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Invermere mayor challenged LOCAL NEWS Lake activist spreads local knowledge on Jumbo stance STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com The topics of Jumbo Glacier Resort and Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality continue to generate discussion in the valley after an Invermere resident questioned Invermere mayor Gerry Taft’s stance on the municipality at the most recent Invermere council meeting. Brandishing a copy of the October 1st Valley Echo and referencing its front page story about Mr. Taft’s motion at the recent Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) meeting criticizing municipalities without residents at the October 14th Invermere council meeting, audience member Mike Gagne pointedly asked Mr. Taft why he introduced such a motion. “How does it benefit Invermere to take these (anti-Jumbo municipality) positions?” said Mr. Gagne. Mr. Taft responded that the motion grew out of his frustration at what he sees as the discrepancy between the province saying it doesn’t have enough money to help fund municipal projects such as Invermere’s new multi-use centre and the province then giving $200,000 a year in grant money to Jumbo municipality, as well as his belief that the process of creating Jum-

bo municipality was wrong. “When you fundamentally disagree with something, you should stand up for it,” said Mr. Taft. “Whether or not you agree with having a ski resort up there, there’s no question in my mind that setting that up should follow the same process that other ski resorts in the East Kootenay have been through, with rezoning decisions made by elected officials at the regional district.” Mr. Taft said that in making the motion at the UBCM meeting, he was simply doing what the majority of his constituents would support him doing on the Jumbo issue. “I do believe I’m representing the majority of the people in the district on this. People come up to me all the time and say ‘thank you’,” he said, clarifying that his chief concern is Jumbo municipality and the processes behind its creation, rather than the planned Jumbo resort. “My issue is around the municipality,” said Mr. Taft. “I’ve done everything I can do to raise awareness about how more than $1 million of public money is being spent to set up a municipality in order to circumvent the normal regional district zoning process that other ski areas in the East Kootenay go through. See A3

STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com Valley resident Kat Hartwig was in Ottawa earlier this month representing the Living Lakes Canada team at the Living Waters Rally, a conference that in Hartwig’s opinion highlighted the importance of the water stewardship work done here, particularly by the Lake Windermere Ambassadors. “We are definitely leading the emerging trend of communities engaging more actively with the health of their watersheds,” said Hartwig in a press release. “We are blessed in the Columbia Basin to have some of the world’s most pristine waters and thus a global obligation to protect them and restore them.” The rally, which ran from Friday, October 3rd to Monday, October 6th, attracted 110 delegates representing different groups from across Canada to discuss watershed issues. “It was mostly a way to connect various watershed groups from across the country to share information about what they’re doing,” Hartwig told The Echo. “There was a lot of talk about citizen-base science and an exchange of some of the challenges and solutions it entails.” The Lake Windermere Ambassadors’ Lake Windermere project, which grew out of a 2004 conference held at Fairmont Hot Springs, has become a model for watershed management not only for other lakes and rivers in the Columbia Basin, but also for bodies of water across the country, including Lake Winnipeg and Lake Mackenzie, said Hartwig. The key traits of the Lake Windermere project that others wish to emulate are citizen-based science and multi-sector community engagement, according to Hartwig. “There was consensus (when the Lake Windermere project started) that if we were serious about protecting the health of our water, it needed to be a collaborative approach, not just something done by an environmental group,” she said, adding that meant including local business groups, societies, individual businesses and other groups. Watershed-wide management — as opposed to simply managing a single lake or a single river — was another major topic of discussion at the rally, according to Hartwig. See A3

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Conservative ballot to be branded by Wilks Dan Walton dan@invermerevalleyecho.com MP David Wilks has been acclaimed as the Conservative nominee for the federal riding of Kootenay-Columbia, which has grown to include Nelson, Salmo, and Laslo, “I was expecting a little competition,” Mr. Wilks told The Valley Echo. After the Kootenay-Columbia Conservative nomination committee conducted their lone interview with Mr. Wilks, the members unanimously approved. “The district association now declares that our current MP David Wilks is acclaimed the candidate for the next election,” reads a press release from the Kootenay-Columbia Conservative Association. Because of growth to the local electoral boundaries, the nomination process saw more party members invited to contest Mr. Wilks. While internal competition for the nomination can be healthy, “We as Conservatives stand united and move forward behind the MP,” said Fairmont resident and party member Doug Clovechok. “I think it would have been hard to defeat David anyway for the position.” The Kootenay-Columbia riding was declared in a landLAKE from A1

“It (watershed-wide management) seems to be the growing trend, not just in Canada, but really around the world,” she said. The Living Waters Rally is held every two years. Living Lakes Canada is a nongovernmental organization that aims to foster citizen-based stewardship of the country lakes, wetlands and watersheds.

slide victory after the 2011 federal election, with Mr. Wilks grabbing 23,910 votes (55.88 per cent). Mark Shmigelsky of the New Democratic Party placing second with 14,199 votes (33.18 per cent), while the Greens, Liberals, and an independent split the remaining 4,679 votes. The riding had a 63.45 per cent turnout. Mr. Wilks said the riding is currently around 20,000 constituents, short of the 105,000 to 109,000 average. Similar to the 2011 election, next year’s campaign issues will focus largely around jobs and economy, he said, but it also depends heavily what the Liberals and NDP will bring forward with their platforms. Opposition leader Thomas Mulcair has been effective at holding the Conservative government accountable while Liberal leader Trudeau hasn’t presented much of a platform aside from his promise to legalize marijuana, Mr. Wilks said. Voting is expected to happen on Monday, October 19th, 2015, unless the Queen or Governor General call an election sooner (normally done upon the request of the Prime Minister). After the redrawn boundaries take effect next year, the House of Commons will increase its number of seats from 308 to 338.

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You’re not going to see me standing in front of cement truck up in Jumbo Valley or anything like that.” “Invermere has more to gain from this project than any other town. These positions you take are not in the best interest of Invermere,” responded Mr. Gagne, adding that Mr. Taft’s moves could quite possibly end up hurting businesses here and that future efforts to, for instance, get Jumbo municipality to throw in funding for valley-wide projects will fall on deaf ears. “I would hope that they (Jumbo governments officials) wouldn’t be so vindictive as to say you’ll never get any money ever, since you pissed us off on this one issue,” responded Mr. Taft, adding he feels speaking up on an issue you disagree with is a good way to get it dealt with. “The squeaky wheel gets attention,” he said. Councillor Greg Anderson said the motion presented at the UBCM started during an Invermere council — where not all councillors agreed with it, but a majority did — so it went on the Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Goverment (AKBLG) meeting, where a majority again agreed with the motion, so it then went on the UBCM. The motion followed due process, said Mr. Anderson, adding now that the UBCM has voted to take the matter to the province, it is finished as far as Invermere council is concerned.

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Mayor (acclaimed) Gerry Taft

There is no single “most important issue” but there is a common theme that many issues fall under, which is “regional co-operation.” Whether it is economic development, fire services, library services, our new multi-purpose community centre, recreation services, environmental protection, or long-term land use planning — all of these require regional co-operation. Over the last six years, myself along with elected officials from the RDEK, Radium and Canal Flats have worked hard to build on regional co-operation. We have had some true successes around the funding of arenas and the establishment of the Columbia Valley Directed Funds. We need to continue this momentum.

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Mayor (acclaimed) Clara Reinhardt

Sustainability is our biggest challenge. We need to focus our efforts supporting existing business, continuing to support a robust tourism industry, working to attract new business, improving recreation facilities, and maintaining infrastructure. It is our task to work within our own boundaries as well as with our neighbouring communities, to enhance and promote our assets to ensure that, in 10 or 20 years, we are still vibrant and attractive, both for our residents and our visitors. In Radium Hot Springs, we have to fill our empty storefronts and continue the work that has been started over the last five to 10 years to beautify the main business strip on both sides of the highway.

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In your opinion, what is the most important issue your area faces and why? Councillor Greg Anderson (I)

Now that the economy is slowly recovering, I believe the most important issue facing the new incoming District of Invermere council will be strategically addressing the growth and development that will be returning to the valley over the next few years. While council should definitely be supporting and encouraging a healthy, vibrant economy, it’s also critical council ensures that adequate planning and oversight is in place to maintain (and ideally improve upon) the values and attributes that make Invermere such a special place to raise a family and retire. Growth, economic development and quality of life have to be thoughtfully balanced.We cannot lose sight of that!

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In my opinion, the See District of Invermere is going to be facing many pressing issues in the near future such as the development of the new community hall, and revitalization of downtown and the cenotaph. Both are certainly important issues that will need to be handled with community in mind, though one issue that has stuck out for as long as I can recall is the quality of water in town. There is no denying it could use a great deal of improvement, and I am looking to strategize step-bystep means of upgrading so that, in time, Invermere will no longer be inferior in terms of something as vital as See our drinking water.

Infrastructure upgrades and improvements while maintaining an affordable level of property tax increases that don’t surpass annual inflation. The cost to maintain and upgrade our basic needs as a municipality (water, sewer, roads) is becoming exponentially more expensive. With grant funding decreasing from our federal and provincial governments for municipal infrastructure projects, it’s crucial for every municipality to start looking at long term solutions to support our needed upgrades without allowing our property taxes to skyrocket.

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has to be developing and implementing a realistic long-term plan for infrastructure renewal and replacement, especially our water infrastructure. While we care for our ecosystem, we also have to look after the infrastructure that carries safe drinking water from source to tap. Provincial and federal government downloading has been a problem, but past councils have also failed to recognize the magnitude of the infrastructure problem growing under our roads and sidewalks. This has left Invermere with a great financial challenge that we CAN address cost-effectively if we start taking action toward responsible financialonline and infrastrucmore ture management today.

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Change, in my mind, is BC MuniCipal the biggest issue facing the District of Invermere. Duties as elected officials are to make sure we have good, solid infrastructure in place; good, drinkable water; an efficient sewer system; safe bridges; and Pick up a strong fire service with The Valley proper equipment, to See more onlineEcho each week name a few. The challenge to facilitate all this for the next is a tall order. A need to four weeks be prudent in our budfor the geting in order to accomPre-Election plish this is necessary. As Q&A! a community, we must BCAll MuniCipal change our outlook on Candidate business now and in the Forums future. Be more open and Village of Canal Flats welcoming to those poMonday, November 3rd tential partners who will Comprehensive 7 p.m. help develop and sustain coverage of Canal Flat Seniors Hall our town, and willing to your 2014 ● look at new opportunimunicipal election: Board RDEK/School ties to help keep InverWednesday, November 5th mere solid. BC MuniCipal See more online

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In your opinion, what is the most important issue your area faces and why? Karen Larsen

The unfortunate and unsightly abandoned buildings that surround out community in little pockets. We live in such a lovely little town yet we have somehow ended up with a inventory of abandoned and unkept properties that become host to transients, delinquents and wild animals. Our community has already seen what can happen when buildings are left unattended with the 2012 fire on Stanley Street that could have devastated an existing motel, which was directly beside the abandoned motel that was engulfed in fire. As we also pride ourselves on being a walking community,I am disheartened to see these properties sitting in neglect and of no concern to the owners.

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See Filling our main street with businesses that will provide new fulltime and part-time jobs in town. In the past, our village was the go-to weekend escape place in the Rockies — we need to capture that energy again. We need to work together as the Village, the Chamber of Commerce, and the community to make Radium shine.

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Ute Juras (I)

It is somewhat difficult to narrow it down to one single issue. In my opinion, one of the most crucial challenges would be how to provide basic services such as water, sewer, roads, etc., to our taxpayers while keeping taxes affordable. In Canal Flats, we have been doing a good job keeping the municipal tax increase to about two to three per cent annually in the past 10 years. We did have a somewhat larger increase this year due to the upgrades that needed to be done to the water system. However, through some very hard work by council, staff and some grant funding, we were able to keep this cost less than most other jurisdictions in the East Kootenay.

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Village of Canal Flats Candidates In your opinion, what is the most important issue your area faces and why? Councillor Dean Midyette

The most important issue facing Canal Flats today is economic development. We have fewer residents, fewer businesses and half the number of children in our elementary school than we had a decade ago when we incorporated.The Economic Development Plan I’ve drafted will address these issues by attracting more residents, attracting business and encouraging more day traffic.To these ends, we are working to beautify our village entrances, develop a Master Plan and review our development zoning bylaws. We will also undertake a rebranding initiative and review our marketing strategies. This will provide a foundation for future prosperity.

Marie Delorme (I)

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Erin Gornik

I believe Canal Flats really needs to focus on starting more programs for kids ages five to 18, whether it is recreation or leadership programs. Our kids have very little offered to them once they reach school age and community programs are needed. Canal Flats used to offer summer programs, we had a basketball court and a tennis court, and they were used by the community, but are no longer an option. I would like to see more be provided. Not everyone plays hockey or skis, therefore there is a need for winter programs as well. After all, our kids are our future.

Paul Marcil (I)

Economic Development — creating jobs and opportunities to attract people to live and work in our village. This involves making the village an attractive place to live and work — by having facilities, services and infrastructure available, visually pleasant with popular amenities (walkways, parks, etc.), business-friendly bylaws and zoning, and a populace who is welcoming and willing to embrace the changes growth brings. Population growth, and visitor traffic, creates opportunities for investors who will provide more services which, in turn, attracts more people. People are needed to make businesses, schools, and recreation facilities viable.

Karl Sterzer

Although I have a number of issues that are important to me, I realize that despite my own passions, it is crucial to make myself available to the constituents and let their issues be at the top of my list. This said, we must address economic growth and development, programs and retention for and of our elderly population, and provide attractive landscapes for families with education, sport, and culture. As well, embrace our local history and provide environmentally responsible ways to move forward. Finally, with this in mind, we as elected officials have a responsibility to put words into actions, and implement these decisions.

Roy Webb

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School District Trustee Candidates

In your opinion, what is the most important issue your area faces and why? Area F Wendy Booth (I)

One important “common denominator” challenging Area F residents is “WATER” - its quality, provision, and impact. Each community has a unique relationship with this resource and some face difficult decisions. Individual residents, as well as entire communities, will consider hard choices related to flood mitigation or upgrades to potable water delivery. The preservation of Lake Windermere and Columbia Lake stands out as integral to the very life of our Valley. Notwithstanding, please understand that Area F is one of the largest of RDEK districts; naming one issue does not downplay the importance of another that may not be as relevant in all communities.

Andrea Dunlop

Area F covers a lot of territory and each community has its concerns so it is difficult to choose one issue. The health of the lakes? Jumbo? Water in Windermere or Fairmont? The abattoir? Forest fire threats? All of these are important to the people they affect. However, what is important to everyone, in every community, is the support of the person they elect. We all want someone who will listen to us and be our spokesperson. When the majority of the population opposes a project or supports a development, the director should be listening. I am committed to engaging with communities and advocating for you.

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The main issue is how we manage socio-economic development. Above all, we need to respect and protect our biophysical environment. This is what sustains all our endeavours and the quality of our rural way of life.

Any large public institution with finite resources faces the same primary issue: the distribution of those resources in the most effective, efficient and equitable manner. The Rocky Mountain School District #6 encompasses Kimberley to Golden inclusive. The pressures/challenges/needs faced in one instance, school or area must be addressed while maintaining the integrity and organizational health of the system as a whole.

Area 4 Amber Byklum

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Cory Stanbury

The most important issue that faces our current school board is fiscal responsibility and accountability. We are coming off of a year of turmoil with teachers being locked out and striking, and I want to ensure that our school board and administration are doing everything they can to support our schools.

Area 5 (acclaimed) Rosemary Oaks

One of the issues facing rural school areas is economic stability. Without a diversity of business and commercial enterprises, how do we attract and maintain families in our valley? Without the economic stability, we face declining enrolment, which can generate financial and operational pressures that can lead to reductions in education programming, staffing and other supports for students, and the number and variety of programs offered may be reduced.In rural areas,part of the challenge of declining enrolment is that some students are required to travel for a long time or over great distances. This may make it impossible for students to participate in extracurricular activities or to hold a part-time job.

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arlier this month when I who despite his service to our MLA EPORT E had the opportunity in the country, now is forced to live on Legislature to respond to the only $906 per month. Because BC Liberals’ Throne Speech, I of disability, he is eligible for decided that one of the things provincial Person with DisabiliI had to talk about was the level ty (PWD) benefits, but because of enforced poverty that memthis program requires the clawbers of our communities live back of other income, he loses in. And this poverty results from his veteran’s pension of around ORM very deliberate decisions made $700 per month. by our premier and members of Far too often, a serious injury her caucus every day. or illness can leave a person In my work as MLA, I hear so many real sto- completely unable to work, and when all othries of people who simply have no options. er resources are exhausted, they are forced Due to age or disability, they cannot earn a into the PWD program. And this outcome is living and the amount provided to them essentially a life sentence of poverty. through government programs leaves them Our nearest provincial neighbour, traditionliving at a level that none of us would find ac- ally governed by very conservative politicians, ceptable. And I know that government MLAs provides significantly more to its citizens who hear these stories too, yet they say nothing, require income support due to disability. Aland they do nothing to make things better. berta’s income support program provides I told the House about a veteran I had met, nearly $700 a month more. And there are few

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communities in British Columbia with a lower cost of living than Alberta. How can we can continue to keep people in such grinding poverty? Why would we choose to bring our fellow citizens to such a reduced state? My political views are pretty simple. I think we should stand together. We pool our resources to educate our children and provide health care services to everyone. We pool our resources to ensure that the disabled who cannot earn income are provided for. But government policy is not keeping up with our societal choice. It is time to raise Person with Disability benefits to a level that actually allows these citizens, who are in need through no fault of their own, to have a reasonable standard of living. Norm Macdonald is the NDP MLA for Columbia River Revelstoke. He can be reached by phone at 1-866-870-4188 and by email at norm.macdonald.mla@leg.bc.ca.

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What do you think of Gerry Taft getting a third term as mayor by acclamation (no one to run against him)?

LETTERS

Questioning the legalities of Jumbo Glacier Resort Editor’s note: The following is an open letter on Jumbo to FLNR Minister Steve Thompson that was copied to The Valley Echo for publication. Dear Minister Thompson: I returned this week from the Jumbo Valley, having spent two weeks at the Jumbo Citizen’s Monitoring Camp. As you may know, Glacier Resorts Ltd. is in a big hurry to substantially commence their mega-resort project in the Jumbo Valley. Their Environmental Assessment Certificate is due to expire on October 12th if they don’t get this project started (Editor’s note: This letter to the editor was submitted prior to October 12th). In their hurry to make some feeble marks of progress at this final hour, at least three excavators and crews of workers have been working daily in the wilderness of the Jumbo Valley. The noise of machines building bridges, cutting trees, punching in roads, drilling wells, excavating clearings, digging pits and removing rock and soil for their construction emanates throughout the valley. In my view, Glacier Resorts is currently and for the past few years in violation of Condition #88, which requires that they keep ATVs and other recreational vehicles out of the Controlled Recreation Area (CRA). Last fall, they installed a rinky-dink gate in the Farnham drainage that has been completely ineffective in keeping motorized traffic out. It probably wouldn’t help if they locked this gate since it’s so flimsily constructed and installed to begin with. I think Glacier Resorts shouldn’t have agreed to conditions like this if they are unwilling to do the necessary work to deal with the inevitable issues of vandalism by people trying to access areas they have historically

“It’s great. Gerry’s done a good job so far trying to bring prosperity to town and no doubt he’ll continue.”

“I think it’s awesome. I like Gerry and he’s good at what he does.” Jamie Baxter & Raychael Yerbury

“Gerry’s great, so it’s good. But at the same time, I think it’s always healthy to have competition, rather than acclamation.”

Laura Penney

used. They have failed to keep motorized traffic out of the Jumbo side as well, again through lack of adequate barriers or monitoring (note: Jumbo Wilders support all traditional uses of the valley.) This is just one of my numerous concerns about the legality of this development. The monitors at the Jumbo Camp have been photographing, documenting and reporting other concerns about Glacier Resorts compliance with their Environmental Assessment Conditions to the relevant government bodies. One of these is access to the Jumbo Valley. We await a response from you, Mr. Thompson. Why is the government not enforcing its own laws? There are two ongoing Judicial Reviews in process — by the Ktunaxa First Nation and the West Kootenay EcoSociety — about this development. Wouldn’t it make sense to deal with these concerns prior to damaging the Jumbo Valley? One of these Judicial Reviews concerns the establishment of a municipality with no residents. The Union of BC Municipalities unanimously disapproved of this in principal hence my sentiments about this governmentsponsored development are shared by elected representatives all across the province, at many different levels. But no, the whole process of permitting the Jumbo Resort and establishing the pseudo-town of Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality has demonstrated that this government has, in my opinion, little respect for the will of the majority residents of the Kootenays (70 per cent in the last independent poll) and the democratic process. By not enforcing their own laws, the government demonstrates to me a lack of respect for the judiciary and law. If the B.C. government is little more than an autocratic puppet for corporations, how can the public continue to support this charade? Will we continue to support this charade? The great love that people of the Kootenays, indigenous and settlers, feel for their homeplace should not be underestimated. The Purcell Range is the jewel of our

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ecosystems here, the cradle of genetic diversity for many wild species and a place where our spirits fuse with the wilderness, each in our own way. We hike in Jumbo, we hunt in Jumbo, we run our businesses in Jumbo, we pray in Jumbo, we explore in Jumbo, we trap in Jumbo and we honour Jumbo just the way it is — wild. Sincerely, K.L. KIVI NELSON

Outdoor club appeals to B.C. premier Editor’s note: The following letter to B.C. Premier Christy Clark was copied to The Valley Echo for publication. Dear Premier Clark: Our organization, the Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC (FMCBC), is a province-wide organization representing close to 5,000 individuals from 33 outdoor clubs across B.C. Our membership is comprised of non-motorized, backcountry recreationists including hikers, mountaineers, rock climbers, backcountry skiers, snowshoers, kayakers, canoeists, trail runners and mountain bikers. For over four decades, the FMCBC has worked on behalf of this community to maintain and improve access to quality, non-motorized, backcountry recreation for both our members and the general public to enjoy. Over the past two decades, our members and the thousands of people who live and recreate in the Kootenay region have been opposed to a commercial ski resort being developed in the Jumbo Valley. See A15

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 The Valley Echo

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Costume contest, sweet aid stations, lunch, post-event trick or treating. Register online for the 5 or 10 km walk or run: monstermashdash.ca

• 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Rink. • 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Senior’s Hall, $2. Everyone welcome. • 4 - 9 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre. • 12 p.m.: Lulu Lemon yoga jam and Join us for wifi video games and pool. trunk show at Pothole Park. Free yoga class, free snacks, music and RD : T HURSDAY travelling store. If weather is bad, 23 • 12 - 1 p.m.: Ask a Librarian / Drop- location will change to Defining in tech support at the Invermere Yoga Studio. For more information Public Library. Every Thursday. visit definingyoga.ca For more info, go to invermere. • 2 p.m.: Edgewater - Radium Hospital Auxiliary Annual Halloween Tea bclibrary.ca • 5 - 6 p.m.: Wine tasting with Erin and Bake Sale. Admission $5, at the in the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Edgewater Legion Hall. lobby every Thursday. Sample four • 8 p.m - 1 a.m.: Edgewater’s Infamous B.C. wines for $10/person. Ages Halloween Dance at Edgewater Hall. Dance, snacks, and prizes. 19+, registration not required. • 5 - 9 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre. $10 a ticket available at Peppi’s Join us for pool, games and Rock- Pizza, Edgewater Post office, Brisco store and Blue Dog Cafe. For more band. • 7 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘em Tourna- information visit facebook.com/ ment every Thursday at Invermere ERSevents or call 250-347-6489. Legion.

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• 9 a.m.: Headbanger Festival. Come out and enjoy a relaxing and educational weekend in Radium Hot Springs, and see the Big Boys in action! Adults $10, children under 12 $5. Events are geared around the annual rut which happens in and around Radium. There will be educational talks, tours and much more until October 26th. For further information, visit events@radiumhotsprings.ca or call 250 - 347-6455. To register visit radiumhotsprings.ca/events

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• 10 a.m.: Radium Hot Springs Library Halloween crafts by Vera. • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Beginner Acrylic Painting Workshop, hosted by Painted Aspen Studio, at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. $200, runs through October 26th. Visit paintedaspen. com or call 250-409-5100 for more information. • 10:30 a.m.: 2nd annual Monster Mash Dash, downtown Invermere.

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• 12 p.m.: Soup lunch at the Edgewater Legion. $6. Last Friday of each month. • 4 p.m.: Zombie Walk. Meet at Pot Hole Park, shufﬂe to the Station Pub. Free for all ages. Prizes for best zombie costume. • 6 - 8:30 p.m.: Booktacular Fright Night at the Invermere Public Library. Drop-in for tricks and treats, stories, and crafts on Halloween night. • 6 - 11 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre. Join us for Halloween Extravaganza. Scary movie marathon, haunted house, dance and prizes for best costumes. • 8 p.m.: The Rocky Mountain Rally returns to Invermere. Some of the best off-road drivers in North America come to Invermere for this exciting event. For information visit rockymountainrally.com or Facebook.

• 3.30 p.m.: Youth Advisory Committee for grades 5-7. Contact the Invermere Public Library for more information 250-342-6416. • 5 - 9 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre. Join us for a cooking workshop and free food.

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• 13th Annual East Kootenay/ Fairmont Hot Springs Wine Festival (November 7-8): Individual tickets and lodging packages available at fairmonthotsprings.com • 6 - 11 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre. Join us for a Foosball Tournament and Remembrance day posters.

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• 7 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre. Join us for Man Hunt. • 7:30 pm.: Live at Pynelogs, Mary Murphy - Irish singer and writer. Tickets $20, Students $10, available at Tiffany’s Threads and at Pynelogs. For more information visNOVEMBER 1ST : • 10 a.m.: Radium Hot Springs it columbiavalleyarts.com or call Library new lego club ages 5 and 250-342-4423. up. • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Home Hardware NOVEMBER 9 TH : Customer Appreciation Day. Free • Remembrance Day 5-Stand at the Beef on a Bun (donations gladly Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club. For more information, visit accepted for the CV Food Bank) • 6 - 11 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre. lwdrodgun.com or call 250-341-3254. Join us for hang out night. • 6:30 pm. Doors open, Songwriters in the Valley CD release Party at HOURS pynelogs. Tickets $10, Children 13 under $5. 7 pm Show Starts. INVERMERE LIBRARY

• 7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Gymnastics Association AGM (Glacier Peaks NOVEMBER 4 TH : Gymnastics) at Rocky River Grill, • 10 - 11:30 a.m.: Free Public Mass new board members urgently Flu Clinics; Edgewater legion, 4858 needed. Cordillera Avenue Edgewater. Bring your care card. For more 28TH : TUESDAY information contact your local • 5 - 9 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre. public health office Interior Health Join us for October Birthdays, cake - Invermere Health unit 1-250 - 342tonight! 2360 or visit interiorhealth.ca. • 7:30 pm.: At Pynelogs, Robert Bruce • 5 - 9 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre. - Silent Films with live piano. Tickets Join us for wifi, Netflix and video $15, Children $12, available at Tif- games. fany’s Threads and at Pynelogs. For more information visit columbiavalNOVEMBER 5 TH : leyarts.com or call 250-342-4423. • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Social Enterprise/ ENP workshop at Columbia Valley 29TH : WEDNESDAY Chamber of Commerce 19+, $50. • 4 - 9 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre. An overview of the steps taken in Join us for wifi video games and pool. planning & developing a social enterprise (non-profits that earn revCOMING SOON... enues). More information at info@ CTOBER TH :: bbaprogram.ca or call 1-855-510O 30 • 5 - 9 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre. 2227. • 4 - 9 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre. Join us for Foosball Tournament. • 7 p.m.: Wilmer Community Club Join us for wifi, Netflix and video Annual General Meeting at the games. Wilmer Hall. Everyone welcome.

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

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• Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m. • Wednesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

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COUNCILBRIEFS

Outgoing Invermere council onboard with pay increase bylaw Steve Hubrecht steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

The incoming Invermere council will likely get a slight pay increase, after the current council members gave three readings to a bylaw recommending such an increase at the the most recent council meeting. During the October 14th Invermere council meeting all three council members present (councillors Justin Atterbury and Spring Hawes were both away) gave three readings to a remuneration bylaw that will see the pay for the next council’s mayor go from $20,240 a year to $21,500, and pay for the four councillors go from $12,144 a year to $12,900. The makeup of the new council will be determined in this November’s municipal election, although Invermere mayor Gerry Taft has been acclaimed for a third term as mayor, since he is the only candidate running for the position. “I think the process we have in place, in which the current outgoing council votes on the incoming council’s pay is good, since there is a least some degree of separation,” said Taft. “It’s not quite the same as voting directly for your own pay.” The bylaw was based on a recommendation made by a three-member independent committee of citizens who examine the mayor and councillor pay in

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B.C. municipalities comparable to Invermere. “I think it’s fair to say they (the committee members) took a really good look at it, examining the issue from many different angles,” said Invermere chief financial officer Karen Cote. The wages are not high by any standard, said Taft, adding they are basically meant to compensate part of the wages council members lose by having to take time off their regular jobs to attend various meetings or perform other council-related obligations. Wifi in public spaces Council members also voted during the October 14th council meeting to authorize the district to execute an agreement with Shaw Communications to set up wifi service hotspots in key public spaces through Invermere (including the library, Kinsmen Beach, 7th Avenue on the blocks from 10th Street to 13th Street, Pothole Park and the district offices, provided that the service will be available to all mobile device users (including those of other companies such as Telus or Rogers) for no charge for a period of 10 years. Cenotaph Park update Invermere chief administrative officer Chris Prosser gave an update on progress at the cenotaph park re-

vitalization project. “They (Max Helmer Construction Ltd.) still have a significant amount of underground work to do,” said Prosser, adding some of that would involve sewer lines. Miscellaneous items Council also voted to direct staff to enter into a oneyear encroachment agreement with the Invermere Health Care Auxiliary so that the auxiliary can place a garbage bin behind their new location for the Thrift Store (which the auxiliary runs to raise funds for the Invermere hospital). Some members of council expressed concern about entering into a long-term encroachment agreement before seeing exactly how much space the garbage bin will take up, how and where the auxiliary plans to arrange its pick-up and drop off bins, and how traffic might or might not be affected, so a one-year was agreed to as a trial. During the October 14th meeting council also resolved to award the management and implementation contract for operational wildfire prevention treatments within Block 10 — Toby Benches (part of the district’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan) to Wildlands Eco-Forestry Inc. Wildlands had done previous work as part of the plan in Block 14 and made a bid price of $357,000 plus GST for the contract.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 The Valley Echo

SPORTS

Rockies goalie earns First Star against Summerland DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

October 18th. It was a rough start to the weekend, as the Ghostriders scored before the first 30 seconds were off the Double losses over the weekend pushed the clock. The Rockies then suffered three more goals against by the end of the first period. Rockies six-games deep into their losing slump. Doan Smith and Sam Young both scored for the RockThe team was on the road on Friday, October 17th against the Fernie Ghostriders, before coming home ies during the second period — with assists to Ryan to take on the Summerland Steam on Saturday, Lawson, Carter Melnyk, Dondre Watson, and Jayden Jefferson — but those goals were matched by two more from Fernie. Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land. With help from Young and Melnyk, Front Counter BC Cranbrook has accepted an application made by Gulo Holdings Ltd a third Rockies goal was netted again of Box 159 Invermere BC V0A 1K0, on behalf of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for a Licence of Occupation by Doan Smith in the final period, - Industrial General to facilitate the storage of materials adjacent to their yard on Lot 15 but another Ghostriders goal mainDL375 KD plan 14927 and containing 0.76 hectares more or less. tained Fernie’s four-goal lead. The MFLNRO File Numbers that have been established for this application is 4405515. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Front Counter The final score was 7-4. BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook BC, V1C 7G1 or email to: authorizingagency. The Rockies put up a much stroncranbrook@gov.bc.ca. Commments will be received by Front Counter BC until ger fight on Saturday night when the November 27, 2014. Front Counter BC may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Summerland Steam were at the EdThese applications will be available for viewing at Front Counter BC in Cranbrook, BC. die Mountain Memorial Arena. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public Young and Lawson assisted Doan record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Smith who opened the scoring for Natural Resource Operations regional office in Cranbrook. the Rockies late in the first. Summerland tied the score at one midway Proposed Area of Purchase Detail Map through the second, but four minLegend utes later, Carter Melnyk, who was aided by Smith and Lawson, gave CoApplication Area Plan 14615 (0.77 ha.) lumbia Valley another go-ahead goal. The Rockies took their lead into Private Land the third but couldn’t hang on. Roads Doan Smith had a slashing penalty tacked onto his punishment for fighting, which happened after the five-minute mark in the third. After he was tossed and the Rockies were shorthanded, a power play Summerland goal tied the game at two. Columbia Valley took the lead once 568000

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GOLF NEWS

WINDERMERE WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB:

The Windermere Valley Ladies Golf had our wind-up on September 24th with a fun game, meeting, wonderful dinner and Pirate Gift Exchange. A fun time was had by all. Our winners for 2014 were as follows: Club Champion: Susan Godlien; Overall Low Net: Pat Andruschuk; Most Improved Golfer: Cathy Howard; Match Play Champion: Pat Andruschuk; Match Play Consolation: Diane Kochorek; RCGA Pin Round: Nora Efford; Lorna Scott Putting Award: Dawn McKinnon SUBMITTED BY HELGA BOKER

Wednesday, October 22, 2014 The Valley Echo

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LOCAL NEWS

Waterbird survey bodes well for Columbia Wetlands JESSICA SCHWITEK editor@thegoldenstar.net

The local chapter of Wildsight received an update about the Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey from program manager Rachel Darvill last week. There have been various initiatives in the Columbia Wetlands in the past, including water quality, invasive plant species, watershed and bird education programs. These programs are all connected in the delicate ecosystem of the Columbia Wetlands, and are crucial to the waterbird survey. The major goal of this initiative is for the wetlands to become an Important Bird Area (IBA). If the wetlands become an IBA, then they will be part of a global network that aims to identify, monitor, and conserve sites that provide essential habitat for significant bird populations. “IBAs hold significant conservation value, and would provide a significant level of protection for the Columbia Wetlands,” said Darvill. In order to reach this goal, the wetlands needs to meet one per cent of continental or global threshold in terms of numbers of a species to achieve IBA for waterbirds. This goal would have great benefits to the area. Not only could it bring a specific faction of tourists (as the Columbia Wetlands would be on an international bird area list), it would also help with monitoring long-term trends, maintaining and restoring wildlife and ecosystem functions, and providing nature-based learning for youth. The first phase of the survey is nearly complete. This included volunteer recruitment, selection of targeted waterbird species (including Trumpeter Swan, Western Grebe, Horned Grebe, Hooded Merganser, Ruddy Duck, Great Blue Heron, and more), and developing funding applications for Phase 2. The second phase, targeted for the spring of 2015, will include the actual surveys, and some hands on invasive species work, as well as a lot of educational outreach Basin-wide. To find out how you can get involved, contact Darvill at rachel@wildsight.ca.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 The Valley Echo

FEATURE

Celebrate Small Business Month Naomi Yamamoto Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business Small businesses are the heart and soul of communities, and National Small Business Week which runs from October 19th to 25th, 2014, gives us an opportunity to celebrate small business success at home and beyond our provincial border. The B.C. Government is committed to making B.C. the most small-business friendly jurisdiction in Canada, and we are working hard to ensure that small businesses have the support they need to grow and succeed. That’s one of the reasons we have been working closely with the BC Chamber of Commerce and the local Chamber network to create an environment in British Columbia for small

businesses to thrive. Government is already leading the country in the fight against red tape, but we know there is more we can do to support small businesses in B.C. Since 2001, the B.C. Government has cut more than 150,000 regulatory requirements and reduced the smallbusiness corporate income tax rate from 4.5 to 2.5% - a 44% reduction. This remains one of the lowest rates in Canada, and we are committed to lowering the rate by a further 40% under the BC Jobs Plan. As part of National Small Business Week celebrations, Shop Small Business Day is taking place on Oct. 25, 2014. I encourage all British Columbians to celebrate small businesses in their communities by getting out and shopping local. Together, we can all help support small-business success.

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emerging entrepreneurs in local communities like Invermere, and we look forward to continuing our support for these small business owners in the years to come.” Community Futures East Kootenay (CFEK) , along with the Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council offered the Financial Bootcamp for Small Business workshop in Invermere last week on October 9th. Visit kric.ca/events/ financial-bootcamp-invermere to learn more. CFEK also offers Me Inc. Workshops, presented by Basin Business Advisors, which will take place in Invermere on November 18th at 5:30 p.m. For more on the program and a full list of locations offered, visit surveymonkey.com/s/MeInc. The CFEK office is located in Cranbrook, but it services the communities of Athalmer, Brisco, Canal Flats, Edgewater, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Panorama, Radium Hot Springs, Windermere and many more.

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If you’re just hauling yourself, or a pair of jet skis around back, the GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado can do the job. And they do it very well. Alexandra Straub

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If you have to haul, do it in style DEL MAR, California. With a 12.5-metre turnIt’s a quintessential SoCal ing radius – which we (Southern California) put to the test when we morning. want to make a U-turn The marine layer is in full to take some photos effect; blocking a would– it’s quite impressive. be gorgeous sunrise. Yet Furthermore, it’s the that doesn’t stop avid all-in-one midsize truck The versatility sports enthusiasts from without compromise. and usability of taking a run along the It has the segment’s beach. Or taking to the these trucks appeal best horsepower thanks water for some morning to two great engines. to small business wave action. The first being a 2.5L, owners, families Nor does it stop couples 4-cylinder with 200 hp from walking arm-in-arm, or even outdoor and 191 lb-ft of torque, with their hands occupied lovers. the next being a 3.6L, by their morning coffee, V6 with 305 hp and Alexandra Straub and their midsize breed 269 lb-ft of torque. Both of pooch following close engines are paired to by. However, something does turn their a 6-speed automatic transmission; a heads. 6-speed manual is available on select A host of all-new 2015 midsize trucks extended cab 2WD models have them perplexed. They’ve nevCome 2015, a 2.8L Duramax Turbo-Dieer seen these kinds of Canyons or sel is scheduled to join in the engine Colorados gracing the streets before lineup. and wonder what all the commotion Want to tow a couple of dirt bikes, or is about. mount a couple of kayaks on the rear? Then again, it’s not uncommon to Sure! Not a problem. see midsized trucks in this part of the As I drove through Del Mar with a world. In fact, they’re a dime a dozen. trailer hitched to the back that carried Most are outfitted with surf racks, two incredibly clean dirt bikes, I barely toolboxes or have gear loaded in the felt they were there. bed. They are put to good use. The V6-endowed Chevy Colorado (or Anita Burke, GM’s chief vehicle GMC Canyon) tows up to 3,175 kg engineer of midsize trucks, explained (7,000 lbs.) with the trailering package, what makes this category of relatively so it has ample oomph to get it up small truck popular. The versatility some tough grades without breaking and usability of these trucks appeal to a sweat. small business owners, families or even When you want to access the bed – outdoor lovers. regardless of trim – they all come with

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a standard CornerStep rear bumper. You’ll also find 13 standard tie-down locations throughout the bed that you can use with available, movable cargo tie-down rings. Furthermore, the 2015 Colorado’s configurations are available in an extended cab model with a 6-foot bed, a crew cab with a 5-foot bed and a crew cab with a 6-foot bed. With the tailgate down, the 6-foot bed allows hauling of 8-foot-long items. Even though both trucks are built on GM’s Global mid-size truck platform, they are targeted at two different buyers. The GMC Canyon has more upscale features and a lavish cabin – something I wouldn’t have said before when it comes to midsize trucks – while the Colorado is more utilitarian in nature. No matter how you slice it, both of these trucks have impressive features. One is its quietness. Whether driving

the four or six-cylinder variants, no rattles, bangs or buzzing were heard. I actually couldn’t believe my ears as to how serene the cabin was. I guess the triple door seals are doing their job and doing it well. The transmission had a smoothness to it and the 8-inch touchscreen featuring Text Messaging Alerts and Siri Eyes Free are a bonus. If you’re just hauling yourself, or a pair of jet skis around back, the GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado can do the job. And they do it very well. Pricing for the Chevrolet Colorado starts at an MSRP of $19,900 for the four-cylinder with the extended cab. The GMC Canyon has a starting MSRP of $20,600 (both exclude a destination charge of $1,695). Visit www.gm.ca for more information Alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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In addition to concerns regarding the sustainability of the project and maintaining the important wildlife corridors through the area, the FMCBC has two major concerns with the proposed development which would directly impact the community we represent: 1. In its current state, the Jumbo Valley and surrounding peaks are located in a relatively wild and pristine mountainous range which draws backcountry recreation visitors from across B.C. and the world. Development of a commercial ski resort would permanently damage the ecology of the Jumbo Valley resulting in a significant reduction in the quality of the area for non-motorized, backcountry recreation. If the Jumbo area is developed into a commercial ski resort area, the wilderness value of the area will be lost forever. 2. Backcountry recreationists utilize public lands for much of their activities. The proposed resort would take currently public lands and designate them as a Controlled Recreation Area (CRA) which would be available only to a few, paying users. This will result in reduced public access which is of major concern to the FMCBC and our members who strive to maintain and increase public access to the backcountry. This removal of public lands into CRA’s has happened with all commercial ski developments and causes persistent problems for the commercial operator and the

public recreationists. If substantial construction of the resort has not begun by October 12th, 2014, the Jumbo Glacier Resort’s environmental assessment certificate will expire. To this point, very little construction has begun and we see this is an opportunity to instead designate the Jumbo Pass, Glacier and Valley areas as a wilderness area where wildlife can migrate through and take refuge, biodiversity can be protected and non-motorized, low-impact, backcountry recreation, both public and commercial, can take place.These recreation and conservation values are in a declining supply provincially and worldwide and are worthwhile protecting for future generations to enjoy. We encourage this government to deny renewal of Jumbo Glacier Resort’s environmental assessment certificate when it expires and to dissolve the Jumbo Resort Municipality on the basis that it is a municipality without citizens and Jumbo Glacier Resorts has not begun substantial construction of the proposed ski resort. Please receive this letter as our official statement of opposition to the proposed Jumbo Glacier resort development and recommendation that the project be denied further support from the province. Yours Sincerely, BOB ST. JOHN PRESIDENT, FEDERATION OF MOUNTAIN CLUBS OF BC

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

October 2007 — Lisa Lehr, Gloria Barck and Rebecca Enns take a tour through the barnd new Sonshine daycare centre during its grand opening on October 21st.

years ago (1969): Local MLA James Chabot officially opened the first aquameet at the Radium Hot Springs aquacourt. Calgary’s Don Sinclair helped organize the meet’s 40 swimming events, which drew participants from Vancouver, Calgary, Kimberley, Radium and Invermere. Kootenay East MP James Byrne was on hand to give out the first awards of the competition, in the early afternoon. A dance was to cap of the day’s joyful fesitivities.

years ago (1969): The Windermere Valley Ski Club was gearing up for its first general meeting. The club planned its first meeting to involve Dieter Kindl to show his latest helicopter ski film and were planning a Nancy Greene League for their little skiers and coaches for the racing team.

years ago (1974): David Thompson Secondary School hosted two badminton clinics coached by leading Cana-

dian professionals such as Vic Conley, who competed both nationally at the 1972 Canada Winter Games winning bronze and internationally at the 1972 Thomas Cup Match against Peru, along with local, Greg Paul, twoyear representative of B.C. at the Canadian National Championships.

years ago (1984): Invermere’s very own Don Rozell was the lucky winner of Lotto 6-49 worth $2,655,251.90, the valley’s first two million dollar ticket winner. The ticket was purchased from Dave’s Book Bar, where he had bought five tickets every week since Christmas. His plans with the money? Don said that he was going for “a long vacation in a hot climate” and intended to purchase a house in Invermere when he returns.

years ago (1994): Banff Centre for the Arts implemented an outreach program to a number of communi-

ties in both Alberta and British Columbia, Invermere included, to expand musical talent. A collection of internationally acclaimed musicians paid four visits to our community to help with the development of the communities potential musical talent.

years ago (1999): Larissa Dutcher, Michelle Williams and Jo Pandachuck posed all prettied up and primed for the deals at the Garden Market IGA’s Midnight Madness. The ladies were all dolled up and ready to enjoys the nights music and festivities to countdown the millennium.

years ago (2004): Lieut. Chris Sanders was killed in an explosion while aboard the Chicoutimi, one of the four submarines leased from the British government for $750 million in 1998. Questions were brought up about the outfitting of proper gear and technology to Canadian troops.

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Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. Figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers named, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Father 4. Greek gods physician 9. Emblem and/or insignia 14. Indicates near 15. Manila hemp 16. l836 Texas siege 17. Animal Planet 18. “Shadow Spell” author 20. Shaking 22. Office worker 23. Hit on which the batter scores 24. Catastrophes 28. Extinct N.Z. ratite 29. Indicates position 30. Cracking sound 31. Medieval oboe 33. Zurvanic priest 37. Pa’s partner 38. Organization of American States 39. Pearly ear shaped shell 41. Inventor Franklin 42. Atomic #3 43. Large sea snail 44. Nostrils 46. Supplements with difficulty 49. Periodic symbol for silver 50. Senior officer 51. German superhighways 55. Bromeosin 58. White person, Hawaiian slang 59. Strong magnet alloy 60. Bloomberg interviewer 64. Women’s ___ movement 65. Cover with wood 66. Slats 67. Sick 68. Rewards (archaic) 69. Heels, pumps or loafers 70. Yes vote

21. Cat cry 24. Kansas 67632 25. Roman citizen 26. Chinese silk plant 27. Bridge breadths 31. European sole genus 32. 3 line Japanese verse form 34. Sounding disks 35. United Nations (abbr.) 36. Unlogical 40. Exist 41. So. Am. capital est. 1960 45. 7th C. BC King of Judah 47. C2H6 fuel 48. Glided high 52. Cotton pods 53. Boxer Muhammad 54. Ends of a loaf of bread 56. Very coldly 57. Titled peer of the realm 59. Arthur __, Wimbledon champion 60. Cost per mile 61. Own (Scottish) 62. Cheer 63. Word element meaning ear

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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you are quite adept at maintaining a stoic outer appearance, but inside your emotions are churning. Find a healthy release and you will be glad you did.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, everything in your life seems to be in order. Now might be a great time to schedule some well-deserved rest and relaxtion with loved ones.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Rein in your emotions as much as possible this week, Taurus. You will feel passionate about a project in the coming days, but you still must remain calm as you tackle the tasks at hand.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, test the waters before you share a secret. This way you can get an idea of how a small group of people will react before you spread the word.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, listen to your sixth sense as it guides you in a particular direction. Your instincts rarely steer you wrong. Resist the urge to follow what everyone else is doing.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, commitments at work may keep you from your plans, even if you have had a special event on the calendar for some time. This obligation is unavoidable..

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, use your natural gift for diplomacy to resolve a conflict at work. It is easy to find common ground and steer the conversation toward a reasonable resolution.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 The first step toward change at work is to take the initiative, Aquarius. Once you make the decision to forge ahead, everything will fall nicely into place.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Expect to have some serious feelings about love and romance this week, Cancer. You are empowered by the sweet feelings and what they mean for your future.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, grab some friends’ attention as you attempt to garner support for a coming project. Once you have the floor, make the most of this opportunity.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, don’t worry if you have to give up something you desire when negotiating with others. The chips will fall into place.

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Apply in person, via email (timhortons.invermere@gmail.com) or by fax (250-341-3177) for both positions.

HURCH ServiCeS ERVICES DireCtory IRECTORY ChurCh ROMAN CATHoLIC CATHOLIC RADIUM CHRISTIAN CHURCH oF OF JESUS RoMAN ST. PETER’S WINDERMERE FELLOWSHIP MISSION OF LATTERLATTER CHURCH CHRIST oF FELLoWSHIP LUTHERAN MISSIoN VALLEY SHARED OF INVERMERE DAY SAINTS oF MINISTRY 250-342-6167 #4 - 7553 Main Street W, ANGLICAN-UNITED Pastor: Father Gabriel 5014 Fairway, Radium 100 - 7th Ave., Invermere 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 Every Sunday Bacon, Sundays, 9 a.m. Sundays Worship Services Bible Studies Friends & Faith, 9:30 a.m 1:30 p.m. Sundays St. Joseph’s Church Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Christ Church Trinity, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hwy. 93-95, Radium Hot Invermere Kids’ Church Christ Church Trinity, Springs Edgewater Hall Invermere 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, Loving People Canal Flats 2nd Sunday, 7 p.m. Saturdays, 4:30 p.m. St. Peter’s, Windermere

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH 326 - 10th Ave., Invermere 250-342-9535 Pastor: Trevor Hagan lakewindermerealliance.org Sun,october October26. 5. Sun, WORSHIP AND LIFE CELEBRATION INSTRUCTION SUNDAY, “GraceInLessons” “Grace Action” Our Intern Jordan Pastor TrevorPastor ministering. The Tjart Lordsministering Supper willl be served. K.I.D.S Church for children ageChurch 3 to grade K.I.D.S for 1; and grades children age2-6, 3 toduring gradethe 1; morning. and grades 2-6, during the morning service.

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Hwy. 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere 250-342-9511 Pastor: Murray Wittke valleychristianonline.com Sunday Service 10 a.m. Worship & Word Kid’s Church Provided Sharing Truth Showing Love Following the Spirit

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STEEL BUILDINGS gift-card give-away! 20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

GLEN Livet Manor Cranbrook. 1 Bedroom $750/month avail. Nov 1, and 2 Bedroom $850/month avail. Dec 1, Very close to Rec centre, Curling, Hospital, Shopping & College. Heat & hot water included, on site coin-op laundry, storage locker, no smoking, cat ok. Phone 778-517-0777

STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Commercial/ Industrial In Invermere - For rent 503 7th Ave. 1950 sq. ft. 8’ overhead door, suitable for retail or ofﬁce. call 250-342-0603 or 250-341-5845.

Transportation

Auto Financing Fruit & Vegetables Faraman Farm New location!

3111 Hwy 3 Erickson, BC 250-402-3056 Visit us for apples

Gala, Mac Honeycrisp, Freedom, Priam, Blushing Susan & Elstar Liberty, Spartan, Jonagold, Creston, Golden Delicious Ambrosia & Orin We also have squash, potatoes, carrots & apple juice Juicing apples by the bin. Bulk orders welcome Closed Sundays

Misc. for Sale A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com FIREWOOD Support Rockies Hockey. Fir,Pine, & Larch. Phone 250-342-6908 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext: 400OT www.norwoodsamills.com/400ot

Misc. Wanted FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045, www.dollars4guns.com Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 778-281-0030. Local.

Real Estate Acreage for Sale PRIVATE 150 ACRES

5 minutes from Cranbrook . Borders crown land on 3 sides. Mixture of timber and fields. Surveyed, drilled well, power and Shaw cable. Not in ALR zoned RR60. Serious inquiries only. $695,000.

250-489-9234

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 2BDRM, 1 1/2 BATH apartment for rent, in Canal Flats. Great view, 2parking spaces, F/S, D/W, full size W/D, microwave. $750 + utilities & D.D. Available immediately. Call (250)349-5306 or (250)489-8389.

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Silent Film with Live Piano Tuesday October 28th at 7:30 Pynelogs

What does ART mean to you?

songwriters in the Valley CD Release Party · Sat Nov 1st

Happy BirtHday to pynelogs!

at 7 pm Call for tickets 250.342.4423

Celebrating 100 years

1914 - 2014

Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

To advertise, call: To advertise, call: 250-341-6299 250-341-6299

SERVING THE VALLEY Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals NEW R SEWERA CAME

• Complete sewer/drain repairs • Reasonable rates - Seniors’ discount • Speedy service - 7 days a week • A well-maintained septic system should be pumped every 2-3 years • Avoid costly repairs

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

Perfectly Painted

Handyman

Windermere, B.C. and surrounding area

Cell or email for a free estimate Phone: 587-585-6565 email: bevschembri@msn.com

and more…

250-342-4433 • Open 7 days a week NATIONWIDE GUARANTEE

“We do it for you” Al Kaulback, owner

250-346-3199 250-341-5926 al.kaulback@gmail.com

The WaTer & air Company! Water Treatment: filtration and purification Furnace and Duct cleaning

Fast, reliable and affordable service for interiors and exteriors

Beverley Schembri

Home Improvements Lawn Maintenance Concierge Services Off-Season Home Checks Snow Removal

• Brakes • Tires • Suspension • Oil Changes • Alignment • Air Conditioners Your Winter Tire Super Store

At Chore Service

to give your business maximum exposure for your advertising dollar?

Call 250-342-9216

Purify the water you drink and the air you breathe! Kerry Colonna

for more information.

250-342-5089

Located in the Diamond Heating & Spa building in Athalmer

ASK ME about a fun, fASt Silpada Designs facebook Party!

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

HAVE A PARTY AND GET FREE JEWELLERY! A fun get-together with friends and gorgeous free Sterling Silver Jewellery… What more could a girl want? See how Silpada Designs gives you all that and more by booking a Silpada party… It’s simple - just give me your guest list and I’ll do the rest.

Rose-Marie Fagerholm Independent Representative

250-341-5956 • rosis@telus.net

Sales ~ Service ~ Installation

UNIVERSAL DOORS & EXTERIORS Arnold Scheffer

250-342-6700

unidoorext@live.ca unidoorext.ca

Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential

Radium Hot SpRingS ESSo • Gas • Propane • Diesel • Automotive Repairs • Tires & Batteries • Greyhound

• CAA approved automotive repair •

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

250-347-9726 7507 Main Street West

Sholinder & MacKay

Sand & Gravel

Complete line of aggregate products for construction and landscaping Office:

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

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

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

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

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