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Deer relocation concerns outlined by province STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com The provincial Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO) has clarified some of the concerns it has about relocation or urban deer. The Valley Echo had contacted the ministry for comment for an urban deer relocation story that was the lead news story in the December 17th issue. The ministry responded after press time that nobody was available for an interview, but a spokesperson was recently able to provide some insight on FLNRO’s position on relocation. “The literature and provincial biologists provided concerns with this option (relocating urban deer), including high deer injury and death associated with capture, transport and after release, un-
familiarity and competition with other deer in the release areas and the potential for disease transmission,” said FLNRO communications manager Sharon Dean. The proposal for an urban deer relocation pilot project is still in preliminary stages, but ministry biologists and local government representatives from the Kootenay region have invited a contractor to develop a work plan that might be used for a future trial project, according to Dean. “As deer are well established throughout their historic range in B.C., translocations are expected to have no significant ecological benefits. As transplanted animals often make unusual dispersive movements, the relocation of urban deer to new areas risks relocating the problem to new areas,” Dean said. See A4
LOCAL NEWS Incinerator shutdown causes foul odour in the valley STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com An overheated incinerator at Tembec’s Skookumchuck pulp mill resulted in an unpleasant odour pervading the Upper Columbia Valley late last week. An incinerator at the mill that burns non-condensable gases shut down automatically — as it’s supposed to — when the temperature of the gases it burns crept above 300 F (148 C), resulting in the venting of the gases (a standard safety measure) for 11 minutes on the night of Thursday, January 8th before the incinerator was restarted. A wind blowing from the southeast at the time meant the gases left a lingering smell in Canal Flats, Invermere, Panorama and other parts of the valley on the morning of Friday, January 9th. “We do apologize for the odour; it’s really difficult to avoid at times,” said Tembec acting technical manager Roger Puar. The high temperature triggered an alarm that shut down the incinerator at 10:12 p.m. on Thursday night. The machine was relit and running again by 10:23 p.m. An incident such as this is considered fairly minor although, as a matter of course, Tembec will be investigating it thoroughly, said Puar, See A2
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adding that the automatic shut down and venting system is in place because if the gas was not vented in such a case, pressure in the incinerator would build up and the mill would have a much more serious incident on its hands. The smell present in the valley may have been more apparent than normal because the gas normally heads out of a vent that runs along one of the mills stacks, several hundred feet (more than 100 metres) high. “Unfortunately, in this incident, that vent was plugged by winter condensation,” said Puar. That resulted in the temperature of the vent rising to the point that another automatic safety system kicked in, and the gases were then vented out
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vents that are only 30 feet (nine metres) above the ground. The much lower altitude of the vents, combined with the wind direction, led to the smell in the valley the next morning. “It appears the wind was coming from the southeast at the time of the incident, so it would be blowing in the direction (of Invermere),” said Puar. The incident was immediately logged in the company’s i-Sight database, a monitoring system that measures all incidents relating to environment, safety or product quality, and this automatically results in an internal investigation, according to Puar. A significant portion of the gases released were methanol, although there were smaller amounts of sulphur compounds.
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Breakdown leaves bus on side of highway for two days Steve Hubrecht steve@invermerevalleyecho.com An empty greyhound bus was stuck on the side of Highway 93/95 just outside of Windermere for a couple of days last week. The bus broke down while southbound on the evening of Tuesday, January 6th, and remained on the side of the highway until the afternoon of Thursday, January 8th. “It had a mechanical failure on Tuesday evening, at which time we called a tow truck to remove the coach,” said Greyhound senior communications specialist Lanesha Gipson. The tow truck arrived on the morning of Wednesday, January 7th but was unable to haul the coach. A second tow truck was called and the bus was finally removed on Thursday afternoon. “We don’t have specific information in terms of the type of mechanical failure that occurred, at this time. It was removed from the highway yesterday and is currently going through a thorough inspection to determine the cause,” Ms. Gipson told The Valley Echo on Friday, January 9th. There were two passenger aboard the bus at the time it broke down. Both passengers and the driver were taxied to Cranbrook by Greyhound immediately after the mechanical failure occurred, which allowed the passengers to continue their trip on schedule from Cranbrook on another Greyhound bus. “Because we are a ground transportation company; road failures occasionally occur. I don’t have an exact figure for how often it happens. However, we do pre- and post-trip inspections of our coaches to try to avoid these types of issues the best we can,” said Gipson. Orange pylons had been set around the bus, which was pulled over on the west side of the highway across from the Windermere Valley Golf Course sign.
A Greyhound bus that broke down on Highway 93/95 in Windermere on January 6th was carrying just two passengers who were immediately taxied to Cranbrook. Photo BY NICOLE TRIGG
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and we look forward to continuing our engagement process to understand what’s important to communities.” The Invermere workshop is taking place at the Lions Hall on Highway 93/95 on The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) would like your feedback on how they can be Wednesday, January 21st. Participants are invited to drop in anytime between 4 more effective in your community and across the Columbia Basin. They expect to and 5:30 p.m. for the meeting. A free dinner and faciliated conversation will run double the amount of money they have to spend in the next few years and want to from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity for interaction, lively invest it in line with your priorities. With $55 million dollars per year on the line, conversations, prizes and delicious food. But residents can also give input this is a very important opportunity in other ways. They can catch Trust to get involved, have your say and let staff at booths set up in public spacthe CBT know where they can best ines, or send comments by mail. They vest their money for the benefit of all. can host their own conversations People who live in and around Inwith friends or family, or ask the vermere are invited to join the conTrust to meet with a local group or versation at a community workshop. organization (email ourtrustourfuAll ages are welcome, and particiture@cbt.org to obtain a do-it-yourpants have a chance to win $1,000 to self workbook or set up a meeting.) donate to a local non-profit. They are also encouraged to share “Since mid-September, the Trust thoughts and ideas online by visiting has visited 16 Basin communities, the Trust’s interactive website at ourgathering feedback about what’s imtrustourfuture.cbt.org. portant to residents,” said Neil Muth, Columbia Basin Trust supports Columbia Basin Trust president and efforts to deliver social, economic CEO. “Economic development and and environmental benefits to the diversification, agriculture and food residents of the Columbia Basin. To security, ecosystem restoration and learn more about the Trust’s proconservation, and affordable housing—these are just some of the Attend the upcoming Invermere session on Wednesday, January 21st and let the Trust grams and initiatives, visit cbt.org themes that have been highlighted, know they can support your community. Photo submitted or call 1-800-505-8998.
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“These concerns, particularly the humane aspects, result in poor social and ecological values of moving deer.” The earliest possible date for a pilot relocation project would be winter 2016, she said. The ministry was not able to offer comment on the cost associated with such a project but Invermere mayor Gerry Taft had previously told The Valley Echo that in discussions between local Kootenay government representatives and ministry biologists in the fall of 2014, it had been suggested that cost would be around $1,000 per deer.
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Province announces funding for Panorama NorAm race Steve Hubrecht steve@invermerevalleyecho.com The provincial government is dishing out funding to support community-based competitive sport events, with a few thousand dollars getting spent here in the valley. The Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development has put $123,850 into 40 recently announced Hosting B.C. grants, with $7,500 of that going to help Invermere and Panorama Mountain Resort host the Audi Coup North American (NorAm) Cup alpine ski event. The resort has already hosted this season’s NorAm race, from December 13th to 20th, so the money will go to help the event next ski season. “Hosting BC grants help good things happen in British Columbia’s busy sport scene. High calibre competitions create great opportunities for B.C. athletes to develop and excel. Exciting sport events help communities shine as dynamic places to live and visit. Sport events generate important revenues that support local employment and encourage investment,” said provincial minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Coralee Oakes in a press release. “The government of British Columbia is proud to support these positive outcomes by funding Hosting B.C. grants.” The latest 40 Hosting B.C. grants, includ-
ing the money to help the valley put on the NorAm Cup, were announced on Saturday, January 10th. The grants will help host events in 24 other communities aside from Invermere, and the funding will be administered by provincial non-profit organization ViaSport, which has a mandate to promote sport and physical activity. “As the hub of amateur sports in B.C., ViaSport is proud to play a role in helping our communities showcase their athletes, facilities and fans to national and international audiences,” said ViaSport vice president Bill Woodley in the release. The other Hosting B.C. funding is going to help host events in alpine skiing, ski jumping, curling, hockey, figure skating, snowboarding, archery, baseball, fencing, racquetball, gymnastics, soccer, swimming, tennis, wrestling and wheelchair sports in communities such as Prince George, Kelowna, Surrey, Saanich and others. Since 2004, Hosting B.C. has put $4.7 million into sport events held in communities throughout the province, which according to the ministry help build B.C.’s reputation as a major sport-hosting destination and generates revenues that helps support local businesses and jobs in B.C.’s local communities. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $15,000 depending on the level of competition.
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LNG plans continue in 2015 despite oil slump Tom Fletcher Black Press
The shakeout of liquefied natural gas proposals for B.C. continues, with ExxonMobil’s large-scale project for Prince Rupert moving ahead and smaller projects changing or withdrawing plans. ExxonMobil and its Canadian subsidiary Imperial Oil have filed a detailed description with B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office, planning for a cityowned site on Tuck Inlet north of Prince Rupert Harbour. One of the larger of 18 B.C. proposals, West Coast Canada LNG (WCC LNG) proposes up to five floating barges for LNG loading with onshore support facilities, and an estimated capital cost of $15-25 billion. WCC LNG plans to start construction by 2017 and be in service by 2024. WCC LNG sorted through a half dozen sites in the Kitimat and Prince Rupert area, where the larger of B.C.’s 18 current LNG export proposals are also claiming sites. Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman says 2015 is when the LNG industry begins to take shape, despite a slump in oil prices and rising competition from U.S. and other gas producers. “New drilling activity in our upstream sector demonstrates investors remain confident in B.C.’s long-term natural gas potential,” Coleman said in a New Year commentary released last week. “One of our province’s largest Crown land sales in history occurred near the end of 2014, with industry contributing more than $209 million for exploration rights alone.” Proponents of Aurora LNG Grassy Point near Prince Rupert withdrew that application to start the year, focusing on another site at Digby Island. Also withdrawn is the Farrell Creek raw gas processing plant north of Hudson’s Hope, a project taken over by Chineseowned Progress Energy. Progress is a partner with PETRONAS in Pacific Northwest LNG at Lelu Island near Prince Rupert, with its investment decision postponed indefinitely late last year amid changing global energy supply and demand. Woodfibre LNG near Squamish is another small-scale project moving ahead, with its application for B.C. environmental as-
sessment accepted at the end of 2014. The public comment period closed for another large-scale proposal, the Shellled LNG Canada proposal for Kitimat. No gas pipeline conversion to oil The B.C. government has adopted a regulation to prevent natural gas pipelines from being converted to carry oil to the North Coast. Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman announced the regulation last Tuesday (January 6th), covering six pipelines proposed to link to liquefied natural gas export facilities in the Prince Rupert, Kitimat and Squamish areas. He said other pipelines could be added if necessary. The move comes after the Energy East proposal to switch a gas pipeline to carry oil from Alberta to refineries in Quebec and New Brunswick. Chief Barry Nikal of the Moricetown Indian Band endorsed the new regulation, but other aboriginal leaders and the NDP aren’t satisfied with a cabinet order that could be quickly changed. Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson says Coleman first promised legislation to prevent oil sands crude from being carried in pipelines built for gas at a public meeting in Moricetown in April 2014. In November, Donaldson presented his own private member’s bill to have the legislature endorse the move, after Coleman said he would use regulation instead. “We do not want to see this used as an end run by Enbridge Northern Gateway to be using any proposed natural gas pipelines to transmit diluted bitumen from the Alberta tar sands to the North Coast,” Donaldson said. He was supported by Wet’suwet’en hereditary chief John Ridsdale, who visited the B.C. legislature before joining anti-oil pipeline protesters on Burnaby Mountain. “The proposed routes are actually all in our major spawning beds,” Ridsdale said. “And you’ve got to realize that the water that comes from Wet’suwet’en territory also goes to the Fraser River and to the Skeena River. So what we’re doing is protecting everything on behalf of British Columbians.” Ridsdale is the highest ranking member of the Tsayu Clan. The Tsayu have rejected both oil and gas pipelines cross-
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he U.S. has Canada over a barrel on water as well B.C. IEWS as oil these days, but the tide is turning. Last week I mentioned a new book called The Columbia River Treaty – A Primer by members of Simon Fraser University’s climate adaptation team. This slim volume makes the case that B.C. has ended up with a shockingly bad deal from this 1964 treaty, which concerned itself entirely with flood control and hydroelectric power. In those days there was little or no environmental OM assessment. Agriculture, fish habitat and aboriginal impacts were ignored. More than a decade after the disastrous flood year of 1948, once Ottawa stopped its bureaucratic delays, U.S. public and private power utilities paid B.C. $254 million to build three dams on the Columbia system. Those dams (and one at Libby, Montana that mostly floods B.C. land) hold back the huge spring runoff from the Rockies and then dole out water for power production in B.C. and for the 15 hydro dams previously built downstream in the U.S. The U.S. payment was for half the power over 30 years, which B.C. didn’t need at the time. Then our American cousins cut us another cheque for $64 million, an estimate of the value of flood protection from 1968 all the way to 2024. Boy, did we get taken. The SFU team calculates the value of that flood control to the U.S. at more like $32 billion. That’s not even the worst of it. The Kootenays were once the leading fruit and vegetable growing area in B.C., bigger than the Okanagan. Now in the Arrow Lakes and other reservoirs, levels rise and fall dramatically to steady the flow south. In addition to the large areas permanently flooded by the Mica, Duncan and Hugh Keenleyside dams, this renders more of B.C.’s prime bottom land impassable. B.C. is paid precisely zero for this sacrifice, while Washington state has developed a $5 billion-a-year farm economy using our stable irrigation source. That has helped their tree fruit growers push some Okanagan orchardists out of business. As U.S. billionaires continue to bankroll environmental attacks on B.C. and Alberta energy projects, it’s worth noting that long before the treaty, the U.S. military-industrial complex had wiped out the Columbia River salmon runs. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its private power partners dammed everything they could find, exterminating a fishery bigger than the Fraser that had sustained aboriginal people on both sides of today’s border for thousands of years. B.C. Energy Minister Bill Bennett and SFU’s Jon O’Riordan both described to me their experience at the Columbia River Basin conference, held last October in Spokane. Their main impression was that Americans, including traditional tribes, want those salmon runs restored. Vast amounts have been spent on hatcheries and habitat to speed recovery below the Grand Coulee dam, which stands like a giant tombstone for migratory fisheries above it. Should the Americans ever manage to get salmon above their biggest dam, it will largely be up to B.C. to provide sufficient cool water to keep them alive. That service has an increasing value to the U.S. as well as an ongoing cost to B.C. Bennett surprised some in Spokane when he said the U.S. needs to pay more for the benefits from the Columbia River Treaty. The flood control agreement expires in 2024.The treaty requires 10 years’ notice for either country to exit. Climate shifts are expected to make B.C. water more important than ever. Your move, Uncle Sam. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca.
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The world watched the manhunt through Paris last week in horror, with terrorists killing 17 people in total following the murderous raid at the Charlie Hebdo head office. The satirical magazine had previously been threatened for its crude caricatures depicting the Islamic Prophet Muhammad but no one could guess the extremes to which the jihadist movement would go this time to carry across its fanatical message. The international response has been overwhelming, with “Je suis Charlie” becoming the
slogan of the free world determined to stand by those killed and defend freedom of speech and expression no matter what the consequences. With the exception of CBC News and some other major media outlets. In a video statement aired on January 7th, Neil Macdonald explained CBC would not be reprinting the Muhammad caricatures, not because they were tasteless and demeaning (which many agree they are), but because, he concedes, “thugs and killers” are able to “bully” his profession and the “potential offence of showing them trump their news value.” This coming from a media outlet known for its satirical shows like Rick Mercer Report and This Hour
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.S. President Barack Off the ECORD Obama won’t be giving the Keystone pipeline a green light on construction and his mind won’t change before he’s out of office. For the sake of job creation and appeasing Big Oil (fossil fuel-dealing businesses which presumably have substantial political influence), I used to be under the impression that Keystone would be going ahead under the Obama administration. But I’ve since come to suspect that businesses and industries with conflicting interests are happy with the lack of progress — they may even be enticing the stall. Alliances may have been formed by default — perhaps between the overseas importers of the raw crude, or maybe railway and trucking companies whose services would become obsolete. As billionaire businessmen trying to get richer; they’re especially susceptible to throat-cutting. Not everybody who holds the top one per cent of wealth got there through pipeline construction. And to prevent themselves from losing market share, disrupting TransCanada’s business plan would be a logical strategy. The concerns of genuine environmentalists probably played a role in Mr. Obama’s announcement to veto, but I suspect that they were aided by some friends in high places — because it couldn’t have been cheap to convince the leader of the Free
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World to forgo the amount of economic activity promised by TransCanada. Oil companies that plan on profitting from the Keystone pipeline are presumably offering donations to the US Republican Party. But the oil companies that don’t have a stake in Keystone won’t passively watch their competition build a massive revenue tool. For a relatively small cost AN (via donation to the Democratic Party, Greenpeace, etc.), they can hamper the progress of their opponents by signing cheques in the name of environmentalism. It could seem hypocritical of the Democratic Party and environmental organizations if they are accepting the blood money from other oil companies.But in furthering their own interests, they’d be foolish not to lobby for more. Having said that, counter-intuitive donations shouldn’t sit well with voters — they highlight another layer of dishonesty in our political system. There are many strong arguments on both sides as to whether or not the construction of the Keystone pipeline will make the world a better place. But while one side probably has a better understanding of the big picture, enough money can compellingly argue any truth. Hopefully it will be logic strong and reasonable enough to determine the outcome, and not the financial interests of, say, BNSF Railway or China National Petroleum. Dan Walton is a reporter for The Valley Echo and can be reached at dan@invermerevalleyecho.com .
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• 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, every Wednesday and Friday $2. Everyone welcome. • 7 p.m.: Card night at Canal Flats Seniors Hall every Wednesday. • 7:30 p.m.: Summit Youth Group (SYC). Join us for Parent Advisory Board meeting.
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Lake at Kinsmen Beach Invermere. For more information email • 1:30 - 3 p.m.: Play Crib at Columbia invermerecurlingclub@shaw.ca Garden Village in the coffee room • 5 - 8 p.m.: Climbing wall open at J.A. every Tuesday. Laird School every Friday, Saturday • 6 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Karaoke and Sunday. Birthday parties by night. appt. 250-688-5228. • 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Bereavement Support Group, 12 - week program every TH : SATURDAY Tuesday from January 20th to April 24 7th, at the Hospice Society Office. • 8 p.m.: SYC. Join us for movie night For more information or to register and popcorn. call 250-688-1143. • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: OPT clinic at the 26TH : MONDAY Invermere Health Unit. 1st and 3rd • 5 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Dance Tuesday of each month. Confidential Dance Revolution. service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing. 27TH : TUESDAY
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• 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, every Wednesday and Friday $2. Everyone welcome. • 6:30 p.m.: Movie with a meal at Earl Grey Lodge. 3 course meal and featuring the film The Maze Runner. $59.99+tax, limited seating. Call 250-341-3641 or email info@earlgreylodge.com for more information and to make reservations. • 7 p.m.: Card night at Canal Flats Seniors Hall every Wednesday. • 7 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Pool Tournament.
• 2 - 4 p.m.: SYC. Join us for swimming at Radium Hot Springs. JANUARY 22ND- 28TH • 5 - 8 p.m.: Climbing wall open at J.A. Laird School every Friday, Saturday ND : THURSDAY and Sunday. Birthday parties by 22 • 12 - 1 p.m.: Ask a Librarian / Drop-in appt. 250-688-5228. tech support at the Invermere Public Library, every Thursday. For more 17TH : SATURDAY info, go to invermere.bclibrary.ca. • 6:30 p.m.: Movie with a meal at • 1:15 p.m.: Crib night at Canal Flats Earl Grey Lodge. 3 course meal and Seniors Hall every Thursday. featuring the film The Judge. $59.99 • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Graphic + tax, limited seating. Call 250-341- Design Training. 3641 or email info@earlgreylodge. • 7 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘em Tournament com for more information and to every Thursday at Invermere Legion. make reservations. • 7 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Foosball 23RD : FRIDAY Tournament. • 7 p.m.: Play Whist at the Columbia • 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Garden Village in the coffee room Invermere Senior’s Hall, every Wednesday and Friday $2. Everyone every Saturday. welcome. • 1 p.m.: Canasta cards at Canal Flats 19TH : MONDAY Seniors Hall every Friday • 5:30 p.m.: SYC. Join us for free • 2 - 4 p.m.: SYC. Join us for food and cooking workshop. Snowshoeing. • 7 p.m.: Bingo at the Canal Flats • 4 - 6 p.m.: Snowflake Festival and Civic Centre, 1st and 3rd Monday of Taste of the Valley at Kinsmen Beach, each month. kick off to Bonspiel on the Lake. • 4 - 6 p.m.: Curling Bonspiel on the
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Sacred sanctuary still standing in Edgewater Dan Walton dan@invermerevalleyecho.com
One of the cornerstones to hold the hamlet of Edgewater together over the past century has been the All Saints Anglican Church. And while services still take place through most of the year, waning attendance and pricy hydro bills force Sunday services to take the winters off. However, the doors can always be opened for a special occasion, such as a baptism, wedding, or funeral. In order to alleviate the original Edgewater community hall (not the same one that stands today) from serving as a holy place, the All Saints Anglican Church was built in 1931-1932 on 4829 Cordillera Avenue in Edgewater. At that time, there was one convenience store near the baseball diamond, and the current location of Pip’s Country Store was a vacant lot. The small building fits two columns and six pews, which were built by a Dutch carpenter living in Edgewater in the 1930s. And whether it’s from the furniture or the building itself, its aroma of stained, antique wood distinguishes it from other historical churches. During the warmer months, services take place regularly on the first and third Sunday of each month, and are normally led by Reverend Laura Hermakin, from Invermere’s Christ Church Trinity. According to lifelong Edgewater resident Betty Sawchuk, who was born in 1929, the church is very similar today to how it was first built. She said the biggest difference today is the size of the congregation. “Sometimes there are only two or three of us there,” said Marg Hodson, who often attends services at All Saints. “If we’ve got eight there, we feel like we’ve got a full house.” “I love the old system, but I know it’s boring for the young people,” she said. Despite the dwindling audience, volunteers have been able to keep the church in good shape with the modest revenues and donations that come in. On the property of All Saints is a cemetery, which has been in use since the church’s beginning and still has about half an acre of space left. But there’s one catch — the de-
After more than 80 years, Edgewater’s All Saints Anglican Church still remains active with special and semi-monthly seasonal services. Photos BY DAN WALTON ceased have to have been born in Edgewater to earn a spot. At its current rate, Betty expects the graveyard to be full in about 20 years. She picked up the slack as the caretaker after the site went unattended for a long period of time. Nearly 50 years ago, Betty was distraught to find the cemetery in rough shape. “It was just weeds,” she said. “You had to scratch around to find anything.” She decided to do something about it, and contacted the families of everyone buried there. From them, Betty asked for $10 each year, or whatever they could afford, for caretaking services. Even after all this time, most people are still paying their dues, even those who moved away. “(The church) was always the centre of the community,” she said. Betty has been attending All Saints since before she tried ice cream for the first time, which was when she was about six years old, she recalls. Edgewater had planned a community picnic on the top of the first hill before Brisco and it was arranged that a Canada Post employee, who had a route between Cranbrook and Golden, would drop off a tub of ice cream for the picnic on his way north and pick up the tub on his trip home. This annual picnic was Betty’s only ice cream consumption every year until her family acquired a refrigerator. To contact All Saints, call 250-427-2495.
Inset: The Memorial Plaque at All Saints Anglican Church in Edgewater, in recognition of its long and storied history. Bottom left: The antique wooden furnishings inside. Bottom right: The church’s still-active cemetary reserved for patrons who’ve been born in Edgewater. Photos by Dan walton
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KIJHL Standings
EddIE MountaIn dIvISIon TEAM GP W x-Fernie Ghostriders 39 28 Creston Valley T. Cats 39 21 Kimberley Dynamiters 40 21 Golden Rockets 41 20 Col. Valley Rockies 39 7
L 8 13 15 16 26
T OTL PTS 1 2 59 1 4 47 1 3 46 0 5 45 0 6 20
STRK L2 W4 W3 L1 L3
nEIL MurdocH dIvISIon TEAM GP W x-B. Valley Nitehawks 40 25 x-Nelson Leafs 40 22 x-Castlegar Rebels 42 23 Spokane Braves 42 21 G. Forks Border Bruins 39 7
L 10 12 15 17 28
T OTL PTS 1 4 55 2 4 50 1 3 50 0 4 46 1 3 18
STRK W1 L1 L1 W1 L19
doug BIrKS dIvISIon TEAM GP Kamloops Storm 37 Sicamous Eagles 40 Chase Heat 40 100 Mile H. Wranglers 40 Revelstoke Grizzlies 38
W 24 21 18 19 15
L 11 17 14 16 17
T OTL PTS 0 2 50 1 1 44 2 6 44 0 5 43 2 4 36
STRK W2 L1 W1 L3 W1
oKanagan dIvISIon TEAM GP x-Osoyoos Coyotes 40 Summerland Steam 39 Princeton Posse 39 Kelowna Chiefs 38 N. Okanagan Knights 40
W 33 24 18 15 5
L 6 13 17 20 31
T OTL PTS 0 1 67 0 2 50 2 2 40 2 1 33 1 3 14
STRK W7 W2 L1 L1 L7
Scoring Leaders Player 1. Doan Smith 2. Jason Richter 3. Troy Maclise 4. Rainer Glimpel 5. Ian Desrosier 6. Cody Hodges 7. Aaron Azevedo 8. Felix Larouche 9. Cole Mckechney 10. Robson Cramer
Team FER KIM OSO OSO GOL CHA OSO KAM GOL NEL
GP 39 40 38 40 38 38 30 35 38 39
G 29 32 22 20 25 23 17 16 14 16
A 24 19 27 28 22 24 30 31 33 30
Goaltending Leaders (min. five games played) Player Team GAA W L T 1. Bailey Stephens PRI 1.76 6 2 0 2. Brett Soles OSO 2.07 17 2 1 3. Lawrence Langan OSO 2.47 21 5 1 4. Tyson Brouwer KIM 2.54 20 9 1 5. Jeff Orser FER 2.59 18 7 1 6. Trevor Dilauro SPO 2.61 13 8 0 7. Brett Huber SUM 2.63 14 9 0 8. Bailey De Palma KAM 2.66 9 5 0 9. Adam Maida NEL 2.73 9 9 1 10. Olivier Charest SIC 2.76 12 6 1
PTS 53 51 49 48 47 47 47 47 47 46 SO 0 3 4 1 1 2 2 2 2 2
x = clinched playoff spot
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SPORTS WHL Standings
cEntraL dIvISIon TEAM Medicine Hat Tigers Red Deer Rebels Calgary Hitmen Edmonton Oil Kings Kootenay Ice Lethbridge Hurricanes
GP 41 42 43 43 42 40
W 29 23 23 21 21 10
L OTL SL PTS 10 1 1 60 14 3 2 51 16 1 3 50 17 3 2 47 20 0 1 43 24 3 3 26
STRK W1 W3 L1 W1 L3 L1
EaSt dIvISIon TEAM Brandon Wheat Kings Regina Pats Swift Current Broncos Prince Albert Raiders Moose Jaw Warriors Saskatoon Blades
GP 43 42 44 43 44 42
W 30 25 20 19 17 10
L OTL SL PTS 9 3 1 64 14 2 1 53 19 1 4 45 23 1 0 39 23 3 1 38 29 2 1 23
STRK W1 L2 L2 W3 W1 W1
B.c. dIvISIon TEAM GP W L OTL SL PTS STRK Kelowna Rockets 43 33 7 3 0 69 L1 Victoria Royals 44 22 19 2 1 47 W2 Prince George Cougars 44 20 23 1 0 41 L1 Above:Giants Rockies defence Vancouver 42 19 #14 21 Colton 1 1 Sandboe 40 L1from Grand Prairie, AB lines up a pass against the PentKamloops Blazers 44 14 3 3 January 34 L1 icton Possee in Invermere on 24 Saturday, 10th. Below: Rockies forward #10 Kellen Marchand from Canal Flats carries the puck around the back of the Posse’s net. PHOTOS BY DAN WALTON u.S. dIvISIon TEAM GP W L OTL SL PTS STRK Everett Silvertips 42 26 12 3 1 56 W2 Spokane Chiefs 41 23 15 3 0 49 W1 Portland Winterhawks 44 23 18 0 3 49 W2 Seattle Thunderbirds 41 20 16 2 3 45 W1 Tri-City Americans 42 20 20 0 2 42 L1
Rockies unable to keep leads against Creston and Princeton
Scoring Leaders Player Team GP G A PTS 1. Trevor Cox MHT 41 15 55 70 DAN WALTON 2. Cole Sanford MHT 41 34 29 63 dan@invermerevalleyecho.com 3. Nick Merkley KEL 43 13 50 63 4. Rourke Chartier KEL 37 36 21 57 5. JackThe Rodewald MJW first 43 against 20 their 34 oppo54 Rockies scored 6. Cole Ully KAM 41 19 35 54 nents during both games saw both 7. Austin Carroll VIC last weekend, 42 26 but27 53 leads slipScherbak away beforeEVE the contests 8. Nikita 36 concluded. 19 34 53 9.The Adam HelewkaValley SPO 38 Cats 24 hosted 28 52 Creston Thunder the 10. Dryden Hunt MHT 40 15 36 51 Rockies on Friday, January 9th, and Columbia ValGoaltending Leaders 840 min played) Memorial ley headed home to (min. the Eddie Mountain Player Team GAA W L OT/S SO Arena take on the SEA Princeton on Saturday, 1. TarantoKozun 2.24Posse 18 11 5 0 January 2. Jackson10th. Whistle KEL 2.44 25 6 3 4 3.During Marek Langhamer MHT the2.47 21 7 capitalized 2 0 Friday’s match, Rockies 4. Eric Comrie TCA 2.50 14 10 0 1 on an early power-play opportunity, taking a 5. Adin Hill POR 2.53 12 6 0 2 1-0 lead afterJarry the four-minute 6. Tristan EDM mark. 2.56 But 15the 14 rest 4 of2 the 7. Austin Lotz 2.59Cats, 18 who 9 2went 3 on game belonged to theEVE Thunder 8. Garret Hughson SPO 2.74 15 11 3 0 to the Rockies 9. outscore Daniel Wapple REG 5-2. 2.79 21 8 3 0 Scoring goals for the 10. Rylan Parenteau PARRockies 2.84were 13 Colton 10 1 Sand0 boe and Damon Raven. Assists went to Sam Young (2) and Ryan St. Jean. The Rockies were outshot 43-32. Goaltender Patrick Ostermann made 38 saves. On the side of the Thunder Cats, Car-
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son Cartwright scored a hat trick, including the game-winning goal. Saturday’s game against the Posse got off to an exciting start. Former Rockies forward Bradly Palumbo delivered a hit to the head which instigated a fight. He was then sent to the box, giving the Rockies a seven-minute power play just 21 seconds into the game. With a lengthy man-advantage, Tyler Rebelato gave the Rockies a 1-0 lead, which they clung onto for the rest of the period. But, just as on Friday, the power play goal they scored for an early lead was diminished. Princeton tied the game at one in the second period, and scored four more goals in the third, defeating the Rockies 5-1. Ostermann made 34 saves. Assists went to Braydon Barker and Dario Piva. The Rockies hosted the Fernie Ghostriders on Tuesday, January 13th, after The Valley Echo’s press time. Check online for the latest updates. Their next game is at home on Friday, January 16th when the Nelson Leafs visit the Eddie in Invermere.
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Minor Hockey Week
As we pass the halfway mark of the 2014-15 Minor Hockey Season, Windermere Valley is continuing to see an increase in players and volunteers contributing to Canada’s game. Our association continues to grow with over 200 children registered and over 50 coaches and managers for teams of all ages. In addition to these volunteers, parents put in countless hours at practices, driving to out-of-town games and volunteering at tournaments and home games. Three years ago, the Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Association had less than 120 kids registered and there was a lot of concern amongst the Board on how to increase registration and to return the fun in the game. The Board created a recreational program option with a “no pressure to travel mentality.” Since that shift, our male programs are healthy, but our female programs continue to struggle; the association will continue to support all hockey programs. Each and every game, the kids play hard and with intensity no matter what the outcome may be. The kids, combined with our parent group, are outstanding. The parents continue to support the
association through volunteering at tournaments, officiating, and managing the teams. However, as we head through the core of the season, we can always use more volunteers. In particular, our Board of Directors will have several positions available at our next AGM. If you are interested in Hockey and want to give back to the kids in the community, watch for our AGM that will be held in May The association continues to get strong support from the local business community through donations of all kinds. In addition, the NHLPA (National Hockey League Players’ Association) has provided us with 25 sets of equipment that has assisted kids to play hockey. Players are permitted to sign out equipment and are required to return it at the end of the season. This eases the financial burden of buying equipment for kids who are growing throughout the season. Thanks to all the coaches, managers, players, parents and minor hockey supporters. Without you, the kids would not be playing Canada’s game!
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FRONT ROW: Tayton Gray, Harley Karl, Charlotte Carey, Tobin Donahue, Ryker Chasse, Hannah Clarke, Myan Ford Twogood BACK ROW: Lane Warriner (standing), Riley Fehr, Lachlan Galbraith, Maya Eccles, Keegan Kelly, Chayton Martin, Wade Hemmelgarn, Cohen Lawrick, Jake Sutherland (standing) COACHES: Grant Kelly, Jodi Casey, Mike Warriner, Jason Lawrick MISSING: Coach Brendan Donahue, Manager Shawnna Warriner
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FRONT ROW: Caden Williams, Finnegan Donahue, Spencer Goldsmith, Connor Lapointe, Ryan Tamelin, Jack Andruschuk, Andrew Dehart, Brayden Roe, Cameron Jacobsen MIDDLE ROW: Caden McMurray, Daven McMurray, Tobias Andruschuk, Vaughn Hemmelgarn, Dylan Gray, Ethan Spencer, Everett Friesen, Kaydn Chasse BACK ROW: Coach Jason Roe, Manager Tanya Roe MISSING: Assistant Coach Galen Williams, Manager Shelly Tamelin
FRONT ROW: Ayden Taylor, Zack Smith, Kyle Brunner, Ty Frocklage, Gage Martin, Mackenzie Clarke MIDDLE ROW: Dakota Archer, Manager Nancy Smith, Baylan Douglas, Jake Bradley, Head Coach Al Neal, Adam Kubian, Ryan Neal, Assistant Coach Rick Kubian, Cole Carey BACK ROW: Taylor LaRochelle, Soren Douglas, Natasha Barsby, Luke Schaal,
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FRONT ROW: Dagwood Casavant, Brydon Fleming, Pressly Irons, Parker Nichol, Gwilym Muir, Carter Digney, Maddy Roe MIDDLE ROW: Christopher Dehart, Carson Jefferson, Devin Woodworth, Jersey Ponych, Emma Postlethwaite, Jonah Fournier, Paddy Donahue BACK ROW: Assistant Coach Jason Roe, Head Coach Brandi Ponych, Assistant Coach Shawn Nichol MISSING: Manager Tanya Roe
FRONT ROW: Tristen McIntosh, Jacob Taylor, Michael Kubian, Tate Hetherington, Nolan Douglas, Blake Simpson, Landon Nichol, Mathew Nickurak, Gavin Murray, Nicholas Irons MIDDLE ROW: Liam Devlin, Assistant Coach Grant Simpson, Austin Charette, Connor Krebs, Riley Smith, Coach Jason Pike, Paige Smith, Jake Swallow, Dylan McIntosh, Manager Candace Scheffer, Brendan Kruger BACK ROW: Gabriel Verge, Jagar Jefferson, Hunter Pike, Morgan Clarke, Declan Lister
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FRONT ROW: Soren Douglas, Meighan Prosser, Sarah Davis BACK ROW: Makenna Taylor
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Kirk couple’s fitness fever hasn’t cooled down
Dan Walton dan@invermerevalleyecho.com
“It was cold and there was nothing to do so we rode our fat bikes for a long time,” Jordie said. “Why sit around and do nothing when Since bringing their family to we’ve got so much good stuff the valley almost nine years ago, to do!” Beva and Jordie Kirk have brought In the summertime, the couple about countless new reasons for will be competing in the six-day visitors and residents to get active. Singletrack 6 in the Okanagan, and Years before they became the the Smoke ‘n’ Fire 400, a 400-mile owners of Crazy Soles Enterprizes self-supported mountain bike race in downtown Invermere, Beva and in Idaho. Jordie met as highschool freshTheir active lifestyle has trickled men in the Deep Cove district of into those of their two children, North Vancouver. whose homeschooling education “We almost hooked up in Grade 8, allows them the most amount of but that didn’t happen,” Beva said. time outdoors. “But then in Grade 9, I found out “They do as much school work that Beva had a really nice mounas they can so they can ski more,” tain bike so we started going out,” The fitness habits of Beva (fat biking in snow, bottom left) and Jordie Kirk (at the 2014 said Beva. said Jordie. Single Speed World Championship in Alaska, bottom right) — as entrepreneurs, organizers, And when the mountain closes, Since moving on from Deep and participants — seem to rub off throughout the whole valley. PHOTO BY DAN WALTON they come home to a backyard Cove, their living situation centred came to be. Before securing its downtown location, that is illuminated at night and around Jordie’s career at Canfor, taking them to many rural communities throughout the shop was first located in the Bavin Glass plaza. equipped with stunt park features. Their boutique shop offers a product line that’s in To see what events the Kirks and Crazy Soles will B.C. and Alberta. “It was a nice way to see the provinces,” Jordie said. sync with two of their passions — trail running and be running next, follow their Facebook page, which you can find at “Crazy Soles Running/Yoga Store”. In 2008, two years after their arrival, Crazy Soles nordic skiing. Through Crazy Soles, the Kirks have founded many running events in the valley. The past three years have seen the moustaches on full display each November during the Movember Mile. When the weather’s a bit warmer, Crazy Soles hosts an annual trail run at Nipika Mountain Resort each May; and come September they will be organizing the Headbanger Trail Challenge. They also host a free weekly group trail run. The past few years have seen the active couple take up fat biking — a form of cycling similar to a regular bike, but with much thicker tires for greater traction. Earlier this month (one of the coldest months of the year), Beva and Jordie took their fat bikes out for a 60-kilometre ride.
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Invermere Judo Club hosts Canadian champion
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n enthusiastic tion for the upcomJudo OTTINGS group of judoing Canadian Chamkas from Fernie, Crespionship. Mackenzie ton and Invermere Dubois, Marcia Paget participated at the and Emma Norquay Regional Training this are working toward weekend at the Debacceptance. bie Seel Centre. The The next events will training sessions were be a tournament in FerERMANN given by Renee Hock, nie at the end of Janua fourth degree belt, ary, followed by the B.C. and a one-time junior Championship in Langand four-times senior Canadian ley in February. Credits to our coaches champion. Karen Sharp, Bob Gadsby and Mark The instructions were clear and Digney who are working with enthuprecise with advanced techniques siasm. Our athletes are progressing in shown, with all athletes gaining their knowledge of Judo. Keep it up knowledge as they practised as a and see you on the tatame. group, true to the saying: “ In skill To learn more about the Inveropposed, in spirit united”. mere Judo Club, visit invermerejuThe Regional Training gives do.com or email invermerejudo@ points towards the B.C. Team selec- gmail.com.
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Judo students from all over the Kootenays came to Invermere to learn new skills from Renee Hock (far left), a four-time Canadian judo champion who the local judo club hosted for the training clinic. Photo submitted
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Drugs, alcohol and mental health problems: which came first?
Editor’s note: This is the fourth of ten columns written and contributed by Dr. David Smith, Okanagan Psychiatric services for Interior Health.
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health condition and the substance use issue are similar, and may include a genetic predisposition, family history or any of a series of common life stressors such as a past experience of loss, trauma, abuse or poor attachment; a difficult or unstable family or living situation; limited supportive adults in their life; chronic stress; learning disabilities or poor school performance issues; R. AVID poverty and neglect. Sometimes the substance use itself can actually trigger mental health concerns like depression, paranoia or hallucinations that may clear up once the substance use is stopped. Another reason is self-medication. Sometimes a teenager begins to use substances because he or she finds it provides temporary relief from uncomfortable or disconcerting symptoms.They may feel using the substance helps relieve anxiety, tension or depression. For a time, it reduces psychological or physical suffering or makes them feel better.When self-medication is occurring, there is a greater risk of long-term dependence because the youth truly feels the substance is helping them cope. Alcohol and marijuana (or cannabis) are the substances most used by B.C. teenagers. We now know that adolescent brains, particularly the critical frontal lobes,
Mental Health for
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hen mental health issues arise among teenagers, parents often wonder: did alcohol or drugs cause this? Or did a pre-existing mental health issue cause the substance use? Substance use and mental health problems often go hand-in-hand. In fact, surveys show that 33 per cent of youth with a diagnosed mental health condition also have a substance use issue. The rates are even higher among those with a diagnosed substance use condition (such as dependence on alcohol or addiction to drugs), with anywhere from 60 to 80 per cent found to have an underlying mental health condition. When mental illness and substance use show up together, it is called a “concurrent disorder” and it is particularly challenging to treat because both issues must be explored and treated at the same time. Sometimes the two are very closely entwined; sometimes they just exist together. Why do the two issues so often occur together? One reason is that the risk factors underlying both the mental
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are not completely developed until about age 25. Youth brains are not just immature versions of adult brains. They also appear to be more vulnerable to substance use in ways that adult brains are not. It seems that the younger the start, the higher the risk. The older youth are when they start using alcohol or marijuana, the less likely they are to be current users or to engage in risky behaviours such as mixing different types of alcohol, drinking at high risk levels, using drugs such as amphetamines or crystal meth, or injected drugs. Fortunately, results from the 2013 Adolescent Health Survey found that more B.C. students are waiting to try alcohol and/or cannabis until after they are at least 15 years of age or older. But the 2013 survey also found that 75 per cent of 16 to 18 years had tried alcohol and 46 per cent had tried marijuana. While most youth do not develop long-term addictions or mental health issues, substance use alone comes with significant risks to their health and wellness. Binge drinking, alcohol poisoning, driving while intoxicated, unprotected sex, and injuries are all risks that arise from substance use, independent of any mental health concerns. Protective factors against using either drugs or alcohol include good supervision from caring adults, strong connections to school, a positive peer group, involvement in extracurricular activities, and positive self-esteem and attitudes. See A18
Regional District of East Kootenay PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BYLAW 2582 Bylaw Amendment - Windermere
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BYLAW 2579 & 2580 Bylaw Amendment - Windermere
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Marian Sinneave to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the bylaw will change the zoning designation of the subject properties from R-1, Single Family Residential Zone to R-2, Two Family Residential Zone. The subject properties are located at 615 and 617 Lakeview Road as shown on the attached map. Bylaw No. 2582 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 299, 2015 (Windermere / Sinneave)” will amend the designation of: • That part of Lot 88, District Lot 4347, Kootenay District, Plan 2886; and • That part of Lot 89, District Lot 4347, Kootenay District, Plan 2886 except Plan 4027; from R-1, Single Family Residential Zone to R-2, Two Family Residential Zone. A public hearing will be held at: Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce 651 Hwy. 93/95 Windermere, BC Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and the District of Invermere. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Goertzen Holdings Ltd. to amend the Lake Windermere Official Community Plan and the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the bylaws will amend the OCP and Zoning designations of the subject properties to accommodate a subdivision creating approximately 34 bare land strata parcels and a community cluster development of approximately 39 single family cabins. The subject property is located on Park Drive in Windermere as shown on the attached map. Bylaw No. 2579 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Lake Windermere Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2061, 2008 – Amendment Bylaw No. 19, 2015 (Windermere / Goertzen Holdings Ltd.)” will amend the designation of that part of Lot 1 and Lot 2, District Lot 8, Kootenay District, Plan NEP87850 from R-SF, Residential Low Density, R-MF, Residential Multi-Family and OSRT, Open Space Recreation and Trails to R-SF, Residential Low Density and R-MF, Residential Multi-Family. Bylaw No. 2580 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 298, 2015 (Windermere / Goertzen Holdings Ltd.)” will amend the designation of that part of Lot 1 and Lot 2, District Lot 8, Kootenay District, Plan NEP87850 from R-1, Single Family Residential Zone, R-3, Multiple Family Residential – Medium Density Zone and P-2, Public Parks and Open Space Zone to R-1, Single Family Residential Zone and R-5, Multiple Family Residential – Community (Cluster) Zone. A public hearing will be held at:
Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce 651 Hwy. 93/95 Windermere, BC Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 7:00 pm
The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and the District of Invermere. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca.
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A18 invermerevalleyecho.com DRUGS from A17
In recent years, concerns have been raised about the role heavy marijuana use can have in the onset of psychosis (hallucinations and delusions) and even schizophrenia. In the 2002 Dunedin study (UK), researchers found that cannabis use in adolescence significantly increased the odds of developing schizophrenia in adulthood, especially in psychologically vulnerable individuals who had used the drug by age 15. More research on this link will be forthcoming, but we do know that stopping cannabis use is the first essential step to getting the psychosis and schizophrenia under control. If you suspect that drugs or alcohol may be a problem with your child and may be contributing to a mental health problem, see your family doctor. The doctor may decide to refer you to the Child and Youth Mental Health Services in your community or to the Provincial Youth Concurrent Dis-
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 The Valley Echo orders Program at BC Children’s Hospital. Other resources include the BC Alcohol & Drug Information & Referral Service at 1-800-663-1441. For more information about concurrent disorders see mindcheck.ca, camh.ca or keltymentalhealth.ca. And talk to your children from early ages about the importance of avoiding the use of any substances to protect their brain health. Dr. Carol-Ann Saari, medical director of the BC Youth Concurrent Disorder Clinic at BC Children’s Hospital notes: “The longer youth can let their brains develop without exposure to drugs, the healthier their brains will be.” Dr. David Smith is an adolescent and adult psychiatrist and the medical director of the Okanagan Psychiatric services for Interior Health. This series of columns on common child and youth mental health issues is a project of the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substances Use Collaborative. The Collaborative is jointly funded by Doctors of BC and the Government of B.C.
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hours in the 13 weeks that I was there, but nevertheless felt like a solid member of the team and had many firsts during my placement. There were definitely many awkward and uncomfortable phone calls to contacts across the country that I would have never been able to make without the push of the people around me, and I am grateful for the chance to get feedback from people who devote their lives to something that I share a love for. My idea of what I expected from my time at the paper was definitely off, having much more communication to do in the job than writing it-
self, which was a big surprise for me, but my passion for writing has continued throughout my placement. Although I’m not sure whether I would last a day on my own in the field,I have learned that there is a lot more to the job than just writing. I’ve learned, much to my dismay with my normally shy personality, that interaction and gaining contacts is 90% of the job. However, I still hold firm in my decision to continue with writing in one form or another in the future, and have appreciated the warm welcome and feedback from both the staff at the paper and the community. Caitlin Fuller is a Grade 12 David Thompson Secondary School student.
EMEMBER WHEN? R A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 56 years
2010 — Olympic gold medalist in bobsledding Doug Anakin was featured in The Echo as part of the paper’s lead up to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games held in Vancouver and Whistler. ECHO FILE PHOTO
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years ago (1965): Six people were hospitalized after a headon collision due to poor road conditions. The collision occurred on Stoddart Creek Hill and involved three cars. Two families were involved, both with members seriously injured. Multiple concussions were sustained, along with one member with both legs fractured. The families were removed from Windermere District Hospital and moved to larger hospitals later on.
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years ago (1970): M.E. Tunncliffe retired as mayor, allowing James Warne to take up the position and be mayor in his place. Tuncliffe’s address as retiring mayor congratulated the new council members that would be taking up office with Warne and thanked the old ones for their valuable assistance while he was mayor.
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years ago (1975): There had yet to be a New Year’s Baby born at the Windermere District Hospital for that
year. Shops were offering a number of gifts and prizes to the family of the New Year’s Baby, with gifts ranging from baby blankets to a $10 savings account from Bank of Montreal. The hospital was patiently waiting for the first baby of the year to make its appearance.
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years ago (1985): Dale Steedman, a member of the Windermere Valley Ski Club, was chosen to lead the Kootenay Zone Alpine Ski Team’s six-man racing team at the 1985 BC Winter Games. That year, the Games were taking place at Mount Baldy in the Okanagan area.
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years ago (1995): The Rockies were on the brink of bankruptcy. Fan attendance that year had been at an alltime low, and the team didn’t think they would make it to the 1996/97 season with such low funds available. The team budget was well over what they had to spend and therefore the team had to plan functions to raise money for
the following seasons.
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years ago (2000): Canfor sawmill worker Paul Borho was trying to thaw frozen pipes at his mobile home in Radium when a release valve on a propane furnace vented some gas. This resulted in a fire starting. He managed to get his three young children out of the home safely, but the home was totally destroyed. The family was astounded by the generosity of the community for all the calls and donations of clothing, food and anything else they needed.
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years ago (2005): Two valley youths captured top prizes in Columbia Basin Trust’s “People of the Basin” photo contest. Heather Halverson of Radium Hot Springs won $250 for best photo in the youth category and younger sister Linnea Halverson won $250 for the best photo under 14 years of age category.
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AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 This is a great week for brainstorming, Aquarius. Once you have a few solid ideas, put your plans into motion. At least one should pan out quite well.
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Hip with hip-hop stars and seniors too Inside When Chrysler resurrected the 300 It is amazing to see how much has nameplate (originally sold from the mid changed inside a modern sedan in the 50s until the late 70s) back in 2005, it was past 10 years. When the 2005 Chrysler met with the kind of enthusiasm of which 300 was introduced, the company was automakers can only dream. still addicted to hard, cheap looking plasHip-hop stars all the way to seniors chose tic. Today, the 300 is fitted with upscale the car with aggressive exterior styling materials and the latest infotainment. and full-size dimensions. In fact, the 2005 The changes for 2015 include a new inChrysler 300 wasn’t just a sales hit — it Much has strument cluster display that is bold and won more awards than any other vehicle bright. My preference would be to have to date. When Chrysler updated the car for changed in 10 years the ability to dial down the brightness 2011, the intention was to make the car for the 300, but the of the glowing instrument rings during less “brutal” looking, making it more ele- same goodness that the day, something that can be adjusted gant and sophisticated. This was achieved was in the 2005 at night when the headlamps are on. by opening up the glass area for better The award winning 8.4-inch uConnect outward visibility and minimizing the model is still here; infotainment screen is standard on all bold front grille. Now, for 2015, Chrysler is it is the refinement trim levels and it is a snap to learn. Also retracing its choices and going back to a that makes this a included now, on all models, is the rotary blunt look again. modern sedan. transmission controller, something that Looks becomes second nature after a few days The people who drove the 2005 model Zack Spencer of use. The rest of the interior is tailored welcomed some of the changes made in depending on the trim. The sportier S 2011. The glass area was improved by 15 model is covered in black with bold white stitching. It is per cent and the top of the front window was raised, the top Platinum models that get the opulent diamond making it easier to see traffic lights. This has not been stitching in the seats, a two-tone leather steering wheel adjusted for 2015; the revisions are kept to the front and open grain wood accents. and rear of the 300. The most noticeable update is the Drive return of a big, bold grille, which is 30 per cent bigger The reason for the standard transmission controller is than the aggressive grille found on the 2005 model. the standard 8-speed automatic transmission for both The way it is integrated is more polished, thanks to V6 and V8 equipped cars. The base engine is the same three distinct grille inserts depending on the trim level. 3.6L V6 with 292hp. The optional 363hp Hemi V8 is a The S trim (seen above) receives more black trim, not powerful upgrade but this car is no longer available just on the grille, but also the side window trim and with all wheel drive (AWD), this is something previous smoked 20-inch alloy wheels. This car has some of the V8 owners didn’t choose in great numbers, so it was attitude of the Dodge Charger in a slightly more upscale dropped. The 300 is now available with a sport setting package. Other refinements include LED lighting for for the transmission, engine management and steering daytime running lights, rear tail lamps and available feel, taking advantage of computer algorithms to LED fog lights. The rear bumper has been raised slightly extract the most out of the car’s strong engines. Unlike to make it look less heavy and integrated exhaust tips the sportier Dodge Charger, there is not an adjustable help refine the look.
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suspension but the S model does run on 20-inch wheels and tires making it feel very connected to the road. This will not be the choice of traditional luxury buyers; they will like the more upscale 300C for grand touring. Verdict Starting at $37,395 and maxing out at $45,295 for an AWD platinum V6 model, there are many trims to choose (V8 equipped cars run roughly $2,000 more). The base is the value leader, the S is the sporty model, with standard 20-inch wheels, and the 300C Platinum is the one featuring the opulent interior. Chrysler believes that the S model will be the volume leader thanks to the aggressive black trim and chunky wheels. This is a surprise because the Dodge Charger is based on the same platform and has the whole “bad boy” attitude in spades, something the 300 looks to be mimicking. The top Platinum would be my choice because it’s interior is so different from the Dodge, something that truly separates the two cars plus it has all the latest safety features including the autonomous braking system when a crash is detected. Much has changed in 10 years for the 300 but the same goodness that was in the 2005 model is still here; it is the refinement that makes this a modern sedan. The Lowdown Power: 2.4L 185hp or 2.0L Turbo with 245hp Fill-up: 9.8L/6.7L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $23,999-$34,799 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca
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