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STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com A packed room of local residents gave input on what they hope the future of the Upper Columbia Valley might look like during the Columbia Basin Trust’s (CBT) Have Your Say workshop in Invermere last week. The CBT has held similar sessions all around the Columbia Basin, seeking input from community residents as it reviews and refines its strategic priorities and figures out how best to use its expected increase in revenues. “I’m really pleased with the turnout; it’s the biggest we have had so far,” said CBT chair Greg Deck to the more than 100 valley residents who gathered at the Invermere Lions Hall on Wednesday, January 21st. He said the Trust’s projected revenue from its power projects will increase from $27 million to around $50 million.

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“This represents a big opportunity. The questions prompted participants That’s why we’re asking for your in- to think about what they want to see in put,” said Deck. their community in the future and how “All your input is going to guide it can happen. Most of the answers prewhere (the CBT) is going in the next sented by participants centred around five years,” said Golden-based CBT themes such as sustainability and smart special initiatives manager Heather growth, but a few were more specific. Mitchell, adding the workshop is part Bill Swan presented his table’s deof the process the sire for a locally-drivAll your input is Trust goes through en investment fund when it reviews its that would support going to guide strategic priorities. where (the CBT) is going projects in sectors The entire process such as local food and takes a full year, in the next five years. agriculture. HEATHER MITCHELL and includes infor“We’re always lookCBT SPECIAL INITIATIVES MANAGER mation-gathering at ing outside the valley workshops all across the basin, analyz- for funding; always thinking ‘bring the ing the data and then coming up with tourists in and we’ll be fine.’ And we new action plans and strategic priorities. are, and it usually works great. Until At the Lions Hall, workshop partic- the tourists decide not to come,” said ipants sat in groups around tables, Swan. “Why not pool our own financial brainstormed answers to questions resources and use that to drive projand then, table by table, shared their ects here in the valley?” answers with the rest of the room. Maria Kliavkoff presented her table’s

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view that the valley needs much better public transportation. “For us, it’s all about transportation. It’s hard to get from Brisco to Canal Flats to Invermere, especially if you have any kind of physical disability,” said Kliavkoff. The idea of more regional co-operation and integration was a common theme for several tables, with two tables going as far as suggesting the valley’s multiple communities should amalgamate. “Our idea is one big municipality for the valley,” said Dorothy Blunden, presenting her table’s views. “We need to stop each going in our own direction. If we band together, we can do transportation well, we can do sustainable business well. We can stop having money and resources flow from the valley to Victoria and then having to beg to get something back.” See A2

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In the question and answer period at the end of the workshop, Regional District of East Kootenay Area F director and CBT board director Wendy Booth said there is already a high degree of regional coordination among local government officials from the valley.

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“We do co-operate quite well together already. If Canal Flats needs money for a project from Area F, we (Area F) will help them out, and they will do the same thing for us,” said Booth. Several participants asked about ongoing operational funding from CBT for non-profit organizations in the valley. “CBT does provide core and operational funding

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Local trends stand out in Columbia Basin ‘Snapshot’ report Steve Hubrecht steve@invermerevalleyecho.com The Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute (RDI) has recently released its latest annual State of the Basin Snapshot report. “(The Snapshot report) is an effort to monitor indicators of well-being in the Columbia Basin and to provide information for decision and policy makers,” said RDI coordinator and researcher Lauren Rethoret. “We’ve recently been going beyond putting together the report and have gone to lengths to improve access to data.” This most recent version of the report was released in December 2014, and is electronically linked to more trends-analysis reports and to the RDI’s web-based data portal — the Digital Basin — which is packed with graphs, tables and maps of all the data the Institute has gathered. This year’s Snapshot highlighted several trends specific to the Upper Columbia Valley. According to the report, the region the Institute calls the Kootenay Development Region (which includes Invermere) has the highest rate of job creation in the Columbia Basin, bolstered particularly by the trade sector (retail and wholesale).

Also in the Snapshot report, the Upper Columbia Valley has the highest home prices anywhere in the Basin, with median residential house prices greater than $400,000. Regional District of East Kootenay Area F has the highest rate of post-secondary educational attainment (61 per cent) in the Basin, but what the Institute classifies as the Windermere Health Area (which comprises part of the Upper Columbia Valley) has a crime rate higher than the B.C. average — one of just two areas in the Basin where this is the case, according to the report. On a brighter note, the Institute has classified the Upper Columbia Valley — Invermere, specifically— as one of the Basin’s cultural hubs, owing to the town having at least seven major arts or cultural-based festivals. The Snapshot reports were initiated by the Columbia Basin Trust in 2008, and were taken over by the RDI when it was launched in 2011. Aside from the Snapshots, the RDI also does a long-analysis research project every five years and gives updates of its ongoing research. To compile the Snapshot reports, the Institute uses information from government sources and other local organizations in conjunction with a poll of Basin residents that it conducts. To see the full report, check out www.cbrdi.ca.

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Three-year community funding program will not be renewed Erin Knutson Special to The Valley Echo

At the recent Columbia Valley Community Directed Funds Committee meeting held on Monday, January 19th at the Windermere Fire Hall, key items were discussed regarding the future of the funding agreement between Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) and its Community Directed Funds Program. The meeting came to a head when CBT president and CEO Neil Muth confirmed the dissolution of the six current community directed programs. “This is a formal decision — when it expires we will not continue funding,” said Muth. “It was decided upon that beyond the current agreements, no new contracts would be issued.” Currently, funding from the program is being channelled into the Columbia Cultural Tourism Association, Invest Kootenay, the Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance, the multi-use community facility in the District of Invermere, the Columbia Valley Marketing Program and the unallocated community directed funds pot. “There were pluses and also challenges that we were faced with. On the positive side, the planning processes and identifying of priorities was one of the key features that we hoped would happen when we embarked down this road. Secondly was the committee process, including people from the regions and a broad-based committee such as this one, where you have elected officials and non-elected community representatives. We would like to find a way to continue working with the positive features that came out of the initiatives,” Muth told the committee. One of the challenges that arose throughout the incu-

bation of the program involved the administration of it. “We were hearing comments that this was a download and not an empowerment, which was certainly never the intent. We never anticipated that would be the case. I think in hindsight CBT is set up and we have the infrastructure to manage grants, manage contracts, and perhaps we didn’t realize how much time we spent on those grants. It was never the intent to download that responsibility,” he said. More of a substantive challenge was the nature of bringing a group together to collaborate effectively around key issues. “The Columbia Valley has had a history of collaborating on community initiative programs and probably many other initiative programs, and that history has probably served you very well — that’s not necessarily the case in other regions,” said Muth. Another challenge the program has encountered involves geographical boundaries that differ from issue to issue, leaving too many discrepancies when it comes to appropriate funding for natural geographic boundaries. “We were seeing that kind of overlap and dealing with issues around what is the natural grouping of communities, or the natural definition of a region?” As funds were starting to move out to projects, there was a lot of overlap with community development programs and even CBT’s Community Initiatives Program. According to Mr. Muth, it was never the intention of the CBT to set up another granting program, so when looking at some projects, CBT couldn’t understand why the funding wasn’t coming from the Community Development Program, which caused certain tensions around current projects in Invermere. See A5

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Regional District of East Kootenay 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.

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Investing in the valley never looked so good ERIN KNUTSON Special to The Valley Echo

Invest Kootenay has recently implemented some important community-wide initiatives, that bode well for the attraction of investment groups to the Columbia Valley. The retention of local and foreign investors is on the rise and promises a bright future for the preservation and progression of the valley, demonstrating a unique and collaborative working model between the sectors. “Invest Kootenay is a program designed to help business owners who wish to attract new investors and provides a resource for investors who are considering investing in the

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Kootenays,” said Susan Clovechok, executive director of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce (CVCC) and community liaison with Invest Kootenay. Since April 2014, the local Chamber has been campaigning on behalf of Invest Kootenay, implementing a myriad of awareness activities involving community outreach and education on the resources currently available on the revamped Invest Kootenay website. The restructuring of investkootenay.com and its increased presence on the CVCC website enhances the unique and diverse attributes the valley has to offer. “The primary aim is to attract and retain investment in our communities. The CVCC is proud to be the first point of contact for Invest Kootenay because it is an important piece of economic development,” Ms. Clovechok told The Valley Echo. Other modifications to the site involve listing key success stories that represent businesses in multiple sectors and all major Columbia Valley communities, as well as listing new opportunities for investment. “Invest Kootenay is a tool that enables us to support businesses who are seeking investors, or to sell outright,” she said. Ms Clovechok worked in partnership with Invest Kootenay to create a printed rack card that targets investors interested in the valley. The comprehensive brochure has been printed and distributed across the valley at important visitor information sites. Recent activities have included, two investor outreach events involving a joint Invest Kootenay/Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce booth at Valley Appreciation Days this past July and a presentation given by Ms. Clovechock at a BC Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) seminar in Vancouver to potential international investors this past September. “Invest Kootenay was able to provide financial sponsorship to these activities, including $500 toward the Valley Appreciation Day booth and $700 toward the Vancouver PNP seminar presentation,” according to a press release issued by Invest Kootenay. Marketing is forging ahead with ongoing print, online and media strategies highlighting the current Invest Kootenay brand, as well as the call for a promotional video to demonstrate the success stories originating from Invest Kootenay match-ups. “We have tangible opportunities and information to provide to people who are considering moving to the valley — Invest Kootenay is a great resource for us and I believe that we have an opportunity to continue to develop its usefulness to our community,” said Ms. Clovechok.

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Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in teens Editor’s note: This is the sixth of ten columns written and contributed by Dr. David Smith, Okanagan Psychiatric services for Interior Health. Last week we talked about the stresses teenagers face as they transition to adulthood. Adding to that challenging journey, which all teens must make, is the fact that 75 per cent of all mental health conditions show up in the teen and early adult years. Today we talk about bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, which tend to first show their signs and symptoms between the ages of 13 and 25. As noted last week, and in all the columns to date, if you are worried that your child or teen may be showing signs of a mental illness, talk to your family doctor, or contact the Child and Youth Mental Health program provided by the Ministry of Children and Family Development in your region. Call Service BC at 1-800-661-8773 for the MCFD office nearest to you. Bipolar: Originally called manic-depression, bipolar disorder is marked by extreme shifts in mood, energy and activity levels, ranging from severe depression on one side to mania on the other. During a manic episode, the youth will be highly talkative, energetic, full of ideas and enthusiasms, may take risks or behave impulsively, and may even become jittery, sleepless and irritable. During a depressive episode, the youth is very tired or feels slowed down, is very sad and hopeless, has a hard time concentrating or making decisions, and may also be restless or irritable. Different types of bipolar disorder have different extremes in moods and different speeds of cycling between them, but most high

tion to good or low episodes Mental Health for last several CHILDREN &YOUTH sleep, healthy diet and exerdays or longer. cise, regular Sometimes routines, and the extremes avoidance of in moods can mind-altering bring on psysubstances, chosis — losing along with touch with realR. AVID medication and ity and having therapy, can hallucinations minimize the (hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting, or feel- number of mood episodes. For more information see ing things that are not actually there) and delusions (a Mood Disorders Association strong, illogical belief, such of BC (mdabc.net) and hereas feeling one’s actions are tohelp.bc.ca. Schizophrenia: Perhaps being controlled by others.) Early psychosis intervention, no mental health diagnosis called EPI, is very success- causes parents and youth ful. An EPI program exists in more fear than schizophremany communities in each nia, which is marked by losing touch with reality and health authority in B.C. experiencing hallucination, See earlypsychosis.ca. Bipolar disorder is known delusions, disorganization to run in families, but most and cognitive impairment, individuals who have a fam- such as poor judgement and

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decision-making. But the outlook need not be bleak. Treatment works, and recovery and a return to good functioning occurs regularly. About one per cent of all British Columbians have this illness and it affects men and women equally, but first symptoms often appear for men between ages 16 and 20, and women between ages 20 and 30. While schizophrenia also runs in families, it usually needs more than just genetics to arise, although exactly what else triggers it is not fully known. Sometimes it occurs in individuals with no family history, perhaps as a result of a subtle or past brain injury. In the last decade, new antipsychotic medication and

the introduction of Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) programs, noted above, are greatly helping newly diagnosed people with schizophrenia. Like bipolar disorder, along with the right combination of medication, good sleep, healthy diets, regular exercise, established routines and avoiding mindaltering substances will help those with the diagnosis live full and productive lives. In fact, dynamic and wellspoken individuals like B.C.’s Brent Seal, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia while a university student and now runs a company called “Seal Wellness,” are helping change the face of schizophrenia. Seal, a mountain climber, ultra-marathoner, wellness coach and inspirational speaker, as well as others who are thriving after a schizophrenia diagnosis, show that good, meaningful lives are possible with the right treatment. For more information about schizophrenia in B.C.. see earlypsychosis.ca; mindcheck.ca; the BC Schizophrenia Society (bcss.org); and the Canadian Mental Health Association B.C. Chapter (cmha.bc.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 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.

“We shouldn’t be having discussions about what pot it’s coming out of. At the end of the day it should be a discussion about whether it’s a good project; is it supported by the community? And if so, let’s find a way to fund it and not spend time trying to figure out which pocket it comes out of when it’s all the same pot,” said Muth. The annual funding allocation of the program stipulated an allowance of $200,000. “(Which) doesn’t always make sense. It may be that you as a group have identified a single project worth $500,000 and so the importance is on the project and we can fund a $500,000 project. It wouldn’t be all that helpful to require you to ask for $200,000 year one, $200,000 year two and then $100,000 in year three. I think we can bring more flexibility to the funding decisions moving forward,” he said. Based on current findings, the CBT board established the best course of action was to no longer extend funding to the regions. However, CBT will not be abandoning its prior commitment. “The funding is not going to expire at the end of year three (if there are any remaining funds at that time). Should there be an excess of funds left over in seven years, CBT will address the allocation of those leftover funds. Let’s figure it out together,” said Muth. Committee members expressed concerns in response to Muth’s announcement on the non-continuation of the funding program. “I understand that the CBT board has made a decision,” said Invermere mayor Gerry Taft. “I think this group felt that it was the first community to get started and we took a little more time in the beginning, but we did provide a bit of a road map potentially for other community directed funds to follow. So in that sense, it’s too late, but it would have been nice for an extra year, because I think in a lot of ways we felt like we did not accomplish as much in the first year as we could have, had we not been the first guinea pigs to go forward. It would have been nice to have a one-year renewal.” CBT is open to restructuring the allocation of funds still available through the Community Directed Funds Program, or even possibly taking a stab at Taft’s suggestion for a year’s extension. The tone was cheerful and collaborative as the committee discussed how the future of funding would look. “So the concept is wide open,” said Regional District of East Kootenay Area G director Gerry Wilkie.

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Instead the numbers of caribou have dangerously declined — hence, kill the wolves. No examination of the government’s decision to permit or turn a blind eye on snowmobile use in areas of critical caribou habitat, or its silence on any of the three park proposals in the mountain caribou range that would offer substantial support to herds. Habitat loss is driving the caribou decline, not the caribou’s natural predator. The wolf kill is a last-ditch attempt to rectify a problem, that, like Mount Polley, is another example of the government’s inability to properly manage its vested interests. It may have a short-term effect, but the long-term problem won’t be eradicated by sharp shooters in helicopters.

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Just the other day the premier announced new funding to increase geotechnical staff to conduct more inspections. Had the announcement been part of a logical, long-term plan to mitigate any safety issues, it would have carried a lot more weight. After the fact, it comes across as a hollow knee-jerk reaction. Killing wolves to save endangered caribou makes about as much sense as announcing more money for mine inspections after the environmental disaster has already occured. The publicly funded Recovery Plan that was announced in 2008, when B.C. had an estimated 1,885 mountain caribou, was supposed to bring the population up to 2,500 within 20 years.

Overview of the Edgewater water system

dgewater residents will sporidium pathogenic organ- community of Edgewater. Regional be pleased to know that isms. Edgewater’s source water At the same time, a new water line was UNDOWN U major upgrades to our water is the Macauley Creek basin built connecting Baptiste Lake to a reservoir system have been completwhere high altitude snow melt on Hewitt Road and into Edgewater. Over ed. A new pressure reducing and springs run through old time, other upgrades have occurred, such as valve station on the main road growth forest, which filters the adding a second water line between Baptiste into town was recently inwater as it runs into Baptiste and Hewitt Road, as well as increasing resstalled and a new 1,000 square Lake. A small 25-acre pond sur- ervoir capacity by adding a second, larger foot building on Upper Hewitt rounded reservoir. Due to ERRY It’s very important to Road was constructed next by priheavy sediment to the reservoirs. The building vate land accumulation in properly manage this houses an ultra-violet disinfecparcels Lake, it community water source we Baptiste tion system, a chlorination system and new (Elk Park Ranches), is very important share with local agricultural to properly maninstrumentation that allows operators to re- Baptiste Lake was motely monitor the process through the in- originally created in age this commuirrigation licensees. ternet. The new work space meets all Work- the early 1920s to supnity water source safe BC standards. ply seasonal irrigation water to ranches we share with local agricultural irrigation liWhile the Edgewater system has seldom below. In 1962, the Edgewater Improvement censees and that the entire Macauley Creek had to issue water quality advisories due to District built a more substantial dam on the basin continues to be managed as a Comhigh turbidity (cloudiness in the water), the lake, and then permanently diverted Macau- munity Watershed. new treatment facility now meets the Interi- ley Creek into the lake, which increased the Gerry Wilkie is the Regional District of East or Health Surface Water Treatment Objective volume of available water, both for agricul- Kootenay director for Area G, and can be of “3 Log” removal for Giardia and Crypto- tural irrigation and domestic use within the reached at gdwilkie@cyberlink.bc.ca.

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What do you want to see in the community in the future?

“I would love to see a rec centre — I play a lot of hockey and it would be nice to see another rink, instead of having to drive 30 minutes to Canal Flats.”

“Some kind of performing arts centre for the town, that’s definitely important.” Kurt Reichel Invermere

“A centre dedicated just to nature education. That is so critical. There are so many visitors, and so many beautiful things to see and learn about.”

Isaiah Fast Invermere

OPINION

Ensuring a dam never fails W

management of hen the Mount Polley MLA EPORT E water levels, and tailings pond retaining that, at times, 40 wall collapsed this past summer, per cent of Mount the BC Liberals said the failure Polley’s automated was completely unpredictable. measurement deThat is not true. If BC Hydro opvices did not work. erated their dams the same way The government the government allows mining chose to have companies to manage their reORM absolutely no taining walls, the entire Columgeotechnical enbia Basin would be under threat gineers on mines all the way to the city of Portland, ministry staff and do no inspections of Oregon. BC Hydro provides an example of Mount Polley for years at a time. If the how to manage these structures when government had the attitude that tailfailure is not an option. Mica Dam is an ings ponds can never be allowed to earth-filled dam north of Revelstoke, fail, we would use our ability and techand at full pond holds back so much nology to ensure that these accidents water that the very fate of the whole never happen. This government’s sloppiness made Columbia River Valley depends upon it never failing. BC Hydro does daily this failure completely predictable, yet visual checks, weekly site inspections the BC Liberals still feign shock and by trained inspectors, bi-annual inspec- surprise. And the sad fact is that there tions by specifically trained dam safety will be no political consequences for engineers, and every five years an inde- their failure to ensure our environpendent set of dam safety consulting ment is protected. If there were seriengineers visits from other jurisdictions ous political consequences, future in the world. This is how you ensure a ministers and governments would do dam never fails. Compare that to Mount their jobs properly. It’s up to citizens to Polley.The government knew there were ensure that this is the case. Norm Macdonald is the NDP MLA for problems with expansion of the tailings pond.The government knew there were Columbia River-Revelstoke. He can be signs of cracks in the structure. The reached at 1-866-870-4188 or by email at government knew there was improper norm.macdonald.mla@leg.bc.ca.

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Lester Ashwood Nelson

LETTERS

From an appreciative local

Dear Editor: A great big thank you to Fairmont Ski Hill for the amazing Locals Toonie Day. We had a wonderful full day of skiing and soaking! BRENDA DANYLUK INVERMERE

OPINION

Don’t move a mussel!

ast week’s Beneath The Mussels monitoring is limited in Beneath the URFACE Surface column titled the region at this time, but is gaining “Mussels on the Move” remomentum quickly. Inspections of viewed why drinking water, watercrafts for aquatic invasive spebeaches and fish are at risk cies are not mandatory, and Canadaif zebra and quagga mussels U.S. border officials are not trained spread to Western Canada and to identify or remove aquatic invabecome established in the Cosive plants or organisms attached to lumbia Headwaters. incoming watercrafts. However, the EGAN Although there are groups of urgency of the issue has sparked experts in the B.C. region who collaborative efforts across regional are dedicated to developing organizations and government. Four strategies to prevent this from occurring, ulti- regional aquatic invasive plant committees are mately it’s up to each of us — individually and presently pooling their resources and expertise as communities — to stay informed and help with the goal of creating a Basin-wide program to enact a plan to protect our lakes from non- to facilitate inspections and decontamination. native aquatic hitchhikers. In this second part Spread the message, not the mussels of the column, you will find out more informaPreventing invasive mussels from entertion about monitoring, and how you can help ing our lakes is imperative to ensure that the stop the spread of zebra and quagga mussels headwaters of the Columbia River remain into our lakes and rivers. See A11

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According to the league standings, the Rockies didn’t make the playoffs, but will they be able to continue their winning streak?

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OPINION

Tipping the tax scales to give tourism a break

eing a community that naturally enBeing sandwiched between two mounOff the ECORD tices tourism, businesses that cater to tains ranges — with a hot springs pool on visitors are as important as the hot springs either end of Lake Windermere — gives the or Lake Windermere Whiteway. valley good reason to rely on tourism. But Most tourist destinations have some sort of as technology and public policies evolve, natural element to attract visitors, but they some businesses will have a tough time still depend on the health of their business adapting. E-commerce has hindered retailcommunity. ers; safety regulations have reduced opporOrganizations offering essential services tunities for temporary vendors, and the days AN are critical to residents, but it’s not as easy of film are nearly over. for them to add value to a tourist’s visit. Nobody was happy to see the Toby Theatre In many cases, it’s hard to imagine that close its doors. A vintage movie theatre may entrepreneurs who are in the business of leisure, enter- not have been our anchor attraction, but it was a large tainment, or delicious food are seeing the same financial part of the valley’s culture. rewards as their counterparts who cater to the fundamenArbitrary tax relief might seem like the government is tals of daily life. siding with members of a business community, negating

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the free market. But a healthy tourism industry is essential in places like the valley, where it contributes a significant amount to the local economy. Should a “tourism tax break” exist, the government would collect less from certain businesses, but if the enterprises could keep their doors open longer, tourists would have more of a reason to visit. The taxman might be grabbing a smaller slice, but he’ll be eating from a bigger pie. On the other hand, the Regional District of East Kootenay, the province of B.C. as well as municipal governments in the valley, use that tax money to promote tourism — and they do a great job. Nonetheless, an old-school movie theatre could be part of a pretty cool promotion. Dan Walton is a reporter for The Valley Echo and can be reached at dan@invermerevalleyecho.com.

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

2011 — Dan Shoemaker of Invermere’s Fubuki Sushi demonstrated how to make sushi rolls at DTSS on Friday, January 21st. Shoemaker was scheduled to teach a sushi class at the College of the Rockies on February 7. ECHO FILE PHOTO

years ago (1960): The Valley Echo was pleased to hear again from Mabel Jordan, who was known to many as an East Kootenay historian. Mrs. Jordan made a study of the history of the region over a period of years and her articles were known for their accuracy. She contacted The Echo with a letter, describing a touching visit to David Thompson Secondary School.

years ago (1965): The Kimberley Snow Fiesta committee invited Miss Diana Shymko, Miss Windermere Valley, Miss Beverly Engstrom, Miss Canal Flats, and Miss Doreen Weppler, the Invermere Regatta Mermaiden, to attend the 10th annual Snow Fiesta as honoured guests.

years ago (1970): The second annual snowmobile races, held on a Saturday and Sunday, were an outstanding success, viewed by a large number of spectators. The event, sponsored by the Rocky

Mountain High Riders, saw 59 entries, many of which were from Cranbrook, Fernie, Golden and Alberta points.

years ago (1975): The first annual Cross Country Ski Race sanctioned by the Canadian Ski Association in the Windermere Valley was held Sunday at Lake Lillian, several miles west of Invermere. Winner of the ten mile race was Bob Zimmerman of Invermere with a time of 49 min and 43 sec.

years ago (1985): Word was received of the death of George Majerle in Yugoslavia on November 15th. After Mr. Majerle retired from CP Rail, he resided in Athalmer for a few years before returning to his homeland in 1977. He had immigrated to Canada in 1925 and immediately took up work with the local railway company.

years ago (1995): The mountain range to the east of Lake Windermere is

the Stanford Range of the Rockies. It includes Swansea Mountain and Mt. Tegart. Mt. Tegart is named for the settler, Walker Tegart and Swansea is named because of the copper mined there years ago. The copper was then sent to Wales.

years ago (2000): Some District of Invermere councillors showed an interest in valley-wide leadership in terms of planning. Counccil decided to put some money forward. Following a presentation by the Upper Columbia Valley Successful Communities Forum (UCVSCF) comittee, council unanimously agreed to provide $1,000 to aid an open forum.

years ago (2005): A condominium project was given approval to begin construction in the Village of Radium Hot Springs. Village council, unanimously agreed to issue permit No. 65 to Timber Creek Developments Inc., represented by Windermere resident Patrick High.

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CROSSWORD

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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. Cut into cubes 5. Food flavorings 11. Longest tenured “Tonight Show” host 14. One being educated 15. British conservatives 18. End without completion 19. Boater 21. Indicated horsepower (abbr.) 23. Protects the chest 24. Expresses pleasure 28. Stiff hair, bristle 29. Blood type 31. Taxis 33. Ribbed material 34. Young female socialite 36. Game cube 37. Priest’s liturgical vestment 40. 2.1 km tributary of the river Seille 42. The golden state 43. Powder mineral 45. Coat with plaster 47. Far East housemaid 48. Digital audiotape 51. Merchandising 54. Libreville is the capital 58. Incapable of flexibility 60. Language of Andorra 62. Repeat in concise form 64. Dark areas 65. Enough (archaic)

32. A large body of water 35. Woman’s undergarment 37. Essential oil obtained from flowers 38. Cripples 39. An explosion 41. Of, French 44. Fish of the genus Salvelinus 46. Bahrain dinar 49. Banded calcedony 50. Giant armadillo 52. In place of 53. Electronic countercountermeasures 55. Large package of cotton 56. 3564 m French Alp 57. European defense organization 59. Check 60. Former OSS 61. Not old 63. Goodwill promotion

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 There is no harm in being ambitious, Aries. But a little humility to accompany that ambition can go a long way. Accept any recognition you earn in an appropriate manner.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 It’s impossible for people to try to contain all of your energy this week, Leo. Direct your energy in a positive way and use it to reach your goals.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, although you see lucrative career opportunities at every bend, you are not ready to make a big change. You will know when the moment has come to make a change.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Your desires make it seem like anything is within reach this week, Taurus. You may have to work a little harder to achieve your goals, but hard work is its own reward.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Express your feelings without any inhibition, Virgo. Others will appreciate your honesty, especially if you employ some tact when sharing your opinions.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Proceed gently if you want to make any real progress, Capricorn. You’re feeling more optimistic, but you still need to exercise caution. Common sense can keep you grounded.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Postpone chores that are not essential, Gemini. This way you can make the most of your upcoming free time with friends and family. You deserve a little break now and again.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, no matter how crazy your life is right now, you still manage to come out looking no worse for wear. You have a handy way of making lemonade out of sour lemons.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, friends may arrive at your home with plans for fun and adventure. Any kind of celebration or social situation is what you crave right now. Go ahead and enjoy yourself

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, try to avoid stretching yourself too thin in the coming weeks. Your ambition and energy are at an all-time high, but if you do not slow down, you can easily get burnt out.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Your long-term career opportunities are looking good, Scorpio. If you do what makes you happy, you will always end up on top and financial rewards will follow.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Don’t worry about a potential conflict, Pisces. In due time you will realize this was nothing to get worked up about.

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WEEKLY Beat Have an event you’d like listed? Email it to: production@ invermerevalleyecho. com

Jan 28st - February 3RD

28TH : WEDNESDAY

• 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. Three-course meal and featuring the ﬁlm Boyhood. $59.99 + tax, limited seating. Call 250-3413641 or email info@earlgreylodge. com for more information and to make reservations.

29TH : THURSDAY

31ST : SATURDAY

Community Hall. There will be a 45FEBRUARY 14TH : SATURDAY minute presentation, followed by a • 11 a.m.: 2015 Nordic Loppett • 7 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for Man Q&A, information brochures to take weekend January 31st and Hunt and hot chocolate afterwards. home and refreshments to enjoy February 1st. Loppett Registration while you are there. www.zone4.ca FEBRUARY 15TH : SUNDAY • 1 - 4 p.m.: Minecraft Crafts at the 7TH : SATURDAY • 6:30 p.m.: Movie with a meal at Earl Invermere Public Library. Paint your • 10.a.m.: Valentine Crafts with Grey Lodge. Three-course meal and own box head, while supplies last. Vera will be held at the Radium featuring the ﬁlm Noah. $59.99 + tax, invermere.bclibrary.ca Public Library. Pre-registration is limited seating. Call 250-341-3641 • Kinsmen Ice Fishing Derby. or email info@earlgreylodge.com suggested at 250-347-2434. • 7 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Man Hunt • 11 a.m.: 14th Annual Snow Golf for more information and to make with hot chocolate after. on the lake at Kinsmen Beach. reservations. Registration from 11 a.m. to 12 2ND : MONDAY p.m. Call 250-342-5557 to get your • 7 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for tickets.$35, must be 19 years or Foosball Tournament. older. • 7 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for Pool 3RD : TUESDAY Tournament. • 5:30 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for 9TH : MONDAY cooking workshop and free food. • 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Bereavement Support • 5 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for some Group, 12 week program every Dance Dance Revolution. Tuesday from January 20th to April 7th, at the Hospice Society Ofﬁce. 10TH : TUESDAY For more information or to register • 5:30 p.m.: SYC. Join us in the call 250-688-1143. Student Advisory Committee

• 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Drop-in LEGO Club. After-school free play at the FEBRUARY 4TH- 11TH Invermere Public Library. Under eight must be accompanied by an 4TH : WEDNESDAY adult. • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Graphic • 6 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for movie night and popcorn. Design Training program. • 6:30 p.m.: Movie with a meal at Earl 30TH : FRIDAY Grey Lodge. Three-course meal and • 12 p.m.: Soup lunch at the featuring the ﬁlm Jersey Boys. $59.99 Edgewater Legion. Six dollars. Soup, + tax, limited seating. Call 250-341bun, dessert and more. Last Friday 3641 or email info@earlgreylodge. com for more information and to of each month. • 2 - 4 p.m.: SYC. Join us for swimming make reservations. • 7 p.m.: The Hospice Society of at Radium Hot Springs. • 7 p.m.: The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is hosting the Columbia Valley is hosting an an information night at the Canal information night at Smoking Waters Flats Civic centre. There will be a Cafe in Fairmont Hot Springs. There 45-minute presentation followed will be a 45-minute presentation, by a Q&A, information brochures followed by a Q&A, information to take home and refreshments to brochures to take home and enjoy while you are there. refreshments to enjoy while you are there. • CV Rockies Pond Hockey 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!

meeting. • 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Bereavement Support Group, 12 week program every Tuesday from January 20th to April 7th, at the Hospice Society Ofﬁce. For more information or to register call 250-688-1143.

11TH : WEDNESDAY

• 7 p.m.: Literacy Speed Dating at the Library. Find your book of your dreams by swapping recommendations with other literacy lovers. Everyone welcome. Contact 250-342-6416 to register. Visit invermere.bclibrary.ca • 7:30 p.m.: SYC. Join us in the Parent Advisory Board meeting. • 6:30 p.m.: Movie with a meal at Earl Grey Lodge. Three-course meal and featuring the ﬁlm Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. $59.99 + tax, 5TH : THURSDAY limited seating. Call 250-341-3641 • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for or email info@earlgreylodge.com Graphic Design Training. for more information and to make • 7 p.m.: The Hospice Society of reservations. the Columbia Valley is hosting an information night at the Windermere COMING SOON... Community Hall meeting room. There will be a 45-minute FEBRUARY 12TH : THURSDAY presentation, followed by a Q&A, • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for information brochures to take home Graphic Design Training. and refreshments to enjoy while you FEBRUARY 13TH : FRIDAY are there. • 3 p.m.: Downton Abbey High Tea at 6TH : FRIDAY the Library. Join us as we air episode • 2 - 4 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for one of season ﬁve. Visit invermere. snowshoeing. bclibrary.ca for more info. • 7 p.m.: The Hospice Society of • 2 - 4 p.m.: SYC. Come join us for the Columbia Valley is hosting an swimming at Radium Hot Springs. information night at the Brisco

HOURS INVERMERE LIBRARY

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

RADIUM LIBRARY

• Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m. • Wednesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. • Tuesdays 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m

WINDERMERE VALLEY MUSEUM • Tuesday : 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

INVERMERE THRIFT STORE

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

RADIUM THRIFT STORE

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

SUMMIT YOUTH CENTRE

• Tuesday: 5 - 9 p.m. • Wednesday: 4 - 9 p.m. • Thursday: 5 - 9 p.m. • Friday and Saturday: 6 - 11 p.m.

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KIJHL Standings

EddIE MountaIn dIvISIon TEAM GP W x-Fernie Ghostriders 44 32 x-Kimberley Dynamiters 44 24 x-Creston Valley T. Cats 44 23 x-Golden Rockets 45 21 Col. Valley Rockies 43 9

L 9 15 15 19 28

T OTL PTS 1 2 67 2 3 53 2 4 52 0 5 47 0 6 24

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nEIL MurdocH dIvISIon TEAM GP W x-B. Valley Nitehawks 44 28 x-Castlegar Rebels 46 26 x-Nelson Leafs 44 23 x-Spokane Braves 46 22 G. Forks Border Bruins 43 7

L 11 16 14 20 32

T OTL PTS 1 4 61 1 3 56 3 4 53 0 4 48 1 3 18

STRK W1 W2 W1 L2 L23

doug BIrKS dIvISIon TEAM GP Kamloops Storm 43 Sicamous Eagles 45 Chase Heat 45 100 Mile H. Wranglers 45 Revelstoke Grizzlies 43

W 28 25 22 21 16

L 13 18 15 19 20

T OTL PTS 0 2 58 1 1 52 2 6 52 0 5 47 2 5 39

STRK W1 W4 W2 W1 L1

oKanagan dIvISIon TEAM GP y-Osoyoos Coyotes 44 x-Summerland Steam 45 x-Princeton Posse 44 x-Kelowna Chiefs 43 N. Okanagan Knights 46

W 36 27 18 18 6

L 6 15 21 21 35

T OTL PTS 1 1 74 0 3 57 2 3 41 2 2 40 1 4 17

STRK W3 W2 L6 L2 L3

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WHL Standings

cEntraL dIvISIon TEAM Medicine Hat Tigers Red Deer Rebels Calgary Hitmen Kootenay Ice Edmonton Oil Kings Lethbridge Hurricanes

GP 47 47 49 49 49 45

W 33 27 27 26 22 11

L OTL SL PTS 12 1 1 68 14 3 3 60 17 1 4 59 22 0 1 53 21 4 2 50 28 3 3 28

STRK W4 W2 W4 W4 L3 W1

EaSt dIvISIon TEAM Brandon Wheat Kings Regina Pats Swift Current Broncos Moose Jaw Warriors Prince Albert Raiders Saskatoon Blades

GP 48 48 48 49 47 46

W 35 26 21 20 19 14

L OTL SL PTS 9 3 1 74 17 3 2 57 22 1 4 47 25 3 1 44 27 1 0 39 29 2 1 31

STRK W6 L1 L3 L1 L4 W5

B.c. dIvISIon TEAM Kelowna Rockets Victoria Royals Vancouver Giants Kamloops Blazers Prince George Cougars

GP 47 49 49 49 51

W 36 26 20 18 20

L OTL SL PTS 8 3 0 75 19 3 1 56 27 1 1 42 25 3 3 42 29 1 1 42

STRK W2 W1 L2 L1 L6

SPORTS

HOCKEY HOSTS...

The Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Association hosted a Midget boys tournament at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena from Friday, January 23rd to Sunday, January 25th, when the local boys in blue took on several challenging teams in a roundrobin style tournament and placed third. Cranbrook came ﬁrst and Bow Valley took second place. PHOTO BY DAN WALTON

Rockies roughed up on the road

u.S. dIvISIon TEAM GP W L OTL SL PTS STRK Everett Silvertips 48 30 14 3 1 64 L2 Portland Winterhawks 50 28 19 0 3 59 W5 Seattle Thunderbirds 47DAN 23 WALTON 18 3 3 52 W1 Spokane Chiefs 47 23 20 3 1 50 L5 dan@invermerevalleyecho.com Tri-City Americans 49 24 23 0 2 50 L1

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Dynamiter Keenan Kaase scored three goals and an assist, including the game winner. Scoring Leaders Player Team GP G A PTS Rockies goaltender Jason Sandhu played the first 1. Doan Smith FER 44 33 25 58 Scoring Leaders four minutes, and after making one save on three After beating two of the league’s highest perform2. Aaron Azevedo OSO 34 19 37 56 Player Team GP G A PTS 3. Jason Richter KIM 44 34 21 55 1.ing Trevor Cox (Fernie MHT 47 20 a week 60 80 teams and Nelson) earlier, the shots, goaltender Patrick Ostermann filled in, block4. Cody Hodges CHA 43 25 29 54 2. Cole Sanford MHT 47 40 32 72 were crushed by 5. Jack Mills SUM 45 25 29 54 3.Rockies Nick Merkley KEL 47 Kimberley 16 52 and 68 Creston ing an additional 32 shots. 6. Ian Chrystal KAM 43 32 21 53 4.Valley Rourke this Chartier KEL 40 40 24 64 Saturday’s game was dominated by the Creston past weekend. 7. Ian Desrosier GOL 42 29 24 53 5. Oliver Bjorkstrand POR 37 31 30 61 Thunder Cats, who scored four unanswered goals in Both away games were off to rocky starts. 8. Troy Maclise OSO 42 23 30 53 6. Cole Ully KAM 46 22 39 61 9. Carson Cartwright CTC 42 26 26 52 7. Tim BWK 23rd, 48 the 29 Kimberley 31 60 Dynamit- the first period, two on the power play. OnMcGauley Friday, January 10. Rainer Glimpel OSO 44 21 31 52 8. Dryden Hunt MHT 22 38 60 After a scoreless second period, the Rockies had a scored power46 three min9.ers Connor Rankinon the CGY 49play 25 after 34just 59 Goaltending Leaders (min. six games played) 10. Jackinto Rodewald MJWand doubled 48 22 their 37 lead 59 less than comeback in sight after Damon Raven and Malcolm utes the game, Player Team GAA W L T SO Fenelon both scored, cutting the lead in half with ten a minute later. 1. Brett Soles OSO 2.05 18 2 2 3 Goaltending Leaders (min. 960 min played) 2. Bailey Stephens PRI 2.43 6 7 0 0 Player Team goal GAA W the L OT/S SO 3-0 early in minutes remaining. But Creston Valley scored seconds Another Kimberley made score 3. Lawrence Langan OSO 2.44 23 5 1 4 1. Taran Kozun SEA 2.36 21 13 6 1 second, Ryan2.49 St. Jean 4. Jeff Orser FER 2.46 21 7 1 1 2.the Jackson Whistlebefore KEL 28 was 7 3 able 4 to give the later, and the score stayed 5-2 until the final buzzer. 5. Brett Huber SUM 2.49 16 9 0 3 3.Rockies Eric Comrie TCA 2.50 14 10 0 1 Rockies assists went to Ryan St. Jean, Harrison Davies their first goal shortly after. 6. Aidan Doak REV 2.51 5 4 0 1 4. Austin Lotz EVE 2.53 20 10 2 4 (2), and Dario Piva. The three players contributed to 75 Thanks to Damon Raven, Columbia Valley scored 7. Tyson Brouwer KIM 2.52 21 9 2 1 5. Marek Langhamer MHT 2.62 22 8 2 0 8. Trevor Dilauro SPO 2.73 13 10 0 2 6.once Tristanin Jarry 2.67 Dynamiter 16 17 5 2goals tallied per cent of Rockies’ goals scored over the weekend. Osthe third,EDM but three 9. Olivier Charest SIC 2.76 12 6 1 2 7. Adin Hill POR 2.70 17 7 0 2 termann stopped 18 of 22 shots in the first period, and outcome 10. Bailey De Palma KAM 2.79 10 6 0 2 8.the Mack Shields at 6-2. CGY 2.77 20 13 2 1 9. Garret Hughson SPO 2.84 15 14 4 0 Rockies assists went to Harrison Davies, Dario Piva Sandhu played the remainder, blocking 17 of 18. Austin x = clinched playoff spot 10. Rylan Toth RDR 2.92 21 11 6 1 Steger of the Thunder Cats scored both of his teams’ (2), and St. Jean. y = clinched division power player goals, and earned an assist. The Rockies had a chance for revenge on unteering help, or contributing Tuesday (January 27th) night against the DynaDON’T from A7 funds towards preventative promiters at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena drinkable, fishable and swimgrams and monitoring equipment; after The Valley Echo’s press deadline. Check mable. There are lots of practi• Support federal policy changinvermerevalleyecho.com for the results. cal ways you can help. Here are a es to make training and boat inColumbia Valley’s next game is in Golden on few tips and facts: spection programs mandatory. Friday, January 30th. They’ll be at the Eddie • The Central Kootenay InvaRemember, there are no known again on Saturday, January 31st for another tansive Plant Committee urges boatlong-term, environmentally safe go with Kimberley. Both games start at 7:30 p.m. ers to clean, drain, and dry their means of eradicating zebra musboats and water equipment on sels once they are established. dry land before and after enterPrevention is key. ing water bodies to remove visFor more information on what ible mud, plants or fish; you can do to help stop the spread • Boats coming from a known or of invasive species, visit bcinvasuspected mussel-infested area sives.ca/resources/programs/ must be completely drained and Zebra mussels (top) are 10 to 50 milli- clean-drain-dry/, dontmoveamusallowed to dry for 30 days before metres in size. Quagga mussels (bottom) are sel.ca/home and ckipc.ca. entering a new body of water; slightly larger. PHOTO COURTESY OF UNITED Beneath The Surface is based STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY on the principle that there is often • Spread the message. Talk to friends, neighbours and family; more to know than what is visible • If you know someone who owns a watercraft or trav- from the “surface” of an issue. If there is something that els with their boat often, ask them what they are doing concerns you about the lake and you want to get to the Born: October 22 2014 to help prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels; “bottom of it”, call Lake Windermere Ambassadors proWeight: 6.13 lbs • Support the work of local government and organiza- gram co-ordinator Megan Peloso at 250-341-6898 or email Proud Parents: Efren and Emelisa. tions by raising the issue in community discussions, vol- info@lakeambassadors.ca and inspire the next column! Proud Brother: John Benedict “JB”

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NHL Hockey Pool Standings This week's winner is:

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Head to Echo/Pioneer office to redeem your lunch prize!

All prizes must be claimed before the following week's results are released.

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Family literacy is fun. From January 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 31, families across British Columbia are encouraged to learn together and participate in literacy-related activities to benefit both children and adults.

During the week, hundreds of activities and events are being offered by literacy providers, schools, libraries and community centres across the province to promote literacy and learning. Activities range from book drives to childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reading circles to family game nights. This feature section is your guide to Family Literacy in B.C.

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Family literacy benefits everyone

literacy organizations. But don’t expect everything to involve reading. “Literacy is not just reading and writing,” says Brattston. “While they do make up the foundation of literacy, it is so much more. When you engage in simple, everyday activities you help your child learn.”

What activities will her family be doing during Family Literacy Week? “During Family Literacy Week we will continue to play board games, sing silly songs, draw pictures for our grandparents, go outside for a nature walk and curl up with one of our favorite bedtime stories.”

Take the Decoda literacy quiz: “Literacy impacts all areas of our lives,” says Brattston. “Health, employarents and caregivers ment, economic status and life chances across British Columbia are all tied to literacy development.” are encouraged to find fun As a lifelong learner herself, ways of practicing literacy Brattston has a master’s degree in with their children during Family education and you will often hear her Literacy Week, January 24-31. talking about the importance of early “Literacy starts in the home so it literacy and how easy it is to get your is important that families take a few child involved. minutes each day to play together, “Engaging in family literacy activprepare food together, sing and enjoy ities is not expensive, it’s not time music, draw a picture, write a letter, consuming , but it is crucial to a or read their favorite story,” says Sheri child’s development…even spending Brattston, an early literacy expert 15 minutes a day reading together with Decoda Literacy Solutions. can improve a child’s literacy skills Literacy is important to everyone, dramatically.” but especially children. Research shows During Family Literacy Week, that when children are engaged early thousands of events will take place and often with literacy, they gener- across B.C. to celebrate family literacy ally go on to do better in school; pur- and give families the opportunity to sue post-secondary education; find learn together. There are events taking better employment; vote more often place in libraries, community centres, and give back to their communities. neighbourhood houses and of course

1. Family literacy involves a lot of time, effort and expenses. 2. Literacy is defined as reading and writing. 3. Parents are the biggest influence in their child’s learning. 4. Children do better in school when engaged early with literacy. 5. Learning only takes place in the classroom.

*For your answers visit decoda.ca/answers

Pink Shirt Day Make some noise against bullying!

Help put a stop to bullying. Wear the shirt. Be the difference. The Valley Echo will be publishing a special section for Pink Shirt Day, which is February 25, 2015. Deadline for booking Wednesday, February 18 Publication date Wednesday, February 25 Advertising, Angela Krebs Phone: 250-341-6299 Cell: 250-341-5216 Email: advertising@invermerevalleyecho.com

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Family program helps son – and mom BY MARGARET SUTHERLAND

eaving everything behind to start a new life can be scary, but that’s exactly what Lani did ten years ago. “If my Dad didn’t pass away I wouldn’t have come. I wanted to help my mom support my younger brother and sister.” Lani got a job in a camp at the Mica Dam, near Revelstoke. “At first I didn’t talk to anyone. I was sad, I didn’t have any friends.” But over time, Lani made friends at the camp, where she eventually met her husband. In

2009, the couple had a baby boy named Evan. Lani got information about programs for families and when Evan was three months old, Lani and her mother-in-law took him to the Mother Goose program in Revelstoke. “I thought it was fun. I didn’t know any of the baby songs but I met other moms.” The Mother Goose program facilitator printed the songs for Lani and she studied them at home. “My husband said ‘it’s not a test’ but I wanted to get the words right!” When Lani and her family moved to Castlegar she looked online to find programs she could attend with Evan. She found what she was looking for at Kootenay Family Place – a family literacy program offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) for English as a Second Language (ESL) families with young children. Lani made friends at the ESL family program, lots of friends, and became an unofficial leader of the group, organizing parties, play dates and outings. “In Revelstoke I had a big group of Filipino friends. I was afraid I would be lonely in Castlegar. But, when you meet people who have all come from a different country, you connect.” Lani noticed a difference in Evan too. He enjoyed doing the crafts and listening to stories in circle. His social skills improved, and he became more independent. “ESL Family Time is a wonderful program. It is good for the parents and good for the kids. It helped Evan be ready for school. I enjoy the speakers. We have had a dental-hygienist, public health nurse and a yoga teacher come to the program to talk to the parents.” Now that Evan is going to school, Lani is attending ESL Family Time with her

Preschool Registration for the 2015/16 school year is now open.

The Valley Echo is proud to support the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and family literacy projects in our community.

daughter Katelyn. She has also been able to attend other literacy programs designed to help adults improve their reading, writing and speaking skills in English. “I like it in Canada. It is very family oriented. In the Philippines families live close together. In Canada families are close in other ways.” For more information about literacy programs in your community visit cbal.org.

We have 3 preschool classes running: • 3 year-old preschool which runs 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Tuesday/Thursday mornings • 4 year-old preschool which runs 9 a.m. -12 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and has limited space • 4 year-old preschool which runs 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (time may change slightly closer to the preschool year) For questions or to register call 250-341-6224 or email son_shine@telus.net and include parent/guardian’s name, child’s name and age, there is a registration fee of $20 which holds your child’s space.

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What is STEAM? STEAM learning is an authentic, hands-on approach to learning that integrates science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. The acronym STEAM originated with the National Science Foundation; STEAM incorporates the arts.

Fun Activities for Babies and Toddlers

Fun Activities for Preschoolers (ages 3 to 5)

Fun Activities for ages 5 to 8

⚫ Gather household objects that make different noises, e.g. plastic containers with something inside, spoons, pot lids, and toys. Make lots of different sounds and rhythms. Use objects that make both hard and soft sounds. Talk about what you hear. ⚫ Make a treasure basket. Fill a basket with safe household items that have different colours, textures, weights, sizes, etc. For younger babies, a basket with soft fabric, a soft toy, a soft sponge, and soft towel is appropriate. ⚫ Young babies can hold, mouth, and drop blocks. And they can watch you stack and knock over blocks. As children develop, they can start to sort, stack and build with blocks. Make sure the blocks are designed for very young children.

⚫ Use a magnifying glass to explore your home and yard. How do things look different? Do you notice new details? Draw what you see. ⚫ Play Tri-spy. In this version of I spy, choose a category of things to look for, e.g. something orange, something shiny, something funny. ⚫ Cook together. You can follow a recipe or get creative. Salad, pizza and cookies are all popular choices. Added bonus: children often want to eat what they have prepared. ⚫ What do you think will float? Collect and make some things you think will float, such as plastic bottle tops, corks, and waterproof toys; then try them out. Don’t forget to add some things that won’t float.

⚫ Use things around the house to build something together. For example, you can design and create a scavenger hunt, a board game, a Lego structure, a domino run, an item of jewellery or clothing, a piece of music or a recipe. ⚫ Origami is a popular activity with some children. Start with simple paper folding, like the origami talking dog. There are lots of origami instructions available online or in books at the library. ⚫ Draw or write with invisible ink. Dip a cotton swab into lemon juice and write or draw on heavy paper or cardstock. Use heat (a hair dryer, light bulb or iron) to make the picture or words appear. Be careful; too much heat and the paper could catch fire. Try different liquids and compare the results.

Literacy and lifelong learning in the Columbia Basin and Boundary Region

Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) provides free literacy programs for children, families, youth, adults and seniors.

R yes!

I am supporting literacy and learning in the Columbia Basin and Boundary Region

Name ___________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________ Phone # _________________ Email __________________________ I will give a gift of:  $25  $50  $100  $250  other: $____  My cheque, payable to CBAL, is enclosed

To learn more, contact a coordinator in your community: • Boundary

sdobie@cbal.org 250-442-2704

• Nelson

jexley@cbal.org 250-352-3218

• Castlegar

amurdoch@cbal.org 250-304-6862

• Revelstoke

tspannier@cbal.org 250-805-2305

• Cranbrook

khough@cbal.org 250-417-2896

• Salmo

lmacdonald@cbal.org 250-777-3230

• Creston

jhedstrom@cbal.org 250-435-0388

• Slocan Valley asalo@cbal.org

• Elk Valley

mmorton@cbal.org 250-946-6474

• Trail & Area

stavares@cbal.org 250-368-6770

• Golden

mde@cbal.org 250-439-9665

• Valemount

kthorn@cbal.org 250-566-8467

• Kaslo

bszuta@cbal.org 250-353-2289

• Windermere Valley

kandruschuk@cbal.org 250-688-2115

• Kimberley

kroberts@cbal.org 250-427-4468

• Nakusp

lbjarnason@cbal.org 250-265-3736

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Visit us at www.cbal.org or follow us on Facebook.

Please use my donation to support CBAL literacy initiatives in (check one or more):    

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Nakusp Nelson Revelstoke Salmo

 Slocan Valley  Trail and area  Valemount  Windermere Valley

Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) respects your privacy and never sells or rents donor names or personal information. The information collected here will be used to process your gift and issue a charitable tax receipt.

Did you know you can donate online?

Visit www.cbal.org and make your online donation today! Please send this form and your donation to: CBAL, #2 - 1535 - 14th Street, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K4

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Detroit Auto Show: New wheels, big dollar price tags Detroit, MI – The daddy of all auto shows isn’t offering The fully equipped XD promises a towing capability much new for folks with lean budgets this year. of more than 12,000 pounds, and payload capacity But if you are in the market for trucks, super cars or of 2,000 pounds with the fuel-efficiency of a half-ton green vehicles, then there’s plenty to feast your eyes pickup. Looking forward to later this year when we can upon at the North American International Auto Show. put our truck expert Ian Harwood into a production In recent years, new compact cars have version of the Cummins 5.0-litre V8 Turbo been heavily featured but there was Diesel Crew Cab example on show here. none of significance launched here No prices yet or news of a rollout for the during this year’s press preview days. rest of the new Titan range. Asian manufacturers tend to dominate Our Zack Spencer shares his thoughts on that market segment and increasingly another truck grabbing some limelight at they choose to launch their new wares at the show: “the Detroit-three automakers other shows such as the now important might have the lion’s share of full size Los Angeles extravaganza in November pickup sales but it’s the Toyota Tacoma (of the preceding model year). mid-size pickup that rules the road, outBut those whose work demands truck selling the competition two-to-one. In recent years, ownership will not be disappointed with “Toyota is offering a heavily updated compact cars have new offerings populating the stands Tacoma with a new 3.5L V6, replacing here. Traditionally, domestic manufacthe old 4.0L V6, and choice of either a heavily featured turers have dominated the truck market 6-speed manual or automatic transmisbut there was none but now the so-called import manufacsion. The engine features direct injection of significance turers (most of whom now operate full technology and should vastly improve production lines and design centres here launched here. fuel economy. These and other updates in Canada and the U.S.) are mounting a should ensure the latest Tacoma remains Keith Morgan serious challenge. dominant.” The introduction of the Nissan Titan at Hybrid and electric powered-vehicles the turn of the century caused some ripare no longer a novelty feature here and ples in the full-size truck market but the 2016 Nissan now an increasing share of the floor space. Virtually Titan XD could make some more substantial waves. It every manufacturer has a production model to sell or a takes its design lead from the Big Guys, with a bold and promise of more for the near future. bulky design because that’s what consumers want. NisThe second generation Chevrolet Volt looks nearly as san doesn’t threaten to be number one in performance sharp as the artist’s impression of the first model, which and fuel economy because it believes you can’t have it didn’t live up to its promised looks when it rolled off both ways. Arguing that excelling in one often comes at the production line. More importantly, the new version a cost to the other. Listening to its existing owners and delivers much more in fuel economy new customers, it determined being “up there” in both Alexandra Straub reports on its compact sibling: “For areas will check more consumer boxes. the EV enthusiast or those looking for alternative fuel,

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Chevrolet expands its electrifying portfolio with the Bolt EV Concept. With a range of more than 300 kilometres, this all-electric stylish crossover is aimed for the masses, not just the select few. “While it’s still a concept, pricing for this type of vehicle will be in the $30,000 range. Not cheap, but certainly attainable. It even allows you to use a smartphone to perform as the key fob.” Acura is showing off the return of its simply beautiful NSX sports car to the market. The Porsche-loving Jerry Seinfeld was flown in to add some celebrity power but there was no — because this $150,000-plus super car speaks loudly for itself. It will be powered by a new Honda V6 mated to a ninespeed dual clutch transmission, assisted greatly by three electric motors — one for each of the front wheels and another to add torque while the turbos get up to speed. Interesting that Honda should be getting back into F1 racing; now it features hybrid power plants! Ford is teasing showgoers with a stunning new 600-horsepower Ford GT, which will more than likely have a price sticker similar to that of the NSX. The Infiniti Q60 concept’s premiere appearance was somewhat overshadowed by the aforementioned machines in the media here. However, Alfonso Albaisa, the Infiniti executive director of design, delivered a passionate description of the high-performance sports coupe that will come to market within the next year, with a price tag somewhat lower than the Ford and Acura products. View our team’s Detroit gallery and complete show reports online at drivewaybc.ca

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