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Green leading Greens again DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com The Green Party of Canada is looking to make new headway in this year’s federal election and its returning candidate for Kootenay-Columbia, Bill Green, says that, if he wins, constituents’ needs will actually be heard in Ottawa. “(Kootenay-Columbia MP David) Wilks is a spokesperson for the government to this riding,” Green told The Valley Echo. “Not a representative who can speak to our interests.” Green accuses the Conservative Party of whipping it members to vote as a block, even if it goes against the welfare of a member’s constituents. “Green MPs can vote to the interests of their electorate, and David clearly can’t do that — he has to vote to the interest of the government, and that’s a profound breakdown of our democracy.” A recent example of Conservative overbearing is their effort to pass Bill

C–51, he said, which is of concern to many Conservative voters. In regards to Bill C–51, the federal government explains: “The world is a dangerous place and Canada is not immune to the threat of terrorism. Terrorist attacks on our own soil demonstrate that our law enforcement and national security agencies require more tools to keep pace with evolving threats, and to better protect Canadians here at home.” In a letter to the editor (see page 7), Wilks says the legislation was designed to “protect Canadians against jihadi terrorists who seek to destroy the very principles that make Canada the best country in the world to live.” The bill has been met with strong opposition, with demonstrations held in over 50 Canadian cities on Saturday, March 14th. Green said his party will diagnose the root causes of Canada’s greatest collective risk, and then build plans that See A3

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Possible boundary expansion eyed by Invermere council STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

The idea of Invermere expanding its municipal boundaries in the future garnered some attention during last week’s council meeting. During the Tuesday, March 10th meeting, a group of citizens upset at changes proposed in a draft OCP bylaw debated the pros and cons of boundary expansion with councillors (see the March 13th issue of The Pioneer for the full story), but the discussion also touched on where such expansion might occur. “Why not expand east (to the opposite side of Lake Windermere) where there is a tax base,” said councillor Paul Denchuk. An increased tax base, which would give the district an increased budget, was one reason councillors had put forward as a reason for expanding. “We need to be realistic about expanding to the east side of the lake,” said Invermere mayor Gerry Taft at the meeting. “Do the residents there want it? No. Would the regional district director for the area want it? No. Would there taxes go up? Yes.” Although Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Area F director Wendy Booth — whose jurisdiction includes in the east side of the lake — was not See A2

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at the meeting, The Valley Echo contacted her for her opinion on the matter. “Anything is possible for boundary expansion at some point in the future. I think the District of Invermere and the valley should be open to those discussions. However, I’m unable to speculate on what people’s views would be at this time. There is not enough information to make an informed decision,” said Booth. At the council meeting, Invermere resident Dale Wilker suggested expanding to Wilmer “where there’s a tax base already set to go.”

Wilker’s comment prompted little reaction at the meeting, but when The Valley Echo contacted RDEK Area G director Gerry Wilkie (Wilmer is part of Area G), he pointed out that Wilmer residents would want to be consulted on any such move. “The people of Wilmer would have significant concerns that would have to be addressed,” said Wilkie. “I wouldn’t hesitate to say they’re quite proud of their community as it is.” At the meeting, councillor Justin Atterbury said restricting the district’s boundaries by not expanding could have the effect of pushing home prices much higher. He pointed to Vancouver, where expansion is restricted by the geography of mountains and ocean,

and to Banff, where expansion is restricted not only by the geography of mountains, but also by the legal restrictions associated with being in a national park. “In both those places, these restrictions helped (home) prices to skyrocket,” said Atterbury, adding this has made living in such places unaffordable for low or even middle income families. “That’s been a big problem here,” he said. Several councillors and members of the public at the meeting voiced the opinion that if the district does expand, it should try to include more space for industrial activity rather than just expand for residential space. All councillors agreed that if boundary expansion were to occur, it would not be until some years down

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Invermere cross-section featured live on CBC Radio Dan Walton dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

CBC Radio hit the road last week when its morning show, Daybreak South from Kelowna, hosted three live broadcasts in the East Kootenay, including one from The Invermere Bakery. The local broadcast happened on Thursday, March 12th. Producers arranged to have many of the valley’s top-of-mind subjects discussed, from the controversy surrounding Jumbo Glacier Resort to the successes of local entrepreneurs. “The idea of speaking to a broad media like CBC that has a broad reach in order to get some fair and correct information out is an opportunity you always want to take,” said Grant Costello, senior vice president of Jumbo Glacier Resort. Host Chris Walker questioned Costello on the financial, legal, and engineering obligations required to make the project happen. The following day, Costello’s comments were used in a CBC article online titled, “Jumbo Glacier Resort faces funding uncertainties.” Costello feels as though the article poorly reflects the information he shared with Walker, claiming that CBC is not interested in economic development and has always taken a negative approach towards the development of Jumbo Glacier Resort. “They consistently ask the same five questions from what I call the Wildsight playbook,” he said. Amid the low oil prices and relatively low Canadian dollar, Invermere mayor Gerry Taft and Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce executive director Susan Clovechok were asked about how the valley is maintaining its tourism-driven economy. “Generally the outlook is cautiously optimistic,” Taft said. “Theoretically, a lower price at the pump and stronger U.S. dollar, people might be taking trips closer to home, and it’s becoming easier for Americans to travel north.” With its combination of guests and topics, Taft said CBC addressed a good cross-section of the community. District of Invermere event co-ordinator Theresa Wood was invited to make a plug for the Invermere Coffee Fest, which will be held for its second year between March 25th and 29th. “(The Invermere Coffee Fest was) able to reach a wider audience,” said Wood. “Daybreak is listened to over a very wide region, an audience we wouldn’t have had normally. I think it went great, it was very

Daybreak South host Chris Walker (far right) with The Visionary & The Ghost of Pynelogs cast members Barry Moore (far left) and Dorothy Isted who, along with the rest of the cast, performed the opening song of their operetta for the CBC live broadcast at The Invermere Bakery on March 12th. Photo by nicole trigg fast and over before I knew it.” Also featured was local brewmaster Shawn Tegart, who spoke about the growing success of the Arrowhead Brewing Company. “It was great; an honour to be on the show, and asked to be involved,” he said. Another one of the valley’s entrepreneurial claims to fame is Kootenay Bayou Hot Sauce whose founder Dale Hunt was also asked to be a part of the live Invermere broadcast. Over the past month, Hunt and his hot sauce have been featured on Shaw Cable, and were then discovered by Global Television, which broadcasted another segment on Kootenay Bayou. Hunt said that Daybreak host Chris Walker was out-

going and offered gentle conversation. “It was nice to be part of it,” he said. “It really gave us a lot of exposure.” Other locals interviewed on the show included artist Chloe Marson, Invermere Bakery owner Peter Banga, baker Andi Schoni, Valley Echo/Pioneer editor Nicole Trigg, and the entire cast of The Visionary and The Ghost of Pynelogs, which performed the operetta’s opening song. During its East Kootenay road trip, the team from Daybreak South also broadcast from Cranbrook and Revelstoke, and made stops in Kimberley and Brisco. A video of their travels along Highway 95 was shared on the Daybreak South Facebook page.

The Green Party’s platform for this year’s election has not yet been released, but won’t include any significant changes from their effectively address them. 2011 platform, he said. Those who agree with ideals of the Conservative Party will find One major tweak, however, will be made to the carbon fee, which many common values among the Green Party, he said, adding that will be more equitable. a healthy economy is measured by meaningful employment and “We’re taking a more comprehensive and finely tuned approach strong household incomes. with respect to international affairs and collective security of Ca“That is very much the focus of the Green Party, and making sure nadians.” that those jobs are here for the long term — not just creating shortRealistically, he admits, the Green Party is still in the phase of term fixes. We absolutely believe that the economy is of high priorbuilding itself as a credible alternative government. ity, but the foundation for that economy, now and into the future, “I can say this with some confidence: I don’t think we’re going to Bill Green has to be a healthy environment.” become the majority party in parliament.” Infrastructure which focuses more heavily on renewable resourcHowever, in the event of a minority government, the Green Party es will offer long-term employment solutions, Green said, and will lead to a has the potential to play a very strong role as part of a coalition. more efficiently run economy. Green finished third in the Kootenay-Columbia riding in the last election, re“Many communities have very leaky water systems; they’re wasting up to 30 ceiving 2,547 votes out of the 42,788 cast. Wilks won with 23,910, and Mark or 40 per cent through leakage,” he said. Tightening up the water system “will Shmigelski of the NDP placed second with 14,199 votes. result in improved flows in our streams and also improved water supplies in Unless it’s called sooner, the 42nd general election is scheduled for Monday, our communities.” October 19th. GREEN from A1

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Tourism and trampolines discussed DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com

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The Village of Radium Hot Springs held a regular council meeting on Wednesday, March 11th, and discussed their role on the Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Committee and Glacier Peaks Gymnastics’ occupancy of a public space. Councillor Ron Verboom led the meeting in the absence of mayor Clara Reinhardt. The Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Committee invited a representative from Radium to sit at the table for the discussion of a valley-wide signage proposal. Chief administrative officer Mark Read volunteered for the role, and said that some important signage is absent in certain parts of the valley. “The intent was to have better signage in

the village so that people can become aware and perhaps see some mapping to know how to get to backcountry trails,” he said. Glacier Peaks Gymnastic Centre Inc., a notfor-profit organization, requested that leasing fees for their trampoline room be waived over July and August, as the facility will be collecting little to no revenue from its Radium location. Read mentioned how the building didn’t garner much attention the last time it was offered for rent and that the same favour has been extended to Glacier Peaks before. Glacier Peaks are “anchor tenants who provide nice recreational activities,” said Read. “We haven’t had people banging at the door anyway,” Verboom said. A motion to waive the fees over the summer months passed unanimously. The next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 25th.

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VILLAGE OF RADIUM HOT SPRINGS NOTICE OF SITTING WATER & SEWER PARCEL TAX ROLL LOCAL CONSERVATION FUND The first sitting of the Parcel Tax Review Panel will be held at the Municipal Office, 4836 Radium Boulevard, Radium Hot Springs, B.C., on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 7:15 p.m. The Parcel Tax Review Panel may review and correct the Parcel Tax Roll and hear complaints on one or more of the following grounds: -an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll; -an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; -an error or omission respecting the taxable frontage of a parcel; -an improperly allowed or disallowed exemption. The Parcel Tax Roll will be open for inspection at the Municipal Office during regular office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) from Wednesday, March 11, 2015 to Wednesday, March 25, 2015. A complaint shall not be heard by the Review Panel unless notice of the complaint has been made in writing to the Chief Financial Officer of the Village of Radium Hot Springs, Box 340, Radium Hot Springs, BC, V0A 1M0, at least 48 hours prior to the time appointed for the sitting of the Review Panel. For further information contact the Village Office at 250-347-6455. Karen Sharp Chief Financial Officer

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STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com The Invermere Farmers’ Market this year will have to pay a higher fee to the district. Invermere councillors decided to bump up the fee it charges the market to operate, from $700 to $1,000, during its most recent council meeting on Tuesday, March 10th. The fee increase is intended, to help recoup (at least in small measure) some of the $40,000 spent repaving the road on which the market sets up from late May through to September. “We also need to be fair to existing businesses, some of which are in direct competition with some of the market vendors. These business owners pay tax and pay for a business licence, while the vendors don’t,” said Councillor Al Miller. Council members discussed the idea of charging a $25 business licence fee for each vendor (the normal business licence fee is $100), but decided it would be too bureaucratically complicated and unfair since some vendors at the market operate as businesses, while other booths are simply for educational purposes or for fundraising efforts by non-profit or student groups. In the end, councillors decided to simply raise the fee for the market as a whole and let the organizers decide how to disperse the cost. Also during the March 10th meeting, Invermere council approved a request from the Royal Canadian Legion Windermere District Branch to book the Invermere sign by the Athalmer Bridge for November 5th to November 11th on an ongoing basis each year, to help the Legion advertise Veterans’ Week. Invermere chief administrative officer Chris Prosser told council that in the past the district has traditionally allowed the Legion use the sign each year for this purpose, but on an informal basis. He cautioned councillors that use of that sign is highly coveted and they might want to consider just leaving the Legion’s use of it as standard practice rather than making it formal, since a formal agreement might set a precedent for many other groups wishing to use the sign. Council members were unsure such caution was necessary. “It’s not apples to apples. I can’t believe other groups would be bold enough to say, ‘You let the Legion use it, you should let us use it’,” said councillor Justin Atterbury. The other councillors present (councillor Greg Anderson was absent) all voiced similar opinions and the a motion to agree to the Legion’s request passed unanimously.

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Regional district backs Legacy trail, multi-use centre Steve Hubrecht steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors gave support to two major projects here in the Upper Columbia Valley during the most recent board meeting. During its Friday, March 6th meeting, the board decided to jointly submit an application along with the Columbia Valley Greenway Trail Alliance to the General Strategic Priorities Fund (which is administered through the Union of British Columbia Municipalities) to request funding for the Westside Legacy Trail. “It’s about the project. The board (of directors) has always been supportive of it. Trails can be economic drivers and are attractive to permanent residents, seasonal residents and visitors alike,” said RDEK chief administrative officer Lee-Ann Crane. “In looking for projects to support, the board looks for projects of regional significance and this is one. It would be of benefit to the entire Columbia Valley subregion.” The proposed paved trail would run along Westside Road from Invermere to Fairmont Hot Springs. The RDEK has indicated that the application is being made with the understanding that the legal framework for the RDEK to take over maintenance and ownership of the trail must be in place before any funding is accepted. The board also signed a letter of support for an application to the same fund for the new multi-use centre to be built in Invermere. “This is a project that has been deemed to be of importance to the (Columbia Valley) subregion,” said Ms. Crane. “Although the facility will be in Invermere it will help the rest of the area.” Volunteers of the Year Rural area volunteers of the year for the RDEK were announced at the meeting, including Terry and Shirley White (for RDEK Area F) and Vi Wittman (for Area G). See future issues of The Valley Echo and The Pioneer for more details.

Five-year financial plan The RDEK also formally adopted it 2015 to 2019 five-year financial plan at the meeting. The 2015 operating budget is $27.1 million. “The financial plan process is a detailed, in depth process that begins in October and involves detailed meetings and consultation. This year’s budget strikes a good balance,” said RDEK Chair Rob Gay in a press release on the plan. Different electoral areas of the RDEK will see different effects on their individual tax rates. While RDEK rural residents as a whole will see an average decrease of 0.2 percent in their tax levy, the Columbia Valley subregion will have an average increase of 6.9 per cent, mainly due to increased costs in the recreation services, including contributions to the multi-use centre in Invermere and a new zamboni for the Canal Flats arena. “Unlike a municipality that has one boundary and one set of taxpayers, different areas of the RDEK require different services and these are paid for only by the taxpayers of each specific service area,” said Gay in the release. “In addition, even though there may be increases in the requisition amount, new development in parts of the region can offset some of that impact on RDEK taxpayers.” New roof for the Eddie A letter of thanks will be sent from the RDEK to the Columbia Valley Recreation Society thanking it for reallocating $50,000 from an internally restricted reserve fund to help replace the roof at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena, and also asking them to contribute a further $50,000 for the project. Grants in Aid At the March 6th meeting, the board of directors dished out several discretionary grants in aid including at total of $750 to the Windermere Valley Youth Centre Society to help offset costs associated with attending the Youth Centre of Canada’s Annual Youth Conference; $1000 to the Wings Over the Rockies Festival; $1,250 to the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club for new ski equipment; $1,500 to the Lake Windermere Ambassadors; and $3650 to the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN).

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Human-caused fires raise concerns in Southeast B.C. Southeast Fire Centre Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

On Monday, March 9th, crews from the Southeast Fire Centre responded to four new wildfires, all of which were human-caused and therefore preventable. Two of the fires were the result of poorly planned open burning: • Wildfire Management Branch crews supported local RCMP members and fire departments at a fivehectare grass fire near Lind Creek in Greenwood. One home in the area was temporarily evacuated. • A 2.6-hectare fire just outside Baynes Lake was the result of industrial pile burning and the fire escaped into surrounding grassy areas. An 11-hectare fire west of Highway 95A and a 15-hectare fire 10 kilometres north of Cranbrook were likely caused by recreational activities, such as ATVs or dirt bike use. Anyone riding an ATV or dirt bike should check the condition of the muffler, stay on dirt paths and avoid tall grasses and weeds. Monday’s incidents are reminders for the public to remain vigilant with any recreational activities or open fires, and to ensure that they have contingency plans in place to extinguish any fire that may escape. The recent unseasonably mild temperatures, spring-like conditions and low relative humidity in the Southeast Fire Centre have increased the wildfire risk in all snow-free areas. Dried grass from last summer has not had the opportunity to renew itself due to cold overnight temperatures and so it is highly flammable.

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Alarmist or alarmed? Protesting Bill C-51

NICOLE TRIGG editor@invermerevalleyecho.com The Bill C-51 protests that took place across the country on March 14th in reaction to the Conservative government’s proposed anti-terrorism law could, on one hand, be easily dismissed as a vocal response by an extreme few who don’t represent the majority of Canadians. We saw a similar reaction to Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s omnibus budget bill in 2012 and while nothing could deter the government from flexing its majority muscle and pushing through the infamous Bill C-38 at the time, it did get people talking. Which, at the very least, is what Saturday’s

protests will achieve. Bill C-51, another sweeping legislation proposed by the Harper government, this time in the name of fighting terrorism, had protesters carrying signs warning of “Big Brother,” and speaking about the potential loss of civil liberties. In a world made increasingly smaller and less private by the Internet with more government control being legislated, any thinking member of a democracy will want to hear a lot of debate on any proposed laws that give police more power over the public, and the government more power over freedom of expression. Had Harper not taken such a strong stance against anti-pipeline environmentalists, the public outcry would have likely be

less (and had Harper had stricter laws on oil sands emissions, Obama would likely have supported Keystone, but that’s another story). Now, with Canadian activists feeling themselves labelled as terrorists, they’re taking this particular bill personally, and discussion on the true threat the bill is attempting to address is being lost. Reports in recent weeks of ISIS recruiting Canadians and sending them overseas, or of the Surrey couple accused of a Canada Day bomb plot, or of the shooting at Parliament Hill, reveal that Canada is not immune to terrorist violence. But if the government defines “terrorism” as any movement that opposes its political agenda, then there is definitely something to be alarmed about.

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Encouraging natural bighorn sheep migration

rban wildlife continues surrounding the sheep and Regional UNDOWN U to be a topic for discusdeer in the community. We had sion in the valley. In Radium 502 responses, which came to Hot Springs, the focus is on our a 29 per cent rate of return. bighorn sheep herd. This herd Thirty-two percent of responis migratory, spending most of dents were concerned about the summer and fall in Kootedeer aggression, while only nay National Park at high ele25 per cent were concerned vation habitats. In recent years, about sheep aggression. Larger LARA approximately 30 to 40 sheep percentages had personally have not migrated and have experienced damage to garspent the whole year in our vildens and property, which is atlage. In 2014, at least one ewe delivered her tributable to both sheep and deer. Of course, lamb in town. there are much higher numbers of sheep! This loss of migratory behaviour raises Approximately one quarter of the responconservation concerns for biologists, in- dents were permanent residents, while three cluding the potential for increased disease quarters were part-time residents. Permatransmission, damage to low elevation habi- nent residents were more likely to be “very tats by overgrazing, ingestion of non-native concerned” about aggressive deer. Other replant species and pesticides, and motor ve- sponses tended to be more balanced. hicle collisions. To address some of the concerns, we have In November 2013, the Village conducted secured funding to work with Kootenay Naa Wildlife Safety Survey in order to get an tional Park biologists to herd the sheep into idea of where our residents stood on issues the park before they start lambing in order

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to attempt to restore normal migratory patterns. We are also planning more sidewalk and street sweeping on the streets that the sheep spend more time on. This will be a reactive policy based on reports from staff and public and availability of staff and equipment. Parks Canada continues work to restore habitat areas with the hopes of encouraging the sheep herd to stay in the national park as opposed to coming down into the village. While the Village will continue to monitor incidents related to the deer, it has been determined that the mule deer population as a whole is not considered a problem at this time. However, there are one or two does that are being monitored for atypical, aggressive behaviour and may have to be dealt with by Fish and Wildlife in order to protect residents, visitors and their pets. Clara Reinhardt is the mayor of the Village of Radium Hot Springs and a Regional District of East Kootenay director for the Columbia Valley.

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“It’s really hard to draw the line. We all have a price to pay for freedom from terrorism, but sometimes things go too far. It’s a complex issue.”

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In defense of Bill C-51

DEAR EDITOR: Horrifically, as we have seen in Canada, the international jihadist movement has declared war on us. Canadians are being targeted by these terrorists simply because they hate our society and the values it represents. One only needs to look back over the past several weeks at the terrorist attacks in Ottawa and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu as well as attacks abroad in Australia and Paris, to see that the threat of radical Islamic extremism is a very real threat. As I travel throughout Kootenay Columbia, I hear constituents over and over saying that these threats require a strong response. That is why, under the strong leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, our Conservative government took action and brought forward the Protection of Canada from Terrorists Act and Anti-terrorism Act 2015, that protects Canadians against jihadi terrorists who seek to destroy the very principles that make Canada the best country in the world to live. Our government rejects the argument that every time we talk about security, our freedoms are threatened. Canadians understand that their freedom and security go hand in hand. Canadians expect us to protect both, and there are protections in this legislation to do exactly that. The fundamental fact is that our police and national security agencies are working to protect our rights and our freedoms, and it is jihadi terrorists who endanger our security and who would take away our freedoms. Providing national security agencies with new tools will ensure that gaps in sharing information about suspected terrorists does not limit their ability to prevent attacks on Canada or against Canadians. We as politicians do not enforce the law, but we have the duty to make sure that law enforcement has the necessary tools to keep Canadians safe. As a former RCMP officer, I can assure you that this government is doing everything in its power to continue to do just that. DAVID WILKS, MP KOOTENAY-COLUMBIA

DEMO DAY...

On Saturday, March 14th, demonstrations protesting Bill C-51, like this one at the Vancouver Art Gallery, took place across Canada. “This piece of legislation is a violation of our civil liberties and is unacceptable. It must be stopped,” said Paul Finch, Treasurer, BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) in a media release. “Canadians should not have to choose between security and their rights.” PHOTO COURTESY OF LEAD NOW

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Have faith in a better world

ith an early spring this year and the world we live in, good things Grow Your IFE in the valley, I feel a sense of always come of that. Do we, at times, urgency to get back outside and start take our internal and external health tending to the gardens. for granted? If we are being honest, I This weekend, I will crack open the think most would agree that we do. door to the garden shed and begin to Over these last few weeks, I have make sense of the clutter I made in the been reminded just how fragile our fall as I hurriedly put everything away. health can be as I watch a loved one I know the upcoming season will in the hospital, in and out of intense LIZABETH bring much joy and require energy pain. It breaks my heart to see such a and good health to do what I do in gentle and loving spirit be overcome my personal and professional life. with compromised health and discomfort. I feel anI know that my own health and the health of the gry I can’t fix it and make it all better, and annoyed natural world swings in the balance, always working at myself that it takes something like this to raise my to stay harmonized and optimal. own awareness around my own health. When we take the time to nurture ourselves, others See A13

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

at 250-342-9281 or email events@ invermere.net • 5:30 p.m.: Cooking with coffee with From Scratch.This hands-on cooking class features a dinner that you and the other students cook up with each menu item featuring coffee as an ingredient. $80, Visit MARCH 18TH- 25th InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register for the events. 18TH : WEDNESDAY • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.: Zumba Sentao, • 4 p.m.: SYC Netflix, Wifi and video Laird Gym, Invermere. games night. MAR 19TH– APRIL 1ST • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.: Zumba Sentao, Laird Gym, Invermere. • 5:30 - 8 p.m.: Columbia Valley 26TH : THURSDAY Chamber Of Commerce AGM at the • 4 p.m.: SYC hang out night. Bring Lions Hall/Chamber offices. your game ideas. • 4 - 9 p.m.: CV Cycling Society 19TH : THURSDAY Second Annual Cart Path Ascent • 4 p.m.: SYC hang out night. Bring and dinner at Copper Point Golf your game ideas. Course. CVCS members of all ages • 7 p.m.: CV Arts AGM at Pynelogs ride after 4 p.m., buffet after 7 p.m. Cultural Centre. Adult meal $26, under 13, $16, under 6 free. Contact Don at 342-3201 for 20TH : FRIDAY more information and headcount. • 6th Annual Canal Flats Curling • 5 p.m.: Stolen Church Tour with Funspiel, March 20th-22nd. Gerry’s Gelati. $15. Participants will • 5 p.m.: SYC movie night with not only get hands on opportunity popcorn. to roast coffee, they will also get to take a pound of the coffee they 21ST : SATURDAY helped roast to take home! Visit • 4 p.m.: Syndicate Rail Jam at InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register Panorama Mountain Resort. Please for the events. pre-register with Guest Services in • 7:30 p.m.: Lake Windermere Ski Tip Lodge. Cost $10 per person. Ambassadors celebrate World Water • 7 p.m.: SYC Foosball Tournament. Week showing the documentary film, • 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.: QuintEssence live Return of the River, at Safta’s Kitchen, at Christ Church Trinity. upstairs lounge. Snacks and bar available for purchase. Entry $10 at 22ND : SUNDAY the door. • 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.: Spring BBQ Spiel. $100/team includes dinner and 27TH : FRIDAY (meat) prizes. Register at the Curling • Canadian Cancer Society Spring Centre. Daffodil sale March 27th and 28th at • 7 - 9 p.m.: Trivia Nights at Bear’s Mountainside Market (Radium), AG Paw Bar & Grill, hosted by Norm Valley Foods & Sobeys (Invermere). MacDonnell. Sign up in teams of 4, Fundraising for life-saving research, win nightly prizes. patient support and public education. • March 27 and 28 Rink-to-Link 23RD : MONDAY competition. Golf and curling • 4 - 6 p.m.: SYC Employment competition. $240/team. Call 250Readiness Program. Must pre- 342-3315 or email invermerecurling@ register. shaw.ca to register. • Toby Creek Film Festival. At 24TH : TUESDAY Panorama Mountain Resort at • 5 p.m.: SYC Pinterest DIY night. Jackpine Pub. • 9 a.m.: Bean there, Packed That 25TH : WEDNESDAY with Kicking Horse Coffee. $15. A • 11 a.m.: Lake Windermere full facility tour of Kicking Horse Ambassadors AGM, at 625 4th Street. Coffee. See thier roasting and packaging facility, learn about • 4 p.m. SYC join us for March sustainable coffee production from a Birthday cake. fairtrade and organic approach. Visit • 5 p.m.: Coffee Fest in Invermere InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register from March 25th to 29th. For more for the events. information contact Theresa Wood • 11 a.m.: World Tour of Coffee with

Eagle Ranch. $15. Taste coffees from seven different countries. Discover what flavours distinguish different regions and countries. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register for the events. • 12 p.m.: Soup lunch at the Edgewater Legion. $6. Last Friday of each month. • 1 p.m.: Intro to Cupping with Eagle Ranch. $15. You will learn to evaluate coffees in a comparative setting and learn to identify the most essential flavour traits of coffees. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register for the events. • 3 p.m.: Behind the Label with Kicking Horse Coffee. Free. What is really behind “Certified Organic” and “Certified Fair Trade”. What does it mean, and why is it still such a good thing for coffee? Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register for the events. • 4 p.m.: Espresso Pulling, meet at Higher Ground downtown. $20. For professionals and home baristas, learn how to pull the perfect shot every time. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register for the events. • 4 p.m.: SYC Netflix, Wifi and Video games night. • 5 p.m.: Tea 101 with Invermere Bakery. $15. Participants will sample a white, green, oolong, black and pu-erh tea, and learn different methods to guarantee the perfect brew. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register for the events. • 7 p.m.: Milk Frothing, meet at Higher Ground downtown. $20. This is a hands on workshop. You will have the opportunity to try steaming, pouring, and latte art. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register for the events.

at the Radium Library. Pre-register. Limit 10 children. • 6 p.m.: Barista Jam at Safta’s. Join us for a fun evening of food, drinks, and a Latte Throwdown. This fun competition is open to baristas of all abilities, from home brewers to the pros. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register for the events. • 7 p.m.: SYC movie night with popcorn.

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• 9 a.m.: Manual Brew at Eagle Ranch $15. Jeremy will walk you through a variety of different manual brew methods including pourover, french press, aeropress. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register for the events. • 11 a.m.: Science Behind the Grind at Invermere Bakery, $10. Do an interactive tasting on understanding how the smallest change in grind can have a big effect on coffee extraction. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register for the events. • 1 p.m.: Coffee and Chocolate Pairing at Invermere Bakery. $15. Pair chocolate and coffee with complimentary and contrasting ﬂavours with the experts from Transcend Coffee. Visit InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register for the events. • 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. • 7:30 - 10 p.m.: Fern Lindzon Live, at Christ Church Trinity.

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• 5 - 6 p.m.: CV Figure Skating Club AGM at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. There will be a fun on ice skate session with supervision during the 28TH : SATURDAY meeting. All ages are welcome to • Lake Windermere Ambassadors come skate.Children under 19 must Shoreline Cleanup. In conjunction wear a helmet. with the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. BBQ at Kinsmen Beach at 31ST : TUESDAY 1pm to follow. • 7 p.m.: Wildsight AGM and ﬁlm • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Coffee Expo at Copper night at DTSS theatre. Admission by Point Resort. $5 in advance, $10 at donation. Featuring the ﬁlm Project the door. Coffee, tea, what goes in it, Wild Thing. Film starts at 7:30 p.m. and what it goes in. Come see it all at For more information call 341-3554 The Expo, plus lots of sampling. Visit or email invermere@wildsight.ca InvermereCoffeeFest.com to register APRIL 1ST : WEDNEDAY for the events. • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Peak to Valley • 5 - 8 p.m.: Egg Decorating at the challenge at Panorama Mountain Invermere Library. Supplies provided. Resort. All are welcome to this Drop-in, all ages welcome. Visit one-day challenge! $50 registration invermere.bclibrary.ca for more info. fee. For more information visit panoramaresort.com COMING SOON... • 10 a.m.: Easter Crafts with Vera

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Can a rodent restore a river?

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THE FOUNDATION of my community starts with you and me . . .

So, the short answer to the queshe history of the North AmeriBeneath the URFACE tion posed in the title of this article is can beaver (Castor Canadenyes! Beavers offer lessons on how to sis) as a national symbol of Canada work effectively to address growing is both fascinating and contentious. concerns of water quality, temperaExplorers once scoured the wilderture and salmon recovery, all within ness across the country to acquire the parameters of the natural habitat. its rich and waterproof fur pelt, Luckily for these popular rodents,the used to make top hats, which were invention of silk top hats has kept the all the rage in the 1600s and 1700s. EGAN fur trade at bay, allowing the North Today, the beaver is immortalized CONRAD KAIN CENTENNIAL SOCIETY: YOUTH CLIMBING CAMP American beaver to reestablish — on the Canadian nickel, the crest PHOTO CREDIT: PAT MORROW and ecosystems to reap — the inof the Canadian Pacific Railway Company and, perhaps most affectionately, the credible benefits of their work habits. RECREATION EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT ARTS SOCIAL SERVICES More interesting facts about beavers: Canadian winter delicacy of sugary fried dough • Dietary preferences: Beavers are herbivores popularly known as “beavertail.” But these symbols only graze the surface of the and enjoy eating leaves, twigs, bark and aquatic deeper historical impact beavers have had as vegetation. • Sensitive water-audio: Beavers are specially transformers of the Canadian landscape. Natural builders and industrious hydro-engineers, attuned to the sound of trickling water, so that the beaver’s preferred craft is to manufacture they can quickly patch up leaks to a dam before Partnering the TrueValley SportCommunity Foundation,Foundation since 2011. Since 2002, thewith Columbia has small reservoirs throughout watersheds. Inside water escapes. ACF has granted over $48,000 to local organizations for projects granted over $150,000 to local organizations to support recreational the flooded area, they build that support community developmentMost through sport,our programming and facility development. recently, their own lodge out of mud, including its most recentsupported grant for the sports equipment for Park the at community grants program Splash and Spray gravel and brush to protect Harry Sayers Elementary School Powerhours After-School Program. Kinsmen Beach, Toby Creek Nordic Club, Conrad Kain Youth Camp themselves from predators. and the Columbia Valley Swim Team. Of course, not everyone enjoys sharing living space with beavers as they have been known to redecorate backyards, helping themvalleyfoundation.ca abbotsfordcf.org communityfoundations.ca selves to trees for building their lodges. This is part of the rationale that has lead The Methow Beaver ReinLand Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of troduction Project in EastBeavers play an important role in restoring aquatic habitat. ern Washington to relocate Crown Land MIRAMICHI SALMON ASSOCIATION PHOTO “nuisance” beavers higher Take notice that Club the Alpine Club of Canada from Canmore, AB, has to applied to the of Forests, that the Alpine of Canada from Canmore, AB, has applied the Ministry • Buddy system: Sensing a threat, beaversTake use notice Ministry up in the watershed to habitat where they will of Forests, Lands and(MFLNRO), Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), KootenayPermit Lands and Natural Resource Operations Kootenay Region, for a Temporary the pad of their tail to smack the surface ofsituated the on Provincial thrive. Region, forCrown a Temporary Permit west situated on Provincial Crown located Glacier west of and land located of Radium, BC, near theland Stockdale Radium, BC, near the Stockdale Glacier and containing less than 12,000 hectares. The project is part of a long-term plan to re- water, warning other beavers before they themcontaining less than 12,000 hectares. cover Spring Chinook Salmon and Steelhead selves submerge into the water, where they can The for Lands for this application is Written 4405563.comments Written comments concerning this The Lands File thisFile application is 4405563. concerning this application should Trout in the Columbia River — endangered fish stay for up to 15 minutes. 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: BC, V1C 7G1 or e-mail to: AuthorizingAgency.Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca. Comments • Big teeth: Beavers’ teeth never stop growing, species that flourish in cold-water stream habiAuthorizingAgency.Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to April 12, will be received by MFLNRO up to April 12, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider tats. When encouraged to store water higher up which explains why they don’t wear down from 2015. MFLNRO may received not be able consider comments received after this date. Please visit comments afterto this date. Please visit: http://arfd.gov.ca/applicationposting/ http://arfd.gov.ca/applicationposting/index.asp → Search → Search by File Number: 4405563 for is in the watershed, project proponents found that chewing through trees! Their tooth enamel index.asp → Search → Search by File Number: 4405563 for more information. more information. beavers naturally helped to create desirable also loaded with iron, making their super-strong Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public aquatic habitat with lower water temperatures teeth appear orange. 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 More information on The Methow Beaver Projand restored stream complexity. With less water to these records submissions of a Freedom of Information (FOI) to request. (FOI)requires request.theVisit http://www.gov.bc.ca/freedomofi nformation learn Visit more was being stored in snowpack and glaciers, surface ect can be found at ecotrust.org. This article http://www.gov.bc.ca/freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions. about FOI submissions. and groundwater storage created by beavers inspired by the PBS Nature feature “Leave it to become essential water “savings accounts,” pro- Beavers.”You can find the episode on their webtecting biodiversity and increasing resilience to site at pbs.org/wnet/nature. Beneath The Surface is based on the principle that climate change. For some First Nations cultures, the Totem Bea- there is often more to know than what is visible ver symbolizes the value of hard work and teach- from the “surface” of an issue. If there is something es people to use their abilities productively, to be that concerns you about the lake and you want to resourceful and persistent. The innate talents of get to the “bottom of it,” call Lake Windermere Amthe beaver to build have been conjured in sto- bassadors program co-ordinator Megan Peloso at rytelling to represent creativity, co-operation and 250-341-6898 or email info@lakeambassadors.ca and inspire the next column! the importance of teamwork.

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Amanda is very pleased to call the Columbia Valley home and looks forward to living and working here. She enjoys the breathtakThe only constant in life is ing scenery and friendly, acceptchange and our community newspaing small-town atmosphere. pers are no different. Amanda brings many years of With Dean Midyette taking over as experience with her to The Valley publisher of both newspapers and Echo and The Pioneer. Angela Krebs moving into a new role From 2001 to 2005, she worked selling our magazines and special pubfor The Brunswick News as a Sales lications exclusively, Amanda Nason is and Account Manager. joining our team as the new newspaIn 2006, she moved into the role per advertising sales representative. of Sales Manager for a telecomPlease welcome Amanda when she munications company,which she drops by to introduce herself. held until 2009 when she made the Amanda moved to Radium Hot The Valley Echo welcomes adver- switch to real estate and financial Springs from New Brunswick in August tising sales representative Amanda management. 2013 with her now-husband. Strategic planning is one of her Since her very first day here, she Nason to the team. Photo by NICOLE TRIGG strongest attributes. She looks forgained some wonderful friendships anbd married her husband in August 2014 (they have ward to lending her extensive expertise to her clients. three grown children all living on the West Coast).

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The Valley Echo bids a sad farewell to reporter Dan Walton who is moving on to a bigger audience with the Penticton Western News. His vibrant photography will be missed, but never fear â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you can catch his camera-based artistry at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre this summer from July 7th to 19th, when his work will be featured as part of Pynelogsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ongoing artist series throughout the spring and summer seasons. Clockwise from top left: the night sky above CastleRock Estates; the train tracks alongside the Columbia Wetlands; the Columbia River snaking through the wetlands; downtown Invermere; the sun peeking through the clouds beyond Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena in Invermere; Mount Nelson rising to meet the sky. Photos by Dan Walton

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arch has been a good month for the B.C. NDP, and it’s been a while since I’ve been able to say that. Opposition critics fired a shot amidships at the B.C. Liberal government when they began questioning the lack of progress by the new Auditor General for Local Government. This experimental vessel was launched in Premier Christy Clark’s leadership campaign, and two years after it set sail, it is listing, taking on water and in danger of sinking. The original idea was to expand the B.C. Auditor General’s office so it OM could check the financial performance of local governments too. Business groups were concerned about municipal taxes going up too quickly, with staff growing even as the province grappled with a hiring freeze. Mayors and councillors began to talk of mutiny over that plan, protesting that their budgets are already required to balance and are subject to annual audits. But this will be “performance auditing,” Clark insisted, not just making sure the figures add up. It will determine the public is receiving “value for money” on projects like arenas and services like police, by comparing different communities’ results. A new AGLG office opened in Surrey. The “value for money” promise is on the rocks. The government appointed a quasi-independent board (hello, BC Ferries and TransLink) that hired chartered accountant Basia Ruta, a veteran of the federal Auditor General office who had also served as chief financial officer at Environment Canada and had done local government audits in private practice. NDP local government critic Selina RobinThis experimental vessel was son started asking why this office has spent launched in Premier Christy $5.2 million and produced only one audit out of a promised 18. Community Minister Coralee Clark’s leadership campaign, Oakes, a former Quesnel councillor in her first and two years after it set sail, it cabinet post, allowed that there had been some is listing, taking on water and rough water but there is smooth sailing ahead. Then came a big leak, in the form of a “work in danger of sinking. environment review” of the good ship AGLG that was given to the NDP by a seasick crew member. It described chaos below decks, with “shifting priorities and unclear direction,” as well as “wasted time and work” and “inefficient use of consultant and staff resources.” Worse, the review noted a human resources monitor had been stationed at the office for most of January to maintain a “respectful workplace for all employees.” “A peacekeeper,” as NDP leader John Horgan described the grim scene. “This is like we’re in Cyprus.” Then it was confirmed that when the AGLG board tried to conduct a performance review, Ruta’s response was to hire a lawyer. Ruta seems to be decisive when protecting her job, if not when hiring, running the office or meeting her own work targets. Whatever goodwill had been restored with local governments over this experiment is likely gone. Municipal staffers have been dealing with new auditor demands as their councils grind away at their own budgets, and now they see signs that what they have contributed may well have been swept overboard. Oakes remains on deck, eyes fixed on the horizon. An audit of capital procurement in Rossland is finally scheduled to be done by the end of March, she said. Similar reports on Delta and Sechelt are due in April. The latest revision of that schedule is underway, no doubt in another series of long, acrimonious meetings. Clark addressed the situation in her last question period before the legislature’s spring break this week. She didn’t have a lot to say about the AGLG’s voyage of the damned, mostly familiar rhetoric about “lower taxes, less red tape” and so on. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca. B.C.

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Please take a moment today and reflect on what you can shift to better support your health and vitality. Enjoy these days of spring and know that each one of us gets to play an important role in the health of the natural world both locally and globally. What we do today for ourselves and the world is part of the legacy we leave for the generations to come.We can have faith that it just keeps getting better and better. Elizabeth Shopland is a horticulturist for Homefront Essentials Gardening, a Certified Solution Focused Coach, author and speaker, and the owner of Banyan Tree Solutions. She can be reached at 250-342-8978 or btswellness.com.

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Parks Canada was managing a grass fire in the Redstreak Benches on Friday, March 13th as part of the ongoing restoration in that area. Pictured: A helicopter collects water from an inflatable pool before dropping it in an area where flames were being contained. Photo by dan walton

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B.C. minimum wage to be tied to inflation TOM FLETCHER Black Press

B.C.’s minimum wage is going up by 20 cents in September, and will see annual increases to match the B.C. consumer price index each September after that. It’s the first increase since 2012, when the current wage of $10.25 was set. Jobs Minister Shirley Bond said this year’s increase reflects what would have taken place if indexing to inflation had been in place at that time. The lower minimum wage for restaurant and pub servers is being retained, going from $9 to $9.20 in September. The discount from the general minimum wage will remain at $1.25 per hour to account for tips earned by servers, Bond said. Piece rates for seasonal piece workers are to receive proportional increases, as are day rates paid to live-in camp counsellors and residential caretakers at apartment buildings.

B.C. is the last province in Canada to move to an automatic formula for setting the minimum wage. The annual increase will be announced each March based on the previous year’s consumer price index, and will take effect each September to give small businesses time to prepare. In the case of negative inflation, which the province experienced briefly in recent years, the minimum wage would not be decreased. Bond said she expects continued debate on the wage rate, led by the B.C. Federation of Labour, which is calling for an immediate increase to $15 an hour. Naomi Yamamoto, B.C.’s minister of state for small business, said consultation with business was clear that employers want predictable increases, not large jumps. The September increase amounts to about two per cent, keeping B.C.’s minimum wage higher than Alberta and Saskatchewan’s $10.20 an hour. Using a similar formula, Ontario’s minimum wage rose to $11 an hour last year.

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

2010 — Larry Logan tees off on the first day of the season for the Windermere Valley Golf Course. Larry, his wife Sally and his brother Bryan were the first golfers of the year. ECHO FILE PHOTO

years ago (1965): There was much talk in the valley about the business case for developing the valley’s then-nascent ski industry. Panorama Ski Hill Company secretary Karl Strobl told a meeting of the Invemermere Bussiness Association that Panorama was fast approaching the stage at which it would be able to offer shares for purchases. Development plans — including a T-bar lift and a chalet for overnight accomodation, and dining — were also discussed.

years ago (1970): Local ski racer Ron Hunt travelled to Whistler to particpate in the MacDonald Cup race. He did the valley proud, finishing fourth overall in the C class and 14th overall in the B class.

years ago (1975): Mineral King mine announced it was immediately suspending all operations and laying off all staff. Company

president Lloyd Wilder told the Echo that the decision came a result of the the inability of the mine and concentrator to reach full production.

years ago (1985): Valley sheep breeder Helen Annis was given special recognistion by the Canadian Sheep Breeders Association. The honour came for what the association termed her outstanding contribution to the sheep industry.

years ago (1995): The Columbia Basin Trust topped the $1 billion mark (in total spending) given out to the Upper Columbia watershed region. The milestone was passed during the 31st anniversary of the Columbia River Treaty.

years ago (2000): The new Christ Church Trinity building on 7th Avenue was creating a stir in town, both for its impressive appearance and usefulness as a church on Sundays, reli-

gious holidays and other special events, as well as its excellent acoustics as a concert hall. John Cronin and Gord Askey said it was “the bees’ knees” and hard to beat as a venue for musical performances.

years ago (2005): A valley resident was caught by surprise by the rapidly melting ice on Lake Windermere. A man (who went unnamed in the Echo story to save embarassment) was trying to tow his ice fishing shack off the lake when his truck went partially through the ice. Although the newspaper kept his name out of the public eye, the man suffered a good deal of humiliation at the hands of a crowd on curious onlookers, who had walked out onto the ice to observe the attempt to recover the truck. Those at the scene speculated that with spring approaching, there might be little that could be done to save the truck unless a sudden snap of cold weather made the ice firmer.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Bangladesh capital 6. Ed Murrow’s home 9. L. Lamas’ mother Arlene 13. 9th Hindu month 14. Barbary sheep 15. Olive genus 16. Repast 17. Into the air 18. Droops 19. Land of Enchantment 21. Yes _____ Bob 22. Gross revenue 23. Scottish woolen cap 24. Initials of “Girls” star 25. WGBH or WNET 28. A. Hamilton 29. Skin lesions 31. Mures river city 33. Phone counselling volunteer 36. Restaurants 38. Deerfield, Il Christian Un. 39. Gland secretion 41. Trace the outline of 44. Give advice, explain 45. Male parents 46. One point N of due E 48. Radioactivity unit 49. Equally 51. “Rubber Ball” singer Bobby 52. 93562 54. Bird confinement status 56. Daniel Boone’s state 60. Burn the surface of 61. Hillsides (Scot.) 62. Swiss river 63. Stir to anger 64. Political action committees 65. Ajitesh ___, Cricket player 66. In bed 67. Miles per hour 68. Checkmating game

14. Estranges 17. Wheel shafts 20. Take in solid food 21. Indian frocks 23. Hill (Celtic) 25. Singular of 64 across 26. Small nail 27. Strongboxes 29. White dessert wines 30. Curved cavalry sword 32. Dropped off a package 34. __ Farrow, actress 35. Class of comb jellies 37. Begat 40. __ student, learns healing 42. Born of 43. Very dark blacks 47. Midway between N and NE 49. Capital of Ghana 50. Indian term of respect 52. Impart knowledge 53. 4th Hindu month 55. Strong air current 56. Hunting device 57. One who is wise 58. Amounts of time 59. Soft-finned fishes 61. Beats per minute 65. Carrier’s invention

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CLUES DOWN 1. Musical “____ Yankees” 2. “CIA Diary” author Phil 3. Chew without swallowing, as of tobacco 4. Steadies 5. Article 6. Slang for lots of reptiles 7. True toad 8. Be in session 9. For measuring doses of radiation 10. Winged 11. 1770-1831 German Philosopher 12. Emitted coherent radiation

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 A debate forces you to reconsider some long-held opinions. Use this time to reflect on your point of view and if there is anything you might want to change.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 A rush of adrenaline this week will help you sail through any projects that need completion, Leo. Take a break every now and then so you don’t burn out.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, try not to over-think things this week. Sometimes the simplest solution to a problem is the best solution. Keep this in mind at the office..

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Life gets better and better as the week goes on, Taurus. Expect a few obstacles, but remember there’s nothing you cannot tackle, especially when you get some help.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you and a superior at work are seeing eye-toeye this week. This could mark the beginnings of a great partnership, so continue to work hard.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, a distraction this week proves so fascinating that you neglect other responsibilities. While you may like a challenge, don’t let it consume your life.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 A situation arises at work that evokes strong emotions among your coworkers. Stay neutral on the issue until you have had enough time to gather more information.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you will sort out a complex problem in due time. Don’t let any initial struggles to find a solution keep you down. Continue to focus on the bigger picture..

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 You yearn for privacy this week, Aquarius. Make the most of any opportunity to seek out a quiet corner and spend some time deep in reflection and thought.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 A recently started relationship is going great, Cancer. Now might be a great time to take the next step with your special someone. Expect this person to share your feelings.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, use this week to address an unresolved issue. Tackle every project thrown your way head-on and with vigor. Others will notice your efforts.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Chores are completely unappealing this week, Pisces. But they must get done one way or another. Delegate some tasks.

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