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Mainroad responds to highway maintenance criticism DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com Poor travelling conditions have caused many drivers in the East Kootenay to express frustration with Mainroad Contracting, the service hired by the province to maintain the roads. Condemnation of Mainroad’s work has been rampant on local social media pages, and Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett was heard criticizing Mainroad on The Drive, a Cranbrook radio station, last Thursday, December 4th. “We went through the same thing last year,” Bennett said, adding that there is no valid excuse. “Mainroad needs to do something about it.” Bennett said solutions are currently being discussed with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the governing body which awards the servicing contract.

To respond to the complaints, Main“When you get that type of a rainroad hosted a meeting in Cranbrook on storm and that type of a flash freeze, Friday, December 5th. you’re really at the mercy of Mother “There’s been a lot of misinformation Nature.” and lots of comments, and it was time Asked about Mr. Bennett’s comments to rebuff some of it and put some facts on the poor performance of Mainroad, to the reality,” Al Sander, general man- Sander disagreed. ager at Mainroad East Kootenay, told “He has his beliefs, but I don’t take my The Valley Echo. direction from him,” he He said the Minissaid. “We take our di... you’re really try of Transportarection from the transat the mercy of tion conducted 80 port ministry and their audits in the East Mother Nature. local reps, and that’s AL SANDER Kootenay over the who orchestrates the MAINROAD EAST KOOTENAY GM past two weeks, and contract and holds us just two measured beneath the provin- to the standards of the contract.” cial standard. He said the contract that Mainroad is Sander said Mainroad has taken no bound to was set out by the Ministry missteps so far this winter, and doesn’t of Transportation, and according to believe that a competing agency could them, the contractual obligations are have performed better. being fulfilled. According to Sander, last winter, and so Mainroad’s current ten-year contract far this season, precipitation in the East for the East Kootenay will be up for reKootenay has been abnormally intense. newal in September 2016.

He said the new contract will likely span ten years as well. The Facebook group “Taking Back East Kootenay Highways”, which more than 1,500 members have joined, has been created to oust Mainroad. A petition is circulating through the group to see the legislative assembly of B.C. remove Mainroad as the East Kootenay contractor. Sander said Mainroad cannot see the content of the group, but is aware of its existence and purpose. He said the social media avenues for Mainroad to communicate with taxpayers are currently under discussion with the province. Asked how best to communicate frustration with Mainroad, Mr. Sander said it depends on the nature of the complaint, adding that “anybody who calls, we talk to them — as long as the people come forward in a respectful manner.”

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Local Chamber says minimum wage increase would hurt business in the valley Steve Hubrecht steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

training. If minimum wage was $15 an hour, a lot of employers would only hire full-time, year-round adults.” Taft said in some ways the minimum wage issue is a red herring, since most The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is voicing its concern about a re- full-time, year-round jobs in the valley pay more than $15 an hour, and those cent B.C. Federation of Labour campaign to raise minimum wage in the province. making minimum wage here tend to be people new to the job market, such as The federation began its campaign to push minimum wage up to $15 an hour students off school for the summer, and 100 per cent of the income they make two weeks ago, and last week the local Chamber of Commerce, in a press re- at that wage is discretionary. “I don’t think that in the long run, it (raising minimum wage) will necessarily lease, said the idea is simply irresponsible. “Now that our local economy is finally showing signs of recovery from the 2008 be beneficial for valley. It feels good initially, but a lot of entry level jobs in the worldwide recession, a minimum wage increase at this time would negate the valley are in businesses such as grocery stores or restaurants, which aren’t high profit industries. So, if the increased wage cost for work that we are doing to promote the Columbia the business can’t come out of business profits, it Valley communities as a year round destination,” Now that our local economy is means the businesses need to absorb those costs said local Chamber of Commerce president Amanda finally showing signs of recovery by charging more for things,” Invermere councillor Robinson in the press release. “The Columbia Valley from the 2008 worldwide recession, a and Rocky River Grill owner Justin Atterbury told Chamber of Commerce is working collaboratively The Valley Echo. with a number of partners to support the increase minimum wage increase at this time “So people are getting paid more, but then the of visitors during times that have been marginal for would negate the work that we are cost of living increases across the board, and peobusiness operations. If businesses can’t afford the ple don’t actually end up with more disposable instaff to provide great service, our destination mar- doing to promote the Columbia Valley keting efforts will be for naught.” communities as a year round destination. come than before.” “Business owners would like nothing more than AMANDA ROBINSON The chamber said many small businesses in the COLUMBIA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE to pay all their employees more, however, not at valley are still struggling to accommodate the most the cost of the survival of their business and an recent rise in minimum wage, from $8 an hour in May 2011 to $10.25 a hour in May 2012, and any further hikes could threaten the increase in minimum wage at this time would effectively put some businesses in our community out of business. An increase in minimum wage at this time viability of some businesses in town. “I know there’s a lot of people out there who would find it difficult to make would be detrimental to our local economy, one that is finally experiencing ends meet in the valley on $10.25 an hour, but I do tend to agree with the cham- some positive signs of recovery,” said local Chamber of Commerce executive ber’s position on this,” Invermere mayor and Gerry’s Gelati owner Gerry Taft director Susan Clovechok in the press release. The chamber said that any increase in minimum wage should come with cleartold The Valley Echo. “A higher minimum wage prevents the opportunity for employers to hire stu- ly defined, measurable outcomes and be done in consultation with business, dents, or other people who have barriers to employment or might require extra particularly small business.

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s the cold temperatures to their community. Judo OTTINGS outside hampered my Communities make enthusiasm to put up the Christup society and a betmas decorations, I settled comter society will imfortably down in the warm livprove humanity.” ing room.The enticing aroma of Our club’s involvefreshly baked christmas cookment and participaies is drifting into the room. tion in the history of In this relaxed, content atmoJudo B.C.becomes evERMANN sphere, I picked up the B.C.Judo ident and it continues 50th Anniversary book.The first at present. The Inverpage caught my attention and a mere Judo Club has quote by Professor Jigoro Kano: over 50 registered members of all ages “Through the diligent practice of judo, and experiences. From beginners with a judoka will improve mentally, physical- white belts to more coloured belts as the ly and morally. The judoka will become judokas progress and to the sought-after both, able and motivated, to contribute black belts. We are fortunate to have so

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many dedicated black belts — all volunteers —to teach and instruct on the mat. Our senseis, black belt instructors, are holding from first to third degree black belts, also are Levels 1 to 3 NCCP coaches and up to National A referees. All this helps our either recreational or enthusiastic competitive athletes to gain knowledge in the art of judo. We practise every Monday and Wednesday evening at the Debbie Seel Centre. New members, beginners and advanced, are always welcome, as judo is an ongoing sport to improve oneself, mentally and physically. See you on the tatame! Visit invermerejudo.com to learn more.

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mule tidings... A female mule deer arrived a week early to The Valley Echo’s Christmas open house to enjoy some tasty cedar boughs as a mid-winter snack. The open house is from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, December 12th. Drop by for sweet treats and a steaming cup of hot cocoa or hot apple cider on us.

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Award highlights environmental education work in the Columbia Valley Steve Hubrecht steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

model for success. We also wanted to recognize the trust’s strong vision for environmental education which is showcased in their new Environmental Strategic Plan. This will allow for the continued development of high-quality learning opThe Columbia Basin Trust recently received national recognition for its portunities for residents of the (Columbia river) basin.” Mr. Whittick told The Valley Echo that the announcement of the award has commitment to environmental education, in the form of the 2014 Award for Excelbrought a bit of national recognition to the environmental education programs lence in Environmental Education and Communication. “We were both surprised and humbled by this recognition,” said Columbia Ba- the CBT supports, including some of CBEEN’s. “It’s great to get that kind of exposure for the programs we have here in the valsin Trust (CBT) president and chief executive officer Neil Muth in a press release. The award was given by the Canadian Network for Environmental Educations ley, although of course the CBT’s support of environmental education extends and Communciation, and the CBT was nominated for it by the local Columbia well beyond CBEEN,” he said, adding environmental educational is important since it is a long-term investment in the well-being of individuals, communities Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN). and ecosystems. “We really feel we are acceptThe CBT provides funding for ing this award on behalf of the dozens of environmental provolunteer groups who do engrams run in the Upper Columvironmental education work bia Valley, including CBEEN’s on the ground, and we hope it Wild Voices for Kids, local enechoes down and reflects back vironmental group Wildsight’s on them,” CBT communications Education in the Wild and Know director Delphi Hoodicoff told Your Watershed programs, the The Valley Echo. “There’s a lot B.C. Conservation Foundation’s of (environmental education) Wildsafe B.C. program, Groundgroups in the Upper Columbia swell, the Kootenay Community Valley and they do great work.” Bat Project, CBEEN’s Voices for “CBEEN nominated the Trust Sustainability Symposium and for this national award to recthe Environmental Education ognize its long-term commitLeadership Clinic that CBEEN ment to environmental educaco-hosts at Nipika Mountain tion,” said CBEEN executive Resort. director Duncan Whittick in CBEEN recently got the gothe press release.“Since its ahead to host a national level inception, the trust has proDirectors of the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network present Columbia Basin Trust environmental education convided critical capacity for key with the 2014 Award of Excellence in Environmental Education and Communication. In photo back (left environmental education and to right) Susie MacDonald, Wild Voices for Kids Program Manager; Erika Momeyer, Director, CBEEN; ference here in the East Koostewardship projects. As a re- Yann Loranger, Director, CBEEN; Neil Muth President and CEO, Columbia Basin Trust; Ingrid Liepa, tenay, which according to Mr. sult, we wanted to recognize Vice-Chair, CBEEN; Dave Hillary, Board member, CBEEN; Duncan Whittick, Executive Director, CBEEN. Whittick is a real feather in the the trust for its important Front (left to right) Kim Deane, Director, Columbia Basin Trust, Laurie Paige, Vice-Chair, Columbia organization’s cap, since such role in allowing a small area of Basin Trust; Greg Deck, Chair, Columbia Basin Trust; Gillian Cooper, Chair, CBEEN; Sonja Seher, Wild conferences are typically held Photo submitted in Ottawa or Victoria. Canada to become a national Voices for Kids Program Assistant.

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Petronas LNG delay not due to B.C., Coleman says Tom Fletcher Black Press Malaysian oil and gas giant Petronas has put off its final investment decision on a large-scale liquefied natural gas project until some time in 2015, but it’s not because of B.C.’s taxes and conditions, says Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman. Pacific Northwest LNG, a consortium led by Petronas for a pipeline and terminal at the Prince Rupert port, issued a statement Wednesday citing construction costs and federal approvals it still needs for a pipeline and plants worth $36 billion. “Costs associated with the pipeline and LNG facility remain challenging and must be reduced further before a positive final investment decision can be undertaken,” the statement says. “At the same time, Pacific Northwest LNG will continue to work to secure necessary regulatory and other approvals from the government of Canada.” Coleman said he was consulted on the statement and remains optimistic about the project going ahead. The province set its tax and greenhouse gas rules for LNG projects during the fall legislature session, and completed agreements with the Nisga’a Nation to allow a gas pipeline to pass through their territory to the coast. “It was always clear that once they got our piece completed, they would move on to making sure their

numbers across the board with their partners work,” Coleman said. “That’s the pipeline, the upstream cost for gas plants, that’s the LNG plant itself, which they would build in Port Edward.” Petronas CEO Shamsul Azhar Abbas said the decision will be made as soon as possible. “This is vital in light of the current intense market environment and for Pacific Northwest LNG not to lose out on long-term contracts to competitive United States LNG projects,” Abbas said. NDP natural gas critic Bruce Ralson called the decision “a setback,” noting that BG Group also cited U.S. competition in its recent decision to delay a final decision on its project for the Prince Rupert area. Polak pitches B.C. climate strategy in Peru Environment Minister Mary Polak joined the Canadian delegation in Lima, Peru this week to promote B.C.’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the latest United Nations climate conference. Polak issued a statement from the 20th “Conference of the Parties” (COP20) conference Monday, highlighting efforts to work with Ontario, Quebec and California to take action ahead of their national governments. “The science shows that climate change is occurring and we need to act now,” Polak said. “I hope our co-operation sets an example for other

jurisdictions to follow as the nations of the world work toward achieving a comprehensive climate agreement at COP21 in Paris in 2015.” In a year-end interview with Black Press, Premier Christy Clark remained optimistic that B.C. can meet its goal of reducing carbon emissions by one third from 2007 levels by 2020, even while developing a natural gas export business that would be partly powered by burning gas. “I think the bigger picture is what really matters, which is that in shipping 82 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas to Asia, we help them get off coal and other dirtier sources of oil, and that is the biggest contribution that we’ve ever made to reducing climate change,” Clark said. B.C.’s carbon tax on fuels was followed by a decline in total emissions from the province since it was implemented in 2007. Provincial officials concede the 2008-09 economic crisis was a key factor in the initial decline, but they note that while economic activity has recovered, total emissions have not climbed. Ontario ended all coal-fired electricity this year, and has invested heavily in wind and solar power in recent years. Quebec has set a goal of 20 per cent reduction by 2020, starting from 1990 levels. It has instituted a capand-trade system for greenhouse gas emissions patterned after California’s.

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Community is invited to celebrate winter in a beautiful outdoor setting Submitted Nature Conservancy of Canada

The Nature Conservancy of Canada is hosting its 2nd annual Winter Celebration on Marion Creek Benchlands. The community is invited to come out on December 14th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to enjoy winter games and warm treats in a beautiful setting overlooking Columbia Lake. Everyone should come prepared to stay warm and have fun! Guests of all ages are encouraged to bring equipment to play hockey, skate, cross-country ski, snowshoe, sled or just hang out around a bonfire. Guests will also be treated to complimentary hotdogs and beverages. A limited number of trees will be made available to cut for home Christmas Trees. The select trees are a legacy of a Christmas tree farm that operated on the property in the 1970s. At the time, the property was known as Santa’s Forest. Guests wanting to harvest a tree should

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Mainroad just needs to weather the storm

NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com What on earth must B.C. Minister of Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett be thinking, publicly attacking Mainroad Contracting on a Cranbrook radio station for its maintenance of East Kootenay roadways when the road and highway servicing company, according to what the East Kootenay General Manager has told The Valley Echo, has successfully passed a substantial number of provincial government audits already so far this winter. The colder, snowy weather just began in November and 80 audits have taken place over the last two weeks. Only two measured below the government standard.That’s a high score of (rounding up) 98 per cent.

Clearly this is a case of politica, currying to constituents,earning easy bonus points with frustrated East Kootenay industry and drivers to boost a public profile weighed down by waning public support for Site C and BC Hydro debt. Don’t forget Bennett’s recommendation on the Site C hydroelectric dam project to the provincial cabinet is expected by Christmas. One one hand,by publicly condemning Mainroad’s performance,Bennett is undermining the Liberal government’s efficacy when it comes to awarding contracts and casting doubt on its capacity to ensure public safety. A tad ironic, given the Mount Polley mine disaster earlier this year,which happened to fall directly within Bennett’s sphere of responsibility, being the Minister of Energy and Mines, whereas highway maintenance is another portfolio altogether.

But perhaps the complaints of the Facebook group “Taking Back East Kootenay Highways” are valid. After all, who really knows anymore since Mainroad has been maintaining the regional roadways for a decade, maybe more. Should another contractor take over, though, bets are their results wouldn’t be too far off the status quo simply because the East Kootenay is a challenging area to deal with. One thing is for certain: if you throw enough money at a problem like this, you will definitely see results. More money means more equipment, more trucks and more staff clearing the roads day and night. Bennett’s in a position to make that happen and any smart politician will milk a good PR opportunity for all it’s worth. Mainroad, as it’s in the business of doing, just needs to weather the storm.

OPINION

Clark on climate, clawbacks, credit cards A year-end interview with Premier Christy Clark. For an extended version see the opinion section at invermerevalleyecho.com.

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TF: Are you still confident that we’re going to see a major LNG project approved by the end of 2014? PCC: We’re still in negotiations with Petronas and Shell, so I don’t know if it will be by the end of 2014, but I’m hoping in the next few months. [Days after this interview, Petronas announced a delay in their investment decision until 2015.] TF: I talked to a couple of SFU climate mitigation specialists, and they agreed that it’s unlikely to the point of impossible to have a major LNG industry and still meet Gordon Campbell’s ambitious greenhouse gas tar-

get of a 33 per cent reduction by 2020. What do you think? PCC: I think that we may prove them wrong. Many of these facilities, not all of them, will be partly or fully electrically powered up, so that reduces those impacts, and there’s going to be a real incentive to OM invest in new technology to minimize that as well. I think the bigger picture is what really matters, which is that in shipping 82 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas to Asia, we help them get off coal and other dirtier sources of oil, and that is the biggest contribution that we’ve ever made to reducing climate change. TF: Ontario and Quebec have taken a page from your book. They have seven conditions for an oil pipeline, Energy East, which involves conversion of gas pipelines and taking Alber-

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ta oil to the East Coast.What do you think? PCC: I think they took our five conditions and elaborated on them. So you’ve got British Columbia, Alberta, now Ontario and Quebec, all signed on to some version of the five conditions. And of course Enbridge and Kinder Morgan as well. TF: What about the conditions they have added? PCC: One of the things they say they want to protect against is a shortage of natural gas coming to Ontario and Quebec.These are the same two provinces that have put a moratorium on extracting natural gas. They want to make sure that we do it here, good enough for us to do, and send it to them, but they won’t do that themselves. I look at their last two conditions, and I roll my eyes a little bit. TF: All the way to New Brunswick, they’ve basically bought the anti-hydraulic fracturing myth? See A7

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Are roads and highways in the valley being properly cleared this winter?

“We just moved here, so we have no complaints.” Anton Rinnegard (standing on right)

“No opinion really. I walk most places, so I’m not sure how the roads are.”

“So far, it’s good this winter.” Eileen Rose

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Rotary Club of Invermere reaches out to Echo readers

Premier Christy Clark in her Victoria office after the fall legislature session passed new tax and environmental rules for natural gas exports. PHOTO BY TOM FLETCHER/BLACK PRESS CLARK from A6

PCC: Yes. Somehow they all watched an American mockumentary or whatever you call it, and believed it. Here in British Columbia we do fracking better than anywhere in the world. It is the gold standard. TF: Finance Minister Mike de Jong says we have a surplus estimated at more than $400 million for this fiscal year, and he suggested that much of that would have to go to pay off deficits from previous years. Of course the opposition is interested in welfare rates and, in particular, ending child support clawbacks. What’s your view? PCC: Like any family that’s been through tough times, the first thing you need to do when you get back to finding a job and making an income again, is to pay off your credit cards. And that’s what we’re going to do. We are going to see if we can find ways to improve some of the programs over time, but can’t do that until we can afford it. It’s typical, the NDP want us to spend the money before we have it. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca.Twitter: @tomfletcherbc.

cially those Rotarians who have a elcome! Thanks to the InverThe Rotary EPORT partner, Service Above Self means mere Valley Echo, the Rotary that you pour your partner’s coffee Club of Invermere is starting a series before your own. It means they get of stories about your local Rotary first choice at dessert. It means you Club. My name is John and I am a open the door for them. Rotarian! We hope that in the followWe also have to ask ourselves ing months, you and your friends some test questions. There are only will get to know a lot more about four test questions that help RotariRotary. Who we are. What we do. OTARY LUB ans decide if their efforts are worthWhat we hope to do; not only here while. Maybe I’ve already failed the in Invermere, but also throughout first question. The first question: Is the world. How you can help. How to join with fellow Rotarians, whether or not you it the Truth? Considering what I’ve written above about Service above Self, maybe I’m going to be become a Rotarian or just want to help. Our Rotary Club began almost 38 years ago. To- held to task. Or I can hope my wife won’t read this! day, we have 32 memRegardless, that question helps to shape our bers. All of these memdirection. bers have one common I hope to have given goal, as do all Rotarians. you some food for The motto that guides thought. More food us is simple: SERVICE coming in the next artiABOVE SELF. Easily cle. Thanks for reading! said, but like most prinThis week’s column ciples, not always easy was written by Rotary to follow. This motto is, Club of Invermere memhowever, what we strive to follow and in doing The Rotary Club of Invermere is respon- ber John Tames. Learn so, guides us to do the sible for first-rate community projects such as more about the club by things we do. the Splash and Spray Park at Kinsmen Beach. visiting clubrunner.ca/ PHOTO BY ERIN KNUTSON invermere. For some of us, espe-

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• 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Rink. • 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.: Christmas Senior’s Tea at the Invermere Public Library. • 5:30 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre (SYC), Parent Advisory board meeting. • 7 p.m.: Card night at Canal Flats Seniors Hall every Wednesday.

11TH : THURSDAY

• 12 - 1 p.m.: Ask a Librarian/Drop-in tech support at the Invermere Public Library. Every Thursday. For more info, go to invermere.bclibrary.ca • 7 p.m.: DTSS Band in Concert at DTSS Gym. Silver collection at door. • 7 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘em Tournament every Thursday at Invermere Legion. • 7 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for our Pool Tournament.

12TH : FRIDAY

• 9 a.m.: Panorama Mountain Resort Winter season starts. • 10:30 a.m.: Holiday Craft Extravaganza for K - Gr. 4 at the Invermere Public Library. Contact 250-342-6416 to register. • 5 - 8 p.m.: Climbing wall open at J.A. Laird School every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Birthday parties by appt. 250-688-5228. • 5:30 - 11:45 p.m.: Earl Grey Lodge in Panorama is showing Warren Miller’s 2014 ﬁlm No Turning Back. • 6 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for Man Hunt with hot chocolate afterwards.

13TH : SATURDAY

• 10 a.m.: Christmas Crafts with Vera at the Radium Public Library. Preregistration is required by calling 250-347-2434. • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: GALS presents Art for Animals. Art and print fundraising sale at the Invermere Community Hall. Prices range from $15 - $100 (cash only). 50% of sales go to GALS to care for foster animals. • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Santa’s Cabin at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Get your photo taken with Santa and enjoy hot chocolate.

• 4 p.m.: AGM for Panorama Mountain Freeride Club at the Jackpine Pub at Panorama. • 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.: Earl Grey Lodge in Panorama is showing Warren Miller’s 2014 ﬁlm No Turning Back with a set 3 course meal.

14TH : SUNDAY

• 9 a.m.: Panorama Community Appreciation Day. Ski the whole mountain for free with a $2 donation to the Panorama Foundation. • 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.: The Turkey Spiel is back! A fun one day bonspiel made up of 4-end games. $100 per team includes dinner and prizes. Contact Invermere Curling Centre for more information call 250-342-3315 or email invermerecurling@shaw.ca • 11 - 2 p.m.: Nature Conservancy of Canada Winter Celebration Event at Marion Creek Benchlands, Columbia Lake. Meet at Grand View Road. Come prepared to stay warm and have fun! Bring what you need to play hockey, skate, x-country ski, snowshoe, sled or hang out by the ﬁre! Free hotdogs and hot beverages. RSVP: 250-342-5521 in case of cancelation canadianrockies@ natureconservancy.ca • 5:30 p.m.: Christmas dinner for seniors at the Best Western Invermere Inn. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Invermere. Call 250342-5566 to register prior to Friday December 12th, between Monday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

15TH : MONDAY

DECEMBER 18TH- 24TH 18TH : THURSDAY

DECEMBER 27TH : THURSDAY

• 8 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for movie night and popcorn.

• 7 p.m.: SYC. Come celebrate DECEMBER 28TH : SUNDAY December birthdays with cake! • Santa Claus 5-Stand at the Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club. For more info, visit www. 20TH : SATURDAY • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Santa’s Cabin at lwdrodgun.com or call 250-341-3254. Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Get HOURS your photo taken with Santa and have a hot chocolate. • 7 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for INVERMERE LIBRARY Karaoke night. • Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. RD : T UESDAY • Closed Dec 24 at 2p.m. Reopens Jan 2. 23

• 5 - 6 p.m.: Wine tasting at the • 7 p.m.: Bingo at the Canal Flats Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, in the Civic Centre, 1st and 3rd Monday of lobby. $10 per person. each month. • 6 - 8 p.m.: Free Festive Musical performance by local Duo Equis in Fairmont Hot Spring Lobby. 16TH : TUESDAY • 5 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for Crafts 24TH : WEDNESDAY night. • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: OPT clinic at the • 5:30 - 7 p.m.: Annual Torchlight Invermere Health Unit. 1st and 3rd Parade and fireworks at Fairmont Tuesday of each month. Confidential Hot Springs Ski Hill. service: low-cost birth control, and • 8 p.m.: Annnual Christmas Eve STI testing. Fireworks, Conrad Kain Park, Wilmer. Free Hot Chocolate and TH : W EDNESDAY bonfires. For more information call 17 • 5:30 p.m.: SYC. Come join us 250-342-9470. for Free food! Cooking workshop, Gingerbread houses. COMING SOON... • 7:30 p.m.: Weather Permitting Comedy Tour, featuring Michelle DECEMBER 25TH : THURSDAY Christine, Andrew Barr, Michael • All day free swimming at the Flamank at The Great Hall at Fairmont Hot Springs pools with Panorama Mountain Village, food or cash donation to the CV Invermere. Tickets $10 plus tax. For Food Bank. more information call 1-800-6632929.

RADIUM LIBRARY

• Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m. • Wednesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lego club • Tuesdays 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m • Closed Dec 20th to Jan 3rd.

WINDERMERE VALLEY MUSEUM

• Tuesday : 12 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Closed Dec 23 & 30. Reopens Jan 6.

INVERMERE THRIFT STORE

• Thursday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Friday and Saturday: 1 - 4 p.m.

RADIUM THRIFT STORE

• Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Friday and Saturday: 12 - 4 p.m.

SUMMIT YOUTH CENTRE

• Tuesday: 5 - 9 p.m. • Wednesday: 4 - 9 p.m. • Thursday: 5 - 9 p.m. • Friday and Saturday: 6 - 11 p.m. • Close Dec 25, 26 and Jan 1.

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A panorama of newly frozen Lake Windermere as seen from Lake Roads in Windermere on November 20th.

Photo by megan peloso

Help keep frozen Lake Windermere waste-free About the Lake Windermere Ambassadors: URFACE The Lake Windermere Ambassadors are a B.C. society and charity repreong-time mecca for winter recreation, this year Lake Windermere has senting a cross-section of community stakeholders,including local businessgained international recognition as the host of the world’s longest es, governments, seasonal and year-round homeowners, First Nations, youth skating trail! As folks go out to enjoy winter sports and activities, neither and non-government organizations who share the vision of a healthy Lake tourists nor locals are going to want to see waste on the lake. Windermere with balanced management that supports recreational and So as we don our skis, skates or fishing gear this winter, let’s remember traditional uses, fish these useful tips for keeping the ice surface clean. and wildlife values, and economic prosEGAN Pack out garbage perity in the region. To help prevent garbage and other debris left behind from freezing into We have received ice, make sure to pack out everything you pack on to the lake. To take yet generous financial another step, join forces with a few neighbours to create a citizens’ patrol to monitor the support from the Canadian Wildlife ice and speak to visitors about garbage. To help remove anything that might wash onto Foundation, Columbia Basin Trust, by Alice Hale – SHOW & SALE the beaches after the ice melts this spring, join the Lake Windermere Ambassadors on Columbia Valley Local Conservation Door prizes and giveaways. Come and look and buy! their Spring Shoreline Clean-up. Fund, District of Invermere, Fish and 2421 Westside Rd. December 12th – 14th, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wildlife Compensation Program, Accessing the lake Habitat Conservation Trust, Real EsTake care when accessing a frozen lake for skating, skiing or snowmobiling. Vegetation tate Foundation of BC and Regional and banks under the snow can be damaged by winter traffic, so use summer access District of East Kootenay. Canal trails to get to the lake, rather than cutting direct paths over the snow. “Beneath The Surface” is based on Flats the principle that there is often more Civic Cleaning up after dogs to know than what is visible from the Centre There are a number of important reasons to pick up after our dogs, not the least of “surface” of an issue. If there is someMonday, deCeMber 15 which is that none of us particularly cares for encountering dog poop while going on a thing that concerns you about the 7:00 p.m. nice ski or skate. In addition to aesthetic reasons, there are health-related and ecological lake and you want to get to the “bot$500 Bonanza • $500 Free Game motives for cleaning up after our beloved canine companions. tom of it”, call Lake Windermere •$250 Odd and Even 1) It is well-known that feces contain pathogenic (disease-causing) microbes that Ambassadors program co-ordinator door Prizes! & raffle! For info, call 250-349-5447 make people sick. Lake Windermere is a drinking water source, and it is not uncom- Megan Peloso at 250-341-6898 and mon for beach-goers (especially kids!) to ingest water while recreating in the water. In inspire the next column! the winter, young kids and animals can be found sneaking tastes of freshly fallen snow. 2) Nutrients found in dog waste cause imbalances in a lake’s natural ecosystem. It may sound odd at first, but excess nutrients leads to degradation of lake water quality. This is because nutrients from fecal matter can lead to increased algae growth, disturbing oxygen levels and other physical characteristics that fish and other animals need to survive. The Lake Windermere Ambassadors try to keep doggie bags in stock at major entrances to the lake. Give us a heads up if you notice they are running low or empty at 250-341-6898. Adapted from an article by Brian Nickurak, BC Lake Stewardship Society.

Beneath the

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In conclusion Fishing huts were being set up just this past weekend, evidence of a thriving aquatic ecosystem that is still at work underneath the ice surface. As the number of people recreating on the frozen lake grows, we all need to be mindful to reduce our impact to ensure the continued health of our lake. Love your lake? Let’s work together to keep it clean!

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LIFESTYLES

Tasty treats From Scratch to ease your Christmas troubles

he Christmas season hustle and bustle is drawing to a close as we get ready for the feast! As the years go by, I work to make my holiday simpler so I can enjoy this time instead of running around like a chicken with no head. I am not quite there yet, but can report that I am a bit more organized this year. This year I found myself getting more sentimental as I pondered why we do what we do at Christmas. Why do I cook for the holidays? Here’s what I came up with... We celebrate with food: This is a big one for me coming from a Ukrainian family. Food brings us together: I don’t know

Ingredients about you, but we have lots From CRATCH RATCH 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour of visitors this time of year! 1 tsp baking powder To carry on traditions: ¼ tsp baking soda We have many that the kids ¼ tsp salt have come to love and be a 1 tsp ground cinnamon part of. 1 tsp ground ginger Food is comforting: We have 1 tsp ground cloves all had our ups and downs this ¼ tsp ground allspice year. Somehow food makes ARA Sift above together everything feel better. C ••• To share a moment: Think 1 egg back to the fond memories 1 cup packed brown sugar of your childhood and remember you are 2/3 cup molasses now creating memories for your family and 90 g butter friends. Beat above four ingredients together To WOW: I love creating a new traInstructions dition or just a dish my guests enjoy. Mix wet and dry ingredients together To show my love: When I cook, I pour my thoughts into my actions, and place in fridge for one hour. Roll out on a floured surface. Cut cookknowing it will all taste better if ies with your favorite shapes. cooked with love! Bake at 350 C for 8 minutes. So when you find yourself getting Cool on a wire rack. flustered over the season as you Every year, the Columbia Basin Alliance are organizing everything to be just for Literacy collects new and gently used right, remember why you are doing books to place in Christmas hampers. it and let that stress melt away. Books are needed for children, Another way to handle this dinyouth and adult readers. ner is to call us at From Scratch… We will gratefully receive donations of new we have a Christmas Dinner that is or gently used books in collection bins until ready for pick-up. You take all the December 15th, 2014. credit and we promise not to tell Collections bins are located at: anyone! • Valley Foods Here are some recipes that I use • Sobeys Invermere over the holidays and I hope they • Invermere Public Library become a new tradition or WOW • David Thompson Secondary School with your family.

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Incredible Gingerbread Cookies This recipe is tried and true. I let my kids munch on these if they are hungry as we are cooking Christmas dinner. P.S. This is also the recipe of the cookies the kids got at the Windermere Elementary Christmas Dinner that many of you asked me for! It makes about 50 cookies using a two-inch cutter.

One tradition we have at Christmas is a soup before turkey. It warms your belly and for whatever reason,I find myself not as tired at the end of this meal. This soup has been the WOW factor at many dinners in our past. Celeriac & Hazelnut Soup* Celeriac is celery root. You find it in your local grocery store. It looks like a muddy turnip and tastes great when cooked properly! Ingredients 3 cups celeriac cut into ¼ inch dice 1 cup onions cut in ¼ inch dice 1 cup potatoes cut in ¼ inch slice 55 g butter 5 cups chicken stock salt & pepper to taste 1 cup milk (optional) ••• Garnish... 2 tbsp hazelnuts chopped, a few tbsp whipped cream, sprigs of chervil or flat parsley Instructions Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan; when it foams, add the potatoes and onions. Toss them in the butter until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a paper lid (I like to use the foil wrapping from a pound of butter) and sweat on gentle heat for about 10 minutes until vegetables are soft, not coloured. Discard the paper lid. Add the celeriac and chicken stock. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until celeriac is soft. Blend the soup in a blender till smooth and feel free to add more stock or milk if it’s a bit thick.Taste and season accordingly. Serve soup piping hot with a small blob of whipped cream on top sprinkled with hazelnuts and fresh herb. *Soup recipe copyright from Ballymaloe Cookery School. Lara McCormack is one of the owners of From Scratch – A Mountain Kitchen in Fairmont Hot Springs where one can savour fabulous seasonal food, sip from a selection of beverages including B.C. wines and enjoy the views of our gorgeous valley landscape.

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KIJHL Standings

Trades hopefully transform troubled Rockies Dan Walton dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

to change,” he said. While they managed to find success offensively this season, it was mostly offset by poor defence. “They’re producing, but not shutting guys down,” said Bidinger. Another top Rockies performer, Carter Melynk, is expected to move in the near future, Bidinger said. Also leaving the Rockies are Dondre Watson and Alan MacPherson, who both advanced to Junior A leagues in Alberta. And hometown goaltender Brody Nelson will be finishing his season with Ryan Lawson in Kelowna. “Whenever anybody moves ahead, it’s always good,” said Bidinger. The trades come just before the deadline. Smith and Lawson, who will both be 20 next year, are still eligible to play one final year with the Rockies.

There’s been a big turnover on the bench of the Columbia Valley Rockies who have had a tough season so far, earning just 14 points after 30 games. Earlier in December, the team parted with Ryan Lawson and Doan Smith — two of the team’s top forwards. Smith was sent to the Fernie Ghostriders and and Ryan Lawson was traded to his hometown of Kelowna. In return, the Rockies received Tyler Rebelato and Kale Johnston from Fernie, and Nick Evdokimoff from Kelowna. “There was an opportunity to move them (Smith and Lawson) forward, potentially help them out; and help our team become younger,” said Rockies general manager Ross Bidinger. Rebelato is a “puckmoving defenceman with good skill,” Bidinger said. Johnston, a year younger than Smith, achieved a similar number of points with the Ghostriders last year as Smith scored for the Rockies. “He fell down on the depth chart in Fernie, where he’ll be a firstliner (on the Rockies),” said Bidinger. Evdokimoff is “a big kid,” whose size brings solidity to the defensive unit, he added. Bidinger said the major trades had to happen because the team was missing heart and leadership. “The culture in Invermere goaltender Brody Nelson, pictured here high fiving a teammate in dressing room and ef- the 2013/2014 season, has been traded to Kelowna with forward Ryan Lawson fort in games needed where he will finish the 2014/2015 season. FILE Photo

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Scoring Leaders Player 1. Aaron Azevedo 2. Bryan Lubin 3. Doan Smith 4. Rainer Glimpel 5. Ian Desrosier 6. Jason Richter 7. Cole Mckechney 8. Troy Maclise 9. Felix Larouche 10. Josh McCulloch

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The Valley Echo's 2014/2015

NHL Hockey Pool Standings This week's winner is:

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P/G

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Surviving cardiac arrest in B.C. just got easier SUBMITTED BC & Yukon Heart and Stroke Foundation

BC Emergency Health Services has just launched the new provincial AED (Automated Defibrillator Device) registry designed so 911 dispatchers can inform callers responding to a sudden cardiac arrest where the nearest AED is located. The Heart and Stroke Foundation is urging all those who have an AED in their business, school, church, community centre or even their own home to add their location to the on-line list. It could save a life. “The new registry is a vital step in helping people find the closest AED when there is a sudden cardiac arrest,” says Adrienne Bakker, CEO, Heart and Stroke

Foundation, BC & Yukon. “Without defibrillation and CPR, the chance of survival decreases by seven to 10 per cent for each minute that passes.” “This includes businesses, churches, schools, municipal buildings, individuals with an AED in their home — everyone,” says Heart and Stroke resuscitation manager Shelley Parker. Users of the registry have the option to make their information public or to allow only BC emergency services to see it. “It may be that you’re at home and your spouse has a sudden cardiac arrest. The 911 dispatcher could tell you that there is an AED two doors down,” Parker explains. “Or maybe you’re bowling with friends at Canyon Lanes in Boston Bar when a team

member suffers a cardiac arrest and a 911 dispatcher can tell you exactly where to find the AED at the bowling alley.” It only takes a few minutes to register your device at bcpadprogram.ca. Those few minutes can save a life. Since 2013, the provincial government has invested $2 million in the BC Public Access to Defibrillators (PAD) Program, which will be matched by Heart and Stroke Foundation donors. The PAD Program is committed to install 750 community AEDs in public venues throughout B.C. by 2017. In BC, sudden cardiac arrest takes one life every four hours. To see a list of AEDs registered in your area, please go to http://goo.gl/zAFHjT.

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

2010 — A young dancer helps a taller performer get in a great stretch during an open house at DTSS. Dance instructors Colleen Wagner and Lynette Lightfoot along with performers showed the fun of dance to a packed house. ECHO FILE PHOTO

years ago (1964): Plans for new building programs were being reviewed by the school board with the superintendent presenting figures for the current and predicted enrolment in the area. The figures showed a need for expansion in the school district and plans were made to add on to the Invermere and Canal Flats schools. With new home economics classrooms, an addition to the library for DTSS, two additional rooms in Canal Flats, and the new Invermere West Elementary all planned out, the valley had a big project on its hands.

years ago (1969): The Austrian Dopplemayer T-Bar lift arrived at Panorama and was being installed under the close supervision of Austrian lift engineer R. Zauner. It was ready for its inspection from the Department of Transport so that the lift would be ready for Panorama’s opening weekend. They had rental skis stocked by Tim Sanders and Fritz

Bortenlanger of Calgary Sport and Ski Shop. years ago (1974): Cross country skiing was introduced to Fairmont with new trails opening up. It created more opportunity for photography enthusiasts with viewpoints built into the trails. It also opened up the newer sport of hang gliding with the instruction of Eagle Delta’s Flying Machine HangGliding School.

ablaze with Santa Claus, candy canes, Frosty the Snowman, and a number of other Christmas figures. The couple took up their “seasonal hobby” three years before and the extra $150 electricity bill didn’t seem to stop them. George could be seen dressed as Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, distributing candy canes and small gifts door to door, and even created a mailbox for letters to Santa.

years ago (1984): Santa brought early Christmas presents to three residents by drawing names at the Super Sunday Raffle. The first prize winner of $300 was Dolly Wieltchnig of Invermere, second prize winner of $150 was Thelma Gardner of Fairmont and the third prize of $50 went to G. Kluczny of Brisco.

years ago (1994): George and Stella Gray had perhaps the biggest and brightest outdoor light display in the valley. Their lawn was

years ago (1999): Members of the DTSS Christmas Carol Ensemble made rounds around downtown on the Diamond B Stables wagon during Super Sunday as their own little “Band Wagon”.

years ago (2004): Tembec received the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certificate for its forest resource practices of Tree Farm Licence (TFL) 14 in Parson, B.C. They looked forward to seeking more FSC certification for the rest of their B.C. operations.

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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. Hindu stratification 6. Least harm 12. Medical confinement 16. Silver 17. In a sick state 18. Belonging to me 19. 1/2 an em 20. “Makeover’s” Pennington 21. Take a seat 22. 1/10 meter (abbr.) 23. Atomic # 13 24. Fallow deer genus 26. Skin lesions 28. Charlie Parker’s sax 30. 31st state 31. Disparity 32. Poking stroke 34. Long time 35. Wm. the Conqueror grave 37. Hosts film festival 39. Mend 40. Gear teeth 41. Of cadmium 43. 1618 Reformed synod 44. Fringe-toed lizard 45. Where passengers ride 47. 1/60 hour (abbr.) 48. Initials of TV cartoon father 50. Pack down 52. ___ and feathered 54. Hyperbolic cosecant 56. Operating system (abbr.) 57. Atomic #99 59. Crown owned Isle 60. Santa __ trail 61. Booze support group 62. Footcandle 63. Retaliations 66. Natural logarithm 67. Quality of usefulness 70. Sitting position 71. They turn litmus paper red

13. Old Greek storyteller 14. Den 15. Stockings 25. Scottish road surface 26. Diego, Francisco, Anselmo 27. Bodily cavity 29. Durations 31. About gene 33. “Footloose” actor Kevin 36. Supply weaponry 38. Neither 39. Capital of Syria 41. Shortcut 42. Feline 43. Have already done 46. Rifle barrel cleaning tool 47. High IQ group 49. Libra constellation 51. Perch genus 53. Summer precipitation 54. Ancient Roman boxing gloves 55. Silver Skates’ Brinker 58. Cobblestone 60. Policeman (French) 64. Pizza, apple or chiffon 65. Winglike structure 68. 37th state 69. Potato state

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CLUES DOWN 1. Brandy region of France 2. Equally 3. Spittles 4. Very small 5. Ethiopia 6. Filled with sediment 7. An antiviral AIDS drug 8. Saudi king to 2005 9. Early word forms 10. Yes in Spanish 11. Ketchup veggies 12. Used to have (Scottish)

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, although you are full of excitement this week, rein in some of those feelings so you can focus on the tasks at hand. Use your energy to your advantage.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Financial matters are looming and a decision must be made, Leo. Don’t be overcome with anxiety, as all you need to do is carefully examine your finances to come up with a solution.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 There may be more to the big picture than you are seeing, Sagittarius. Gather the facts before you jump to any conclusions. You may just see things from a different perspective.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, motivation may not be strong this week, so begin with some menial tasks around the house and build up to bigger plans. Eventually you will find a groove.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Spontaneity beckons, Virgo, even though you are a careful planner who puts a lot of thought into your decisions. Overthinking is more hassle than it’s worth this week.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you are riding high and looking to share your good fortune with others. Make the most of this chance to improve the lives of those around you.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, try to avoid focusing on just one issue for too long. Sometimes you simply must trust your instincts and forge ahead anyway. Let past experience guide you this week.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Someone may catch you off guard this week, Libra. This person will bring a welcome surprise, so look forward to this unexpected encounter.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you have an idea about how to tackle a difficult obstacle, but someone crosses your path with a different agenda. Perhaps there’s a way to work together.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, avoid the temptation to take on too many responsibilities this week. If you don’t, you might not get much done. Think before you accept more work.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Back up your promises with decisive action, Scorpio. That’s the only way to prove to others that your word means something and you are committed to honoring your commitments.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, avoid open conflict without being a pushover this week. Find the middle ground and try to understand another’s perspective.

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RUMPEL, Annetta Marie September 21, 1943 - November 29, 2014

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Gerald (Gerry) Wayne Miller June 3rd, 1940 December 14th, 2010 Four years have passed since you went to be with our Lord. We continue to be inspired by your love and compassion and by the powerful work you did to make this world a better place for all. Your legacy guides our commitments each day and gives us the strength to carry on until we are together again. Deeply loved and forever missed, Bendina and Barb, Mike, Cole, Adam and Pam, Chris and Sam

Annetta Rumpel passed away at the Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre, Calgary on November 29, 2014. Predeceased by her parents Hilda and Orvis DeBoice; her brothers James and Clayton DeBoice, and her nephew Cameron Cairns. She is survived by her husband Dalvin Rumpel, daughter Susan Rumpel, and sister Evelyn Cairns. Annetta loved exploring the wilderness and taking visitors on tours of what she had discovered. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #204, 2323—32 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 6Z3, would be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be left at www.mountainviewmemorial.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home, Reception Centre & Crematorium, 1605 - 100 Street SE, Calgary, AB, T1X 0L4 (403) 272-5555.

CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY ROMAN CATHOLIC RADIUM CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF JESUS LAKE WINDERMERE VALLEY CHRISTIAN ST. PETER’S WINDERMERE ASSEMBLY CHURCH FELLOWSHIP CHRIST OF LATTER ALLIANCE CHURCH LUTHERAN MISSION VALLEY SHARED DAY SAINTS OF INVERMERE MINISTRY 250-342-6167 326 - 10th Ave., Invermere Hwy. 93/95, 1 km north #4 - 7553 Main Street W, ANGLICAN-UNITED of Windermere Pastor: Father Gabriel 250-342-9535 Radium 5014 Fairway, 100 - 7th Ave., Invermere 250-342-9511 Pastor: Trevor Hagan 250-342-6633 Fairmont Hot Springs 250-426-7564 100-7th Ave., Invermere Confession: 1/2 hr. before Mass Pastor: Murray Wittke 250-347-6334 250-341-5792 250-342-6644 Pastor: Rev. Fraser Coltman lakewindermerealliance.org Canadian Martyrs Church nd valleychristianonline.com Pastor Rev. David Morton Reverend Laura Hermakin President: Adam Pasowisty 2 SUNDAY OF 712 - 12 Ave, Invermere Worship Service wvsm.ca Columbia Valley Branch ADVENT Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sunday Service Sundays, 10 a.m. Worship Services Every Sunday Bacon, December 14 Sundays, 9 a.m. Sundays Worship Services 10 a.m. Worship & Word Bible Studies 10:30 a.m. Friends & Faith, 9:30 a.m 1:30 p.m. Sundays Kid’s Church Provided St. Joseph’s Church Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Worship and Life Worship, 10:30 a.m. Christ Church Trinity, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hwy. 93-95, Radium Hot Instruction Kids’ Church Invermere Christ Church Trinity, Sharing Truth Springs “The Gift ofAdoption” Edgewater Hall Showing Love Invermere Sundays, 11 a.m. Intern Pastor Jordan Tjart Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Following the Spirit 1st and 3rd Sunday, 9 a.m. ministering. St. Anthony’s Mission K.I.D.S Church for All Saint’s, Edgewater. Loving God, Corner of Luck and Dunn, children age 3 to Grade 1; Loving People Canal Flats and grades 2-7, during the Saturdays, 4:30 p.m. morning service.

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The 2015 model year vehicles are rolling into dealerships, with just a few stragglers set for later arrival in the New Year. This week, the Driveway team takes a look at what’s new, in print and online at drivewaycanada.ca, starting with our chief test driver Zack Spencer.

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New Year’s Resolution: Hot rides and buys for 2015 Here are what I consider to be five important cars for 2015.

This sixth generation Explorer marks the 25th anniversary of the iconic SUV, with over 350,000 sold in Canada so far.

Mazda MX-5 2015 Jeep Renegade Over the last few years Mazda has been introducing There is no question that the merger of Fiat and vehicles with its new Skyactiv technology but there is Chrysler has helped to introduce many new vehicles. one car that will signify the culmination of all the things The small car segment is a perfect example; the Fiat Mazda does well, the next generation MX-5 (Miata). 500 and its variations has been a plus The MX-5 will come in 2015 as a 2016 for Chrysler’s bottom line. Built in Europe model and all eyes are on Mazda to see on the Fiat 500L platform, this smaller what it can deliver. The bodywork is more Jeep Renegade replaces the Compass dramatic and having seen it in person, and Patriot models. Powered by either the dimensions look fanatic but the new a 160hp, 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder front grille might take a while to adapt too. or a larger 184hp, 2.4L 4-cylinder, Jeep The two-seat cockpit is roomier, thanks to claims that this compact crossover is a wider body and longer wheelbase but still a capable vehicle because of two the overall length is 105mm shorter and by Zack Spencer available all-wheel-drive (AWD) systems. 20mm lower. The standard models will be available with front-wheelThe 2.0L Skyactiv direct injection 4-cylinder will power drive (FWD), with either a 6-speed manual or 9-speed this lightweight car and power will go to the rear automatic transmission. wheels though a 6-speed manual transmission. Engine Styling is all-American; the signature Jeep grille is maroutput has not been announced, neither has the price, ried perfectly into the boxy design, as too are other Jeep but expect the car to be competitive with the 2015 styling cues. The interior is has a rugged, yet upscale model on price. design that features all of Jeep’s latest technology, Ford Explorer including the award winning Uconnect infotainment The sixth generation Ford Explorer will arrive in 2015 system. Pricing has not been announced but expect it as a 2016 model, now with new 2.3L EcoBoost engine shortly as it is due at dealerships very soon. available on the base and XLT trim. This replaces the older 2.0L Ecoboost and provides a 270hp, a 13 per cent bump over the last version. The 290hp 3.5L V6 is carried over but the Sport trim and new Platinum trim will be fitted with the 365hp Ecoboost V6. Ford claims that styling is the number one purchase consideration so the shape was retained but new grille and LED headlamps help refresh the look.

Honda HR-V Coming in 2015 is another SUV, smaller than the CR-V, helping to define the new subcompact SUV market. This little runabout is built off the excellent Honda Fit platform and will include many of the features that make that car a standout. The first is the interior of the HR-V. It will also feature Honda’s Magic Seats that flip

and fold for amazing versatility. The same 1.8L 4-clinder engine with 138hp will power this vehicle, either with FWD or AWD, through a continuously variable transmission or 6-cpeed manual. Pricing will be introduced closer to the introduction this coming spring. Built in Mexico, the HR-V will give Honda the same leg up that the original CR-V did for the small SUV segment. Chevrolet Volt It might surprise many people that the best selling electric car in Canada is the Chevrolet Volt, not the sexy Tesla Model S. There are many reasons for this, mainly the fact that the Volt provides all-electric transportation for 65 kms but with the aid of a small 4-cylinder generator to extend the range over 300 kms. This car has all of the upside of an electric car with none of the range limiting restrictions. In 2015, Chevrolet will introduce the second generation of Chevrolet Volt, one that hopes to improve on the usability of the car in terms of comfort and electric driving range. General Motors will showcase the next generation car in January at the Detroit Auto Show and the company’s CEO has stated that the new car “will store more energy in its battery pack with fewer cells, yet go further on a charge.” General Motors claims that 80 per cent of current Volt owners commute entirely on electric power, so any improvement to range will help increase this number. The Volt isn’t a huge volume seller for General Motors but this new model will help the company to showcase what it can do technologically. General Motors has the capability to produce some the most advanced cars on the road.

Question of the Week Alexandra Straub writes this week about the unusual new colours featured on cars at the LA Auto Show. Do you favour one colour when you buy a car. If so, what and why?

QUESTION OF THE WEEK!

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Safety Tip: On average, there are almost double the crashes resulting in injury or fatality in B.C. due to driving too fast for conditions in December. In poor conditions, slow down, increase your following distance and give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination.

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

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

250-342-5089

Located in the Diamond Heating & Spa building in Athalmer

• Brakes • Tires • Suspension • Oil Changes • Alignment • Air Conditioners Your Winter Tire Super Store 250-342-4433 • Open 7 days a week NATIONWIDE GUARANTEE

Sholinder & MacKay Complete line of aggregate products for construction and landscaping Office:

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

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

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250-342-6700

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

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