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Evidence of illegal dumping, such as this fridge found on the gravel road into Pine Ridge Estates, has been seen throughout the valley in recent weeks and Invermere’s bylaw officer is asking the public to report any improper waste disposal they witness. Full story below.

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Ugly dumping habits emerge in warmer weather DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com Illegal dumping has become rampant in the valley — a habit that the local bylaw officer says is an annual result of warmer weather. “Everybody does their housecleaning in the spring,” said District of Invermere bylaw officer Mark Topliff. “And it costs them, as taxpayers, when city workers have to take it to the dump.” Large, illegally dumped items he has observed — fridges, a stove, a dishwasher and couches — could have all been disposed of for no charge at Windermere Landfill Tipping in Windermere. And anything that can fit into a large garbage bag can be taken to the Invermere Transfer Station for free. Topliff said the fine for those caught

dumping illegally is $150. Milt Deck, a Pine Ridge resident of six years and a regular volunteer with the annual Valley Pride litter clean-up day, found a fridge dumped at the border between Pine Ridge and Grizzly Ridge on the gravel pit road, and suspects it was the action of a local person since most tourists wouldn’t have any business dumping fridges in rural mountain subdivisions. Anyone who witnesses illegal dumping (waste purposefully left in private or public areas instead of using legal disposal methods) and would like to see it stopped is asked to record as much information as possible — the licence plate of the vehicle, a description of the person(s) and the witnessed activity, and a photo if circumstances allow. From there, Topliff can be contacted on his cell at 250-341-5436.

LOCAL NEWS Former Cranbrook mayor takes on Wilks under federal NDP banner DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com In the 2011 federal election, the biggest threat to the Conservative Party’s Kootenay-Columbia seat were the NDP — and they’ve now selected their candidate who will try and unseat incumbent David Wilks in 2015. Former Cranbrook mayor Wayne Stetski has been declared the local NDP candidate, and he says the riding has a few new reasons to vote for change. According to Stetski, Wilks will toe the party line even if it’s not in the best interests of his constituents. “Since David’s been in Ottawa, every vote’s been a whipped vote,” Stetski said. “My concern lies with representing my constituents and their interests, and I won’t be shy to learn what’s important to the Kootenay-Columbia constituents and taking the concerns to Ottawa, which I don’t think has been happening.” He mentioned many problems in the riding that could be solved with better federal management, including upgrades to Highway 1 and 3, affordable housing, an unreasonable minimum wage, and assisted daycare. On a larger scale, Stetski believes that scientific knowledge and the health of the environment are eroding under the Harper Government, and that the Conservatives have treated Canadian veterans very poorly — especially over the past year. See A3

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IMAGINE INVERMERE COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY PLAN

Grant Opportunities Invermere – What kind of community would you like Invermere to be in 20 years? How can we get there together? What are the steps we can take right now? These questions were used to create Invermere’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, known as Imagine Invermere. The plan was adopted in 2011, and a committee was formed to help move it forward. This committee, called the Imagine Invermere Implementation Team, has been working hard, and several exciting projects have been completed or are underway.

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One of the Team’s goals is to develop partnerships within the community with engaged citizens and community groups who are inspired to work together on initiatives that create a sustainable future. To help these partnerships happen, the Team, along with the District of Invermere, is excited to announce the first round of the 2015 grant stream intake under the Imagine Invermere Granting Program. Funding is available and will be awarded to registered not-for-profit societies or unincorporated local community associations, groups and service clubs who wish to further sustainability as outlined in the Imagine Invermere plan. The Imagine Invermere Implementation Team is now accepting grant applications from groups interested in accessing the partnership fund. It is important that any proposals align well with the priorities in Imagine Invermere. The complete document can be found online at http://imagineinvermere.ca/ Imagine Invermere grant applications will be accepted up to February 27, 2015 at the District office, Box 339, 914 8th Avenue, V0A 1K0, or by email at planning@invermere.net For more information, please contact Rory Hromadnik at the District of Invermere, 250-342-9281, extension 1235, planning@invermere.net, or Councillor Paul Denchuk , Councillordenchuk@invermere.net

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Invermere revises sidewalk policy, plans to end deck rentals Steve Hubrecht steve@invermerevalleyecho.com The District of Invermere is getting out of the deck business. During the Tuesday, February 10th Invermere council meeting, councillors resolved to revise the district’s Sidewalk and Right of Way Occupancy policy. Under the revised policy, there is now criteria for would-be sidewalk vendors and the district will, as of 2018, stop renting out decks to businesses along Invermere’s main street (7th Avenue). “We’re trying to ensure quality in street vending,” said Invermere mayor Gerry Taft, speaking to the reasons for introducing street vendor criteria. “There’s now a set of criteria that will help us ensure whatever street vending happens Wayne Stetski has announced his intention to run for Member adds to the downtown vibrancy has quality products and doesn’t directly compete with of Parliament for the NDP in the riding of Kootenay Columbia. nearby permanent businesses. That’s what we’re trying to avoid,” he said, adding there had Photo submitted been some concern along these lines from local business owners in the past. FORMER from A1 The new sidewalk policy also means the district won’t be building any new decks on main “We need to continue to grow our economy, and we need to do street, said Taft, adding that the current decks will probably be close to the end of their that in the context of a healthy environment.” lifespan come 2018. The only realistic way to remove Conservative representation “There’s going to be some grumbling,” said councillor Justin Atterbury, but he added that, from the Kootenay Columbia is to vote strategically, he said, and realistically, the move makes sense. the hypothetical idea of a coalition under a NDP or Liberal minorConstruction of or maintenance of new decks will be up to the businesses, beginning ity government will be discussed later in his campaign. in 2018. “People who have traditionally voted Green or Liberal will have Currently, the one or two parking spaces on which the decks sit are rented for about $600 to ask themselves, what is the best way we can make sure that to the businesses who make use of one of the district’s four or five decks, Taft later told The Harper Conservative government no longer continues to take Valley Echo. Canada apart and create the kind of damage that he has. The anIncluded in the rent are the parking spaces, the actual physical deck, and the district inswer to that in this riding — at least one time — vote NDP.” stalls them in front of the businesses at the start of summer, removes them at the end of fall, and provides maintenance on them throughout the summer. “They’re (the renting businesses) getting really good value,” said A musical theatre production by Taft, adding the deck-renting policy began about 15 years ago or Anne Jardine & Winn Weir Music composed by Barry Moore so, as an effort by the council of the day to enhance Invermere’s downtown. “Going forward, it’s not just about the ongoing cost to the district, but also it’s a fairness argument — how much should the district invest in decks that benefit specific businesses,” he said, adding the EDGEWATER RECREATION SOCIETY district has had some non-deck renting business complain about ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING this, as well as about the loss of parking spaces for potential cusMarch 10th, 2015 tomers. 7 p.m., Community Hall “Our current decision is that once these decks are at the end of their lifespan, we as the district will be getting out of the deck busiFor further details email March 11th – 14th at 7 p.m. ness,” said Taft. He added the district does, however, plan to work edgewaterrecsociety@hotmail.com Sunday Matinee March 12th at 2 p.m. with deck-renting businesses to see if they are interested in taking at Pynelogs Cultural Centre or go to www.facebook.com/ERSevents over the decks. Limited seating. Tickets on sale for $25 or call 250-347-9575 at Pynelogs or Tiffany’s Thredz in Invermere Invermere Bakery (formerly Quality Bakery) owner Peter Banga and Radium Bighorn Gifts. said he can’t comment too much on the decision until he knows more about the details of it. The bakery is one of several businesses on the main street that have decks every summer. Our Invermere satellite office introduces new hours from March 4 until April 30 to accommodate you. “The details are important for me, to say one way or the other,” WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY: THIS TAX SEASON, EVERY said Banga. “People appreciate it. It gives a bit of extra space. 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Village weighs in on density averaging for rural developers Greg Amos Special to The Valley Echo At its most recent meeting on Monday, February 23rd, Canal Flats council debated but ultimately decided not to support a regional district bylaw (No. 2593), which seeks to close a loophole for rural development of bare land strata properties. In response to a Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure approval that’s allowing the development of a 25-lot subdivision at Whitetail Lake, about 28 kilometres west of Canal Flats, the Regional District of East Kootenay is pursuing a bylaw to regulate density averaging on such properties, as a means to ensure the approval process stays with local government. A 2010 rezoning application undertaken by the Whitetail Lake Land Corporation to develop the same land was rejected by the Regional District of East Kootenay before the provincial ministry issued a conditional approval for the work in December 2013. After reading the proposed bylaw amendment, which would prohibit the use of density averaging in bare land strata subdivisions, Canal Flats councillor Marie Delorme said she felt the new bylaw would restrict innovative subdivision design, and fails to allow for a developer to accommodate for site-specific circumstances, such as a rock outcrop or otherwise hard-to-develop lot. “This would really tie the hands of developers, especially in the Upper Columbia Valley,” she said. Mayor Ute Juras reminded council that the regional district is simply seeking the village’s opinion on the bylaw, and that the bylaw has no effect on development within Canal Flats, only the area around it. She also emphasized the bylaw speaks only to bare land strata development, not fee simple subdivision, which is a much more common kind of development. “If any member of council feels it has detrimental effect outside our municipality, you should attend a public hearing put on by the regional district,” added chief administrative officer Brian Woodward. Councillor Karl Sterzer noted Canal Flats could in the future see similar development approaches in large land holdings around the community in regional district Area F.

The proposed bylaw has been brought forth by Area F director Wendy Booth, after a similar bylaw (2559), proposed by Canal Flats mayor Ute Juras, was defeated at the February 6th regional district meeting. “The original bylaw would give regional district staff more opportunity to work with a developer, be creative, and look at covenants and other options,” said Mayor Juras. “This bylaw doesn’t allow for that.” In the end, Canal Flats council’s response to the regional district is that “approval is not recommended due to reasons outlined below: decreased flexibility to accommodate site-specific circumstances.” Interface fire work Mild winter weather is helping to expedite forest fire risk reduction work around Canal Flats, councillor and interface fire committee member Paul Marcil told council. The contractor expects the work to continue right through until May and to finish next spring. Mr. Marcil added he was able to pitch in by lending one of the forestry workers a piece from his own chainsaw. Job well done in Canfor fire Canal Flats fire chief David Ferguson commended volunteer firefighters for their teamwork and efforts to adhere to safety guidelines while battling a fire that broke out at the Canfor mill on January 18th. “We had to keep going back two or three times some days because of the complexity of the fire,” Mr. Ferguson wrote in his report to council. “It was really difficult to put out and may not be out yet. Canfor is really happy with how we did our job and is quite thankful.” “It makes me feel all their time training was remembered and done with safety in mind at all times,” he added. Slow month for building No building permits were issued for Canal Flats in January, noted building inspector Al Domin in his monthly report to council.

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Official community plan bylaw moves ahead Steve Hubrecht steve@invermerevalleyecho

Invermere’s updated official community plan (OCP) is closer to becoming reality. District councillors gave first reading to a bylaw during their most recent council meeting on Tuesday, February 28th that would meld Invermere’s existing official community plan with the district’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (better known as Imagine Invermere). “The main thing is taking the sustainability plan and the OCP and integrating them so that they are not conflicting with each other,” Invermere mayor Gerry Taft later told The Valley Echo. The process of integrating the two plans has been going on for more than a year. Work on that process was contracted out by the district to planning company Urban Systems, and the company along with district staff carried out consultation with Invermere resident throughout last summer, setting up booths at the farmers’ market and, on several occasions, on Invermere’s main street (7th Avenue). “So this (bylaw) is the conclusion of that consultation on how to wrap those two plans into a single updated plan,” said Taft, adding that the OCP was drafted about 15 years ago and is due for an update. The district has scheduled an open house on the bylaw for Wednesday, March 11th in the Invermere council chambers and a public hearing for Tuesday, March 17th, also at the council chambers. Invermere council will give further readings to the bylaw following the public consultation, with official adoption of the bylaw likely coming during a council meeting sometime in April or May. See A10

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NDP may have a fighting chance

NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com A new heavyweight has just stepped into the ring and former Cranbrook mayor Wayne Stetski is ready to fight. After a surprise defeat in the November municipal elections, Stetski hasn’t missed a beat. His series of letters to the editor challenging Canada’s status quo have run in Kootenay newspapers over the last few months (see next page for the latest installment) — the perfect prequel to this week’s announcement that he will run for Member of Parliament for the federal NDP in the Kootenay-Columbia riding come election time. With a platform founded on public dis-

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riding with a staggering 24,000 or so votes. Then-NDP candidate Mark Shmigelsky managed to wrangle only about 14,000 away from his competition. Add the Liberal, Green and Independent votes for an overall nonConservative total just shy of 19,000. So in order to win this year, Stetski’s “anything but Conservative” approach will need to sway not only Liberal and Green loyalists, but dissatisfied Conservative voters. With the Kootenay-Columbia riding expanding to include left-leaning Nelson, Salmo and Kaslo, there is some momentum on his side, but Stetski’s overall success will really rely on how unpopular the Conservatives and their policies become between now and October.

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gruntlement with the Conservative government and Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s long reign, Stetski seems to have found his stride. And criticizing Wilks for being a yes man will undoubtedly win him some votes. But Stetski’s challenge is less about undercutting the Wilks and the Conservative Party, and more about unifying opposition so that his party emerges victorious from the trenches after the ballots are counted — a challenge he is already incorporating as part of his campaign strategy. In the official press release announcing his intention to run, Stetski states: “It is clear that if we want to defeat the Conservatives in this area we will all need to work together to elect an NDP MP.” In 2011,Wilks took the Kootenay-Columbia

wo years ago during newal of tenure. important to them. If any improvements Regional UNDOWN U the Official Community This opens up the need for were to be made to the park, there would be Plan planning process with public discussion on the fu- a cost factor to consider, so I would also like the community of Wilmer, I ture use of the area, which, as residents to give some thought as to what was surprised to learn that the local historian Arnor Larson they would be willing to pay to maintain or large wooded ravine area borpoints out, was historically upgrade the park. dered by Mays Avenue, Bullin called My goal is to have I would like residents to Street and Wells Avenue was a S e l k i rk a meeting with the Crown land designated park. Park. As think about how they are community later this ERRY Some residents were pleasanta result, spring to discuss the currently using the park ly surprised as well and, during I will be community’s vision and what improvements the planning process, it was demeeting for the future of Seltermined that it would be best to designate with the community (if any) they would like to kirk Park. While we it as public green space. In essence, the deci- this spring to discuss don’t have a date set see made to the park. sion was made to just let it be. the future of the park. at this time, the meet Recently, the Ministry of Forests Lands and In anticipation of this discussion, I would ing will be held in the newly renovated Natural Resource Operations informed the like residents to think about how they are Wilmer Community Hall and we will keep Regional District of East Kootenay that our currently using the park and what improve- the community informed when the meeting land tenure for the area is up for renewal ments (if any) they would like to see made details have been confirmed. and that more detailed information on the to the park. This could include things like Gerry Wilkie is the Regional District of East use and the need for this green space would trails or picnic tables, for example. I also Kootenay director for Area G, and can be have to be submitted with our request for re- want them to think about why the park is reached at gdwilkie@cyberlink.bc.ca.

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TREET

Are you aware of the illegal dumping around the valley and what do you make of it?

“No, I wasn’t aware of it and I think it’s stupid. I would never even throw away a plastic bag, nevermind a fridge or couch.”

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Community group Paying it forward in danger of folding for the environment Dear Editor:

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Windermere residents, listen up! This is a cry for help! Your community association will soon fold without new volunteers to take it over. For the last few years, the WCA (Windermere Community Association) has been operated by only six or seven people who managed to successfully stage the two major events — the Easter Egg Hunt and the Fall Fair — but several other events did not happen or did not go well simply because there were not enough helpers leading up to the event itself. Three of those Board members will not stand for re-election at the AGM in May. This year’s Easter Egg Hunt is five weeks away, planning for the Fall Fair starts in April, and up to now there is nobody to help the co-ordinators. If volunteers do not step forward, nothing will happen. The WCA has a newly renovated Hall. It has money in the bank.What it doesn’t have are people to volunteer their time to serve on the Board and to make events possible. Please contact outgoing President Cory Stanbury at 250-341-5267 if you have a bit of time to help your community. WINDERMERE NEEDS YOU!

Canada — a powerful word that until recently brought with it images of worldclass wilderness, functioning ecosystems, serious concern for climate change and a belief in a healthy economy AND a healthy environment. Where are we today? Here are just a few headlines from the last three years under Prime Minister Harper that should be ringing major alarm bells: “Budget Cuts Imperil Canada’s National Parks” (Globe and Mail), “When Science Goes Silent” (Macleans Magazine), “The Harper Government’s War on Science” (CCPA), “Muzzling of Scientists Widespread” (CBC News),“PM Harper Pits Economy Against the Environment”(CTV News). And what about the headlines that are appearing around the world? The New York Times proclaims “Canada Silencing Scientists.” Climate Change Performance Index 2015 — the annual publication by Germanwatch and Climate Action Network Europe — ranks Canada as 58th out of 61 countries! Having lived in the Kootenays for 25 years, serving as a senior provincial government manager with BC Parks (Fish, Wildlife and Ecosystems Branch) and working in private land conservation, I know that we can have both a healthy economy and a healthy environment if we care enough to

ANNE PICTON WINDERMERE

“It’s dreadful. I was out for a walk and saw a dumped fridge.”

“No, I wasn’t aware of it. It’s terrible. People should just take these things (fridges) to the landfill in Windermere. They recycle them there.” Murray Trusler

make both of them priorities. Paying it forward is a great and growing concept. You do a good deed today that benefits an individual tomorrow who you don’t necessarily even know, and they in turn do a good deed for another person, and so on. Based on what we’ve seen in the last three years, if we care about world-class wilderness, functioning ecosystems, climate change, and economic development supported by science and knowledge, the best way to pay forward a healthy environment for our children and grandchildren is to ensure that the Conservative party does not continue to govern Canada. WAYNE STETSKI CRANBROOK

B.C. provincial budget lambasted Dear Editor: In a mature society, it is accepted reality that taxes pay for things we want, things like decent health care, mental health services, proper care of our elderly and our veterans. Taxes fund education and provide support for those less able to help themselves or who need temporary assistance such as the unemployed. You cannot fund key services and give tax cuts.Those on high incomes have a social responsibility to contribute more. Therefore, why, in the B.C. provincial bud-

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get for 2015, has the government removed the top tax bracket for people earning over $150,000? Funding of health care and education is not keeping up with demand despite projections of population growth for the province. The government can dress up the numbers with all the “statistics” they like, but every day we also hear of a broken system of failing schools, poor health care, lack of services for the elderly and inadequate mental health support services. Ending the child support claw-back is a tiny drop in the ocean. B.C. remains the only province with no proper poverty reduction plan, which is shameful. Additionally, this budget takes no action on climate change, which we cannot continue to ignore. The carbon tax was supposed to be revenue neutral and, yet, is currently giving away more in tax cuts than it collects in revenue. We can waste time debating climate change or we can start planning for problems it will bring such as changes to water table, agricultural ability and damage from severe weather patterns. It could also provide the impetus to explore new economic and job opportunities in renewable energy sources and new technologies rather than continuing to flog the old horses. Having a surplus is no good thing when we have many families living below the poverty line and we are not funding key public services.

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4TH : WEDNESDAY

• 11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Rink. • 1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Senior’s Hall, every Wednesday and Friday. $2. Everyone welcome.

5TH : THURSDAY

• 10:30 a.m. : Preschool Story Time at the Invermere Public Library. Stories, songs, and crafts! • 12 - 1 p.m.: Ask a Librarian / Drop-in tech support at the Invermere Public Library, every Thursday. For more info, go to invermere.bclibrary.ca • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphics program. Must pre-register. • 5 p.m.: SYC Make your own pizza free cooking workshop. • 7 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘em Tournament every Thursday at Invermere Legion.

6TH : FRIDAY

• 2 p.m.: World Day of Prayer service. Come learn about the culture and heritage of the Bahamas at All Saints Church in Edgewater. • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphics program. Must pre-register. • 7 p.m.: SYC movie night and popcorn. • 7 p.m.: World Day of Prayer service. Come learn about the culture and heritage of the Bahamas at Christ Church Trinity in Invermere. • 7 - 10 p.m.: Fresh Fridays Open Mic at Pynelogs. Showcasing young talent from the valley. All ages, licensed bar. First Friday of every month.

7TH : SATURDAY

9TH : MONDAY

• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness Program. Must preregister. • 5 -7 p.m.: CV Little league Baseball registration at the Invermere Community Hall. Contact Brendan at 250-342-2112 for more information.

10TH : TUESDAY

• 5:30 p.m.: SYC youth focus meeting. Refreshments provided. • 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. • 7 p.m.: Cinefest at Pynelogs.Call CV Arts for more information, 250-3424423.

11TH : WEDNESDAY

• 7 p.m.: SYC parent advisory board meeting. Refreshments provided. • 7- 9 p.m.: The Visionary and the Ghost of Pynelogs live performance at Pynelogs Art Gallery and Cultural Centre from March 11th to 15th.

MARCH 12TH–18TH 12TH : THURSDAY

• 12 p.m.: Invermere Seniors Luncheon at the Invermere Legion. Main Street Fun and Games will be joining with games. $10 per person RSVP to Theresa Wood at 250-3429281 ext 1227 or events@invermere. net • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphics program. Must pre-register. • 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC Basketball night downstairs.

13TH : FRIDAY

• 2 - 4 p.m.: SYC board games. • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphics program. Must pre-register. • 7 p.m.: SYC movie night with popcorn.

14TH : SATURDAY

• 10 a.m.: ICAN AGM at Lakeview meadows Recreation Centre, 855 Lakeview Meadows Road. Everyone Welcome. Contact 250-341-7888 or info@icanbc.com for more information. • 2 p.m.: St. Patricks Day Tea and Bake sale at Radium Community 8TH : SUNDAY Hall. Admission $5. Entertainment, • 7 - 9 p.m.: Trivia Nights at Bear’s games and door prizes. Sponsored by Paw Bar & Grill, hosted by Norm Edgewater Radium Hospital Auxiliary. MacDonnell. Sign up in teams of 4, • 2 - 4 p.m.: The Valley Gogo Sisters win nightly prizes. are having their 8th annual St. Patricks Tea at Christ Church • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Charity Ski Day at Fairmont Hot Springs ski hill. $9.99 full day lift tickets, $5 tubing. All proceeds donated to the Invermere public library. • 7 p.m.: SYC Pool Tourament.

Trinity in Invermere. Admission by donation. All proceeds go to Stephen Lewis Grandmothers Campaign to support families in sub-Saharan Africa affected by HIV and AIDS. • 4 p.m.: SYC hang out night. Bring your game ideas. • 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.: St. Patrick’s Day Bash with Valley Forged at Farside Inn in Fairmont Hot Springs. Irish Stew and drink specials all day.

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• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness Program. Must preMARCH 29TH : SUNDAY register. • 7 - 9 p.m.: Trivia Nights at Bear’s 17TH : TUESDAY Paw Bar & Grill, hosted by Norm • 5:30 p.m.: SYC free cooking MacDonnell. Sign up in teams of 4, workshop. win nightly prizes. • 7:30 - 10 p.m.: Fern Lindzon live at 18TH : WEDNESDAY Christ Church Trinity. • 4 p.m.: SYC Netﬂix, Wiﬁ and Video games night.

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Wednesday, March 4, 2015 The Valley Echo

B.C. budget: why cut taxes for the rich?

he B.C. government’s third straight budget surplus is the main battleground for provincial politicians this spring, with little else on the order paper to argue about. The main conflict is over the tax cut for the rich that results from removing a twoyear surtax on personal income greater than $150,000 a year. It’s an outrage, says the NDP, starving our threadbare government services of more than $200 million over the next three years. NDP leader John Horgan set the tone in his reply to Finance Minister Mike de Jong’s budget speech: “I can appreciate that the minister was celebrating with the champagne-and-caviar set, but the rest of British Columbia saw $700 million in increased fees and taxes on their backs.” Old news, de Jong replied. It was a twoyear surtax on high-income earners to help get B.C. out of its post-recession red ink, and it expired as it was legislated to do. This political theatre doesn’t help peo-

B.C. ple understand what’s actuto increase the low-income IEWS ally going on. First, a lot of cutoff for personal income that red ink was B.C. Liberal tax from $18,000 to $19,000. blood from dismantling the Those with the lowest inharmonized sales tax and recomes are relieved not only paying Ottawa for that failed of income tax but also mediexperiment. cal premiums, which continSecond, this temporary ue to march up by another tax on the rich was a politifour per cent, and are mostly OM cal strategy by de Jong and paid by employers. Premier Christy Clark, limpAs with the federal election ing into an election most set for this fall, we will hear a expected them to lose. De Jong’s debut lot about the burden on the vaguely debudget in February 2013 also accelerated fined “middle class.” In B.C. they have to a small increase in corporate income tax, dig deeper for car insurance, hydro, ferry stealing two populist planks from Adrian rides and post-secondary tuition, while Dix’s NDP platform. those top-hatted champagne-sippers party Ending the surtax not only kept a prom- on with their tax holiday? ise, it kept B.C. competitive with Alberta on Well, not exactly. Here’s an assessment personal income taxes. High wage earn- from Philip Cross, research co-ordinator at ers and many of their businesses are more the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and former mobile every year, which is why this year’s chief economic analyst at Statistics Canada. budget also extended tax breaks for highJust after the 2013 B.C. election, Cross tech and digital media companies. noted that Canada, its provinces, Europe Another tweak in de Jong’s budget was and the United States have all been adjust-

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Students show Service above Self H REPORT

During March, our focus is on opefully, you’ve had the opThe Rotary reading, and the projects we underportunity to read the previous take try to help in that specific area. Rotary Report articles that explore The Interact club had decided that how we come to determine whethreading is not only a pleasure, but er the things we do are examples of also a huge fundamental part of Service above Self. Things like truth, our lives that leads to better edufairness,goodwill,and whether there cation, knowledge, and improveis benefit to those we serve. ments in one’s life. During the Rotary year, we try to OTARY LUB As a result, high school bake focus on different aspects of a persales, dances and other events alson’s life and bring to the forefront lowed the Interact club to raise a theme that impacts one’s life. As we all know, our lives have different growth some funds, and they directed those funds tocycles, from birth to our passing, and during wards a very worthwhile project — a school in these different cycles, our outlook towards oth- Puerto Villarta. When the school in Peurto Villarers goes through many changes. As a child, we ta received those funds, they were very gracious are almost entirely dependent on our parents and put together a touching video to show and or adult caregivers. We grow and become more explain a little of how much meaning the books self-sufficient and independent. We reach adult- they received has in their lives. To view the video online, please go to http:// hood and our lives change again. From adolescence and onwards, we begin to recognize that pvangels.com/news/3207/rotary-club-supportsaspv-library-program. we are not secluded as if in a cocoon. The Invermere Rotary Club, through the work Rotary, as a service club, recognizes that fact and includes us in our teen years. Locally, at the of our Interact club, gets a huge international pat on the back for the funding that the library high school there is a Rotary Interact club. The Interact club is not much different than receives. To all the Interact club members, a any other service club within the high school heartfelt THANKS! for the things you do to with perhaps one or two exceptions. The Inter- make the world a better place through Service act club has access to the many projects around Above Self. the world that Rotary is involved in. As a result, This week’s column was written by Rotary Club of the club can decide where or what project they Invermere member John Tames. Learn more about like to involve themselves with. the club by visiting clubrunner.ca/invermere.

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ing their tax systems to increase the load on wealthier people and ease it from the poor. This has closed the wage gap considerably in Canada. By 2010, the top 20 per cent of earners were paying 58.3 per cent of all income taxes. That’s up from 50 per cent in 1976, showing how long Canada’s income taxes have been “progressive.” This is the main reason why “income inequality,” that other great cause of the left, started leveling off in Canada around 1998. Cross points to measures like the lowincome exemption from income tax. By 2013, the bottom 40 per cent of Canadian households were paying just 6.8 per cent of income taxes, and more than a third of income tax filers were paying none at all. Cross asks and answers the central question: Should the rich pay more? “If it’s a misinformed attempt to compensate for imaginary losses of low-income people, the answer is clearly no.” Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

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Hot, sour, salty, sweet and bitter... a love affair with Thai food RATCH I SCRATCH a vegetarian version, simply omit the shrimp and replace fish sauce with soy sauce. Makes six servings. Visit canadianliving.com/ food/scaling_recipes_up_ or_down.php to adjust the serving size.

find Thai food so fragrant From and satisfying. I have personally never been to Thailand, but have a younger brother who has been living there for eight years. I am fortunate to have a shelf full of Thai spices he has brought me over the years, as well as cookbooks with recipes we use both at C home and at work. The running joke between my brother and I is that Canadians cannot handle the “heat” in most authentic recipes — those Thai love their chilli! I tone down a lot of these recipes as our taste buds just are not prepared for that hit of spice… it’s easier to add heat than take it out! Thai cooking is inspired by Chinese, Muslim and European influences. Everything from migration of cultures to the spice trade has helped evolve this food style into what it is today. Regardless of what the Thai are cooking, the ingredients are always fresh and seasonal. Here, we are lucky to get most ingredients any time of the year. The following recipe is not only one of the most famous Thai dishes, but also one of the easiest and most delicious!

Ingredients • 6 oz (170 g) rice stick noodles • 1/3 cup (75 ml) chili sauce • 1/4 cup (60 ml) fish sauce • 1/4 cup (60 ml) lime juice • 1 tsp (5 ml) Asian chili paste or hot pepper sauce • 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil • 6 cloves garlic, minced • 4 shallots, sliced • 1 sweet green pepper, sliced • 1 red pepper, sliced • 12 oz (340 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined • 1 egg, lightly beaten • 4 oz (113 g) medium tofu, cubed • 2 cups (500 ml) bean sprouts • 6 green onions, sliced • 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped fresh coriander • 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped roasted peanuts • Coriander sprigs and lime wedges

Pad Thai This Pad Thai recipe showcases the classic Thai harmony of sweet, sour, spice and salt with plenty of sweet veggies, fresh lime juice, chili spices and roasted peanuts. For

Preparation • In a large bowl, soak noodles in warm water until flexible, about 15 minutes. Drain and place in large dry bowl. Set aside. • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix to-

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gether chili sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, 1/2 cup (125 mL) water and chili paste. Set aside. • In a wok, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium-high heat. Stir-fry garlic, shallots and green and red peppers until softened, about four minutes. Add to noodles. • Add remaining oil to wok. Stir-fry shrimp until pink, about two minutes. Add fish sauce mixture and bring to boil; reduce heat to medium. Stir in egg; cook, stirring,

until sauce is thickened, about one minute. • Add noodle mixture, tofu, bean sprouts, green onions and chopped coriander.Toss and stir-fry until noodles are tender, about three minutes. Garnish with peanuts, coriander sprigs and lime wedges. Lara McCormack is one of the owners of From Scratch — A Mountain Kitchen in Fairmont Hot Springs where one can savor great seasonal food, sip from a selection of beverages including B.C. wines and enjoy

HEALTH DONATION DOUBLES... The Columbia Valley community donated a generous $6,000 to the second annual East Kootenay Foundation for Health “Phantom Celebrating Health Care Campaign,” which wrapped up late last year. The total — raised by past sponsors, donors and new supporters — was then matched dollar for dollar by Kootenay Savings. Proceeds from the campaign will purchase equipment and supplies for the Invermere & District Hospital, the Columbia House Residential Care Facility and Chronic Disease Management. As a fundraising incentive, all donors were entered into a random draw prize and Ron Clarke of Invermere (pictured above, surrounded by employees from the Kootenay Savings Invermere Branch) was selected, winning a $500 Kootenay Savings term deposit. Photo submitted

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BC NEWS

B.C. government unmoved by hunter protest Tom Fletcher Black Press

was made after 10 years of discussions with resident hunters and guideoutfitters, and he is not prepared to change it again. Hundreds of hunters, some wearing camouflage and blowing When the plan was announced in duck calls, gathered at the B.C. legislature Monday to protest December, the government estimated the share of big-game hunting permits set aside for guide-outfitthat it represented a shift of 168 aniters and their out-of-province clients. mals in limited-entry hunt areas from About 300 hunters and supporters attended the rally, bringing resident hunters to guide outfitters. petitions with thousands of names to present in the legislature. After resident hunters and the B.C. The largest petition called for a limit of 10 per cent share of moose Wildlife Federation objected, Forests and elk allocated for non-resident hunters, and 15 per cent for Minister Steve Thomson announced mountain goats and grizzly bears, prized by trophy hunters. in February that it is being adjusted It was the latest of a series of protests that began in December to a shift of about 60 animals to guidewhen the government announced an increase of limited-entry outfitters. hunting opportunities for guide-outfitters. But the protests have continued. Sean Richardson, president of the Oceola Fish and Game Club B.C. hunters are concerned that the in the Okanagan, said with the resurgence of hunting popularshare reserved for guide-outfitters is ity in B.C., the government is moving in the wrong direction higher than anywhere else in North by increasing America. Under the latest policy for commercializalimited-entry hunts, that share is 20 tion of wildlife per cent for elk, 20 or 25 per cent for harvesting. moose depending on the restricted “We need to region, 35 per cent for mountain goat, stop managGreg Rensmaag and his son Connor travelled from Maple and 40 per cent for grizzly bears. ing a diminishRidge to Victoria to join a hunter rally at the B.C. legislature Open season areas for moose and ing resource Monday. Tom Fletcher/Black Press other animals remain in the southern through social management, and we need to Interior and northeast, where anyone can buy a license and tag to hunt. Abundant start working towards making species such as mule deer, whitetail deer and black bear have no hunting quotas in any part of B.C. more wildlife,” Richardson said. Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver introduced legislation Monday that would Forests Minister Steve Thomson said he understands the prin- require non-resident hunters to pack out the edible parts of grizzly bears they ciple behind the ongoing protest, shoot in B.C. Trophy hunters should be subject to the same “eat what you kill” but the latest allocation decision rules as resident hunters already face, he said. In partnership with

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During the February 28th meeting Invermere council also received fee-for-service reports, in the form of letters, from the Lake Windermere Ambassadors and from Columbia Valley Arts, as well as a progress report letter from the Columbia Valley Hospice Society. The Hospice Society reported that, during 2014 it received charitable status, opened its office space, and completed 654 visits for 28 clients/families. The Lake Windermere Ambassadors report highlighted the organization’s water quality monitoring efforts, its annual Summer Splash event, its concession booth at Kinsmen Beach, an update to its Kinsmen Beach shoreline restoration project and forecasted upcoming projects such as monitoring programs for zebra and quagga mussels. Columbia Valley Arts reported on its running of the Pynelogs Cultural Centre, various organized special art event (such as Art from the Heart and the Wings Over the Rockies Art show), regular art exhibits in Pynelogs, the Cinefest Film Festival, concerts and its efforts to help with design of the new multi-use centre.

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

February 2010 — A truck fell through the ice near Windermere Creek around the same time the Winter Olympics torch was going across Lake Windermere. ECHO FILE PHOTO

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years ago (1965): A bad road curve was under study. The Windermere District Chamber of Commerce executive had taken up with MLA James Chabot the need to improve the “S” curve at Stoddart Creek in the interest of safety. At least two accidents had occurred on that portion of Highway 95 early that year. Mr. Chabot informed the committee that steps were being taken to improve the hazardous curve.

years ago (1975): The B.C. Heart Foundation was having a mail campaign for funds in the District. Campaign chairman Mrs. Anita Peters of Edgewater reported that the response to the mail campaign was excellent.

years ago (1985): The newly formed Windermere Valley Citizens’ Resource Patrol had a series of meetings to set up organized patrols on or before the long weekend in May. The areas to be patrolled, were from Brisco to Findley Creek and were to be clearly printed on signs. Books, posters, vehicle signs and decals were to be placed in each patrol vehicle.

years ago (1995): The Windermere Valley Pee Wees were the kings of the Kootenays. In true dramatic fashion, the squad defeated Golden 6-4 in a weekend tournament played at the Columbia Valley Recreation

Centre in Invermere. “Golden was undefeated and we were undefeated,” said coach Milton Crawford. “That was pretty much the grand finale.”

years ago (2005): An “Action Alert” was

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WATSON, Robert Henry (Bob) July 14th, 1927 – February 27th, 2015 After a brief and courageous struggle, surrounded by his loving family, Bob Watson reluctantly left this world in the early hours of February 27th, 2015. A second generation Calgarian, he was the first son of Alec and Helen Watson and grew up with four siblings (John, Marnie, Sandra and Bill) in the busy, character-rich household of 905 Rideau Road. While pursuing a degree in physics at the University of Alberta, somewhere amid the to and fro of the badminton court, he met his beloved wife and soul mate Nancy (née Johnson). Together they raised four boys: Rob (Kathy), Tim (Doone), Steve (Diane), and Scott (Laurel). Bob and Nancy’s welcoming home remains the gathering place for an extended family spanning four generations. Bob entered the oil and gas industry during its early years in Alberta, worked his way to supervising geophysicist of the Western District of Texaco Canada, and retired after over four decades in the patch. Respected for his honesty and integrity, he made lasting friendships at many levels of the industry. Bob’s true passion was his family and community. He endlessly supported his four boys in all they did. He coached the Dominions baseball team for over a decade of his sons’ play in the Elbow Park Little League. If he wasn’t at the ball field, he was tossing footballs in the front yard, lacing up skates or shouting encouragement over the boards at the local rink. As a PTA executive, he was responsible for installing a Canadian Bill of Rights plaque in Altadore School. Along with Nancy, he taught Sunday school and sat on the executive committee at the local church. He was not deeply religious, but was deeply principled. Honesty, integrity and respect for all were his essential teachings. He, Nancy and his great friend Ron Manz with great persistence developed Larch Point on Windermere Lake. This is a major component of his legacy, and a source of fond, often hilarious, memories and a touchstone for family and friends.

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July 13, 1934 to February 26, 2015 Margaret passed away at Red Deer hospital at the age of 80 years. She died peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Marg was born in Medicine Hat and divided her time between Calgary and Invermere. She was predeceased by her husband Jim Illingworth in 2001, and by her mother Margaret Moore. She will be lovingly remembered by her four children and spouses, Sharon (Kevin) Marjoram, Carrie (Bruce) Berg, Mike Illingworth (Louise Leblanc) and Cathy Illingworth (Frank Penkala) and her six grandchildren: Michael and Geoﬀrey Marjoram, Sam and Ben Berg, and Stephanie and Peter Penkala. Margaret was a great and longtime friend and neighbour to many. She will be missed by all for her strong spirit, great sense of humour and compassion. There will be no public service. The family will be holding a private service.

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All who knew him enjoyed his great sense of humour and sharp wit. Bob was a talented athlete and his high intelligence was particularly evident in his tremendous facility with mathematics. He was proud of his Scottish heritage. Bob was in his element celebrating with family and friends with a good scotch in his hand. He was a man of strong opinions and had no reluctance expressing them. Over their 64 years of marriage, Bob and Nancy dedicated themselves to nurturing their boys and grandchildren. His generous heart adored nothing more than welcoming a new baby to the clan. He made special efforts to bond with every member of his family, and this was evident in the outpouring of emotion at his bedside during the final hours of his life. He was much loved, and we will miss him terribly. Bob’s Life will be Celebrated at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, AB) on Thursday, March 5th, 2015 at 2 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 – 14th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca. In living memory of Robert Watson, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Calgary, AB, T2S 2L5, Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.

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We are seeking someone who is a team player with organizational skills, sales experience, strong inter-personal skills and knowledge in sales and marketing. The ideal candidate must be motivated and take the initiative to sell multiple media products, including online advertising. You must also be able to work with existing and new customers and find ways to grow sales and income. You will be responsible for maintaining a high level of service to existing customers, qualifying new business prospects, and building an active, high potential prospect list. You will act as our newspapersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; front line to the business community, devising and implementing marketing initiatives and campaigns for the newspapers in order to support sales and assist in the development of new business. We are looking for someone with prior experience in a sales position with a successful track record; someone who has strong written and verbal communications and exceptional customer relations skills, knowledge and proficiency in MS Office/MAC OS is a requirement. Some knowledge of design software is a plus but not necessary. Valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and a reliable vehicle are a must. Deadline for resumes is Friday, March 13th. If this describes you, please submit your resume and cover letter to the attention of:

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