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Seems like an eery nighttime image straight out of a Halloween tale, but this photograph was in fact taken just last week, on Wednesday, August 26th, when wildfire smoke was still covering the Columbia Valley — and it’s an early morning shot of the sun rising up over Mount Swansea. PHOTO BY ANDY STUART-HILL

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Sunchaser case likely before courts in early 2016 STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com The class-action lawsuit started by Sunchaser Villas timeshare owners against the property’s management company is scheduled to finally go to court early next year. The primary legal proceeding is set for a threeweek trial in Vancouver starting January 4th, 2016, according to Northwynd Resort Properties Ltd. representative Brenda Behan, and the claimants’ lawyer Michael Geldert. Mr. Geldert said things have been busy with the case and that more than 3,200 individual timeshare owners he represents will be glad to see the issue finally come to court. “(The owners) are looking to hold the resort manager accountable for its management of their time-share investmens,” he said. “As this is an ongoing legal matter, we (Northwynd) have no further comment,” said Ms. Behan. The case began when more than 1,000 timeshare owners at Sunchaser Villas in Fairmont Hot Springs entered into a class-action lawsuit against Northmont Resort Properties Ltd. in a dispute over a

More than 3,000 timeshare owners of Sunchaser Vacation Villas in Fairmont have organized a class action lawsuit against property managers Northmont Resort Properties. File photo costly renovation project at the 18,950 unit villas. Northmont is a subsidiary company of Northwynd. Sunchaser Villas was initially managed by a company called Fairmont Resort Properties Ltd., but that company filed for bankruptcy in 2008. Northwynd Resort Properties Ltd. then purchased Sunchaser from creditors, and now manages it

through Northmont. After the takeover, Northmont said that under previous management, owners had been paying unsustainably low maintenance fees and that a large renovation project would be required. Owners were given the option to either pay $4,195 to keep their timeshare unit, or $3,168 to opt out. The case has already been in court, with the B.C. Supreme Court having upheld Northmont’s ability to impose those fees in a 2013 ruling, followed by an appeal in which the B.C. Court of Appeal then reversed that decision. According to Mr. Geldert lawsuits of this nature normally last between one and 1.5 years, and that precedent has been set for similar lawsuits in B.C. and Alberta going back to the 1990s. “The timeshare industry has always seemed to have issues with resort managers who, for whatever reason find themselves between a rock and a hard place, and they start making decisions that ultimately attract some liability and concern on behalf of the people they are responsible for managing,” Mr. Geldert had previously told The Echo. The legal case has been ongoing since 2013.

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SWEET SUMMER MEMORIES... Invermere local Joe Lucas took a trip out to Thunderwater Lake — an impressive glacier-fed lake) on August 11th, which is a challenging hike located in the Forster Creek drainage near the Dave White Memorial Cabin. PHOTO BY JOE LUCAS

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“It’s a lot more than what we used to do,” said Buzz Harmsworth on our lake monitoring trip on August 25th. As a Conservation Officer based out of Invermere from 1965 to ‘98, Buzz did his share of water sampling. Still, it had been several years since he toured around the lake and, upon closer inspection, he declared “the lake is changing, natural or not.” Although a red sun and smoky cover hovered over us — remnants of wildfires blazing outside of the valley — visibility was fairly intact. In comparison, water was clear and surface conditions calm. Our highest turbidity reading was 1.66 NTU at the South Station, well within the objective of 5 NTU (set to protect recreational water quality and aquatic life). Thank you once again to Gavin Jacobs for navigating!

Volunteer of the Week: Buzz Harmsworth, Invermere, B.C.

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Residents and long weekend visitors in town interested in learning more about the valley’s many organized sports and recreation groups should check out the District of Invermere’s formal recreation web page. The website — www.cvrec.ca — has been running for about 10 years and features just about all the recreation activities and programs available. “It provides a clearing house for any information to do with recreation opportunities in the valley. It’s great for parents of kids or really anybody, no matter what age,” said Invermere chief administrative officer Chris Prosser, adding the site was initially started thanks to funding from the Vancouver Olympics-related Legacy Now organization.

The site was previously run by Invermere soccer club organizer Bob Gadsby, before he turned it over to the district to run about five years ago. Activities covered on the site include local baby-tot programs, College of the Rockies recreation programs, badminton, baseball, biking and cycling, the local climbing wall, curling, dance, figure skating, fitness, gymnastics, hockey, judo, karate, kickboxing and muay thai, running-walking, skiing, slo-pitch, soccer, swimming, tennis and yoga. Each activity has its own page on the site, and there are also pages detailing information on recreation facilities and parks in the area. Organized recreation groups not listed on the site can get their own web page at no charge. Those interested should contact the district office to learn more by calling 250-342-9281.

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School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) P.O. Box 430, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: (250) 342-9243 • Please check our website for information for students and parents about going Back-To-School on September 8, 2015 www.sd6.bc.ca

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Breanne Massey breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com There’s a helping hand out there for social leaders who have been tasked with paying it forward in their communities. The Columbia Basin Trust is offering grants for projects that will improve the overall quality of life in Basin communities by tackling social issues, and improving the environment and youth leadership. “Every year we’re impressed with the quality and breadth of projects brought forward to us,” said Lisa Kilpatrick, CBT senior manager for the delivery of benefits. “Thank you to everyone who develops ideas to support our residents, communities and environment. We look forward to seeing what results come from this fall’s intake.” The deadline for the Social Grants program, which helps fund community or regional projects that can improve social well-being within the Basin, is Monday, October 5th. It is geared toward addressing social issues in communities and regions that have been deemed as social priorities. The Environment Grants program is geared toward funding projects that help advance environmental education and

Apply Now! Get in touch with us about applying for a grant. Supported by CBT, the Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey is using citizen scientists to help the area achieve Important Bird Area status. Intakes for the Trust’s social, environment and youth grants are now open. Photo submitted awareness about ecosystems, climate and water. The deadline to apply for Environmental Grants is Monday, October 19th. Lastly, there will be a Monday, November 2nd deadline for applicants who are interested in Youth Grants to help support youth leadership, engagement or employment opportunities. For more information about the application deadlines or the programs, visit www. cbt.org or call 1-800-505-8998.

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Arena flooring project progresses in the Flats Kevin Nimmock kevin@invermerevalleyecho.com

A lone resident was in attendance at the Village of Canal Flats’ regular council meeting on August 24th. The village’s last summer meeting covered arena flooring, road maintenance and community pride. Canal Flats received three applications for its arena flooring project. Affordable Floors, Cranbrook Flooring and Fitz Flooring Ltd. submitted bids for the project, each citing different budgetary requirements. Chief Administrative Officer Brian Woodward put forward a recommendation that the contract be awarded to Affordable Floors, whose $10,489.81 bid was over $3,500 cheaper than its closest competition. In response to a question by Councillor Karl Sterzer asking if the village has a policy to always pick the cheapest quote, Woodward said, “If it is for a sack of hammers, yes.” “This is more complicated, so we do not necessarily have to go with the lowest quote,” Woodward said. “(Affordable Floors) came highly recommended.” Affordable Floors was the only company to propose using ProBoard, rather than plywood, which is typically less expensive. “It seems weird to me that we asked for a quote

on plywood and they gave a quote on ProBoard,” Sterzer said. Council ultimately decided to make its project requirements clearer in the future, and to accept Affordable Floors’ application. Work on the arena was set to start on August 31st.

the road and creeping out,” he said.

Pride in the Flats The village’s new Community Pride and Celebration Committee met for the first time, prompting a vote from council to approve meeting minutes, terms of reference and membership. Ditching and maintaining “Basically, we decided we would try to put on a During Woodward’s financial report, council asked fall fair that will include an artisan market (and) as questions about the village’s expenditures. many vendors as we can get,” said Councillor Erin Councillor Paul Marcil’s inquiry centred around Gornik, who was appointed chair of the committee. Canal Flats roads. “So far, we have 11 vendors signed up. There will “For the ditching, is that part of the budget for high- also be games for kids.” way work? What are we doing there and why? It just Beyond the fair, Mayor Ute Juras, who is also a seems like crews have been member of the commitout there a long time.” tee, said the new group We decided we would try Based on Woodward’s rewill strive to bring spirit to to put in a fall fair that will port, the village has spent the village on a consistent include an artisan market and as $8,812 on ditching since basis. January. The budget calls many vendors as we can get. “After the fair concludes, erin gornik for $20,000 to be spent by the committee will meet to canal flats councillor the end of the year. decide how we can put on “We are maintaining the more events throughout ditching to make it look as though we care,” Wood- the year,” Juras said. “Not huge things, just fun comward said. munity events.” According to Sterzer, this year’s roadside mainteAs approved by council, the committee’s members nance has not gone unnoticed by locals. are Karen Flowers, Holly Pietrosky, Amber Byklum, “People keep telling me they are hearing a lot less Chris Breton, Sylvie Hoobanoff, Juras and Gornik. brakes squealing due to deer hiding in bushes along

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PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR 2016 Applications may be submitted by organizations which might be eligible for a Permissive Tax Exemption at the Municipal Office, 8866 Grainger Road. A Permissive Tax Exemption is a means for Council to support organizations within the community which further council’s objectives of enhancing qualifty of life and delivering of services economically. A Permissive Tax Exemption is strictly at the discretion of the Village of Canal Flats Council. The application are for a full or partial tax exemption for 2016 property taxes as per regulations set out in the Community Charter. To be eligible, nature of the organization must be: - Not-for-profit organization - Charitable or philanthropic oranization - An athletic or service club or association - Partner of the municipality by agreement under s.225 of the Community Charter - Other local authority - Organization eligible under s.220 statutory - exemption (eg public worship, senior home) Deadline for the receipt of applications is September 9, 2015. Please call our office at 250-349-5462 if you require any additional information. Brian Woodward, Director of Finance

Breanne Massey breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com The offensively hot summer temperatures in the Columbia Valley can be life-altering for animals that are left inside of vehicles In as little as 20 minutes, it can be a matter of life or death, and also result in charges under B.C.’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, as being exposed to extremely hot conditions can deprive animals of adequate ventilation to live. It is one of the toughest penalties in Canada, with maximum of $75,000 in fines and a two-year imprisonment. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act allows SPCA officers to enter and retrieve trapped animals from cars to prevent further distress. “BC SPCA has received more than 1,200 calls about animals left in hot vehicles this summer, and that number is on the rise, and already higher than the approximately 1,100 calls the SPCA responded to in 2014,” said Marcie Moriarty, BC SPCA chief prevention enforcement officer. “The BC SPCA wants to remind everyone

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Black Press newspaper editors throughout the Kootenay-Columbia riding have conspired to bring their readers an indepth Elections 2015 feature leading up to the October 19th Canadian federal election. For six weeks, the five candidates in the riding — David Wilks of the Conservative Party, Don Johnston of the Liberals, Wayne Stetski of the NDP, Bill Green of the Green Party and Christina Yahn of the Libertarian Party of Canada — will be invited to respond to two weekly questions — for a total of 12

— over the course of the six-week Q&A feature. Their answers will be printed in Black Press papers in Revelstoke, Golden, Nelson, Fernie, Creston, Cranbrook, Kimberley and, of course, here in the valley. We are hopeful all five candidates will accept our invitation and agree to participate in the spirit of encouraging interest in this year’s election and voter turnout. A similar Q&A feature was published over four weeks in The Echo last fall in the lead-up to the November 15th municipal election, and was so well-received by readers that all four weeks of the Q&A were published simultaneously in the last

issue of The Pioneer prior to election day. In order to ensure the largest audience possible for this new Elections 2015 feature, it will be published each week in The Pioneer (being the free paper with a wider circulation) starting Friday, September 11th and ending Friday, October 16th. The Echo will continue its own election coverage in the form of ongoing news stories from a local angle. Between the two Columbia Valley newspapers, we hope to provide, to the best of our ability, as much information as possible so readers can make an informed decision when it comes times to cast a vote.

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Regional The Board then applied criAt our July meeting, the UNDOWN U teria to the each new project Regional District of East Kooon the wish list: how they fit tenay (RDEK)Board adopted into our regional sustainabilan 18-month Strategic Priity strategy, public support orities Plan (July 1st, 2015 to for the project, was it a new December 31st, 2016). Basiproject, was there funding cally, this is the work plan for the project, were external for RDEK staff, outside of partners required, and was day-to-day operations. ENDY there a sense of urgency for The Board and senior manthe project to be completed. agement worked for several The final Strategic Priorimonths fine-tuning this plan and ensuring that it was reasonable in terms ties Plan is a three-page document that sets project work for RDEK staff for the of staff capacity and financial resources. We started with a “wish list,”which in- next 18 months. Items of interest for the cluded about 70 different projects from Columbia Valley include: • Construction of a water reservoir for throughout the region. We then looked at the status of projects that were carried Windermere • Fairmont Creek Flood Control – comforward from the previous plan and evaluated them in terms of completion and plete Phase 1 and secure funding for Phase 2 • Radium Resort and Dry Gulch Fire – meeting community needs. For the most part, incomplete projects process to purchase a water tender • Edgewater School Path – assume refrom the previous plan were carried forward and the staff time remaining avail- sponsibility for maintenance under Area G Parks service able was allocated to new projects.

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• Westside Legacy Trail – assume responsibility for maintenance once Trail is constructed • Toby Benches Official Community Plan • Investigate construction of transfer stations in/near Invermere and Radium, Invermere Library – if new building, examine funding options and undertake public consultation • Treated water for Windermere • Columbia Valley Recreation Service — boundary extension to the north • Rushmere Fire Service – examine possibility of providing fire service While we do our best to follow this plan, there is a degree of flexibility built into it for new projects that are deemed urgent. To take on new projects, the Board either has to increase capacity (usually means adding more staff) or postpone a project already in the plan. 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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What do you think of stricter penalties for those caught leaving dogs locked in cars on hot summer days?

“It’s a terrible thing to do. It is a crime.”

“Dogs just shouldn’t be locked in cars on hot summer days.”

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“I agree there should be strict consequences. It’s sad to think that we have to have laws to get this across.” Brenda Vickers

LETTERS LETTERS Wait for Celebrate BC Farmers Appreciation Week WINDOWS with ‘Ode To A Farmer’ poetry contest 10 Dear Editor:

Dear Editor: For the past few weeks, my computer has been receiving messages offering me a free upgrade of Microsoft’s new operating system WINDOWS 10. A couple of days ago, I decided to accept their offer to replace WINDOWS 8.1. I followed all their instructions and now my recently purchased laptop is completely inoperable. The screen flashes on and off and I cannot engage the software. Judging by the long wait times offered by Microsoft when I phone them for help, I suspect I am not the only victim. I’m sure WINDOWS 10 will turn out to be a worthwhile operating system, but I would advise everyone to wait a while before trying to install it. SEBASTIAN BELL WILMER

As part of the annual Farmers Appreciation Week, September 12th to 19th, the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) is inviting British Columbians to submit their original poems to honour our local farmers. Writers of all levels are encouraged to submit their agricultural themed-poems to the third annual Ode To A Farmer Poetry Contest by Sunday, September 13th. The grand prizewinner will receive a $150 gift certificate to spend at the B.C. farmers’ market of their choice. Regional winners from the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Kootenay Rockies, Northern British Columbia, Thompson Okanagan, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains and Vancouver Island will also be chosen and awarded $50 gift certificates. Submissions are being accepted online (find the link at www.bcfarmersmarket.org or go directly to http://goo.gl/By02y8) or by mail (ATTN: Poetry Contest, BC Association of Farmers’ Markets, 203-2642 Main Street, Vancouver, B.C. V5T 3E6). “Whether it be a haiku, sonnet, or limerick, we are looking for people to use their creativity through words to show their appreciation of local farmers who contribute greatly to our communities, health and well being,” says Georgia Stanley, BCAFM’s communications manager. “There is a great tradition of writers finding inspiration from the land that is continued through the Ode To A Farmer contest,” says Tamara Leigh, president of the BC Farm Writers’ Association, and contest judge. “I look forward to seeing how people connect creatively with food and farming, and bring it to life in their poems.” Along with the Ode To A Farmer Poetry Contest, the public can enjoy various activities in celebration of Farmers Appreciation Week that highlight the contribution B.C. farmers and local food make to our lives. From parades and musical tributes, to farm equipment displays, there are events for people of all ages to enjoy at farmers’ markets across B.C. throughout the week. The BCAFM is a not-for-profit association that represents 125 farmers’ markets across the province and works to support, develop and promote farmers’ markets in all regions of BC. For more information on the BCAFM or to find a farmers’ market near you, visit www.bcfarmersmarket.org. GEORGIA STANLEY COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER BC ASSOCIATION OF FARMERS’ MARKETS

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Rockies shine in first exhibition game STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

The Columbia Valley Rockies Junior B boys hockey team is back on the ice, playing a few exhibition games before the start of the regular season and showing some promise for the year to come. The first exhibition game was held last weekend, and the Rockies managed to crush the Golden Rockets 5-0 on August 30th. “Golden’s just hurting for numbers,” said Rockies general manager Ross Bidinger. “We went up there and played a whole lot of new players, while Golden has so few players right now. We’ve done a much bet- The Rockies travelled to Golden for their first game of the year. Over 40 ter job recruiting.” players are currently playing in the The Rockies have more than 40 players in team’s annual start-of-season camp. the team’s camp right now — a fair number Top and bottom photos by Renice of them local to the Upper Columbia Valley. Oaks/Middle photo by Nicole Pawlak Bidinger said some players on the roster might end up moving up to Junior A, but that also some players in Junior A camps right now could end up moving back down to the Rockies in the next few weeks. “There’s a lot of stuff in the wings for us. So far it’s looking good,” he said. The Rockies have a total of four exhibition games, including last weekend’s victory over Golden. The second game was against the Fernie Ghostriders in Invermere at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena on Tuesday, September 1st, the third takes place tonight (Wednesday, September 2nd) in Fernie (again against the Ghostriders) and the fourth is set for Thursday, September 3rd in Invermere against the Rockets. The team will then kick off its regular season on Friday, September 11th. Visit rockieshockey.ca.

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Provincial government revises B.C. scholarship programs Steve Hubrecht steve@invermerevalleyecho.com

Students heading back to school this September will see a few academic changes. The provincial government has recently announced a revamp of its scholarship program for high school students going on to post-secondary school or training, and teachers and administrators are preparing to find out more about how they will be incorporating residential school history into this year’s curriculum. The B.C Scholarship Program, which has been in place since 1987, now consists of four major scholarships after the revisions — the BC Excellence Scholarship; the Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship; the BC Achievement Scholarship; and the District/Authority Scholarship. “Parents are proud of their children’s accomplishments and our scholarship program shows the province shares that pride. For nearly 30 years, B.C.’s scholarship program has helped countless B.C. residents take the next step towards meaningful, rewarding careers,” said Education Minister Mike Bernier in a press release. “Our revamped scholarship program is going to better recognize the diversity of our students and their successes — in the classroom, on the field, on the stage and in the community.” “We’re really pleased to see that the District/Authority Scholarship is going to be retained in the revamp. It’s been expanded in the past few years. It’s been a really positive thing for the students and for the district,” said Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 superintendent Paul Carriere. The amount given for the District/Authority Scholarship started at $1,000, but has since increased to $1,250. Students apply to the scholarship and give a local presentation to trustees from each of Rocky Mountain School District’s three zones. “With the provincial revamp, I see these changes as positive,” said Carriere. “The focus, instead of being on achievement on provincial exams, is on students’ overall achievement as they go through school.”

In the press release, Bernier pointed out that the new scholarships also better align with the objectives of B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint to connect students with skills for in-demand careers. The BC Excellence Scholarship is awarded for commitment to a particular career path and a demonstration of community involvement/leadership skills; the Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded for academic achievement and commitment to a teaching career; the BC Achievement Scholarship is awarded for achievement in Grade 10, 11 and 12 courses required for graduation and top elective courses; and the District/ Authority Scholarship is awarded for criteria determined by local districts to celebrate achievement in a variety of areas including technical and trades training, fine arts, physical activity, applied skills, international languages, community service and indigenous languages and culture. The new scholarship program will be phased in, beginning this fall with full implementation coming in the following school year. At that point, the program will be distributing more than $15 million to students each year. Teaching the history of residential schools The incorporation of the history of Canadian residential schools into curriculums across the country, starting this year, is one of the outcomes of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which released its recommendations this past June. David Thompson Secondary School aboriginal education support teacher and Shuswap Indian Band education officer Deb Fisher said that, from what she understands, adding the history of residential schools to the curriculum is coming this year, but “as a school system, we don’t know how. “We’re not sure because the details on how haven’t been release yet. But I’m interested to see what the federal government comes up with.” Teachers were set to start pre-school professional development days starting on Wednesday, September 3rd and the topic may be addressed then.

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The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy runs programming all year long from Edgewater to Canal Flats! Strong Start: for caregivers and children from birth to school age, each weekday in Edgewater, Invermere, or Canal Flats (September – June) Baby Goose: a group for parents and babies up to 18 months of age, once a week in Invermere Family programming: for parents and their school-age kids, family programs will take place throughout the academic year covering reading and school concepts to help parents support success in school Adult programming: computers, financial and math basics, writing and ESL programs will take place in the 2015-2016 year. Employment skills workshops year-round at the East Kootenay Employment Centre.

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Rescued cat adopted by caregiver after losing leg

Breanne Massey breanne@invermerevalleyecho.com A rescue cat that spent approximately 10 days stuck in an illegal leg trap in Canal Flats and lost his leg in an amputation has been adopted after seven weeks of rehabilitation. The now three-legged orange and white cat, who was named Trapper by the Invermere Companion Animal Network (ICAN), was found by a Canal Flats resident who reported the injury to ICAN on June 24th. Trapper was delivered to Invermere veterinarian Mark Zehnder, who performed an amputation on Trapper’s nearly severed leg after treating his infections. The leg hold trap, which is also known as a restraining trap, catches the animal by its limb. The pelts remain “unspoiled” on animals such as foxes, coyotes, raccoons, wolves, lynx and bobcats by holding its foot in place and keeping the animal alive until a trapper can collect the pelt. Once triggered, the trap prevents animals from moving, eating, drinking, fighting predators or caring for their babies. Trapper’s leg was abnormally thin and nearly severed after being caught in the trap for an extended period of time. According to the Association For The Protection of Fur Bearing Animals, some wild animals become so desperate to escape that they resort to chew-

ing or wringing off their own trapped limb in order to escape, which often means breaking teeth and bones in the process. “Trapper’s now in his new home,” said ICAN volunteer, Lana Banham. “He loves being patted, and we didn’t even know that would happen so soon. It’s been two and a half months, and he was semi-feral when he was rescued,

skittish animal. “His new Mom says that Trapper just can’t get enough pets now,” said Ms. Banham. “He turns himself inside out for pets, and when he is feeling especially talkative, he drools like a Saint Bernard. “There’s one other cat in the home, who is elderly and, funnily enough, has an injury with his

off all adopted cats and kittens — $40 each — and would like to see more caregivers step up to the task of taking on a rescue animal. For more information, call ICAN to book an appointment at 250-341-7888.

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so it’s been a team effort.” Trapper’s new caregiver, who wished to remain anonymous, spent weeks visiting Trapper at ICAN to help the feline get familiar with his temporary home. She was eager to take him home on August 27th and help rehabilitate him. Within 72 hours, she could hold the

back legs… they’re both compromised, but they’re perfect, and they love each other. I can’t wait to see those two walking around together, it’s going to be so frickin’ cute.” During the month of September, ICAN is offering 60 per cent

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Trapper (top), the cat discovered in June trapped in a leg hold trap in Canal Flats, has undergone a leg amputation to remove his severly maimed leg (bottom right). After weeks of rehabilitation, he has been adopted into a new home, which he shares with another feline (bottom left). Photos submitted

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COMMUNITY Columbia Lake tower site successfully treated for invasive weeds SUBMITTED East Kootenay Invasive Plant Council It is inspiring to see what can be achieved when various groups get together for a common goal. We all appreciate the natural beauty, biodiversity, and resources in the East Kootenay region and we all need to protect these values. Invasive plants are a threat to our environment, economy, and social aspects, but we need to work collaboratively to effectively manage these weeds. In some instances, shared land use may obscure who is actually responsible to manage a site where there are a variety of potential impacts to these natural values. For instance, communication towers on Crown land often have several tenure-holders with a permit to occupy a site, as well as the obligation to keep the premises in a clean condition. See A15

Native grassland restoration following treatment of invasive species at Columbia Lake tower. Photo submitted

EMEMBER WHEN? R A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 55 years

2006 — The lawn at Strand’s Old House Restaurant provided the perfect outdoor gallery for paintings by local artists in an annual show that displayed works both inside and out of the historic building. ECHO FILE PHOTO

years ago (1960): With a provincial election looming, candidates including Conservative Gordon Rad; CCF Beverley Harris, Liberal Herbert Blakley and Social Credit R.O. Newton met for a debate in Invermere. Topics covered in the debate included the proposed Mica Dam on the Columbia River and the prospect of mandatory automobile insurance.

years ago (1965): An Echo story touting the benefits of the Canada Pension Plan appeared in the paper. The story detailed how 45-year-old Invermere farmer Thor Anderson could expect a monthly pension of $83.33 upon retirement at age 65, if he continued to make his current annual income of $4,000 for the following 20 years.

years ago (1970): Invermere boy Stanley Stark climbed to the summit of Mt. Farmham for his 10th birthday, with the help of his dad, former Alpine guide

Frank Stark. Frank had first climbed the mountain in 1958, and found a note left by Conrad Kain.

years ago (1975): Arena committee members meet with Kamloops-based Rempel Construction to discuss the building of the new Invermere area. The arena was to be 120 feet (36 metres) wide and 240 feet (72 metres) long with bleacher seating for 500 people.

years ago (1985): Kootenay National Park employees gathered in a protest rally at the Radium Hot Springs community hall, voicing their opposition to the proposed privatization of the Radium Hot Springs pools. The protest drew 30 upset Parks Canada staff.

years ago (1995): The Columbia Valley RCMP detachment announced that it would be moving its headquarters from Invermere’s main street (7th Avenue) to the Crossroads. Construction on the new

Crossroads RCMP headquarters was set to start that year (1995) and finish by 1997. The old RCMP headquarters had since been repurposed into the current Invermere Public Library. The library kept one of the old cells used by the RCMP in the building.

years ago (2000): The third annual Mountain Music and Arts Festival was held at the base of the Fairmont Hot Springs ski hill. The event drew 800 people who enjoyed various musical acts, including headline band Spirit of the West

years ago (2005): A hike in gas prices had The Valley Echo running a front page story about the possible effects on the valley’s tourism industry, but those interviewed said the price increase was minor and they expected no change in business. The average cost of gas for a round-trip drive to the valley from Calgary was estimated at $50.

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• 8:30 p.m.: Free Moonlight Movie at Reservations recommended. Call 250- in Invermere. Call 347-0044 for more information. Mountainside Golf Course featuring 342-9517. Meat draw and 50/50. the ﬁlm How to Train Your Dragon 2. • 7 - 9 p.m.: Glow Roller Skating. All MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14TH ages, $5 at Invermere Curling Club. SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH • 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC Employment readiness TH and Skills for Life. Please pre-register. • 9 -11 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast every SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12 Sunday at the Edgewater Legion. • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Invermere Farmers Call for details.

• 2 - 5 p.m.: Glow Roller Skating. All and Artists ages $5 at Invermere Curling Club. Invermere.

Market,

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• 6 p.m.: Doc Lang’s Memorial • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Original Invermere ND Celebration of Life at Farside Inn, in Farmer’s Market at the Agri Park WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 2 Fairmont Hot Springs. across from Black Forest Restaurant • 6 - 11 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre • 7 p.m.: Local photographer Cheryl on Highway 93/95. (SYC) Games night. Goodwin will be hosting a slide show • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Windermere Fall Fair THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 3RD featuring her photographs from her and Scarecrow Festival at Windermere • 5 - 8 p.m.: Free Live Music at Pothole Icelandic trek, at Pynelogs Cultural Community Hall. Adults $5, kids 6+ $2, Centre until September 12th. pets free. For more information visit Park every Thursday. • 8:30 p.m.: Hot Muck playing at the windermerecommunity.ca. • 6 - 11 p.m.: SYC Movie night. Hoodoo Grill. No cover. Molten rock • 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: 5th Annual Columbia FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4TH out of a Kimberley mountain, featuring Salmon Festival at Kinsmen Beach • Ted Alexander playing at Farside bluegrass, old school country and in Invermere. For more information call 250-489-2464 or visit www. Inn in Fairmont Hot Springs in the rock ‘n’ roll. columbiasalmonfest.ca TH evening.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

• 6 p.m.: Cocktails and Pork Rib dinner at the Invermere Legion. $15/person. Reservations recommended. Call 250342-9517. Meat draw and 50/50. • 6 - 11 p.m.: SYC Pool Tournament. • 7 - 9 p.m.: Glow Roller Skating. All ages, $5 at Invermere Curling Club.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Invermere Farmers and Artists Market, downtown Invermere. • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Original Invermere Farmer’s Market at the Agri-Park across from Black Forest Restaurant on Highway 93/95.

• 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.: SYC Youth Focus Leadership Meeting. • 7 :30 p.m.: Nepal: After the Earthquake, a fundraiser and presentation by Frances Klatzel, at David Thompson Secondary School. For more information call Baiba at 250-341-3554.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH • 6 p.m.: SYC karaoke night. • 7 p.m.: Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley at Christ Church Trinity. If you are interested in volunteering please attend.

• 12 p.m.: Invermere Legion Golf Tournament at The Ridge at Copper THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH Point. Call 250-342-9517 for more • 5 p.m.: SYC and Wildsight information. presentation on bear safety. • 6 p.m.: SYC Rockband competition. • 7 p.m.: Don Alder live at Pynelogs. Call • 6 p.m.: Cocktails and Steak Sandwich 250-342-4423 for more information. WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9 Dinner at the Invermere Legion with FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH • 6 p.m.: SYC Movie and Popcorn live music by Ted Alexander. $15/ person. Reservations recommended. • 4 - 9 p.m.: Columbia Valley Classics night. Call 250-342-9517 Meat Draw and Autumn Show & Shine. Market open THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH 50/50. at 4 p.m. Rocking on Main featuring • 10:30 a.m.: Invermere Public Library • 8:30 p.m.: Kootenay Savings Credit Marty Beingessner & Friends. Preschool Story Time. Join us for Union free Outdoor Movie Night at Registration from 7 - 9 p.m. at Radium stories and a craft. This program is Legends ﬁeld featuring the ﬁlm Inside Seniors Hall. designed for children aged 3-5 years Out. Visit KS on Facebook or call 250• 5 p.m.: SYC foosball tournament. old & their caregivers. 368-2683 for more information. • 5 - 9 p.m.: Artist show opening • 12 p.m.: Senior’s Lunch at the • 9 p.m.: Mud Sweat and Tears Sept featuring Donna Deschenes, Carol Invermere Legion. $5 at the door. 12th to 13th at Panorama. Visit Gordon, Stan Lukasiewicz, Rita RSVP by calling 250-342-9281 ext 1227 panoramaresort.com for more details. Rankin, Maegan Stanbury and Ingrid or emailing events@invermere.net Vincent at Pynelogs. SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH • 3 - 5 p.m.: Columbia Basin Alliance • 6 p.m.: Cocktails and Roast Beef for Literacy Open House, everyone • 9 -11 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast every Dinner at the Invermere Legion. $15/ welcome at 712B - 10th Street Sunday at the Edgewater Legion. person. Reservations recommended. Invermere. There will be cake. • 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: The 4th Annual Call 250.342.9517 Meat Draw and • 4 - 8 p.m.: SYC Games nights. Join Columbia Salmon Festival is taking 50/50. us for a variety of games and free place at Kinsmen Beach in Invermere. snacks!. • 11 a.m.: The Motorcycle Toy Run in

• 5 - 8 p.m.: Artym Gallery shows • 5:30 - 7 p.m.: Dragonﬂy Discovery Artym Artist Gala Exhibition. centre open house. Refreshments • 5 - 8 p.m.: Invermere on the Lake Art and popcorn will be served. For Walk from June 19th to September 11th more information visit www. every Friday. For more information dragonﬂydiscoverycentre.com. visit theartwalk.ca TH • 5 -9 p.m.: Local photographer Cheryl Goodwin will be hosting an opening night featuring her photographs from her Icelandic trek. Her gallery show runs from September 1st to September 12th, at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH

• 11 - 2 p.m.: Canal Flats Family Pantry • 5 p.m.: SYC pool tournament. Customer Appreciation Day. Free • 5 - 8 p.m.: Invermere on the Lake burgers, smokies and pop with lots of Art Walk from June 19 to September draws and giveaways. 11 every Friday. For more information • 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Artym Gallery artist visit theartwalk.ca. demonstration. • 5 - 8 p.m.: Lake Enid Picnic - End of • 2 - 4 p.m.: Ask a Librarian / Drop-in Summer Celebration with Wildsight. tech support at the Invermere Public Everyone is welcome. Bring your own Library. For more information go to everything and we’ll provide dessert. invermere.bclibrary.ca More information at wildsight.ca/ • 6 - 11 p.m.: SYC Rockband. Invermere or call 250-341-3554. • Ted Alexander playing at Farside • 6 p.m.: Cocktails and Italian Night Inn in Fairmont Hot Springs in the at the Invermere Legion with live evening. music by Ted Alexander. $15/person.

Radium at the Higher Ground Coffee Shop. The route is the Golden Triangle (Radium, Lake Louise, Golden) ending at the Horse Thief Pub for dinner. The Horse Thief Pub will be donating 15% of all food sales on that day to the Christmas Bureau. The event is open to all riders.

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• Tuesday: 6 - 8 p.m. • 2 - 5 p.m.: Glow Roller Skating. All • Wed - Thursday: 1 - 4 p.m. • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1p.m. Ages $5 at Invermere Curling Club. • 5 p.m.: Edgewater Royal Canadian INDERMERE VALLEY MUSEUM Legion European dinner and W Cocktails. Advance tickets only $18. • Everyday: 10 p.m. - 4 p.m. Available at Pips Country store in Edgewater, Mountainside Market in INVERMERE THRIFT STORE Radium, Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy • Thurs - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. Figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers named, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Actor Damon 5. Resort 8. Low continuous tones 11. Cape Verde capital 13. Abbreviation for clean 14. Shoe retailer 15. Dashery 16. Head covering 17. Canadian flyers 18. A plant fiber used for making rope 20. Prime Minister __ Hirobumi 21. Hani 22. Nonexistences 25. Mexican victory holiday 30. Avowed 31. Ref 32. 2013 Philip. volcano eruption 33. Beard lichen genus 38. Tennis player organization 41. More saline 43. New York City 45. A ship’s cheapest fare 47. A winglike part 49. At the stern 50. Oral polio vaccine 55. Tatouhou 56. In addition 57. Baltic flat-bottomed boat (alt. sp.) 59. Search for 60. Gray sea eagle 61. Music timings 62. Make a mistake 63. Root mean square (abbr.) 64. Sleeveless Arab garments

27. Horse noise 28. Contract research organization (abbr.) 29. Excessively ornamented 34. Engine additive 35. Small bite 36. Snakelike fish 37. They __ 39. Performance arena 40. Enact before an audience 41. Special interest group 42. Grows old 44. Conductor’s implements 45. A heavy cavalry sword 46. Tropical ship’s wood 47. A domed or vaulted recess 48. Lascivious look 51. Mentally quick and resourceful 52. La __ Tar Pits, Hollywood 53. Unstressed-stressed 54. Celery cabbage 58. Wrong prefix

W eekend WEATHER Friday September 4 A mix of sun and clouds Temp: 14oC o

Feels like 14 C

Low: 4oC

Saturday September 5 Answers to last week

CLUES DOWN 1. Speedometer rate 2. Turkish/Iranian river 3. Japanese socks 4. Drawstrings 5. Formal separation over doctrine 6. Tableland 7. Word with opposite meaning 8. Cabs 9. 45th state 10. Matakam 12. Macaws 14. Scottish hillside 19. Load for shipment 23. Sleeping place 24. Linking verb 25. Br. University punting river 26. Marsh elder

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Sunday September 6 Mainly sunny Temp: 17oC o

Feels like 17 C

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Conflicting instructions make it difficult to please others this week, Aries. Try your best to meet others’ needs, and look to others for help if the need arises.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, don’t take anything for granted this week. A project might go off without a hitch, but you need to be prepared in case it does not. Remain aware.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you may be doing your best to demonstrate your good intentions, but others may not be satisfied with your efforts. Reexamine your approach.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your stubbornness can sometimes be an asset, but don’t let it get in the way this week. Approach a task with a new perspective and don’t hesitate to solicit others’ opinions.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may be so engrossed in your own routine that you miss some of the subtle goings-on at work. If suddenly you feel out of the loop, make an effort to be more in the know.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 A big payoff awaits if you work hard and exercise patience this week, Capricorn. Although you may be pushing for immediate results, the outcome will take some time.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, even though you are reluctant to show your hand this week, others know what’s on your mind. It’s tough for you to remain aloof when you seem like an open book.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, speak up about a situation that you feel needs to be addressed. Your voice won’t be heard if you remain quiet, but your point of view offers some valuable insight.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Don’t abandon your spontaneity this week, Aquarius. Hang out with others who appreciate flying by the seat of their pants. You will be in for a good time later in the week.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 You are full of energy this week, Cancer, so put it to good use. Lend a hand to others who have a lot on their plates and tackle some lingering projects of your own as well.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, rather than focusing on your own progress this week, see what you can learn from others without making everything a competition. This can be a special learning process.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 A sense of self-confidence does not mean that everything will immediately go your way, Pisces. You still need to work hard to have things play out right.

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Baton twirler Cory Archer leapt into the limelight at the World Baton Twirling Federation (WBTF) International Cup for top competitors this summer. The 26-year-old Columbia Valley native, who performs with the Baton and Dance Company under the direction of coach Loranne Meek in Calgary, went toeto-toe in competitive baton twirling during the WBTF International Cup in Abbotsford between August 2nd and 9th. He left the tournament with many memories — including placing silver in the Adult “A” two-baton category. “After an eight-year break from baton twirling, I decided to make a comeback because I felt that I still had more to give to this sport,” said Mr. Archer. “I’m constantly surprising myself by achieving new goals.” Competitive baton twirling is a combination of dance, gymnastics and baton twirling — all wrapped into one unique sport that requires focus, co-ordination and a lot of practice. Mr. Archer wants to continue training and competing, while strutting his stuff as one of the best. “I plan to continue with competitive baton for another couple of years,” he said, “and hope to compete in Sweden 2016 and Croatia 2017.” Previously, Mr. Archer was named the Junior Men’s Bronze Medallist at the 2005 World Championships in St. Paul, Minnesota; a Gold Medallist and Senior A 3-Baton at the 2006 WBTF International Cup in Rome, Italy; and the Senior Pairs Bronze Medallist with Jenna Jemieff at the 2007 WBTF World Championships in Cory Archer, who grew up in the Columbia Valley and now resides in Calgary, began his competitive baton Hamilton, ON. twirling in Windermere. Clockwise: Cory at the InterAlthough he lives and trains in Calgary up to three national Cup competition; with his coach Loranne hours, four times a week, Mr. Archer plans to spend Meek, and his silver medal from the World Baton more time with his family and friends this fall. Twirling Federation. Photos submitted “I miss home a lot,” he said, while crediting the Columbia Valley for driving him into the world of competitive baton twirling. “My first club was the Kootenay Baton Konnection, under the direction of Karen Gratton in Windermere.”

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Forest fire season winding down in B.C. Tom Fletcher Black Press

Campfire bans have been lifted for most of B.C. heading into the Labour Day weekend, and rain in most areas of the province has helped crews make progress on most of the 176 fires burning in B.C. as of Monday. Campfire bans are lifted in the Kamloops and Southeast fire centres, although restrictions continue on use of burn barrels and fireworks. No fire bans remain across northern B.C., and the only remaining campfire ban is in the Cariboo fire centre for areas west of the Fraser River. Kevin Skrepnek, chief information officer for the B.C. Wildfire Service, cautioned that areas of high and extreme fire danger remain in the Chilcotin, South Thompson River valley and the southern part of the Prince George fire centre. But continued cool weather and showers this week offer some relief for communities and firefighters.

“Just about all our major fires took at least a little bit of rain over the weekend, and this has certainly made some significant progress,” Skrepnek said. Some of the most threatening fires have eased. Evacuation orders for the Testalinden Creek fire near Oliver were downgraded to alerts Monday, and alerts were lifted for Grand Forks and Christina Lake as B.C. and U.S. crews made progress on the Stickpin fire burning near the border in Washington. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary lifted evacuation alerts Monday for the Rock Creek fire, which previously damaged or destroyed 30 homes. The B.C. Wildfire Service responded to seven new fires over the weekend, some suspected to be human caused. Total cost and damage for the 2015 forest fire season continues to track at a similar pace as last year, with 296,000 hectares burned and $255 million spent as of Monday. That’s above the 10-year average for B.C. fires, but lower than the worst seasons in recent years, in 2003 and 2009.

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