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CastleRock application sparks ALR debate at council STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com Invermere council voted to support nonfarm Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) use by CastleRock Estates Ltd. Partnership at its most recent council meeting. The company applied to use a 1.7-acre portion of ALR land as a parking lot, so that CastleRock residents can have somewhere to store trailers and boats. The CastleRock community association does not allow people to park trailers and boats in front of their homes. District staff and council members have been up to tour the site as part of the previous Committee of the Whole meeting several weeks prior, where they learned that work on the parking lot and a road to it had already begun. “I don’t support the land being used that way,” said councillor Spring Hawes, during discussion of the application at the June 24th council meeting.

A report on the matter prepared for make reference to the specific piece of council by district staff had recom- land, saying you can’t graze cows there, mended not supporting the applica- but has also heard another rancher say tion, pointing out the developers’ pro- that, in fact, you could graze cows there. posed use of the land was inconsistent “To me, the reasons given on why it with both Invermere’s official commu- shouldn’t be in the ALR and should nity plan and the Imagine Invermere be a parking lot were fabricated,” said integrated community sustainability Mr. Denchuk. “We don’t have a lot of plan. The report ALR land in our I’m absolutely opposed boundaries. It is also noted that the hayfields on important.” to somebody making the ALR land in Several councilfree with the policies and the application lors also took ishave not been regulations we have in place. sue with the comSPRING HAWES used as hayfields starting DISTRICT OF INVERMERE COUNCILLOR pany for some time work on the land and that, as development in Castle well before the application was made. Rock has progressed, parts of the fields Councillor Greg Anderson said he have been used as dumping areas for was troubled that CastleRock skipped excavated fill and debris. due process and went ahead with work “All of our policy does not support before making its application. By the CastleRock using this land to make a same token, the ALR land in question is parking lot,” said councillor Paul Den- only 1.7 acres and is well hidden from chuk, adding he has heard one rancher view, he said.

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“The cost to remove the fill and return the site to its original state is unrealistic. And the CastleRock community does have a need for that parking space,” said Mr. Anderson. “The 1.7 acres is just the tip of a larger section of ALR land, (the parking lot) doesn’t break up that parcel into small pieces.” Ms. Hawes said it was a matter of principle that agricultural land should be protected and that the developer should not have begun work before getting approval. “I’m absolutely opposed to somebody making free with the policies and regulations we have in place. There are other opportunities and places for CastleRock to provide that parking space,” she said. “I don’t think it’s as big a deal as you’re making it out to be,” said councillor Justin Atterbury to Ms. Hawes and Mr. Denchuk, adding the developer See A3

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Old Valley Echo sign found and returned

NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com After reading in last week’s paper that the old Valley Echo sign had gone missing, Spillimacheen resident Dave Olexin was surprised to find it in his neck of the woods the next day. “I had read the article the night before while having dinner at a friend’s,” said Mr. Olexin. “It’s just lucky since I don’t often read the paper.” On Thursday, June 26th, while on a trip to the Spillimacheen/Brisco dump to drop off some garbage, he spotted what he thought was a large sign down from the garbage dropoff site. “I dropped off my garbage and drove over to have a look,” he said. “It was turned backwards, with the back side facing out.” Getting out of his truck to check, Mr. Olexin discovered it was the missing Valley Echo sign he had read about the night before. He dropped it off at the Valley Echo/Pioneer office the next day. “I’m so delighted to be able to help,” he said. “It seemed like there were some nice plans for it; it’s nice to do a good deed.” Manulife Securities associate Holly Jones is “so excited” to have the sign back. “We’re planning on having an open house sometime this summer, which is when we’ll formally present the sign to the Ede family,” she said.

Spillimacheen resident Dave Olexin drops off the Valley Echo’s old sign on Friday, June 27th after spotting it in the Spillimacheen/Brisco dump the day before, five days after it had been reported missing. PHOTO BY NICOLE TRIGG According to Manulife Securities financial advisor Brendan Donahue, someone must have read the story about the sign going missing and dumped it out in Spillimacheen. “We’re pleased that it wasn’t destroyed,” he said.

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has indicated the possibility of using another part of CastleRock land for agricultural purposes in exchange for being allowed to build the parking lot on the specific spot where the work has started. “I think if the developer is willing to trade, there’s no net loss of land and the whole thing is a net benefit for CastleRock residents,,” said Mr. Atterbury. Ms. Hawes said that, from her understanding, only a temporary exchange had been offered, and that it would be different if the developer were to offer a permanent change. “Where do you draw the line? For sure the developer is going to come back and ask for more (ALR non-farm uses) in the future,” said Mr. Denchuk. “The only reason they need this parking lot is that (CastleRock residents) are not allowed to park their boats and trailers in front of their homes. That to me is crazy.” Mr. Denchuk later told The Valley Echo that, based on council’s tour of the area several weeks ago, it seemed work on the parking lot may have begun quite some time before the application was made. He also added that he suspects the developer may have been well aware of the need to submit an application before work began, but simply didn’t do it. “There are countless acreages within the ALR in the valley that see zero agricultural activity,” said Invermere mayor Gerry Taft. “When it comes to protecting agriculture in this area, I don’t think this is the hill to die on. I don’t think (the 1.7 acres) is prime agricultural land and I don’t think it will revert to being productively used for agriculture if we vote against the application. If we do vote for it, a few people will park recreational vehicles (RVs) and boats on a spot where nobody else will notice. There’s no reason we shouldn’t try to build a good relationship with the developer.” “The only relationship we’re supporting with this is a do-first, then-ask relationship. I can’t support that,” replied Mr. Denchuk. “There are sometimes more things to consider than the idea that the ALR is sacred and can’t be touched. Sometimes there’s too much focus on the ALR,” countered Mr. Taft. “Sometimes there’s too much focus on parking lots,” shot back Mr. Denchuk. Council voted three-to-two to support the CastleRock Estates Ltd. Partnership application, with Mr. Taft, Mr. Anderson and Mr. Atterbury voting to support it, and Ms. Hawes and Mr. Denchuk voting not to support it.

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BC Assessment tests new tool in Radium Dan Walton dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

Evaluating properties has become much more efficient in Radium Hot Springs, where BC Assessment has surveyed the village with a camera-mounted van. Comprehensive photos were taken by the innovative technology of 435 single family homes in Radium on Thursday, June 26th. The van has successfully surveyed many regions of the province, and used Radium as its pilot project for the valley. The van produced imagery of properties in Radium. BC Assessment’s data bank will update its database of Radium properties, which will now contain more comprehensive info. “When you are trying to map a town onto a piece of paper, you need certain

points surveyed proper,” said Village of Radium Hot Springs chief financial officer Karen Sharp. “It basically gives you a visual aspect of the community.” The data will include civic addresses, public utility locations, and the village’s geographical terrain. Information gathered will be shared between the Village of Radium and BC Assessment. “As the Crown corporation responsible for accurately valuing all properties in B.C., we are always looking for innovative ways to provide more timely, accurate, equitable and fair assessments to all property owners,” said Scott Sitter, an assessor with BC Assessment. Images depicting people on the property, private signage other than street addresses, or the inside of a residence — through either a door, window, or garage — will be altered or excluded from the database.

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Foreign worker program changes prompt letter Steve Hubrecht steve@invermerevalleyecho.com Recent changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker program sparked discussion at the most recent Invermere council meeting, with council resolving to send letters to both the federal and the provincial government on the matter. Changes in federal program announced on Friday, June 20th and reported on in last week’s Pioneer mean food service industry employers in areas with above-average unemployment (which includes the Upper Columbia Valley) will no longer be able to use the program to fill below-average-wage jobs. Those currently here working on such programs will not be able to renew their contracts once they expire. “The way they’ve (the federal government) set it (the temporary foreign workers program) now, it’s like a mass deportation order for a lot of the Filipino residents who have been here in the valley for several years,” said councillor Justin Atterbury at the June 24th council meeting. “We’re basically shipping people home who live here, have had babies here, go to church here, want to live here and who we need here in the Upper Columbia Valley. I think that’s wrong.” Many of the people here in the valley on the program having been working on becoming permanent Canadian residents, in some cases for quite some time, but the new changes mean the timelines for that process are now so constricted that most will no longer be able to qualify, said Mr. Atterbury. Invermere mayor Gerry Taft suggested council send letters to the federal and provincial governments. “I do feel for these people, but they did sign up for a temporary foreign worker program contract, with the key word being temporary,” said Mr. Denchuk, adding that since the changes have already been made

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sending letters might not do any practical good. “Although it is called the temporary foreign workers program, most people using it do so because it has, until these changes, been a path to permanent residency. It’s effectively impossible to come from the Philippines to Canada as permanent resident by any other means,” replied Mr. Taft. “That road (to permanent residency) was there and now they’ve closed it and totally disrupted many lives and that’s just not right,” said Mr. Atterbury, adding that although the changes are already made, council has never been afraid in the past to send letters to various levels of government on decisions already made, referencing the letter council sent to the provincial government several months ago expressing disappointment with funding to Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality through a provincial grant. “It’s true, work is one way for people from other countries to permanently move here, and there are few others,” said Mr. Denchuk. Council agreed that Mr. Taft and Mr. Atterbury would draft a letter to the federal government (expressing concern about the changes to the temporary foreign workers program and encouraging the federal government to examine potential immigration options for foreign workers still in Canada on the program) and to the provincial government (asking the provincial government to make sure wait times for the provincial nominee program are not too long and encouraging the provincial government to be prepared to handle the flood of applications it is getting for that program). The other councillors will check the letters before they are sent. Restoration plants mowed over An incident in which an employee of the contractor the district of Invermere hires to do lawn maintenance accidentally mowed down some native plants

species planted by the Lake Windermere Ambassadors also came up for discussion. The plants were part of the Ambassadors ongoing restoration at Kinsmen Beach. Lake Windermere Ambassadors program co-ordinator Kirsten Harma attended the meeting, to ask about the incident and to ask for more watering support for the plants in the area. Councillor Greg Anderson said that the district has tried putting up some kind of fencing in the area in the past, but it always seems to ultimately get knocked over. He also asked if there was any chance the plants would grow back. Ms. Harma replied that unfortunately the plants were somewhat fragile, having just been planted last year, and were already struggling. “Our condolences,” said Mr. Taft. “Internally we’ll try to figure out something about barriers and watering.” Kind gardeners given a break Council also voted to give the family that owns the vegetable garden used by Eileen Madson Primary school a break on its water bill. Ed and Sue Steel have let the students of the school use their garden to learn how to grow vegetables for the past five years and had written a letter asking for a reduction on their bill. “I think it’s (the garden) a good opportunity for agricultural education,” said Mr. Denchuk, suggesting the district split the cost of the Steels’ water bill. Mr. Atterbury asked about the possibility of measuring just the water going through the sprinkler to the garden, but Mr. Taft said that would probably be more effort than it’s worth and instead suggested the district simply provide the Steels $200 through some sort of rebate. The other councillors unanimously agreed with Mr. Taft’s suggestion.

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Federal approval on pipeline comes as no surprise NICOLE TRIGG nicole@invermerevalleyecho.com Private landowners and First Nations across B.C. are set against the idea of a bitumen pipeline running across their land, but the most vocal resistance to the Northern Gateway pipeline is rooted in deep concern for B.C.’s coastal environment and linked economy, and deep fear of the damage an oil spill would cause. Not an unfounded fear as the Exxon Valdez spill in Alaska in 1989 and the BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 clearly demonstrate; but the pro-pipeline side argues that technology for transportation and cleanup has never been more effective and

sophisticated. Kitimat was chosen as the location for the marine terminal that will transfer the bitumen from land to sea because it’s more inland, and consequently, easier for a pipeline from Alberta to reach. But, by being so inland, supertankers will have to navigate treacherous channels to gain access, and it’s for this very reason that so many are opposed. Prince Rupert to the north is the more logical port, and an option Enbridge has said it will consider if it can’t have Kitimat. When the federal government announced its approval of the Northern Gateway pipeline on June 17th, press releases began pouring into newsrooms across the province. Here at The Valley Echo, almost 40 state-

ments from various stakeholders were received in three hours by the time the working day was over at 5 p.m. A quick transfer of the “for” and “against” positions to a spreadsheet revealed the numbers from either side of the fence were roughly on par, which led to the idea of presenting both sides in as balanced a way as possible. Comments from nine groups or individuals from both sides of the debate were selected for the special two-page Northern Gateway section on pages 8 and 9, which also features a propipeline from MP David Wilks as well as a news story on the opposition by Black Press legislative reporter Tom Fletcher.It’s an interesting read with some surprises.

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he $1.8-million Edgewater The final phase of the project Regional UNDOWN U Water Project is well undeals with upgrades to the disderway. Earlier this spring, the tribution system. The distribuPressure Reducing Valve (PRV) tion system includes the water Station on Columbia Road was mains that bring the water from completed. This Station manthe reservoir into the communiages water pressure within the ty. We have installed new valves Edgewater Water System and in the distribution system that ensures consistent pressures will allow our operators to isoERRY for the community. late sections of the community. There are two other key phasThis is helpful in minimizing es of the project yet to be comthe number of homes impacted pleted: the construction and if we need to shut off water to a installation of an Ultra-Violet (UV) disinfec- portion of the community for repairs. It is also tion system and some upgrades on the water a critical tool in helping us find and identify distribution system. sections of the distribution system that may This summer, construction will begin on have leaks. To put this in perspective, once the a new 30-foot by 30-foot building at the res- new isolation valves were installed, our operaervoir site. This new building will house the tors conducted a night-flow anaylsis (which UV disinfection system, which will work in is a method used to evaluate water loss duraddition to chlorine in the Edgewater Water ing non-peak hours). This night-flow analysis System.With the Permit to Construct from In- indicated significant loss of water in the systerior Health now in hand, construction will tem and we were eventually able to find and begin shortly and should be complete by repair a major leak in the distribution system the end of October. that we believe accounts for over 60 per cent

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of the water loss in the community. We will continue with more detailed leak detection analysis on the Edgewater Water System over the next few months. This work will help us identify leaks and establish priority areas for new pipes and mains with the remaining funding for the distribution system upgrades planned as the last phase of the Water Upgrade Project. These final upgrades to the distribution system will most likely be completed sometime in 2015. The grant funding for the Edgewater Water Upgrade comes from the British Columbia Community Water Improvement Program and will not only bring the water system up to Interior Health’s new drinking water standards, but will also reduce the water loss in the community. I would like to commend Edgewater residents for their understanding and respect for the ongoing water conservation program in the community. 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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Are you ‘for’ or ‘against’ the Northern Gateway pipeline from Alberta to Kitimat?

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Telling it from a teachers’s POV Editor’s note: This is an open letter to Black Press columnist Tom Fletcher in response to Mr. Fletcher’s column titled “A brief history of teachers’ demands” in last week’s June 25th issue of the Invermere Valley Echo. Dear Sir: I have just finished reading your June 25/14 column in our local paper in which you characterize teachers as being greedy, inconsiderate and selfish in their contract demands. Unfortunately, your figures do not include two key points, which I will now explain to all readers, not just “those who passed math.” Point #1 is the fact that my gross pay has not risen at all during the three years since the 2006 contract expired in 2011, and my net pay has actually gone down by 1 per cent over the past two years due to increased premiums for our benefit package.This is how we “sailed” through the recession.You stated a 16 per cent raise over five years should actually be 14 per cent calculated over eight years, working out to 1.75 per cent per year. In your next column, please compare this 1.75 per cent increase to, for example, the increases in fuel and hydro prices that have beset us since 2006 and are indeed something worth “howling about.” Point #2 goes back to the latter part of 1900s, when teachers chose to forego the much higher

“I’m concerned for the environment. I think if it does go through, a large environmental bond should be provided. B.C. and Alberta should retain a percentage.”

“I’m personally against it. The price to the environment is a price too high to pay. I’m hoping for a referendum.” Kate Godlien

“It will be tough to get the approval from the First Nations to go ahead with it. No, I definitely wouldn’t be happy with a pipeline running through my backyard.”

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increases being negotiated in other sectors to take a 0-0-2 per cent increases over three years — a whopping 2/3 of a percentage point per year. What was the trade-off? Stipulations in contract for smaller class sizes and better support for those students needing it. Although these stipulations were “for the kids” and did not put more money in my own pocket, from an economical perspective they did create new consumers to support local businesses, since more teachers were now required to fill more positions with smaller classes. This contract was illegally ripped up (twice, so deemed by the Supreme Court) in 2002 by thenMinister of Education Christy Clarke.This created an increased workload for those teachers who remained, as class sizes soared and composition became a larger issue. Twelve years later, our students are still getting cheated out of their support and the increased teacher attention that comes with small class sizes. As a salaried employee, you must agree that if the “here’s the work” part of the equation goes up so the does the “here’s the salary” portion. I have yet to receive remuneration for that illegal contract stripping — talk about a “thinly disguised” pay cut! If, in the late 1990s, you wrote a column praising the teachers for taking this minuscule increase in exchange for stipulations that were “for the kids”, please cite both the date and the media in which it was published.Then I can read it and it may change my opinion of your perspective of B.C. teachers. Proud to be a teacher, GREG CONSTABLE INVERMERE

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fatty acids, protein t can be easy to Blast FF and several B vitamins. get stuck in an unThey are an excellent inspired food routine source of vitamin C that leaves you reachand manganese, and a ing for the same fruits good source of dietary and veggies time and fibre. When choostime again. But with ing zucchini, look for the change of seasons those that resemble just around the corner, KATE & HAYLEY a cucumber in size why not take this opATKINSON WILSON and shape and have portunity to branch out and try some difa smooth, thin skin ferent seasonal produce? Chang- that is either green or yellow in coing your grocery list will not only lour. There are lots of ways to enjoy keep your taste buds interested, it this often over-looked veggie! Try it will also ensure your body’s getting sliced and grilled on the barbecue plenty of added vitamins and min- or cut in half, drizzled with olive oil, erals. There is so much variety to salt and pepper and baked at 350 dechoose from; all it takes is a visit to grees F for 20 to 25 minutes. By addthe grocery store or the local farm- ing it grated, it’s also a sneaky way ers’ market. to make your healthy baking moist! Take the zucchini, for example. You could also consider adding raw, While they can be purchased year- grated zucchini to a salad, or sliced round, they are freshest and most and served on a sandwich. Eggplants are another excellent plentiful among local growers between May and July. Members of the option. Grown on vines, eggplants squash family, zucchinis are loaded are part of the nightshade family with healthy benefits such as mag- along with peppers, potatoes, and nesium, vitamin A, potassium, cop- tomatoes. per, folate, phosphorus, omega-3 See A10

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Geology of Panorama area explained in new booklet Greg Amos Special to The Valley Echo

The textbook geological exposures seen on the road to Panorama Mountain Village have always been readily apparent to professional geoscientists― and thanks to a new booklet published by a semi-retired geologist, those features can now be deciphered by armchair rock hounds. “Rocks and geology are intriguing in that they are the framework upon which soil, rivers, vegetation and all living things are established,” said Mr. Benstead, whose called Panorama his part-time home for about seven years. “I’ve driven up and down the Panorama road from Invermere for years and I’m continually fascinated by the geological base and its relationship to nature and our valley’s origin.” “One of the reasons it’s an interesting area is that the exposures along the Toby Creek Road are very good,” he added. “The road cuts up the mountain has created better exposure than you might get in other places, and there’s a sequence of four different rock formations that takes you through the later part of the pre-Cambrian period.” The book, titled Geology of the Panorama ski hill, details half a dozen easily accessible exposures of shales, sandstones, conglomerates, and dolomites, all with parking areas nearby. A few exposures can be found on the Panorama Mountain Village ski hill itself. “You’ve got a variety of different rock types, and you have different structures as well; you can see big faults, you can see where one layer overrides another, and you can see big downfolds and upfolds ― synclines and anticlines,” Mr. Benstead said. “It’s a bit of a textbook that you can apply to anywhere.” The road follows alongside Toby Creek, which also

Semi-retired geologist Walter Benstead stands next to a geological exposure (with a fault depicted by the red line) on the Toby Creek Road that’s detailed in his new booklet, Geology of the Panorama ski hill, which can be found in local bookstores. Photo submitted offers great rock exposures, and a series of abrupt turns in the creek bed that’s a direct result of the heavily faulted nature of the Purcell Mountains. The semi-retired geologist was inspired to write the booklet after many a chairlift conversation in which he explained the geology of the area to fascinated listeners. Last fall, he ventured out to take a closer look, rock hammer in hand, and realized it was more

complicated than it first appeared. After consulting the University of Calgary’s geological library, he wrote the short booklet, which has been in local bookstores — The Book Bar in Invermere and Bishop’s Book Cafe in Fairmont Hot Springs — since mid-May. Mr. Benstead also led an excursion to the area during the recent Wings Over The Rockies festival, where he outlined the story of how the pre-Cambrain Purcell Mountains were formed in the Proterozoic era, between 750 million and 600 million year ago, well before the Rockies appeared. The sedimentary rocks of the Purcells were deposited in an intercontinental basin, in a massive lake, when partway through the Proterozoic era, an event separated Australasia from North America. This caused a pulling apart, in the zone of weakness that is now the Rocky Mountain Trench, and burying of the Purcells sediments, where over time, temperature and great pressures, the rocks were metamorphized into their current types. The story of mountain formation in the region illustrates not just the lay of the land, but also the rich natural resources that are the source of significant tourist dollars spent in the valley. “Then the Purcells were raised up, while the area of the Rockies turned to a large inland sea; that’s when the Rockies deposition occurs in the Cambrian: trilobites in the Burgess Shale, progressing up to reef carbonate sediments, which are the base of the Alberta oil industry,” explained Mr. Benstead. Asked to recommend one exposure in particular in the area, Mr. Benstead suggests the public see the spot found 4.1 kilometres up the road from Lake Lillian, detailed in his booklet as Location One. “If somebody’s going to look at one thing, there’s a parking lot there for four or five cars, and slate on top of quartzite, and a big fault where you can see a different rock sequence from one side to the other,” he said.

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Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia The Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia welcomes the federal government’s decision. “The technology enhancements driving today’s marine industry, including mandatory double-hulled tanker construction, provide an unprecedented level of protection for B.C.’s coast,” said Chamber President Captain Stephen Brown. Brown said the decision confirms the conclusion of the work undertaken by the Joint Review Panel that Northern Gateway is in the country’s national interest and can be operated safely on land and on water. British Columbia Construction Association “Natural resource development is central to a prosperous and competitive province and projects like Northern Gateway promise to play a vital role in the growth of our economy. More importantly, they will provide improved employment opportunities and enhanced training resources to our membership across Northern BC,” said Manley McLachlan, President of the British Columbia Construction Association that represents more than 2,000 businesses active in the industrial, commercial, institutional and multi-family residential construction industry. Edmonton Chamber of Commerce With the decision by Federal Cabinet to approve the Northern Gateway Pipeline, we can expect to see more jobs, greater economic growth and stronger communities, says the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. “Access to markets is vital to Edmonton business and the economy. The approval of the Northern Gateway project is the correct step towards guaranteeing global market access for our hydrocarbon products,” said James Cumming, President and CEO of the Edmonton Chamber. BC Chamber of Commerce “The Northern Gateway project is a major economic win for B.C. and for Canada,” said John Winter, president and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce. “We applaud the federal government for making the right decision for our province and our country today.” Winter emphasized that the project will create jobs, boost GDP and generate tax revenue for B.C., while enabling Canadian oil producers critical access to Asian markets. Canadian Steel Producers Association “This pipeline project represents a major new opportunity to strengthen Canada’s energy export potential, and in the process,

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benefit from the expertise and ability of the Canadian steel industry to contribute to the Canadian economy.” said CSPA president Ron Watkins. “Our members are world-class steel manufacturers of products that will be needed to complete this important project.” Dr. Sherry Cooper (award-winning economist, former Chief Economist of BMO) “Today, more than ever before, it is imperative that Canadian oil sands product reaches tidewater and international markets. Without projects like Northern Gateway, Canadians lose billions of dollars in oil revenue every year, money that would benefit Canadians from coast to coast by helping fund our health, education and social programs. By approving Northern Gateway, the federal government is helping ensure the future prosperity of Canada.” Mike Harris (former Ontario premier) “Canada is a resource nation. Canada’s natural resources support vital social programs and provide stable, well-paying jobs from coast to coast to coast. Projects like Northern Gateway are critical to ensuring the future prosperity of our country and strengthening our already high standard of living. Since being proposed over a decade ago, Northern Gateway has faced tough criticism. But during that time, thoughtful debate has occurred; ideas have been exchanged that have resulted in a better pipeline. It is clear that Northern Gateway is working hard to balance economic development with safety and environmental protection.” Bruce Dumont (President, Metis Nation BC) “My organization is mandated to develop and enhance opportunities for Métis communities by implementing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services. Allowing the Northern Gateway to proceed goes a long way toward helping support those initiatives.” Dr. Patrick Moore (Greenpeace co-founder) “As a life-long environmentalist, I can say with some confidence that projects such as Northern Gateway, properly constructed and properly maintained, make sense because they recognize the reality of today’s energy requirements. Let’s remember there are more than one billion automobiles and millions more buses, trucks, trains and aircraft that — for the foreseeable future — will not operate without oil. Economies and civilization in general, from food distribution to healthcare delivery, would come to a virtual standstill without it.

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Ottawa approves Enbridge pipeline project TOM FLETCHER Black Press The federal Conservative government has approved Enbridge’s Northern Gateway oil pipeline project, despite widespread opposition in B.C. that includes the provincial government, First Nations, environmental organizations and residents of the intended oil tanker port of Kitimat. Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford signalled the government’s approval in a low-key statement Tuesday that endorsed the 209 conditions imposed by a federal review. Rickford noted that the proponent still needs to consult with aboriginal communities and secure provincial permits. Prime Minister Stephen Harper has emphasized it is in the national interest to open a new pipeline route to the Pacific Ocean to carry Alberta oil sands bitumen and break the Canadian oil industry’s dependence on U.S. markets. But a continuing battle over the pipeline plan is expected in the courts, and potentially on the land, where civil disobedience has already been threatened. Opposition demands to reject the project dominated question period in the House of Commons Tuesday, June 17th. NDP leader Thomas Mulcair called the review panel process “a sham,” and Skeena-Bulkley Valley NDP MP Nathan Cullen

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warned that opposition in B.C. may upset plans to develop liquefied natural gas exports in the province. The project doesn’t yet meet Premier Christy Clark’s five conditions for new heavy oil pipelines, which include world leading marine and land spill protections, resolution of aboriginal concerns and a fair share of benefits for B.C. Environment Minister Mary Polak said the decision means the project meets the first of five conditions required by the province, a successful federal review. “We recognize the benefits that the Northern Gateway project may bring, but they will not be at the expense of our environment,” Polak said. The decision by the Harper cabinet follows last December’s ruling by a federal review panel that the $6.8-billion project should proceed, subject to 209 conditions. That followed Enbridge’s earlier pledges to improve the project’s safety with thicker steel and other measures along the 1,177-kilometre route. The twin pipelines would carry 525,000 barrels per day of diluted bitumen from the oil sands west to Kitimat and send condensate to act as a thinning agent east to Alberta.

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Opponents gear up to battle northern oil pipeline TOM FLETCHER Black Press From Kitimat to Victoria, opponents are preparing to fight the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline proposal, after it was given federal approval on Tuesday, June 17th. A group of B.C. aboriginal communities issued a statement the same day vowing to go to court to protect their aboriginal title and rights on the land affected by the twin pipeline and tanker port for diluted bitumen on Douglas Channel. Aboriginal opponents in the North Coast region include the Haida, Gitgaat, Heiltsuk and Haisla First Nations, as well as communities in the B.C. Interior. Haisla Chief Councillor Ellis Ross, whose community is at the end of Douglas Channel and who is involved in a natural gas export project, said it is too late for more consultations. “Every mistake they’ve made we actually pointed out to them and said ‘this is not following our case law principles, you’re making a mistake’,” Ross said Tuesday. “But they went ahead and did it. It is going to be court.” Northern Gateway project leader

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Janet Holder said she will continue to work to build on the 26 equity agreements the company has reached with aboriginal communities along the proposed pipeline route. Kitimat Mayor Joanne Monaghan said her council has made its opposition clear, after an April community vote that came down opposed to the project. “I think most of the councillors are of the opinion that they really don’t want to see bitumen going down the channel,” Monaghan said. “They would rather have it refined and have a product that’s refined going down the channel.” B.C. NDP leader John Horgan said he wants resource development that creates jobs in B.C., particularly for aboriginal communities. Horgan said the B.C. Liberal government gave up its opportunity to oppose Northern Gateway. Discussions with Alberta, Enbridge and oil producers continue to see if B.C.’s conditions for land and ocean protection as well as a “fair share” of benefits for B.C. can be met, Polak said. – With files from Kitimat Northern Sentinel

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Andrew Weaver (MLA, BC Greens) “I’m drawing a line in the sand on this issue. The fact is, Kitimat is opposed to this project. First Nations are opposed to it. British Columbians are opposed to it. It’s time for the Provincial Government to draw a line in the sand as well, and reject the Northern Gateway project. Let’s raise our voices on this issue. Much of our province’s economy and environment depends on Premier Clark rejecting this Enbridge pipeline.” Centre for First Nations Governance “Prime Minister Harper has decided to stand with Enbridge and move against the wishes of many First Nations and British Columbians. First Nations must now urgently prepare to handle the tremendous pressures that will emerge to transport bitumen in their territories and through the coastal waters of B.C. It is critical that First Nations in B.C. organize quickly and on a scale never seen before. We must set out our own rules for engaging in relations with industry and the Crown. Government-led infringements will continue on the scale of Northern Gateway if we do not define those relationships.” Joanne Monaghan (Kitimat mayor) Kitimat Mayor Joanne Monaghan said her council has made its opposition clear, after an April community vote that came down opposed to the project. “I think most of the councillors are of the opinion that they really don’t want to see bitumen going down the channel,” Mayor Monaghan said. “They would rather have it refined and have a product that’s refined going down the channel.” Mike Hudema (Greenpeace) “With (this) approval, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his cabinet have ignored the voices of the vast majority of British Columbians and the rights of over 130 First Nations, who have said repeatedly they do not want this dangerous tar sands pipeline. The decision shows yet again that the federal government is intent on recklessly expanding the tar sands regardless of how it affects communities, the environment or the planet,” said Mike Hudema, Climate and Energy Campaign campaigner for Greenpeace Canada. Pembina Institute “We are very concerned about Cabinet’s decision to approve a project that will allow oilsands development — and its associated carbon pollution — to grow faster at a time when industry and regulators are failing to manage the impacts

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and risks of current production,” said Pembina Institue analyst Erin Flanagan. “The Pembina Institute’s analysis shows the carbon pollution generated by filling the Northern Gateway pipeline would be equivalent to adding over three million cars to Canada’s roads.” Tom Mulcair (New Democrat Party leader) “(This) decision sets a dangerous precedent for resource development in this country,” said NDP Leader Tom Mulcair. “Conservatives are telling Canadians that they will not be heard. Projects like Northern Gateway can happen anywhere, without consideration for First Nations rights, the environment, the risks or the will of the people... Allowing supertankers into the Douglas Channel would be madness and a spill would be catastrophic for the economy of the entire region. In 2015, an NDP government would set aside the approval of this project.” Wilderness Committee “This proves beyond doubt that the federal government doesn’t care about BC and those of us who live here,” said Torrance Coste, Vancouver Island Campaigner with the Wilderness Committee. “Threatening coastal ecosystems and economies and exacerbating climate change isn’t in B.C.’s best interest, but unfortunately the Prime Minister still hasn’t learned that lesson.” John Horgan (BC NDP leader) The federal decision to green-light the Enbridge pipeline puts B.C. jobs and B.C.’s natural beauty at enormous risk for little benefit, say the New Democrats. “This is a bad day for British Columbians who believe, as I do, that B.C. needs to create more new jobs through resource development that benefits our communities and protects our land, air and water,” said New Democrat leader John Horgan. “We have consistently opposed this plan to transport Alberta bitumen to tankers on B.C.’s north coast because the risks to our environment, communities and economy are too great.” Living Oceans Society “Eighteen months of regulatory hearings made one thing clear: Northern Gateway is a risky and unnecessary project that does not serve the national interest of Canada or Canadians,” said Ecojustice staff lawyer Barry Robinson. “We are deeply disappointed, but you need to look no further than the spate of legal challenges filed against this project to know that Cabinet’s approval is by no means a guarantee that this project will ever be built.”

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• 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Rink. • Visit the Kootenay Trout Hatchery this summer. Daily activities include fishing the stocked pond, participating in the learn to fish program, an educational tour, and more. Contact: visit.kootenay@ gofishbc.com or 250-429-3214.

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• 12 - 1 p.m.: Ask a Librarian / Dropin tech support at the Invermere Public Library. Every Thursday. For more info, go to invermere. bclibrary.ca. • 5 - 6 p.m.: Wine tasting with Erin in the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort lobby every Thursday. Sample four B.C. wines for $10/person. Ages 19+, registration not required. • 5 - 10 p.m.: Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre. • 7 p.m.: Adult Drop-in Ultimate Frisbee, at the DTSS ﬁeld every Thursday. Free, beginners welcome. • 11th annual Horsethief Hideout Memorial Motorcycle Rally, July 3rd - 6th. Live music nightly, golf tournament, vendors, time trials, poker run, camping available. Everyone welcome, no bike necessary. Full details at horsethiefhideout.com.

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• 9 - 11:30 a.m.: 5th annual cowboy breakfast at Fire’d Up, Radium. All proceeds donated to the Radium Fire Department. Visit radiumhotsprings.ca. • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Library Summer Reading Club for Gr.1- 4 at the Invermere Public Library. Runs July 4th - August 22nd. Visit invermere. bclibrary.ca. • 4 - 9 p.m.: Market on Main, Radium. • 6 - 9 p.m.: Wine and appies with jewellery artist Karyn Chopik at Effusion Art Gallery. For more info, go to effusionartgallery.com. • 7 - 9 p.m.: the Halfsacks perform at Music on Main, Radium.

ries from 4 years - 15 years. For • Canada Cup Downhill Mountain more information and to register, • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Invermere Farm- Bike Race at Panorama. Visit go to heartoftherockiestri.ca. • 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.: 7th aner’s Market, downtown Invermere. panoramaresort.com/events nual BIG Book Sale at the Inver• 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Vancouver artTH : ONDAY mere Community Hall. Thousands ist Sharon Quirke will show new 7 M work while creating on-site at Ef- • 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Summer Art of gently used books. All funds fusion Art Gallery. Camp with Black Star Studios. raised by the Friends of Inver• 12 - 10 p.m.: Steamboat Moun- Week-long camp at the beach for mere Public Library support litain Music Festival in Edgewater. ages 7 and up, July 7th - 11th. brary programs. Performers this year include: Camps also running the week of • 7 - 9 p.m.: Music on Main, Radium. 12 p.m.: Rick Scott’s Children’s July 21st - 25th and August 11th Program; 1 p.m.: the Halfsacks; 2 - 15th. Contact Black Star for 13TH : SUNDAY p.m.: Siofri; 3 p.m.: Combo Akim- more information: 250-342-6663, • 8 a.m.: 32nd annual Heart of bo; 4 p..m.: Cousins; 5 p.m.: Marty blackstarstudios.ca. the Rockies Triathlon at James and Eli “The Bruise Brothers”; 6 • 6 - 9 p.m.: Curry in a Hurry cook- Chabot Provincial Park. For more p.m.: The Cumberland Brothers; ing class at From Scratch. $70/per- information and to register, go to 7 p.m.: The Static Shift; 8 p.m.: son includes an evening of discus- heartoftherockiestri.ca. Los Morenos; 9 p.m.: Dick Dam- sion, demonstrations and hands-on • 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Pinto Mountain: ron and the Stoney Creek Band; cooking, ﬁnishing with a meal of all Scramble through Geologic time plus several tweener acts. Tickets the recipes cooked that night. Pre- with Andrea Petzold. A Wild Na$35/adults, $5/youth, $70/family, registration is required. For more ture Tour, hosted by Wildsight. available at Essentials, Be Gifted, info, go to fromscratchfood.com. For details and to register, visit Kicking Horse Cafe, Purple Cow, wildnaturetours.ca. Hoodoos Racetrack Gas, Meet on 8TH : TUESDAY Higher Ground and Pip’s Country • 7 a.m. - Dusk: Lions Charity Golf 14TH : MONDAY Store. For more info, visit steam- Day at Copper Point Golf Course. • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.: 12 hours Cooking boatmtnmusicfest.ca. Play a round of golf and help the Workshop with the Summit Youth • 7 - 9 p.m.: L8 perform at Music on Lions support our community. Centre. Runs July 14th - 17th. To Main, Radium. $65 all inclusive. Call 250-341-3392 register, please contact summit. to book a tee time. centre@gmail.com or call 250-342• 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Adventure 3033, before Monday July 14. Radium. Ages 5-8 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Ages 8+ 1 - 3:30 p.m.. Meet 15TH : TUESDAY at Brent’s Shack (near the skating • 7 - 8:30 p.m.: Competent Comrink/ball park); registration forms posting workshop at the Comavailable online, radiumhotsprings. munity Greenhouse, hosted by ca, or at the Village Ofﬁce. $5 drop- Groundswell. Monthly, April in fee/child, $25 summer fee/child, through September. $30. Registra$50 family fee (3 or more). Runs tion is available online at groundTuesday through Thursday, every swellnetwork.ca/events-calendar. week from July 2nd to August 21st. • 6 p.m.: Music on the Patio at EaHOURS gle Ranch Resort. Live local musicians perform every Tuesday night from July 8th until August INVERMERE LIBRARY 26th. Visit eagleranchresort.com • Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. for more info. • Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2014 The Valley Echo 2009 — Big winner of the Giving Back Golf Tournament, Liberty Moore, poses with his prizes. He quipped that by winning the grand prize, he could stay in his wife’s good books and would get to keep the signed hockey jersey he bid on. ECHO FILE PHOTO

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

many amenities ready for that summer season.

years ago (1959): Invermere’s Henry Newcomen, 19, placed second in the provincial pole vaulting competition held at Alberta’s biggest track and field meet held in the then-brand new Camrose Stadium.

years ago (1964): The new Juniper Resort Motel opened its doors in Fairmont Hot Springs. The new resort was filled to capacity as 1,300 guests passed through its doors to enjoy the

years ago (1974): The Invermere Historical Museum received a welcome addition in the form of a new bright yellow road sign. The sign was donated by Bud Amy of Radium Hot Springs.

years ago (1984): Centenarian Joe Erckman of Edgewater celebrated his birthday on Canada Day, July 1st. After serving overseas in Word War 1, he worked in the Peace River. When World War 2 broke out he was 65 years of age, but told the army he was 41 and was accepted for service.

years ago (1984): A week of unpredictable windy weather climaxed when a violent blast of nearhurricane force hit the east side of Lake Windermere.

years ago (1994): Reckless waterskiers were endangering the swimmers on Kinsmen Beach by moving the buoyed rope separating swimming from boating areas, said Constable Jim LeBourdais.

years ago (1999): Sam Kebe had surgery in which her left kidney and a tumour were removed. The tumour was sent to Texas where a research center was working on a new vaccine for neuroblastoma cancer.

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CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship Services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman Pastor Rev. David Morton 250-426-7564

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

Services Every Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 1st and 3rd Sunday, 9 a.m. All Saint’s, Edgewater. 2nd Sunday, 7 p.m. St. Peter’s, Windermere

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

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

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

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Sunday, July 6th 10:30 a.m. Worship And Life Instruction “Reach Out” Pastor Trevor ministering. July 7th - 11th 9 a.m. - Noon

SUMMER DAY CAMP {V.B.S.} [ages 4-12] … at L.W.A.C. “Weird Animals … Where Jesus’ Love Is One-Of-A-Kind.”

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Hwy. 93/95 1 km north of Windermere Pastor: Murray Wittke Sunday Service 10 a.m. Worship & Word Kid’s Church Provided Call the office at 250-342-9511 for more information. www.valleychristianonline.com

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Lincoln luxury at a non-premium price Santa Barbara, Calif. - The MKC is the first can be matched with standard, made (luxury) compact utility vehicle from Linin Scotland, Bridge of Weir “Deepsoft” coln and, while related, it’s very different leather upholstery. The premium car exfrom the Ford Escape. perience actually starts as you approach Development of both vehicles started the MKC with an accent welcoming with Ford’s global “C” platform, but lighting feature that’s automatically acother than its base 2.0 litre turbo-engine, tivated (by the key fob) when an owner the MKC has little else in common with Lincoln may be a is within 2.4 metres (8-ft). its Ford counterpart. Our 320-kilometre-plus route took us All-wheel-drive is standard (in Canada) little late in joining away from the coast along the scenic the booming compact Jacento Reyes Byway. This lightly travon all three editions of the MKC and a start price just under $40,000 is also luxury utility club, but elled twisty two-lane road gets narrow inviting compared to other luxury CUVs in sections. It also presented some the MKC is certainly spectacular vistas along the way and such as the Acura RDX ($41,390) and an impressively well BMW X3 ($42,800). some intimidating cliff faces and rock (A top-line Ford Escape, by the way, is formations. put-together new listed at $35,699). I was impressed with the MKC’s predictmember and it’s The MKC is the second of four all-new able handling characteristics through priced to sell. product launches intended to redefine the twisty sections. It was stable, very Lincoln. The first being the Lincoln MKZ Bob McHugh forgiving at higher speeds and generally last year, an all-new MKX is expected more agile than expected for a utility next year and a, so-far unnamed, full-sized sedan will vehicle - especially after I finally figured out how to follow. The new Lincoln styling theme includes smooth set-up the driving modes, called Lincoln Drive Control. clean lines a slick shape (described as “graceful athThe normal, comfort and sport settings for the susleticism”) and up front, there’s a contemporary take pension and steering are preset (via vehicle settings on the traditional Lincoln split-wing grille. on the instrument panel and customizable to a limited Another eye-catching feature of the MKC is around extent) by a driver to function with “D” and “S” back, a huge wraparound lift gate includes full-width transmission selections. It’s a different and somewhat LED rear lighting assemblies. This unique one-piece complex way of providing this feature. hydro-formed steel door opens like a clamshell and Push-button transmission selection is another feature allows complete access to the cargo area. An optional that I wouldn’t get excited about. I get the space-savhands-free feature also allows it to open with a kicking functionality and the historic connection to Lining motion below the rear bumper. coln, but still prefer a shift lever. Manual operation of The MKC also has a roomy feel to its interior, particuthe transmission’s six speeds can be done via paddle larly for front seat occupants. A dash that slants away, shifters on the steering wheel. The shifts, however, towards the windshield, adds to its airy ambiance. It’s could be crisper and the system tends to be very proalso a much quieter cabin than its stable mate, with tective of the engine (over-revving) on downshifts. numerous built-in sound deadening features that inOnly MKC vehicles with the new 2.3-litre twin-scroll clude a noise control system that eliminates unwanted turbo engine were available to drive at this U.S. event, sound waves and enhances others. which would price tag them close to $50,000 in CanAvailable inside accent trims include brushed alumiada. An impressively smooth and quiet performer (in num or open-pore Zebrano and Santos Rosewood that this application) this engine can produce 285-horse-

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power compared to the base 2.0-litre’s 240-horsepower, which is the top engine in an Escape. As you might expect, the 2.0L engine gets better fuel economy, but the difference is minimal and both can run on regular grade fuel. All the latest driver-assist technologies are available with MKC including, adaptive cruise control, a collision warning system, blind-sport alert, cross-traffic alert and park assist, with a unique new wrinkle... park-out assist. This added feature can now autonomously steer that MKC out of that tight parallel parking spot into which it put the MKC! Lincoln may be a little late in joining the booming compact luxury utility club, but the MKC is certainly an impressively well put-together new member and it’s priced to sell. Quick Specs and Pricing: Sticker price: Lincoln MKC Premiere (2.0L): $39,940 Lincoln MKC Select (2.0L): $42,200 Lincoln MKC Reserve (2.0L): $47,700 Lincoln MKC Reserve (2.3L): $49,650 Power: 2.0-litre I4 turbo, 16-valve, DOHC with variable timing: 240 horsepower @ 5500 rpm Fill-up: 2.0-litre city/highway fuel economy: 12.4/9.0 L/100km (EPA estimated) Power: 2.3-litre I4 turbo, 16-valve, DOHC with variable timing: 285 horsepower @ 5500 rpm Fill-up: 2.3-litre city/highway fuel economy: 12.9/9.2 L/100km (EPA estimated)

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We would like to congratulate our graduates... on a job well done!

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Graduation message from MLA Norm Macdonald:

I would like to offer my congratulations to this year’s graduating class. It is an exciting and important step in young lives. A quality education is a great gift and provides an advantage throughout one’s life. We are fortunate to live in a society that provides public education to all its children. I wish graduates all the best as they step out into a world full of opportunity and challenges. It is important to establish your own independence but also to look at others in our communities who need our support and assistance. Embrace the responsibility to help others that also comes with adult life. Congratulations and enjoy the moment. Norm Macdonald Columbia River - Revelstoke MLA

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Principal’s Message “To

every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven” Ecclesiastes

A time… to revolve, to revolt, to return, to renew… Once more we have returned again to where we started… we have come round one full revolution: four seasons, two semesters, one year. Each year we arrive at this check point, a time to reflect and take stock of the year’s events: the laughter, the tears, the storms, and the calms. The events of the last year have left their impacts upon us; we are not the same as when we began this journey. We, too, have turned. The ways we have changed are varied and subtle, perhaps not recognized for a long time. But make no mistake, we are different people. What is different? What were the lessons? What have I learned? We must each consider these questions alone, so that in our revolutions we become the people we wish to be. Congratulations Class of 2014! We at David Thompson Secondary School wish you all the best for the coming years. Darren Danyluk David Thompson Secondary School Principal

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banville, holly

barr, robert

beggs, mitchell

chouhene, layla

danyluk, madeleine

dunlop, sierra

dyer, leah

frank, james

frank, kelsey

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hagan, rachel

hall, siobhan

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hul, natasha

huston, mariah

hyllestad, kaelin

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jackson, tyler

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Congratulations! Today is your day. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re off to great places! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re off and away! Dr. Seuss

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kozub, tannia

kubian, jackson

larson, austin

larson, cassidy

logan, sawyer

macdonald, zac

mailo, victoria

marchand, jacob

mathieu, rochelle

mcfarlane, blair

mcgrath, parker

messerli, jordan

meyers, jaydon

moore, kellan

neale, megan

neumann, brittany

neville, jonah

newman, haley

newman, leah

nittel, monica

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You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on your own and you know what you know, and you are the one whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll decide where to go. Dr. Seuss

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raven, miranda

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saunders, zachary

seaman, stephanie

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simpson, alaya

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smith, daniel

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taylor, alexandra

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thompson, leigh

timothy, michael

tomalty, carson

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tyrell, samantha

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Valedictorian's Address by Colin Ross

ood afternoon ladies and gentlemen, friends and family, teachers and administrators, and lastly, but most certainly not least, the David Thompson Secondary School grad class of 2014! I would like to begin my speech by saying the most generic thing that could have come to mind: WE MADE IT! Congratulations class of 2014, we have completed five years (or five millennia depending on if you managed to be in one of Mr. Sherk’s math classes) of courses, athletics, rehearsals and volunteer commitments. Throughout this arduous odyssey, there have been moments some wish to forget, and some nights some probably wish they could remember. Seeing the greatness of the class of 2014, I have come to a simple conclusion: that our achievements and our successes have come from one entity and one entity alone — the elegant prowess of Zac MacDonald’s beard. Truthfully, however, it is those who sit in front of us today, grads, who have made us who we are as individuals, as classmates and as members of our global community. Recently, as I sat in class, infected by the terrible affliction of senioritis, a teacher said something that will resonate with me for a lifetime. He said, “Never settle. If you have a dream, don’t take no for an answer.” Those words reflect the support that is given at this school. This type

of encouragement has nurtured Olympians, doctors, engineers, craftsmen, local legends and national heroes; and, for an accumulated 7,000 hours, has fostered the next generation of DTSS grads. To all our teachers, we thank you for all the support through the last five years and the last few turbulent weeks. Next are our parents, who were with us when we first ventured into the wide world of education and are here now as we depart from these walls. They were there for us as we took our first steps, and shortly thereafter were there to pick us up after we fell, and now are sending us on our own distinguished paths. For that, we are truly grateful and we thank you. I would like to acknowledge others who have made the class of ’14’s journey through high school just a little more bearable. Thank you to cleaning staff; without your hard work, our school would surely be in shambles. Thank you to Mr. Kopp for your incredible presence and for notifying all students of the potential splash zone within the front rows of your class. Thank you… thank you! To the entire staff of Tim Hortons, for providing us with the simple joys of caffeine, and the ability to use “roll up the rim” cups as currency. Thank you Mr. Sage for instilling a sense of fear into the younger grades so we didn’t have to. Also, better luck next year Bruins. Thank you to professor Wikipedia for always being there, and for clarifying that Mitchell Beggs does, in fact, have a soul. Finally, thank you to Ms. Brown, Ms. Bell and Mrs. Bragg who are all, sadly, leaving the staff of DTSS. I have few words to describe your incredible passion and dedication to teaching. And now for something completely different… For the majority of us, it has been five years since we left our respective elementary schools, whether it was Laird, Windermere, Edgewater or that small school that no one really acknowledges, Martin Morigeau. Yet, when all is said and done, we will all leave this building educated in some fashion or form, whether it be through academics, sporting endeavours or artistic enlightenments. Some people love school, some just enjoy the simple pleasures of socializing, and others can barely tolerate the idea of school itself. In the past five years, we may have not been completely unified as a class, but we do share one thing in common and will always share this common denominator: we are graduates of DTSS. It cannot be denied the effect this place has had on all of us. However, fellow graduates, DTSS will only define one part of you. As my classmates and I learned in physics, potential energy is defined as being “energy stored due to position and is at its greatest value when recorded at rest.” It is at this very moment, grads, that we are at rest. We are in possession of our potential. Yet, what is potential? In researching this word, I came across several synonyms that included ability, capacity and, most strikingly, the word power. After all, it is only fitting that potential creates power, and with great power comes great responsibility. We are inheriting a planet that is far from perfect, a planet that is fraught with war, poverty and corruption. I am not going to tell you that we can eradicate these problems as, unfortunately, they are part of the fabric interwoven into the human condition. Yet, what I will tell you is that each and every one of us, each individual, has the capacity and the potential to make and be the change we want to see in the world. I don’t want to make you believe in the impossible; I want to make you believe in yourselves. It is now, grads, that I will ask you to believe, to believe in your potential, in your dreams, and your ambition; for it is our actions that will define us, but our dreams which will enable our future. Some of us will stumble along the way, but we must always continue to try to advance with our heads held high knowing that there will always be a tomorrow. We have completed four years, 10 months, 22 days, six hours and some amount of minutes I was too lazy to calculate; however, grads, it is now time to reset the clocks to zero and embark on our own individual set of adventures. In closing, I will leave you with the words of comedian Jim Carrey. He said: “… you can fail at what you don’t want, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love.” Congratulations Graduates! Thank you.

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Message from the Superintendent It’s

my pleasure to congratulate the graduating class of 2014. You have much to be proud of, which was evident to our whole community through the recent events that have been held in your honour. Your parents deserve so much credit for encouraging and supporting you, and I know you are grateful for the many teachers who have worked with you, the support staff and administrators who have been there for you all along the way, and the generous donors of the scholarships and bursaries you have received. We have high hopes for you as you play your part in the creation of the Canada and the world of tomorrow. Set goals, and work hard to achieve them. Inject love into what you are doing, and apply what you have learned along the way. English writer John Ruskin said, “When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.” As you go about your plans, remember the value of service to your community, and remember that although there are some things you cannot change, you can always respond in an action-oriented, positive way to the challenges of life. On behalf of all of us in the Rocky Mountain District, my very best wishes for every success. Paul Carriere Superintendent of Schools, School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain)

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A special congratulations to Colin on a job well done!

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Scholarships & Bursaries

Alicia Raven Memorial Barbara & George Duthie Scholarship Bendina & Gerry Miller Bursary Brent Fredrickson Memorial Bursary Brisco Riding Club Scholarship Brock & Terri-Lynn Melnyk Family Bursary Canadian Martyrs Catholic Women's League Bursary Canadian Mountain Holidays Bursary Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 440 Bursary Carly Jones Memorial Scholarship CertainTeed Gypsum Canada Inc. Windermere Mining Operations Bursary Class of 1978 Bursary College of the Rockies Entrance Scholarship Columbia Basin Trust Youth Community Service Award Columbia Power Corporation Bursary Columbia Valley Arts Council Bursary David Thompson Secondary Alumni Bursary David Thompson Secondary Scholarship East Kootenay Labour Council Edgewater/Radium Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hospital Auxiliary Bursary Harris and Company Scholarship Invermere Health Care Auxiliary Scholarship Invermere Oldtimers Hockey Team J. Alfred Laird Bursary Jeremy Chambers Memorial Bursary John Wolfe Construction Bursary Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley Bursary

Miranda Raven Gracie Oaks Madison Prosser Madeleine Wrazej Delaney Rad Leigh Thomspon Natasha Hul Keegan Sharp Delaney Rad Miranda Raven Jessica Hromadnik Megan Neale Layla Chouhene Delaney Rad Blair McFarlane Colin Ross Sarah Zehnder Jacob Marchand Siobhan Hall Tyler Jackson Stephanie Seaman Alaya Simpson Delaney Rad Jessica Hromadnik Alaya Simpson Leah Dyer Sawyer Logan Jordan Messerli Layla Chouchene Carson Tomalty Samantha Tyrrell Miranda Raven

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Knights of Columbus Kootenay Savings Community Foundation Bursaries Lake Windermere District Lions Club Scholarship Lake Windermere Players Bursary Lake Windermere Rod & Gun Club Bursary Mary Hoffman Memorial Scholarship Masonic Bursary - Columbia Lodge #38 Ministry of Education District Scholarships

Mollie Laird Bursary Nancy Tegart Agriculture Award Panorama Foundation Bursaries Panorama Mountain Village Bursary Public Service Alliance of Canada Local 20113 KNP Ronny Barck Memorial Bursary Rotary Club of Invermere Bursary Royal Canadian Legion Branch #199, Edgewater Royal Canadian Legion & Ladies’ Auxiliary Bursary (Branch 71) Professional Royal Canadian Legion & Ladies’ Auxiliary Scholarship (Branch 71) Royal Canadian Legion & Ladies’ Auxiliary Trades Bursary (Branch 71) SD No. 6 (Rocky Mountain) Scholarship Shannonbrook Kennels Sobey’s Invermere Bursary Taren Archer Memorial Scholarship The Invermere Valley Echo Bursary Tom Sanders Memorial Scholarship Verge for Youth Society Entrance Bursary Windermere District Teachers’ Bursary Windermere District Teachers’ Association Scholarship Windermere District Farmer’s Institute Bursary Windermere Zone Administrators’ Bursary

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Natasha Hul Madisson Prosser Victoria Mailo Nicole Ivers Samantha Tyrrell Alastair White Alaya Simpson Delaney Rad Sophie Jones Grace Webber Miranda Raven Emily Zehnder Sarah Zehnder Leah Newman Carson Tomalty Leigh Thomson Maddy Danyluk Miranda Raven Erin Turner Natasha Hul Jaydon Meyers Alexis Westergaard Keegan Sharp Haley Newman Daniel Smith Maddy Danyluk Jessica Hromadnik Madeleine Wrazej Alexandra Taylor Jaydon Meyers Alexandra Taylor Nicole Ivers Emily Zehnder Kelsey Frank Matthew Harvey Leah Newman Sophie Jones Emily Zehnder Laura Jones Jaydon Meyers Blair McFarlane Leigh Thompson Delaney Rad Maddy Danyluk Nicole Ivers Jacob Marchand Tyler Jackson Michael Kopp Sophie Jones Brooklyn Gulbe

2014 Subject Awards Art Award Lucas Ruault Biology 12 Carson Tomalty Calculus 12 Kelsey Frank Century Project Alastair White Chemistry 12 Emily Zehnder Citizen of the Year Samantha Tyrrell Communications Shaylynn Wheeler Communications 12 Brooklyn Gulbe Cook Training 12 Gracie Oaks Debbie Seel Award Carson Tomalty Drama 12 Alaya Simpson English 12 Michael Kopp Foundations of Math 12 Monika Juras French 12 Jessica Hromadnik History 12 Alastair White Law 12 Jacob Marchand Most Improved Artist Monika Juras Most Improved Artist Award Samantha Tyrrell Most Improved/Outstanding Musician Madeleine Danyluk Japhy Hunt Music 12 Miranda Raven Physics 12 Emily Zehnder Pre-Calculus 12 Leah Newman Psychology 12 Jacob Marchand Rotarian Leadership Blair McFarlane Textile Studies 12 Siobhan Hall Top All Round Student Colin Ross Miranda Raven Work Experience 12 Brooklyn Gulbe Writing 12 Blair McFarlane Alastair White

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GRAD NEWS

Lasting legacy launched by Arnold Ellis paying dividends DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

between the ages of 17 and 35. The cost of private education has become much more palatable for the following 40 students:

The gift that keeps on giving has shifted into an even higher gear – the Arnold Ellis Scholarship Fund delivered its largest annual bursary allotment last month, supporting 40 local students with $1,800 each for educational expenses. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the scholarship. The monies are organized and divided up by the Columbia Valley Community Foundation, and the amounts became much more generous this year after a hefty replenishment of the fund in 2012. The 40 students will split $72,000 in funding this year. The Foundation has been accumulating donations regularly since the year 2000. In 2004, Mr. Ellis had donated a relatively small amount to establish a scholarship in his name. He unexpectedly left the Foundation with a massive bequeathment two years ago in his will, which left the organization more than $2 million to work with, resulting in the largest grant delivery in its history. Mr. Ellis passed away in Cranbrook at the age of 85 in January 2012. His will dedicated the money towards those requiring financial assistance to pursue any level of post-secondary training or education. To benefit from the fund, aspiring students must have attended school in the valley for at least five years, and be

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As high school graduation affords students their greatest opportunity to gussy up, one local couple ensured their attire would be unforgettable. Blair McFarlane and Zac MacDonald were among the students graduating from David Thompson Secondary School last week. Amid the flurry of graduates dressed to the nine’s, their homemade suit and dress were especially distinctive at the Grand March on Wednesday, June 25th. More than two full days — 56 hours — were spent by the couple creating two pieces of priceless formalwear: a vibrantly colourful, flower-style dress for Blair, and a Scotsman’s suit for Zac, equipped with the kilt and top hat. The couple spent about $275 on 53 rolls of tape. Eight different colours of duct tape (including black) were used to create the suit and dress. From the top of her dress to the bottom, Blair incorporated the colours of the rainbow through her creation, with over 1,300 hand-made roses comprising the layers. Bigger flowers were made for the dress’s strap, as well as her corsage. Even her shoes were covered with the duct tape flowers. Zac’s suit and top hat could have been mistaken for shiny leather, but his colourful kilt, bow tie, and boutonniere made the fabric of his formal wear stand out even further. The idea was inspired by the contest “Stuck at Prom” which was held by Duck Brand duct tape. Hundreds of couples from around Canada and the U.S. enter the contest each year to complete for substantial scholarship awards. Blair and Zac didn’t qualify to advance to the contest’s next round, but their stab at the contest can be viewed at duckbrand.com by searching for entry 567 in the Stuck at Prom promotion. While extremely flashy, the suit and dress weren’t very comfortable to wear, Blair said, adding that the two haven’t made plans to wear the duct tape clothing again. Blair designed blueprints for erdress on her own and, after receiving feedback from her friends, finalized the floral design. She was initially inspired while in Grade 8 when the “I Am Beautiful” campaign showed her how easy it can be to make flowers from duct tape. Blair is now an

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ambassador for “I Am Beautiful.” “It was a lot of work,” she said. “But it turned out exactly how I wanted it.” The work was tedious, but after finding their groove, the duo got through the job relatively fast, she said. Her work on the suit and dress will likely serve as valuable experience, as Blair will be studying Costume Studies at Dalhousie University next year. “Duct tape is really hard to get off your wall – it’s still all over my room.”

Blair McFarlane and Zac MacDonald show off their duct tape finery at the 2014 Grand March. PHOTO BY SILENA EWEN

Grads receive a ‘Smart Ass’ gift ERIN KNUTSON Special to The Valley Echo Kicking Horse Coffee has proudly extended a pound of its newest blend to each of the students in the 2014 graduating class at David Thompson Secondary School (DTSS). The blend, known as “Smart Ass,” was generously donated to grads who also received a trendy coffee mug with “Smart Ass” etched on it, along with a coupon for a free pound of coffee at the location of their post-secondary destinations. Elana Rosenfeld, CEO of Kicking Horse Coffee, envisioned the idea. “She was so proud of the new blend and the achievements of the student’s that she brought the idea to DTSS earlier this year,” said Kicking Horse Coffee team leader Mia Ciona. The Smart Ass blend was inspired by several young student baristas working behind the counter. “Elana was inspired by the antics and camaraderie of the kids. The affectation ‘smart ass’ was blurted out and a light bulb went off,” said Ms. Ciona. “We are proud to say that our newest addition originated from the students themselves.” From the conception of the new blend sprang the idea to honour the DTSS students with the brash new coffee. “We truly wish them the best on their kick ass journey,” she said. The high school was also excited about the philanthropic gesture. “We were quite surprised by the unsolicited generosity shown by Kicking Horse Coffee to the grads of 2014. Kicking Horse provided a gift bag to each grad to recognize their tremendous accomplishments,” said DTSS vice principal Glen Sage.