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Kootenay farmers can drop LOCAL NEWS Filtration at Paddy Ryan reservoir off old pesticides STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com Those looking to get rid of old, unused pesticides will be glad to hear a familiar program is returning. The CleanFARMS obsolete pesticide collection campaign launched in 1999, last came to the Kootenay region in 2012, and will be back this fall for the fourth time. “The aim is to ensure any pesticides used in agriculture are properly disposed of when they are no longer needed,” said CleanFARMS directors of obsolete collections Russel Hurst. CleanFARMS is an industry-funded nonprofit organization. It runs its obsolete collection programs across the country and hits up every region of every province every few years.
“Basically, it’s every three years we pass through,” said Hurst. “It’s free for farmers so it’s really well-received. It can be fairly expensive for farmers to individually dispose of any unwanted or outdated pesticides they may have around, since these are hazardous materials and there is a lot of red tape involved in getting rid of them. We remove those barriers.” The organization has not yet set up its collections sites in the Kootenay region (there will be two — one in Cranbrook and one in Creston), but it will probably do so in the next six to eight weeks, according to Hurst. The sites will be open for droping off pesticides sometime in late October or November, when farmers tend to not be as busy and more likely to have time to visit the collection centre. See A4
carries high costs STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com
Installing water filtration in the Paddy Ryan Reservoir would come with a price tag running into the millions of dollars. During discussion in a recent District of Invermere council meeting, chief administrative officer Chris Prosser had brought up the cost in response to points raised by Invermere councillor Paul Denchuk, who had suggested (before learning of the costs) that installing filtration at Paddy Ryan would be more effective than offering rebates for filter installation in individual homes in Invermere that have water problems. Prosser later clarified to The Valley Echo that he had referred to estimates for various options of municipal water treatment included in a cost-benefits analysis in the 2011 Water Treatment and Supply Report prepared for the district by planning company Urban Systems. The report puts the cost of water filtration for the Paddy Ryan Reservoir somewhere in the neighbourhood of $15 million to $18 million, rising to more than $20 million dollars by 2023. It puts the cost of installing UV disinfection at reservoir (which is the option See A5
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Eileen Madson Primary School students learn about the wonders of snow with biologist David Quinn as part of Wildsight’s Winter Wonder program that’s delivered to kindergarten to Grade 3 students throughout the Columbia Basin. PHOTO SUBMITTED
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grams in schools… they’re about po- as he discussed climate change and lar bears and penguins, when there the impact that it can have on severare amazing animals that live in the al local species,” said EMP principal There’s no hibernating at Wildsight. Columbia Basin, right in our own Mark Koebel. “The Captain answered Throughout the colder months, the backyard,” said Lindsay Cuff, com- numerous questions, and ended the day with a lesson on detective organization boosts the curricu- munication manager at Wildsight. Wildsight’s Winter Wonder pro- work… identifying animals that had lum of thousands of young students been in the area by around the Columbia Basin with gram, which caters kindergarten hands-on outdoor education — and to It pushes them a examining markEileen Madson Primary (EMP) was through to Grade 3 little outside what ings left on trees or tracks left in the one of the beneficiaries over the past students, brought they’d normally get to do. snow and mud.” about visits to Intwo months. DAVID QUINN The kids were takLessons are tailored for each school vermere on MonBIOLOGIST en to an area near by local biology professionals, who day, January 12th, teach valley students about winter’s ef- Tuesday, February 3rd and Thursday, the school known as Bongo Land, which is normally off-limits to the fect on the ecosystem they’re a part of. February 5th. Instructing the Winter Wonder pro- students. “A lot of the (typical) winter pro“It’s a neat little corner of the school gram at EMP was Kimberleybased biologist Dave Quinn, yard that rarely gets used by the kids, who’s better known by the so it’s pretty special for them to go students as Captain Powder. down there,” Quinn said. “It’s full of Quinn has filled the role deer tracks, birds nests, and all kinds since it came about nine of neat signs of nature that you don’t years ago, and said that find around the school yard.” Among the topics covered by when he later taught avalanche safety at the high Quinn were the different forms that school level, Grade 11 and snow can take, winter sports that are 12 students recognized played in other parts of the world, “Captain Powder” as the se- and how wildlife deals with the chalnior students were part of lenges of winter. He said that sharing his expertise the Winter Wonder Program in snow and mountain ecology is exmany years earlier. “To me, that’s direct evi- citing for the students, and ties into dence that these programs their curriculum. “And it pushes them a little bit outreally resonate with kids and get them stoked about the side what they’d normally get to do.” The Winter Wonder program has really cool part of the world been made possible by funding from we live in,” he said. We would like to give families a break. Kids 6 & under eat free at “Great student response to the Columbia Basin Trust since its old Salzburg Restaurant. Wildsight’s Captain Powder inception. From 5 - 7 pm.
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ing, “Mother Nature takes over,” said Cochrane. “It open grassland that we want,” he said. greens up, native plants come back, and habitat will Because the smoke omitted during the controlled stay maintained as open forest again for another ten burns can cause concern, and to share the objectives years.” of their work, Parks regularly consults with affected During the burning procedures, some of the south- neighbours throughout the duration of their projects. ern areas of Kootenay National Park will be closed. “Meeting with village council about the project gives Currently, a portion of the Juniper Trail is closed the public a chance to know what’s going on,” said while crews perform hand thinning, piling, and mi- Cochrane, adding that feedback from Radium council nor burning before initiating the prescribed burning. Cochrane said the trail is expected to be open by the beginning of April, and will likely close again for four to five days later in the spring if weather co-operates. Along with the restoration efforts near the Redstreak Benches, Parks has planned to restore about 80 hectares, mostly through controlled burning. More intensive efforts have been put forth by Parks over the past SUSAN McALEVY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR six years, after decades of restoration work was backlogged due RECREATION EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT ARTS SOCIAL SERVICES to a less proactive approach in the past. SUSAN McALEVY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ROBERTA HALL, CHAIR “We want to maintain that open forest,
Parks Canada has brought the Village of Radium Hot Springs up to speed on the management of fire and vegetation happening nearby. At the regular Radium council meeting on Wednesday, February 25th, Jed Cochrane, Parks Canada fire and plant ecologist for Kootenay, Yoho, and Lake Louise National Parks, discussed what he and his team are doing to reduce the potential for severe forest fires and restore the native habitat, namely in the areas closest to Radium. “(Presenting to council) is really an opportunity for us to share what we’re doing and emphasize why we’re doing it, and to give them an opportunity to ask questions or raise any concerns they may have,” he told The Valley Echo. Since human activity has been interfering with naturally caused forest fires, many ecosystems have forgone the natural restoration that would have otherwise occurred. Cochrane said that in Radium, Parks is focusing on restoring two specific areas near Radium — the Redstreak Benches and Sinclair Canyon — where controlled burnings will be taking place for the next month and a half. The dates and methods will vary depending on weather conditions. The restoration efforts are addressing two objectives: returning ecological conditions to their natural state, and reducing the risk of wildfire spreading to the Radium or the Redstreak Campground. The restoration of those areas consequently fosters a more attractive habitat for the local bighorn sheep herd, enticing them into the mountains instead of the village. Currently closed for restoration work, a portion of Juniper Trail will After the habitat re-open in April. The work is helping create habitat for big horn sheep, has undergone burn- to lure them out of Radium village. FILE Photo by larry halversoN
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From left to right: Greg Ehman, division manager with Emcon Services, David Walls, president and CEO of the College of the Rockies, David Wilks, member of parliament for Kootenay Columbia, and Rick Jensen, vice-chair, Columbia Basin Trust Board. PHOTO BY ARNE PETRYSHEN/TOWNSMAN
COTR simulators will be upgraded through federal grant ARNE PETRYSHEN Cranbrook Daily Townsman The College of the Rockies is receiving a $350,000 investment to expand its industrial training program. The funding was presented by David Wilks, Kootenay Columbia MP, on behalf of Michelle Rempel, minister of state for Western Economic Diversification. “This project allows the College of the Rockies to train skilled workers in a high demand sector in Western Canada so that we can continue to create jobs and economic growth,” noted Wilks. The funding, which comes through the Western Diversification Program, will allow the college to purchase software that will convert haul-truck simulators to heavy equipment operator simulators. The simulators will then be able to train students for a
variety of jobs in heavy equipment operation, such as bulldozers, graders and excavators. David Walls, president of the college, said the investment by the government will help to “build on our successful haul truck simulator training and to provide the same high level of instruction to help fill the need for heavy equipment operators.” He added those operators include road building, forestry, mining and other heavy industries in the region. The college also received funding through the program in 2013 to purchase the five trades training simulators. Two of the simulators are located in the Cranbrook campus, two in Fernie and one is mobile so can move around to various communities in the Kootenays. The federal government expects to see 22,800 job openings in the Kootenay region between 2013 and 2020.
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“It really showcases farmers’ commitment to being good stewards of the land, that they all hang on to these old pesticides for years until we can collect them,” said Hurst. This year is the first time farmers can drop off obsolete livestock or horse medications along with pesticides. The pesticides and medication collected in the Kootenay site will be trucked to a high incineration facility in Alberta, where it will be disposed of. “Incineration is the best way to get rid of the kind of chemical waste we deal with,” said Hurst. This past October in the Fraser Valley and on Vancouver Island, farmers in those areas turned in more than 19,000 kilograms of obsolete and unwanted pesticides as well as 156 kilograms of unused or outdated livestock or horse medication during the week. In the 2012 Kootenay collection, farmers dropped off 2,296 kilograms of obsolete pesticides. Since the program launched more than 15 year ago, B.C. farmers have turned in more than 226,000 kilograms of obsolete pesticides. In between collections, farmers are encouraged to safely store their unwanted pesticides and livestock medications until they can properly dispose of them through the program. To learn more visit www.cleanfarms.ca.
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This black and white picture allowed Bram Rossman to take away the Kicking Horse and Camera store package prize in the January Look Outside photo contest. “(It’s the) ice hole on the approach to Catamount Glacier,” said Rossman. “This is normally totally full of snow and not often visible, especially in December when this photo was taken. Climate change or just a slow snow year? I guess we’ll see.” Visit wildlookoutside.com to learn more about the year-long contest.
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Food security at top of agenda
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the district has chosen to proceed with) at just over one million dollars (the figure mentioned at the council meeting was $1.3 million). Another table in the report translates the cost of the different water treatment options into a per-cubic-metre basis, with water filtration at Paddy Ryan costing $1.67 per cubic metre and UV disinfection at Paddy Ryan costing$0.31 per cubic metre. Not only does filtration come with significantly higher capital costs, Prosser said, but also operating costs would be almost three times what the district currently pays. The UV disinfection to be set up at Paddy Ryan will be in addition to the chlorine disinfection already in place.
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for Tim and Tony at Strand’s our newspapers. Last year our Restaurant over 30 years ago. editor and production staff took In between local jobs and postsix weeks to remake The Valley secondary studies, I’ve resided Echo. It now has an updated in Calgary and Altario in Alberlook and the reporting has nevta, Toronto, Whistler and Mexico, er been better. We are also regubut it was the beauty of this larly posting breaking news stoarea and the people that made ries to our websites; visit them my family decide to make our regularly to stay current. home here. No changes will be made to Dean Midyette Over the next few weeks you our editorial guidelines and will see some staff changes, our newspapers will remain a with the departures of Rose-Marie to Kam- mirror of our communities. We will continue loops and Dan Walton to Penticton. What with our professional, objective, balanced See A16 you won’t see are any major changes to
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Arena needs a new Zamboni (just over $100,000). This arena is owned and managed by the Village of Canal Flats; however the capital and operations are funded by the RDEK. Both these facilities are great assets to the valley and it is important that we maintain them. In addition, there is $125,000 allocated for the new Multi-use Centre in Invermere, which will be owned by the District. While in the early stages of design, this is an exciting project. At the RDEK, we try to keep tax increases to a minimum. This can be tough as the cost of providing these services is under pressure and the demand to add new services is constant. Every year, each aspect of the budget is reviewed in great detail by staff and elected officials. These are more then just numbers on a spreadsheet. They are what guides the RDEK in delivering service to the property owners of the region. Wendy Booth is the Regional District of East Kootenay Director for Area F and the RDEK board’s vice chair. She can be reached at wndbooth@gmail.com or 250-345-6155.
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Why the flip-flop?
B.C.’s ESL industry bodes well for economy
Dear Editor: To the District of Invermere (DOI) mayor and council... I have reviewed the first draft of the Official Community Plan (OCP) alongside the current proposed final draft of the OCP and there are major changes, seemingly contrary to your community’s direction. I was part of the original Imagine Invermere process that engaged hundreds of citizens, took thousands of hours of volunteer time, and cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to prepare a 104-page Integrated Community Sustainability Plan called “Imagine Invermere 2030.” The final draft of the OCP, that you are now seeking approval for, totally eliminates the need for Invermere to preserve our agricultural land, it opens the door for urban sprawl again, and it has decreased the protection of our wetlands. Hmmmmmmm, I don’t remember seeing any of that in the Imagine Invermere document, or are we changing the name of that document to “Imaginary Invermere 2030”? It was not only the Imagine Invermere process where citizens have expressed their desire for preserving the “Quality of Life” over “Quantity of Life.” At open houses, Columbia Basin Trust meetings, farmers’ markets, lakeshore cleanups, and countless other events up and down this great valley, we hear the same thing. Preserve and enhance our agriculture, our nature, our vibrant walkable community. Why the flip-flop? Why patronize us? Just tell the current Imagine Invermere group that they are not needed anymore and stop wasting our time.You were elected by the people, for the people, so listen to the many, not the few. We have scarce amounts of agriculture land within Invermere. PROTECT IT. We have over 4,500 units of developable space within Invermere. USE IT. We have world-class wetlands within Invermere. PRESERVE IT. Here is a quote from a person who understood how macro systems interrelate and I think it rings true today more so than ever: “Anyone who believes in indefinite growth in anything physical, on a physically finite planet, is either mad or an economist.” — Kenneth E. Boulding If, as a citizen, you are concerned about the directions your elected officials seem to be taking, then make your voice heard at the March 17th public hearing being held at the DOI council chambers at 7 p.m. DALE WILKER INVERMERE
Dear Editor: The provincial government has just introduced new bureaucratic regulations that may impact B.C.’s International English as a Second Language (ESL) education industry and affect the industry’s ability to contribute to the provincial economy. International language instruction in B.C. is directly responsible for a billion dollars in economic activity every year and is the province’s fourth largest export industry. It directly employs 24,000 British Columbians. When you add in the economic activity generated by international students who eat in B.C. restaurants and travel as tourists all over our province, as well as the “Home Stay” income that helps thousands of B.C. families pay their mortgages and put food on the table, that billion dollar figure balloons to more than three billion dollars in annual economic activity for B.C. — and the relationships that grow from Home Stays make our world a little smaller. The thousands of students who study in B.C., and then return to their home countries, are also walking, talking advertisements for “Super, Natural British Columbia,” effectively mini ambassadors we send all over the world. Their experiences entice their families, friends and relatives, and many other international students, to visit our great province. At a time of economic uncertainty, B.C. should be growing this three billion dollar educational tourism industry rather than introducing regulatory changes that may cause it to stagnate. B.C.’s new Minister of Advanced Education, Andrew Wilkinson, the B.C. government, and every British Columbian, needs to understand how significant the international education industry is to the B.C. economy. The provincial government needs to take steps to allow the international education industry to flourish, innovate and continue contributing to B.C.’s economy. JONATHAN KOLBER VANCOUVER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY OF CANADA VANCOUVER
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MARCH 11TH- 18th
11TH : 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. • 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. Tickets $25, available at Pynelogs, Tiffany’s Thredz in Invermere and Radium Bighorn Gifts & Souuvenir.
12TH : THURSDAY
• 12 p.m.: Invermere Seniors Luncheon at the Invermere Legion. Main Street Fun & Games will be joining with games. $10 per person RSVP to Theresa Wood at 250-342-9281 ext 1227, or events@ invermere.net • 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. • 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC Basketball night downstairs. • 7 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘em Tournament every Thursday at Invermere Legion. • 7 - 9 p.m.: Free Movie night at Panorama Mountain Resort. Drop your children off to enjoy a “G” or “PG” rated movie. Free popcorn for everyone! Join us in the Creekside room above the General Store. • 7 - 10 p.m.: Open pool night at Jackpine Pub in Panorama Mountain Village. • 8 p.m.: Duelling pianists Jamie Mahn and Brian Burn bring their Burn ‘n’ Mahn Experience to The Station Pub. Admission to the show costs $20 and includes a drink.
14TH : SATURDAY
• 10 a.m.: ICAN AGM at Lakeview Meadows Recreation Centre, 855 Lakeview Meadows Road. Everyone welcome. • 2 p.m.: St. Patrick’s Day Tea and Bake sale at Radium Community Hall. Admission $5. Entertainment, games and door prizes. Sponsored by Edgewater Radium Hospital Auxiliary. • 2 - 4 p.m.: The Valley Gogo Sisters are having their 8th annual St. Patrick’s Tea at Christ Church 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. • 3 - 8 p.m.: Climbing wall open at J.A. Laird School every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. • 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.: St. Patrick’s Party at the Edgewater Community Hall. Fundraiser for Frank’s Rink. Live music performed by The Halfsacks and SheberDean. Licensed event. $10 at the door. • 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.
15TH : SUNDAY
• 7 - 9 p.m.: Trivia Nights at Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill, hosted by Norm MacDonnell. Sign up in teams of 4, win nightly prizes. • 8 - 9 p.m.: Trivia Night at The Jackpine Pub in Panorama Mountain Village. Up to 6 people per team. Preregister at Guest Services by 4:30pm to secure a table or meet us at the door.
more information or to register call 250-688-1143. • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: OPT clinic at the Invermere Health Unit. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Confidential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing.
the Radium Library. Pre-register. Limit 10 children. • 7 p.m.: SYC movie night with popcorn. • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Peak to Valley challenge at Panorama Mountain Resort. Skiers and snowboarders, teams or individuals, you are all 18TH : WEDNESDAY welcome to this one-day challenge! $50 • 4 p.m.: SYC Netflix, Wifi and video registration fee. For more information games night. visit panoramaresort.com • 5:30 - 8 p.m.: Columbia Valley Chamber Of Commerce AGM at the MARCH 29TH : SUNDAY Lions Hall/Chamber offices. • 7 - 9 p.m.: Trivia Nights at Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill, hosted by Norm MARCH 19TH–25TH MacDonnell. Sign up in teams of 4, win nightly prizes. 19TH : THURSDAY • 7:30 - 10 p.m.: Fern Lindzon live at • 4 p.m.: SYC hang out night. Bring Christ Church Trinity. your game ideas.
20TH : FRIDAY
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• 7 p.m.: Wildsight AGM and film • 5 p.m.: SYC movie night with night at DTSS theatre. Featuring the popcorn. film project Wild Thing. Film starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information 21ST : SATURDAY call 341-3554 or email invermere@ • 7 p.m.: SYC Foosball Tournament. wildsight.ca • 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.: QuintEssence live at the Christ Church Trinity.
22ND : SUNDAY
• 7 - 9 p.m.: Trivia Nights at Bear’s Paw Bar & Grill, hosted by Norm MacDonnell. Sign up in teams of 4, win nightly prizes.
23RD : MONDAY
• 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Employment Readiness Program. Must preregister.
24TH : TUESDAY
• 5 p.m.: SYC Pinterest DIY night.
25TH : WEDNESDAY
• 4 p.m. SYC join us for March Birthday cake. 16TH : MONDAY • 5 p.m.: Coffee Fest in Invermere • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Employment HOURS from March 25th to 29th. For more Readiness Program. Must preinformation contact Theresa Wood NVERMERE IBRARY I L register. at 250-342-9281 or email events@ • Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • 7 p.m.: Bingo at the Canal Flats Civic invermere.net • Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Centre, 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. COMING SOON... RADIUM LIBRARY • 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.: Jam Night at the T• Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m. bar and Grill in Panorama Mountain MARCH 26TH : THURSDAY • Wednesday - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. Village. Night is led by Oso Simple • 4 p.m.: SYC hang out night. Bring • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. and the stage is open to anyone your game ideas. looking to show off their musical WINDERMERE VALLEY MUSEUM skills. MARCH 27TH : FRIDAY • Tuesday: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. 13TH : FRIDAY • 12 p.m.: Soup lunch at the Edgewater TH : TUESDAY 17 • 2 - 4 p.m.: SYC board games. Legion. $6. Last Friday of each month. INVERMERE THRIFT STORE • 5:30 p.m.: SYC free cooking • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Graphics program. • 4 p.m.: SYC Netflix, Wifi and Video • Thursday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. workshop. • Friday and Saturday: 1 - 4 p.m. Must pre-register. games night. • 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Bereavement Support • 7 p.m.: SYC movie night with RADIUM THRIFT STORE Group, 12 - week program every MARCH 28TH : SATURDAY popcorn. • Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday from January 20th to April • 10 a.m.: Easter Crafts with Vera at • Friday and Saturday: 12 - 4 p.m. 7th, at the Hospice Society Office. For
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Emergency Responders Emergency Preparedness fair coming STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com The Upper Columbia Valley will have its first-ever emergency preparedness fair this coming May. The event is the brainchild of Columbia Valley Emergency Social Services Co-ordinator Sharon Pasowisty. “It’s basically to increase people’s awareness and help them get ready,” said Pasowisty. Topics covered at the fair will include things such as how residents should react, how they should get ready and what they should bring with them in incidents such as house fires, floods or wildfires, either on ultra short-notice or with a longer timeframe of notice.
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Pasowisty said it’s important for valley residents to find out how to kept their families prepared for any emergency. “If you had 10 minutes or less to leave your home do you know what to do and what to take with you? Do you have a 72-hour kit? Do you have copies of all your important papers ready to grab? What about your pets?” she asked. The fair will have some of the valley’s emergency responders on hand and will be held on Saturday, May 2nd at the new Windermere fire hall and the old Windermere fire hall (which is now the Emergency Operation Centre) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stay tuned to future issues of The Valley Echo and The Pioneer closer to the date to find out more.
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SCOTT MCCLAIN
AINA CERNENOKS
SAR Manager Member since 2012
Equipment Director Member since 2006
Rope Team Leader Member since 1999
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TO THE RESCUE! Columbia Valley Search and Rescue members during their annual avalanche exercise, which was held in Paradise Basin in February. In the photo are... (left to right) back row — Martin Caldwell, Steve Talsma, Graham Kinley, David Hubbard, Jamie Hurschler, Andrew Brennan and Micheal Power; middle row — Johnathan Martel, Simo Beland, Sue Coy, Aina Cernenoks; front row — Stephanie Konig, Angelle Colli, Tanya Halik, Summit (fuzzy friend) and Martin LaBuda. PHOTO SUBMITTED
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Nearby nature captured on canvas by Radium artist Dan Walton dan@invermerevalleyecho.com Since making the valley her new home in 2013, veteran artist Elizabeth Segstro has allowed the natural surroundings to have a strong affect on her latest work. She recently produced a series of wildlife illustrations as graphite sketches, which candidly capture local nature in a raw and detailed shaded format. “Graphite is like black pencil crayon — it works like charcoal, but lasts forever, you can’t smudge it,” Segstro said, adding that drawings she created 40 years ago don’t look any older than her most recent series. Currently, Segstro is working on a second series of local wildlife creations, which will be depicted as full colour lithographs. While she’s been practising for her whole life, Segstro received her first credentials as an artist in 1973 after studying commercial art at the Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary. “It shows you a whole way of looking at things,” she said about the experience. Nearly 20 years later, she enrolled in a post-
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graduate computer animation program at Sheradon College in Oakville, which led her to become the founder and owner of an advertising agency in Oakville through the early 1990s. “Art school was based on the drawing with the right side of the brain, where you learn to think and feel like an artist,” she said. “My husband wonders how can I stick blobs of red March 11th – 14th at 7 p.m. and green and whatever, and then you Sunday Matinee March 12th at 2 p.m. step back and see that it’s a bird.” at Pynelogs Cultural Centre Her favourite educational growth Limited seating. Tickets on sale for $25 at Pynelogs or Tiffany’s Thredz in Invermere came in 1995 at the Master Visual and Radium Bighorn Gift & Souvenir. Studios in Toronto, when she had the opportunity to practise life drawing. Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of “That really affected Crown Land me. And it got me a notice that Club the Alpine Club of Canada from Canmore, AB, has to applied to the of Forests, job with Walt Disney Take notice Take that the Alpine of Canada from Canmore, AB, has applied the Ministry Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for a Temporary Permit Studios.” Region, forCrown a Temporary Permit west situated on Provincial Crown land located Glacier west of and situated on Provincial land located of Radium, BC, near the Stockdale And while she’s conRadium, BC, nearhectares. the Stockdale Glacier and containing less than 12,000 hectares. containing less than 12,000 tracted her work out The for Lands for this application is Written 4405563.comments Written comments concerning this to some of the biggest The Lands File thisFile application is 4405563. concerning this application should application should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook, be directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 7G1 or e-mail to: names in entertainBC, V1C 7G1 or e-mail to: AuthorizingAgency.Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca. Comments Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to April 12, ment, Segstro canAuthorizingAgency.Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca. be will be received by MFLNRO up to April 12, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit comments received after this date. Please visit: http://arfd.gov.ca/applicationposting/ easily commissioned http://arfd.gov.ca/applicationposting/index.asp → Search → Search by File Number: 4405563 for Bette Segstro index.asp → Search → Search by File Number: 4405563 for more information. as an artist later more this information. year as she’ll be offerBe advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public Be advised that anyAccess response to this advertisement be considered part of of theInformation public record. Access record. to these records requires thewill submissions of a Freedom ing caricature sketches each week to these records requires theVisit submissions of a Freedom of Information (FOI) to request. Visit (FOI) request. http://www.gov.bc.ca/freedomofi nformation learn more at the Invermere Farmers’ Market. http://www.gov.bc.ca/freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions. about FOI submissions. When she’s not commissioning her work and has free rein over her creativity, she expresses it with subjects from nearby . “I wanted to do something that reflected the valley. I wanted to do a series of birds for that same reason, and capture places like the Toby Theatre, Invermere Bakery, the cenotaph, and the inukshuk.” Segstro’s work will be featured in the opening exhibit of Pynelogs’ art gallery season, which takes place between Friday, May 12th and Sunday, May 24th.
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Before moving to the valley two years ago, Elizabeth Segstro spent decades honing her skills as an artist. Above: Double Trouble is one of her wildlife graphite sketches. Left: One of her paintings inspired by nature. IMAGES submitted
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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, expect some powerful emotions to surface when you meet a new person this week. You may be immediately drawn to this individual, so embrace the attraction.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 A problem dominates your thoughts as you work to find a solution, Virgo. Until you pull away and focus on something else, you will not be able to see the answer clearly.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, pressure to complete an important project will find its way to you this week. No matter how quickly you need to get things done, calmly approach the tasks at hand.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, the week starts off on a bumpy note but quickly turns itself around. By Friday, you will have a smile on your face and be ready to make the most of the weekend.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you have a difficult decision to make, but forge ahead with what you think is best. Keep a level head and weigh all of the consequences of your decision.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Resist the instinct to keep your feelings bottled up this week, Aquarius. Get your thoughts out in the open, and you will instantaneously feel much better.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, some long weeks have left you physically and emotionally wiped out. Take some time out for yourself in the coming days and resist the urge to jump back into the fray too quickly.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Friends jokingly suggest you have psychic powers, Scorpio. They are put to the test this week when you suspect something is amiss. Rectify the situation in due time
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you will be very productive this week as you benefit from a new outlook. Plan ahead for some magic.
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reporting with an eye on promoting respectful dialogue amongst community members. At times we will be accused of bias, but I know that when people from both sides of a contentious issue make that accusation, we are doing our best work. My final words go out to our business owners. Over the past three years you have opened your doors to me and shared your challenges and successes. You are an amazing group, providing the lion’s share of the local jobs and supporting the many worthy endeavours undertaken by our local service groups. I spoke with a business owner recently who told me that during a typical week she is approached 10 times for donations. The next time you run into one of our entrepreneurs, please take a moment to thank them for their continuing service to our community. I look forward to hearing your feedback and suggestions with an eye on making our highly respected newspapers even better.
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License revenue flows back to lakes TOM FLETCHER Black Press There will be more fishing spots and trout to catch in B.C. lakes and streams this year thanks to a $3 million increase in provincial funds for the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. Forests Minister Steve Thomson announced Monday the province is making good on a decade-old vow to direct all its fishing licence revenue to the society. That brings the annual revenue from $7 million to $10 million. Since the society took over freshwater fisheries management from the environment ministry in 2003, it has focused mainly on stocking smaller lakes with trout. The extra money will allow for
expansion to larger lakes and rivers, to improve access to fishing as well as assess stocks and enforce fishing regulations. The society stocks hundreds of B.C. lakes with rainbow, kokanee and eastern brook trout, mostly to provide catchable fish for recreational purposes. Society president Don Peterson said 250,000 residents and visitors go fishing in B.C. each year, supporting 1,000 fishing-related businesses and an estimated 7,000 jobs. “Our stocking program supports about 50 per cent of all the fishing activity in the province, and now fishing on stocked lakes in B.C. is the best it has ever been in the history of the province,” Peterson said. Lake stocking projects planned for 2015 can be found at gofishbc.com under “fish stocking reports.”
EMEMBER WHEN? R A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 56 years
2007 — Tim Hurst, director of operations at Toby Creek Adventures, shows off his snowmobiling freestyle skills while guiding a tour of the Paradise Basin. ECHO FILE PHOTO
50
years ago (1965): During a town meeting Invermere residents discussed five possible options for a centennial project — a new library building; a “Confederation Park” to be built on the “pothole” north of Invermere’s business district; a concrete foundation and eventually a building for what was then Invermere’s outdoor skating rink; an obelisk or cairn at the intersection of 3rd Street and Bruce Avenue; and an extension of the Kinsmen Centeninial Park at Taynton Bay along with purchase and rehabilitation of the David Thompson Memorial Fort.
45
years ago (1970): A huge eight-inch snowfall help Panorama ski hill host a successful slalom derby. Constestants came from across B.C. and Alberta with a total of 78 racers in the event.
40
years ago (1975): Grace and Oswald McGuiness celebrated their diamond
(60th) anniversary at a party thrown for them by the Invermere Senior Citizens group. The couple reminisced about their decades of memories in the Upper Columbia Valley. Mr. McGuiness worked as an engineer during the construction of the Banff-Windermere Highway (now called Highway 93). Olive Lake was named after one of his favourite aunts.
30
years ago (1985): A new name for Invermere’s curling rink was officially adopted — the Joe Peters Curling Centre. The dedication of the rink name for Joe Peters was to honour his longstanding committment to the Invermere curling club and to the sport of curling in general. Peters volunteered a staggering amount of time as the club’s icemaker and had, as far as anybody could remember, never missed a bonspiel hosted by the club
20
years ago (1995): The provincial Commission on Resource
and Environmental Land Use (CORE) report was released. The plan introduced seven new protected areas for the East Kootenay region, raising the total percentage of protected area in the region from 3.2 per cent to 16.5 per cent.
15
years ago (2000): A study received by the Regional District of East Kootenay reported that the water quality of Lake Windermere was deteriorating. The study posited that if development continued to grow in the Upper Columbia Valley at the lake would become progressively less useful as a water source.
10
years ago (2005): Southeast Fire Centre weather forecaster Ron Lakeman predicted a busier fire season than normal, saying high pressure systems and the associate extreme fire seasons tend to follow two years after an El Nino winter. The winter of 2003 had been an El Nino.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2015 The Valley Echo
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Visit the Nissan Leaf gallery at DrivewayCanada.ca
Driving emission-free down Electric Avenue Driveway will spend the and interior improvements next few weeks taking a for another $5,000 and the spin down Electric Avenue SL adds leather seating and in a brand new 2015 Nissan alloy wheels for another LEAF. $3,000. And shortly after the VanThe Nissan Quick Charge couver International Auto Port (standard on SV and Show closes on March 29, SL) allows charging to 80 we’ll be handing the keys per cent capacity in 30 to one of these eco-friendminutes at public ly electric cars to a reader! The fuel efficiency charging stations, (See contest details.) using a DC fast of the four-door, Even if you don’t win the charger. There prize car, you might want will be additional five-seat LEAF is to do more than kick the calculated at the gas incentives for those tires on the emission free installing 220-volt equivalent of about vehicle as the BC Govfast chargers at ernment is set to renew home, which reduce 2.0 L/100 kms with its Clean Energy Vehicle charging time to five hours. a range of around incentive program. Details The fuel efficiency of the have yet to be revealed but 120 kms on a full four-door, five-seat LEAF the announced $7.5 million charge. is calculated at the gas total commitment suggests equivalent of about 2.0 Keith Morgan the instant rebate scheme L/100 kms with a range of will reduce the sticker pricaround 120 kms on a full es for all electric, plug-in hybrid and charge. The LEAF, which interestingly fuel cell vehicles by up to $5,000. stands for Leading, Environmentally The Nissan LEAF S edition starts at just friendly, Affordable, Family car, is now under $32,000, which, after the expectin its fifth model year. It topped 1,000 ed point of sale price reduction, puts sales in Canada late last year, making it the sedan at a competitive price point the country’s top-selling electric car. alongside small gas-powered family The 2015 Nissan LEAF models include cars. The SV adds a quick charge port Rear View Monitor as a standard feato the car, some additional technology ture; an available hybrid heater system
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that provides superior cold weather performance while consuming less energy; “B” drive mode increases regenerative braking during deceleration; and a standard charge port light and lock with a charge port door release button added to the intelligent key fob. Enhanced interior features on the 2015 LEAF model range from a standard leather-wrapped steering wheel to a black interior colour and sun visor extensions. Rear cargo space is 680L with the second row seat upright. There is 850L of cargo space with the standard 60/40-split rear seat folded down. EV-IT improvements for the 2015 LEAF model include an “Eco route” feature in the available navigation system that includes suggested power-saving alternative routes – plus Google’s local search. The Google Places search function allows Nissan LEAF owners to look for area restaurants, shops and other points of interest and browse user reviews using Google’s POI database to get the most up-to-date information at all times. Next week, we report on the drive and the practicality of ownership.
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