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Regional district agrees to facilitate faster internet service DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com It’s normally not as profitable to deliver high speed internet to rural areas, but a federal subsidy program has changed that — and the smaller communities in the valley are likely to benefit. For a private firm interested in expanding online networks, more than 80 per cent of broadband infrastructure project costs will be covered. FlexiNET and Wink Wireless have both shown interest in projects around the valley, affecting areas in and around Edgewater, Spillimacheen, Brisco, and Canal Flats. Of the incentive subsidy, some will be provided regionally. If an application is successful, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) indicated during its regular meeting on Friday, January 9th a willingness to support 17.5 per cent of the project costs. The federal government provides 50 per cent of the cost, and the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) will cover an additional 17.5 per cent. “The federal government wants everyone to have minimum 5 MB internet service available to as many Canadians as possible,” said Shawn Tomlin, See A4

Rockies win back-to-back DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com The Fernie Ghostriders and Nelson Leafs were both crushed by the Columbia Valley Rockies last week. Both opponents posed a large threat. Nelson has more than twice as many points as the Rockies in the standings, and Fernie is the leading team in the Kootenay Conference of the KIJHL. But despite the imbalance in the standings, Columbia Valley didn’t relent against Fernie during the Ghostriders visit on Tuesday, January 13th. “There were good, timely saves by (goaltender Jason) Sandhu in the first — they came out hard,” said Rockies general manager Ross Bidinger. While the Rockies were outshot 18-10 in the first period, Columbia Valley’s Harrison Davies scored the lone goal midway through.

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Halfway into the second, Davies scored again. Assists went to Sam Young and Damon Raven. But just nine seconds after taking a 2-0 lead, a quick goal by Ghostrider Sam Plaquin cut his team’s deficit in half. Minutes later, Joel Burgess of the Ghostriders, who is among the league’s leading scorers, tied the game at two. The tie carried into the third period, but was quickly broken by Kale Johnston of the Rockies. But less than a minute later, a shorthanded goal by Plaquin evened the score at three. As the third period was reaching its midway point, Columbia Valley’s Dario Piva scored to reclaim his team’s lead for the third time. Fernie was hungry to tie the game again. While the pressure was intensifying as the clock wound down, the Ghostriders exchanged their goalie for an extra attacker. See A2

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The Rockies stood their ground, and Piva scored on an empty net with 21 seconds to go to ensure the win. Sandhu had made 37 saves. “The guys could just taste it,” Bidinger said. “They played with a lot of desire and emotion and a good defensive game.” The Rockies stayed hot into the weekend when Nelson was in town on Friday, January 16th. As in the previous game, Davies opened the scoring in the first, and the Rockies took a 1-0 lead into the second. The Rockies held that slim lead for more than 25 minutes before doubling it, when Sam Young scored in the final seconds of the second. During the final period, Malcolm Fenelon netted a power play goal to add a third

point to the Rockies’ lead. Columbia Valley ended the game with a 3-0 win. Sandhu stopped 25 shots, and was named the game’s home star for both games. Assists went to Piva, Davies, Raven, Braydon Barker, and Kellen Marchand. “They came with all their weapons. We played good defence, and Sandhu showed us another really good game,” said Bidinger. “(Head coach) Wade (Dubielewicz) has been working lots with them on defensive zone, and they’re developing and playing well.” Columbia Valley was hoping to use their momentum against the Kelowna Chiefs on Sunday, January 18th, but the Chiefs cancelled for the third time and that game will have to be rescheduled again. The Rockies next game takes place in Kimberley on Friday, January 23rd. Kimberley will then be in the valley for a game on Tuesday, January 27th.

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Adoption encouraged by province through social media Steve Hubrecht steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

The provincial government has been campaigning in recent weeks, through social media and other means, to try to help some of the more than 1,000 kids in B.C. waiting for adoption to help find their “forever families.” The campaign kicked off on November 3rd and is still running, through online advertising, tweets and Facebook posts, not only to encourage potential adoptive parents, but also to dispel adoption myths and promote unique and adoptive families. As part of the campaign, local Kootenay couple Jane Byers and Amy Bohigian have been sharing their story. The couple adopted their now seven-year-old twins, Franny and Theo, six years ago. “We knew there were all these kids waiting (for adoption) in B.C., so we wanted to adopt locally,” said Byers. “It has been such a positive experience. Really, I can’t say enough about it.” Although tremendously worthwhile, the adoption process is neither easy nor

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quick. The time from when Byers and Bohigian were ready to start the first stage in the process (the home study) to finally having the twins placed with them was more than 18 months. For many couples, the process can take even longer. Even starting the home study took awhile, with delays pushing it back several months. The home study consisted of 10 visits by a social worker to the couple’s home, each involving extensive interviews. “It’s a whole gamut of interviews. It’s extraordinarily rigourous. They really ask every thing about you, your background, about your life. You forget what privacy is, but it’s good that it’s so thorough,” said Byers. The home study ran from March to August. In September, Byers and Bohigian received a call saying the couple was being considered — along with almost 10 other couples — as the potential adoptive parents of a set of twins. “We were then in this process that was like the most excruciating playoffs you can imagine,” said Byers. “Every two weeks we’d get another call, saying, ‘We’re now down to seven couples and you’re still in the running.’ See A5

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Discussion on Russian olive tree revisited Steve Hubrecht steve@invermerevalleyecho.com District of Invermere council received several requests for funding and support during its most recent council meeting. It also discussed the possibility of using wood from the old Russian olive tree, which was cut down in the old Cenotaph Park last summer, to build a community posting board. During the Wednesday, January 14th council meeting, councillor Paul Denchuk inquired on behalf of Imagine Invermere — of which Denchuk is chair — whether or not the district would be interested in using the wood from the Russian olive tree to build a community posting board, which would be erected in the new Cenotaph Park once the park renovations are complete. “Imagine Invermere is basically just wondering what council thinks of the idea,” said Denchuk. “The process is in its infancy. Basically Rick Hoar and I went to look at the wood (from the tree) and there’s a lot of it. That’s where the process is at; we just want to see if council is even interested before proceeding further.” Councillors Justin Atterbury and Al Miller both said they’d like to see the park revitalization work finished before offering an opinion on whether or not a community posting board would be an appropriate fit in the new park. “I’d certainly want to understand the make up of (the posting board) first. I like the idea, but (posting boards) can be good or they can be an eyesore,” said Miller. Invermere mayor Gerry Taft suggested Imagine Invermere create an image of what the board might look like, to give council a sense of its size and dimensions. The district had gathered a list of people interested in using the wood after the tree was cut down, but questions arose as to whether the people on the list were truly interested in using the wood to make something for the community, as was the intention, or whether they were more interested in it for personal use. Consequently, the district went through a formal request-forproposal process for the wood, resulting in just one submission — a proposal to use the wood to make a fountain in the new Cenotaph Park. Councillors said they had hoped to see more bids and Taft suggested that if the district did another request for proposal with more specific guidelines for a more specific project (such as the posting board), more proposals might come in. Donation requests Council had requests for donations at the January 14th meeting from both the Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club and the Columbia Wetlands Stewardship Partners. In discussion on both items, councillors said the groups should be notified about the district’s formal discretionary grant-in-aid process (which has intake in the fall), and be invited back to a future committee of the whole meeting to give further information on their requests. Request for Shuswap support The Shuswap Indian Band requested a letter of support from the district as part of the band’s application to continue development of its Comprehensive Community Plan (CCP), which is similar in scope and aim to a municipal Official Community Plan (OCP). “The Shuswap land is right at the entrance to Invermere and a lot of people who visit here don’t realize it’s two separate entities. So I think it’s in our best interest to work with (the band) as much as possible to enhance what we collectively have here,” said Miller. Council unanimously voted to sent a letter of support to the band.

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Jumbo contract renewed Dan Walton dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

Jumbo, backlit signs, and policing were among the items discussed at Village of Radium Hot Springs regular council meeting on Wednesday, January 14th. The administration contract with Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality will come to an end on February 19th, and council voted to extend the contract by four years. Sign variations In adhering to Radium’s sign bylaws, requests were made for variations on the sign at Petro-Canada, as well as Piccadilly Motel. At Petro-Canada, the replacement of a coin laundry and Subway logo were requested. At Piccadilly, a backlit sign was requested, which had not previously been grandfathered. Mayor Clara Reinhardt sympathized with the added marketing challenges for businesses off the main road. Both requests were successful. Police presence And after council discussed policing priorities for 2015, it was agreed they hoped to see more of the RCMP. “Police service in Radium is good as responders, but we would like to see a bigger presence; partly as speed control and also interacting with businesses and townspeople,” Reinhardt said. The next meeting takes place on Wednesday, January 28th at 7:30 p.m. Columbia Valley RCMP Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac will be there to present his year-end policing report.

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Westside Legacy trail welcomed Erin Knutson Special to The Valley Echo

At the Canal Flats regular council meeting commenced at the Columbia Discovery Centre on Monday, January 12th, notable items were brought to light, including a presentation on the Greenways Trail Alliance. “Mark Halwa (Greenway board of directors chair) presented us with their proposal of the Westside Legacy Trail. I am very impressed with the work that he has done to date in getting almost all of the landowners to give up some land for the trail — I am especially excited that this project will bring the trail closer to Canal Flats, as it is still the end goal to have a trail system connecting the entire Columbia Valley from Canal Flats to Golden,” Mayor Juras told The Valley Echo. Council appointed resident Glen Stiller to the Greenways Trail Alliance as the Canal Flats representative. RDEK recreation budget The RDEK recreation budget was a high priority during the meeting. “We went through all the line items and made some adjustments on what was presented by staff and it will come back to the next meeting for final recommendations to the RDEK Board,” she said.

Miscellaneous items During the unfinished business status report, discussion came up concerning committee involvement. “The question came up on how involved should we be in committees outside the Village. We asked staff to provide us with a list of committees that we have been part of in the past, and we will discuss it further during our Strategy Plan Workshop,” said Juras. The Strategic Plan Workshop was scheduled for Saturday, January 31st, and the Budget Meeting was rescheduled for Saturday, February 7th as several council members were unavailable for the original date of January 24th. Payment #7 to Dawson Construction for the Water Capital Project got the nod of approval, and council fully endorsed the Celebrate Canada Grant Application. The Department of Canadian Heritage provides financial support for activities organized on specific days during the Celebrate Canada period, from June 21st to July 1st. Finally, terms of reference were approved for the Merged Water Committee. “However, no additional (Merged Water) committee member was appointed to replace former Councillor Midyette at this time,” said Mayor Juras.

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chief executive office for the RDEK. “In order to get service up in these areas, it’s not commercially viable. It’s not something the companies would do on their own. This is a means of helping them expand into areas that they otherwise wouldn’t.” After holding community consultations around the Columbia Basin, the CBT found that improving broadband was a priority for people around the Kootenays, said Mr. Tomlin, which resulted in the creation of the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation. “They’re a subsidiary of CBT and they’ve been bringing this all together, working with applicants and securing federal grants,” he said.

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B.C. prison crowding probed Tom Fletcher Black Press

B.C. provincial prisons remain overcrowded despite a decline in custodial sentences in recent years, and “safety and security incidents” have increased substantially, a report from B.C.’s Auditor General has found. About half of cells designed for one inmate are double-bunked in the B.C. system, and Auditor General Carol Bellringer concludes that is a contributing factor in maintaining safety in B.C.’s nine facilities for adult inmates. Another factor in crowding is that about half of the roughly 2,500 inmates in the B.C. system on an average day are awaiting trial or sentencing. Safety and security incident reports have been on the rise in most facilities in recent years, with the highest rate of nearly 1,200 a year at Fraser Regional Correctional Centre in Maple Ridge. Nanaimo and Prince George both recorded nearly 800 incidents a year by 2012, with lower rates at Vancouver Island, Surrey Pretrial, North Fraser Pretrial and Kamloops. The auditor’s report says one reason for the increase is that incidents are being reported and tracked on a more systematic basis. Bellringer also notes that there isn’t a clear definition of what constitutes a safety and security incident, and B.C. Corrections doesn’t have a target of what constitutes an acceptable level. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton said conditions in B.C. prisons are improving thanks to a $185 million

construction program, including an addition to Surrey Pretrial, a new women’s wing at Prince George and expansion of Alouette Correctional Centre for Women. A new 300-cell Okanagan adult custody facility at Oliver is under construction, and expected to open in 2016. Anton said that extra space will alleviate the space shortage at other facilities, but it remains to be seen if the new prison will allow the removal of tentlike temporary structures that have housed low-risk inmates at Kamloops and Fraser in recent years. The audit also questioned the availability and effectiveness of rehabilitation programs offered in B.C. prisons. The audit found that only one program, violence prevention, was evaluated and shown to reduce the likelihood of reoffending. The five core programs operated in B.C. provincial prisons are: • Respectful relationships, to help inmates understand and eliminate abusive behaviours; • Substance abuse management, to reduce relapse and develop healthier lifestyles; • Violence prevention, designed to reduce aggressive behaviour; • Emotional management for women; • Relationship skills for women. Correctional centres also offer life skills, vocational, literacy and school extension programs. All programs are voluntary, and with an average sentenced stay of 71 days, some inmates aren’t in custody long enough to complete studies even if they want to.

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Help kids with cancer at Horseshoe Lake Jenny Byford Family Fishing Derby

Mark your calendars for Monday, February 9th as the Family Fishing Derby for Kids with Cancer will be back for its sixth year this BC Family Day. Held near Fort Steele at Horseshoe Lake, the annual Derby has become a Kootenay tradition, bringing together communities and families from Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie, Golden, Invermere, Jaffray, Kimberley and Trail. Uniquely “Kootenay,” this event keeps the whole family entertained with ice fishing, tobogganing, hockey, and plenty of kids’ games including snow painting, tug-o-war and ice jug bowling. There are also contests for Best Dressed Dog and Best Dressed Toboggan, as well as door prizes, a 50/50 draw and a silent auction. In past years, over 1,800 people have participated for top prizes valued at $2,000 and to show their support for local families in need. More than just a fun event, the Derby is a grass-roots fundraiser supported by local businesses, media, volunteers and service clubs to help children battling cancer. Proceeds are distributed by the Canadian

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Then two weeks later, another call: ‘We’re down to six couples and you’re still in the running’.” The couples were pared down by a committee, and Bohigian and Byers were dealing with three social workers at any given time — the one appointed as guardian of the kids, one dealing specifically with the adoption, and one from the couple’s hometown. “The interesting part of our story is that we are a same-sex couple and the foster parents (who were raising the kids in the meantime) were fundamentalist Christians and initially they were opposed to us as the choice,” said Byers. “Initially, we were told that the Ministry (of Children and Family Development) didn’t discriminate (against same-sex couples) but we were told to expect to wait for a longer time than a traditional family for a placement. As it turned out, we didn’t. We were matched with our first prospective adoptive kids.” Part of the adoption process included a meeting with the foster parents, for which Bohigian and Byers were nervous. But the meeting went well and, as one of the final steps in the adoption process, Byers and Bohigian spent about two weeks staying in the foster parents’ home. “A same-sex couple and fundamentalist Christians living together, you could almost write a sitcom about that, but in the end we all got along really well and we’re friends,” said Byers. The ministry and a social worker continued to offer support and resources to Byers and Bohigian after the twins were placed with the couple. The process of adopting in the Kootenay region is quite similar to adopting in a more urban area of B.C., with the only difference being some parenting courses are done by teleconferencing instead of in-person, according to Byers. Adopting the twins, who are South Asian, in the Kootenay region also means Byer and Bohigian frequently go to big cities, so the twins can be around other people who have the same physical appearance. “It’s essential. Even if you talk about it (transracial family identity), you still need to take them to see other people who look like them,” said Byers. But despite the hurdles presented by adoption, Byers and Bohigian couldn’t be happier. “There can be challenges, but prospective parents just need to be honest about what they can manage. It’s all about the match (of parents and kids),” said Byers, adding she hopes her family’s story can help other potential parents come forward to begin the process of adoption. The Ministry of Children and Family Development is aiming to have 300 of the B.C. kids waiting for adoption placed in adoptive homes by the end of March.

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Resurrecting the woolly mammoth

NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com The frozen remains of the woolly mammoth discovered in Siberia in May 2013 may provide the platform for a never-before-done experiment — bringing back to life an extinct animal species. The well-preserved mammoth was discovered buried in the ice. What made the body so remarkable was that after it thawed, researchers discovered the flesh was bright red when they cut into it. They also discovered a pocket of liquid blood near the belly, as well as more reddish goo in the carcass that appeared to contain red blood cells. A South Korean company called Sooam

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Those who support reverse extinction or de-extinction argue humans are morally obligated to bring back species whose extinction is human-caused.What a lovely sentiment — until one considers that ongoing poaching of elephants, which kills an estimated 35,000 elephants each year, means that the two species of elephants that are currently living — Asian and African — could potentially be wiped out within two decades. Not to fault the progress of science, but considering the environment into which Sooam would be introducing its new creation, resurrecting the woolly mammoth isn’t exactly ethical until the behaviour that caused its extinction in the first place is dealt with.

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Biotech Research Foundation took some blood and muscle samples back with them to Seoul in hopes of cloning the mammoth, and CBC has followed up to find out more. If you’ve already come across the story, you’ll know that Sooam has some experience in cloning. The company offers to clone customers’ dead pet dogs, and claims to have cloned coyotes. The same process would mean a cell from the mammoth will be injected into the egg of a donor then carried by a surrogate mother, the donor and mother likely being Asian elephants, as they’re the most genetically similar to woolly mammoths — the last of which is estimated to have roamed the earth roughly 4,000 years ago.

Annual budget process is starting new year

n behalf of the Village of At the end of January, we are cillors and mayors. We will have a full three Regional UNDOWN U Canal Flats council and planning a Strategic Planning days of workshops and sessions teaching staff, I would like to wish everySession, which will help coun- us the ins and outs of local government. It one a happy new year and all cil determine which projects will also give us the opportunity to network the best for 2015. I am excited are priorities and where the for the first time with newly elected officials to start the new year with a taxes will be best spent. in our region and connect with old friends. well-balanced council, having I am especially excited about Personally, I feel that the networking sessions two experienced members this year’s session are the most imporand two new members bringas it will give us I am excited to start tant at these events. It TE ing fresh ideas to the table. the opportunity is so beneficial to talk the year with a well- to like-minded colI was pleased to see that there to spend some balanced council. were not too many changes time together in leagues from other juaround the Columbia Valley Directors’ table a less formal setting and get to risdictions and it’s the (at the January 8th meeting), which will al- know each other better. best way to find out what works and what low us to keep our momentum going. We It is a very interesting process since you doesn’t. have worked very hard to tackle valley-wide have five different personalities, each of In closing, I want to thank The Valley Echo issues and have established a good working whom ran very different campaigns. But in for giving us this opportunity to inform relationship. the end, we will come to a consensus on the public as to what is happening in our Canal Flats council is starting the new year how to best serve the taxpayer. respective communities. I look forward to by diving into the annual budget process. In February, we will be participating in reporting to you from Canal Flats. This has been delayed due to the election an Elected Officials Seminar in Kimberley, Ute Juras is the mayor of Canal Flats and last November and it will be a big learning which will be an incredible learning expe- can be reached at 250-489-9070 or by e-mail curve for those new on council. rience for both new and incumbent coun- at ujuras@gmail.com.

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Have you supported the Columbia Valley Rockies fundraising efforts?

“Not one way — I’m not active in that area. I’m not a spectatorsports type of person to sit and watch, but there’s definitely a good team spirit here.”

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When it is more than anxiety or depression: disorders

likely to develop these disorders, young men in recent years are increasingly showing to have eating issues. While our societal obsession with thinness may set the scene, genetic risk factors The ages between 12 to 24 are challengas well as underlying anxiety, perfectionism ing for almost all youth. The biological, soand self-esteem issues are thought to comcial, physical and psychological path to bine to trigger the disorders. Once anorexadulthood is not easy, even under the best ia starts and the body gets into starvation R. AVID of circumstances. But coupled with that mode, the brain chemistry changes. As well, tough journey is the fact that 75 per cent the body’s dehydration, altered electrolyte of all mental health disorders first show up balance and poor nutritional status can in these teen/young adult years, too. For the majority, the lead to heart rhythm issues and other organ function mental health issue is apt to be mild to moderate anxiety problems. The goal in treating anorexia is to re-feed the or depression — both highly treatable. person to a healthier weight, and then treat the disorA number of other very important mental health issues, dered thinking behind the condition with one or more however, also tend to arise first in the teen years. Here is of the most effective treatments.These treatments include some general information and links to resources for two cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), family-based therspecific issues: eating disorders and obsessive-compul- apy and dialectic behaviour therapy (DBT). Re-feeding sive disorder. and psychotherapy may co-occur once the person is pro(Next week we will talk about bipolar disorder and gressing to a healthier weight. With bulimia, along with schizophrenia.) CBT, antidepressant medication has been shown to be In all cases, if you suspect your child might be suffer- helpful. In both conditions, medications may be helpful ing from a specific condition, talk to your family doctor if there is a co-occurring mood or anxiety disorder, as is or contact the Child and Youth Mental Health clinic pro- often the case. vided by the Ministry of Children and Family DevelopSymptoms of AN to look for in your teen include rapid ment (MCFD) in your nearest community. Call Service BC or significant weight loss, food restriction and obsession at 1-800-661-8773 to find the nearest MCFD office to you. with calories or exercise. For BN, weight loss may not be Eating disorders: The transition from adolescence very apparent, but your teen may go to the washroom imto adulthood is particularly risky for the development of mediately after eating and run the water.You may see evianorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN). An es- dence of vomiting in the toilet bowl. timated 0.9 per cent of young women aged 12 to 24 will Since anorexia has the highest mortality rate of any psydevelop AN, while about 1.5 per cent of young women chiatric illness, it is important to seek help at the first signs. develop BN. While young women are three times more For more information and to see a full listing of provincial Editor’s note:This is the fifth of ten columns written and contributed by Dr. David Smith, Okanagan Psychiatric services for Interior Health.

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programs, including the Provincial Specialized Eating Disorders Program for Children and Adolescents at BC Children’s Hospital, as well for videos and other helpful information, see Kelty Eating Disorders at keltyeatingdisorders.ca. Another source for information is the National Eating Disorders Information Centre at nedic.ca. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Obsessions are repetitive, intrusive and unwanted thoughts that cause the affected youth great anxiety. Compulsions are the actions or the rituals that he or she must go through to reduce the anxiety caused by the obsessive thoughts. A very common OCD obsession is about contamination or germs, with the compulsion being the need to hand wash repeatedly or avoid any surface, individual or situation where germs might be present.Another common OCD obsession is the fear that something terrible will happen unless the youth takes a specific ritualistic action, like counting, checking, or placing items in a specific order. Genetic risk factors plus an environmental trigger are thought to set off the illness, which tends to run in families. One environmental trigger that may be linked to sudden onset OCD symptoms in some susceptible children is a recent infection with Streptococcus A bacteria (Strep throat.) This burgeoning, but controversial area of research may yield more insights in future years. Treatment with antidepressant-types of medication plus exposure response prevention therapy — a specific form of cognitive behavioural therapy that features gradual exposure to the issue causing the obsessive thoughts and compulsions — has been shown to have success with some individuals. Left untreated, however, OCD can be very debilitating. The longer the OCD goes on, the harder it is to treat. See A9

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For more information contact Katie Andruschuk at kandruschuk@cbal. org. • 7 - 9 p.m.: Junior Mini Fun Spiel! A fun night of curling on Lake Windermere. $10 registration fee to Invermere & District Curling Centre Bar or Office by Jan 22nd. January 21st - 28th • 8 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre. Join us for movie night and popcorn. ST : WEDNESDAY • 4 p.m.: Curling Bonspiel on the 21 • 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Lake at Kinsmen Beach continues. Invermere meets every Wednesday 25TH : SUNDAY at the Curling Rink. • 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere • 4 p.m.: Curling Bonspiel on the Senior’s Hall. Every Wednesday and Lake at Kinsmen Beach continues. Friday. $2. Everyone welcome. • 6:30 p.m.: Movie with a meal 26TH : MONDAY at Earl Grey Lodge. 3 course • 5 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Dance meal and featuring the film The Dance Revolution. Maze Runner. $59.99+tax, limited seating. Call 250-341-3641 or 27TH : TUESDAY email info@earlgreylodge.com for more information and to make • 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Netflix, Wifi and Rockband. reservations. • 7 p.m.: Card night at Canal Flats • 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Bereavement Support Group, 12 week program every Seniors Hall every Wednesday. • 7 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Pool Tuesday from January 20th to April 7th, at the Hospice Society Office. Tournament. For more information or to register call 250-688-1143. ND : THURSDAY

Championship Jan 30th - Feb 1st. Come and join us for a great fun ﬁlled weekend of Pond and Rockies Hockey at Kinsmen Beach on Windermere Lake - All participants will be invited to a reception at the Eddie Mountain Arena on the evening of Saturday January 31st, and be given comp tickets for the Rockies home game vs Kimberley Dynamiters that night. For more information or to register call 250342-7614 or email gkelly2@telus.net • Invermere Ladies Sweater Themed Bonspiel.Wear your coziest/ugliest/ best sweater for this fun packed weekend of curling!

• 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Rink. • 6 p.m.: SYC. Join us for free food, cooking workshop and January Birthday cake. • 6:30 p.m.: Movie with a meal at Earl Grey Lodge. 3 course meal and featuring the ﬁlm Boyhood. $59.99 + tax, limited seating. Call 250-34123RD : FRIDAY 3641 or email info@earlgreylodge. • 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere com for more information and to Senior’s Hall, every Wednesday and make reservations. Friday $2. Everyone welcome. • 7 p.m.: Card night at Canal Flats • 1 p.m.: Canasta cards at Canal Flats Seniors Hall every Wednesday. Seniors Hall every Friday. • 2 - 4 p.m.: SYC. Join us for JAN 28TH- FEB 4TH Snowshoeing. • 4 - 8:30 p.m.: Snowﬂake Festival and Taste of the Valley at Kinsmen 29TH : THURSDAY Beach, kick off to Bonspiel on the • 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Drop-in LEGO Lake. Fireworks at 8 p.m. Club. Afterschool free play at the • 4 - 6 p.m.: Curling Bonspiel on the Invermere Public Library. Under 8 Lake at Kinsmen Beach, Invermere. must be accompanied by an adult. For more information email • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Graphic invermerecurlingclub@shaw.ca Design Training program. • 5 - 8 p.m.: Climbing wall open at J.A. Laird School every Friday, Saturday 30TH : FRIDAY and Sunday. Birthday parties by • 12 p.m.: Soup lunch at the appt. 250-688-5228. Edgewater Legion. $6. Soup, bun,

• 5:30 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for cooking workshop and free food. • 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Bereavement Support Group, 12 week program every Tuesday from January 20th to April HOURS 7th, at the Hospice Society Ofﬁce. For more information or to register INVERMERE LIBRARY call 250-688-1143. • Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. FEBRUARY 4TH : WEDNESDAY

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Mussels on the Move: why preventing a zebra mussel invasion benefits you T

ing to a higher concenhe province of Manitoba Beneath the URFACE tration of blue-green recently introduced legalgae. The Invasive Speislation mandating that boatcies Council of British ers remove aquatic vegetation Columbia warns that from their boats before leaving “high levels of bluea lake. Aquatic vegetation can green algae can becarry zebra mussels, and if the come toxic to aquatic law passes, transporting, poslife, can cause taste sessing or releasing zebra musEGAN and odour problems sels will be illegal. So far, B.C. in drinking water supis in the clear, but there have plies, and can be very been several close calls. Just one month ago, a boat en route from unpleasant for recreational users.” Michigan to Alaska was intercepted in Resilient hitchhikers neighbouring Alberta after a zebra musOnce zebra mussels attach themsel infestation was detected. selves to an ideal habitat, they multiply rapidly, colonizing hard surfaces and What is a Zebra Mussel? The zebra mussel (Dreissena polymor- water equipment such as boats, engines, pha) is a small bivalve and an invasive and hulls. The protection and constant aquatic species to North America. It is flow of water provided by drinking wanative to the Caspian and Black Sea ter intake pipes attract zebra mussels, Region and was introduced unwittingly requiring costly measures to control through the ballast water of a transatlan- clogging (see picture below). Boats or tic freighter ship in the mid-1980s. With equipment transported from one water no known predators to keep populations body to another serve as an easy route under control in the U.S. and Canada, ze- for zebra mussels to spread almost withbra mussels have spread rapidly across the Great Lakes region, where they have wreaked serious havoc to biodiversity, fisheries and water supply systems.

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Food-web game changers Zebra mussels are efficient filter-feeders, filtering small organisms and organic particles out of the water at a very high rate. This reduces the amount of food available for native fish, such as salmon and trout, as well as a vast variety of other organisms that are dependent on phytoand zoo-plankton. These mussels also alter the natural balance of algae, lead-

Top right: A zebra mussel, courtesy of the Geological Survey. Above: An image from Marrone Bio Innovations Inc. in the Sacramento Business Journal, depicting the insides of a water pipe colonized by zebra mussels. Photos submitted

out hindrance. Their D-shaped shell is also razor sharp. As someone who loves to swim in the lake, I (on behalf of feet everywhere) say no, thank you. Preventing invasive mussels from entering our lakes is imperative to ensure that the Headwaters of the Columbia River remain drinkable, fishable and swimmable. Executive Director for Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee Crystal Klym urged that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. By preventing these species from entering our lakes and rivers, we can save millions of dollars in impacts in the future.” The Okanagan Basin Water Board estimates an invasion would cost more than $40 million in the Okanagan alone. See Part 2 of “Mussels on the Move” in next month’s Beneath The Surface column for information on what’s being done in the region and how you can help stop the spread of zebra and quagga mussels into our lakes and rivers. Beneath The Surface is based on the principle that there is often more to know than what is visible from the “surface” of an issue. If there is something that concerns you about the lake and you want to get to the “bottom of it”, call Lake Windermere Ambassadors program coordinator Megan Peloso at 250-341-6898 or email info@lakeambassadors.ca and inspire the next column!

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Again, if you are worried about possible signs of OCD in your child, see your family doctor or the Ministry of Children and Family Development CYMH clinic in your region. They may refer your child to specialized services, such as psychiatric services or the specialized OCD program at BC Children’s Hospital. For more information, see at ocdbc.ca, keltymentalhealth.ca or the OCD pages at cmha.ca 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 involves multiple individuals, organizations and ministries all working together to increase the number of children, youth, and their families receiving timely access to mental health services and support in the Interior Health and Vancouver Island regions. The Collaborative is jointly funded by Doctors of BC and the government of BC.

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015 The Valley Echo

Babies 2014 of

Sawyer Douglas Jones Born: June 27th2014

Proud Parents: Megan Jones & Marc Fagnou Proud Big Sister Nevaeh Jones

Emma Natia Miller Born: January 16th2014

Proud Parents: Josh Miller & Angela Krebs Proud Big Brother & Sisters Conner, Callie & Courtenay

Ryker Logan Stevens Born: September 16th2014

Proud Parent: Amanda McLaughlin

Aleah Summer Nichol Proud Parents: Taylor Ruault & Jessie Nichol

Lyla Marie Bulechowsky

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Hadley Paul Hubrecht Born: April 24th2014

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Babies 2014 of

Landry Jade Dagg

Kaleb Fredrick Jacob Cooper

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Babies 2014 of

Ryker De-waine Gertner Born: April 8th2014

Proud Parents: Shelsey Irwin and Justin Gertner.

Kenzie Lynn Ruault Born: February 7th2014

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Micah Josef Holubec Born: February 16th2014

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Elizabith Margaret Weber Born: May 6th2014

Sarah Eileen Grace Deneau

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Team

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Crew Slut + Spencer + Leafs 53 FUPA + Anaphylaxis +3 Barker21 + Marco 10 Bacchanaal Berg4 Hairhaven + Tyler the Ace JC Morgan Westside Dan ERP + Grandpa Z + Little Rigger Shanty Bay + Ken Reid Marchand 10 +2 Top Shelf + Kimmer 17 +2 Sassy Cat + EH Ref Rock-50 Kaner1 Rivest 12 Julie Head Elk Nelson 33 Ski Andrue + ACE 777 Posh +2 Back talk’n Brennan No Idea +2 Neavenz Koz +2 Rook 04 + Dominator44 Neelys Bruins + Mathieson24 Boss Long - Rock +3 Cash + The Tanks +2 Guessing Game + Epiepen +2 Love the B’s + Silent Sam +

Grand Prize

2 rounds of golf for the Ridge at Copper Point Golf Club 250-341-3392

Total 664 664 664 663 663 661 661 660 658 656 655 655 652 652 650 649 649 649 648 648 648 646 646 646 646 646 643 642 641 637 636 635 635 633 632 630 629 627 623 621 621 619 618 616 614 613 608 599

LW 51 47 55 56 50 54 52 49 62 43 52 59 50 52 46 64 46 56 47 55 48 55 55 55 52 61 48 55 45 41 53 57 51 45 55 42 55 51 50 51 45 39 41 38 47 45 47 62

GM 100 63 87 88 89 66 82 75 100 91 52 82 76 114 87 105 78 106 92 100 73 119 98 157 56 121 99 145 82 103 125 93 102 62 93 102 89 95 119 139 64 89 98 85 92 129 94 140

P/G 0.79 0.75 0.77 0.77 0.77 0.75 0.76 0.75 0.78 0.77 0.73 0.76 0.76 0.78 0.76 0.77 0.74 0.77 0.76 0.77 0.77 0.78 0.76 0.73 0.72 0.78 0.76 0.80 0.74 0.76 0.77 0.74 0.75 0.71 0.74 0.75 0.73 0.73 0.74 0.77 0.70 0.72 0.73 0.71 0.71 0.74 0.71 0.74

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015 The Valley Echo

COMMUNITY

Funding now available for artists in all disciplines NATASHA SMITH Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance

Artists in all disciplines — as well as arts, culture and heritage organizations — are invited to apply for funding through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), which delivers the Arts, Culture and Heritage Program on behalf of Columbia Basin Trust. For 2015-2016, CKCA is receiving $706,000 from the Trust. Funding is available for individuals and groups through community arts councils; minor capital projects; touring; arts and heritage mentoring/master classes; organizational development; major projects; artists in education; major exhibitions; major heritage capital projects; and new heritage projects. “We’re proud that for 18 years, we’ve been able to partner with the Trust to provide support for arts and heritage projects across the Basin,” said Jacquie Hamilton, CKCA Chair. “These programs provide an opportunity for people in-

volved in these areas to embark on new projects, improve their skills, share their talents and more.” Applications are adjudicated once a year by local arts councils and the CKCA Steering Committee. “The benefits of having a thriving arts, culture and heritage sector extend to all the residents of the Basin,” said Lynda Lafleur, Columbia Basin Trust Community Liaison. “Congratulations to CKCA in their efforts toward building sustainability for artists in the region.” Find out more and get application forms by visiting www.basinculture.com, contacting your local community arts council or phoning CKCA at 250-505-5505 or 1-877-505- 7355. Applications must be received by March 6th or March 20th, depending on the program. Columbia Basin Trust supports efforts to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin. To learn more about Trust programs and initiatives, visit www.cbt.org or call 1.800.505.8998.

EMEMBER WHEN? R A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 56 years

2011 — Snow and ice buried most of the Columbia Valley last week, pushing maintenance teams to the extremes and keeping them hard at work to keep the sidewalks and roads clear. ECHO FILE PHOTO

years ago (1960): The famous story of Ferdinand, the friendly bull who liked to smell flowers, had his counterpart in Invermere with Ernest the elegant elk, who liked a house on Thornton street so much that it took the combined efforts of the Game Warden, RCMP and stalwart citizens to persuade him to leave .

years ago (1965): Coy Nicholas Eugene, 33, well-known in the district, was killed in a logging accident north of Golden. Mr. Eugene was employed by Alex Tinkstad of Golden as a chokerman. At the time of his death he was setting chokers at Boat Encampment, 100 miles north of Golden.

years ago (1970): William Pascal, 20, was committed for trial on the charge of murdering his brother, Willard Pascal, 24, November 15th in the Pascal home on the Shuswap Reserve. He appeared before Judge D. J. Lunn of Cranbrook in a hearing.

years ago (1975): Dysentery types of infection, which had been persistent in the valley for several weeks, were identified by the Public Health authorities as Salmonella-sonnei infection. Dr. A. G. Louden, Medical Health Officer at the East Kootenay Health Unit at Cranbrook, said the strain was commonly passed by handling and contaminating food.

years ago (1985): Both Fairmont and Panorama enjoyed the best ski conditions in many years, and both areas were crowded with skiers. Over the holidays Fairmont held a Molstar Fun Race with 22 participants. Pace Setter was John Bruder. Gold, Silver and Bronze pins were awarded.

years ago (1995): The Christmas season was good for local merchants and ski resorts. It seemed business was up. Nobody said things were down, said Don Bilodeau, president of the Columbia Valley Chamber

of Commerce. “Everybody was postitive he said.” He listed a number of advantages to shopping locally, saying merchants he talked to mentioned their prices were comparable to Calgary stores.

years ago (2000): The valley community blanketed the families and friends of Karrina and Taren Archer and Calli Hendrickson with love and support during a memorial service at David Thompson Secondary School. An estimated 800 people converged in the high school gymnasium to hear and talk about the Grade 11 students and mother killed in a motor vehicle accident on Highway 93/95.

years ago (2005): After seeking approval from the region’s taxpayers, the Regional District of the East Kootenay(RDEK) moved ahead with plans to build a broadband Internet backbone throughout Electoral Areas F and G and the Village of Radium Hot Springs.

Wednesday, January 21, 2015 The Valley Echo

CROSSWORD

RAIN AIN

SUDOKU

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!

HOROSCOPES

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Contradicted 7. The Donald’s Marla 13. Mediterranean sandstorm 14. Shoulder adornment 16. Earth crust’s 5th element 17. Rainbow prize 19. NCIS star’s initials 20. Mischa __, violinist 22. Constitution Hall org. 23. More dried-up 25. First on moon 26. Braid 28. 11% of Guinea population 29. Sea eagle 30. Scottish variant of “to” 31. A border for a picture 33. Belonging to a thing 34. On top 36. Automobile hood (Brit.) 38. Skewered Thai dish 40. Clamors 41. Eggs cooked until just set 43. Flat 44. 13th Hebrew letter 45. Short poking stroke 47. Japanese classical theater 48. 007’s creator 51. Romanian Mures river city 53. Music term for silence 55. A crane 56. Ringworm 58. Romanian money 59. True frog 60. Integrated circuit 61. “Highway Patrol’s” Crawford 64. Point midway between S and E 65. On a whim 67. Protagonist 69. Quantity with only magnitude 70. Oversights

15. Stabs 18. Supervises flying 21. Early American militiaman 24. Downfall 26. Cooking vessel 27. Check 30. In a way, manipulated 32. Sacred book of Judaism 35. Chum 37. Negating word 38. Relating to the body 39. W. hemisphere continents 42. Make lacework 43. Witty remark 46. More hairless 47. Relating to a nerve 49. Originates 50. Consumer advocate Ralph 52. Actress Winger 54. Center for Excellence in Education (abbr.) 55. Japanese brews 57. Fleshy seed covering 59. Canadian law enforcers 62. So. Am. wood sorrel 63. Actress Lupino 66. Personal computer 68. Do over prefix

Answers to October 8th:

CLUES DOWN 1. One who operates a dial 2. Trauma center 3. Prickly pear pads 4. Fashion superstar 5. Shock treatment 6. Mindless drawing 7. AKA migraine 8. Military mailbox 9. Buddies 10. Heavy tranquilizers (slang) 11. Raised railroad track 12. School session 13. Picture

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Take a leadership role on a work assignment, Aries. If your interest in work has been waning of late, a more active role may help you change your perspective.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Expect to be surprised by good news, Leo. Share your good fortune with others this week, and you will realize the good news will prove even more enjoyable.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 You seem to be operating on auto-pilot this week, Sagittarius. Your routine has become so ingrained that things are automatic. Make a few minor changes to liven things up.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, there is nothing you cannot accomplish this week. The sky is the limit in terms of your potential. All you need to do is focus your energy on a particular task.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 You may benefit from a change of scenery, Virgo. If you have the time, book a getaway to an exotic locale and make the most of this time to rest, relax and recharge.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Spend the week in as much quiet contemplation as you can manage, Capricorn. You have a few big questions to work out and can only think when you have private time.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Let something that’s been bugging you cool off for the time being, Gemini. There’s plenty of time to revisit the situation later, and you will be glad you took some time away.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, rest assured that a broken heart or bruised ego will not last too long. There are big changes ahead in your personal or professional life, so keep your eyes open.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, dissatisfaction at work has you wondering if things would be different elsewhere. Sometimes a change of attitude can give you an entirely new perspective.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 You’re willing to give a loved one the benefit of the doubt when that person makes a proposal that seems to come out of nowhere. Your patience will be appreciated.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Taking charge comes naturally to you, Scorpio. In fact, you thrive in this role. But this week you may have to play second fiddle for the good of the team.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a loved one comes to you seeking guidance this week, but don’t be bummed if they ultimately do not heed your advice.

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015 The Valley Echo

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.

The RDEK is on the hunt for the 2015 Electoral Area Volunteers of the Year

Deadline is Friday, February 6th! Nomination forms are now available at our Cranbrook & Columbia Valley RDEK offices and on our website at www.rdek.bc.ca.

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.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BYLAW 2559 Bylaw Amendment - Upper Columbia Valley The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an amendment to the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw to introduce regulations regarding minimum average parcel area and density averaging in Electoral Areas F and G. The amendments are proposed in order to address provisions found in the Bare Land Strata Regulations of the Strata Property Act whereby a Provincial Approving Officer may approve a bare land strata subdivision containing parcels smaller than the minimum parcel size permitted in the relevant zoning bylaw. The amendments would establish a minimum average parcel area and density averaging provisions in order to retain the intent of the existing minimum parcel area requirements for parcels created in a bare land strata subdivision. Bylaw No. 2559 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 296, 2014 (Density Averaging/RDEK).” A public hearing will be held at: Columbia Ridge Community Centre 6890 Columbia Lake Road Fairmont, BC Monday, February 2, 2015 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G, Village of Canal Flats, District of Invermere and the Village of Radium Hot Springs. 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 Kris Belanger, Planner, at 250-489-6903, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email kbelanger@rdek.bc.ca.

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

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Chevy Traverse is a doggy delight – ahem – found it easy to load up with lots of luggage, bags, boxes, blankets, pillows and doggy beds – all It’s a challenge to find the right vehicle the necessary accoutrements of car to take two dogs on an annual holiday travel, plus the added advantage of still trip to Tacoma to visit family, friends having room to bring home a souvenir and doggy cousins. or three. On the highway, as in the city, Rental vehicles are out of sight pricethe Traverse offered wise and some compagreat visibility and nies are a little sniffy The cargo area of we felt snug, safe and about the ‘passengers’ the Traverse offered secure – sorry about the (at least I think it was alliteration, but it’s true. both dogs plenty of the dogs they objected Our doggy travelling to). Therefore, the offer space for each to do companions are at of an extended test drive their own thing; stretch each end of the age of the 2015 Chevrolet spectrum. Sullivan the Traverse was a welcome out, curl up, look out Jack Russell Terrier is opportunity. the window, chew little, young and bouncy, From a human’s perquietly on toys. while Desi the Shepherd spective, the Traverse Cross is a large dog of was pleasurable to drive, noble lineage and a senior citizen. In extremely comfortable, the cabin roomy short, she enjoys her comfort. The cargo and very classy, a nice quiet ride, the area of the Traverse offered both dogs dashboard controls very user friendly plenty of space for each to do their and easy to interpret with everything own thing: stretch out, curl up, look out close to hand. the window, and chew quietly on toys, The seats (seven in all for bipeds) are while contemplating the phenomenon gorgeously adjustable with heated of black holes or, in the case of Miss lumbar support up front, which is a Desi, perhaps where the next carrot soothing relief for those of us with was coming from. Given the layout of back problems. From the outside, the the interior, with the walk through back car seems like a big beast best for seats, a barrier was needed to discourthe backcountry but it is surprisingly age the cargo passengers from walking wonderful to drive in the city, more like through into the first-class front cabin. a luxury sedan than a lumbering SUV. It should be noted there are ten cup It was easy to manoeuvre on narrow holders for those in need of regular streets, a dream to nip in and out of caffeinating. We did receive barked parking lots and spots. And even the vertically challenged complaints from the back that not one By Morva Gowans

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was big enough for a bowl of water. Please note, Mr Chevy. Having the navigation system was great as getting to our destination was a little tricky, and finding our way in the dark could have been a minor trial. Our friendly ‘nav-lady’ delivered us easily. I especially liked getting plenty of warning about upcoming turns. Some navigation systems instruct you to turn at the very last moment, which is not helpful. Often our ‘nav-lady’ gave us two warnings sometimes even three ‘turn left in 250 metres’, ‘turn left in 100 metres’. Believe me it was comforting. All the places we wanted to visit parks, malls, trails and shops were easily found with no hassles. In Tacoma, a third dog joined us for adventures around town – Beau, a large

yellow lab. Everyone knows labs are eternal puppies who enjoy good times no matter where they land. This happy boy landed in the cargo area with the other two and still there was plenty of room for all three dogs with nary a complaint about someone’s paw being on someone’s side. It all made for a fun Christmas celebration with lots of treats, even for my backup navigator Patricia and myself. Next year, the ‘kids’ are holding out for a Cadillac! 2015 Chevrolet Traverse AWD LT Power: 2.6-litre V6, 281 horsepower, six-speed auto transmission. Base price: $43,460 (as tested, $53,285)

Question of the Week Today, writer Morva Gowans amuses and informs with a story of driving with dogs on a long trip. Send your fun or informative story about taking pets on a long (road) run to our editor, Keith Morgan… Send your stories to keith.morgan@drivewaybc.com

Safety Tip: Black ice can form unexpectedly on the road in the winter and may not be visible. If you drive over black ice and start to skid, ease off the accelerator – don’t brake – and look and steer smoothly in the direction you want to go. You may need to repeat this maneuver.

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