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Kimberley deer cull over after Invermere men arrested GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com With four of five needed clover traps destroyed by vandals, the City of Kimberley has shut down its winter deer cull in the wake of two Invermere males being arrested in the city in the early hours of Thursday, February 27th. Invermere residents Devin Kazakoff, 30, and Lucky Gene Sikora, 28, appeared before a Judicial Justice of the Peace in Cranbrook later on February 27th and face charges of mischief, and disguising the face with intent to commit an offence. They were released from custody and will next appear in Cranbrook Criminal Court on Tuesday, May 20th to consult with legal counsel. The pair each faced $1,000 bail with a number of strict conditions which include not entering the City of Kimberley, not being within 500 metres of a Ministry

of Forests or Ministry of Environment office or facility within the province of B.C., not being with in 500 metres of any lawful deer trap facility, and to report to a bail supervisor and abide by a curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Earlier this month, 10 clover traps — meant to immobilize a deer before a contractor culls the animal with a bolt gun — were stolen from a government compound in Cranbrook. Police found seven of the traps in bush nearby but six had been destroyed in a fire. Three remain missing. No arrests have been made in the February 9th incident. With only one trap left, Kimberley mayor Ron McRae said the cull, which was slated under its permit to end by March 15th, 2014, is over. “We can’t do an effective cull without sufficient traps,” he said. “In effect the cull is done. The permit will run out and we will not seek an extension.” Mr. McRae said that with the traps

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damaged in Cranbrook after the early February break-in, he didn’t believe there were any other traps left. The February 27th arrests were made after Kimberley RCMP received a report of the suspects damaging a clover trap before fleeing to a vehicle. The RCMP obtained a vehicle description, and soon afterwards Cranbrook RCMP members located the vehicle on side road south of Kimberley. Two males were arrested around 2:30 a.m. and were taken into custody. A search of the vehicle located several items police believe were used to damage the traps. After the arrest, RCMP conducted a police dog search, which located netting from the traps hidden in the bush near where the subjects were arrested. Cpl. Chris Newel of the Kimberley RCMP told the Valley Echo the investigation is still ongoing, and that the charges were recommended in consultation with the Conservation Officers Service.

Mr. Kazakoff’s Invermere Deer Protection Society sued the District of Invermere in 2012, claiming that council failed to properly consult residents before deciding to carry out a deer cull. The civil suit was dismissed by the B.C. Supreme Court last November, when nearly 1,000 Invermere voters approved the use of culls as a tool to manage urban deer in a referendum, with 74 per cent in favour of the deer management strategy. The Invermere Deer Protection Society is a member of the B.C. Deer Protection Coalition, which has been outspoken against culls in Cranbrook, Kimberley and Invermere. The Valley Echo made several attempts to reach Mr. Kazakoff and other members of the Invermere Deer Protection Society, but did not hear back prior to press deadline. - With files from Sally Macdonald and Carolyn Grant

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Left to right: Columbia Valley Rockies defenceman Mitch Rosko, forward Racey Big Snake and forward Ryan Henderson take a moment for a candid shot after the team’s 9-2 playoff loss to the Creston Valley Thunder Cats to reflect on two years playing together. The trio, all 20 years old, won’t be eligible to play again in the KIJHL next year, but have set their sights on playing in pro leagues overseas in Europe. Read more on pages 7 and 11.

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Stay granted as appeal looms in education ruling GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

Classrooms in the Columbia Valley and across the province won’t soon be seeing any changes to class size and composition, after the B.C. Court of Appeal granted the province’s request last Wednesday (February 26th) for a stay on orders imposed in a major court decision in January. That January 17th B.C. Supreme Court ruling, which effectively reinstates the 2002 collective bargaining agreement between teachers and the province, was appealed by the province in February

— and while the appeal waits to be heard, the province asked for the stay, a move that prevents the need to spend between $300 The affidavit I submillion and $1 mitted does not take billion to hire more teach- a position in the court case. ers across the PaUL cARRIERE SUPERINTENDENT, SCHOOL DISTRICT 6 province. The decision on the stay came after Justice David Harris considered government arguments that included nine affidavits contributed by superintendents of B.C.

school districts — including one from Rocky Mountain School District 6 superintendent Paul Carriere, after a request from the B.C. Ministry of Education’s Superintendent of Achievement. “The affidavit I submitted does not take a position in the court case,” Mr. Carriere told the Valley Echo. “The question that guided the creation of the document was simple: if the pre-2002 contract language in the local teacher collective agreement were required to be immediately implemented in School District 6, what would the impacts be?” See A5

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Woman killed in Highway 93 accident identified GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

The 24-year-old Calgary woman killed in a head-on collision on Highway 93 through Kootenay National Park last month has been identified as Courtney Anderson, a young teacher from Okotoks, Alberta who was on her way to the valley for the weekend. “Courtney moved out west to Okotoks in September to fulfill her dream of being a teacher and was teaching at Ecole Good Shepard School in Okotoks,” said her brother, Bryan Anderson, who contacted the Valley Echo. The collision occurred after Ms. Anderson, who was heading towards Radium Hot Springs, lost control of her 2007 Hyundai and entered the oncoming lane before being struck by an eastbound semi. The driver of the semi, an older male, was not injured. “It still doesn’t feel real; it feels like a nightmare to be honest,” added Mr. Anderson, reflecting on the grief Ms. Anderson’s family in Mississauga, Ontario is experiencing. Ms. Anderson had just begun her career by

teaching a Grade 3 class at the school, and was acclaimed by her co-workers as a wonderful teacher. “She was magic —Courtney was wonderful with the students,” her principal, Wayne Lorenz, told the Okotoks Western Wheel newspaper. “She was so gentle and sincere with the kids — they loved her,” added Mr. Lorenz, who attended Ms. Anderson’s funeral in Ontario on February 21st. The highway through the national park was closed between Radium Hot Springs and the Castle Mountain junction for more than 12 hours on Saturday, February 15th after the fatal accident occurred just south of Vermillion Crossing around 11:30 a.m. Her boyfriend, who had flown out from Ontario to see Ms. Anderson and was travelling with her as a passenger at the time of the crash, is recovering from serious injuries in Calgary’s Foothills Medical Centre. The RCMP’s South East District Traffic Services are now handling the investigation into the accident, and were unable to return phone calls prior to the Valley Echo’s press deadline. 2.8” x 4”

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Winners to be announced in Kootenay Literary Competition

The judges of the Kootenay Literary Competition have chosen the winners of this year’s competition from among entries from across the east and west Kootenays. Writers submitted work in the fiction, non-fiction and poetry categories, and cash prizes will be awarded for the best work, plus publication in the Kootenay Literary Competition Anthology. The winners will be notified on Friday, March 7th, and receive their prizes at the Literary Gala celebration on Friday, March 14th, 6:30 p.m. at the Prestige Hotel in Nelson.

Angie Abdou of Fernie, whose book The Bone Cage was a competitor in Canada Reads in 2011, and whose second novel The Canterbury Trail was a finalist for Banff Mountain Book of the Year in 2011, will be the special guest speaker. The competition has received strong support from the community, including sponsorship from Kootenay Lake Tourism, the Kootenay Coop and many others, plus the work of the organization’s volunteers. The goal of the committee is to promote creative writing across the region, through the competition and also through investing in developing the talents of young writers.

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Bantam hockey provincials coming to Invermere GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

For a certain group of puck-pursuing 13 and 14 year-olds in B.C., Invermere will be the centre of the hockey universe later this month. Invermere will be hosting five of the top teams from B.C.’s nine hockey regions in the tier four bantam provincials tournament being held at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena from March 15th through 19th. “It should be a really competitive tournament; it will be really good hockey, and it will be fun for the boys,” said Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Association president Chris Prosser. The local bantam Rockies rep team is representing the entire East Kootenays. It’s the first provincial tournament in Invermere since the midget girls provincials was held here in 2011. The last bantam boys provincial tournament was held here in 1997. “This is a good opportunity for the boys to play in front of their hometown crowd,” said Mr. Prosser. “I think they’ll be pretty competitive; we’ve got players from Golden and Cranbrook on our team. They’ve really come together; in the last three months, they’ve lost a total of only five or six games.” “They’re really playing good hockey right now, and we’ve got two weeks until it starts,” he added. The tiers are determined by the size of a hockey association, rather than the skill of the players; tier four teams tend to have less than 80 kids in their peewee, bantam and midget age groups. The host team is automatically included in the provinicial tournament. This year, the Windermere Valley bantam team was able to get five players from Golden, which didn’t have enough players to form a team this year, and

a goalie from Cranbrook, after the local goaltender was injured in a dirt biking accident. Bantam, peewee and midget hockey championship are regularly held in geographically far-flung locations across B.C., said Mr. Prosser. According to a BC Hockey economic impact analysis, a four-day provincial hockey tournament can be expected to generate $1.5 to $2 million for a city or town. The teams in the tournament will play one game a day over four days, leaving plenty of time for tourism and recreation. Kelowna and Kamloops are expected to be among the The bantam Rockies won an eight-team tournament in Invermere strongest teams at the tourin late January, beating tier three through five teams from around the nament. Things will also get Kootenays and Alberta. Photo BY DAN WALTON physical, as bantam is now the first level of hockey at which body-checking ciation’s provincials fund, which will be used to help ease the costs for local teams attending other provinis allowed. One of the team’s top offensive threats is 14-year- cial tournaments. “A typical week is $2,500 per family when you go old Jake Gudjonson from Golden, who has several multi-goal games this year. The team, coached by away for four or five days, so it can add up pretty Edgewater Elementary principal Darryl Turner with quickly,” he said. “It typically takes around $20,000 assistance from Kevin Nelson and Tim Fedow, boasts to run this tournament; so far we’ve raised just over $10,000, and we’ve still got more coming in — with all a wide range of skill and depth. “Darryl brings a wealth of hockey experience and our hoodie sales and raffle sales, we should be close.” With the majority of the games taking place at 8 p.m. real good respect from all the boys on the team,” said on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights, the hockey Mr. Prosser. The tournament is expected to generate some association is hoping to see as many people in the profit for the Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Asso- stands as possible.

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Under the BC School Act, superintendents have a duty to provide information to the Education Minister as requested, and the School District 6 board of trustees was not required to pass a motion to allow the affidavit to go ahead. In a media scrum held in Vancouver after the stay decision was announced, provincial Education Minister Peter Fassbender said the superintendents’ documents were crucial. “I want to thank all the school districts that submitted affidavits to the court that really showed the impact of the judgment,” he said. “I think that had a large part to play in us being able to move forward now and see the justice process take its full course.” Asked whether he feels the number of students per classroom should be a part of bargaining negotiations, Mr. Carriere noted class size limits were in the collective agreement prior to 2002, were later in legislation,

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people they represent. But in both cases, it wasn’t enough for deer protection advocates to listen. By taking matters into their own hands, despite the will of the majority, two Invermere men are now facing charges after deer traps were destroyed.

It’s as though they were taking pointers from the provincial government, who have been begging to differ with B.C. courts since the mid-2000s on the need to fund education properly. In both cases, rationality has taken a back seat to banana republic tactics.

A comprehensive correction on affordable housing In the Valley Echo’s front page story on February 19th, 2014, it was stated that the affordable housing needs assessment cost of $30,000 was covered entirely by the Regional District of East Kootenay’s Area G. In fact, the Columbia Valley Community Directed Funds committee

contributed $26,000 of the cost, Electoral Area F contributed $3,000 and Electoral Area G contributed $1,000 through the regional district’s Discretionary Grant in Aid program. The District of Invermere initiated the housing needs assessment with $10,000

of funding, which was augmented by the $30,000 explained above and another $5,000 from the Family Resource Centre in order to expand the assessment beyond Invermere and produce a completed proposal. The Valley Echo apologizes for the error.

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his article focuses on sevThe two options that were Regional UNDOWN U eral important initiatives most favoured by the comthat are relevant to the community at those meetings were munities of Windermere and the Fire Hall Option and the Fairmont Hot Springs. Parr Purchase Option. FollowThe comment period for the ing the meetings, the regionWindermere Water Option al district asked Kerr Wood Survey closed on Wednesday, Leidal to prepare a report February 12th. We received aprefining the costs associated ENDY proximately 200 responses in with these two options. Their addition to the 75 we received report, which brings more cerat the open houses in Decemtainty to the costs of both opber 2013. We are in the process of compiling tions, has been received by the regional disthe data; the results will then be shared with trict board and is now available for review the Utility Advisory Commission and the at www.rdek.bc.ca . community. I want to thank all of you who One very important question that remains to provided input. Community consultation be answered is the cost of purchasing the Parr and feedback are very important to me. Treatment plant. That negotiation process is At the December 30th information meet- continuing based primarily on the feedback ings, the Regional District of East Kootenay we’ve received from the public and the cost shared the results of engineering firm Kerr information in the reports from KWL. Once a Wood Leidal’s investigation into the options price for the Parr plant has been determined, for upgrading Windermere`s water system. the decision on which option to bring out to

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the community will be made. There are two important upcoming meetings in March for Fairmont, taking place at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Over the past several years, Fairmont Hot Springs has had its share of challenges with flooding and debris slides causing damage to the community. In response to that, the regional district is looking at establishing an expanded flood control service area. If the service proceeds, it would generate funding for future flood control and landslide mitigation work along with infrastructure repair, operation and maintenance costs. The regional district is hosting open houses on Thursday, March 13th, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with presentations at 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the meetings is to present information about the proposed expanded service area, including taxation, and seek feedback from the community. See A20

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Documented Jumbo clarity Dear Editor, While I appreciate the clarity of Steve Hubrecht’s article on Jumbo in the Valley Echo on Wednesday, February 19th, new communications from Glacier Resorts Ltd. (GRL) president Oberto Oberti to the Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality mayor Greg Deck can enlarge our understanding. I am referring to a publicly available letter, dated February 12th, 2014, which the un-elected mayor had apparently not yet seen when your reporter obtained the mayor’s speculative “It’s not going to happen” response. The mayor (of an unreasonably large municipality that has no residents) was referring to the enormous “if” of Glacier Resorts Ltd.’s Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC) being terminated if the company doesn’t perform certain actions by October 2014, while adhering to 195 conditions. For the last three weeks, I have been inquiring about a possible extension for Glacier Resorts Ltd. A written reply from an Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) official, who is in a superior position to

spokesperson David Karn, supports Mr. Karn’s comments by replying: “No, EAO has not received, nor do I anticipate receiving, a request to extend the deadline of the EA Certificate for the Jumbo Glacier Resort. The EA Certificate condition 14 allows for the Certificate Holder to request an extension which can be granted one time only. In 2009, the one time only extension was granted. Based on that extension, the Jumbo Glacier Resort project must be substantially started by October 12th, 2014 or the EA Certificate would expire.” I also have a letter dated July 28th, 2004 from Glacier Resorts Ltd.’s president to the EAO where — because he wants to get the approval — he agrees to the contents of the EAC, including it’s 195 conditions. In Mr. Oberti’s recent letter (go to http://goo.gl/dyXEca and view the last three pages) dated February 12th, 2014, he lists the reasons why his company is going to succeed. In point number four, in regard to Glacier Resorts Ltd.’s summer 2014 plans, he wrote the following. See A20

“The best memory I have is just how close we all came together as individuals.”

“I was sick, and I didn’t think I was going to play against Kimberley; I just told myself to keep going and I ended up getting four goals that game.”

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OPINION

A tax by any other name is still a tax

ment to government’s coffers is to hether it is a fee, a rate or MLA EPORT E raise your hydro rates. That’s a tax. a service charge, if you are We all know that we have to conpaying it to fund a government tribute in order to fund governprogram, you might as well call it ment programs; we don’t like paywhat it is: a tax. Premier Clark might ing taxes, but we know we have claim that her budget didn’t raise to work together to make society taxes, but we all know that costs to function. And we agree that those taxpayers for government services who are most able to pay should are still rising. ORM For instance, BC Hydro rates are pay more than those who are going up by 28 per cent over the struggling. next five years. But the BC Hydro rate “tax” hits While the Minister of Energy will tell you the hardest those who can least afford to pay. Every reason for the rate increase is to repair aging person, regardless of income, will pay the same infrastructure, the truth is that much of that in- rate increase, and for many in our communicrease is going directly to ties, this is just too much provincial revenue. to bear. Every person, regardless Here’s how it works. In So when you hear Preof income, will pay the order to “balance” the mier Clark and her Minissame rate increase, budget, the BC Liberals ter of Finance claim there simply require Crown are no new taxes and we and for many in our corporations such as BC have a balanced budget, communities, this is just keep in mind the path we Hydro to pay a specific too much to bear. are taking to get there. “dividend” to the provIn the case of BC Hydro, ince as the corporation’s only shareholder. we are heavily taxing individuals who have no It does not matter whether or not the corpora- other option to heat and light their homes. tion actually has enough profit to pay the diviAnd we are throwing away our established principles of tax fairness just to serve the Predend; the dividend must simply be paid. The only way for BC Hydro to make this pay- mier’s political agenda.

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MARCH 5th - 11th 5TH : WEDNESDAY

• 5 - 9 p.m.: TIPS Night “How to make or update my resume” at the Summit Youth Centre. • 6 p.m.: Ash Wednesday Service at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. • 6 p.m.: eReader/eBook workshop at the Invermere Public Library. Contact the Library at 250342-6416 to pre-register or visit invermere.bclibrary.ca.

6TH : THURSDAY

• 5 - 9 p.m.: Documentary Night at the Summit Youth Centre. • 7 - 9 p.m.: The Killer Rollbots dropin skate night. $5, at the white bubble building on the highway. Bring your own roller skates or blades and safety gear. We will play music, games and just skate! All ages! 250342-5321 for more info. • 7 p.m.: DTSS Theatre students present Say Something, a oneact play by Alaya Simpson at the DTSS Theatre. Also March 8th. Tickets available at The Book Bar and DTSS for $5. This drama, written and produced by students, addresses serious and sensitive issues that adolescents are dealing with today. Not recommended for children. 14A due to mature content and language.

7TH : FRIDAY

sicians showcase their music at Pynelogs the first Friday of the month, from October to June. All ages, licensed bar. $2 at the door. Visit www.columbiavalleyarts. com for more information.

8TH : SATURDAY

• 6 p.m.: Syndicate Rail Jam series at Panorama. Open to both skiers and snowboarders. Cost $10. Come out, show your skills and have some fun. Competitors must be registered at Guest Services by 5pm. Prizes provided by Syndicate Boardshop. Also runs April 12th. For more information, contact events@panoramaresort.com or go online to SkiPanorama.com. • 6 - 11 p.m.: Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre. • Linda Putnam Invitational Ski Race at Panorama. • Panorama’s Stampede Festival. This stampede-style festival pays tribute to Western Canada’s heritage with cowboy cookouts and rodeo-inspired activities for kids and adults. On the schedule: tobogganing, live music, Rail Jams. Also runs March 9th.

10TH : MONDAY

• 7 p.m.: Columbia Vallley Little League Baseball meeting at Manulife Securities office. Coaches, volunteers and umpires needed! Contact Brendan Donahue at 250342-2112. Registration day will be April 14th at the Community Hall.

11TH : TUESDAY

• 7 p.m.: Cinefest movie night presents Amour. Winner of the Palme D’Or at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival and the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. Master director Michael Haneke draws on the extraordinary talents of two of the most legendary performers in the history of French cinema – Jean-Louis Trintignant and Emmanuelle Riva to create a powerful and moving portrait of an elderly couple struggling with their mortality. French with English subtitles. At Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Tickets at the door, $10. Cash bar and light refreshments. All ages. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., film begins at 7 p.m.

and 4th Wednesday of each month. Bus provided. • 5 - 9 p.m.: Games night at the Summit Youth Centre. • 6 p.m.: PJ Story Time at the Invermere Library. Runs the second Wednesday of each month. • 6 p.m.: Columbia Valley Figure Skating Club’s annual skating carnival, We Got Rhythm, at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Tickets at the door, all proceeds go to support skating programs in the Columbia Valley. 50/50 program, prize draws, raffle, consession. • 7 - 9 p.m.: CV Arts Council AGM at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Election of officers and review of financial position. Join the CV Arts Board for birthday cake and refreshments to celebrate 100 years of Pynelogs. Everyone welcome.

of the art of skiing and ski culture. Featuring a Slopestyle competition on Saturday, March 15th and a Mogul competition on Sunday, March 16th. A BC Freestyle-sanctioned event. Information and registration online at www.pmfc.ca.

16TH : SUNDAY

• 3 p.m.: Celebrate Ever-Fresh Musical Selections for Duo-Pianos and Voice by Wanda Seel, Donna Thiessen, and Barry Moore at Christ Church Trinity. • BC Tier 4 (Bantam) Provincial Hockey Championships at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Games from March 16th to March 19th. The Bantam Rockies play at the following times: March 16th 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.; March 17th 8 p.m.; March 18th - 8 p.m.; March 19th - 2 p.m. Opening ceremonies March 16th at 7:30 p.m., champi13TH : THURSDAY • 5 - 9 p.m.: Challenges night at onship game will be played March the Summit Youth Centre. 19th at 8 p.m. Come out and sup• 7 - 9 p.m.: ICAN Annual General port your Rockies! Meeting at Lakeview Meadows Recreation Centre. All welcome 17TH : MONDAY to attend. Please consider joining • 7 p.m.: Bingo at the Canal Flats the Board of Directors or becom- Civic Centre. ing a volunteer. Contact 250-3417888, www.icanbc.com or info@ 18TH : TUESDAY icanbc.com for more information. • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: OPT clinic at the Invermere Health Unit. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Con14TH : FRIDAY • 6 - 11 p.m.: Wii Fit tournament at ﬁdential service: low-cost birth the Summit Youth Centre. control, and STI testing.

15TH : SATURDAY

• 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Windermere Valley Gogo Sisters’ annual Saint Patrick’s Day Tea at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. Admission is by donation, all proceeds going to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. • 6 - 11 p.m.: Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 6 - 11 p.m.: Pool tournament at the Summit Youth Centre. • 7 p.m.: World Day of Prayer at Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, Invermere. • 7 - 9 p.m.: “Night Delight” at the DTSS theatre for astrophotos of stars, aurora and more by valley residents Arnör Larson and Bob Ede. Stories, astronomy and photo Q&A, displays, info and handouts for adults and kids. Presented by Invermere UnMARCH 12th - 18th der the Stars. Indoors, so see you there whatever our weather. All 12TH : WEDNESDAY ages. Admission by donation. • 7 - 10 p.m.: Fresh Fridays open • 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.: Seniors’ Day at • Kootenay Freestyle Classic at mic night at Pynelogs. Local mu- the Invermere Library on the 2nd Panorama. A two day celebration

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MAKING SWEET MUSIC Clockwise from bottom left; The Columbia Valley Rockies rush up ice in a vain attempt to stave off the end of their season, during the team’s devastingly thorough 9-2 thrashing at the hands of the Creston Valley Thunder Cats on Saturday, March 1st (photo by Joshua Estabrooks); minor hockey player Gavin Murray buries the puck in the net during the Rockies warmup before the March 1st game (photo by Josh Estabrooks); Pianists Barry Moore and Wanda Seel, practice selections on Thursday, February 27th in preparation for the March 16th WinterGreen show at Christ Church Trinity, which will feature both the church’s Steinway grand piano and Mr. Moore’s Seiler grand piano (photo by Greg Amos); Jen Abra, Natalie Ruby and Cajsa Fredin gets some artisically creative kids smiling as they host the After School Kids Art Workshop on March 3rd (photo by Jenny Barr); Marty and Eli Beingessner get the crowd up and dancing to all kind of tunes, including some waltzing numbers (shown here), during the Johnny Cash and Legends night at Eagle Ranch Resort on Saturday March 1st (photo by Steve Hubrecht.

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Shuswap magician aiming higher than ever STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com A local teenage Shuswap magician with more than a few tricks up his sleeve is turning some heads and setting his sights high. Jeremy Stevens won a major talent show in Lethbridge on Thursday, February 20th, using a magic trick involving some two-by-fours, a bag and a nail. For him, the win is just another step towards a career as a professional magician. “Vegas is the ultimate destination,” said Jeremy, adding he’d like to go to a professional magic school there. It’s also the home base of his role models Sean Watson and Jeff McBride. “I’ve loved doing magic ever since my grandpa showed me my first trick (his grandfather cut a rope in half and then restored it) when I was just five years old,” said Jeremy, adding his family

continues to help him in his budding magic career. “It means a lot to me. I could do it on my own, but it would be hard to manage without my family supporting me,” he said. Jeremy did a magic course five or six years ago and has been performing at birthday and office parties ever since, as well as performing magic shows in B.C., Alberta and across the border. In a year’s time he’s hoping his magic skills will see him land across the Atlantic in London, as part of the prestigious, high-stakes International Federation of Magic Sciences World Championships in 2015. The competition is only held every four years and of the many applicants, only 100 are selected. The competitors are pared down until the final magicians have a face-off. The winner comes home with $500,000. The magic tricks take a lot of prac-

tice and a lot of props — Jeremy estimated that since half his tricks involved ripping cards, he goes through about 20 or 30 decks of cards a week. For Jeremy there’s more to magic than just the physical skill involved. “It’s about doing tricks in front of people,” he said. “Their response, their emotions inspire me.” Jeremy is currently working on a much bigger trick than he’s ever attempted before. He won’t reveal all the details, but said it’s one in which a person goes inside box, spikes are put through the box and the person inside disappears. Aspiring magic man Jeremy Stevens knows his way around a deck of cards, as he demonstrated on February 27th in the Valley Echo office. PHOTO BY GREG AMOS

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Invermere to host wildly unique Electro Social Club

An evening of elegance, decadence and benevolence with special guest CBC anchor Wendy Mesley. A portion of your ticket proceeds goes to Abreast in the Rockies to support cancer research and treatment. Ticket purchase also includes a beverage and Hors d’oeuvres and your chance to win a flight for two to Kelowna, courtesy of Pacific Coastal. The show is on Thursday, April 3 from 5:30-10:00 pm at the fabulous St. Eugene Resort pavilion. Tickets are $25 for early birds and $30 at the door. Call to reserve your tickets (250)489-3455.

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What promises to be one of the most unique evenings of entertainment to roll in to the Upper Columbia Valley all year will be in Invermere later this month.

The Electro Social Club comes to Bud’s Bar on March 28th, giving Invermere its first taste of what the show’s creators call iTronica — an interactive show featuring electronic music, an acting cast of valley locals and a live video streaming the evening’s action to a screen. See A15

CV arts - agM Wed March 12th at 7 pm

Cinefest @ pynelogs tue March 11 at 7 pm

What does ART Fresh Fridays open Mic mean to you? Fri March 7 at 7 pm Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

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SPORTS

Rockies fall in four straight to Creston Valley GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

After two quick first period goals to spark some hope against a high-powered opponent, the Columbia Valley Rockies were slammed with nine goals against over the final 42 minutes on Saturday, March 1st en route to a 9-2 defeat on home ice and a playoff exit after four straight losses. Despite putting up a spirited fight in the first two games of the series on the road in Creston, the Rockies couldn’t find a way to declaw the Thunder Cats, getting outscored 29-8 in the four-game series. “We put a lot of energy into that first period, and we’ve had trouble all year putting two periods together back to back,” said coach Wade Dubielewicz. “We didn’t have the jump to start the second period, and that’s a good team — when you turn pucks over, they’re going to make you pay.” “We couldn’t get a break this series; we hit a lot of posts,” he added, noting the Rockies hit five goalposts in game three alone. “For a team that doesn’t have a lot of success scoring goals, it’s kind of discouraging.” In game four, the Thunder Cats held a 37-30 edged in shots against a home team but a big difference in the number of quality scoring chances. (Three of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League’s top 12 regular season scorers play for Creston Valley). After a newly-formed line of Racey Big Snake at left wing, Braeden Farge at centre and Stephen Pratt at right wing had some early success with two quick goals on Saturday night, Creston scored late to close the first period with a 2-1 score. Creston kept pouring it on in the second, scoring four goals from Matti Jmaeff, Ethan Rusnack, Nicholas Thompson and Tyler Podgorenko. In the third, Trevor Hanna, Andrew Hodder, Jesse Collins (who finished second in league scoring with 92 points) and Marcel Fuchs added salt to the wound, putting the game far out of reach for the Rockies. “It came down to a bit of emotional exhaustion; when you know you’re backed into a corner and you give it your all, we just couldn’t maintain that emotional focus that we needed,” said Mr. Dubielewicz. On Friday, February 28th, the Rockies lost 8-1 against Creston Valley. In the first two games on the road, Columbia Valley lost by scores of 7-4 on Wednesday, February 26th, and 5-1 on Tuesday, February 25th. See A13

Above: Columbia Valley Rockies forward Ryan Lawson hustles after a puck during a hard-fought loss on Saturday, March 1st in which the Rockies were eliminated from the playoffs in the first round. Creston won the game 9-2 to complete their four-game sweep of the Rockies. Below: Damon Raven and Jerome Thorne pressure the Creston net, to no avail. Photos BY JOSHUA ESTABROOKS

Thank You!

THE COLUMBIA VALLEY ROCKIES would like to sincerely thank all of their fans and volunteers for their unwavering support during the 2013/2014 season.

CELEBRATING 35 YEARS IN THE KIJHL!

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SPORTS

Local athletes qualify for Special Olympics provincials CAROLYN KURTZ Contributed Local athletes Brandon Coté and Marlow Feldmann competed in Alpine skiing at the Snow Sport Festival in West Kelowna, on February 7th to 9th, 2014. This event is a regional qualifier for the Provincial Special Olympics. The athletes’ gate practice at Panorama paid off. They did a great job competing in four races over two days. Their race times resulted in an invitation for the provincials, which will be held at Sun Peaks Resort, near Kamloops on February 19th to 21st, 2015, when 600 athletes from all over the province will compete with determination and pride in seven winter sports. Thanks to our current coach Blair McFarlane for helping our athletes qualify at the festival and for all of her coaching this season. Congratulations to our incredible athletes! Over 180 athletes participated in the Snow Sport Festival in Alpine skiing, Cross-country skiing and Valley Special Olympics athletes Brandon Coté (left), Snowshoeing. Athletes that Marlow Feldmann (centre) and coach Blair McFarlane (right), qualify at provincials could seen here at the Snow Sport Festival in West Kelowna in early go on to the Special Olym- February, are bound for the provincials in 2015. PHOTO SUBMITTED pic Nationals which will be held in Newfoundland in 2016 and then can go on to the Special Olympic intellectual disabilities to compete in both World Games which will be held in Austria in summer and winter sports. Special Olympics 2017. The Special Olympics are held every sports programs are offered year-round in 55 four years and allow children and adults with communities in BC. Currently our local Special Olympics athletes are participating in Alpine Skiing, CrossCountry Skiing, Bowling and Swimming. We are currently recruiting athletes, coaches and Kootenay Conference - Eddie Mountain Division volunteers. Please contact Andrea Haworth Team GP W L T PTS. at 250-342-4808 for more information.

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“We were better on the road; we’ve had lapses in all the games, but in Creston, we were right there,” said general manager Ross Bidinger. “We could just as easily have been up 3-0 in game one as down 3-0.” In game two, goaltender Stephen Pratt (who started in three of the four playoff games) got fatigued early and let in a couple of soft goals before being pulled, said Mr. Bidinger. “It was the lack of team defence,” he added. “If you don’t play that team perfectly defensively, it ends up counting on the scoreboard. It wasn’t so much our defence; it was our forwards not getting that guy coming through the middle with speed. And you’ve got three of the league’s top goal scorers on that team — they’re high-powered and they’ve got a lot of speed.” Players singled out for praise by the coaching staff for a strong finish to the year included forwards Doan Smith, Ryan Lawson

(who came back late after injury), Jerome Thorne (who came back after discipline issues), Logan Kerner (“he’s 140 pounds and he was our biggest hitter all year,” said Mr. Bidinger) and defencemen Zach Schlitt and Tyson Kapty. Nigel Swab and Matt Houston, who’ve been given opportunities to play for the Surrey Eagles of the BCHL, both played in the series. The team is now looking ahead to next season, paying particular attention to how they’ll put together a deep team next year. “In recruiting this year, we ended up with more guys who could play well with the pucks on their sticks, but not in defensive mode,” noted Mr. Bidinger. “When we broke down the video for game one, there was a period of about five to ten minutes in the second period where we made just a couple mistakes, and it’s in the back of the net, and everybody’s demeanour on the bench just kind of sags.” “We’ve learned a lot this year, and I don’t think we’ll make the same mistakes we’ve made again,” added Mr. Dubielewicz.

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provements in no time! So how much is enough? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, aim for two hours and 30 minutes a week. Although that seems like a big amount of time, fear not; you can split it up into 10 minute blocks to make it more manageable, but ATE since it’s a shorter time frame, you must make it moderate intensity. In order to figure out what seems moderate for you, use the Rate of Perceived Exertion scale. On a scale of one to 10, one being sitting on the couch and 10 being working at your hardest, you want to feel like you’re at a five or a six, or in other words as though your breathing and heart rate have increased. Examples of aerobic activities include lawn mowing, stair climbing, hiking, and dancing. When it comes to resistance training, two days a week on alternating days should be the minimum.You could use hand weights, use a resistance band, or do body weight exercises such as squats and pushups. Last but not least, flexibility should be added to the recipe as well. Try incorporating a flexibility program into your daily routine and you will be amazed by how quickly you see improvements. Research suggests that an exercise program can help prevent or delay heart disease, diabetes, some cancers, osteoporosis, as well as potentially delay the onset of dementia. Regular exercise also helps regulate weight, improve mood and reduce depression. If you already exercise regularly, keep it up, and if you haven’t started yet, there’s no time like the present! To learn more about what type of exercise program is right for you, contact Fitness 4 Life and take advantage of their discounted 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. pricing. www.fitness4life.tv

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xercise has been termed the Blast FF fountain of youth for a reason, and if you are a senior, this statement should have even more meaning. This valley is filled with active seniors who are committed to staying healthy and mobile, and it shows. Time and time again we hear comments such as “ever since I started exercising regularly, I’ve been able to spend far more time doing daily activities pain-free”. Activities such as gardening or keeping up with grandkids become easier due to the increased strength and mobility gained from regular exercise. It’s never too late to start! According to The National Institute on Aging and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular physical activity is the best solution for seniors looking to stay independent, flexible and healthy. By keeping your body mobile, you have a greater chance of not only avoiding slips or falls, but recovering faster should one happen. As we age, our bones begin to lose density, which is what can lead to osteoporosis. Exercise is known to increase this density, which is especially beneficial for the hips and spine. When you lift weights or even walk briskly, the movement puts stress on your bones which actually encourages and stimulates growth. With age, your body’s motor nerves also begin to deteriorate, thus slowing your reaction time, balance and hand-eye coordination. The only way to improve these things, no matter your age, is by putting them to the test! A simple exercise to test your balance is to stand on one leg (stand near a wall or sturdy chair) and once you get your balance, close your eyes and start a timer. See how long you can hold your balance, and then repeat on the other leg. Try this a few times a week and you’ll see im-

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Turn on Your Lights! It’s not often that I write about vehicles having too few lights illuminated. Too many, the wrong colour, using them in improper circumstances, yes, but everyone knows that they need to turn their lights on when it is dark or visibility is poor, right? Not so according to many e-mails sent to DriveSmartBC when daylight is in short supply. Most people observe that daytime running lights usually only illuminate the front of the vehicle. A driver sees the light from their vehicle ahead of them as well as their dash lights and forget that there are no tail lights on behind. If you don’t reach down and turn on the headlights yourself the rear of your vehicle will remain dark, putting you and others at risk. The next most frequent suggestion is that manufacturers should make all of the lights come on to prevent this from happening. I think that this is happening as more and more newer vehicles have an automatic setting for the exterior lights. All lights are illuminated when a sensor detects insufficient light around the vehicle. It’s no help to those of us who own older vehicles though. If you don’t have automatic lighting, remember that you must turn on your vehicle’s lights between 1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise. If atmospheric conditions are unfavourable or light levels are low you must turn on the exterior lights until conditions improve. Proper maintenance and use of lights are critical to safe driving. The author is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit drivesmartbc.ca.

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NHL Hockey Pool Standings This week's winner is:

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Head to Echo/Pioneer office to redeem your lunch prize!

All prizes must be claimed before the following week's results are released.

Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 T8 T8 T8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 T20 T20 T20 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 T30 T30 32 33 34 35 T36 T36 T38 T38 T38 41 42 43 44 45 T46 T46 T46 T49 T49 51

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Puff Pastry Craiger Ivy Magic Mitch 25 Love the B’s Ken Reid Pouncy’s Pals 3 Aces N Eights Toucan 01 Kogging Lis Jye Zman Lawson 23 Snakitov13 Cotton Swab 4 Paige 13 B.the.B.B.B. Injured reserve 16 Hair Haven G Rohrick 15 King Chris RC31 R’s Rockets Hossa 81 DR19 Pullz 28 Brodes “The Zach Attacks” Liam 10 Dirty Doan 12 an Double-Duece JHaley11 Long Rock Brennan’s Compet Snake53 LBO Harley Crew Slut MM88 Professor 05 Rockies super fan Rockies 3 Go Habs Go Chick Magnet Jagar 20 The Goalie Guy Rockies 18 Dusty 21 Plum 24 Naho Rubicon

2 night stay at Copper Point Resort and $100 dining certificate for Elements Grill

1024 1015 1012 976 967 962 961 960 960 960 955 954 952 943 942 941 936 935 933 931 931 931 929 928 927 926 924 922 921 920 920 918 917 913 911 907 907 906 906 906 905 904 902 895 893 892 892 892 889 889 884

LW 42 36 43 42 33 44 31 39 32 41 29 35 44 34 49 27 33 50 38 38 38 41 46 36 39 41 43 33 42 42 39 39 37 43 44 36 46 31 39 32 34 38 32 39 37 35 33 29 31 32 37

GM 69 108 119 137 86 135 144 137 111 173 108 109 144 155 171 113 129 151 124 172 149 129 195 177 145 163 148 163 155 118 209 129 175 137 132 139 126 140 164 143 159 154 137 191 120 144 178 144 130 183 180

P/G 0.84 0.86 0.86 0.85 0.81 0.83 0.84 0.84 0.82 0.86 0.81 0.81 0.83 0.83 0.84 0.80 0.81 0.82 0.80 0.83 0.81 0.80 0.85 0.83 0.81 0.82 0.80 0.83 0.81 0.78 0.85 0.79 0.83 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.78 0.80 0.78 0.80 0.80 0.78 0.81 0.76 0.77 0.80 0.78 0.77 0.81 0.79

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Nick Bolin Kosty 27 Dooley Nelly Dace 58 Kappdaddy26 MN1 Nelson 30 PMD Stick63 Jake 2 Brennan Flames Suck Yolo Swagins Kimmer N4Cer Troll 6 Dicks Pix The Boyz Westside Dan Nicole Dave’s Laffers Bergeeo 7 Rock 50 Harley 10 Major Snipes Dylan 4 Ashley Furniture Hunter 11 Schlittsy06 Love the B’s 2 Ninja Chicken Ryann 7 Mags57 Hendy 17 lil’b Heidi Dumpandpump 15 Old Rock Matt Cable ACF Cian Connor K David Badtothe Boone 22 Braden 5 Van Fan Joaks 16 Skeeter 31 Riley 14 J. Pike

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Total 883 881 881 880 879 879 877 877 873 873 868 868 868 868 865 865 864 863 862 858 858 854 850 850 847 845 845 842 841 839 839 838 835 833 827 826 817 815 814 813 808 808 806 806 805 805 797 797 769 758 755

LW 47 34 38 31 28 28 39 38 31 33 36 28 30 28 30 31 31 34 40 31 41 35 33 37 35 21 30 34 32 22 42 41 36 34 25 41 33 32 31 30 32 41 34 20 36 32 26 29 29 39 31

GM 147 141 165 162 197 173 142 176 176 183 197 159 167 162 137 146 138 184 149 167 182 238 229 202 145 221 197 190 213 232 186 184 215 182 214 166 168 243 226 192 258 221 225 186 231 201 192 230 279 244 233

P/G 0.77 0.77 0.79 0.78 0.81 0.79 0.76 0.79 0.78 0.79 0.79 0.77 0.77 0.77 0.75 0.76 0.75 0.78 0.76 0.76 0.77 0.81 0.80 0.78 0.73 0.79 0.77 0.76 0.78 0.79 0.76 0.76 0.78 0.76 0.77 0.73 0.72 0.78 0.77 0.74 0.78 0.75 0.76 0.72 0.76 0.74 0.72 0.75 0.76 0.73 0.72

Wednesday, March 5, 2014 The Valley Echo ELECTRO SOCIAL from A10

“It’s essentially an electronic act that has this interactive component,” said co-creator Nadine Tremblay. “If people like to dance and have an all-encompassing, mind-blowing experience, they should come. It’s not something they’ll want to miss.” The show will feature original electronic songs composed by Ms. Tremblay and co-creator Rupert Keiller and brief scenes acted out by 11 actors recruited from the town where the show is staged. The actors are playing the roles of different stereotypical nightclub-goers, such as the Pick Up Artist, the Forever Raver and the Bouncer. “It features all the seedy characters you might find at a nightclub,” said Ms.

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Tremblay. The actors are interspersed among an unwitting audience and even audience members who are not secretly part of the cast may be pulled into a scene. The acting scenes blend into the songs as just another part of the party. A videographer films the whole night as it unfolds and projects it on a screen for everybody to watch. “It’s a really multimedia kind of experience,” said Ms. Tremblay. “I’m reluctant to call it an electronic musical, but that’s kind of what it is.” The songs are written in a wide genre of electronic styles — dubstep, eighties, house, opera, old school hip-hop, breakbeat, rap and more. The idea for the show came while Mr. Keiller was a roadie and tech sup-

port person for a theatre troupe (Iron Mountain Theatre) that Ms. Tremblay was part of. “We just had the idea to put our two skill sets together,” she said. “It’s a play is some ways, but because there’s just a rough outline of scenes, it’s kind of like a band getting up and playing.” Those interested in applying to be part of the Invermere cast can go to http://www.electrosocialclub.com and then click on “cast”. “It is logistically complicated to cast as you go,” said Ms. Tremblay. “For participants it’s not too difficult; each scene is only a minute or two and cast members just need to know their lines for the brief scene. That’s why we don’t even have a story line. People tend to have short attention spans in night-

clubs. Basically it’s these flashes into these characters lives for one moment and for the rest it’s a big dance party.” The show launched a few months ago and has already been performed twice, once in Rossland (where Ms. Tremblay and Mr. Keiller are based) and once in Trail. “Those were at the Trail show were really intrigued. They felt like they had just fallen down a rabbit hole,” said Ms. Tremblay. “The show in Rossland went over tremendously well. People didn’t know where to look. They said it was the best night of the year.” Electro Social Club has been funded in part by a Columbia Basin Trust grant. Tickets to the Invermere show are $12 and are available at Bud’s, the Book Bar and Arrowhead Brewery.

EMEMBER WHEN? R A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 55 years

2009 - Hoop throwing, balloon popping, and penny throwing were some of the activities youngsters were participating in at J. Alfred Laird Elementary School’s Carnival. BROOKE PETERSEN / ECHO FILE PHOTO

years ago (1959): The annual Penny Carnival was planned to be an event of friday evneing with bingo and other games of skill, plus a fish pound for the youngsters. Alice Curtis had once again taken the event under her wing. Proceeds were put towards various school projects.

years ago (1964): A 20-unit motel was planned to be built that summer at fairmont hotsprings. In addition they plan to add a 40x40 foot extension to the pools. It was planned to include a deep diving pool and a soaking pool lined with benches.

years ago (1969): The World Day of Prayer, held anually the first friday of march, had been prepared by a grounp of african women . The theme was “Growing Together in Christ”. This event was to be held in Athalmere and Edgewater.

years ago (1974): The DTSS senior

girls basketball team finally went to Provincials in Kelowna that year with almost the same team as they had the year before. They beat Sparwood in the East Kootenay Zone Championship on March 2nd, 1974, with a score of 82-40.

years ago (1984): On February 26, 1984, the Windermere Valley Ski Club Nancy Greene Racers hosted the East Kootenay Zone Nancy Greene Finals at Panorama Mountain. they placed 4th over all and the parents expressed their apprereciation to the coaches Grant Costello, Paulette French, and Erwin Kloos.

years ago (1994): A van went through the ice at Lake Windermere on the afternoon of February 19th, however everyone managed to escape saftly before it sunk. It took 16-18 hours, but the local tow truck driver said he had no problems getting the submereged mini van out of the lake.

years ago (1999): Kimberly RCMP had identified a body found in a ditch about 20 feet to the east of the highway 93/95 approximatly 10 kilometers north of Skookumchuk. The body was identified as 28-year-old Jude BrenanCastleton.

years ago (2004): After months of work Radium Hot Springs had finally released the first draft of the signage bylaw. The aim of the bylaw was to add some control to business signs, and how they are displayed within village boundaries.

years ago (2009): On February 25th, Mme Donahue’s Grade 7 french classes invited the Grade 6 classes to join them in their “Carnavale D’hiver”. The events in which included tobogganing and eating crepes and maple snow taffy. It was also Pink Shirt Day, so many students were dressed in pink.

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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Use the power you have carefully, Leo. Sometimes it surprises even you just how great an impact you can make and the wide-sweeping consequences of some of your actions.

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you should be able to accomplish your objectives this week, in spite of some early distractions. Things will right themselves before long.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, uncertainty about your priorities arises over the next few days. Take time to think things through, but don’t be idle for too long. Do your best to stay motivated.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Friends and family bring you a sense of well-being, Capricorn. Surround yourself with plenty of people in the days to come. Open your heart, and you will get much in return.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, concern about those closest to you might be foremost on your mind this week. Shift that focus to your own life and responsibilities for the time being.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Long-term career goals are on your mind, Libra. Make time to develop a plan that can make those goals a reality. Consult with colleagues for advice or guidance.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, coworkers turn out to be a source of muchneeded support when you receive some unexpected news. Thank them for their support and kind gestures.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Your professional life takes precedence this week, Cancer. Allow yourself ample time to tackle all the things on your plate at the office, and you will be glad you did.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, there is always room for compromise, even when compromise seems unlikely. Don’t be too quick to assume there is no room to work out an agreement.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, expect others to seek your help in the coming days. Do your best to help, and those around you will greatly appreciate it.

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Jennie Josephine Cameron August 11, 1926 to February 26, 2014. Jennie passed away at her home in The Cottages in Revelstoke BC at the age of 87. Jennie will be dearly missed by her brother Neil, her daughter Marlene (Don) Quail, sons: Clarence Cameron, Bob (Carol) Cameron, Alex (Doreen) Cameron, 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Jennie was predeceased by her husband Mac Cameron and daughter Peggy Nelles. There will be a family grave side service, followed by a tea for family and friends at a later date to be announced.

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Joe Klein passed away on February 12th, 2014, in a tragic drowning accident while snorkeling in Maui, Hawaii. He will be deeply missed by his wife Elizabeth, children and grandchildren. Born in Glasgow Scotland, Joe had a successful clothing manufacturing business in Glasgow before moving to Canada in 1980. Joe worked in the clothing industry in Calgary, was a real estate agent and then he and his wife Elizabeth opened Te Papa Nui Antiques in Invermere, where they made lots of friends and had great fun with the business. He recently retired for the third time at age 80. Joe was a man who loved life to the fullest, loved travel, loved his wife, children and grandchildren. Like Peter Pan, Joe was eternally young and if there was an adventure to be had he was first in line. He will be forever in our hearts.

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Homes for Rent

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 Visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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Executive 1,600 sq.ft. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, FF with W/D, 2 fridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, right down to sheets. Private and on the water to play. 1st growth ďŹ r beams/wood ceilings and ďŹ&#x201A;oors. Large private yard and space for toys. $1,000/mth + utilities with wood for the winter at the house. DD required. Call 587-436-8828.

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Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 778-281-0030

Real Estate Acreage for Sale 17.4 Acres pristine elevated property priced to sell. Minutes from down town, 4 acres cleared, multiple artesian wells, utilities to property line. Perfect time to buy before prime acreages are unaffordable in the Terrace area. Must Sell. $150,000. 250-641-1848

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Condo for Rent in Radium, 2-bdrm, 2-bath, 6 appliances, fireplace, balcony, underground parking and storage locker. $925/mth, utilities included. N/S, N/P. Phone 780-554-8150 or 780-929-5458 or email schedlerhome@hotmail.com

Commercial/ Industrial

Kootenays Opportunities

INTERSPIRE HOLDINGS LTD./ ROCKY RIVER GRILL

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Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home.

Commercial space for rent in Fairmont. Retail, storage. Great location. 800 sq/ft up and down, can separate. Call for details. 250-345-6155

Outside Sales Representatives (Marketing Associates)

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At the heart of our customer relationships is our ability to listen to our customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs and respond with products and services that help them succeed. Sysco continues to invest in and train industry leading sales representatives; each committed to providing the exceptional level of service and innovative solutions that differentiate Sysco in the marketplace. Requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ Post-secondary education in a business related field â&#x20AC;˘ Outside sales and/or food service/hospitality experience beneficial â&#x20AC;˘ Must thrive in a high energy customer service environment â&#x20AC;˘ PC skills and e-commerce knowledge â&#x20AC;˘ Own vehicle and valid operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license required If you love the food industry, can walk the talk and have what it takes to share your enthusiasm with others, start your career at Sysco today! We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds expectations...and we have the best training in the business.

Pets & Livestock

Pets BERNESE CKC PUPPIES, ready now! $1500 Call 778240-1860 or 604-897-0485 whitecrosskennel.ca

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Qualified candidates please send cover letter and resume to Human Resources via email: hr.calgary@cgy.sysco.ca Subject line: HR - K014

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

Committed to Employment Equity

Place of Worship

WALK TO DOWNTOWN & KINSMEN BEACH: 3 bdrm. main floor of house, separate entrance, 5 appliances, deck, view, shed, yard, N/P, N/S, no partiers, references/deposit required. Rent includes, water, hydro, and heat. 250-342-7590

Homes for Rent

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3 Bdrm, 2 bath, W/D. Unique water front location plus large yard to play with privacy and space for toy storage. DD required. Call 587-436-8828. 3 BR HOUSE - Great location & lake views! One level, W/D, F/S, DW. Avail Mar 1st. $775 + Utilities. Jeff 250-688-1105

Lets You Live Life.

Place of Worship

CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY ST. PETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 250-426-7564

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED 250-342-6644 100-7th Avenue, Invermere www.wvsm.ca Reverend Laura Hermakin

Sunday, March 9th 9:30 a.m. Bacon, Friends & Faith 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Everyone Welcome!

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 Martyrsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Church 712 - 12 Ave, Invermere Saturday at 5 p.m. Sunday at 9 a.m. St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mission Corner of Luck and Dunn, Canal Flats

Saturday at 4:30 p.m. (served from Kimberly)

RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP For more information call 250-342-6633 or 250-347-6334 Loving God, Loving People #4 - 7553 Main Street W, Radium Sundays at 10 a.m. Bible Studies #4 - 7553 Main Street W, Radium Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Church Edgewater Hall Thursday 6:30 p.m.

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

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

Sunday, March 9th 10:30 a.m. WORSHIP AND LIFE INSTRUCTION, â&#x20AC;&#x153;H20 â&#x20AC;Ś.. Drowningâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;Ś Pastor Trevor ministering.

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Hwy. 93/95 1 km north of Windermere Pastor: Murray Wittke Sunday Service 10 a.m. Worship & Word Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Provided

â&#x20AC;&#x153;K.I.D.S.â&#x20AC;? Church, for children Call the office at 250-342-9511 for more information. Age 3 to Grade 1; and Grades 2-5, during the Morning Service. www.valleychristianonline.com 7:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;SING and CELEBRATEâ&#x20AC;? Join us for an evening of singing great hymns of the faith; food; and fellowship!

Sharing Truth Showing Love Following the Spirit

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Can Toyota’s Tundra ride alongside heavyweight brands like Ford, GM or Ram?

Tugging at the tails of top selling trucks If there is one segment of the auto business that takes dynamite to get people to change brands, it’s the full-size pickup truck category, I’m sure most of us know of someone who is a “Ford guy” or The Tundra is “Chevy diehard” owner, even as capable as and getting him or her to move to a new many of the domestic truck would be almost brands but in some impossible. ways it still has a way It wasn’t until the last to go to truly be an Toyota Tundra was introduced in 2007 that alternative to Ford, Toyota was a real conGM and Ram. tender. That 2007 Tundra and this refreshed 2014 Zack Spencer model are designed, engineered and even built in America, helping to pull loyal domestic buyers away. The Tundra is even as capable as many of the domestic brands but in some ways it still has a way to go to truly be an alternative to Ford, GM and Ram.

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is a step up from the lower trims but not nearly as supple and luxurious as the new batch of interiors from Ram and GM. Those trucks, in particular, have almost luxury-sedan interiors that make the driver forget they are in a truck. The Tundra, in comparison, is a bit stark, featuring a hard, simple plastic dash and door pieces that don’t compare. The centre screen is smaller than many competitors are, and the screen embedded in the instrument cluster is small. What has been improved is the overall layout of the centre console. The back seat is massive and flips up with just one hand to make room for interior storage. I found the last Tundra to have a very high seating position that limited headroom. This new 2014 seems to have a better seating position, no longer crimping headroom for taller drivers. Drive Powering the Tundra are two V8 gasoline engines. The base model has a 4.6L V8 with 310hp and 327 lb.-ft. of torque. The larger 5.7L has 381hp and 401 lb.-ft. of torque. This is one area that the Toyota cannot compete; there is no V6 offered and no diesel (Ram only), which the domestic makers do offer. By limiting the available engine options and not having a heavy-duty model that will certainly diminish the

number of domestic buyers willing to give Tundra a try. On the road, I was surprised at just how rough the ride is in comparison to the all-new GM trucks, which really are like driving a big sedan. I would also place the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 a very close second in ride comfort. The Tundra is choppy on rough roads and the noise level is on the high side. Toyota claims to have improved ride quality on this refreshed 2014 model but I am not a fan of the ride. Verdict The Tundra is a capable truck. When equipped it can tow up to 4760 kg, which is on the high side in this class. What surprised me the most was the real “trucky” ride. I have had extensive seat time in all three domestic brands over the past year and I have to say that they are best sellers for a reason – the refinement is rather dramatic. The Lowdown Power: 4.6L V8 with 310hp or 5.7L V8 with 381hp Fill-up: 15.8L/11.0L/100km (city/highway 5.6L) Sticker price: $26,750-$54,000 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

Looks As part of the 2014 redesign, Toyota went about setting up a slightly different look for each of its trim levels. Sold as an SR5, Limited and Platinum, each has a variation of the oversized front grille. The wheel openings are now larger and squarer, framing wheel sizes ranging from 18-inches on the SR5 and Limited and 20-inches on the Platinum. The Tailgate has a soft open feature, stopping it from slamming down, that is fantastic but there is no side step or ladder into the bed the way Ford and the new GM trucks have. Sold as a regular car, double cab or Crew Cab, there is a model for most buyers. Inside Just as the outside was redesigned to have a unique character for each trim, the inside mimics this idea. The Platinum model I tested is covered with a diamond pattern, or quilted look used on the leather seatbacks, side door inserts and dash front panel. It

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On Monday March 31st, BC Parks is hosting a meeting to learn more about the proposed facility improvements to Columbia Lake Park. Currently the proposal includes upgrades to the road, signage, and a parking area approximately 500 to 600 metres from the lake. There is currently no vehicle access to the lake in the proposal. The open house is from 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with presentations at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Greg Chin at 250-489-8558, or email him at greg.chin@gov.bc.ca . Both of these meetings are important for the community and I hope to see a great turnout. For those that are unable to make it, the information for both meetings will be made available. Wendy Booth is the Regional District of East Kootenay director for Area F.

“In the most unlikely event that physical and legal disruptions do not permit the start of construction, the government will have an obligation to extend or remove the deadline... Glacier will seek legal advice and legal routes.” Note that by using the phrase “will seek,” he means that they may do the seeking some time in the future. That they have not done so yet and have not yet contacted the EAO regarding a possible extension means that their proposed actions could easily be futile. Dreamers often cause their own troubles when they think they don’t have to follow the rules. In Mr. Oberti’s point five, he wrote “many of the conditions in the Certificate... were put in with the expectation that having met the conditions of the opponents, opposition would cease. The appeasement did not work and continues to be one of the causes of the additional trouble and costs.” That Glacier Resorts Ltd.’s president should think that signing a document agreeing to 195 conditions would turn away the opponents and thus he could fly forward without “the additional trouble and costs” of actually meeting the conditions, shows another high in Glacier Resorts Ltd. duplicity. Arnor Larson Wilmer

JULIUS is my name, and ultra-cool is my game. Yup, ultra-cool personality, and ultra-cool physically. Arriving at ICAN six weeks ago, my fur was so matted, it was shaved to relieve my pain. You should see me now! I am one handsome dude! I even have a sweater so that I can go outside. Now I can come running to greet you, can play with you, and can stalk shadows.. with you?? Then, it’s lap time. Any chance YOU could provide a warm lap for me? Sponsored by:

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Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy Ltd. J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.) Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Irena Shepard, B. Sc. (Pharm.) Your compounding pharmacy Come in and browse our giftware! Open Monday - Saturday • 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 250-342-6612

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• FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES/STOVES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • SERVICE & MAINTENANCE 385 Laurier Street P: 250-342-7100

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SERVING THE VALLEY Water Treatment: filtration and purification Furnace and Duct cleaning

Adoption Fee: $100 (to help offset spay/neuter and vet bills)

Sand & Gravel

Complete line of aggregate products for construction and landscaping Office:

Located in the Diamond Heating & Spa building in Athalmer

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

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UNIVERSAL DOORS & EXTERIORS Arnold Scheffer

250-342-6700

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• Gas • Propane • Diesel • Automotive Repairs • Tires & Batteries • Greyhound

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• 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

MECHANICAL REPAIRS AVAILABLE 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 7 Days A Week

250-347-9726 7507 Main

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

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

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

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