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Agricultural and Jumbo resolutions to get provincial vote STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com Provincial government funding for Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort continues to generate talk in the Kootenay region and last week was the subject of a resolution at the annual Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Government (AKBLG) meeting in Creston. The amended resolution, introduced by Invermere, was for the association to inform the province that it is strongly opposed to the funding of any municipalities without residents. “It (the resolution) received strong support; there were only a handful of people that voted against it,” said Invermere mayor Gerry Taft. The issue of public funding for Jumbo municipality has leapt to provincial attention in recent weeks, after the resort municipality released a five-year financial plan projecting about $200,000

a year in revenue, the main source of ed resolution asking the B.C. governwhich is B.C.’s Small Community Grant. ment to delay passing Bill 24 (which The district of Invermere had, after proposes changes to the Agricultural discussion at the March 25th Inver- Land Reserve) in order to consult with mere council meeting, written a letter the public, the Union of British Coto the provincial government asking it lumbia Municipalities (or UBCM) and to re-allocate the grant money (which is other affected parties. A group of Cresavailable to all B.C. municipalities with ton area farmers gathered outside the fewer than 19,000 people) earmarked meeting to protest Bill 24 and several for Jumbo to the Association of Koote- farmers and food producers in the Conay and Boundary Local Governments. lumbia Valley, including Winderberry The issue prompted radio commentary Nurseries co-owner Oliver Egan, had by Mr. Taft and expressed concern Jumbo mayor Greg about the bill earliDeck and sparked er this month. a heated exchange The association in the provincial meeting also inlegislature. cluded information Association sessions on broadmembers at the band service gaps meeting also in the Kootenay passed (with a A handful of agricultural producers voiced region; efforts by few dissenting their opinion outside the AKBLG meeting. Canadian Pacific to voters) an amendCRESTON VALLEY ADVANCE PHOTO use new technol-

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ogy to help prevent train derailment on its longer trains; and a presentation from the Columbia River Treaty Local Government Committee on enhancing the Columbia River Treaty. There were also several workshop on provincial legislation tabled this year that would see municipal government terms increase from three years to four years and would put limits on campaign spending in municipal elections by candidates and by third parties. The Canadian Pacific session was particularly informative, according to Mr. Taft. “They have sensors on the train that detect heat and other factors that could cause problems with a wheel or axle; they are using this technology to try and identify problems before they result in derailments,” said Mr. Taft. Both the Jumbo-inspired resolution and the Bill 24-inspired resolution are now referred to the UBCM convention in the fall for further consideration.

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FLUMMOXED FELINE... Invermere Fire Rescue chief Roger Ekman had a surprise for a cougar in the neighbourhood near David Thompson Secondary School on Thursday, April 10th. After observing the cougar having stashed a deer it killed under his fifth wheel trailer, Mr. Ekman, a district employee and conservation officer Lawrence Umsonst removed the deer. Mr. Umsonst left behind a motion-activated camera set up at ground level. When the cougar returned just before midnight to retrieve its snack, it searched for a few minutes before levelling an unimpressed stare at the camera. The cougar remains in the area, and any sightings should be reported by calling the Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) line at 1-877-952-7277. PhotoS SUBMITTED

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Investigation underway after Fairmont dog attack GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

A Regional District of East Kootenay dog control officer is investigating after a pair of pitbull terriers attacked and killed a small dog and injured the dog’s owner in Fairmont Hot Springs on Tuesday, April 8th. Fairmont homeowner Rory Sinclair did not directly witness the attack on Hot Springs Road, but found himself speeding behind a vehicle in the aftermath, jotting down a license plate as the dog’s owners, a young couple from Alberta, hastily left the area. His wife Erica and his young son did witness the attack from their fenced yard, in which their neighbour’s small Havanese dog — a similar breed to a bichon frise — was attacked, thrown to safety over the fence into their

yard, and died within minutes. The dog’s owner was knocked down and suffered cuts that required stitches. The owners of the two dogs went back to Alberta shortly after the incident occurred just before noon, Columbia Valley RCMP confirmed. “I know my wife’s carrying it with her because it was a very traumatic situation — it was a nice day, then boom, out of nowhere, these two dogs, from far away saw this owner and his dog, and there was no hesitation,” said Mr. Sinclair. “It was so easy for them to do it, it was scary. She’s still thinking about it.” “I have a three-month-old and a three-year-old inside of the fence, and who knows what these two dogs would’ve done if they’d got over the fence; they were in blood mode,” he said. The dog control officer was on the scene within about 10 minutes of the

attack, said Mr. Sinclair. “The dog control officer could have done something if he was here; he was here in the time that he could get here, and of course these people had high-tailed it and were gone. They were going 120 kilometres per hour down our road; I followed them, and they were gunning it. It was a goose chase.” RCMP remind Invermere residents to contact Invermere Dog Control if they have any issues with dogs, and for rural residents to contact Regional District of East Kootenay dog control if incidents arise.

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The Invermere Public Library has recently launched an online community survey as a way to collect feedback from Columbia Valley residents. “It is important for us to hear from the people that we provide services to,” said library director Nicole Pawlak. “The responses that we collect will be used to help us make decisions about future programming and services that we offer at the library.” The library will be reviewing its strategic plan in May of this year and the results of the survey will help to shape

the library’s short term and long term goals. “We are hoping that we will hear from not only our regular library users but also from people who don’t use the library very often, if at all,” explained Ms. Pawlak. There are three ways to complete the short library survey. It can be accessed online from a home computer at www.suveymonkey.com/s/invermerelibrarysurvey, in the library from one of the library computers, or by filling out a paper copy of the survey which is also available at the library. The link to the online survey will be live until Saturday, May 10th.

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Otters hoping to swim with bigger fish DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

Local band Otters are taking themselves to the next level in the recording studio, after making some headway in the 2014 CBC Searchlight Contest. With 13 tracks recorded over several lengthy evening sessions at Windermere’s Woodshop Productions studio from last week through Monday, April 14th, Otters are looking forward to putting out a self-titled album as early as June. That will be just a few months after Otters recently made some noise in the Searchlight contest, which drew in more than 4,000 bands from across Canada. After the latest round of voting concluded last weekend, Otters didn’t quite make the cut among the 25 bands looking to move on in CBC’s Kelowna (Radio West) region. “We’ve been around for a long time not doing anything, and over the last few years really tried to start playing shows and get out there a little,” said lead singer Al Fraser, speaking to the Valley Echo on Monday. “We’re finishing up tonight in the studio with Ben Cameron.” Along with Al, Otters are Andrew Turgeon on bass guitar, Ryan Stimming on drums and vocals, and Nick King on rhythm guitar and vocals. The band was also recording music late last year, adding a track to the Christmas in the Valley album which

came out in December. The Searchlight contest’s top prize awards the firstplace finishers with $20,000 in music equipment, professional studio time, and an opening spot on a high-profile music showcase. Each band competing in the Searchlight contest is allowed to upload one song to show listeners what they’re about. From Otters musical inventory, they decided upon their song Black Water. In defining their rock and roll style, Black Water almost sounds as though it was recorded in the 1970s, but with grunge-era distortion. And it’s meant to be listened to loud. “We’re not exactly a Sunday afternoon matinée kind of band,” Al said. “It’s cool we made it to round two with that recording,” he added, noting the album currently underway will have a much cleaner sound thanks to extensive mixing. The album version of Black Water promises to sound “a little more polished,” said Al. Otters will be performing at a private staff party live on Monday, April 21st at Panorama Mountain Village for the year-end party, and were recently booked to play the 2014 MusicFest at Pynelogs Cultural Centre in August. More of their tracks can be heard for free at soundcloud.com/ottersmusic . - With files from Greg Amos

ATTENTION TO Those Impacted by the March 4-11, 2014 Major Flooding Those impacted by the recent flooding event may be eligible for financial support under British Columbia’s Disaster Financial Assistance Program. Assistance is available to qualifying homeowners, residential tenants (renters), small business owners, farm owners, charitable organizations and local government bodies that incurred more than $1,000 of uninsurable damage during the period March 4-11, 2014, and that are situated within the geographic boundaries of the Regional District of East Kootenay (Electoral Areas A,B,C,E), City of Kimberley, City of Cranbrook, Village of Canal Flats, City of Fernie and St. Mary’s Band. Assistance is limited to providing 80 percent of eligible items that are considered essential to a home, livelihood or charitable service, for the portion of the claim that exceeds $1,000. To apply for financial assistance, individuals must complete and return an Application for Disaster Financial Assistance. Application forms are available from the Emergency Management BC web site at: http://www.embc.gov.bc.ca/em/dfa_claims/dfa.html, Government Agent offices, most local government offices, Emergency Management BC regional offices, or by e-mailing the EMBC Recovery Office in Victoria at DFA@gov.bc.ca or calling toll-free 1-888-257-4777. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible but no later than July 2, 2014 to: By mail: Ministry of Justice Emergency Management BC PO Box 9201 Stn Prov Govt Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1 By fax: 250-952-5542 By e-mail: DFA@gov.bc.ca

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Tournament helps raise Rockies funds JENNY BARR Valley Echo work experience student

The first annual Columbia Valley Adult Recreation Hockey Tournament took place last weekend (April 12th and 13th) and drew eight teams excited to play some spring hockey. The event raised approximately $2,500 towards the Columbia Valley Rockies Junior B hockey club, who plan on putting some of the money towards their fundraising drive for a new bus. Eight teams in two divisions participated in the event, including Walkers Warriors, the Badgers, Dunlop, YPC, Grants Foods, Canal Flats Vipers, and teams from Cranbrook and Carstairs, Alberta. The organizers plan on making this tournament an annual event, with hopefully more teams involved in future tournaments. Columbia Valley Rockies vice president Graeme Anderson thanks all who participated and gave a special thanks to Grant Kelly and Radium Resort.

RDEK Public Hearing Notice Bylaw 2431

Bylaw Amendment - Edgewater The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Kayhay Holdings Ltd. to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the zoning designation of the subject property to facilitate the creation of a recreational vehicle park. The subject property is located in the Dry Gulch area and is shown on the attached map. Bylaw No. 2431 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 279, 2013 (Dry Gulch / Kayhay Holdings Ltd.)” will amend the zoning designation of the subject property from R-1, Single Family Residential Zone and from R-MP, Mobile Home Park Zone to RES-1, Recreational Accommodation Zone. A public hearing will be held at: Edgewater Community Hall 4818 Selkirk Avenue Edgewater, BC Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G, and the Village of Radium Hot Springs. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.

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Ghosts of developments past coming to life DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

Editor’s note: this is the first of a twopart series exploring the aftermath of the Columbia Valley’s housing boom-andbust through the past decade. This week focuses on developments within the Invermere boundaries. Remnants of the global recession are evident throughout the valley with many stalled construction projects having sat dormant for years. The most notable repercussions from the market crash in Invermere are seen in CastleRock Estates and Grizzly Ridge Properties Inc. (both of which are now owned by the same developer), Pine Ridge Mountain Resort, and the townhouses across from the Invermere and District hospital on 10th Avenue. More than five years after the financial collapse, Invermere’s housing market is showing steady signs of revival. But the impact in the valley wasn’t felt in sync with the rest of the world. “There wasn’t a clear cut time from when things just stopped,” said Invermere mayor Gerry Taft, adding that many people in the valley were reluctant to accept the reality of the global recession. “Even after the stock market crashed in late 2008, there wasn’t any immediate noticeable impact,” he said. “Things kept proceeding as normal; there were still projects being built and things being finished.” But by the summer of 2009, nearly every project in town had either completed construction or ground to a halt, he said. Though many of the stalled projects happened in developing subdivisions, Mr. Taft said that half-finished multi-

family units have a bigger impact on a community. “When you have a multifamily building that gets partially constructed and then they stop construction part way through, what you see is the shell of a building that just sits empty,” he said. Subdivisions, on the other hand, are generally completed in a phased approach, which grow in stages through market demand, reducing the risk of buildings going unsold through incremental expansion. Grizzly Ridge began developing land on the southwest corner of Invermere, Colours fading are about the only changes to occur in Phase Three of the CastleRock but never broke ground on a building before the proj- subdivision since 2009, as development began on dozens of lots before CastleRock Estates Ltd. claimed bankruptcy. Photo by Dan Walton ect stalled. Before CastleRock was Association to come up with an overall it was passed years ago, zoning acquired by CastleRock Estates Limited Partnership (a Griz- plan,” said the president of Grizzly Ridge was approved for commercial developments in CastleRock, but Mr. zly Ridge subsidiary), the subdivision Properties Inc., Mark Himmelspach. He said that 15 out of the 45 lots in Himmelspach doesn’t see it happenwas owned by CastleRock Estates Ltd., which claimed bankruptcy shortly phase three were sold before the bank- ing too soon. “It’s part of the broader vision,” he after the recession began. Until Cas- ruptcy. Because sewer and power had tleRock was purchased in January, it not been installed at that point, those 15 said, adding it’s currently not known was in the possession of creditors, landowners had no way of developing which phase of development commerwhich prevented any further develop- their lots. Mr. Himmelspach said that cial properties will come about. See A12 ment. CastleRock was in the midst of sewer and power installation is now undeveloping its third phase when bank- derway, and the rest of the lots in ruptcy was declared by the original Phase 3 are intended to be on the market by the end of spring. developers. “We’d like to attract a lot more Phase three has had much of its infrastructure laid out and will continue as primary home owners, but realplanned, but details of further phases istically there will be a combinaare meant to be tion of both (primary and sechave not yet been decided upon. celebrated! “We are going to be working with ondary).” THIS WEEK’S WINNER: Still applicable from when the (CastleRock Estates) Community

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Vicious dog attack a cause for concern GREG AMOS editor@invermerevalleyecho.com

A jarring dog attack in Fairmont Hot Springs should be a wake up call to many valley residents. While the animal threats we’re often made aware of involve bears, cougars and other wildlife, it’s worth considering the dangers posed by supposedly domesticated animals. A small dog was savagely attacked and killed in the incident last Tuesday, and if not for a fence separating a pair of vicious

dogs from a youngster inside, there could have been a far worse outcome. Obviously the dogs themselves cannot be blamed for much of this. While certain breeds may have more aggressive tendencies, it’s ultimately up to owners to ensure their dogs are well-trained and leashed when they need to be. A dog control officer in the regional district’s electoral areas F and G can seize or detain a dangerous dog in the interest of public safety, reads the regional district’s website. It defines a dangerous dog as “one that has seriously

injured a person or companion animal or is likely to do so”. Interestingly, the cost of a dog license for a pit bull terrier is $1,000 in the Columbia Valley — where any other breed would cost a maximum of $30 to get licensed. While the local licensing fees won’t apply to out-of-province dog owners, it’s a good step to ensure local owners of such breeds take responsibility, financial and otherwise, for their animals. It’s clearly needed to keep people and pets safe — at least until such time as all dog owners get the message.

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was in Creston last week Regional for the yearly conference of the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments, which is comprised of the Electoral Area Directors from the Regional Districts of East Kootenay, Central Kootenay, and Kootenay Boundary, and the mayors and councillors of all the municipalities within these Regional Districts. The conference has a reputation for educational seminars for elected officials and good resolutions related to improving provincial government policy and legislation. Often these resolutions get lost in the labyrinth of Victoria, or take ages to be instituted, but they do have impact in that they represent the views of the people of the region. Two resolutions stand out this year. The City of Nelson presented a relatively polite resolution critical of the recent proposed changes to the Agricultural Land Reserve, and this was quickly amended to demand that the government go no further with any changes to the Agricultural

Land Commission Act without consulting the regions and the agricultural industry. The resolution went through nearly unanimously. Following its December 2013 meeting, the board of directors of the Regional District of East Kootenay sent a letter to the Premier, ERRY the Minister of Agriculture, and the Minister Responsible for Core Review asking for clarification of proposed changes to the Agricultural Land Commission and for the opportunity for consultation. We have had no acknowledgement or reply to our letter. The second resolution presented by the District of Invermere was amended to state that the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments inform the government of B.C. that they are strongly opposed to funding any municipalites in which there are no residents. Again, this resolution passed nearly unanimously. Clearly the members of the association were upset that Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality, which has no residents, and whose

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unelected council meetings average fourteen minutes in length, have been granted one million dollars over the next five years to sustain a dream. Many councillors and directors would love to get even a small portion of that grant money. One of the best sessions, in my opinion, was a discussion around the safety of railway operations.We are fortunate in our region not to have as much of the dangerous goods traffic that goes through other areas. I was impressed with the presentation by CP Rail on their operational safety and emergency response programs. Throughout the conference, we sampled local foods produced in the Creston Valley: wines, fruit juices, cheese, breads and honey, dairy and meats. Obviously this local food production is an important part of the way of life in the Creston region, just as it will be here in the Columbia Valley as we welcome the opportunities to supply the increasing demand for locally grown food. Gerry Wilkie is the Regional District of East Kootenay director for Area G, and can be reached at gdwilkie@cyberlink.bc.ca .

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Kootenay East MLA Bennett bites back Dear Editor, Critical opinions are part of the business and reality of politics and I am accustomed to that criticism. I have always been able to sleep soundly at night by the absolute unshakeable belief that what I am doing as an MLA and minister is in the best long-term interests of the majority of people, especially the people of the East Kootenay.You don’t have to agree with me, but I wouldn’t support it if I didn’t believe in it. Of course, it matters what others think and I respect opposing opinions, but getting elected as a majority government gives us the right and the responsibility to take the positions we believe in. Furthermore, I did not get into politics to hide from the difficult issues, like the Agricultural Land Commission or Jumbo Glacier Resort. I will debate in public anyone who wants to have that debate about either issue. When the facts are laid on the table and the public are able to rationally assess why I have taken positions, I am comfortable that I will be judged fairly. What frankly does trouble me is the reckless, irresponsible commentary like Ms. Trigg’s editorial. Putting me in the same category as Rob Ford and Alison Redford goes to my personal integrity, not my position on issues. In 13 years of vicious B.C. politics, I have never been accused of misusing public funds or inappropriate personal conduct, let alone criminal conduct. I was recently elected with the third largest majority of all 85 BC Liberal candidates, for the fourth consecutive election, in a constituency that has a long history of electing NDP Members.

Ms.Trigg, as a professional journalist, should be embarrassed by her silly prediction of my imminent political demise. Since when does a newspaper editor mindlessly publish NDP rhetoric as her own opinion? On the Jumbo file, this editor should at least acknowledge that one of the two First Nations in the region, the Shuswap, actively support Jumbo Glacier Resort and that many local people support the project because of the jobs and opportunities a world class green resort would bring. Perhaps she should review the newspaper’s archives and read some of the supportive comments current Invermere mayor Gerry Taft made about the Jumbo Glacier Resort project before he had to worry about votes. She did not bother to interview me about the Agricultural Land Commission changes and is apparently completely unaware that ranchers in the region have been asking me for 13 years to make these changes.As fourth generation rancher Randy Reay said recently, “trying to score political points will not feed anyone.” Joe Taylor, one of your longest serving farmers in the Columbia Valley contacted me to tell me that the narrow, unfair decisions of the Agricultural Land Commission made his life as a farmer almost unbearable during his 40-plus years on his Windermere land. Other East Kootenay ranchers like Jordy Thibeault, Barry Miner and Faye Street have recently said the majority of ranchers in the region support the changes, although a few vocal ones do not. A good newspaper would investigate this issue by talking to all sides and sticking to the issues. It would not use the newspaper to attack my character. Disagree with me all you want but stooping to the kind of personal, vindictive and dishonest attack that soiled this newspaper is a reflection on the newspaper and the editor, not on me. BILL BENNETT KOOTENAY EAST MLA

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Associate editor Nicole Trigg responds: In Minister Bill Bennett’s response to last week’s editorial, he interprets the concluding rhetorical question of “how many gaffes will it take before it’s bye bye Bennett” as a “silly prediction of (his) imminent political demise.” Silly, yes, if the literary use of a rhetorical question was to summon a direct answer. It is a well-known fact Mr. Bennett heads up one of the strongest BC Liberal ridings in the province. But a rhetorical question does not require a response. Instead, it encourages the reader to consider a viewpoint. In this case, the viewpoint encouraged was critical analysis of Mr. Bennett’s performance as one of B.C.’s most powerful politicians in light of several recent contentious issues affecting everyone, regardless of party affiliations — use of tax dollars, provincial revenue, hydro rates, and new legislation. However, in misunderstanding the message, Mr. Bennett has provided a direct answer, in which he states: • I am “putting him in the same category as Rob Ford and Allison Redford.” Another misunderstanding of literary technique; this time, use of a simile comparing sagging popularity levels of prominent Canadian politicians, not the reasons behind their respective downfalls. The editorial clearly lists the unique reasons, in my opinion, that pertain to Mr. Bennett. • My commentary is “reckless and irresponsible” when, in fact, it was his own highly publicized remarks in legislature during ALR discussions — that he got a “kick” out of the 100 mile diet but if he stuck to it all that he would eat was hay — which inspired my critical commentary in See A9 the first place.

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WEEKLY Beat 20TH : SUNDAY

• 5 - 9 p.m.: Hang out night • 7 a.m.: Resurrection Sunday at the Summit Youth Centre. Have “Sonrise” service. Joint service an event you’d APRIL 23rd - 29th with the valley churches at Kinslike listed? Email men Beach. it to: production@ • 10 a.m.: Easter Egg Hunt at North 23RD : WEDNESDAY invermerevalleyecho. Street in Windermere, presented • 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.: Seniors’ Day at the com by the Windermere Community Invermere Library on the 2nd and Association. 4th Wednesday of each month. Bus • 10:30 a.m.: Easter Sunday ser- provided. For more information or vice at Lake Windermere Alliance to pre-register, contact 250-342-6416 APRIL 16th - 22nd Church. or visit invermere.bclibrary.ca. • 10:30 a.m.: Easter Sunday service at Christ Church Trinity. (Winder- 24TH : THURSDAY 16TH : WEDNESDAY • 7:30 p.m.: AGM for the Winder- mere Valley Shared Ministry) • 2 p.m.: Monthly Museum Meeting mere Valley Rural Range Patrol at at the Windermere Valley Museum. the Windermere Community Hall. • 5 - 9 p.m.: Karaoke at the Summit Youth Centre.

17TH : THURSDAY

25TH : FRIDAY

• 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Thursday at the Curling Rink. • 3 - 5 p.m.: EK Senior Caregiver’s Network, every 3rd Thursday at Columbia Garden Village dining room. Caregiver support group meets the third Thursday of every month. For info call Darla at 250-342-2808. • 5:30 p.m.: Maundy Thursday Dinner at Christ Church Trinity. (Windermere Valley Shared Ministry)

18TH : FRIDAY

• 12 p.m.: Good Friday service at Christ Church Trinity. (Windermere Valley Shared Ministry) • 12 - 6 p.m.: Columbia Valley Spring Trade Show, at the Big Tent, Capilo Way (Hwy 93/95). Also April 19th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • 7 p.m.: Good Friday service at the Lake Windermere Alliance Church. Joint service with the Valley Christian Assembly.

19TH : SATURDAY

• 1 p.m.: Courageous Hearts “Storage Wars” at Real Storage. Live auction of donation-stuffed storage units. To donate, contact Real Storage. For more info, check out www. courageousheartsgrowth.com. • 1 - 5 p.m.: Spring Hike & Photography workshop with the Summit Youth Centre. • 7 p.m.: Courageous Hearts Fundraising Kickoff at Copper Point Resort. Appies, desserts, DJ and a silent auction. The first recipient will be Jer Donald. Tickets $40, available at Syndicate and Thredz. Check out www.courageousheartsgrowth.com. • 7:30 p.m.: Easter Vigil Service at Christ Church Trinity. (Windermere Valley Shared Ministry)

21ST : MONDAY

• 5 p.m.: Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley Copper Point Resort Annual General Meeting. 5 p.m. Registration, 5:30 p.m. AGM. • 6 - 11 p.m.: Movie and popcorn at the Summit Youth Centre. • 7 p.m.: 2nd annual Hospice Butterfly Gala at Copper Point Resort. Features a three-course meal, live entertainment by Valley Forged, silent and live auctions. Tickets $50, all proceeds to benefit the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley. Tickets at: Meet on Higher Ground (Radium), All Things Beautiful and Columbia Garden Village (Invermere), and Smoking Waters Coffee Co. (Fairmont).

• 7 p.m.: Bingo at the Canal Flats 26TH : SATURDAY Civic Centre, on the 1st and 3rd • 9 a.m.: Columbia Valley CyMonday of each month. cling Society annual bike swap at the Invermere Community Center. Bring in gear from 9 - 11 a.m., 22ND : TUESDAY • 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Wildsight Inver- there is a toonie charge to bring mere branch is setting up a booth in gear. Sale is from 11:30 a.m. to on Earth Day at Valley Foods to ask 1 p.m. Pick up money and/or unthe public to “write a message to sold gear from 1-2 p.m. the Earth” on material provided. • 10 - 11 a.m.: Valley Pride cleanup We will then compile together and in Invermere (Pothole Park), Winhang up for all to see. Coffee will dermere (Community Hall), Edgebe provided, as well as information water (Community Hall), Wilmer on Wildsight and its 2014 projects. (Community Hall) and Radium • 4 - 7 p.m.: Open House at Akisq- (Meet at Higher Ground). Bring nuk. Open question and answer gloves and enthusiasm. Bags and period with Ktunaxa Nation and refreshments provided. First Nation Health Authority • 6 p.m.: Roller Derby Spring about what health services First Smash at the Canal Flats Arena. Nations are eligible to receive and Bavarian Barbarians vs. Cut the criteria for receiving such ser- Throat Car Hops and Killer Rollvices. Please bring any informa- bots vs. Wildcat Brawlers. First tion about the services you pro- bout at 6 p.m., second bout at 8 vide, Government Health as well p.m. Tickets $10 at the door, $5 as Alternative Health service pro- for kids, 5 and under free. viders, so that we may learn more • 6 - 11 p.m.: Spring Cleaning/ and coordinate healthier ways. Pizza at the Summit Youth Centre. Contact Dorene at 250-342-6379. Help us and get free pizza!

27TH : SUNDAY

• 7 p.m.: Movie at the Museum for both members and guests at the Windermere Valley Museum.

28TH : MONDAY

• 12 p.m.: Soup, bun and dessert at the Edgewater Legion for $6.

29TH : TUESDAY

• 5 - 9 p.m.: Swimming at Radium Hot Springs with the Summit Youth Centre, leaving at 6 p.m. • 7 p.m.: Vanessa Farnsworth, author of Rain on a Distant Roof, a personal journey through Lyme Disease in Canada, presents at the Radium Hot Springs Public Library.

APRIL 30th - MAY 6th 1ST : THURSDAY

• 7:30 p.m.: AGM for the Columbia Valley Rockies at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena in the mezzanine.

2ND : FRIDAY

• 6 - 7 p.m.: Hula Hoop Jam at Peak Dancework (across from post office). By donation, hoops provided. Contact leahmayshoemaker@ gmail.com for info. • 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.

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SPORTS

Local judokas dominant in Calgary tournament O

ne of the most discussed Marcia Paget had a very Judo OTTINGS political topics over the competitive group and last f On the weekend of April 5th, she won both her matches four Invermere judokas took part by full points. Her ability in a Calgary judo tournament, and to switch from a forward all four were extremely successful. throw to a backwards Our first fighter was Graham throw really worked well Norquay, showing a great shoulder against her opponents. throw and a reverse take-down, Gold was the reward ERMANN which both resulted in full point for Marcia. wins. Silver was the end result Our final fighter was for Graham. Mackenzie Dubois. The Next up was Emma Norquay, who showed long day in the gym did not dampen her strong techniques when fighting with op- spirits as she fought with intensity. She ponents from a weight group above her won her first match with a half point score regular division. She ended up with a and the second match had a half point silver medal and lots of experience on score for a throw followed by a half point how to fight heavier opponents. score for pinning her opponent. Another

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LETTERS

BENNETT BITES BACK from A7

• The editorial was a “personal, dishonest and vindictive attack.” In a nutshell, my editorial assessment of a leading political figure’s public policies was not personal in the least and did not include abusive remarks to warrant this particular accusation. Mr. Bennett represents a majority government that’s been accused of avoiding debate (the B.C. Legislature sat for just 36 days in 2013 and 19 days in the year leading up to the 2013 election; both MacLean’s and the Globe and Mail have printed critical commentaries on this topic), and by his own admission, the BC Liberals “could have done a better job of consultations” with respect to the ALR. Mr.

gold was the result. Four fighters and four medals! The Invermere judo team was definitely noticed by all who attended the tournament in Calgary. The club also had several judoka competing in a tournament on Saturday, April 12th in Vernon (the tournament took place after this column was submitted). Let’s hope the momentum continues. See you on the tatame!

Invermere Judo Club members (left to right) Marcia Paget, Graham Norquay, Mark Digney, Mackenzie Dubois, and Emma Norquay thrived at a recent tournament in Calgary. Submitted photo

Bennett added “I take my mea culpa” (which translates to “it’s my fault”). In this context, I thank Mr. Bennett for taking the time to correspond. This exchange of ideas is an amazing example of Canadian democracy and the free speech our veterans and soldiers fight for every day. What a waste if we don’t put it to good use.

Arrogance taints MLA Dear Editor, Kudos to Nicole Trigg for her scathing assessment of MLA Bill Bennett. He has displayed an arrogant attitude on every issue he’s touched since he’s been in politics. If he had his way, British Columbians

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would remain locked in the old Canadian stereotype as hewers of wood and haulers of water (and coal). His attitude concerning the Agricultural Land Reserve is reprehensible to many operators in this valley and elsewhere, particularly in the Creston Valley, which is a precious agricultural resource. Mr. Bennett likes to see himself as the representative of the Kootenays, but he is the only Liberal to be found in this corner of the province. Premier Christy Clark had better reign in this loose cannon.

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Tenders must be accompanied by the following: • A Certified Cheque or Bid Bond in the amount of Ten Percent (10%) of the Tender Price. • Signed copies of any addenda issued during the tender period. An optional attendance site meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 16th, 2014 at 11:00am at the site location at Kinsmen Beach, adjacent to 5th Avenue, Invermere, BC. A representative from the Focus Corporation will attend the meeting to answer any contractor questions. The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities, to reject any or all tenders, or accept the tender deemed most favourable in the interest of the Owner. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. Inquiries: District of Invermere 914 - 8th Ave PO Box 339 Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0

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FEATURE

A closer look at Highway 93 crashes GREG AMOS editor@invermere valleyecho.com For most valley residents, trips to Alberta via Highway 93 through Kootenay National Park are a fairly regular occurrence. The mountain highway offers not only spectacular views of mountains and river valleys, but also the most direct path to Canmore and Calgary. For many, the road also contains memories of near-misses or direct hits with animals or other vehicles. In light of several high-profile fatal crashes on the highway in recent years, the Valley Echo is taking a closer look at when and where accidents have occurred on the well-travelled highway.

Mapping the data

This map is the result of our media request for ten years of the most current ICBC crash data, from 2003 through 2012, on Highway 93 between Radium Hot Springs and the Alberta border. (The 2013 figures are not yet available.) The accidents include those that are reported as police incidents, and are broken down into sub-categories of those that cause injury and death — what ICBC refers to as “casualties” — and those that cause damage to the vehicle only. Over the decade, there were a total of 151 casualties, an average of 15 each year, and about 25 vehicle damage accidents each year. Between the two classes of incident, there were an average of 40 crashes each year, though the numbers drop off from 2008 onward, as legislation coming into effect that year no longer required police to attend all crashes. That led to a marked decrease in the number of police-attended reports submitted to ICBC, notes the report.

‘Exceedingly impatient drivers’

The highway in general is “a high crash area, because we have exceedingly impatient drivers, largely coming from the province of Alberta, who like to drive at multiples of the speed limit,” said Sgt. Don Erichsen of the RCMP’s East Kootenay Traffic Services division, which covers the entire southeast corner of B.C. “We have more incidences of excessive speed in Kootenay National Park than we do on any other highway that we police; it is our largest issue.” “I know there is concern by Alberta media and some local governments regarding the number of vehicles that get towed as a result of excessive speed, but I think this map pretty clearly shows why this legislation is important,” he added. Compared to Highway 3, between Fernie and Alberta, Highway 93 contains a far higher density of wildlife, leading to many more animal-vehicle collisions, noted Sgt. Erichsen. Crews in the national park do “an amazing job of keeping vegetation back from the roadway,” noted Sgt. Erichsen, who also has high praise for the 4.7 kilometres of animal exclusion fencing put in place near the Dolly Varden day use area (near Kootenay Crossing) on the highway last fall. “That’s going to change this map

Three new underpasses and nearly five kilometres of wildlife exclusion fencing near the Kootenay Crossing area are making a difference for wildlife. Three whitetail deer are seen using an underpass last November, shortly after the project was completed. PHOTO SUBMITTED

over t h e next ten years significantly.”

Targeting longweekend speeders

“With the Easter long weekend, I know the sheer numbers of driving complaints in the park will start to skyrocket,” said Sgt. Erichsen, noting drivers have been expressing to RCMP their frustrations with the lack of traffic policing in the park. “The number of fatalities we’ve had in the park is not great, but I’m waiting for the day that, as a result of some of the things that I’ve seen, we have a far more catastrophic event occur.” The highest number of injuries took place in 2006 and 2008, with 22 casualties in each of those years, but the number of casualties appears to be dropping. From 2009 through 2012, the ICBC numbers show casualties declining from 15 to 11 to 9 to 8. “Excessive speed begins at 40 kilometres over the speed limit, and we’re trying to be as fair as possible as to when we’re going to exercise our authority with excessive speeding,” added Sgt. Erichsen. Two RCMP members posted in Invermere regularly target traffic in the park, and on busy long weekends, half the East Kootenay Traffic Services members may be patrolling in the park. Next week, the Valley Echo will look in detail at the kinds of animal collisions that have been taking place in the national park. — Thanks to Mike Ewen at Focus Corp. for mapping out the raw data provided by ICBC, and graphic designer Silena Ewen for artistically rendering the data on this map.

Ten years of ICBC data illustrates the widespread nature of 151 accident locations on Highway 93 over the past decade. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY SILENA EWEN

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OPINION

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input. That worked well, he said, etailed debate on changes to B.C. IEWS until ALC chair Richard Bullock the Agricultural Land Comcame on the scene and began exmission got underway in the legercising his discretion not to apislature last week, while protesters point people recommended by played to urban voters outside. cabinet. A couple of West Kootenay NDP “The chair doesn’t like the resupporters brought a basket of gional panels,” Mr. Bennett told me. homegrown veggies down to help “It’s a pain in the ass for the chair East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett get OM to have to deal with 18 farmers through the winter on a 100-mile from all over the province in makdiet. (Editor’s note: one of those ing decisions. It would be six farmalleged West Kootenay NDP supporters is Windermere greenhouse owner Oliver ers, because only one person from the regional Egan.) A group of mostly UBC scientists wrote panel actually sits on the provincial commisto Premier Christy Clark, embracing the popular sion.” “He thinks that it’s unwieldy, and he’d rather assumption that the changes will automatically mean more exclusions of agricultural land, as have the decision-making centralized in Burnawell as expanded secondary uses in the Cariboo, by. But we changed that. We decided as a duly Kootenay and North zones. This “jeopardizes elected government in 2003 that we wanted the species at risk, threatens many common species, regions to have a say on this stuff, so the intenand will impact many species prized for hunt- tion of the legislation, we felt, was actually being defeated, because we hadn’t made it mandatory.” ing,” they wrote. It will be mandatory soon, and Mr. Bullock’s It makes me wonder if these university botanists and bird experts actually understand what days as commission chair appear to be numfarming is. You know, clear-cutting a forest and bered. “There’s no more discretion for any future chair planting largely monoculture crops? Using big machinery, creating drainage, applying fertil- to monkey with it,” Bennett added. One of Mr. Bennett’s key issues is denial of secizers, controlling diseases, pests and wild animals? Not backyard gardening, real farming of ondary residence construction to keep families the sort that has fed more people than in all of on the land in the Interior. The legislation also introduces social and economic factors in weighhuman history? Have they heard that the largest cause of defor- ing decisions in the North, Cariboo and Kootenay regions, where in most cases development estation in North America is farming? Do they imagine habitat loss from subdivisions pressure is an urban myth. The main ALC board will still have authorsprawling across the Cariboo? This ALC project is Mr. Bennett’s initiative, so ity to revisit a local panel decision if the chair I asked him about his changes to the Agricul- deems it inconsistent with the mandate to protural Land Commission appointment process. tect farmland. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columMr. Bennett said the six regional panels, up to three people each, were set up by then- nist for Black Press.Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: minister Stan Hagen in 2003 to provide local tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Development of properties in CastleRock will take priority over Grizzly Ridge, Mr. Himmelspach said, with Grizzly Ridge’s development on hold while CastleRock finds its bearings. However, he said a walking trail may possibly be build into Grizzly Ridge’s waterfall park. Similar to Grizzly Ridge, the recession didn’t cause Pine Ridge Mountain Resort to go bankrupt, but the market still forced their development plans to come to a grinding stop. Ron Friesen, vice president of development of Pine Ridge Mountain Resort, said that lots at Pine Ridge were selling for about double the price of today six or seven years ago. Since 2010, there have only been about six sales he said. “We’re looking to do better in 2015,” he noted. To entice buyers, development of recreational attractions, such as a zipline, were part of the original plan, and Mr. Friesen said that’s still going to happen. “We have zoning to make it happen, but

need more sales first.” The planned recreational amenities there also include a Himalayan-style golf course (a par three putting course) and a rock climbing wall. The recession also caused Cardel Homes to stall a project in Invermere – the nearfinished townhouses across from the hospital on 10th Avenue. Cardel didn’t claim bankruptcy and has continued paying land taxes, Mr. Taft said. A spokesperson wasn’t able to contact the Valley Echo by press deadline, but construction was recently observed taking place. While the crash of Invermere’s housing market had an immediate impact, prior growth of the community was exceeding the demand. “Sometimes its necessary to step back and take a longer term look,” Mr. Taft said, adding that over a period of ten years, growth has been relatively healthy. Municipal governments have very little control over the rate of growth, he said, as the free market has far more pull. “”I’m not sure any moratorium or restrictions on development would have had much of an impact,” he said.

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In support of local food production T REEPORT

here is a battle cry that has MLA been ringing throughout the Kootenays over the last number of days as people across this region stand up to fight to protect our agriculture lands. What people are saying is kill Bill 24! On March 27th, the BC Liberals, led primarily by the Kootenays own Bill Bennett, introduced Bill 24, legislation that could effectively eliminate the protection of any agricultural lands in this area. In what Mr. Bennett undoubtably believed was a terribly witty

comment on food production in our area, he claimed that the only thing that grows in this area is hay. Anyone who has attended a local farmers’ market knows that there is a tremendous abundance of food grown in this region. And anyone who has stood in a long line-up in ORM front of a produce stand on market day knows that the demand for locally-grown produce is very strong. What we need is access to more agricultural land, not less. See A14

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The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce has moved their Annual Turn Copper into Gold Golf Tournament from fall to spring and from north to south. At the chamber’s strategic planning session held in 2011, it was discussed that the timing of the Turn Copper into Gold Golf Tournament and the Business Excellence Awards could be switched. Board members noted many business owners couldn’t attend the golf tournament in October because they didn’t have the staff to allow for them to be away from their business for the better part of a day. Whereas in May, businesses are getting staffed up ready for the busy season, so business owners are more likely to be able to attend the tournament. October is also Small Business Month in B.C. – a good time to celebrate businesses in the Columbia Valley. Businesses can promote the awards to their summer season customers (voting will be up on the website early this year). It will be easier for business owners to attend an evening event rather than an afternoon event in October. Weather was also a factor. In recent years, the weather in October was inclement (windy, cold, rainy, sunny, and even snowing), and we are hoping Mother Nature will be kinder to us in May or at least we won’t feel the cold as much in May. A 12 C day in October feels like 18 C in May. The location change was for a different set of reasons. Copper Point Golf Club had been the title sponsor for 11 years and stepped up to assist the chamber at a very critical point in the chamber’s history. The chamber had built a new building and needed help to pay the mortgage; the golf course also needed a home as they built their clubhouse and office. The thenmanagement team at Copper Point Golf Club and the chamber’s board of directors came up with a plan: to hold a golf tournament at the golf course and dinner at the Copper City Sa-

loon, and the golf course team could work out of the chamber’s boardroom. The agreement for the tournament was for 10 years, with the goal to pay off the mortgage. After the 10th Annual Tournament, the mortgage on the chamber building was paid off in full. “The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce will be forever grateful to Copper Point Golf Club for their generous support of our organization and commitment to our community,” said past president Rose-Marie Fagerholm. “Without their support, we wouldn’t be going into to the twelfth year of this tournament in a good financial position.” Copper Point Golf Club is known for their charitable contributions to our community and the chamber board of directors has always been tremendously grateful for the opportunities that Copper Point Golf Club has afforded the chamber through their generosity. The chamber represents businesses from Spillimacheen to Canal Flats and to demonstrate fair representation of the region, the chamber believes that it is appropriate to move the tournament around the valley if golf courses are interested in hosting. When Fairmont Hot Springs Resort expressed an interest in hosting the tournament, the board felt that it was perfect timing to give the Copper Point Golf Club a break and hopefully an opportunity for their staff to play in the tournament rather than work it. The chamber hopes to continue to move the tournament around the Columbia Valley Golf Trail membership as an opportunity to broaden the exposure for businesses throughout the valley. “The success of this tournament is critical to our chamber moving forward,” said Amanda Robinson, who is chairing of the 12th Annual Tournament. “Without the past support of Copper Point Golf Club, we wouldn’t be able to start to plan renovations that, in addition to making our building more user friendly, are required to appropriately and professionally accommodate the requests of community members and other community organizations who have spoken to us about affordable office and meeting space.”

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People That You Won’t Share the Road With You may have seen the road rage video lately where a woman doing the speed limit refuses to move out of the left and lane and a man driving a pickup wants by. He eventually passes and then drops back to wave a single digit and yell at the woman. He finally accelerates heavily and gets back into the lane in front of her, losing control and crashing in the median. She stops to laugh at the outcome. When I saw this behaviour while patrolling I almost always stopped and ticketed the tailgating driver. My thought was that they were trying to do two things wrong, tailgating and intending to exceed the speed limit. The driver doing the speed limit in the left lane was only doing one thing wrong, failing to keep right in the situation. Most often these drivers told me that the other driver who would not move over was the source of the problem. On the other side of the equation, our traffic court justice told me outright that if I ever ticketed a driver in the left lane at the speed limit for failing to keep right, she would refuse to convict. This is contrary to what the law requires but at that point my hands were tied. You only bang your head against the wall for so long before you stop because it hurts. In my view both of these drivers were wrong for many reasons, including the three points I’ve already spoken of. Add to this driving without reasonable consideration for others and driving while distracted (taking the video) and the potential for disaster increases. Given the circumstances shown in the video we have a pair of adult drivers behaving like two year olds and very lucky that this outcome was not far more serious. 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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veryone has days where exercise is the last Blast FF thing you want to do. Whether it’s because you’ve had a busy day at work or are just feeling tired, sometimes it can be tough to find the energy to even think about tying up those laces. But have you ever noticed that hearing a certain song can turn your mood around and even make you feel more energized? You’re not alone. Music has a way of making your workout seem like less of a chore. Simply putting on your favorite playlist during your workout can have more of a positive impact than you may think. According to a study from the College of Charleston, people could complete 10 additional reps while listening to music they enjoyed. Think about how much that would add up to over a year’s worth of workouts! The researchers discovered that music helped the exercisers feel more positive even when they were working out at a very high intensity. This allowed the participants to push themselves harder than if they had been working out in silence. When you listen to music you like, you are more likely to focus on the enjoyment you are getting from hearing the song rather than that burning sensation you are feeling in your muscles. This distraction will increase your positive thoughts, decrease the negative ones, and give you that boost you may need to challenge yourself! The rhythm of the music can also play a role. When you hear a song with a particular beat and try to keep up with it, your physical and motor skills may actually improve because you’re trying not to miss a step. When you’re in sync with the music, exercise seems smoother and less forced. Imagine any kind of dance without the music; it’s not near-

ly as much fun! The type of music you choose has an impact as well. Let’s say you are in a yoga class, trying to focus on steady breath and the instructor turns up the techno; you won’t be nearly as likely to achieve that Zen-like state than if you were listening to something mellow. The same goes for weightlifting or higherintensity cardio; if you’ve got a faster tempo song ATE playing, it can energize you and help you get into the right mindset.Whatever type of workout you have planned, try to match it with the appropriate style of music and you’ll likely see an overall improvement during that session. Music can also be incredibly motivating. Sometimes just hearing a certain tune can make you want to bust out the dance moves! If you hear music you like, there’s a better chance you’ll want to work out again. Connecting songs with exercise can stimulate positive thoughts about exercising, especially when you hear those songs again. Have you ever been listening to the radio and a song comes on that you had exercised to earlier that week? Chances are it triggered a positive memory about how great you felt during or after the workout. These encouraging thoughts can help keep you motivated and actually make you want to return for another sweat-session. So, crank up your personal favorites and get active! Just remember, if you’re outside to keep an eye and ear open for any obstacles. For more information on how to get moving, contact Fitness 4 Life’s certified personal trainers and group fitness instructors at 250-688-0221 or 250-688-0024 or check us out online at www. fitness4life.tv! We are always available for a free consult and fitness assessment.

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What we need is more support and assistance for farmers and ranchers, not less. And what we need is more incentive to increase food production and develop facilities for food processing and storage, not less. But rather than responding to our desire to improve access to locallygrown food, this government has

complicated meat inspection regulations for small-scale producers, refused to assist local ranchers in developing community-based abattoir facilities, and made it even easier for existing agriculture land to be removed from the protection of the Agricultural Land Reserve. We are becoming more and more aware that our current food system, which relies on industrially-produced

Spring Trade Show sizes up DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

After just one year, the Columbia Valley Spring Trade Show has outgrown its original location at the Invermere Curling Rink – this year vendors and shoppers will be filling the big white tent south on Capilo Way. To sell, shop, or network, more than one hundred small businesses will be setting up shop again for Easter weekend – Friday, April 18th and Saturday, April 19th. There will be an eclectic range of offerings at the show, including everything from local butcher shops to service clubs, and recreation services to edibles for satisfying a sweet tooth. And big names, including Harley Davidson and Sun Life Financial, will also be on the bill. Don’t miss the event at its new location – the trade show will be running between noon and 6 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and there’s no admission fee.

food travelling over vast distances, is not sustainable. And forward-thinking agricultural pioneers in this area are doing their best to develop a sustainable local food system right here in the Kootenays. If you support local food production, it’s time for everyone of us to say kill Bill 24! We may find that 30 years down the road saving this agricultural land today is the best way

to ensure we can feed ourselves in the future. Tell the Premier what you think by sending an email to premier@gov. bc.ca. Don’t let this government take away this precious local resource. Norm Macdonald is the NDP MLA for Columbia River Revelstoke. Contact him at norm.macdonald.mla@ leg.bc.ca, 1-866-870-4188, or visit www.normmacdonald.ca .

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Two big events are planned in the valley to start off the Invermere Killer Rollbots’ 2014 season. The East Kootenay Roller Derby League season opener happens on Saturday, April 26th at the Canal Flats Arena. The Rollbots will play the Elkford Wildcat Brawlers as one of two games in a double header. But before those two teams square off, the Bavarian Barbarians from Kimberley will take on the Cut Throat Car Hops from Calgary. The games start at 6 p.m and 8 p.m.respectively. The teams will shuffle opponents in Invermere on

Saturday, May 10th. Elkford and Kimberley will compete at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena at 6 p.m., and the Rollbots will play at 8 p.m., but their opponent is yet to be determined. It will be the only home bout for the Rollbots this year, “and we have a righteous beer garden,” said Rollbot Jess DeGroot, adding that roller derby games are very fast-paced and exciting to attend. “The crowd always get really into it, yelling and screaming,” she said.” I’ve only ever had positive feedback from spectators.” The season runs from April to July, and the Rollbots have added two new killers onto this year’s

team — Lynn Schmob, known outside the arena as Dani Giles, and Bella Pain, who’s called Julia Oaks when she’s not wearing her blades. There are now ten girls on the Rollbots team. “We’re going to skate like crazy and work really hard,” Ms. DeGroot said. “We’re working on our strategies and developing together as a team.” And shaping up is a little easier for the girls, as YPC Fitness Centre in Invermere has sponsored the team with memberships. The final match will take place on Saturday, July 5th, where a round robin tournament will determine the champion of the East Kootenay Roller Derby League.

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

2009 - David Thompson Secondary students held their annual talent show in April, with everything from rock and roll bands to hula hooping. Jesse White, Seamus White, Chad Nester and Shasta Blakley performed an amusing skit from “Monty Python’s Flying Circus”.

years ago (1959): Plans for a 1959 Regatta, to be held at Lake Windermere on July 25th and 26th, were on their way after committee conveners were appointed at an organization meeting. The two-day event was to include a parade, water sports, boat races, aeroplane trips over the valley, fireworks and a dance.

years ago (1964): A series of conferences to discuss hospitality were planned in the valley. The conferences were of one-day duration, and one was set to be held in Cranbrook on May 11th, 1959.

years ago (1969): Two films were shown at the Toby Theater in Invermere on a Sunday evening for the Cancer Forum. The first film, “Million Dollar Club”, was a happy film about a million people who beat cancer and were then well and happy. The second film was, “The Choice”, filmed at Lake Lillian and at the Lake Windermere Lodge.

The film was about a doctor who started cancer reseach as a means to save lives.

years ago (1974): The Lake Windermere Players Theatre Company presented three one-act plays. This event took place at the Invermere Community Hall on April 20th. The plays ranged from comedic to subtle drama and provided an interesting and varied evening.

years ago (1984): Construction was underway on the $2 million Wild Water Slide Park in Radium Hot Springs. The park was to have four major twister slides, one river run, two kiddie slides, twin bonzias, picnic and barbecue areas and lots of concession facilties. The park was located on 6.73 acres of land on the Drive-In Theater property, which was closed that summer.

years ago (1994): The first ever cadets reunion was expected to bring 3,000

to 5,000 former cadets of all ages. The reunion was scheduled from July 22nd to 24th. The timing couldn’t have been better because there were rumours of the Vernon cadets camp shutting down that year.

years ago (2004): The province was contributing $900,000 through the Habitat Conservation Fund for many types of wildlife and environmental enhancement projects. Also, $200,000 went to help the Nature Trust of British Columbia purchase the Hoodoo/ Hoffert property near Fairmont Hot Springs.

years ago (2009): About 14 David Thompson Secondary students raised money for starving children in third world countries by starving themselves for 27 hours. The students got pledges and camped out in the school theatre as a part of their pledge. They hoped to raise $1,500 for the Oxfam Hunger 4 Change initiative.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. A braid 5. Print errors 11. Any of 3 avatars of Vishnu 12. Odor masking toiletry 16. Abba __, Israeli politician 17. An enlisted person 18. Any speed competitor 19. Manitoba hockey team 24. The Bay state 25. Trees with conelike catkins 26. Central area of a church 27. 2 year old sheep 28. Interpret written words 29. Greek goddess of youth 30. Bullfighting maneuver 31. Shapes 33. Decreased 34. Fly 38. Unbelief 39. Traditional Hindu rhythms 40. Yemen capital 43. Prayer leader in a mosque 44. A sheep up to the age of one year 45. Soldier in an airborne unit 49. What a cow chews 50. K particle 51. 50 cent pieces 53. Trauma center 54. 2011 Stanley Cup winners 56. Inner bract of a grass spikelet 58. The Show-Me State 59. Self-immolation by fire ritual 60. Offshoot interests 63. Amounts of time 64. Salty 65. Guinea currency 1971-85

21. A note appended to a letter 22. Licks 23. Adam’s wife 27. Counterbalance 29. Brokeback star’s initials 30. Golf score 31. Manuscripts (abbr.) 32. Old English 33. Pod legume 34. Upper arm muscle 35. Japanese warrior 36. Oh, God! 37. A Scottish cap 38. Expresses surprise 40. Carbon particles 41. 4th cognomen 42. “Joy Luck Club” actress Irene 44. Holds 45. Favorable factors 46. Bird enclosure 47. Act of pay for usage 48. St. Francis of __ 50. Aussie bear 51. Day-O singer’s initials 52. One of the six noble gases 54. Apiary inhabitants 55. Proboscis 57. “Titanic” star’s initials 61. Lincoln’s state 62. Atomic #28

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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Take some time for quiet inspiration, Leo. It is just what you need after a busy week in which your stamina was put to the test. Rest and recharge for a few days.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you will have to remain two steps ahead of everyone else to get a project done this week. Things are moving quite quickly now, so make every minute count.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a few kinks still need to be worked out, but your master plan will soon be in place. Start putting the wheels in motion and your work won’t go unrecognized.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Tasks at work have certainly tried your patience, Virgo. Just when you are settled in, you get pulled in another direction very quickly. Save up those vacation days.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 A challenge is on the horizon, Capricorn. But remain calm and you will handle every challenge that comes your way. Aries provides some extra help.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are great at creating a good time out of nothing at all. Get together with a few friends and let the good times roll. Others may envy this talent.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 It’s time to lighten up, Libra. Throw a party, take a trip or hang out with friends. Just be sure to focus on fun and let other concerns fall by the wayside for a little while.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, some may call you stubborn, but “dedicated” might be a more appropriate term. Once your mind is set, it is hard to pull you off course, and this week is no different.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 You have a rare opportunity to show off your skills this week, Cancer. When your talents are on display, don’t worry about hogging that spotlight. Enjoy your time in the limelight.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, do your best to get all of your ducks in a row this week. Keep distractions at bay and don’t allow social engagements to take precedence over more pressing matters.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 You have plenty of energy to carry you through to the weekend, Pisces. A big surprise is in store in the coming days.

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Jerome was born in Strasbourg, SK, on October 23, 1925. He was raised in rural Saskatchewan, the land and outdoors becoming steeped in his blood. Jerome LOVED to grow things. He defrom sowing and reaping in his garden. rived great pleasure form He was a man of strong convictions and great pride; pride in his work, his beliefs and pride in his family. He took great delight in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Jerome was working for the Weather Office and stationed in Snag, Yukon, the winter of 1947. One of his most often told stories was of the day the record was set for the coldest day in Canada ever, in Snag at -62.8˚ on February 3, 1947. He told of how your breath would freeze almost before it got out of your mouth, and he was there to experience that.

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As to found found and and publish publish As aa private private pilot pilot his his love love of of aviation aviation led led him him to Canadian Aviation News, a national bi-weekly newspaper devoted to Canadian Aviation News, a national bi-weekly newspaper devoted to the the private private sector sector of of aviation. aviation.

Retiring to Fairmont in 2000 he continued to remain active. He was an Retiring toofFairmont 2000 heLegion, continued to remain active as the an Executive the RoyalinCanadian Branch 71. Coordinated Executive of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 71 until 2006. He poppy Campaign between Fairmont and Canal Flats. Active as well coordinated the poppy Campaign between Fairmont and Canal Flats. in the community. Active as well in the community. He was an active member of the P.P.C.L.I. Warrant Officer’s and Senior He was an active member of theClub P.P.C.L.I. WarrantP.P.C.L.I. Officer’sAssociation, and Senior Non-Commissioned Officer’s (Retired), Non-Commissioned Officer’s Club (Retired), P.P.C.L.I. Association, Airborne Social Club, Korean Veterans Association of Canada, Rocky Airborne Social Korean Veterans Association of ofCanada, Mountain GardenClub, Railroad Society, a lifetime member GeneralRocky John Mountain Garden Railroad Society, a lifetime member of General John M. Rockingham Memorial Unit No. 1, #11 and Bornewest, Branch 8, M. Rockingham No.Association), 1, #11 and Bornewest, Branch 8, C.A.F.A. (CanadianMemorial AirborneUnit Forces #7. C.A.F.A. (Canadian Airborne Forces Association), #7. Predeceased by his parents, Fred and Marguerite, brother Garth, Predeceased his Hurl parents, Fred andlaw, Marguerite, brotherRichard Garth, sister Kay andby(Bud) and father-In Wilfred Leggett. sister Kay and (Bud) Hurl and father-in-law, Wilfred Leggett. Richard is survived by his wife Faye, as well as many other family, comrades is survived wife Faye,toasmention. well as many other family, comrades and friends by toohis numerous and friends too numerous to mention. No service by request. If so desired, tributes may be made directly to No service If sochoice. desired, tributes may be made directly to the charity by of request. the donors the charity of the donor’s choice. We miss you and you will never be forgotten. We miss you and you will never be forgotten. A special thank you goes out to Dr. B. Johnson, Dr. J. Fleet, the staff at A special thank to Dr.staff B. Johnson, Dr. J. Fleet, theHospital staff at Columbia Houseyou andgoes theout nursing at Invermere District Ivy the Houseexceptional and the nursing staffkindness at Invermere District Hospitaland for the for care and they gave to Richard his exceptional care and kindness they gave to Richard and his family. family.

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I have to admit it and easy to operate with one the full-size sedan a 95-point and the rear.Did I mention this because I expected heavy for the truck to be safe. I feel bad? Yes. Does it make me a bad The standard infotainReports organization expected the sleek window score: No other domestichad car had softened my cynicism Iexception. the sleek window might hinder views, He also asked for a vehicle history report. I personprofiles for selling a stolen vehicle? Probably. ment system, which features an views, ever topped the sedans ratings especially to But thetorear. Hence,my it life washasn’t also changed. not as I’m pulled the CarProof report out. I mean, I had outsiders, just given the full-size profi les might hinder to the point of almost eight-inch touch screen, is not driving is the topme factor youth crashes in B.C. nothing to hide. He asked whatin“rebuilt*” still the sameat oldthe Walt. Oh, if they only years of rating cars byNo to park supermarket as knew. Distracted sedan in a 20 95-point score: especially to the rear. So itmuch of a beast It’s one of the top factors for experienced drivers, too. meant. I told him that, because of the was on a roll. Toalso my disbelief, buying the hype. nearly as intuitive as I would like. bothsegment and style. And, just I had feared.ILight steering assisted I’d in sold thatseven If you’re the an experienced road user, be a role model other domestic car had ever was a pleasant surprise to small accident, transmission needed to cars already. I guess you could say it was a I would need to spend an hour to offer a bit more perspective to Keith Morgan manouevre. for the next generation ofsections drivers by limiting your be rebuilt. 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Apple is 99 points and the BMW 1 Series coupe at 97. smoothing out the urban trek. Model S ultra-luxury hatchback with On the urban performance front, I hope he figures out that the truck and was marketing genius. the benchmark. Get over it, guys! Mimic Apple After spending a week in an Impala, I have The Impala with the V6 starts at $32,945 99 points and the BMW 1 Series coupe the transmission took the annoyance Confessions a when Curber... camper would be unsafe onof the road When I put it up for sale, I fibbed. But only a rather than try to reinvent the wheel and come to admit it softened my cynicism to the point (around $3,000 he gets it fully loaded with passengers, fuel littlemore bit. than the 4-cylinat 97. of almost buying the hype. Explanation of my out of stop-go traffi c. But surely this up with a pale imitation. There’s a nifty secuder-equipped“Truck versions) butFixed the test options, and gear. thingwith I have “no returns” for sale. aftercar fender bender, Meet Walt.Good He lives his my wife and two teenagers in a After spending a week in an Impala, smoothing a good deal rity feature offeredeffect though guzzles that I must praise. continued reservations to follow. policy!neighbourhood. Walt goes to work every morning, looks new. Includes It’s been in which included rear park assist,camper. rear vision quiet I have Ittowouldn’t admit itmuch softened myforcynimore Yes, I know you’reand all thinking. This an accident, so I’m selling both for prea low The screengas. emerges from the dash, revealing take imagination designers camera, collision and lane departure alerts, provides forwhat his family chats with hisisneighbours. the lowest the low. Great for family adventures. aThe smallImpala storage binwith that can be secured with aat mium audio, price. turn out a moreI handsome than the its cism totothe point almost Impala bought the V6 starts Walt has a of secret. He’s no Walter White from“Breaking sunroof, added another $7,000.Call It if But you have understand. was and slightly interested.” Bad.” But, histolove for quick Icash high four-digit code. predecessor. But this long-looking manages with the Dodge hype, although I continue to car have $32,945 (around $3,000 more thanwill competeShortly manic about this to whole thing. At this point, after, I got aCharger call. The and man Ford had a profi ts drive him a sideline that makes Let’s roll. The tester was equipped with a to look sharp and streamlined but not so overly Taurus domestically and a host of imports. I would do anything to make a sale and distinct, charming accent. He asked me what some reservations. the 4-cylinder-equipped versions) but us all a little less safe and costs some get 3.6-litre V6 DI with FlexFuel capability, including aggressive in stance, which is more often the Now to my reservations: the fuel myself anotherWalt wallet of cash. a “fender bender” was.economy I explainedfor that it their savings. is afull curber. It wouldn’t take much imagination the test car options, which included was a small accident. He seemedand pleased and the V6 is 11.1/6.9L 100km (city/highway) for designers to turn out a more rear park assist, rear vision camera,while that is asked to meet the car, nextit’s day.not I assumed *Rebuilt - This status is assigned to not bad for ame large This week he was relatively new to the country, so I “salvage” vehicles after they have been handsome Impala than its predecescollision and lane departure alerts,the best in itshesegment. The four-cylinder eco puts a new thought this would be an easy sale. repaired and have passed inspection. Vehicle sor. But this long-looking car manages premium audio, sunroof, added version is impressive 8.7/5.8L 100km (city/ Boy was Iat wrong! status aloneCanadian does not fully describe a vehicle’s highway). That think fuel economy He’dsaid,I gone don’t to “new immigrant” welcome mechanicalfamily condition orat damage to look sharp and streamlined yet not another $7,000. It will compete with risk.history. This classes, where they shared information about applies to RVs, motorcycles, cars and trucks. will be a deal breaker for most people. overly aggressive in stance. Its lines the Dodge Charger and Ford Taurus lifereservations in Canada. really boil down to My continued actually come closer to classy rather domestically and a host of imports. I think this was where he reliability. It’s a brand new car and we should an interest in than sporty. Now to my reservations. The fuel wait a coupledeveloped or three years before camping Canadian style. anointing The car is roomy inside, with business economy for the V6 is 11.1/6.9L this car as the Buying used? We’re looking out for you. sedan ever. That Hebest knewdomestic all the right class-sized legroom in the rear. 100km (city/highway) and while that questions to ask. I taking one Find out how at WatchoutforWalt.com caution should not stop youBut, from for a spin. Controls are logically placed and photo easy gallery is notatbad for a large car, it’s not the Visit the 2014 Impala DrivewayCanada.ca keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca to operate with one exception — the best in its segment. The four-cylinder standard infotainment system, which eco version is impressive at 8.7/5.8L is not nearly as intuitive as I would 100km (city/highway). That said fuel like. economy is not likely a deal breaker. Let’s roll. The tester was equipped My continued reservations really boil with a 3.6-litre V6 DI with FlexFuel down to reliability. It’s a brand new capability, including variable valve car and we should wait a couple more Buying used? We’re looking out for you. timing, mated to a six-speed automatyears before anointing this car as the Find out how at WatchoutforWalt.com ic transmission. The two base engines best domestic sedan ever. But that available are a solid 2.4-litre four-cylcaution should not stop you from takinder and a 2.5 version, both of them ing one for a spin. adequate for commuter use. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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250-347-9726 7507 Main

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

READY MIX CONCRETE • CONCRETE PUMP • SAND & GRAVEL • HEAVY EQUIPMENT RENTALS • CRANE SERVICE

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

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

(office)