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New No Frills store bringing competition to Columbia Valley grocery market DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com Invermere’s grocery market will be expanding with Joe’s No Frills preparing to open shop in May between the Arrowhead Brewing Company and the entrance to the Eagle Ranch Resort. “[Parent company] Loblaws did their research and decided that economically, the Columbia Valley was a good place to do business,” said Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce executive director Susan Clovechok. “Those types of businesses do their homework.” In the past, Invermere has supported three grocery stores, although each store operated at a smaller scale, said Invermere mayor Gerry Taft. “When I was a child, what is now Vil-

lage Arts was a grocery store, as well as The Book Bar, and the Red Apple was also a grocery store, an IGA,” he said. Mr. Taft said that the new store will increase the level of competition for grocers in Invermere, but expects three stores to reduce the amount of money

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SUSAN CLOVECHOK COLUMBIA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

spent out of town for groceries. “All the car dealerships are in the same place for a reason,” Ms. Clovechok added. “This may attract more shoppers from other communities.”

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No Frills will offer customers a different focus as a food supplier, she said, citing its name as an example of its selling point. “Our No Frills stores Joe’s No Frills is nearing completion of its construction on Arare committed to meet- row Road near Invermere. The new grocery store is a subsidiary of PHOTO BY DAN WALTON ing the needs Loblaws and is slated to open in May. of customers and this includes offering low prices to No Frills store in Invermere will be fresh, the communities we serve,” No Frills bright and uncluttered with easy-to-navvice-president Marlin Krieger said in igate aisles, multiple checkouts and acan email to the Valley Echo. “The new cessible parking.” See A4

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Cindy and John Howard, the brother and sister-in-law of Robert Howard, who perished along with his fanily in the July 2011 crash, flew up from California for the trial, which lasted from Monday through Thursday last week. A verdict is expected on April 28th. PHOTO BY GREG AMOS

Verdict awaited after dangerous driving trial STEVE HUBRECHT, GREG AMOS AND ERIN KNUTSON Valley Echo staff After three and a half days of testimony last week involving five civilians and four expert witnesses in Invermere Provincial Court, the man accused of causing the death of a California family in 2011 will learn his fate in late April. Jaswinder Singh Bagri was charged with four counts of dangerous driving causing death after a horrific accident near Olive Lake on Highway 93 through Kootenay National Park in July 2011. Mr. Bagri testified with the help of an interpreter on Wednesday, March 19th. Under questioning from Crown prosecutor Lynal Doerksen, Mr. Bagri testified that, as he recalls, he was driving about 60 kilometres per hour to 70 kilometres per hour around a corner at the time of the accident. “To me it felt as if I was going a little too fast,” Mr. Bagri told the court. “I suggest to you that you were going faster than that, that you were going 80 kilometres an hour or more,” said Mr. Doerksen. “No, I was not going so fast,” said Mr. Bagri. “Going too fast is wrong. If I’m going 60 kilometres an hour to 70 kilometres an hour that’s okay. But if I’m going 100 kilometres an hour or 105 kilometres an hour that is wrong. Even 80 kilometres an hour is wrong.” The final speed sign before the corner was a speed advisory sign of 60 kilometres an hour. Mr. Bagri was driving his unloaded flatdeck B-train commercial tractor trailer southbound on Highway 93 through Kootenay National Park on July 22nd 2011, when, according to testimony from multiple witnesses (including him), Mr. Bagri lost control of his

vehicle near Olive Lake, then skidded, jackknifed and crossed the centre line. Although none of the witnesses could see it, a northbound Dodge camper van towing a Suzuki SUV was now in the path of the jackknifed semi. Mr. Bagri testified he was unaware of the camper van until he felt the impact of the two vehicles colliding. In the camper was a family of four — Robert Howard, 48, his wife Ana-Maria Dias, 50, and their two children Veronica, 9, and Samantha, 11 — from Palo Alto, California on vacation in B.C. The tractor trailer smashed into the camper and SUV, pinning the two smaller vehicles against the highway barrier, which ignited all three vehicles and trapped the family inside the blazing camper. All four died in the fire. Mr. Doerksen also questioned Mr. Bagri about a brake check area that witnesses said they saw Mr. Bagri pull into and then quickly pull back out of, just before Mr. Bagri began to descend from the pass near Olive Lake — the same descent on which the crash occurred. Truck driving school instructor Rocky Korchinski had earlier testified that brake check stops should take 10 minutes. “I slowed down and pumped the brakes three or four times. From that you can tell,” testified Mr. Bagri. “All I did was take a chance; to me it seemed as if everything was in order.” “I suggest to you the reason you didn’t stop at the brake check was that you didn’t want to get stuck behind traffic,” said Mr. Doerksen. “I suggest that attitude carried forward and you didn’t respect the (speed advisory) sign (of 60 kilometres an hour).” See A22

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MLA Bennett highlights B.C.’s fiscal reality Erin Knutson Valley Echo Intern Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett gave an insightful talk on B.C.’s economic climate at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, March 20th. The province’s economy is astoundingly good, said Mr. Bennett, who is also B.C.’s Energy Minister and Minister Responsible for Core Review. “We’ve had three successive years of a budget surplus,” said Mr. Bennett of the current financial situation in the province. “We’ll always be subject to the international or global economic fluctuations going on, but there are things the government can do to stabilize the economy.” Over the past three years, the province has achieved an $841 million surplus through compromise and “old fashioned discipline,” he said. For the fiscal year of 2013-2014, B.C. is boasting a surplus of $175 million, which Mr. Bennett described as “a skinny surplus, but it’s real.” He cautioned that surplus does not give the province license to “throw money around.” The small surpluses in recent budgets have allowed

for government to help those who need it most, he to the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, we’re in good shape.” later noted. B.C. presently has an even debt to equity ratio, “$350 million has been generated for legal aid, lowincome family child support, income assistance, and which means expenditures and income are on par, he for the Ministry of Children and Family Develop- said. Compared to other provinces and the U.S., B.C. has a solid foundation, and like Alberta and Saskatchment,” he said. He also clarified the importance of strategic infra- ewan, holds a triple-A credit rating, which is a major structure investments as opposed to debt that’s in- asset to the economy. The prestigious rating is the highest credit status curred for the ongoing operations of the government, worldwide and bodes well for fuwhich he referred to as “credit ture economic projections in the card debt.” Columbia Valley, and B.C.’s pre“I’m philosophically opposed dictability and certainty of fiscal to borrowing for government opmanagement bodes well for poerations,” he said. “This kind of tential investors looking to lay debt is basically saying to your down roots here, he said. kids and grandkids that we’re “The rating is important in a going to increase the size of our general way, because companies programs today and everyone around the world are looking to will be happy, but you’re going find a relatively safe haven for to pay for it. I’m not prepared to their investment capital,” he do that.” said. “There’s still a lot of money Justifiable debt, he said, involves out there and even though we’re permanent aspects of the local earning our way out of a recesinfrastructure including investments in transit, Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett sion, companies are looking for hospitals, new speaks at the Columbia Valley Chamber a safe place to go.” schools, bridges of Commerce on Thursday, March 20th. Investments in foreign markets and all the essen- Photo by Susan clovechok such as China, India, Japan, and North Korea have opened doors tial elements that for the province and allowed for an economic stabilwill be handed down for generations. “Currently we’re prepared to invest ity that would have been diminished without such $11 billion into strategic infrastruc- exports, he added. Overall, the growth of the economy looks healthy, ture,” he said. “In this vein, the size of the provincial debt will increase by he said, with projected growth of 2.2 per cent in 2014, 18 and a half per cent but compared 2.3 per cent in 2015 and 2.5 per cent in 2016. NO FRILLS from A1

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Asked how the new store would attract and retain employees in a competitive labour market, Mr. Krieger said that No Frills offers flexible hours for staff and opportunity to advance through the industry. Each No Frills has its franchisee’s first name listed before the title. Franchising the new store in Invermere is Joe Uchman, who managed a No Frills in Port Alberni before beginning his enterprise in the valley. “I come from and have lived in smaller cities my entire life,” he said, adding that he was born and raised in Prince Rupert. “I enjoy the sense of community working in a store within a smaller city. I started in the grocery business back in 1996 with Extra Foods in Prince Rupert as a part-time produce clerk, and worked my way into grocery and general merchandise after that.” Mr. Uchman moved to Port Alberni in 2004 for the opening of an Extra Foods, where he assumed the position of general merchandising manager. He was subsequently promoted to store manager before the business converted into a No Frills in 2011, where he continued his role as store manager. “I know many people in the community of Invermere have been curious about the new No Frills store and what it would mean to them,” he said. “My team and I are incredibly proud of the store and we look forward to being able to meet our customers’ needs with

great products and low prices.” Construction of Joe’s No Frills is nearing completion at its location on 471 Arrow Road, located a few blocks west of the crossroads of Highway 93/95 and Athalmer Road. The store is expected to open its doors for business in mid-May. Other stores in the valley may not be happy about a new competitor, but they are ready, according to store owners. “My hope is that there’s enough business for all of us,” said AG Valley Foods owner SydneyAnne Porter. “But we’re not going to lay down just because we’re the little guy.” Valley Foods will focus on areas in which it has an advantage over No Frills, including in-store meat cutters (able to make specialized cuts of meat) and bakers — which No Frills simply does not have, since it imports everything, said Ms. Porter. “We’ve had organic, gluten-free and local items for13 years, so we’re well ahead there,” she said, adding she thinks many Valley Foods shoppers will check out No Frills, find out it’s not for them and come back to Valley Foods. “We’re waiting to see how it develops,” said Radium and Fairmont Mountainside Market owner Ryan Haynes. “I’m ready for box corporate to come into the area. I have my target markets and I have a strategy to deal with it. I’m focusing on the communities I serve.” The Valley Echo could not reach local Sobeys owner Brad Bromley for comment. — With files from Steve Hubrecht.

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Medical marijuana users win court-ordered reprieve JEFF NAGEL Black Press Medical marijuana users have won a last-minute court reprieve that allows them to keep growing their own pot at home instead of destroying it and turning to new federally-licenced commercial suppliers. Federal Court Judge Michael Manson granted a temporary injunction on Friday, March 21st for those with a personal production licence to continue to grow medical marijuana, pending the outcome of a constitutional challenge still to be heard. Health Canada’s new regulation outlawing personal growing had been slated to take effect on Tuesday, April 1st, but the decision throws a wrench into the Conservative government’s pot reform plans. Medical marijuana users and their supporters are jubilant. “I’m very excited,” said Sandra Colasanti, a member of a coalition seeking to repeal the new rules who said she doesn’t use pot but says her husband needs it. “I’ve seen a lot of people who have everything from MS to cancer to fullblown AIDS and I’ve seen people die if they don’t have access to this,” she said, adding she’s optimistic the action

launched by Abbotsford lawyer John Conroy will succeed when it goes to trial. No date has been set but it’s expected sometime this year. The federal government cited widespread problems with the current system of permitted medical marijuana users growing pot at home or having other designated growers do it for them. Mrs. Colasanti said the coalition doesn’t deny there are problems with the old system, which cities say create fire risks and other safety hazards from mould to home invasions. Health Canada could have prevented such problems had it simply conducted regular inspections of permitted medical grows, she said. “Whose idea was it to have this important a program and not have mandatory inspections?” Mrs. Colasanti asked. “The coalition is not saying there shouldn’t be some rules. We want rules. We have asked for rules.” Medical pot patients behind the court action feared they’ll pay commercial producers much more than it cost to grow themselves and end up with less access to the cannabis strains that work best for them. The injunction doesn’t stop the launch of new commercial pot producers, but it throws into doubt how large

their market will be if many users don’t have to immediately switch to them for their supply. Growers licensed under the old system had been ordered by Ottawa to give written notice by April 30th that they’d halted production and destroyed all leftover pot or face potential police enforcement. Some municipalities had been poised to send in inspection teams or police to root out the legal medical grow-ops they were aware of come April. But Surrey’s fire department is now shelving its plans to step in to remediate an estimated 309 buildings with medical marijuana grows within Authorized home growing by medical marijuana the city. users can continue past April 1st after an injunction was “I’m disappointed,” granted on Friday, March 21st by a Federal Court judge. said Surrey Fire Chief Black Press file photo Len Garis. “I guess we just simply wait.” operations are 24 times more likely to Mr. Garis said it’s troubling from a burn than a regular home. public safety point of view, referring to academic studies that show the grow – With files from Kevin Diakiw

NEWS Calgary family charged in Invermere identity thefts Valley Echo staff Invermere was one of three communities targeted by a Calgary family of five that’s recently been charged with more than 114 identity-theft related charges. Between March 2012 and October 2013, more than 15 vehicles were targeted for car prowlings in the cities of Calgary, Banff and Invermere, reports the Economic Crime Unit of the Calgary Police Service. Suspects would use personal identification information stolen from parked vehicles and use it to apply online for Home Depot credit cards. These credit cards were then used to purchase Home Depot gift cards at locations in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Airdrie, Okotoks and Cranbrook. These fraudulently purchased gift cards were then sold through online sites at a discounted price. The Home Depot Canada asset protection associates brought these incidents to the attention of Calgary police

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GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com Standing outside of the Invermere Provincial Court last Thursday, it was clear to see the pain felt by the family of Robert Howard won’t soon be forgotten. As I spoke with the brother and sister-in-law of the man who, along with his wife and two daughters, was killed in a fiery collision on Highway 93 in July 2011, I grasped to some extent the struggle they’ve had to come through to deal with their loss, to find the courage to come to Invermere to attend the trial of Jas-

winder Singh Bagri, and most impressively, to seek not necessarily a guilty verdict,but change. They want to see better training for truck drivers. They want to see systems put in place that prevent similar accidents from happening. They acknowledge that the highway winds through challenging mountainous terrain, but place no blame on the provincial government for failing to make the road as safe as it can be, given the topography. The aftermath of this accident in Kootenay National Park has been with us for two and a half years now, and it’s our role as a newspaper to question why we hear of accidents so often

— almost weekly — on the highway. We’ve received data from ICBC plotting the location of serious accidents along the roughly 100 kilometres of highway through the national park over the past decade,and hope to plot a comprehensive map of it in an upcoming Valley Echo. Whether or not a guilty verdict is handed down in late April is beside the point.What we as a community should hope to see come out of this trial are better standards for the training of truck drivers, so we can drive roads and highways throughout the valley without fear. We can only hope to see some good come out of this accident after all.

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hat is communication? it was true. If we all went to the Regional UNDOWN U Wikipedia describes source to get the facts and the it as “the activity of conveycorrect information, then mising information through the excommunication would happen change of thoughts, messages, less often. or information, as by speech, In our roles as mayors and Revisuals, signals, writing, or begional District of East Kootenay haviour. It is the meaningful exdirectors, we have been taught change of information between to review all sides of all issues, EE two or more living creatures.” so we can make informed deciIn my roles as mayor, Regional sions. It isn’t always perfect, but District of East Kootenay direcit is how I, personally, have been tor, and business owner, I have seen some sim- able to stand by any decision I have made ply wonderful forms of communication, and I over my years in these roles. I have asked have also been witness to some rather“interest- questions to make sure I understand both ing” forms of it. I am amazed at the “grapevine sides. I have been so grateful to many of my communication” that happens everywhere, es- constituents who have also taken the time to pecially in a small town.“If you hear it at the call or visit with me to “get the real story.” rink or coffee shop it must be true!” Radium is presently going through a reFor example, one of my staff at Palliser visiting of its sign bylaw. What I am enjoying Printing just asked me if she should be look- about the process is seeing how so many ing for a new job as she “heard” that I was people have come together to work for the closing the doors. How untrue and how dis- greater good of the community and who we tressing to my staff! I was proud that she took serve. This is how it should work! We need to the initiative and came to the source to ask if realize that we are so often on the same side,

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and going in the same direction, but we may just get there differently. How refreshing it is when we meet face to face and come away with a clearer view of the process. On another topic, I have chosen not to run again in the fall election as mayor of Radium Hot Springs, the village I so cherish. There is also miscommunication as to my reasons. I am blessed to have a husband who has supported me in all my endeavours over the last 10 plus years here in the Columbia Valley. Now it is my turn to spend more quality time with him and enjoy more travels (especially in the world of wine!). CasaVino and Palliser Printing will continue to be our focus, but with our tremendous staff, we hope to be able to sneak away a little more often. I look forward to continued communication with you all! Dee Conklin is the mayor of the Village of Radium Hot Springs and a Regional District of East Kootenay director for the Columbia Valley.

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TREET

Are you concerned with the bears now coming out of hibernation?

“There are bears around here? I’m not sure how I feel about it – as long as they stay away from us, I’ll be okay.” Hannah Crow (from Australia)

“No, I’m aware of them being here; they’re part of the natural environment and it’s important to work with nature.” Anne Rose

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“No, it’s part of the natural cycle — it’s bear country. The only thing I’m concerned with is people not being careful around them.” Marianne Thiesen

LETTERS

Bravo to MP David Wilks reflects on a busy Buckerfield’s February in the riding

Between February 15th family-owned companies MP EPORT E and February 22nd, Memhave been around for up bers of Parliament were to 75 years and clearly back in their ridings to understand sustainability. travel their constituencies. On Tuesday, February For me it was a busy week. 18th, I was in Nakusp and On Saturday, February met with constituents in 15th, I was in Creston and the morning and then met with several people on met with Guy Decharme, AVID a variety of issues and then who is leading a program attended the Creston Rod funded by the federal govand Gun Club annual banernment. The Bladerunquet. Much can be learned from these ner program is designed to introduce groups who find the balance between a youth into the work environment, and sport that they love and preserving the has been a great success. environment. On Wednesday, February 19th, I On Sunday, February 16th, I was in was in Golden and Field. In Golden, Kaslo for a round table meeting with I spoke with the Chamber of Comcommunity members concerned with merce, Golden council and met with a number of issues from healthcare constituents on a variety of issues.That to job creation. This is a passionate evening I was in Field for a town hall community that has a lot to offer. meeting where 50 people showed up On Monday, February 17th, I was in Nel- to voice their concerns on the safety son, where I met with the Chamber of of the Trans Canada Highway. I would Commerce and had a very productive like to thank everyone who attended meeting with local logging companies. this meeting, which I believe was very These companies, whether it be Kalas- constructive. nikoff, Huscroft and others, are a signifiOn Thursday, February 20th, I was in cant contributor to the economy. These Radium Hot Springs and Invermere. I

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Editor’s note: though the letter below refers to a Vancouver Island-based business, the new recycling system under Multi-Material BC is of concern to the Valley Echo and all community newspapers in B.C., and we feel it’s an important issue to raise awareness of.

met with the Windermere Valley Historical Society, spoke at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, and met with both Invermere and Radium Mayors and Councils. I ended up that evening in Kimberley where I said a few words at a Rotary event recognizing the great contributions of three members of their community. On Friday, February 21st, I was in Cranbrook where I met with several people on a variety of issues. Then it was back to Ottawa. The Kootenay-Columbia riding is one rich in natural resources and tourism, but most importantly people who are passionate for their communities. It is the work hard, play hard attitude which brings so much vitality to the region. I would like to thank each and every one of you for making Kootenay-Columbia the best place to work, live and enjoy all the recreation we have to offer. David Wilks is the Conservative MP for the federal riding of Kootenay-Columbia. He can be reached at david.wilks@parl. gc.ca or through his Cranbrook office at 250-417-2250.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Dear Editor: Kelvin McCullough, chief executive officer of Duncan-based Buckerfield’s, which has eight stores in B.C., says the company has no intention of paying for the provincial government’s plans to have Ontario’s Multi-Material BC take over its blue box recycling program on May 19th. It’s always heart warming to see David stand up to Goliath, and Buckerfield’s is one of many businesses who have decided to stand up against Premier Christy Clark’s heavy-handed move to dismantle a program that works, and works well, in favour of Multi-Material BC, a move that could be accompanied by job losses and will result in increased recycling costs for all concerned. Even the B.C. Chamber of Commerce, which has chosen a path that seems to rubber-stamp government policy without first soliciting members who would be adversely affected, has acknowledged there are a number of legitimate concerns with the Multi-Material BC deal.

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WEEKLY Beat Have an event you’d like listed? Email it to: production@ invermerevalleyecho. com

MARCH 26th - APRIL 1st 26TH : WEDNESDAY

• 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Spring Break activities at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, through to March 29th. Includes a daily scavenger hunt, Paddle Painting ($19 pp), outdoor fires in the courtyard, guided Snowshoe Tours, guided Historical Hot Springs Tours, campfire desserts, wine tasting ($10 pp, ages 19+), and a free family-friendly movie night each evening. Pools are open every day from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. For details, go to fairmonthotsprings. com. Contact BC Rockies Adventures to register for events. • 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.: Seniors’ Day at the Invermere Library on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Bus provided.

28TH : FRIDAY

• 12 p.m.: Soup, bun and dessert at the Edgewater Legion for $6. • 7:30 - 9 p.m.: Ladies Clothing Swap fundraiser for Killer Rollbots. Drop off good quality, clean clothing donations to Her Public or Arrowhead Brewing Company March 24th 27th. Shop at Arrowhead Brewing Company. $5 per bag taken, bags will be supplied. Visit thekillerrollbots@gmail.com for more info. • 9 p.m.: Iron Mountain Theatre Presents - Electro Social Club at Bud’s Bar and Lounge. DJs at 9 p.m., show at 11 p.m. Electro Social Club invites you to the dance floor where DJs spin stories and you are the show. More info www. electrosocialclub.com. Tickets $12 in advance, available at Bud’s, The Book Bar and Arrowhead Brewery. • Canadian Cancer Society spring daffodil sale at Radium and Invermere grocery stores. Fundraising for life-saving research, patient support and public education. Also March 29th.

p.m., also Sunday, March 30th), leimaking and hula skits in the drama club ( 4 - 6 p.m.), and live music by Shred Kelly at the T-bar ( 9:30 p.m.). Events continue on March 30th. For more information, go to www.panoramaresort.com. • 6 - 10 p.m.: WAM! Wine, art and music event at Eagle Ranch to support CV Arts. Wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, art exhibits and demonstrations, silent auction, live music by 6 foot 2 Soul of Blue and Sheberdean Band. Tickets $48, on sale at The Book Bar, Pynelogs and Eagle Ranch. • 6:30 p.m.: 8th annual Mountain of Hope Gala at Chopper’s Landing, Panorama. Silent auction, cocktails, dinner. The Mountain of Hope society assists people in our community that have suddenly come upon difficult times and do not have other resources to call on. Tickets $40, email neil.carey@ panoramaresort.com, or mountainofhopesociety@gmail.com.

30TH : SUNDAY

• 5 p.m.: Panorama Adaptive Sports Society will host its first AGM at Panorama’s Great Hall. For more info contact Catrien at catriendainard@gmail.com.

1ST : TUESDAY

• 5 - 9 p.m.: Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre. • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: OPT clinic at the Invermere Health Unit. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Confidential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing.

APRIL 2nd - 8th 2ND : WEDNESDAY

• 4 - 9 p.m.: Experiment night at the Summit Youth Centre. • 7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Cycling Society begins the 2014 cycling season with their AGM at the Lions Hall behind the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce. All welcome! • 7 p.m.: Catholic Women’s League meeting at Columbia Garden Village. All ladies welcome. • 7:30 p.m.: Pianist Duke Thompson live at Christ Church Trinity, hosted by CV Arts. Tickets $20/adults, $10/ students, available at The Book Bar and Pynelogs, or call 250-342-4423. Visit www.dukethompson.com.

• 7 p.m.: Wildsight Invermere’s AGM and film night at DTSS. Cold Amazon film on the Mackenzie River Basin at 7:30 p.m. • 7 p.m.: Adult Slo-Pitch Invermere League team captains meeting at Copper Point Resort, banquet room. Contact Darla at 250-3422808 or radspiry@telus.net.

4TH : FRIDAY

• 10 - 11 a.m.: Preschoolers and Parents Plant and Play at the Community Greenhouse. Drop in program over six weeks. Activities vary. Parents or caregivers accompany the children and have an opportunity to meet other families. Although the program is informal, pre-registration online is appreciated: groundswellnetwork.ca/events-calendar . • 6 -7p.m.: Hula Hoop Jam at Peak Dancework (across from post office), every Friday beginning April 4th. By donation, hoops provided. Contact leahmayshoemaker@ gmail.com for info. • 6 - 11 p.m.: Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre. • 7 - 10 p.m.: Fresh Fridays open mic night at Pynelogs. All ages, licensed bar. $2 at the door. Visit www.columbiavalleyarts.com for more information. • Invermere Coffee Fest. A weekend of workshops for home brewers and baristas, kids art classes, and competition to celebrate Invermere’s Coffee Culture. Some events include barista skills, Frog Friendly workshops, a guided tour of Kicking Horse Coffee, and a Latte Art competition. Special guests include Karla from Frog Friendly Wild Coffee, Jeremey Ho, 2012 Canadian Nationals Barista champion, and Wes from Eight Ounce Coffee. Runs through to April 6th. Visit invermerecoffeefest.com for more details.

www.panoramaresort.com. • Peak to Valley challenge in support of the Branch Out Neurological Foundation. Skiers and Snowboarders of all ages are welcome. Event includes a banquet, silent auction, awards and prizes. Tickets available through the Branch Out Foundation. For more info, go online to www.panoramaresort.com.

7TH : MONDAY

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

8TH : TUESDAY

• 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Backyard Chickens course at the Community Greenhouse, hosted by Groundswell. $30/ adults, $10/8-16 years. Come and learn everything you need to know about raising chickens in your backyard. Register online at: groundswellnetwork.ca/events-calendar . • 7 p.m.: Cinefest movie night presents Love Is All You Need. Pierce Brosnan stars in this romantic comedy. “It’s the rare love story that avoids treacly sentimentality. Even rarer is a believable romantic comedy featuring middle-aged people that avoids jokes about sagging flesh and waning libidos”. – Claudia Puig, USA Today. 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.

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• Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

RADIUM LIBRARY

• Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m. • Wednesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 5TH : SATURDAY • Superhero Sunfest at Panorama. • Sunday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A full weekend of events, including: the Peak to Valley Challenge, WINDERMERE VALLEY MUSEUM April 5th. A race from the summit • Tuesday: 12 - 4 p.m. or by appointment: 250-342-9769 of Panorama down a full 4000 vertical feet through 180 giant slalom style race gates. Sign up as a team INVERMERE THRIFT STORE or individual; WiL and Shaun Ver- • Thursday and Friday: reault Concert, April 5th, 8:30 p.m. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Great Hall. Tickets $25; Su- • Saturday: 12 - 4 p.m. perhero Party at the T-bar, April 29TH : SATURDAY 5th; and the EasyRider Snowboard RADIUM THRIFT STORE • 12:30 - 9:30 p.m.: Hawaiian Luau at 3RD : THURSDAY Panorama Mountain Village. Events • 5 - 9 p.m.: Let’s play outside at Cup April 5th and 6th, a two-day • Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. banked snowboarder slalom event. • Friday and Saturday: include a carnival (12:30 - 4:30 the Summit Youth Centre. For more information, check out 12 - 4 p.m.

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Cancer survivor media personality highlights the 2014 Kootenay Women’s Show Brian Coombs Kootenay News Advertiser

The 2014 Kootenay Women’s Show is looking for real Kootenay women to take part and celebrate female entrepreneurs and more on Thursday, April 3rd. This year’s event, themed Speak your Mind, is more than a trade show for local businesses. It is a declaration of independence and a way to raise funds for Abreast in the Rockies dragon boat team. The event’s guest speaker, CBC anchor Wendy Mesley, is familiar with issues facing women today, including her own highly-publicized battle with breast cancer. In January 2005, she announced she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent

two lumpectomies, chemotherapy and radiation— eventually receiving a prognosis of “excellent.” Her experience, along with others going through the same battle, was explored in her documentary “Chasing the Cancer Answer,” a hard-hitting commentary on the disease and how it is being treated and researched in this country and abroad. This special guest fits well with the Speak your Mind theme of this year’s show and we encourage participants to say or write what is on their mind in a professionally-operated photo booth at the venue. Speaking of venue, this year’s event is taking place on Thursday, April 3rd, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino pavilion. The ticket price includes a complimentary beverage and an array of snacks provided by the St. Eugene Resort.

A portion of ticket sales will go directly to the Abreast in the Rockies dragon boat team — a group that is instrumental in raising awareness and helping the community. This registered charity directly raises funds for breast cancer projects in the East Kootenay region and has donated to an Oncology Unit room upgrade, the Sentinel Node purchase (used to locate lymph node involvement) and the recent Digital Mammography unit campaign. Tickets for this event are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Advance tickets are available at the Kootenay Advertiser office (located at 1510-2nd Street North in Cranbrook), at the Cranbrook Daily Townsman (located at at 822 Cranbrook Street North), The Kimberley Daily Bulletin (located at 335 Spokane Street in Kimberley) and at the St. Eugene Resort.

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Southeast Fire Centre urges caution with open burning

Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Southeast Fire Centre The Southeast Fire Centre is asking the public to exercise caution while conducting any outdoor burning activities this spring. As the snow melts, dried grass from last summer gets uncovered and that material can be highly flammable. Almost all wildfires at this time of the year are caused by people and are therefore preventable. Homeowners and industry personnel are encouraged to consult the B.C. FireSmart manual, visit the Wildfire Management Branch website: www.bcwildfire.ca - and take the following precautions: * Ensure that enough people, water and tools are on hand to control the fire and prevent it from escaping. * Do not burn during windy conditions. Weather conditions can change quickly and the wind may carry embers to other combustible material and start new fires. * Create a fireguard at least one metre around the planned fire site by clearing away twigs, grass, leaves and other combustible material. * If you are planning a large burn, consider conducting smaller burns around the perimeter beforehand to create a fuel break and help stop the fire from spreading beyond its intended size. Each of these fires should be kept small and must be completely extinguished before starting a new fire. FAMILY CHARGED from A5

“We had visitors here who had their van broken into, their purse stolen and all the kids’ skates and winter boots taken at Panorama in February 2013,” recalls Invermere resident Sherry Dewey, who noted the RCMP later confirmed it was the Calgary family that had been charged with the thefts. Andrew James Shepherd, 32, of Calgary, is charged with three counts of identity fraud, four counts of

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* Never leave a fire unattended and make sure that your fire is completely extinguished and the ashes are cold to the touch before you leave the area. Windy conditions are expected in the East Kootenay region this weekend (March 21-23, 2014). Winds will tend to be calm in the morning but escalate in the afternoon and evening. If you are planning to do any large-scale industrial burning or conduct a grass burn over 0.2 hectares (Category 3 fires), you must obtain a burn registration number ahead of time by calling 1-888-797-1717. Venting conditions should always be checked before conducting an open burn. If conditions are rated “poor” or “fair”, open burning is restricted. The venting index can be found at www.bcairquality.ca/readings/ ventilation-index.html. In British Columbia, the Wildfire Act specifies a person’s legal obligations when using fire on or within one kilometre of forest land or grassland. If an outdoor burn escapes and causes a wildfire, the person responsible may be held accountable for damages and fire suppression costs. Anyone found in contravention of an open fire prohibition may be issued a ticket for $345 or, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person may be subject to a penalty of up to $10,000 and be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. The Province thanks the public for its continued help in preventing wildfires. If you see flames or smoke, call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or dial *5555 on your cellphone.

fraud under $5,000, and four counts of laundering proceeds of crime, for a total of 11 charges. He appeared in court on Tuesday, March 18th. Carol Lee Shepherd, 52, of Calgary, is charged with four counts of identity fraud, four counts of fraud under $5,000, and two counts of laundering proceeds of crime, for a total of 10 charges. She will next appear in court on Wednesday, March 26th. Darcy Frederick Shepherd, 50, of Calgary, is charged with three counts of identity fraud, four counts of

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fraud under $5,000, and two counts of laundering proceeds of crime, for a total of nine charges. He will appear in court on Tuesday, April 1st. Sarah Annie Savoie, 30, of Calgary, is charged with seven counts of laundering proceeds of crime. She will next appear in court on Thursday, March 27th. The Calgary Police Service would like to thank the RCMP Banff and Columbia Valley detachments, as well as The Home Depot Canada for their assistance with this investigation.

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AND THE VALLEY ROARED WITH LAUGHTER...

Guests laughed at nearly two hours of jokes, impressions, wry observations and more on numerous topics, as Daryl Makk (above) was the headliner for Comedy Night at the Station Pub on Thursday, March 20th. Comedian Serena Shane, left, tackled a few touchy areas of comedy, including cancer, drawing some laughs and a few stony faces from the crowd. PhotoS by DAN WALTON

ENTERTAINMENT

Near-death experience leads pianist Duke Thompson from classical to contemporary style DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

Few musicians can say they’ve focused as much at- by himself with no vocals. tention on the art of audio. Since beginning his career, “It’s all piano – the piano does the singing for me,” Duke has studied various musical programs at col- he said. Before his accident, Duke After steeping his expertise in the genre of clas- leges and universities in Banff, wouldn’t stray from the original sical music, pianist Duke Thompson has begun ap- France, Colorado, and Arizona, composition of classical music. plying the age-old techniques to contemporary and where he earned a Doctorate of Musical Arts. In addition to He practiced for hours on end, original pieces of music. only to still be intimidated by Duke is a classically trained musician, who spent learning about music, he spent the piano and audience. his first 25 years as a professional pianist perfect- 17 years teaching the subject in “It was so unnatural to play ing playing in the styles of composers such as Red Deer, where he still co-owns a blues club note-for-note exactly the way Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart. But called The Vat. the writer composed it,” he said. in 2007, a near-death automobile It is no longer a Duke is cur“Now it is totally an extension of accident put Duke into a coma, scary thing, the rently living me. It is no longer a scary thing, and he awoke from it with a whole piano, but it used to be.” in the state of the piano, but it used to be.” new musical direction. Maryland, in a Though he waited a while be“I decided then I was going to DUKE THOMPSON city near Balfore he composed original mudo what I want to do,” said Duke, sic, Duke said that all of his life who will be performing in Invermere on Wednes- timore, where he works as experiences, “from the good, the day, April 2nd. “Instead of practicing classical music the president of the Maryland bad and the ugly,” are expressed exclusively, he now performs the blues, classic rock Conservatory of Music, which he also founded. The conservathrough his work. favourites, and pieces of his own. “The piano has become a very “With classic rock, a classical technique is some- tory is a non-profit music school good friend,” he said. thing you don’t often hear,” he said, citing the songs which caters to artists of every Pianist Duke Thompson will be bringDuke’s show happens at Christ People are Strange by The Doors and Piano Man by skill level. ing his classical chops to contemporary It’s been about four years since and original tunes when he performs Church Trinity on Wednesday, Billy Joel as two of his popular covers. “That accident seven years ago has been a big eye- Duke’s last show in Invermere. at Christ Church Trinity on Wednesday, April 2nd at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are As always, he’ll be on the piano April 2nd. opener,” he added. Photo submitted $20 each and $10 for students.

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Eagle Ranch launching new WAM! event Erin Knutson Valley Echo Intern

er for WAM! and will head up the wine tastings. There will be four different vintages to choose from. Two local bands, Six-Foot-Two Soul of Blue and Sheberdean will be The first annual wine, art, and music fundraiser for featured as part of the evening’s entertainment. Eight dollars from every ticket the Columbia Valley Arts Counwill be donated to a charity or cil— or WAM! for short — will be non-profit of choice. According held on Saturday March, 29th at to Mrs. Root, the charities will be Eagle Ranch Resort. alternated yearly so that everyThe cultural extravaganza will one gets a turn. include wine tasting, art, hors “Several of the featured artists d’oeuvres, and live music. The will be doing demonstrations, new event, coordinated by Shanthere’s a silent auction and the non Root, dining room manger proceeds from that will go directat Eagle Ranch, promises to be a ly to the Columbia Valley Arts,” fun-filled and culturally rich evesaid Mrs. Root. ning. Mrs. Root said she hopes this “We’re really excited about the year’s WAM! will be “the first of event,” said Mrs. Root, who spent many” such events in the valley, two months carefully organizing the festivities, which span from 6 Eagle Ranch dining room manger Shannon and the start of a cultural tradip.m. to 10 p.m. on March 29th. Root has co-ordinated the first annual WAM! tion that will help charities and Lynn Sorensen of Winemates event, where wine, art, and music are the main showcase the many talents of ECHO FILE PHOTO local artists in the area. and More Inc. is the sommeli- attractions.

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A feast at the Black Forest restaurant T DINER

he Black Forest Steak and Mystery Schnitzel House has been in the valley for more than 40 years. We had not visited in a very long while so we were not sure what to expect. We’re happy to report we were pleasantly surprised! The restaurant looks inviting from the highway with its twinkly lights and interesting wall murals. Inside, the atmosphere is typically Bavarian, including an aviary with beautiful birds. It took a while to get seated but to the credit of the staff, we were ensured someone would be with us shortly. Once seated, the traditionally-dressed waitresses in dirndl dresses were very friendly and efficient. The wine (including a special B.C. wine list) and beer selections are extensive and fit with the German theme. However, it’s disappointing that only the house wine is available by the glass. For starters we selected cucumber salad, Caesar salad and lentil soup. Both salads came with a radish on top (a German obsession!). They were fairly plain and could stand more garlic. The lentil soup was tasty, but beef or ham cubes would have been a welcome addition. We all chose traditional German dishes, but for

those who prefer, the menu has a North American flavour. The main courses all came out at the same time, were hot and looked yummy. The wiener schnitzel (a huge pork cutlet served with lemon wedges, mashed potatoes and veggies) brought back happy memories of childhood meals experienced in the heart of the Black Forest. The kassler (smoked pork loin) was a thick, tender chop cooked to perfection served on sauerkraut with mashed potatoes, red cabbage and fresh vegetables. True comfort food for many, the sauerkraut and red cabbage were sadly unembellished and uninspiring. The rouladen were exceptional and would find favour with any German. Served with spätzle and red cabbage, it’s an authentic German recipe consisting of speck (bacon), onions and pickles wrapped in thinly sliced beef and finished in gravy. Not one bit of Scandia schnitzel (sliced pork tenderloin sautéed with fresh mushrooms, white wine and sour cream sauce, with homemade spätzle and crisp veggies) was left on the plate. We suggested that with such large portions, a wheelbarrow to our car should be part of the service. Apparently, they have a dolly to cart you out if required! See A15

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Tickets available at: The Book Bar & Pynelogs or call 250-342-4423

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The Kootenay Women’s Show 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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Clockwise from above: Ice technician Jason Stevens enjoys taking out the ice at the Invermere Curling Club on Monday, March 24th. Club members Max Ostroff and Vic Briar oversaw the slippery annual operation (photo by Erin Knutson); Braiden Stuart, left, and Jonah Neville share a moment on March 3rd during the renovations at the recreation centre on the Shuswap Band lands as part of a 12-week trades program hosted by College of the Rockies (photo by Michelle Taylor); Columbia Power, one of nine funding corporations who are sponsoring $1,500 for the Environmental Education Leadership Clinic being hosted by Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) in April, were recognized for their contribution on Friday, March 21st. From left, Duncan Whittick of CBEEN, Audrey Repin, director of stakeholder and external relations for Columbia Power and Lori Herrocks, outreach education officer for Parks Canada, congregate at Frater Landing in Invermere (photo by Erin Knutson); A mule deer doe is silhouetted aginst the thin layer of snow on the still-frozen surface of Lake Windermere on the evening of Sunday, March 23rd (photo by Greg Amos).

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BUCKERFIELD’S from A7

The B.C. Chamber needs to remember that it represents businesses in this province — the vast majority of which are small to medium sized enterprises. It is an organization created to look out for its members, and should never be a cheerleader for the provincial government, whether it says it is “free enterprise” or not. The British Columbia Yukon Community Newspapers Association (BCYCNA) is strongly considering pulling out of the blue

box program entirely and starting its own, which poses significant cost issues for the program. As it sits, newspaper is the most valuable recyclable in the box at $120 a ton. That loss in revenue would have to be made up somewhere, and, surprise, surprise, that would be residential taxpayers and businesses. As BCYCNA president Hugh Nicholson says:“Without newspaper recycling, the blue box programs would collapse.” As has been stated earlier, this shift to Multi-Material BC is part of a larger change in provincial regulations that would see the

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responsibility for managing the recycling of packaging and printed paper shift — away from governments and taxpayers and on to industry and their consumers. As part of this new “producer-pay” model, businesses selling packaged goods or supplying printed paper have to now be legally and financially responsible for the costs of recycling. John Hinds, chief executive officer of Newspapers Canada, is also steadfastly against the plan. “The current system is good for the environment, and good for communities to

make decisions about what and how they want to recycle,” said Hinds.“This is transferring it to an international or national group of packagers.” We applaud Buckerfield’s for taking this stand and rising its voice above the chorus that is taking the provincial government to task for the projected change. Mike Klassen Director, Provincial Affairs, B.C. Canadian Federation of Independent Business

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Sixteen-year-old skier Nat McGrath of Invermere (above right) gave the other competitors a run for their money at Spring Shakedown 5 event at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort on Sunday, March 23rd, en route to his third place finish in the men’s 14 to 16-year-old skier category. The annual contest gives skiers and snowboarders a liberal dose of features to make an impression on the judges through a slopestyle and rail competition. Top left: Fairmont’s Jon Downey, 17, is all smiles after landing a jump backwards. Bottom left: snowboarder Cody Robinson, 13, focuses on balance after sliding down a rail. Photos by DAN WALTON

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Trades program offers solution to tough job market ERIN KNUTSON Valley Echo intern

The Intro to Trades Program hosted by the College of the Rockies is giving students between the ages of 16 and 19 an opportunity to experience the trades first hand. Up to 12 high school students and recent graduates are chosen annually to participate (at no cost to them) in the extensive trades program that allows them to gain valuable skills. Four to five tradesmen supervise the kids on various group projects.

“Not only is this program excellent for giving the kids an idea of which trade they would like to move into, it’s fantastic for giving them an early opportunity to learn skills that they will use for the rest of their lives; plumbing, electrical, drywall and auto mechanics,” said Julie Neville, mother of Jonah Neville, who is one of this year’s participants. This year’s groups are completing renovations on the recreation centre (the big white bubble tent) on the Shuswap Band lands. “It’s a nice project and will hopefully lead to a career,” said Doug Clovechok,

campus president of Invermere’s College of the Rockies. “People and value; that’s exciting.” “The kids are improving the value of a building; there is real value and they take pride in it,” said Michelle Taylor, Intro to Trades Program coordinator at the college. By the end of the 12-week program, the participants will have up to $1,200 worth of various trades certifications. The students’ only expenses are the tools they need to do the work. “The nine students participating this year are renovating washrooms, improving handicap specifications and

walkways,” said Mr. Clovechok. “B.C. is crying for people in trades,” he added, noting the job market is difficult “even for people with masters’ degrees.” While the program is facilitated by the college, David Thompson Secondary school principal Darren Danyluk has been helpful in steering some high school students towards the program. “We’re looking for students legitimately interested in the trades,” said Mr. Clovechok. “It provides an early college experience for the participants; it’s a bridge from high school to college.”

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

2004-Volunteer of the Week Bruce Childs, left, and Mike Smith donated their spare time and musical talents to help a group of children get to Victoria to compete in a ukulele competition. ECHO FILE PHOTO

years ago (1959): A four day all expense paid trip to New York was the happy experience of a young Radium Hot Springs couple in March. Mr. and Mrs. Blair Blakley were the lucky winners of an Imperial Oil dealers’ competition. Their prize is a fun-packed itinerary in Toronto and New York.

years ago (1964): Invermere was the first community in East Kootenay to file its Civil Defence Survival Plan. It was based on the premise that between 32,000 and 40,000 Calgary area residents would be evacuated here in case of emergency.

years ago (1969): Vital statistics for the year in the Windermere District were released. There were 61 births, 23 deaths and 33 marriages in 1968.

years ago (1974): Invermere’s new mayor, Henry Delesalle, took the oath of office and allegiance, administered

by village clerk Allan Miller, during the Village of Invermere’s statutory meeting. Also taking the oaths were newly elected alderman Robert Willox and incumbent Joseph Fuller.

years ago (1984): The economic development Commission of the Regional District of East Kootenay was set to disband after the Jan. 6, 1984 resignation of Wilf Nordick, its commissioner. Funding for the approximate $100,000 cost of the commission was expected to be cut off by the province at the end of the year, at which time the regional district would have to put up the money.

years ago (1994): Robert Minhas was the first baby to be born in the valley in 1994. He was due to arrive in the world on Christmas Day but had the good sense to wait until New Year’s Day at 4:55 p.m. to make his appearance, bringing his parents, Raman and Jagtar of Radium Hot Springs a wealth of gifts in the Valley Echo’s

37th Annual First Baby Contest.

years ago (1999): The Motel Norelle in the Wilder neighbourhood was burnt to the ground by the Invermere Volunteer Fire Department to make way for a neighbourhood pub. The building had to be demolished one way or another, so it was decided that the fire department might as well get some training from the building. Built by Anne Hecher and her late husband Rudy almost 40 years before, it was being destroyed to make way for the Station Pub.

years ago (2004): Brodie Godlien experienced a terrible accident that resulted in the loss of both legs below the knee. Brodie’s courage helped him to smile in the face of adversity and get on with his life. “I realize that I’m lucky to be alive, and that’ s all that really counts,” Mr. Godlien concluded of his harrowing ordeal. He thanked residents of the valley for their help.

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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a new career opportunity is coming your way soon. Make the most of this opportunity if change is something you feel you need at this point in your career.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 You are tougher than others suspect, Capricorn, and you will prove your mettle with a difficult task that requires all of your focus and energy to master. Others will be impressed.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, a string of bad luck is not as bad as it seems. Like most things, this, too, shall pass. Keep your chin up, and hang out with friends to keep your mind busy.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Extra spending leaves you a little light in the wallet, Libra. Look for ways to generate some extra income or curtail your spending in the months ahead.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Things are changing, but it’s for the best, Aquarius. Instead of going against the tide, let the waves take you where you need to go. Surprises are in store.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 A great opportunity presents itself this week, Cancer. Focus your energy on making the most of this opportunity, and you will be glad for having done so.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, a bumpy road will soon give way to greener pastures. Ride out this rough patch with a smile on your face, and it will pass quickly without wreaking any significant havoc.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Think about moving in a new direction, Pisces. Change can be a good thing, and you will benefit from embracing change this time.

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Jason Ashley Slovack of Invermere, BC passed away at 15,th,2014 home on March 15 2014atatthe theage ageofof45. 45. Jason was born on on December December 3rd, 3rd, 1968 in Lethbridge, Alberta. Jason was survived by his parents Ken Slovack and Dorothy Robinson, his sister Andrea (Stephen), niece Emma and nephew Ethan, half brother Donald McCormick, and numerous friends and relatives. A private service will be held for Jason at a later date.

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1921 toto Lloyd Lloyd and and Gertrude Gertrude Tegart. Tegart. She was the Dorothy was born on March March 30 30,th,1921 eldest grandchild in in thethe Windermere Valley in 1878. She grandchild ofofArthur ArthurTegart, Tegart,who whosettled settled Windermere Valley in 1878. spent her childhood in Windermere. On September 16th,16, 1944 sheshe married Robert F. She spent her childhood in Windermere. On September 1944 married Robert Woodall, of of Calgary, at at St.St. Peter’s Church in in Windermere. They made their home in F. Woodall, Calgary, Peter’s Church Windermere. They made their home Calgary, where theythey raised fivefichildren. Dorothy’s mainmain focusfocus was was her children and in Calgary, where raised ve children. Dorothy’s her children she her her life life to their upbringing. and devoted she devoted to their upbringing.She Sheloved lovedspending spendingtime timeatat her her summer home in Windermere with family and friends. Dorothy was a dedicated volunteer. She served on the vestry of the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer. She was a Past Queen of Daughters of the Nile and a member of the marching unit, a Past Matron of the O.E.S., a Gold member of the Southern Alberta Pioneers, a seventy year member of the Glencoe Club where she excelled at bowling. th Avenue She owned and operated the Piano & Organ Palace on 17 17th Avenuefor formany manyyears. years. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 57 years, Robert in 2001, and her beloved son Russell in 2006. She is survived by her children Cheryl Lyn Hendry (Jim), Suzette Miller (Bill), Pamela Hilton Huber (Del), Lana Jones (Martin) and daughterin-law Karen Woodall; grandchildren Shawn Hendry (Nicole), Chad Hendry (Jodi), Cindy Beland (Michael), Jill Hendry, Robert Miller (Dionne), Jon Hilton (Jenny), Kimberley Van Steenis (Kevin), Scott Hendry (Andrea), Michael Hilton (Shannon), Brian Woodall (Cheryl), Daniel Pratt, and Evan Burr (Erin); as well as 17 greatgrandchildren. Dorothy is also survived by her siblings Joan, Kenneth, Patricia and her Aunt Alice. She will be forever loved and missed. ‘Until we meet again’ Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 at p.m. 12:30Donations p.m. Donations Elbow Drive DriveS.W. S.W.Calgary, Calgary,AB) AB)onon Monday March 24th, 2014 Monday March 24, 2014 at 12:30 may be may to Southern Alberta Pioneers 3625 SW, - 4 Street SW,AB Calgary, ABorT2S 1Y3 or madebetomade Southern Alberta Pioneers at 3625 - at 4 Street Calgary, T2S 1Y3 Daughters Daughters the Al Nile CEF, Shrine Al Azhar Shrine Centre– at – 101 NW,AB, Calgary, AB, of the Nile of CEF, Azhar Centre at 5225 1015225 Street NW,Street Calgary, T3L 1S4. T3L 1S4. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Dorothy Woodall, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Calgary, AB, T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.

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HIRING 2 FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANTS!!!!! Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-time, Shift, Overtime, Days, Evenings, Weekends, Flexible $10.50/ hr for 40hrs/wk, Some high school, Will train. Duties: Take customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; orders; Prepare, heat and finish simple food items; Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs; Portion and wrap foods; Package take-out food; Stock refrigerators and salad bars; Keep records of the quantities of food used, Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit, Remove kitchen garbage and trash, Sweep and mop floors, Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs; Set tables; Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas. Other Information: Excellent opportunity for Students, First Nations or New Immigrants FAX RESUME TO: JUSTIN ATTERBURY 1(250) 342-8889

The sale will be on Saturday April 12th, 2014 at Real Storage LP (Windermere) 1508 Highway 93/95, Windermere, British Columbia, V0B 2L1. The goods may be viewed at 12:00 PM. All bids are sealed and are for the entire contents of the storage unit. Payment can be made with cash, debit card or credit card.

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2 solid wood doors â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ 2 solid wood doors (Excellent condition) (Excellent condition) Small utility trailer â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Small utility trailer 18â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; shed â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ 18â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; shed Vice and stand â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Vice and stand Washer and dryer â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Washer and dryer Patio doors â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Patio doors â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ STIHL Chainsaw STIHL Chainsaw Magnum â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ 6 heavy 3â&#x20AC;? x 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 6 heavy 3â&#x20AC;? x 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122; metal pipes metal pipes

Everything is negotiable Call Keith at 250-342-4660 Summer Route Sales Representative Frito Lay is Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastest growing snack food company thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s looking for energetic, independent and motivated individuals to join our team over the summer as Route sales Representatives in Invermere, BC. At Frito Lay Canada, you will have the opportunity to learn what it takes to develop and sustain a growing snack food business and stretch your current skills by selling, delivering and marketing our products to a set group of retailers. As a summer route sales representative you need to have great customer service skills; a desire to be outside and physically active; an interest in working on your own with minimal supervision; a competitive streak and the drive to be the best. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply online at www.pepsico.com

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PRIMARY Teachers Wanted in Shanghai Are you tired of being on the TOC list? There are opportunities for BC and Alberta qualified teachers at Shang Yin Canadian International Primary School in Shanghai. Successful applicants will teach Canadian curriculum in English. Contact Brian Butcher at bdbutcher@telus.net for more information.

Trades, Technical AUTOMOTIVE Technician needed immediately in Vernon BC. We are a busy independent shop doing all types of diagnosing, maintenance and repairs. Wages are $25/hr but negotiable. We are located in the desirable North Okanagan. obcauto@gmail.com 250-545-3378

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits. Further details can be found at www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259.

Services

Psychics FREE 15 Minute psychic reading for 1st time callers specializing in reuniting lovers answers to all life’s questions call free now 1-888-271-9281.

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A STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders JD 892D LC excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com WANTED:Construction Equipment, Excavators, Backhoes, Dozers, Motor graders, wheel loaders, Forestry Equipment. Any condition. We all so do scrap metal clean up and Estate clean up. References available. 250-260-0217.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? STEEL BUILDING Sale... Big year-end clear out continued! 20x20 $3,915. 25x28 $4,848. 30x32 $6,339. 32x34 $7,371. 40x50 $12,649. 47x68 $16,691. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

MILITARIA, Medals, Badges & Coin Collections Wanted. Major collector/dealer will pay cash for your collection. Call CEF 604-727-0137

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Auto Loans. All Credit Approved. Bad Credit Guru. www.badcreditguru.com or call 1.844.843.4878

Transportation

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Boats Auto Financing Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Real Estate Mobile Homes & Parks

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RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

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Invermere Centre: 1 bdrm apartment, available immediately, central location, parking at your door, laundry on site, one year lease, N/P, N/S. Call Sharon 250-688-1365

Merchandise for Sale

FULLY furnished 2 bedroom townhouse across from Tim Horton’s. 1 and 1/2 baths, 6 appliances, parking for 2 vehicles, single car garage. $900./mth. Utils & cable included. Call 778-214-1744 or 403-852-7636

Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 778-281-0030 FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045. www.dollars4guns.com

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DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com

2 bdrm furnished suite, 5 appliances, adults, no pets, N/S. Quiet neighbourhood, walking distance to downtown. $750/mth + utilities. 250-342-7096

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. Executive 1,600 sq.ft. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, FF with W/D, 2 fridge’s, right down to sheets. Private and on the water to play. 1st growth ﬁr beams/wood ceilings and ﬂoors. 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. SMALL, but nice, one bedroom house in Wilmer, with wood stove and large yard. $700/mth. Sorry no dogs and N/S. 250-342-8377 after 6:00pm.

Open House

4971 McGrath Ave., Canal Flats th 1pm4 pm.Saturday SaturdayMarch March2929, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. , 2014

Executive 5 bedroom, 3 bath home with many upgrades on a .34 acre lot with triple garage, $299,900.00 . oversize double garage, $299,900.00. Commercial/ Industrial

NEWS

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evidence made it clear that the jake brake applied together with “No, nothing like that,” said Mr. the foot brake exacerbated the Bagri, who also testified he had jackknifing of the tractor trailer. never seen the other vehicle, nor “The sole cause of this accident had he looked at photos of the was the locking up of the rear accident later on. wheels with the use of the jake Mr. Bagri testified he had the brake, the roadway was wet on a jake brake — curve with a trailer which is similar to unloaded,” he said. an engine brake “The jake brake — on the third setbrought on maxiting while descendmum stoppage of ing. Mr. Korchinski the rear tractor earlier testified his unit, causing the school teaches jackknife.” drivers to use jake Mr. Doerksen brakes to descend countered that the in good conditions, problem with Mr. but to avoid using Bagri’s defence is them, or use them his choices “created extremely lightly, a situation he didn’t when going downJudge Grant Sheard need to be in.” hill in snow, ice or “He was in over rain. Conditions were wet, rainy his head,” said Mr. Doerksen, citand slick on the day of the acci- ing similar cases in which drivdent. ers were convicted of dangerous Mr. Korchinski also testified driving causing death. He noted speed advisory signs give the Mr. Bagri’s misapplication of his uppermost recommended speed truck’s jake brakes played a big for small vehicles during good role in the crash — but even conditions. more importantly he was driving Both sides made closing argu- over the centre line at the time of ments on Thursday, March 20th. the collision. Defence lawyer Selwyn Russel “This is not a momentary Chamberlain asserted his client lapse,” Mr. Doerksen said. “He was non-negligent, saying the er- deliberately put his vehicle over ror was due to the use of the jake the centre line to try to carry brake and other circumstances. speed around the corner.” “Though the results of this The trial was carried out by accident were devastating, my judge alone, with no jury presclient did not act negligibly,” he ent. Judge Grant Sheard’s decisaid. “The cause of this accident sion will be issued when the trial had nothing to do with the failure resumes on Monday, April 28th. to check or not check the brakes. Mr. Chamberlain said he will be It would appear as far as all regu- involved in a two-month trial in lations are concerned, the me- Newfoundland at that time, and chanical brakes were properly declined to appear via telephone; adjusted.” instead, an agent will appear on “(Mr. Bagri) was trying to hit the his behalf. service brakes opposed to the If Mr. Bagri is found guilty, a jake brake just before the acci- sentencing hearing will be in May dent,” he said, noting the expert at the earliest. TRIAL from A3

Commercial/ Industrial

UP TO 6 MONTHS RENT FREE 1,000–1,400 square feet of

RETAIL/OFFICE/COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE HIGH-TRAFFIC FRONTAGE Fairmont Village Mall.

CALL 250-341-7345

The Howard family from Palo Alto, California were killed when the tractor trailer driven by Jaswinder Singh Bagri slammed into their SUV in July 2011. Photo submitted

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Confessions of a Curber We’re ready... are you?

My next vehicle came from a used car wholesaler*. There was nothing wrong with it, but he couldn’t find a dealer who wanted it. I gladly took it off his hands. How hip was I? I had a new source of newer vehicles that would come right to me. “Two-year-old car for sale. No previous accident history reported, only 35,000km on it. Call with offer.” Shortly after, I got a call from a young man. His car had just broken down, and he needed a new one fast. He agreed to meet me at the local construction site where he worked. He was just finishing up his lunch when I arrived. He was wearing his construction uniform and I immediately noticed his tired eyes. I felt bad for the poor fellow, and I was glad that I was selling him a reliable vehicle. He didn’t need another headache on top of everything. I even knocked $500 off the price I wanted. It was a smooth transaction. The guyy looke looked edd hhappy and thanked me immensely ely forr all the help. I beamed back at him. Around 5:00 a.m. the next morning, I got a call. It was the construction ructioon worker, yelling so loudly that I could barely ely uunderstand him. “THEY TOOK IT AWAY,” ” he said over and over again. “REPOSSESSED!” !” I hung up on him and triedd to make sense of the situation. Why would the ld th he car be taken away in the middle of the he night? n Who’s “they”? Liens. Of course. The car ha had ad a lien on it. That’s why it wouldn’t sell ell on a lot. The bank must have seized it due to an unpaid balance. As before, I panicked. I didn’t idnn’t want to get involved in this right now. w. Sure, S I sold him the car, but how was I supposed seed to know it had

a lien on it? I realized the wholesaler* had scammed me! If that fellow had asked for a CarProof history report or even a provincial lien search, I’d be the one screaming. Over the next several hours, I kept letting my phone go to voicemail – I couldn’t bear speaking to the young man. I knew I had to switch phones again. I felt a bit ashamed. But I needed to be selfish about this. At this point, the best thing for me was cash. And lots of it. *Wholesaler – Vehicle sellers may call themselves auto brokers or wholesalers to sound legitimate and cheaper. But if they’re selling to private buyers, they must be licensed as a dealer. Like any curber - an individual posing as a private seller but selling vehicles as a business – wholesalers and brokers offer none of the protection the law provides for purchases from a Vehicle Sales Authority licensed dealer. Walt learned that lesson, sson, but his buyer paid the price.

“They took it away,” he said over and over gain. “REPOSSESSED!” again.

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RECRUITMENT

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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

to give your business maximum exposure for your advertising dollar?

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Sales ~ Service ~ Installation

Business of the Week

UNIVERSAL DOORS & EXTERIORS Arnold Scheffer

250-342-6700

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Diekri Technology Inc. DT has been in operation since 2010. We have been supporting information technology in the Invermere area with an emphasis on small to medium businesses. We provide technology solutions from computer repair to proactive support. We also provide purchasing the right computer technology for your needs. Our goal is to manage technology rather than let it manage us. Far too often, if technology isn’t suitably controlled, we find that it generates business downtime and, possibly, lost revenue. We do not need to rely on band-aid answers! A single computer crash or the accidental deletion of data can result in costly repairs and sometimes even more costly downtime, but with diligent planning and reliable support, you can rest assured that your computer and its contents are safe and secure. Sponsored by:

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Sholinder & MacKay

Sand & Gravel

Complete line of aggregate products for construction and landscaping Office:

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

250-342-2844

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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:

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(office)