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The valley was busy over the weekend, with the Invermere farmers’ market in full swing (shown here), the annual Loop the Lake race, the Lakeside Splashdown paragliding and hang gliding event, the Columbia Basin Culture Tour, the Summer Splash and Lake Windermere Open Water Swim, as well as a slew of other events. PHOTO BY DAN WALTON
Power project revenues drive increase in CBT donations DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is a gift that keeps on giving, and it’s going to be supercharging its chequebook in the near future thanks to power project revenues, which are expected to double over the next three years. “There are two main drivers for that,” said CBT vice president and chief operating officer Johnny Strilaeff. “The first is a project currently under construction, which will expand to a commercial operation by the spring of 2015.” The other big reason for the substantial revenue increase will be due to a renewal of terms with the purchaser. “We have an agreement for selling power which expires at end of 2015,” he said. “The new agreement, for the beginning of 2016, has prices set at about double the current prices.” The Trust dished out $22 million to
community groups over the 2013-2014 tain number of outages each year, and fiscal year – $2.7 million more than the revenue will fluctuate depending upon year before. those events. Mr. Strilaeff said that the The CBT earns money through sev- CBT tries to estimate with a slightly eral other investments aside from hy- conservative approach. dro electricity, but power plants are the source of the vast majority of revenues. Of its $29,353,000 in revenue this year, $22,825,000 was generated from power projects. “Seventy-eight per cent of the Trust’s revenues are derived from power investments,” according to a press release in the CBT’s annual report. “Increasing to 83 per cent in 2015-2016.” Revenue can fluctuate slightly each year depending on the duration and inThe Brilliant Dam and Generating Station on the tensity of power outages. Kootenay River, one of the power projects that proPHOTO SUBMITTED The CBT budgets for a cer- vide revenues for the CBT.
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“When there’s an extended outage, we have nothing to sell to BC Hydro.” As long as they can produce the power – no matter how much is made – BC Hydro has agreed to purchase everything produced by the CBT. Deserving groups around the Columbia Basin are also supported by those in the business of assisted living. Through a partnership with Golden Life Management, the CBT has investments in many housing projects for seniors, including the Columbia Garden Village in Invermere. The CBT will be investing $1,234,000 in broadband initiatives, which Mr. Strilaeff said will lead to faster internet in remote areas of the basin. “There are areas still with dial up in the Columbia Basin,” he said. “We have to put infrastructure in place. We’ll start in larger centres but we hope to expand to rural areas that struggle to have connectivity.”
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In contrast to Monday’s thunderstorm, on Tuesday morning the lake was beautifully calm. When testing the lake’s water quality, we observed some of the greatest water clarity this season. We could see all the way to the bottom even in the deepest part of the lake. This means sunlight is reaching all the way down to the plants. After the long weekend, we also saw a lot of garbage and removed what we could. A reminder to boaters: please secure your waste so it comes off the lake with you and your boat! Lake monitoring volunteer Liz Robinson said: “Being on the lake gives a complete perspective of our community. Thank you Lake Windermere Ambassadors for the opportunity to really experience the health of our lake firsthand.” We also had a foreign volunteer, Judith from Switzerland. She said of the day: “Thank you for this true Canadian experience for a Swiss girl!” Volunteers of the Week: Liz and Judith
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Dan Walton dan@invermerevalleyecho.com The First Nations Financial Transparency Act was enacted earlier this year, and requires the submission of basic financial information over the 2013-2014 fiscal year from all First Nations across Canada. Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada began publishing the numbers in July, but as of press deadline on Monday, August 3rd, the
content only included documentation from less than half of the more than 600 First Nation bands in Canada. Trapped in administrative limbo are both the Akisqnuk and Shuswap bands, said representatives from both offices. The Akisqnuk have submitted their documents and are awaiting the bureaucratic process before the numbers are published. Since beginning the process, the Shuswap band has had to change auditors two times, and is currently
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DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com The Regional District of East Kootenays board of directors held their monthly meeting in Cranbrook on Friday, August 1st. Funds were transferred to mitigate debris flow at the Fairmont Creek in Windermere, discretionary grants in aid were approved, and money was again allocated for the East Kootenay Energy Diet. The Fairmont Creek area will be receiving $467,328 for phase one of the debris flow mitigation project. The creek has jumped its channels starting years ago, which has subsequently caused severe flooding in conjunction with high runoff melts in 2011 and 2012. The funding was split three ways; $155,776 each from federal, provincial, and municpal governments. Announced at the last meeting was the receipt of federal and provincial funding. “The main part of the project is widening the creek – from the bottom of Marble Canyon through to the number 16 to the number 12 holes at the Mountainside Golf Course,” said area F director Wendy Booth. New signage will also be installed along vulnerable areas to warn passersby of potential
washout dangers. The East Kootenay Energy Diet has been renewed for another year, and Invermere mayor Gerry Taft said the program will be more userfriendly this year. He said last year’s program required homeowners to undergo inspections before and after retrofitting projects, which had to be preapproved. “Now you can get a photo of the work or a receipt and be eligible for the rebate without some inspections.” Mr. Taft said that some municipalities offer homeowners additional incentives to retrofit. The District of Invermere most likely will offer retrofitting subsidies, but that has yet to be discussed, he said. However there are currently some incentives in place for new home buyers. Among the recipients benefitting from discretionary grants in aid, the Village of Radium Hot Springs got $500 to put to the cost of the environmental assessment along the Old Coach Trail. “People use that area right now for biking and recreational purposes, so it’s more of trying to legalize what’s already there,” Ms. Booth said. “And from an environmental standpoint, to do it in the least damaging way possible.”
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Jumbo public hearing draws two speakers Steve Hubrecht steve@invermerevalleyecho.com
A public hearing on a new proposed zoning bylaw for Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality drew two speakers, neither of them in favour of the bylaw or the Jumbo Glacier Resort project in general. The bylaw allows for the construction of ski lifts, lodges and other ski resort infrastructure, and applies to the controlled recreation area in the higher alpine areas of the municipality, with the exception of the Farnham Glacier. It was given initial readings during Jumbo council’s Tuesday, July 15th council meeting. An audience of four members of the public was present at the hearing, including the two speakers — Susan Bond, who lives near Kimberley, and Windermere resident Doug Anakin. Ms. Bond said during her presentation that she was at the meeting despite the bylaw pertaining to somewhere far outside her neighbourhood, because there are no residents or other organizations in the municipality to speak to the bylaw. “I’m not here today to discuss the merits, or otherwise, of this zoning bylaw,” said Ms. Bond. “I’m here to say that this public hearing should not be taking
place. This bylaw should not exist and none of us should be here today.” Mr. Anakin, speaking to the construction of lifts allowed for under the bylaw, questioned how lifts could be safely built on moving glaciers. “It could potentially harm people if lifts collapse,” he said, adding that although he commends efforts to increase tourism in the valley, he thinks the Jumbo Glacier Resort project has missed the boat by coming 20 years too late and that its success will come at the expense of other ski hills in the region. “It’s going to be tough to have another big ski resort in the East Kootenay,” he said. Jumbo mayor Greg Deck noted council members were supposed to only listen to public input during the hearing, rather than engage in discussion or debate, but Jumbo chief administrative officer Mark Read was able to respond to Mr. Anakin’s questions about lift safety on glaciers, saying that the lifts envisioned for Jumbo would be ‘floating lifts’, which are movable and are frequently used in European ski resorts that encompass glaciers. “There is technology in place to allow lifts to exist on glaciers. I’m not an expert, but they have been in place around the world for some time,” said Mr. Read. Prior to the speakers, Mr. Read read out the two
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Wage subsidy available on first come, first serve basis Nicole Trigg editor@invermerevalleyecho.com Organizations and small businesses interested in hiring a fulltime student on a part-time basis throughout the school year can apply for a wage subsidy through Columbia Basin Trust’s School Works Program. This program is open to small businesses, public bodies, and non-profit or First Nation organizations in the Columbia Basin from September to May. Completed applications will be accepted on a first-received, first-served basis starting Wednesday, August 13th — the applications themselves will be available on August 13th starting at noon. Starting September 7th, students can work one hour per week up to a maximum of 15 hours, or up to 40 hours for co-op/practicum students. Employers can receive a subsidy of $8 per hour for 12 weeks up to a maximum of 38 weeks. For more information about the program, call the College of the Rockies toll free at 1-877-489-2687 ext. 3584, or email schoolworks@ cbt.org. For the complete 2014/2015 guidelines, visit goo.gl/9A0rXQ.
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written submissions Jumbo municipality had received as part of the public hearing, one from Shuswap councillor and Jumbo First Nations Advisory Body member Barb Cote saying the proposed bylaw is consistent with previous agreement between the Shuswap and the municipality, and one from the provincial Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations saying that the bylaw is consistent with the Jumbo Glacier Resort master plan. The bylaw discussed at the hearing pertains to land that will stay with the provincial government and be leased by the ski hill operator, not land that will be used for commercial purposes in the base area. It allows for the land to be developed as a ski area, including the construction of ski lifts, hotels, day lodges, restaurants, retail offices, staff and employee accommodation, ski schools, ski patrol buildings, service and maintenance buildings, and the associated water, sewer, power, communication and transportation systems. The Farnham Glacier area of the municipality is covered under a somewhat similar bylaw passed by council in May 2013, although the scope of infrastructure envisioned under the Farnham area bylaw is considerably smaller.
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Between 845,000 and 2.95 million sockeye are forecast to spawn in the Quesnel system this year – about a quarter of the summer run and seven per cent of all Fraser sockeye stocks combined. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has not directly commented on the threat to salmon, saying Environment Canada is the lead federal agency. “Fisheries and Oceans Canada will be closely monitoring the salmon run as it approaches the Quesnel system over the coming days to assess the potential effects of these pollutants and other factors including water temperature on salmon returns,” the department said via an emailed statement. The Fraser continues to run at lower levels and higher temperatures than average, adding to concern that significant numbers of sockeye could die on their way upstream before spawning. But officials say incoming sockeye look healthy and most are migrating through Johnstone Strait, rather than Juan de Fuca Strait on the west side of Vancouver Island. Commercial fishing has already been open offshore to trollers since Aug. 2 and gillnetters who fish on the lower river between Ste-
veston and Mission will get their first opening on Monday afternoon. There’s no in-season estimate of the overall run size yet. But major components of the run are tracking close to the mid-range of what had been predicted in advance. That suggests a total sockeye return closer to the median forecast of 23 million, rather than the low end of seven million or a record high return of 72 million. Area E Gillnetters Association spokesman Bob McKamey said it looks to be the best return since the large run of more than 30 million sockeye in 2010. The last two years have been bleak for gillnetters, with only one chum opening each of the past two years and no sockeye fisheries. “They have waited a long time for a sockeye fishery. A lot us are just looking forward to getting a fresh one to the table.” He expects steady openings for the 300 or so commercial gillnetting boats for several weeks. “We’re expecting regular week-day openings from now until September.” Limited recreational fisheries for sockeye opened on the Fraser River last week, with catch limits of four per day, while aboriginal ceremonial and food sockeye fishing started two weeks ago.
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f course there is no single again, or at least not until the Regional UNDOWN U answer, but in my opinion next issue that directly impacts an engaged citizen reads their them. These are sometimes the local newspaper, has a general same folks who see all of life and sense of what is happening, and community through one specific although they may have pet lens. Often it is an extreme paspassions and interest and even sion for something very noble. It certain biases or political leancould be anything from libraries, ings, can see or appreciate a big fire services, animals, arts & culERRY picture and a general view of ture, recreation to a whole number of other things. Lots of the things. They can see other opinpeople who are also passionate ions and perspectives. These people may or may not volunteer. They may about noble community services see a bigger or may not sit on non-profit boards and attend picture, but you do get a few of these ‘single various meetings — but without fail they will focused’ folks who honestly believe that their take the time to understand the issues, even passion is the only important one, and the only one worthy of public attention and funding. the candidates — and they ALWAYS vote. It should likely not have come as a shock There is another type of citizen, one that I was honestly surprised to encounter when I that some people are only engaged when it first got involved in local government — they directly impacts them. That is likely a form of are the ‘temporarily engaged’ or the ‘single human nature. However, the reality and risk of being ‘tempofocus’ citizen. These folks tend to be loudest, write the most letters to the newspaper, but de- rarily engaged’ or ‘single focus’ citizen- is that pending on the time of year, the issue — the by time an issue directly impacts you or your names are different, they come on strong, and passion, you are often getting involved very disappear almost as fast they appeared. Al- late in the game and operating from a position though these folks have good intentions, they of “reaction” and “defensiveness”. tend to only follow things, attend meetings, or Truly engaged citizens have enough of a generally care about what is going on when it general understanding about trends, discusdirectly affects them. When the perceived di- sions, planning exercises, zoning process etc. rect impact is over, you never hear from them that they are less likely to be caught off guard,
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the fund. The Kootenay region is alone in this regard, no other part of the province has a similar program to draw on. Good news them, in Dan Walton’s front page story, that revenue from the CBT’s numerous power projects is up, possibly translating into even more grant money for the trust to hand out. The valley ought to thank its lucky stars.
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recepient to the financial windfall that is the Columbia Basin Trust. The trust funds a mind-boggling array of projects. Its hard to think of anybody who doesn’t benefit from it in some way, shape or form. Arts and culture groups environmental protection work, affordable housing projects, recreation facilities and much more beside ,all see money flow from
and they are more likely to have opportunity to add meaningful input and help to shape public policy. Also, by having a broader perspective, their opinions seem more balanced and relevant and their input is often more useful to elected officials. It’s a lot easier to listen to and relate with someone who can provide calm well balanced input into a concept around land use planning prior to a zoning application, than it is to have someone yelling at you about how you are going to wreck their neighbourhood and decrease their property values after land was rezoned years earlier. We are all busy. Things like reading a newspaper and showing up to vote on election day, all take time. Local governments are continuing to try to find new ways and methods of engagement, whether it is facebook pages, columns in a newspaper, or planning exercises with barbecue lunches.However,there is some personal responsibility as well. Only you can choose what kind of citizen you want to be. Do you want to be engaged, involved and part of the solution, or do you want to be reacting and only paying attention when something horrible is about to happen that directly impacts you or your pet passion? The choice is yours! Gerry Taft is mayor of the District of Invermere and a Regional District of East Kootenay director for the Columbia Valley. He can be reached at taft.gerry@gmail.com .
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rom the outset, the develLike the Way You’re HINKING opment of the Community Greenhouse had the involvement of youth in mind as we sought to present the challenges and opportunities of learning about sustainability in practical and applied ways. From food security, renewILL able energy and water conservation to learning new skills, presenting career options and offering meaningful employment Groundswell’s Applied Sustainable Living programs provide students with living examples and practical opportunities to move beyond theory, beyond “that can’t be done” into the realm of the achievable. At the heart of this approach is inspiration and hope that for youth it is the real and essential fuel of their and our future. Groundswell’s youth internships are a primary example of how we provide young people with these opportunities. For the past several years youth aged 13 and up have worked in various capacities at the community greenhouse, permaculture garden and in our community programming. For some it is their first venture into working outside of their family environment and the basics of learning to work is the early focus of their experience and training. For our senior interns, generally aged 18 and up, greater challenges and responsibilities are part of the job and opportunities for research and self directed projects also come into play.
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Meet Ellen Ellen Wilker was born and raised in Invermere. She attends the University of Victoria, taking courses in environmental studies and geography. If you are at all feeling down about the future, chat with Ellen. Here’s what she’s talking about these days… “The light came on in a first year biology class, I had a big ‘Ah Hah’ as the discussion focused on human interactions with our environment,” says Ellen.“I realized this is kind of what my parents have been talking about but sometimes it takes somebody else to twig the realization” (parents you may quietly rejoice in this amongst yourselves for a moment). So now that the switch is on, what would you like to pursue? “Rather than deciding ‘I will be a (fill in the career blank)’ I’m taking a broader approach and focusing on gaining knowledge in applied settings. This feeds my creativity and critical thinking skills and leads to working in real world situations. I like to get to the source and get immersed in a practical way. This makes me more mindful and I can apply it to day-to-day life” “Farming at Edible Acres was my first exposure to this approach last summer. I’d heard and talked a lot about food security but then I was doing it, growing food, getting my hands dirty, working with others. I realized I can do this, it wasn’t so scary or intimidating then.” Do you think ‘scary’ prevents other young people from jumping into this type of learning?
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“Lots of young people are interested in the state of the world, sustainability and other big issues,” says Ellen. “But it’s intimidating. You’re trying to get your own life figured out and you don’t know where to start tackling these larger issues.” What would you say to other youth feeling this way? “I’d say stay curious, keep in touch with yourself, keep asking questions, recognize when a strong interest pops out and then explore it hard. You’ll find it’s fun, confidence building and creates desire to check out more subjects” It was with this attitude that Ellen approached Groundswell with a drawing and an idea for a research project about water and temperature regulation in greenhouses. She has since built a small structure she’s experimenting with in the Groundswell permaculture garden. “It’s so cool to find that others are interested in this too,” says Ellen.“Through Groundswell and this internship I’ve been talking with all kinds of people. Networking is a huge part of feeding the search for knowledge I have and Groundswell provides a great environment to do that in. I’m finding my confidence is increasing and it’s leading to thoughts about business connections and how I can use this work in the future.” To learn more about the Community Greenhouse, permaculture garden, Groundswell’s applied sustainable living programs and Ellen’s project, join Ellen at 10 a.m. every Sunday until August 29th. Bill Swan is the Executive Director at Groundswell Network Society and also operates Greenman Sustainable Solutions specializing in renewable energy.
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Running scared and the local resources that can help Erin Knutson Special to the Valley Echo Imagine, hiding in a room with the door locked, pulse racing, hands gripping whatever weapon is available and praying to survive whatever’s coming through that door. The only thing is that what’s coming at you is not a home invader, or some kind of monster out of horror film. No, the thing coming for you is someone that has promised to love, honour, and cherish you in sickness and in health. The predator you are evading is your husband, perhaps your wife, or your significant other. In no other time in history has there been an invisible war, so unrecorded as to be dismissed, as the war that’s being fought on the home front — domestic violence. Documented cases of domestic violence hit the mainstream when Donna Ferrato, captured a scene of domestic violence. In 1980, Ferrato was documenting a marriage when all hell broke loose and the husband displayed a brutal scene in which he physically assaulted his wife. This would later be considered wife torture, according to Ann Jones’ article The War Against Women. Ferrato’s prolific photographs have been published widely and have created an awareness about domestic violence. This is not just an international, or global issue. Domestic violence exists in the valley and facilities such as the Women’s Resource Centre and its staff are on standby every single day to offer assistance to those in desperate need. Though it’s not necessarily one single gender that is offending. “It can also be a woman that is the antagonizer,” said Michele Neider, director of program management at the Family Resource Centre in Invermere; “female victims are the majority.” The Women’s Resource Centre offers three programs to help women in trouble including; women’s outreach and counselling, women’s information and women’s safe home programs. The altruistic centre’s services provide drop-in counselling on Wednesdays and Stopping the Violence information sessions. “Right now, women’s outreach provides women with any information they need — referral services, advocacy, rental assistance and family court services,” said Ms. Neider. In order to qualify for legal aid the applicant cannot exceed $15,000 in income annually. “It’s really low, ridiculously low,” said Meagan Fazackerley, women’s services at the Family Resource Centre. “If your children are being threatened, the Ministry of Child and Family Development can step in. This is the only case where a woman can seek legal services — if she has left a relationship and there are children involved, it’s a slippery slope,” said Ms. Neider. Mediation is an excellent route for willing parties. “It’s a legal document filed with the court. If someone is not willing to do mediation we have to go to court — some people are not willing to budge.” The Women’s Resource Centre also connects women in need with the Columbia Valley Food Bank. Sometimes it’s the choice between food and rent. The food bank is a non-judgmental service. Someone may be driving a brand new car — they may have been in a great situation before, but now it’s a question of do they forfeit their vehicle and have nothing for transportation, or do they go to the food bank? When people come in, it’s totally up to them,” said Ms. Neider. Emergency housing is at the forefront of winning the battle against domestic violence and one of the key services the centre provides. “Someone escaping violence — we support them. We don’t have shelters like
in the big cities, but we’re well organized and have access to hotels and motels where we can take our clients, or women with their children to. For 18 years we’ve had safe home operators, all non-disclosed locations; only the staff has the contact information of the safe home operator,” said Ms. Neider. The safe homes provide a temporary neutral environment that women and their children can utilize for up to three days. Meals are provided, along with a sanctuary that can help a family in trouble strategize their next move. “Our volunteers are doing it for a bit of an honorarium and out of the goodness of their hearts.”
comparison with the local population. “We’ve had five children in safe homes from April 2013 – March 2014. This doesn’t include women who are violent, or those that had the financial capabilities to do it on their own.” In domestic abuse cases the police are often involved, either through restraining orders or court orders. Part of policing the situation is keeping track of incidents. “We give women a calendar and we say write down every incident; this one particular gal writes everything down on it, documenting things, her story is frightening — I can’t imagine what they’re going through,” said Ms. Fazackerley. All cases are extreme according to the centre. “When the woman goes back, that is when she will be most vulnerable — her leaving has made it worse. We had one gal who returned and it quickly escalated,” said Ms. Fazackerley. The centre’s purpose is to support women who are dealing with skilled abusers and to give them hope and an out, through the creation of a safety plan.
According to statistics, it takes a woman 100 times to figure out how she’s going to leave before she will actually leave. “The valley is really small. It’s hard for families to live here. Sometimes financially they struggle — they’re making $12 an hour The Women’s Resource Centre provides an alter- out here, which isn’t going to cut it. We do what native place to stay for those who feel unsafe at home. we can with our referrals, but there are government Photo by Erin Knutson guidelines and an applicant can only be on social Staff members are available twenty four hours a day, assistance or government assistance. It’s one or the seven days a week and are on call at night and during other if they are unemployed,” said Ms. Fazackthe weekend. There is a toll free number that women erley. This makes living extremely difficult when in crisis can phone in case of an emergency. The cen- $550 is allotted for monthly rent and $900 is the tre helps women to transition from their safe home total for social assistance monthly. operators into a more permanent situation. Another option is affordable housing, which is open “We develop a plan — there’s so much information to all families. Currently there are 18 units available to gather when a woman calls the toll free number, a and a waiting list. “We’ve done a lot of work on the woman will become a wish client in our safe program units. We want these individuals to have a sense of and we will meet with them after they’ve had some time. home — we want them to have a sense of pride in We allow the woman to let go and we have an immediate where they’re living and it’s important to establish a counsellor that is there with them,” said Ms. Fazackerley. safe community,” said Ms. Neider. See A10 The centre helps women fleeing a bad domestic situation to develop goals and a plan for independence and emancipation. “We take it step by step,” said Ms. Neider. The WRC is RR4 1535 - 14 Street Unit 1 also affiliated with ICAN. “If the womInvermere, B.C. V0A 1K4 an says that the animal is not safe, Telephone: 250-342-9213 whether it’s a fish, a bird, or a puppy, Fax: 250-342-4499 ICAN will take care of the animal while the woman is getting back on her feet. That’s peace of mind — knowing that little Billie has a puppy and we know that his pet has been taken care of and that he’s safe.” There is a new program with Social Assistance BC, in which an application can be bumped up to 24 hours New student Registration for a woman who is leaving a relationship due to domestic violence. On the and Timetable changes flip side, “we have some women who can afford to leave, but they just need DTSS will be available for timetable the support to leave. Either they’re changes and to register new students dealing with a really difficult situafrom August 19th – August 25th. tion, or someone who’s violent,” said Please phone Mrs. Stevenson at Ms. Fazackerley. 250-342-9213, extension #4521, “By the time a woman leaves, she will to make an appointment starting have been injured many times,” said August 19th, 2014. Ms. Neider. According to statistics the domestic abuse is relatively high in
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WIND, WATER... FUN! Clockwise from top left: Summer Splash goers enjoy the hot sun at James Chabot Beach on Sunday, August 10th. Splash-goers enjoyed refreshments, competition and great fun at this year’s event, hosted by the Lake Windermere Ambassadors (photos by Erin Knutson); The 19th annual Loop the Lake took runners from one end of Lake Windermere to the other on Saturday, August 9th. The 10 and 21 kilometre race saw over 600 athletes run from Windermere to the Kinsmen Beach in Invermere (photos by Dan Walton); The skies gave pilots perfect weather for the 38th annual Lakeside event on Saturday, August 9th. The event saw a crowd pack James Chabot Beach in Invermere, witnessing up-close the soaring in of hang gliders and paragliders that had launched themselves from atop Mount Swansea. Two small inflatable pools were set up near the beach – just about two feet wide – and gliders aimed to land their bodies right inside (photos by Dan Walton).
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Artym show is an annual event for Alex, and it is always a great deal of fun to see what subjects have inspired him. Alex Fong will be at the gallery with all of his new works this Friday evening. You can see them online now at artymgallery.com. Here is your hint for next week’s featured artist: this painter has been painting western Canadian landscapes for over 40 years, but started his career painting wildlife (and still paints the occasional chipmunk!)
This Friday, August 15th, everyone is invited to attend the third Artym Gallery artist evening reception this month. Artist Alex Fong will be in attendance from 5 to 8 p.m., with an exhibition of his works continuing all week. Alex Fong is renowned for his charming and whimsical watercolour paintings; his works are vibrant in both colour and tone, and his sense of humour and love of life inevitably shine through. His trademark is confetti dots — random splashes of bright colour that give each painting a celebratory and festive feel. The subjects he captures with his brush vary greatly, from birch trees to vineyards, penguins to chickadees, snow-covered cabins to bottles of wine. He has even been known to paint a multi-coloured Alex Fong’s watercolour entitled “...we still can...” demonPHOTO SUBMITTED cow once in a while! This strates his wonderful, festive style.
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MOUNTAINSIDE LADIES GOLF CLUB: Our July Monthly Cup winner was Lil MacPherson. Our Senior Eclectic Tournament was played in extreme heat on July 29th and 31st. We managed to pull through it and our appetizer party at Rosemary MacDonell’s after was enjoyed by all. The overall Low Net winner was Pat Slack. 1st Flight winners were: Loretto Keenan, Shirley Bergman, Shirley Elder, Marlyn DesBrisay. 2nd Flight winners were Lil MacPherson, Anne Skibo, Nancy Clarke, Dolores Neilson. 3rd Flight winners were Barb MacDonald, Sandy Hemsing, Doreen Stewart, Bev Maye. The KP on Day 1 was Shirley Bergman, and Loretto Keenan won it on Day 2. Congratulations to all the winners. SUBMITTED BY MARLYN DESBRI
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The Skin Winners on July 28th were Bill Bergman (#12) and Brian Morton (#16). Thirty-two members from both Riverside and Mountainside enjoyed a fantastic day in the sun playing a 4-man team, 2-best ball game. In addition, eight players played the third round of the Riverside/Mountainside Interclub Challenge. This was won by Mountainside, 2.5 to 1.5 points. 1st: John Denhamer/Larry Rehaume/Fred Maye/Don Slobodzian; 2nd: Derwyn Peloski/Bob Milloy/Roy Nelson/Russ Hemsing; 3rd: John Esler/Bob Rutherford/Bill Bergman/Ken Munro. KPs were were Rick Charter (#3); Jim Broom (#5); Dan Wasalyck (#8)(#13); Brian Morton (#15). Deuces were Rick Charter (#3); Roy Nelson/Jim Broom (#5); Jim Horne (#13); Lynn Hayes/John Esler/Fred Maye (#15). SUBMITTED BY KIRK DAWSON
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Valley Child Care Invermere daycare provides quality environment ARLEE ROMANE Windermere Valley Child Care Windermere Valley Child Care Society was established in 1976 as a pre-school and expanded into a daycare a number of years ago. We have very qualified staff, including some staff who have been here from 16 years to 28 years and many who have been here for five or more years. The beauty of our centre is that children can attend from the time they enter daycare until they no longer need daycare at the age of 12. We become part of their family and are very attached to the children and their families. They can go from daycare to the pre-school programs within their day without parents having to transport them from one program to the other. The school district transports the after school children to the centre by bus. We provide quality care with a play based learning environment for infant toddlers, group daycare for three to five year olds, pre-school for three year olds and four year olds, and an out-of-school care program. Here are some of the reasons why we are a play-based centre: • Children learn more when they are playing; • Play develops children's creativity and problem solving skills; • Play prepares children better for school learning; • Play is healthy. It promotes strength, coordination and brain development; • Play teaches new skills and builds children's self-esteem; • Play teaches children social skills that help them develop friendships; • Play is a right of children (United Nations Convention on the rights of the child).
WINDERMERE VALLEY CHILD CARE SOCIETY 250-342-3168
SPACES AVAILABLE! Pre-school for September: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays 4 year old class $135 / $155 per month 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mondays & Thursdays 3 year old class $95 / $115 per month 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
We are currently taking registrations for next September’s pre-school program so feel free to call us at 250-342-3168 or drop by for a visit (please ask for Arlee or Pat). We also have some openings in the three to five year old daycare program and the out of school program for older children. Drop in and see our centre, whether you are looking for care immediately or in the future.
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Also available are three houses provided by Parks Canada for women and their children fleeing abuse. “There is a great need,” said Ms. Neider. The WRC does the best they can to inspire hope and safety, and to create new beginnings. “These women go through a lot. We want them to be successful,” said Ms. Neider. Along with a donation centre that provides home necessities for transitioning families, the centre offers free counselling, including a trauma counsellor dedicated to children who have witnessed abuse. “We assist our clients, in whatever they are dealing with. We look at the whole picture, not just the primary services and we see how we can emotionally and psy-
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chologically support them, while they’re getting on their feet. The cycle of abuse is a circle. The abuser’s purpose is to dominate and control. They psychologically work on the woman until she thinks she is the one causing all the problems. That’s what manipulation is about. We try to empower them and help them to see their self worth and importance. Some require a little more assistance than others and that’s what we’re here for,” said Ms. Neider. People are survivors and services such as the WRC provide a branch for those looking for help. “People are amazingly creative and we adapt and we survive.” For anyone interested in becoming a safe home operator, please contact Pat Cope at the Women’s Resource Centre at 250-342 5566.
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AUGUST 13th - 19th 13TH : WEDNESDAY
• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Open house and Upick at the Community Greenhouse, Mondays and Wednesdays through August. Also Tuesdays, 6 - 9 p.m. • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Rink. • 6 p.m.: PJ Story Time at the Invermere Library. Runs the second Wednesday of each month. To preregister, contact 250-342-6416 or visit invermere.bclibrary.ca. • 7 - 9 p.m.: Figure Drawing with Cathy Parkes at Pynelogs. Ages 18+, $10 fee at the door. Bring your own drawing / painting supplies. Call 250-342-4423 for more info.
14TH: THURSDAY
• 12 p.m.: Seniors’ Luncheon at the Invermere Legion. $5, payable at the door. Please reserve your seat by calling Theresa at 250-3429281 ext 1227. • 5 - 8 p.m.: John Cronin performs at the Downtown Getdown and Evening Market in downtown Invermere. Every Thursday.
15TH : FRIDAY
• 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Library Summer Reading Club for Gr.1- 4 at the Invermere Public Library. Visit invermere.bclibrary.ca. • 4 - 9 p.m.: Market on Main, Radium. Every Friday. • 5 - 8 p.m.: Alex Fong exhibition at Artym Gallery. Artist will be in attendance. Show continues until August 21st. Check out artymgallery.com. • 7 - 9 p.m.: Bob Benvenuti performs at Music on Main, Radium. • Fairmont Lions Clubs Hole-in-One Challenge, every weekend (Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday) from May to September. Hole #8 at Riverside Golf Course. Entry fee $5.
16TH : SATURDAY
• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Invermere Farmer’s Market, downtown Invermere. Every Saturday. • 10 a.m.: The Teddy Bears’ Picnic
for ages 3 - 5 years at the Radium Park, presented by the Radium Public Library. • 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Ontario artist David Grieve will show new work while creating on-site at Effusion Art Gallery. Visit effusionartgallery.com. • 7 - 9 p.m.: The Pickups perform at Music on Main, Radium. Runs every Friday and Saturday throughout the summer.
17TH : SUNDAY
• 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.: In the Footsteps of Conrad Kain: Hike to Lake of the Hanging Glacier with Pat Morrow. For details and to register, visit wildnaturetours.ca. • 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Pancake Breakfast (9 - 11 a.m.) and Open Market at the Edgewater Legion. • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Permaculture Garden Tours and U-pick at the Community Greenhouse, Sundays until August 31st. 10 - 11 a.m.: Tours by donation. Please register for tours online: groundswellnetwork.ca. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: U-pick fresh veggies and herbs. • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Fairmont Farmer’s Market in the Fairmont Village Mall parking lot. Every Sunday. • Family Picnic at the Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club. For more info, visit lwdrodgun. com or call 250-341-3254.
• 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Windermere Valley Museum’s Summer Children’s Program: Frank Richardson, Shop Keeper. Have fun earning your pay then taking your wages to the Notary Building to buy goods at pioneer prices. Admission by donation, ages 6-10. To register: 250-3429769, wvmuseum@shaw.ca. • 2 p.m.: Invermere Garden Club meeting in the Activity Room at Columbia Garden Village. Old and new members welcome. Contact Anita with any questions: 250-342-3353. • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: OPT clinic at the Invermere Health Unit. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Confidential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing. • 7 - 8:30 p.m.: Competent Composting workshop at the Community Greenhouse, hosted by Groundswell. Monthly, April through September. $30. Registration is available online at groundswellnetwork.ca/events-calendar.
AUGUST 20th - 26th 20TH : WEDNESDAY
• 7 - 9 p.m.: Artist opening at Pynelogs. Feature artist show includes Carney Oudendag, Ted Wallace, Deb Ede, Neal Panton, Kathleen Davies and David Goldsmith. Show runs until August 31st.
and Smarty Pants. Tickets $45/ slow food members, $55/adults, $35/kids 7 - 12 years. Free for kids under 7 years. Cash Bar. Tickets available at the Edible Acres booth at the Invermere, Fairmont and Radium markets; Winderberry Nursery; Circle Health Food. • 5:45 - 8 p.m.: Animal Tracks and Signs: An Adventure along Radium’s Riverbank with Kalista Pruden. A Wild Nature Tour, hosted by Wildsight. For details and to register, visit wildnaturetours.ca.
25TH : MONDAY
• 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Learn the Game of Soccer Camp. Runs August 25th - 29th. Ages 6 - 14, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Ages 11 - 16, 1:30 - 4 p.m. $145/ child. Contact Jurgen Striegel: 250-342-5650, info@imtours.ca. • 6 - 9 p.m.: Asian Street Food cooking class at From Scratch. $70/person includes an evening of discussion, demonstrations and hands-on cooking, finishing with a meal of all the amazing recipes cooked that night. Pre-registration is required. Visit fromscratchfood.com.
26TH : TUESDAY
• 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Windermere Valley Museum’s Summer Children’s Program: David Thompson, Mapper. Lay-out the terrain to make a map, then use it to search for items TH : ONDAY in a scavenger hunt. Admission by 18 M ND : FRIDAY 22 • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Open house and Udonation, ages 6-10. To register: 250• 5 - 8 p.m.: Andrew Kiss exhibipick at the Community Greenhouse. 342-9769, wvmuseum@shaw.ca. tion at Artym Gallery. Artist will be in attendance. Show contin19TH : TUESDAY ues until August 28th. Check out • 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Adventure artymgallery.com. HOURS Radium. Ages 5 - 8 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Ages 8+ 1 - 3:30 p.m. Regis23RD : SATURDAY INVERMERE LIBRARY tration forms available online at • 7 - 9 p.m.: Legend Nights at Lake• Tuesday - Saturday: radiumhotsprings.ca. $5 drop-in shore Resort and Campground. Lis10 a.m. - 5 p.m. fee/child, $25 summer fee/child, $50 ten to Ktunaxa legends as told by a • Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. family fee (3 or more). Runs TuesFirst Nation Elder. Free, open to the day through Thursday, every week public, traditional food available RADIUM LIBRARY from July 2nd to August 21st. for purchase. Also August 30th. • Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m. • 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Rocky Mountain • Wednesday - Thursday: Athlete Training Camp. Ages 8 and TH : SUNDAY 1 - 4 p.m. up. Athletic sports background rec- 24 • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Lion’s Club Walk• Saturday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. ommended. Runs August 19th - 21st. a-Thon fundraiser for the East • Sunday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities include hiking, swimming, Kootenay Foundation for Health. plyometric training, soccer, gymnasPledge-a-Lion ($ for km) towards WINDERMERE VALLEY MUSEUM tics and trampoline. $120/3 days or the combined goals of 232 km and $45/day. Visit nerakmacd.wix.com/ • Daily: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $15, 000 in funds raised. For more summer-sports-camp. info, contact Harold Hazelaar at 250- NVERMERE HRIFT TORE I T S • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: True Blue Begin342-7656 or ask any Lions member. ners Acrylic Painting Workshop at • Thursday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. • 2 - 5 p.m.: 2014 Pig Out. Local Pynelogs, hosted by Painted Aspen • Friday and Saturday: 1 - 4 p.m. food, prepared by local chefs, Studio Gallery. Two-day workshop served in the fields of Edible Acres introduces basic techniques, coRADIUM THRIFT STORE at Winderberry Nursery. Fundlour theory, etc. $224. To register raiser for Slow Food Columbia Val- • Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. visit paintedaspen.com. Workshop ley. Music by The O’Sullivan Band • Friday and Saturday: also coming up in September. 12 - 4 p.m.
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EMEMBER WHEN? R A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 50 years
The event featured the first All-Girl Rodeo to be featured in the valley.
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years ago (1964): A forest fire which, which broke out some 20 miles up Horsethief Creek on August 7, was hard to control due to it starting in logging slash and running into steep rock bluff. Local Ranger, Lester Taft, said, “A lot of credit for rapid control of this fire is due to the effective action.”
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years ago (1969): “Whoopee Cowboy” wasn’t the cry at the Rodeo attraction at the Fairgrounds during David Thompson Days.
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years ago (1974): Lowered clouds and spasmodic rain did not deter 25 members of the Naturalist Club who attended the Paradise Mine trek for which Webb Cummings of Invermere was leader. The group travelled by vehicle to Jack Pine, then up the mine road as far as it was passable.
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years ago (1984): Routine control of problem black bears was contracted out to private citizens on a trial basis in two pilot areas this summer and fall, Environment Minister Tony Brum-
met announced for the record.
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years ago (1994): “Soaring high above the ground may look easy but learning how to hang glide safely is important.” Jeff Blake, an Invermere resident and hang glider, said the basic rule of thumb when learning to hang glide is “low and slow.”
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years ago (2004): Invasive plant species became a constant problem in B.C. Also known as noxious weeds, the plants had taken over lage areas of land all over the province. The weeds had become extremely difficult to control with no enemies.
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William Richard (Dick) Lee Cpl RCMP (ret) April 29th 1936 - July 30th 2014 After a 15 year battle with cancer, Richard has been called home to be with his Higher Power. His Ă&#x20AC;nal MoXrney was SeacefXl as he Sassed on the morning of -Xly th. Richard is sXrYiYed by his former wife 'iane and their sons 'arrin PaXla , 'ennis /isa his 5 grandchildren 0acNen]ie, Ale[andra, &arson, %rayden and .ellen his sisters Anne 0arie %ob , *eraldine Henry , 6ylYia *ene his brother 'aYid 7heresa and nXmeroXs neShews, nieces and coXsins. Richard¡s greatest Moy was sSending time with his grandchildren and they will miss him dearly. /astly, a sSecial thanNs to *eraldine /ee for being a big helS in Richard¡s Ă&#x20AC;nal months. Richard was born in (ricNson 0anitoba, to ,ngYald and 1ellie /ee and he was the foXrth, of seYen children. After 1 years of Prairie life Richard Moined the R&0P, and XSon gradXation, was Sosted to %& in 1 5 . He was transferred to many towns throXghoXt %& where he made a great nXmber of friends and acTXaintances. Richard retired from the R&0P in 1 1 and became an entreSreneXr. He was the owner of Allgard 6ecXrity in 7rail %&, where he ran the bXsiness with his wife, *eraldine, for many years. Richard was an athlete, an oXtdoorsman, a coach and a contribXtor to the commXnity. He loYed to watch his sSorts and was an aYid 6moNe (aters fan. A long time member of .iwanis, Richard sSoNe of the many friends he had made throXgh the groXS. He was an aYid Ă&#x20AC;sherman and he loYed to be oXt on his boat on Arrow /aNe trolling for .oNanee, or on the ocean Ă&#x20AC;shing for salmon. Richard was gratefXl for the care he was giYen by 'r. 7reYor AiNen. ,n addition to 'rs 6cotland and /iYingston, oXr family is gratefXl to all of the (R nXrses at .ootenay %oXndary Regional HosSital, as well as the nXrses and staff of the wing at &olXmbia 9iew /odge, for maNing his Ă&#x20AC;nal days comfortable. 7he comSassion and care they SroYided was oXtstanding. A celebration of Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held on 6Xnday, AXgXst 1st at 1 Sm at the Royal &anadian /egion %ranch 11, in 7rail, %&. Al *rywachesNi of AlternatiYes )Xneral and &remation 6erYicesÂ&#x152; has been entrXsted with arrangements. As an e[Sression of symSathy, donations to the &anadian &ancer 6ociety at Rossland AYenXe, 7rail, %&, 91R 1 woXld be greatly aSSreciated. <oX are inYited to leaYe a Sersonal message of condolence at the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online register at www.myalternatiYes.ca.
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Employment Help Wanted FIVE Full Time, Permanent Housekeeping Room Attendants required by 611017 BC Ltd DBA Holiday Inn Express in Golden-Kicking Horse, BC Compensation: $14.00 hourly, 40 hours per week Education: High School Experience in related field an asset; Job Duties: Make beds, clean/disinfect bathroom/fixtures, Stock linen closet and supplies area, Vacuum carpets and mop floors. Wash windows, pick up debris and remove trash from units, Provide information on facilities and handle complaints. Location: Mail- PO Box 1462, 1120 14th St, Golden, BC V0A 1HO E-mail: gm@hiexgolden.com Fax: 1-250-344-4665
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PO Box 159, Canal Flats, B.C. V0B 1B0 Phone: 250-349-5462 Fax: 250-349-5460 village@canalflats.ca
REQUEST FOR QUOTE The Village of Canal Flats is seeking a price quotation to supply one used truck with snow plow and dump box, 2005 or newer, one ton to three tons. Quotations will be accepted no later than Friday, August 22, 2014 Submission of Quotation Directed to Attention: Brian Woodward, CAO Village of Canal Flats Box 159, Canal Flats, B.C. V0B 1B0 bwoodward@canalflats.ca
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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.
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INVERMERE bright 2 BR bsmt suite, 5 appliances in Wilder. Separate entrance. $850/mo. Utilities/cable included. N/S, DD. Call 403-819-8121.
Wanted full-time Grapple Skidder Operator. Wage depending on experience. 250-342-5420
Trades, Technical CERTIFIED BOOM TRUCK OPERATORS WANTED * Union Environment * Possible employment in heavy construction and pipeline industries * Must be willing to work out of town and in camp. * Minimum 5 years experience Please include photocopy of certification, current resume and current abstract. Send your response to: PO Box 95045, Kingsgate Vancouver BC V5T 4T8 NELSON’S Glass Ltd., located in the sunny North Okanagan Valley, is looking for a full time ticketed auto glass installer. Drivers license is required and glazing experience is an asset. Email inquiries/resume to nelsonsglass@telus.net
PCL ENERGY now hiring Journeyperson: Pipefitters, Millwrights ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for immediate shutdown work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Call 780-468-8026, send resume: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com ROPER Ventures Ltd. is seeking equipment operators or contractors for their stump-todump logging crews. Currently, we are seeking: Experienced Processor Operators The work is less than one hour out of Rocky Mountain House. Call 403-669-7476 or email susanr@roperventures.ca All equipment is non-smoking and successful applicants must complete substance impairment testing before commencing work.
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Brass Princess double bed with frame, decorative curved brass head and foot boards. Call Sharon 250-688-1365
INVERMERE Fully Furnished 3 BR, 2 Bath home for rent. N/S, DD. $1400/month. Utilities/ cable included. Call 403-819-8121.
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Windermere: 4 bedroom meticulous home - Sept. to June. $750/mth plus utilities. Great for 1 or 2 people. 250-342-2135
CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY ST. PETER’S WINDERMERE ROMAN CATHOLIC RADIUM CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER FELLOWSHIP LUTHERAN MISSION VALLEY SHARED CHURCH DAY SAINTS OF INVERMERE MINISTRY #4 - 7553 Main Street W, 250-342-6167 ANGLICAN-UNITED 5014 Fairway, Radium 100 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor: Father Gabriel Fairmont Hot Springs 250-342-6633 250-426-7564 100-7th Ave., Invermere Confession: 1/2 hr. before Mass 250-341-5792 250-347-6334 250-342-6644 Pastor: Rev. Fraser Coltman Canadian Martyrs Church Pastor Rev. David Morton Reverend Laura Hermakin President: Adam Pasowisty 712 - 12 Ave, Invermere Worship Service wvsm.ca Columbia Valley Branch Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m. Worship Services Sundays, 9 a.m. Sundays Worship Services Worship Services Bible Studies 1:30 p.m. Sundays St. Joseph’s Church Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Every Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Christ Church Trinity, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hwy. 93-95, Radium Hot Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Kids’ Church Springs Invermere Edgewater Hall Sundays, 11 a.m. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. 1st and 3rd Sunday, 9 a.m. St. Anthony’s Mission All Saint’s, Edgewater. Loving God, Corner of Luck and Dunn, 2nd Sunday, 7 p.m. Loving People Canal Flats Saturdays, 4:30 p.m. St. Peter’s, Windermere
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LAKE WINDERMERE VALLEY CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE CHURCH ASSEMBLY 326 - 10th Ave., Invermere Hwy. 93/95, 1 km north 250-342-9535 of Windermere Pastor: Trevor Hagan 250-342-9511 lakewindermerealliance.org Pastor: Murray Wittke valleychristianonline.com Sunday, August 17th Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 10 a.m. Worship & Word Worship And Life Instruction, Kid’s Church Provided “Valley Of The Giants... Change and Growth” Sharing Truth ...our church’s Intern, Showing Love Nathan Hildenbrandt, Following the Spirit ministering.
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An Escalade worth the wait Cadillac recently held the introduction of its all-new Escalade in the heart of Toronto, specifically the heart of Yorkville. This upscale slice of Toronto real estate is home to spendy shops, exclusive restaurants and luxurious hotels. This is a place to be seen or be seen in a vehicle that projects the image one wants to portray. Media guests for the Escalade launch stayed at Toronto’s very first boutique hotel, The Hazelton. As one Torontonian put it, “that’s about the fanciest place in town.” It certainly draws an upscale crowd of rich people, or posers, looking the part. With a steady lineup of Ferrari, McLaren and other exotics parked outside, Cadillac was front and centre showing off its new full-size luxury SUV to a young, well-healed crowd of Toronto socialites and business people. Looks Getting a full-size truck into a boutique hotel is like trying to park in one of those parking spots labelled “small car”. To get around this, the party part of the launch was held on a garage rooftop, transformed into a nightclub, complete with gourmet finger food, fancy
cocktails and live performers, including Escalade is wonderful as there is plenty the requisite fire-twirling entertainers. of room to stretch out when the long There was even an Escalade-inspired golf wheelbase (ESV) model is chosen. cart to shuttle guests to the roof. The Granted about 70 per cent of all buyers star of the show was the all-new 2015 choose the shorter wheelbase as it Escalade, a vehicle Cadillac hopes will looks less imposing and some might make up about 20 per cent of its overall not need the interior vastness. Under sales. With a $6,000 price drop and very the hood is GM’s premium 6.2L V8 with competitive packages, they hope even a whopping 420hp and 460 lb.-ft. of It has been wealthy shoppers will stop to see the torque. This might seem like overkill seven years since value in this SUV. It sure got attention, but this larger engine can switch off we’ve had an all-new to just four cylinders under light load, thanks to the fabulous LED projector headlamps and taillights. The angular Escalade…the wait more often impacting fuel economy. The shape is very contemporary and the power goes to just the rear wheels, all was worth it. sleeker sheet metal looks up to date. four wheels or automatically controlled, Zack Spencer Inside all by a switch on the dash. My experiThe Escalade has always made an impact ence driving for the day returned about when it arrives at any destination; the sheer size and 12L/100km in mostly highway driving. Not bad for a attitude it projects says a lot about the person driving big truck. it. It is inside that needed to be refreshed the most, Verdict and the attention to detail Cadillac infused in its new The new Escalade adds about $10,000 worth of new truck should pay dividends. Any luxury buyer expects equipment like standard magnetic ride control for a leather, wood, and smart infotainment and Cadillac more nimble ride. The cabin is much quieter, for doing delivers on all of these. The dash and doors are covbig business deals on the phone, and the ride overall ered with hand cut leather. The open-grain wood and is much more refined than before. Starting at $79,900 contrasting interior materials like faux suede all make the Escalade is for the well healed, but Cadillac it look as rich as the buyer expects. Front and centre is representatives told me that most buyers shoot for the Cadillac’s CUE entertainment system that I find easy moon and buy the top Premium model for $90,500. to operate and interact with. The buttons below it are The new Cadillac is fresh and much more refined, touch sensitive, there are no knobs or switches. The with features like never before. Do young wealthy front passengers just swipe over the surface to change buyers like the Cadillac brand and where it is going? the volume and heat controls. The short answer is yes. GM claims this is the fastest Drive growing luxury brand in Canada and B.C. is a hot spot One reason to buy a big truck-based SUV is to move for the Escalade. It has been seven years since we’ve people in numbers or tow a trailer to a cabin or had an all-new Escalade… the wait was worth it. cottage. That latter experience came with the drive
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