the service and want it to continue or expand," said Mrs. Smith.

Water system upgrade flowing ahead in Canal Flats NICOLE TRIGG nicole@invermerevalleyecho.com

After years of uncertainty and red tape, the long-awaited Canal Flats water system upgrade is finally underway. The engineering

contract for what is termed the Merged Local Service Area Water Upgrade Project has been awarded to Focus Corporation, while Dawson

Construction out of Kamloops has been entrusted with the job of building the new water reservoir, booster station and 2.4-kilometre pipeline that will connect the Eagle's Nest subdivision with that of Canal Flats proper.

"We received all the submissions about three months ago," said Mr. Woodward. "We needed them to estimate the cost of the project, the parcel tax, and the financial arrangements." For the $2.7 million project, the village is

Regional District of East Kootenay BYLAW 2499 Bylaw Amendment - Wilmer - Dry Gulch The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an amendment to the Steamboat - Jubilee Mountain Official Community Plan, located within Electoral Area G, that will extend the boundaries of this plan to cover both the Wilmer and Dry Gulch areas. The Official Community Plan is a long-term strategic planning document; the proposed amendment will establish policies for land use in the Wilmer and Dry Gulch areas. The bylaw amendment and map schedules are available at www.rdek.bc.ca. Bylaw No. 2499 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay - Steamboat - Jubilee Mountain Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1926, 2006 - Amendment Bylaw No. 8, 2013 (Wilmer-Dry Gulch / RDEK).” A public hearing will be held at:

Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce 651 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC Monday, November 25, 2013 at 7:00 pm

The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G, the District of Invermere 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 Matt Gunn, Planner, at 250-489-6903, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email mgunn@rdek.bc.ca.

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borrowing $2.3 million in accordance with a loan authorization bylaw approved in October that received tremendous community support. A council initiative counter petition process indicated just three per cent were opposed to merging the Canal Flats water system with that of Eagle's Nest, while only 11 per cent were opposed to the borrowing of the funds. In order to defeat the bylaw, more than 50 cent of property owners who own more than 50 per cent of the assessed value would have had to step forward. "Then there was

a 30-day quashing period to see if any of the community would oppose the last part of the bylaw after it was adopted, and no one came to oppose it," said Mr. Woodward, "so then council, once they knew no one opposed it, were entitled to go ahead and award the contract." Dawson Creek Construction were the lowest bidders on the project, he said. On Wednesday, November 12th, Mr. Woodward and Canal Flats councillor Dean Midyette met with representatives from both parties for a preliminary discussion to review project dates and times,

as well as to request some cost-savings revisions. Dawson Construction has committed to begin preparation work no later than the first week of December, with July 2014 as the anticipated completion date. Out of the $400,000 in provincial and federal grants that make up the difference between the total cost of the project and the amount being borrowed, a $300,000 Towns for Tomorrow B.C. government has a deadline of March 31st, 2014. "It has to be spent by then in order for us to apply to complete the grant program," said Mr. Woodward.

Valley aiding typhoon victims DOROTHY ISTED Special to The Valley Echo

In the wake of the super typhoon Haiyan, one Invermere nanny who arrived in Canada from the Philippines almost three years ago is aiming to help by raising $10,000 by December 8th. Like many of our neighbours, Jamila Salle has been gripped by the tragedy of the typhoon, which struck the nation of more than 7,000 islands on Friday, November 8th. Her husband and fourteen year old son back home are fine, but others desperately need help, which prompted her to set up a donation page on World Vision’s website. She said she was inspired by a young Filipino beggar who spent a whole day asking for donations and handed over all he had re-

ceived to help others: two cans of sardines, two packs of noodles, one kilogram of rice and 30 Philippine pesos. “They don’t have the means, but they help,” said Jamila, whose donation boxes can be found at A&W, Rocky River Grill, Super 8, the Station Neighbourhood Pub and Dairy Queen. “What can I do?” One of her friends in Invermere sobbed as she spoke of a mother and four children forced to cling to roof rafters in their flooded home for hours, fearing the wind would blow off the roof and carry them away. The Canadian government has agreed to match donations given by December 8th on a dollar-fordollar basis. Interested people can go right to Jamila's donation page at http://my.worldvision.ca/ mwv//fundraiser/409 .

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COLUMNS AND NEWS WildsafeBC — Crystal Leonard

Young Edgewater artist wins WildSafeBC contest A

winner for the province-wide WildSafeBC colouring contest was drawn and Daven McMurray from Edgewater Elementary has won the grand prize: a WildSafeBC hat and $50. Across the province children of all ages submitted a WildSafeBC colouring sheet which contained a checklist for them to make their yard bear-friendly. Our community alone had 127 children in the contest and there were approximately 1,000 colouring sheets entered throughout the province. Congratulations Daven and all the children for helping our community minimize human-bear conflicts. Hopefully now most, if not all, bears have gone to sleep the winter away. A bear could potentially stay awake much later than normal if it still has easy access to food and there has been the odd report of bears accessing garbage and outdoor freezers. If you see any bears please call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277. The WildSafeBC season is wrapping up at the end of this month. This year has been an interesting one, with a greater number of bears in town this fall accessing non-natural food right in the heart of both Radium Hot Springs and Invermere. So far, one bear has been destroyed in Invermere, plus many more

in the valley due to becoming human-food conditioned or habituated to people. There also appears to have been a rise in skunks populating our community and I’ve heard a few people mention more pack rats than usual. Deer of course are very present, and with very polarized public views, education about deer and managing deer attractants has been extremely challenging. I will be presenting the year end report at the District of Invermere council meeting on Tuesday, November 26th, and the Village of Radium Hot Springs on Wednesday, November 27th. Feel free to attend if you would like to find out more information about WildSafeBC and the wildlife in town. I would like to thank everyone in the valley that took the time to manage their attractants appropriately this year. I also would like to thank the Conservation Officer service, all of our volunteers and most importantly our sponsors. To report any aggressive deer or wildlife sightings in our communities, call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277. For more information on WildSafeBC contact Crystal Leonard, WildSafeBC Community Co-ordinator at 250-688-0561, invermere@wildsafebc. com or radium@wildsafebc.com; and visit the WildSafeBC website at www.wildsafebc.com.

Off The Record — Nicole Trigg

An icy response to the Arctic Apple When hell freezes over… when pigs have wings… when peeled apples stop browning... One of these idioms of improbability is not like the other; and if you guessed number three, then you've probably heard about a new B.C. invention called the Arctic Apple. Genetically modified to not turn brown, the Arctic Apple is being heralded as a revolutionizing catalyst for the tree fruit industry by its developer, Neal Carter of Summerland. Basically, when you cut open an ordinary apple, enzymes in the apple oxidize, causing it to turn brown. Mr. Carter has employed a genetic engineering technique dubbed gene silencing whereby the number of these particular enzymes are reduced. After fifteen or so years in the research and development phase, his biotechnology company, Okanagan Specialty Fruits, is now seeking Canadian and U.S. government approval. If granted, Arctic Apples could appear in North American grocery stores as early as 2014. Predictably, the news of this de-

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She added that the organization said during the poll that if it won the money would go to its Jumbo Wild campaign. “Wildsight finished with 40 per cent of the vote in the contest between five worthwhile projects,” she said. “Everybody who took the time to vote for Jumbo Wild is making sure that the

velopment has sparked fierce protest across North America from industry players as well as supporters of the anti-GMO (genetically modified organisms) movement. Closer to home, GE Free BC, a Vancouverbased non-profit coalition, has launched a campaign across both B.C. and Alberta to educate local consumers about the health risks of GMO foods and crops. The GMO industry is unregulated, GMO labelling is not required, and GMO foods already saturate the North American diet; yet, the longterm effects of GMOs on human health remain unknown. Alarmingly, however, studies done on animals link GMOs to infertility, cancer, damage to digestive organs and more. With more and more countries banning GMO crops and seeds, including Austria, Hungary, Greece, Jumbo Valley will be kept wild forever." This is the first year MEC has run the competition, although similar contest not under the MEC umbrella have run in past years. “Our main goal is to engage our membership and raise awareness,” said Mountain Equipment Co-op (or MEC) community program manager Andrew Stegemann. “By asking people to vote

Bulgaria and Luxembourg, Mr. Carter's development of the Arctic Apple seems oddly out of step with growing global consumer awareness. But he purports his contribution to science is for the betterment of humankind — not only will consumers be delighted with their forever-white apples, but the industry stands to reap the financial rewards in terms of production-related savings (based on the logic that non-browning Arctic Apples will ensure more product gets to market). Millions have turned against GMOs over the last two decades due, in part, to the evil business ethics of Monsanto, the world's biotech giant that devised GMOs as a way to patent seeds (called "seeds of suicide" in India), which they then use to sue, control and blackmail farmers around the world. But this technology has also been used for good. we were asking people to learn more about these organizations.” “We try to focus on smaller organizations and to have the five finalist spread right across the country,” said Mr. Stegemann. Wildsight was the only finalist from B.C. The other finalists include Alberta's Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition, Ontario Nature, Clean Nova Scotia and

Take the Golden Rice project (www.goldenrice.org). Golden Rice is a provitamin A bio-fortified crop engineered to address dietary deficiencies in some of the poorest areas to the world. Potential health concerns aside, given the benefits of the Arctic Apple are entirely cosmetic with some predicted financial gain as a result of the guaranteed aesthetic value, Mr. Carter's product simply comes across as a frivolous use of GMO technology. Unless the Arctic Apple also comes with a coating of protective armour, consumers picking through a bin of them are probably going to disregard any with pierced or bruised skin, brown or not. And when you consider that intact apples can already be stored for six months or more, one has to wonder what the point is. Nicole Trigg is the associate editor of The Valley Echo and can be reached at nicole@ invermerevalleyecho.com. Quebec's Education and Water Monitoring Action Group. In the final tally Wildsight had 40 per cent of votes in the online poll, Ontario Nature had 28.32 per cent, Clean Nova Scotia had 12.14 per cent, the Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition had 10.53 percent and the Eduction and Water Monitoring Action Group had 9.4 per cent.

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Don't sell the farm GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

The provincial government is cash-strapped. But rather than increasing taxation or finding new sources of revenue, Premier Christy Clark is embarking on a core review seeking to save $100 million in government spending. Charged with the task is our neighbouring MLA to the south, Bill Bennett, who's is open to looking at all provinical government agencies, including the sacred cows that haven't been subject to a government cutback in decades. But the Agricultural Land Reserve is one pasture he should not be grazing for potential savings jackpots. Established in 1973, the ALR covers 4.7 million acres in B.C. — about five per cent of the province. I say covers, not protects, because the Agricutural Land Commission that oversees the ALR is a reasonable body that understands development can sometimes be the best use for agricultural land. In other cases, it's a needed pressure-reducing valve that preserves farm land in the face of development boom times, which is something Columbia Valley residents are familiar with. The east side of Lake Windermere once had five ranches, while Westside Road boasted eight ranching operations located along it. Clearly, agriculural land was and still can be relevant here. A Globe and Mail news report earlier this month indicates that while Mr. Bennett is carrying out his review, Agriculture Minister Pat Pimm had written a memo to cabinet recommending changes to the ALC that would effectively gut the Commission. This comes after the ALR has already been subject to delegation agreements that allow the Oil and Gas Commission to take on files for the ALC in northeastern B.C., which is sort of like having the fox guard the henhouse. As a reporter in Dawson Creek four years ago, I saw dozens of applications get the Commission's rubber stamp to develop on farmland, despite the still untapped agricultural potential of the Peace River valley. (Mind you, the population pressures to develop up there are... minimal.) Our valley is on the cusp of a great opportunity to produce and sell local agricultural products, and it's likely thanks to the ALR that we have that potential today.

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Budget cuts put successful community literacy programs at risk Recently, I sat down with a group of people from across the constituency who are responsible for providing local literacy services through an organization called Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL). Whenever I meet with local service providers, I am impressed with their level of expertise and their incredible commitment to their work. As a former educator, I believe that one of the most important things we can do is ensure that we have a fully literate population. And, not that many years ago, the BC Liberal government claimed that it had a plan to make British Columbia the besteducated, most literate jurisdiction on the continent. Following the declaration that literacy was a top government priority, $2.5 million of provincial funding was allocated yearly to community literacy programs, and a portion of this money is what CBAL depends on to fund the services it provides. And the list of CBAL’s services, developed using their small portion, is long and varied; services that our communities really can’t afford to live without. If anything, these local programs need more funding, not less.

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But the BC Liberal government’s commitment to literacy has been short-lived. The allocation for government funding of community literacy programs province-wide this year has dropped to only $1 million, which will drastically impact the efforts of literacy coordinators and their programs across the province. In the big scheme of things, $1.5 million is a very small amount, and this cut to literacy funding does very little to address provincial budget shortfalls. But it makes a big difference in our communities. With this loss of funding, we are increasing the risk that our citizens will not reach the literacy standards that they need to succeed, a situation that has societal costs that are much higher than the $1.5 million we will save this year. Governing is about making tough choices, and we know that there isn’t money for everything. But promoting literacy has to be a priority, not just at a BC Liberal photo-op, but each year when we ensure organizations like CBAL have the funding they need. Norm Macdonald is the MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke and can be contacted at norm.macdonald.mla@ leg.bc.ca, or by phone at 1-866-870-4188.

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Word on the Street

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The circle is a pyramid Dear Editor, Greed. Desperation. Trust. That is a dangerous combination. When it comes to a pyramid scheme, like the Women’s Gifting Circle, or as it was called several years ago, Women Helping Women, the greedy prey on the desperate and trusting to bilk them out of thousands of dollars. You trust your friends, right? You trust that they would not involve you in anything harmful or illegal.

Thanks to valley first responders Dear Editor, It is with both extreme sadness and pleasure that I write this letter. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would, much less could, write such a letter. On Friday, October 11th, my sister and two brothers lost our mother. Even more

And that is how they draw you in. These days a lot of us are strapped for cash, and the idea that a group of like-minded “empowered” women could band together and turn $5,000 into $40,000 is the answer to a lot of problems. We are going to help each other, right? Wrong. It does not work, because it is a scam. It is illegal. When I was a reporter at The Valley Echo in the early 2000s, Women Helping Women came along, and the day before my news report and column regarding it came out, a friend of mine invited me to a women only party. She outlined the idea, showing me the “tree of giving” with names laid out in a classic pyramid fashion. She was not unintelligent. She was not bad. But she did need money. Her name

was low on the list. She had handed over her money: it was gone. She could not get it back, despite what she had been told. I was horrified. I recognized some of the women on the list. After the story came out, I lost that friend, and a few more that blamed me for them losing their money. It was gone the moment they handed it over. After that, several women came to my office, often in tears, telling their story, anonymously, about how they, and in some cases, their family members, had lost money. One local family, low on that particular tree, invested to the tune of $40,000. They were devastated. The perpetrators of this will tell you anything they think you want to hear. There are RCMP wives involved, they

will say. You can pull out any time, they will say. It is totally legal, they will say. They are lying. And that is the real horror of this scam. It is touted as women empowering one another. What it really comes down to is greedy, unscrupulous women preying on other women, often in serious financial straights, harming them, and causing untold grief. It is easy, when you are desperate, to quiet the voices in your head that are screaming something is wrong. Listen to those voices.

sadly, my Dad lost his wife and best friend of 68 years. My mom passed away at our cottage in Windermere. Fortunately we had the opportunity, just days earlier, to celebrate her 88th birthday and to have an early Thanksgiving dinner. Unfortunately, she never got to eat the Thanksgiving dinner I was sure I was going to perfect this year. Although originally from Calgary, my parents resided in Edmonton for most of the 54 years that they owned the cottage in Windermere. Every summer, Christmas, Easter and most long week-

ends were spent at the lake. My mom loved the valley. What my dad and I will always cherish is how well we were treated when my mom passed away, by everyone from the 9-1-1 operator, RCMP, fire rescue, paramedics and our special neighbour, Dick Scott. My mom was elderly; it was time for her to move on. We all knew it that sad day, but not one person conveyed that to my dad or I. The heart-felt sympathy and genuine caring we felt from all the First Responders was absolutely heart rendering. For

this, my dad and I will always be grateful and we can't thank those wonderful people enough. We know we are not the first and won't be the last to lose a loved one. We also know it is one of the most difficult times a family can experience. A good friend once said to me that it doesn't matter how old you mom is when she passes away, it will always be too soon. She was right!

Stephanie Stevens Radium Hot Springs Editor's note: Ms. Stevens reported for the Valley Echo from 1999 to 2005.

Donna Provost Windermere / Edmonton

Rockie Talk — Marilyn Berry

Busy month for the Rockies It’s a busy month for the Columbia Valley Rockies, as there are three more home games yet to be played in November. The Kimberley Dynamiters will be in town on Saturday night and the Fernie Ghostriders and Beaver Valley Nitehawks will be the visitors next weekend. The local team is currently tied for third with the Nitros in the Eddie Mountain division and sits just seven points behind the leading Creston Valley Thundercats. This is still an extremely tight division with the Ghostriders only two points ahead in second place. There are many ways you can support the Rockies as they fundraise for KidSport during the month. The local Subway store is donating sub sandwiches that will be available to purchase for $5 at each of the upcoming Saturday games. The proceeds of the puck toss sponsored by Hair@ Aura that takes place between the first and second periods of each game will also be part of the team’s donation. Another way you can participate is by casting your vote to determine if Adam Pulliam (#28) should shave his moustache or not. For those who don’t know, Mr. Pulliam sports a Super Mario-type moustache and for a donation you can vote for a “save or shave." I wouldn’t worry too much about voting for a shave; Adam will likely grow his ‘stache back in about four days! Speaking of Adam, congratulations are in order as he has been named the captain of the Rockies. He will be ably assisted by #12 Doan Smith, #15 Jerome

Thorne and #17 Ryan Henderson. These young men have demonstrated strong leadership skills and are proud to wear the letters. The KIJHL held their semi-annual meeting last weekend. Due to the resignation of Milt Crawford, former Fernie Ghostriders president Phil Iddon will now serve as the vice-president representing the Eddie Mountain division. Another bit of interesting information coming from the meeting is that the referee-in-chief is finding a new process to be quite useful. This season a mechanism has been put in place allowing feedback from the coaching staffs of all teams regarding the officiating of each game. The results have created an overall positive effect across the league providing a generally more consistent level of officiating. The next cut deadline for the Junior A teams is coming up on Sunday, December 1st. This means that there will be more players available for the Junior B teams. Don’t be surprised to see some new and maybe even some familiar faces you haven’t seen for a while showing up over the next couple of weeks. Sports memorabilia collectors and Vancouver Canucks fans have a rare opportunity to win a Canucks jersey autographed by the current team’s members. Come down to the Eddie to see how you could win it! The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night.

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Community Calendar

Remember When?

Send your events to production@invermerevalleyecho.com WED NOVEMBER 20 •Cranium night at the Summit Youth Centre, 3:30 - 9 p.m. THURS NOVEMBER 21 •Learn to crochet at the Summit Youth Centre, 3:30 - 9 p.m. FRI NOVEMBER 22 •Spaghetti dinner and movie night at the Summit Youth Centre, 5:30 - 11 p.m. Dinner starts at 7:00 p.m. Please confirm your presence for dinner by Thursday, November 21st. •ICAN dinner and Raise the Woof Comedy Show at Invermere Community Hall to raise money for a new rescue and adoption centre. 6 - 11 p.m. MC Dave McGrath, dinner by Anne Riches, live auctions by Tex Lortscher. Doors open 6:00 p.m., dinner 7:00 p.m., followed by a stand up comedy show. Ages 19+. Tickets $50 at The Book Bar, ICAN, Invermere Vet Hospital, Fairmont Gift Shop, Furry Companions. For info call 250-341-7888. •Canterbury Carols Christmas Market at Interior World in support of the Family Resource Centre. Runs November 22nd - December 22nd on the following days: Thursdays and Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m.; and Sundays, 12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Events will include pictures with Santa. •A&W fundraising event for the Phillippines. $2 from every Teen Burger sold will be donated to relief efforts. SAT NOVEMBER 23 •Hoodoo Quilters Christmas Craft Sale, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. •Christmas Crafts for children at the Radium Library, 10 a.m. Also runs November 30th. Adults are invited to join in the fun as well. •Winter Magic exhibition opens at Effusion Art Gallery, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Christine Simpson artist demonstration and artist Sigrid Sharp will be at the gallery to discuss painting, both from 4-8 p.m. Show runs until December 31st. Also for light up, come and enjoy hot apple cider, and handpainted ornaments for sale to benefit the Summit Youth Centre. For

more info, visit www. effusionartgallery.com. •Enjoy the Light Up Festival with the Summit Youth Centre crew, 4:30 - 10 p.m. •Light Up Night, Invermere. Main Street will be closed from 5 - 8 p.m., with fire pits and fun activities along the street. Tree lighting at Cenotaph Park, entertainment on the main stage downtown, Valley Voices choir performing at Parkside Place, free hot chocolate and treats, colouring contest entries on display, late night shopping and the annual holiday window display competition. •Santa Claus Parade, as part of Light Up, 6 p.m., downtown Invermere. •Santa's Den open at Interior World. Santa will be in his Den to see all the kids and to find out what they want for Christmas. Professional photos available, with proceeds going to the Family Resource Centre. Open 6:45 - 8 p.m. Also open Sunday, November 24th from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. as part of Super Sunday. SUN NOVEMBER 24 •Super Sunday, downtown Invermere, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Holiday shopping events at downtown merchants, along with music all day. Gift wrapping services available. •Tourism Radium Holiday Market, Community Light Up and photos with Santa. 12 - 4:30 p.m.: Holiday market and photos with Santa at the Best Western Plus Prestige Inn. 4 - 6 p.m.: Community BBQ by donation, Mountainside Market. 5 p.m.: Community Light Up, Rotary Park and the Info Centre. WED NOVEMBER 27 •Seniors’ Day Tea at the Invermere Public Library, 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Bus provided. Call 250342-6416 for more info. •Hang out Night at the Summit Youth Centre, 3:30 - 9 p.m. THURS NOVEMBER 28 •Swimming at Radium Hot Springs with the Summit Youth Centre. Leaving at 6:30pm. Please confirm your presence by Wednesday, November 27. FRI NOVEMBER 29 •$6 Soup, bun and dessert at the Edgewater

Legion, 12 p.m. •Bingo night at the Summit Youth Centre, 5:30 - 11 p.m. SAT NOVEMBER 30 •Free instruction and drop in curling at the Invermere Curling Centre for Canada Sports Day, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. •The W.D.F.I. will be hosting an info-session about the abattoir from 1- 3 p.m. at the Town and Country Feed store. •Sport Day from Coast to Coast to Coast in Canada with the Summit Youth Centre, 1 - 5 p.m. 1st & 3rd MONDAY •Bingo at the Canal Flats Civic Centre, 7 p.m. EVERY MONDAY •EK Brain Injury Support Group, 1-3 p.m., Family Resource Centre. Info: 250-344-5674. •Ladies Motorcycle Born to Ride. Tim Horton’s, 5:15 p.m. Call 341-5646 for more info. •Gentle drop-in carpet bowling, 1:30 p.m., Invermere Seniors' Centre. •Duplicate Bridge, 6:30 p.m., Invermere Seniors’ Hall, $2/person. Visitors welcome. •Cadets, 6:30-9 p.m. for boys and girls, ages 12-17. Cost: FREE (includes uniform). Info: Megan McConnell at 250-409-4455. •Ultimate Frisbee at J.A. Laird School field. Free, for all ages, and beginners welcome. Call 250-270-0346. 1st TUESDAY •Columbia Valley MS Support Group meet and greet. 7 - 8 p.m. at Christ Church Trinity. 1st & 3rd TUESDAY •OPT clinic, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Inv. Health Unit. Confidential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing. EVERY TUESDAY •Cubs (8-10 year olds) and Beavers (5-7 year olds), J.A. Laird, 6 - 7 p.m. •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. 2nd & 4th WED •Seniors' Day at the Invermere Library, 1:15 2:15 p.m. Bus provided. EVERY WEDNESDAY •Invermere Badminton Club meets 7-9 p.m. at JA Laird School gym.

Echo file photo November 2003 — Members of the Windermere Volunteer Fire Department held their first ice rescue practice on Nov. 23rd near Invermere's Lakeside Pub. The department had already warned people off the lake several time that year.

A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 50 years STEVE HUBRECHT Steve@ invermerevalleyecho.com

10 years ago (2003): Canal Flats residents voted to incorporate into an official village municipality, with more than 70 per cent in favour of the move. "We look forward to working with the people of Canal Flats on the transition to village status," said Regional District of East Kootenay chief adminstrative officer Lee-Ann Crane. A total of 357 of 550 eligible voters cast ballots, a turnout that pleased organizers. "Estimated voter turnout is 65 percent which is really good compared with normal voter turnout of about 20 to 25 percent," said Ms. Crane. The would-be village still needed approval from the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services to officially incorporate. The formal creation of the village was expected to occur in June 2004. 20 years ago (1993): Former councillor Chuck Blanchard

was unofficially declared mayor in the Invermere municipal election (winning by a wide margin), but the exact composition of the council was in suspense and a recount was scheduled after two candidates earned an equal number of votes for the fourth and final council spot. The preliminary result of the of the poll had Amanda Hubbard, Fred Thode-Hamilton and Jim Le Bourdais sitting on council with Janice Hamilton and Mark Shmigelsky tied for the final spot. If after a recount a tie still existed, it was to be broken by drawing lots, according to chief election officer Bill Lindsay. "We'll pull their names out of a hat or something," said Mr. Lindsay. Voter turnout was low at 484. "I think we'll have a good council," said Mr. Lindsay. He attributed the lower-thannormal voter turnout to vote fatigue following a recent federal election. 30 years ago (1983): Panorama Ski Hill ushered in a new era when it began using its brand-new snow making system. It was the first time the hill had ever used artificial snowmaking and had installed the system amid much anticipation in late August. The system was touted as one

of the most extensive in the world and was projected to greatly extend the ski season at the hill, making it last from late November until early May. Fairmont Ski Hill was also busy snowmaking, using a system it had installed several years previously. 40 years ago (1973): MLA James Chabot was the guest speaker at the Windermere District Chamber of Commerce meeting at Radium Hot Springs Lodge. The meeting drew at crowd of 60. Mr. Chabot discussed the Farm Income Assurance Act, the Transportation and Communication Act, the new Labour Code and the land freeze and amendment to the Assessment Equalization Tax Act. 50 years ago (1963): Highway construction in the Windermere District was moving forward rapidly, according to a repot of work underway by MLA James Chabot. United Contractors was awarded the contract for the Radium mile-hill, the Sinclair Creek fill and the renewal and the upgrades of the improvement of the highway from the junction to the park gate. The contractors were hard at work and were perparing to keep at constructio right through the entire winter.

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Valley Life

A weekend of action Clockwise from top: more than 40 Columbia Valley residents took part in a crossCanada “Defend Our Climate” protest held on Saturday, November 16th at the beach at James Chabot Provincial Park. That location was chosen to symbolize the fact that the Columbia River is our link to the sea, explained organizer Luana Gillies. The local event was one of more than 130 rallies held across Canada on the day, to draw attention to the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway oil sands pipeline and to Canada's lack of leadership at the UN climate change negotiations now underway in Poland (photo by Greg Amos); the second annual Kinsmen Club mini golf tournament in September raised hundreds of dollars for the club's service account, despite being hampered by less-than-ideal weather. Left to right: Valley Peak owner Rob Dunn, Trisha Wilson, two-year-old Kianna McCluskie, and Copper City Amusement Park owner Diana Cote were thanked by Kinsmen member Dave Oaks on Thursday, November 14th. (photo by Greg Amos); Cassidy Larson (left) and Nicole Ivers were taking part in the Christmas Craft Bazaar at the Edgewater Legion on Sunday, November 17th, as the pair were fundraising for a trip to Europe through David Thompson Secondary School (photo by Dan Walton); The Station Pub saw a strong turnout for Devon Coyote, who delivered another high-powered southern-style set of rock and roll on Friday, November 15th (photo by Dan Walton).

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This weekend is your chance to kick off your Christmas shopping early AND enter to win a Winter Solstice local shopping spree worth $1,500! Leading up to the

Come out and WATCH the Light Up Night Parade. With an expected 30 floats, this year the parade is bigger and better than ever! The expanded route starts at the corner of 7th Avenue and 5th Street next to POTHOLE PARK at 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 23rd. It will pass by Parkside Place businesses and continue down 7th Avenue to the corner After the at 13th Street parade, WATCH (CIBC). the lighting of the tree at the Invermere Cenotaph Park!

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And on Head to SANTA’S DEN between 6:45 and 8 p.m. at Interior World (on 7th Avenue in the Frater Landing) for your MUST-HAVE PHOTO WITH SANTA with all proceeds going to the Invermere Family Resource Centre.

LISTEN to the Valley Voices choir perform Christmas songs at Parkside Place and to the LIVE MUSIC at the Home Hardware Festival Stage at the corner of 7th Avenue and 13th Street.

Fill your belly with BRATWURST outside of Koenig’s and warm up with some free HOT CHOCOLATE at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce kiosk next to The Book Bar! Enjoy FREE beverages and treats at these local businesses: effusion art gallery Tim Hortons Eagle Ranch Golf Course River Gems The Trading Post CIBC

Sunday...

It’s the longstanding tradition of SUPER SUNDAY! Enjoy huge sales, special promotions, gift wrapping services and live music ALL DAY LONG! And if you missed your PHOTO WITH SANTA during Light Up Night, Santa’s Den at Interior World will be open again on Sunday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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And kick off your CHRISTMAS SHOPPING! All the local businesses along the parade route will be OPEN FOR BUSINESS throughout the festivities.

Businesses Participating in THE VALLEY ECHO’S CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SPREE CONTEST will be handing out CONTEST BALLOTS —ENTER TO WIN A $1,500 CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SPREE ON DECEMBER 21ST!

Live Music on Main Stage Christmas Window Displays 6:00pm Santa Claus Parade Free Hot Chocolate and Treats Tree Lighting at Cenotaph Park Valley Voices Choir at Parkside Place Colouring Contest Entries on Display Fire Pits on Main Street

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Bawled out 10. Former “Today” host 12. Shape anew 13. Skulls 15. Renting dwellers 16. Choose to refrain 18. Anno Domini 19. Old French small coin 20. Carry out 21. Dashes 24. Expresses suspicion 27. Followed the trail of 30. The highest point of something 31. Geological times 33. Cartilaginous structure 34. Hill (Celtic) 35. Bura 37. Center of a wheel 39. __ de plume 41. String, lima or green

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planting areas 5. Atomic #89 6. Soul and calypso songs 7. Large European flatfish 8. Expunction 9. Impression in a surface 10. PBS filmmaker Burns 11. Former OSS 12. Draft an edict 14. Assistant 15. Proclamation upon finishing 17. Slight head bend 22. Asian ethnic hill people 23. SE Asian goat antelope 24. Aware of the latest trends 25. Person of Arabia 26. Industrial process to produce ammonia 28. Expressed pleasure

29. The plural of crus 32. Old Thailand 36. Riboneucleic acid 38. One who assembles books 40. Cosa Nostra member 43. Pouchlike structures 44. Violent action 45. ___ of March 46. Slum area of a city 51. Valuable,

useful possession 54. Philemon (Biblical abbr.) 55. Shaped bread 56. Fruits of the gourd family 57. Copyread 58. Double curve 59. Photographs (slang) 60. Side sheltered from the wind 64. Atomic #86

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Horoscope Third Week of November

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ARIES Aries, you have a lot on your mind, but only one concern demands your undivided attention. Find a quiet space to think things through and trust your gut feelings.

CANCER Don’t be surprised if a busy week finds you dog tired come the weekend, Cancer. Use the time off to recharge your batteries on this well-deserved break.

LIBRA Libra, a spark of ingenuity hits you out of the blue and you know just how to put that inspiration to good use. Set your plan in motion as soon as you are able.

CAPRICORN Capricorn, several new opportunities are coming your way. You just need to sort through all of them and figure out just what you want to do in the next few weeks.

TAURUS Taurus, friendships may weaken if you don’t keep up your end of the relationship. Make an effort to get together with your friends and take the initiative with planning.

LEO Few things can hold your interest this week, Leo. Although friends try, they can’t seem to keep you focused on any one thing. Expect to jump from task to task this week.

SCORPIO Scorpio, after a few hectic weeks at home and at the office, now is the ideal time for a vacation. Cast all responsibilities aside and enjoy some rest and relaxation.

GEMINI Gemini, your approach to a problem is not working. It could be time to take an entirely new approach and see if this produces results. Be patient with this new approach.

VIRGO Virgo, an unexpected consequence appears this week and you are caught completely off guard. Don’t let others see your surprise. You must simply roll with the punches.

SAGITTARIUS You may prefer to keep certain things to yourself no matter how strongly others insist you share. Don’t succumb to pressure to share those things you prefer remain private.

AQUARIUS The new season has you feeling refreshed and ready for new beginnings, Aquarius. Make the most of this new lease on life and encourage others to join you. PISCES Pisces, maintain your focus around the office, as you will have to juggle multiple tasks in the week ahead.

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Building your Wealth Market Update

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Creating possibilities It’s easy to hint, as I have been doing, at solutions to the major problems we face. Hinting, of course, tends to relieve me of responsibility for actually creating solutions. I wish, sometimes, I could leave it that way and not face the need to look for those problems that exist. However, that doesn’t work, try as I might, and I have learned a few things at the same time. The world has a whole closet full of problems, waiting to come out. Most of them haven’t shown themselves, yet. We have to look closely to catch a glimpse of them. With our habit of being easily distracted, we don’t look long. With the viewpoint we get from looking down, many problems are invisible or too far away for a short-sighted creature to see. For instance, consider the phenomenon of climate change. It has become a point of debate, as though it’s really a political problem, rather than a practical problem, for which we need to find an answer. In the meantime, some very real potential problems are sneaking up on us. The Globe and Mail had a recent article online, that gave readers a first view of something that is very likely to become a major problem. A temporary worker in New Zealand has petitioned a court to grant him refugee status because of climate change. His home in the island nation of Kiribati lies so low that rising sea levels threaten inundation. So far, it’s only the first such claim. However, the movement of people affected by climate change is in its infancy, and there is no way of knowing the potential result. Studies the Globe and Mail used to back up their story have said hundreds of millions of people will be displaced this century by the impacts of climate change. This is one big problem we can see coming from a long way away. It is likely to be one that affects everyone, even in our isolated little valley, with the

potential to add another challenge. It and others like it are likely to challenge our deepest values. How do we face a wave of refugees? Can anyone question a person who comes here to create the opportunity of a better future for their children? What is the deeper value — truth or the future of a child? In what we see coming, problems seem too much, and we know there are things we don’t see.

Yet the Dalai Lama once said it will take happy people to solve the world’s problems. Happy people are not that way because of ignorance, but because of belief in human creativity.

Sometimes, there seems a wide gap between our worries, and the happiness about which the Dalai Lama speaks. Yet it’s still possible for us to see the enormous creativity and determination of people. Passionate hope for the best in humanity plus faith to believe, is what we hope for. We have to create a joyful sense of what is possible, even though we know we are bound to make some errors. We are the ones who can, and must, make things better. It will mean growing our basic values and the way we think about what might happen. We are responsible for making the changes necessary to create the future, and we are capable. If you are dealing with something very difficult, something that seems able to rob you of innate happiness, stop and allow it to come to the surface. You can’t keep it away. It’s still going to be there, no matter what, so you might as well recognize it. You can’t defeat fear by avoidance. The best way is to go through it. On the other hand, you can also feel the presence of inner joy. That joy comes from your sense of the reality of what can be possible, regardless of the problem. You will see you are actually in charge of your own experience and some hope, and maybe a possibility, is coming into your mind. Give yourself an opportunity to help make all things new. The behavior is quite likely to grow on you. Growth is progressive. It’s created by a different perspective. Change perspective and deal with the world as full of positive possibilities. A shift in perspective through which we see our world can give rise to possibilities. It’s, as we said last week, more a gentle movement or a quiet moment, rather than a battle. If that’s what you want to do — make a plan to create your future — give us a call. It’s very likely we can help. That’s what we do. It’s a frightening world, but a changed perspective can make it positive.

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t Minimum of 3 years work experience in tourism industry t Diploma and/or certificate in tourism management or equivalent would be ideal t Be located in the Columbia Valley or able to relocate t Have a strong work ethic and be motivated to work flexible hours t Working experience with vacation property management software t Able to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple tasks t Friendly and professional with guests t Strong oral and written communication skills t Able to solve problems, troubleshoot and quickly identify solutions t Strong computer skills especially in Microsoft Office t Is organized, can prioritize with a focus on details t Use of personal vehicle when required

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Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of Bill Hollingsworth, deceased, formerly of Radium Hot Springs, BC, died on October 19, 2013. Notice is hereby given to Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Bill Hollingsworth under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, Paul Pupo, Box 191, Golden, BC, V0A 1H0, on or before December 31, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of Brent Frederickson, a.k.a. Brent Fredrickson, deceased, formerly of Radium Hot Springs, BC, died on January 18, 2011. Notice is hereby given to Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Brent Frederickson under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executrix, c/o MacDonald Thomas, Box 2400, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0 on or before November 29, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims of which the Executrix then has notice.

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

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Sunday, November 24th 9:00 a.m. Worship at All Saint’s, Edgewater. 9:30 a.m. Bacon, Friends & Faith (All Ages Welcome) 10:30 a.m. Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere.

CANADIAN MARTYRS CATHOLIC CHURCH Roman Catholic Parish Pastor: Father Gabriel 250-342-6167 Invermere 250-344-6328 Golden Confession: 1/2 hour before Mass Canadian Martyrs’ Church 712 - 12 Ave, Invermere Saturday at 5 p.m. Sunday at 9 a.m. St. Joseph’s Church Highway 93-95, Radium Hot Springs Sunday at 11 a.m. Sacred Heart Parish 808 - 11 Street, Golden Saturday at 7 p.m. Sunday at 10 a.m. St. Anthony’s Mission Corner of Luck and Dunn, Canal Flats

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Sunday, November 24th 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service CELEBRATION SUNDAY, 10 a.m. Worship & Word “GOD Is ….. Just” Kid’s Church Provided … Pastor Trevor ministering. The Lord’s Supper will be Call the office at 250-342-9511 served. “K.I.D.S.” Church, for children Age 3 to Grade 1; and Grades 2-5, during the Morning Service.

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Cadillac in the rear-view mirror of the European premium brands 2014 Cadillac CTS One auto trend that shows little sign of waning is the move towards more luxury or premium cars by manufacturers and consumers alike. As baby boomers age, they have earned the nicer things in life, and the offspring of baby boomers are getting used to the finer things in life, so more automakers are moving upscale. The Europeans do luxury and performance better than most and the Japanese luxury brands have been putting in their time to becoming a real force. But long before the Japanese, there have always been the American luxury brands, with many firsts in features and technology. Established in 1902, Cadillac is one of the oldest, along with Mercedes-Benz, and continues to be General Motors’ flagship in terms of refinement and technology. Looks The smaller Cadillac ATS was released a year ago and went on to win the North American Car of the Year award. General Motors has taken that platform and elongated it to produce the lightest mid-sized car in its class. It’s a full 173kg lighter than the benchmark BMW 5-Series it competes against, and 34kg lighter than the outgoing car. A lighter car, made of

Drive With a lighter car high tensile steel, is stiffer, comes a better performsafer, handles better ing car, but the heart of and above all is more any luxury performance efficient. What Cadillac car is a solid engine. On didn’t change was the this front, Cadillac offers edgy design language three options and all they have become known three have more power for. The LED accent lights The longer and than the closest comare especially attractive lower stance of the CTS petitors. The first is the at night and run vertical same 2.0L turbocharged makes it look athletic, compared to most cars’ engine used by the ATS. horizontal approach. The yet elegant. With 272hp it is well longer and lower stance Zack Spencer above the 240hp offered of the CTS makes it look in the BMW 528i. The athletic, yet elegant. The carryover engine is the direct injection one weak area is the back. It lacks the 3.6L V6 with 321hp, again more than same visual punch as the impressive the 300hp in the 535i. The top of range front grille and headlamps. motor, for now, is the Vsport model Inside The new CTS is lighter than with a twin turbocharged version of the BMW but it is a bit smaller inside. the 3.6L engine, putting out 420hp. You It’s not as wide and the back seat is a guessed it, more power than the 400hp bit shorter. Front seat passengers are found in the V8 550i. The Vsport is only treated to plenty of room and a view sold as a rear wheel drive car (RWD) onto the dash is impressive. The centre where all the others are available with console has a touch-screen system all wheel drive (AWD). The catch is that called CUE, which has rich colours and AWD models come with an 8-speed striking graphics. The heat, volume and automatic transmission, but the AWD a few other controls are all touch-senversions are fitted with a 6-speed unit. sitive, meaning they have no dials The steering offers good feedback or switches. The problem is it shows to the driver and the suspension is fingerprints and dust against the shiny smooth, yet lively, and has a nearly black plastic. perfect 50/50 weight distribution.

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Verdict The price of the CTS ranges from about $51,000 for the base model to $66,000 for the top premium trim level. The Vsport, high performance model is priced at almost $75,000. The Cadillac CTS is not an inexpensive car, but it offers many features like standard heated and vented leather seats, Bose stereo and push button start even on the base model. Compared to some of the other mid-sized luxury sedans it is less expensive, plus it is a worthy car for any driving enthusiast.

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point. The game finished the game with a score of 4–2 for a much-needed Rockies win. But the Thunder Cats roared back, scoring five "Our game plan was to cycle the puck and wear unanswered goals during the remainder of the them down and that's what happened," said game to win it with a score of 9 – 6. Mr.Dubielewicz. "We wore them down in the first "Creston's a high-powered team," said Mr. half and capitalized in the second half when they Dubielewicz. "If you take two or three minutes off, were tired." it could translate into two or three goals against." Conrad MacMillan blocked 41 of 43 shots fired After two rough nights of hockey, the Rockby Spokane; and, after giving up four power play ies still had a chance to snap their losing streak goals on ten opportunities between Friday and as the Spokane Braves were in town for an Saturday, the Rockies were able to shut down all afternoon match on Sunday, November 17th. of Spokane's 13 man-advantages on Sunday. The Braves were first on the scoreboard, netting "We took steps in the right direction, but the the only goal of the opening period. score didn't reflect it," said Mr. Dubielewicz. Spokane's lead was undisturbed until late in the Dan Walton/Valley Echo Photo "I'm not overly disappointed, and we were able second, when Henderson was set up to score by The Spokane Braves sneak one past the Rockies on Sunday, November 17th. to squeak out a win on Sunday which was a big Doherty. Minutes later on the power play, Hentwo points for us." derson put the puck in the net yet again, this time Marzec. The game was only tied until halfway through The Rockies play again on Friday, November with help from Houston and Poulliam. The Rockies the period, when Palumbo beat the Braves goalie, 22nd when they head to Fruitvale for a game against were able to take the 2 – 1 lead into the final period. with assists from Henderson and Doherty. Less than a the Beaver Valley Nighthawks. They return home the Five minutes into the third, the Braves minute later, Nigel Swag scored an insurance goal for following night for a Saturday night match against tied the score with a goal from Jonny Columbia Valley with a focused wrist shot from the Kimberley. Both games begin at 7:30 p.m. »HENDERSON from A13

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Located in the Diamond Heating & Spa building in Athalmer

Sales ~ Service ~ Installation

UNIVERSAL DOORS & EXTERIORS

Complete line of aggregate products for construction and landscaping

Arnold Scheffer

250-342-6700

unidoorext@live.ca unidoorext.ca

Office:

Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO • Gas • Propane • Diesel • Automotive Repairs • Tires & Batteries • Greyhound

DCS Plumbing

Water Treatment: filtration and purification Furnace and Duct cleaning

Kerry Colonna

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals NEWER SEW ERA CAM

• Complete sewer/drain repairs • Reasonable rates - Seniors’ discount • Speedy service - 7 days a week • A well-maintained septic system should be pumped every 2-3 years • Avoid costly repairs

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

READY MIX CONCRETE • CONCRETE PUMP • SAND & GRAVEL • HEAVY EQUIPMENT RENTALS • CRANE SERVICE Advertise your business in Serving the Valley. Call 250-341-6299 to inquire about this space.

Proudly serving the Valley for over 50 years. For competitive prices and prompt service call:

250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767

To advertise, call: 250-341-6299

(office)

250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 Cell: 250-342-5833